Market Dips Leave Stocks Steady With Few Gains
The stock market opened under pressure with large offerings from Reading Union Pacific and U S Steel. By midmorning losses narrowed as some downticks retraced but persistent selling kept declines. Baltimore & Ohio showed strength while others slipped, closing easy and dull amid ample bank statement factors.
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Baltimore & Ohio
New York
Reading
Union Pacific
U. S
New York Central
Louisville Nashville
Canadian Pacific
Amalgamated Copper
Metropolitan Street Railway
Locomotive
People’s Gas
Missouri Pacific
Southern Pacific
Southern
Southwestern
U. S. Steel
Futures and cotton prices in New York market report
Futures opened firm with July at 8.75 and May at 9.18. Closed steady with consecutive months from June 4.63 to May 9.14. May middling uplands at 9.30 and middling gulf at 9.55. sales none.
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New York
Hull
Uplands
Gulf
Bank Clearing House Weekly Statement Summary
The New York weekly statement shows loans down 2,048,200 while deposits rise 6,508,100 and circulation grows 701,700. Legal tenders increase 1,000,000, specie up 8,512,200, surplus reserve up 7,885,175 to 15,094,675, ex-US deposits up 18,255,625 with an 7,896,425 rise.
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New York
Clearing House Bank
Market Report New York June 24 1923
Money on call closed nominal with no loans. Prime mercantile paper at 3 and 4 percent. Sterling exchange firm at 487.15 to 487.20 for demand and 485.25 to 485.35 for 60 days. Bar silver at 58. Mexican dollars at 45. Government bonds steady and railroad bonds irregular.
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New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange Firm
Copper exposed mass in Branchwein Michigan reports
Copper exposure in the Branchwein at Michigan noted alongside Wall Street activity. A New York Stock Exchange seat sells for 70000 with a 2500 decline, while iron producers forecast 100000 tons of rail from this year at a 1400000 profit. Copper exports reach 6721 tons for the week and 15707 tons this month. Speculation cites Southern Pacific dividends, Mexican Central stock holdback, Shannon Copper May output, and U S Steel traffic moves. Railroad deal chatter continues with NY Central Union Pacific and C B Q Northern Pacific talks. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy adjourned meeting shifts Harriman allies to Hill Morgan.
Financial and stock market notes and a bank stock rise
Road inquiry notes New York Ontario and Western traffic higher since New Haven takeover with stock yielding three percent or more. Curtis Sederquist cites May decline boosting technicals and predicts at least a 10 point rally, urging stock purchases on dips. Connecticut senate passes bill to raise Southern New England Telephone capital to 10 million with ongoing $506,000 issues yearly. Crop reports show improvement despite early damage forecasts and government data. concerns over gold export speculation fade as the trade balance shows Europe purchases offsetting.
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New York, Ontario & Western Road
New Haven Road
Curtis & Sederquist
Connecticut Senate
Southern New England Telephone Co
Europe
Plans Reviewed for Panama Canal Construction
Washington June 24. Consulting engineers of the Isthmian Canal Commission will meet in Washington on Sept 1 to review all plans for building the Panama canal. They may travel to the Isthmus if needed and minority reports are requested. Senor Enrique Cortes discussed relations of Colombia and Panama with Secretary Taft as details of debt sharing remain unsettled.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Senor
Enrique Cortes
Republic of Colombia
Taft
Republic of Panama
Panama
Colombia
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Swedish Moderates Likely to Prevail in Norway Demand Debate
Stockholm June 24 The uncompromising riks dag faction campaigns for presenting Norway demands as Sweden's irreducible minimum and seeks guarantees before passing a bill to empower the government to negotiate terms for Sweden and Norway's formal separation. They favor a $25 600 000 emergency loan and troop mobilization to back Sweden's demands. The government retains strong support from the moderates who back the king and ministry but seek untrammeled negotiations on guarantees before dissolving the union.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Riksdag
Norway
Moderate
American Telephone's May Output Surges to Record High
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company reports May output near record April figures with a gross 158,764, down 295 from April. Net output falls by about 6,000 instruments, yet remains over last year. Total outstanding instruments exceed 5,000,000 for the first time, rising by about 1,000,000 in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Fatal bubonic plague case reported at La Boca
Panama June 24 A fatal bubonic plague like case is reported from La Boca. The deceased worked aboard the British steamer Chili which Guayaquil authorities would not permit to enter. Companions are isolated and rats from the Chili are being tested. Col. Wm C Gorgas notes the body plausibly indicates plague though not definite.
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Panama
la Boca
Guayaquil
Col
Wm. C. Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
Marine News Reported by Wireless From Siasconset
New York June 24 steamer St Paul from Southampton Cherbourg reported 15 miles east of Wantucket lightship at 530 am. Caledonia from Glasgow Moville reported 65 miles east of Nantucket lightship at 6 am. Celtic from Liverpool Queenstown for New York in contact at 440 am about 100 miles east of Nantucket shoals and due to dock about 8 pm.
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New York
St. Paul
Southampton
Cherbourg
Wantucket
Caledonia
Glasgow
Moville
Nantucket
Celtic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Nantucket Shoals
Vaughn Bids Fair to Break Auto Record
New York June 24 Guy Vaughn began a 1000 mile record attempt at Yonkers Empire City track and reached 850 miles by 9 40 am two hours four minutes fifty seconds ahead of Charles Wridgways 1913 mark Vaughn finished the 1000 miles shortly after 1 pm and shattered the record by two hours sixteen minutes forty one seconds He immediately started after the 24 hour record without leaving the track.
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New York
Guy Vaughn
Empire City
Yonkers
Charles G. Wridgway
Brighton Beach
Vaughn
Russians Probe Japanese Lines in Manchuria Battle
Headquarters of the Russian army reports a June 21 reconnaissance in force against the Japanese right near Cancheze. Japanese outposts withdrew to Tsaopinga where strong fortifications were built and held. Behind them are two more fortified lines with bomb proofs and entanglements. The Russian assault that forced three Japanese divisions from Kaiyuan ceased at night as the detachment retired.
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Godzyadani
Manchuria
Cancheze
Tsaopinga
Kaiyuan
Vanderbilt's Celerite Wins at St Cloud Prix Belvedere
Paris reports William K. Vanderbilt's Celerite won the Prix Belvedere at the St. Cloud races on June 24. The victory marks a notable success for the Vanderbilt entry in French premier events.
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Vanderbilt
Paris
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
St. Cloud
Foley's Kidney Cure Offers Quick Help for Disordered Kidneys
An advert urges readers that smoking in a powder magazine is deadly and neglect of kidney disorders is riskier. It claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure minor issues within days and more stubborn cases with continued use, mentioning cures for Bright's disease and diabetes, and lists Falls & Burkinshaw and Ellingwood & Co as suppliers.
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Foley
Bright
Falls & Burkinshaw
A. E. Storey & Co
Davis Square
Ellingwood & Co
Japanese cruiser Bayan floated at Port Arthur
The Japanese commander at Port Arthur reports the Bayan, an armored cruiser, has been successfully floated after grounding or damage. The update comes from Tokio dated June 24 at 11 a m as authorities confirm the ship's status and potential readiness for duty.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Oku headquarters report from the field June 22 10 a m
General Oku reports from the field that nothing important has occurred recently aside from daily skirmishes. The weather is hot and Oku's army has been issued khaki uniforms.
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Oku
Boston man linked to Plympton child murder arrested
Elmer E. Young of Boston, held in connection with the murder of the Young child at Plympton, was moved to Digby with Elma Young and Mrs. Hattie Hatfield. Hatfield named Charlestown, Massachusetts as her home and refused to surrender Elma. Young filed a U S consul complaint, promising to seek U S protection.
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Yarmouth
N. S
Elmer E. Young
Boston
Plympton
Digby
Burnham
Elma Young
Hattie Hatfield
Young
Washington
U. S
Elmer FE
United States
Von Buelow Countersigns Political Telegrams
Berlin reports that Emperor William now has telegrams with political content countersigned by Chancellor Von Buelow. The chancellor, elevated to prince, faces a difficult Reichstag position and will be consulted before political telegrams go to the emperor for publication.
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Berlin
William
von Buelow
Reichstag
Annual Pilgrimage to Fairhaven and New Bedford
New Bedford hosted about 75 members and friends of the Old South Historical Society of Boston on their annual pilgrimage. They were welcomed by the Dartmouth Historical Society, toured Fairhaven public buildings, visited Henry H. Rogers grounds, enjoyed a luncheon, and took a steamer trip down the bay. Speeches were delivered by William W. Crapp and George H. Tripp of New Bedford, Ray Greenehaling of Cambridge, and Edwin Mead of Boston.
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New Bedford
Old South Historical Society of
Boston
Old Dartmouth Historical Society
Fairhaven
Henry H. Rogers
Bay
William W. Crapp
George H. Tripp
Ray Greenehaling
Cambridge
Edwin Mead
Sunday Baseball in Brooklyn to Be Stopped
New York police chief McAdoo ordered a stop to all Sunday baseball in Brooklyn the next day for paid admission or score-card sales. The NYC and Brooklyn National League game was blocked. Inspector Cross warned that any player entering the field would be arrested.
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New York
McAdoo
Brooklyn
Cross
Death of Nelson L. Tuttle Re moves An Old Resident
Nelson L. Tuttle lifelong Westford resident dies at 2 3 o clock in his home after cancer returned following a prior operation. Born July 23, 1844 on the Westford farm later occupied by B F Day he learned wheelwright trade for 33 years. He served as chairman of the democratic town committee and on the board of registrar of voters for 18 years the last as chairman. He married Lizzie Perham of Chelmsford Centre April 7 1872. Survived by wife and three children Ruth P Aaron and Alfred W Tuttle. Funeral private Monday afternoon.
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Nelson L. Tuttle
Westford
Mr. Tuttle
Lowell General Hospital
B. F. Day
Special Convention Trains to Denver San Francisco Portland
Union Pacific and Northwest Line advertise special convention trains from Chicago to Denver San Francisco and Portland with low rates for Grand and Group tours to Colorado Utah California the Yellowstone and Lewis Clark Exposition. Includes Epworth League Christian associations Fraternal orders and other meetings. Agents sell tickets with itineraries and booklets by Jr Brittain G A P D Co N W Ry Boston Massachusetts.
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Ern
Denver
San Francisco
Portland
Grand
Colorado
Utah
California
Epworth League
Intentional Conventions Christian
Church
Grand Army
American Agedica) Association
American Surgical Association
Order of Eagles
Order of Hoo
Brittain
N. W. Ry
Washington ,St
Boston
Mass
Beautifying Tea Promises Safe Skin Health
Advertisement notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty aid that allegedly smooths and brightens skin without discomfort. Claims sunlit facial glow after use. price listed at 35 cents. Ellingwood & Co.
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Hollister
Ellingwood & Co
Boycott Threat in China Prompts U S Action Call
Washington June 24. A Portland chamber of commerce telegram urges Roosevelt to ease Chinese exclusion laws and appoint a commission to review enforcement. It warns a boycott of American goods could follow if the government does not act. Secretary Metcalf conferred with the president on the issue.
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Washington
China
Roosevelt
Portland, Ore
Congress
Hong Kong
Metcalf
St John’s Day Observed by French Catholics at Marlboro
On June 24 Marlboro marked St. Jean Baptiste with a general holiday. Mass was held by Rev. Father C. A. Bardot of Montreal, aided by Revs. J. C. Sullivan of Marlboro and Henri H. Theriault of Fall River. A parade drew about 1500 participants from French societies across Fitchburg, Hudson, Woonsocket, Lowell, plus local militia, G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans. The afternoon featured a picnic and speeches by prominent citizens, followed by sporting events to close the day.
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Marlboro
St. Jean Baptiste
C. A. Bardot
Montreal
J. C. Sullivan
Henri H. Theriault
Fall River
Fitchburg
Hudson
Woonsocket
Lowell
G. A. R. Post and Sons of Veterans
Yale Considers Dept Involvement In Honorary Degrees
New Haven June 24 The Yale College faculty submitted a proposal to consult with department faculties on selecting and granting honorary degrees. The corporation referred the matter to a committee. The aim is to involve each department in the process and demand fuller inquiry before degrees are awarded, addressing past complaints of insufficient review.
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New Haven
Yale College
Yale
Bishop Harkins Names Several Appointments In Rhode Island
Providence R I June 24 Bishop Matthew J Harkins of the Providence diocese announced several clerical assignments Rev Austin Dowling of Warren is to become rector of the Cathedral in Providence Rev James Mahon of Pascoag is assigned to St Joseph s Newport Rev E E Colgan to St Mary s Warren and Rev B J Redshan to St Joseph s Pascoag
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Providence
BR. L
Matthew J. Harkins
Austin Dowling
Warren
James Mahon
Pascoag
St. Joseph’s Church
Newport
EE. J. Colgan
St. Mary's Church
B. J Redshan
St. Joseph's Church
Tragic Runover Death of Toddler in Pawtucket
June 24. Frank Smith, a grocery driver, swerved to avoid four children playing on a street side. His wagon front wheel struck and crushed the head of Marie George, a two year old daughter of John L. George of Boston, killing her on the way to the hospital.
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Pawtucket
R. L
Frank Smith
Marie
John L. George
Time trials on Poughkeepsie course report
In Poughkeepsie New York on June 24 crews from Cornell Columbia and Pennsylvania raced the course at high speed. Wisconsin did four hard miles with no time recorded. Syracuse and Georgetown conducted easy practice sessions.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Cornell
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Syracuse
Georgetown
Races at Kiel on a light breeze
Imperial Yacht club Kiel held small yacht races on June 24 with 20 entries. Wansee V won the 140% mile international class, Molch was second, Tilly VI third, with Prince Henry aboard Tilly VII closing in near third and Prince Biter Frederick in Elizabeth finishing nineteenth. Emperor William docked with Vanderbilt and Goelet on North Star and Nahma during the day.
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Imperiach Yacht Club
Kiel
Emperor William
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Goelet
Emperor
Wansee V
Molch
Tilly VI
Prince Henry
Prince Wbiter Frederick
Elizabeth
Bristow Reports Panama Railroad Inquiry Findings
Joseph L Bristow, named as special commissioner to study the Panama railroad and its impact on transcontinental and European freight rates, submitted his report to Secretary Taft after completing the investigation. The finding outlines how the railroad influences freight costs across routes and may affect policy considerations.
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Washington
Joseph L. Bristeow
Panama
Taft
Paddy Plays Like Paderewski Autographs Boy
The Norwich festival tale recounts Paderewski discovering a mischievous choir boy imitating his piano antics. The humor escalates as the boy offers Liszt's Rhapsodie Hongroise No. 2 while Paderewski approves, signs his autograph, and recalls his own boyhood mischief with a warm laugh.
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Paderewski
Norwich
Pearson
Paddy
Liszt
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