Wheat market gains lift export trade optimism
Chicago wheat prices firmed on a strong export demand with a late day rally. May futures climbed to around 1.69 dollars, July near 1.13, and nearby contracts closed higher as international factors and commission buying supported prices amid light holiday trading. Provisions edged higher with firmer hogs, while selling by pit speculators pulled some prices back.
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Chicago
St. Deg
Greminra
Hiluxi
Nuatioin
Sentorday
Gonsio
Hilda
Receipts and Shipments From Chicago Board of Trade Firms
Receipts and shipments data furnished by Trutton Collina and Fronzel, chief Chicago Board of Trade correspondents Lamson Bros. Co, and others show Wheat and Corn totals for today, last week, and last year. Totals cover Wheat receipts 770,000 today and 408,000 shipments, with Corn receipts and oats figures and national comparisons across multiple markets including Minneapolis and Duluth.
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Trutton, Collina & Fronzel
Chicago Board of Trade
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hershey Bank
Chicago
Northwest
Duluth
Whenat
Telvoo
St Louis Produce Market Leases Assorted Wire Service Item
A brief market wire item from Saint Louis reports on assorted produce trade notes. The report mentions price movements and supplier activity with limited readable details due to OCR gaps.
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St. Louis
Fresh Firmness in Hogs Reported as Demand Rises
In hog markets today receipts lagged behind last week, sparking urgent demand for cattle while sheep and hogs showed scarcity. The Associated Press report notes firmer hog prices amid tighter supplies and improved buying interest from buyers statewide.
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Associated Plans
Chicago
Deo Fechiemnens
Chicago Live Stock Market Report Dec 21 Prices
Market recap from Chicago live stock trading shows hogs strong with pork bellies at $2,900, cattle receipts around 20,000 with steady market, calves and stockers around $6,200 to $8,160, and sheep at $7.50 to $10.20. Heavy shifts noted in hog weights and mixed beef prices. receipts totaled about 60 to 70 hundred.
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Dunnnelar
Drona Lennont
St. Louis
Associated Press
Mt. Lola
Omuarkechikhar
Labchta
Hell. Ory
Kansas City
Kiansin City
Helfoys
Wothers
Live Stock Markets Across Cities Report Mixed Receipts
Market reports from Omaha, St Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago cover cattle, hogs, sheep, and calves. Prices vary by class with notable higher bids on hogs and steers, while grain and sugar quotes are listed for reference.
Market Dullness Masks Mild Early Gains On Busy Session
United States stock market opened with little outside participation and dullness though some high grade issues showed gains. Industrials led with modest advances as United States Steel, Bethlehem Steel, and Union Carbide posted gains. Copper, Rubber, and Paper sectors also showed strength while most issues lacked broader movement.
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New York
N. X
Industrinia
Untton Staten Steel
Bethlehem Ntvol
Copperk
Lexan Prostony
United Nutoy Rubber and Paper
Stondia
Kansas City Produce Market Summary December 27
A compilation from multiple markets shows Butter creamery and eggs steady in Kansas City with fluctuating poultry prices. Chicago and New York reports note mixed gains for live poultry and firm butter receipts, while wholesale grain and potato markets reflect unchanged to varied pricing. government paper mill pricing recommendation discussed by congressional committee.
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Chicago
Chicaca
New York
AGIEC
Associated Prova Ee
War Secretary praises Iowa artillery on border service
Major R. Whitley of Clinton announced Secretary of War N. D. Baker commended the First Battalion Welch Artillery and its Battery C unit for their border duty. The letter lauds Iowa National Guard members for brave service that helped end raids and ease tensions with Mexico. The secretary notes readiness and federal mobilization contributed to a peaceful solution.
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Whitley
Clinton
First Iowa Field Artillery
WN. D. Baker
Iowa
Welch Artillery
National Guard
Mexico
N. D. Baer
Extra Wagons In Service Now
Large mail volumes last night and this morning prompted the use of two extra parcel post wagons to handle the surge. Chicago's mail backlog drives officials to seek more cars, forecasting delays in holiday correspondence across major cities nationwide.
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Chicago
Windy City
United States
ORDER CLEANUP OF SIDEWALKS IN MUSCATINE
City residents are ordered to remove snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours or city workers will clear them and charge the property owner. Police Chief W R Rlea cites dangerous, snow covered walks and vows strict enforcement of the sidewalk removal ordinance. The street commissioner and crew will inspect tomorrow to ensure pedestrian safety.
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Muscatine
W. R. Rlea
Tle
Helene Rosson Shines In The Sign Of The Spade At Gayety
Helene Rosson appears at the Gayety Theatre in Mutual Masterpicture No Luxe Edition The Stew of the Spade She is described as a teen beauty and natural leading woman praised for rare dramatic talent Her vivid portrayal of The Sign of the Spade is hailed by critics as her most exacting and appealing role yet
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Helene Rosson
Fimdom
Gayety Theatre Tonight
Misa Ronson
Screon
Empire Diet Opens as Empire Sets Closer Pact With Allies
The imperial address from the throne announced growing closeness with treaty powers. The emperor noted stronger alliance with Great Britain and a reinforced convention with France, signaling firmer ties in Tokyo.
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Tokio
Great Britain
France
Watches and goods offered in local ads mix
A jumble of classified notices lists goods for sale including watches, household furniture, land, a vacant building, and livestock. Several entries mention contact phone numbers and owners like Tom A. Rowan, N. Ronenberger, and Harry W. Wells. A fleeting political note references Russia and a diet adjournment.
Illinois Women to Argue Legislation Congress T
Illinois women prepare for the second annual Woman's Legislation Congress in Chicago with talks on suffrage and care for delinquent and feeble minded children. The three day session opens tomorrow and features a review of industrial and economic issues facing women, with representatives from clubs and organizations across Illinois attending.
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Agracijated
Chicago
Lll
Illinois Woman's Legislation Congress
Women's Cluba
Finois
Postage Rate Hike Seen Unlikely for Second Class Matter
Washington Dec 27 Associated Press readers expect that proposed increases in second class postage rates, in the tentative postoffice appropriation bill, will not be enacted. Chairman Henry of the rules committee noted publishers argued well against the rise and promised full hearings before any rule is reported, with no urge to rush debate on the floor.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Postoffice
Iny
Henry
Rulen Committee
Venizelos Urged Drastic War Measures
Copies of a letter from former Prime Minister Venizelos to General Korakas, leader of the Greek revolutionary movement, urging extreme efforts to bring Greece into the war on the Allies side. The letter, dated November 24, calls for the destruction of designated persons at the proper hour, and was delivered to the state department by Greek Charge Vouros for information. The letter was reportedly seized in the general's house.
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Dee
Venizelos
Korakas
Athens
Greece
State Department
Vouros
Iowa Engineering Corps Returns Home
Iowa engineering company of the National Guard arrived in Des Moines from the Mexican border at noon today, completing reunification of Iowa guard troops. Field hospital artillery and engineering units have been released from border service, while the Second and Third Infantry under Brigadier General H. A. Allen remain on the border.
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Towa National Guard
Meston
Iowa Guard
Border Service
H. A. Allen
National Market in Gotham Proposed by City Officials
New York officials unveil a plan for a national market to handle food products for local consumption and export under government supervision. Commissioner Hartigan says a April conference will gather top producers and state representatives to discuss practical details, noting New York City's 6 million consumers and role as a European distribution hub.
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Associated Prensa
New York
Woc
Joseph Hartigan
New York City
Export Sales Push Wheat Prices Higher
Big export sales sparked a sharp rise in wheat values as Europe is believed to have bought 2,000,000 bushels or more in the last day. Traders noted Britain acting to protect shipping and promote exports, with values advancing about 6% a bushel on some trades. The market closed unsettled, May at 1724 to 173, and July at 144 to 147.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Ill
Europe
Great Britain
Atlantic
Bishop in Battle with Night Prowler
Milwaukee Wisconsin December 27 archbishop S S G Messmer of the Roman Catholic church narrowly missed capturing a burglar he saw with a flashlight in his room. The intruder fled through a window after the bishop leaped toward him. The incident occurred about a week earlier and was only learned today. The archbishop did not pursue the intruder.
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Milwaukee, Wik
S&s. G. Messmer
Bernhard Traudt
Milwaukee
Abolish Draft Rule to Be Discussed by Baseball Bodies
Club owners from the three Class A leagues the International Pacific Coast and American Association will meet jointly in Cincinnati January 2. Abolition of the draft rule in the Class A organizations will be one issue at the national baseball commission meeting.
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Chicago
International
Pacific Coast
American Association
Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
New York Hit By Ice Storm Disrupts Communications
A severe ice storm crippled telegraph and telephone wires across New York City, hindering traffic and delaying communications. The disruption extended west to Chicago, coating streets with ice and causing widespread difficulties.
Pennsylvania Railroad Names New Fifth Vice President
Philadelphia December 27. The directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad lines west of Pittsburgh elected Benjamin McKeen as fifth vice president. He is currently general manager.
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Cassociated Press
Philadelphia
Thio
Pennsylvania Railsway Lines
Pittsburgh
Benjamin McKeen
Mines Troops Return to Fort Sheridan Date Set
The Seventh Infantry will leave San Antonio for Fort Sheridan near Chicago on December 29, as announced from headquarters.
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Texas
Seventh Tineis Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
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