Steel buying activity rises as June outlook improves
Pittsburgh May 31 The New York Times reports a modest rise in steel buying in the United States with traders expecting higher June activity. Mills book 75 percent or more of capacity, prices held to March schedules, and ore and coke markets show firmer tones as producers anticipate gradual demand recovery into summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Pittsburgh
Bistreck
Gee Steel Industry Ig
Capacty
Abont Abel
Wna
Atpaller
United States
Irton Steel Company
Lisville
Carnegie Steel Company
Canton
Ee Vaiatlpoad
Cotton Crop Outlook and Market in News
The first Department of Agriculture report due tomorrow 11 am is expected to show about 76 percent of normal for this year's cotton crop. Private estimates place acreage down 10 to 15 percent with a crop possibly between 2,000,000 and 12,300,000 bales, while prices rise on strong export demand and speculative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Shipping Board
Rise of Franc Exchange Improves As Pact Near End
The article reports a recovery in French exchange with the franc rising to about 6.28 to the dollar after lows near 6.58, aided by the Peace Conference stance toward Germany and expectations of postwar reconstruction. It notes Bank of France currency expansion slowing and hints at broader European currency stabilization amid treaty prospects and tax concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
United States
Germany
Lloyd George
Teft Hi
Versailles
Raoul Peret
Bulget
Chamet of Deputies
M. Pernet
Fis Nk
No- Webber
ce-Lorraine
Iad
Ito
Bank of Sihocométes
Genoa
Trade Acceptances Tame Labor Tensions In Convention
Atlantic City May 31 The National Association of Employing Lithographers adopted a plan for direct dealings with employees at its annual convention held at the Traymore. Committees reported that the use of trade acceptances had proved very satisfactory and could avert future labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
W. J
Traymore
Paris Bourse calm with mixed rentes and exchange rates
The Paris Bourse showed calm activity with three percent rentes quoted at 62 francs. Cash and exchange rates in London stood at 20 francs 43 centimes, and the loan at 87 francs 92 centimes. The dollar traded around 6 francs 32 centimes to 7 francs 87 centimes as trading extended to Saturday until September end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
New York Seventeen Firms Charter in Albany
Seventeen new corporations with total capitalization of 1,082,600 were chartered in Albany. Names include Kicensweet Products Co Rochester Hotel Margaret Brooklyn KR. A. Fire Corp Manhattan Nulces Mfg. Corp Manhattan and others across New York City Brooklyn Syracuse and Detroit with varied lines from confectionery to real estate and manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Albany
Kicensweet Products Co
Rochester
J. ON. Pryor
H. S. Graham
J. R. Taylor
Margaret
Brooklyn
Kurtz & Co
H. Herman
E. Kurtz
A. Lebedoff
Dekalb
Lewison
St S
H. H. Straus
R. Raphael
7Th&t
Syracuse Victory
Byracuss
N. Y
Kaelber
O. R
F. Deckert
Syracuse
Charien Shalit, Inc
Ti. Roan
F. Levy
F. Schoenemann
Cornelius
Nulcs Mfg. Corp
Manhattan
H. Neu
Mich ‘Ghia Investment Gp
Ralph E. Routter
Bufford J. Hinkly
Iarry J. Lowther
Detroit
Suhbeagim | Chemical Co Yes
Chemi&c
J. Kentner Elliott
Chi
B. Phillips
M Scanlon
Dovernate
Loyalties Corp
Croteau
P. B. Drew
C. Ll. Rimiinger
Diamond Fuel Co
York
Hangon
BE. Clatteey
T. J. Cooper
Federal Packing Co
Relate
Cattie
A. WV. Cannon
PB. K. Fuller
Onetl
Cleve Land
Itgeaa Co
C. E. Borben
Itselvin Beeman
Pen
Ohio
American
Musicians Syndicate
Rari
Max Retoh
Sigmund Faust
New ‘York
Flint
Morsess Co
Nell J. Verston
Elmore J. Mac- Fomter
Charles
D. Janchette
Hancock
Pertagope G1
Bartow
Barrow
Bullock
Gains in Gold Reserves and Bank Reserves Amid War Finance
A New York Times report from May 31 1919 details aFederal Reserve weekly bank statement showing a rise in gold reserves by about 2.9 million along with a $50.59 million increase in war paper and other discounts. Bank assets expanded while government deposits rose and reserve deposits fell, lowering reserve percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Federal Reserve
Reserve
Treasury
Reserve Bank
Weather picture shows storms east and cool spells ahead
A near Atlantic storm south of Newfoundland moves east while a second system over the central plains advances east. Warmer conditions persist in the Atlantic states and Ohio Valley, with cooler air spread across the plains and Rockies. Local showers and thunderstorms occur across many regions with unsettled conditions into Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newfoundland
South Plains
Northwestern
Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Plains
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Rocky Mountain Region
Middle Atlantic
New England
Atlantic
Tennessee
East Gulf
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District
Weekly Reserve Bank Statement On Banking Conditions
The Federal Reserve Board releases a weekly summary of total debits to deposit accounts reported by about 150 major Clearing Houses. Data cover two weekly periods ending May 21 and May 28, 1919, with a recap by Reserve districts showing comparative figures for centers with complete data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Ford
Hederks Reserve
Loans Show Increase in Clearing House Report
The Clearing House statement shows loans up to 4.909 billion dollars from 4.870 billion, with deposits shifting to Government accounts. Excess reserves drop to 22.7 million, while the New York Fed notes a gold item rise and other balance changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexcees Re. Serve
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Epederal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Victory Net
Estate of Thomas Shiels Netes Large Bequests To Institutions
The 1916 estate shows a net of 45284 with real estate valued at 221500 and cash and stocks totaling 810,805. Residences include 714 Amsterdam Avenue and 210 Fast Broadway among others with life estates granted to nieces and grand niece. Five Roman Catholic institutions receive bequests via email.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiels
Thomas
Amsterdam Avenue
Fast Broadway
East Broad
West 149Th Street
Convent Avenue
Wawarsing
United County
Frankie van Ver
Pelmont Avenue
Mary A. Glenvan
Convent Soean
Sarah J. Shiels
West Sifth Street
Fife
Haile Shiels
Same
Loretta Th. Gormley
West 140Th Street
Stella MecGinnla
Frank Chiels
West 1424
Commodities Markets Report Corn and Oats Prices
Chicago prices show May corn around 1.70 to 1.72 dollars with varied high and low, while September figures hover near 1.50 to 1.75. Oats trade limited with mixed quotes in May and September, reflecting standard cash market levels for No 2 and No 3 white and other grades.
Butter and Egg Market Slumps amid Uncertain Outlook
Receipts yesterday reached 14 455 packages as fur trading slows and speculative support wanes. Prices edge lower across butter and eggs with dull market sentiment, lingering stockpiles, and pressure to sell, while quality grades show mixed declines and regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creathbery
Ennsylvania
Western and Rothern
Hennsylvania
Fire Record Fragments and Addresses Listed
A scattered fire record lists numerous addresses and names with notes of slight activity or not given details. Entries include 1:50-28 Front Street 2: 205-1837 Sd Avenue 05-207 East 102nd 06-1 and others such as 7:00-620 West 11 and 7:43-14 West 18th Street. Several names appear with minimal data like Gaeta Spatatra Joseph Lewis Michaelson Emma Aragon and Samuel Shaptro. Several entries marked slight or not given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front St
Ons
18Th St
Dolara & Co
James Marin
Eee Gaeta Spatatra
Joseph Lewis
Slight
Michaelson
George Amdbell
Ste- Slight
Wills Av
Bronx
Emma Aragon Y
Cede Ocidtla Ee Dpe
Wadawomh
Fulton
Eld
Lavin
Chrystie
la Union
Samuel Shaptro
Slight Eames
Bilgot
East
J. Jones
Lafayette
Bevon Scocsvess
E. Stephens
Isaac Miller
EB. R
Naval Orders List Transfers and Assignments May 31
The Navy Bureau release details many officers reassigned or tasked to new posts. Cmdr. Willson to command Southard upon commissioning. Webb to Naval War College. Somers for courses. Slingluff Morale Officer in Fourth Naval District. Neill to Fleet Base, South Brooklyn. Lansdowne to London Headquarters. Kane to Sub-Base Key West. Thane to Twelfth Replacement Date at Quantico. Delaney to Base 29. Stevenson to Norfolk under DSNOT. Bevin to Navy Port Office Antwerp. Henney and Ait to receiving ship New York. Peterson to Yale. plus multiple ship and base postings including Jersey City, Newport News and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willson
Webb
D. C
Naval War College
Somers
Slingluff
Fourth Naval Dist
Neill
W.C
Fleet
South Brooklyn
N. Y
Lansdowne
London
Ware
Destroyer Force
Retz
R. M
Savannah
Shaft
Cmdr
A. T
Marine Exp. Force
Taylor
P. R
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Supt
Coast
Civil Service Openings and July Chemistry Examination
The Civil Service announces fillable posts for telephone operator and janitor from June 4 to June 25. Free fingerprint lectures occur June 3 at Police Headquarters. A July 1 examination for assistant in charge of soil chemical investigation in the Bureau of Soils, Washington, D.C., pays 3500 a year. Prerequisites include a master's in chemistry and five years of senior research or educational administration experience. age limits may be waived for eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Alliance of Civil Service Women
United States
Bureau of Soils
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Judgments Filed in New York County and Bronx County
The column lists judgments filed yesterday in New York County and Bronx County with amounts over 100 dollars. Debtors include Joseph Balonofzky with United Dressed Beef Co. of N Y port and amounts such as 241.72, and many others like Willam Langdon 142.08 and Samuel Rappaport 2170.63. Also cited are cases against entities such as City of New York and Swan & Finch Co. with various creditors and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York County
Balonofzky
Joseph
United Dressed Beef Co
Barney @ Smith Car ‘Co
E. W. Bissere
Wids Daily
Klanert
Willam
Liebich
Alfred and
Louis
B. G. Goier
Com
Debtor and Creditor Judgment Record in New York County
A fragmentary entry lists debt cases in New York County with parties including Alice of Georgia and Georgette KE. Bunge et al. and amounts such as 1 220.04 and .91.42, dated Oct 16 1917 and Jan 16 1910, plus scattered names like McLaren Wm J S Gross, Michael-M B Miller et al, and John Splitford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York County
Alice
Georgia
Georgette KE. Bunge
McLaren
Wm. J.S. Gross
Shipping and Mails Mini Almanac for Today
A brief shipping list notes arrivals and destinations with dates in May 1952. Notable entries include ships to Louisville Brest Carmania Rotterdam and various ocean routes, with times for tides and sun events and multiple port movements listed.
Foreign Ports and Sailed Vessels at Gibraltar May 23 27
Shipping news lists ships arriving at or leaving Gibraltar in May with their ports of call and dates. Entries include Mount Vernon Saugerties Tarantia Wabash and more, plus a long list of vessels sailed and passed near the area, with consignments from St Lucia Bahia Antwerp Rotterdam and Lisbon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Gibraltar
Saugerties
Tarantia
Wabash
Tacoma
Qlivant
Hort Elizabeth
Terrier
Cristiansand
N. Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Baggola
Hottertam
Atatala
Bordeaux
Dunaten
Para
Evelyn
Verdon
Genesee
Underland
America
Dbradiper
Monmouth
Suez
Nordland
Antwerp
Duca d'Aosta
Byron
Thabados
Castlewood
St. Lucia
Glen White
Vasari
Bahia
Berry
City of Shanghai
Perth
Cuthbert
Naneric
Colombo
Tunica
Federal
Keresan
Barbados
Waaidijk
Patria
New York
Lisbon
Zamora
Abren
Calcutta
Brindilla
Gothenburg
Cape Wrath
Chicago City
Hristol
Poeidijk
Linard
Mail Closes at G P M and City Hall Stations
Postal notice lists daily closing times for connecting mails at G P M and City Hall Stations. Specially addressed letters to Philippine Islands via San Francisco aboard Tonga Maru and other routes to Hawaii Australia New Zealand Tahiti Marquesas Cook Islands and Venice Creoles proceed via special service. Mail then moves to the Pacific Coast for dispatch to final destinations at the best opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Samoan Islands
Australia
New Zealand
Venece Carbeh
Eles Cadase
Tahiti
Marquesag
Cook Islands
Moana
Guam
Japan
Korea
China
Sian
Cochin China
Netherlands East
Indies
Pacific Coast
Postmaster Patton Announces Mail Dates From Pacific Ports
Postmaster Patton notes mail from Melbourne Sydney Auckland and Wellington arrived in San Francisco on the Palovana and were sent east on May 25. The New York arrival is due Monday morning June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Mails
Patton
Melbourne
Sydney
Auckland
Wellington
San Francisco
Palyona
New York
Police Department News Transfers and Changes Effective June 1
Police department announces transfers to take effect 8 AM June 1 moving lieuts and sergeants between precincts and divisions including Training School Headquarters Inv Traffic Div Repairs and Supplies. Temporary 15 day assignments and leaves without pay listed with names and numbers. sick leave adjustments and full pay applications noted for several officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Joyce
Thomas Brennan
F. F. Dietrich
Ith
RA. S
Fibcher
Thomas Craven
L. H Groka
Patro James Shea
Charles Matthews
T. J. Warkin
Corneliis O’ Leary
Francis Connell
F. Hynes
James Middlemasn
Philtfernetein
Charles Isaacson
Albert J
J. J. Gillen
Alexander Evans
James Quinn
Bridee
Benedix
E. A. Moiley
M. J. Mccann
W. A. Brazier
Peoley
Walter Fitegerald
G. J. Shafer
J. J. Wrynn
Tzu A.M
EB. F. Wiederkehr
Hoth
Whle
J'atrel
Jeremiah Smulth
F.C. Hohngen
Education Notes and Upcoming Washington Irving Events
Hunter College students under Mias Algudra Netthardt will present a Dance Recital at Washington Irving High School on June 5 at 745 PM to benefit the Student Longs of Washington Irving. The Washington Heights Evening High School principal Thellusson receives a faculty dinner May 28 at Healy's. Alumnae activities and a graduation open meeting are planned for June. A proposal to amend the State Election Law to limit teacher charges is discussed. United States Marshal sale set for June 1 1919 at 12 noon of the steamship Binghampton and its engines at Bath Street and East River New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter College
Mias Algudra Netthardt
Washington Irving High School
Thellusson
United States Marshall
Pyntie
Binghampton
Bath Street
East River
New York City
Newark
Pacer
Broadway
Kelly St
Thury Hight
M. G. Jones
Wail St. Loyt
Willow
Brooks
Willow St
Brooklyn
Pierre
East 45
New York
Jones
Wall St
Bunch Keys
Enrica & Gio- Ute's-Cofian'sa
Marlboro Grilli
Siiverman
Weat
Parragut
Seamen's For Savings
Dong Fraternity
Diamond -Centre
Pearl Border
Naid Hall
Ausopia
Columbus
Sursday
Inder
James B. Fitegibbon
Rose
West
Riverside
J. Senebers
Murray Hill
Porpipeiapancaren Thaehommnasaneyand
Tipananesanaantse
Oh Enaiel Acai
Plymonouth
Ilde
Etham
Eveenig
Palisares Park
F. O. Huse
St. Lenny- Lassi
Princees Theatre
Hi. J. Kenny
Settin ‘Cs
Tunes Square Howard
Alety
Theatre
Ae Pang
crosstown-Grand Central Staten
Greeley Liss
Ovel
Bterns's
Sth
Ladies
Fisher Fur
Manhattan
BR Hays
Craig
Gruen Works
Eis
Eere
Sigt Rink
Ergon
Vanity Chase
G. Morton
Iniet St
Riverside Drive
Tari
A. BR. Lee & Cy
Fitzo
Ottawa
Canada
Toolis
Miatake
Os Kitae
West Aia Sr
Lost and Found notices span rewards and contacts in city listings
A chaotic collage of lost items and rewards, including purses, jewelry, clothing, and accessories. Entries name contact points such as F. S m Naon, M. Jones, and J. Kenny, with rewards offered for return of items ranging from diamond rings to fur pieces and wallets.
United States Marshal Sale of Ships in New York
Public auction on June 4 1891 at noon will sell steamships Huron Minneapolia and St Paw with engines and fittings. Sale located U S Marshal's office 847 third floor U S Court House and Post Office Building New York City. Thomas McCarthy U S Marshal dated New York May 4 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Ss. Marsital
United States Marshals
Huron
Minneapolia
U. S. Marshal’s
U. S. Court House
Joan
New York City
Kha Hook
Paul
Thomas
McCarthy
New York
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Rf Hilleta
Nsw
Biia
Jobt
Tor
Amadok, Inc
I B. Canfield
Witham
F. Kodama
West 196Th St
American Stevedoring Corp
Union Stevedoring Corp. Diesolutions
Bisquette Doll
Lewisohn
Bectlan Cohn & Lehman, Inc
Delaware Charters
Hope York Times
Dov Emr
Det
Shafter ON
Clerkin
E. Manter
Orth
L.llinger
Wilmington
You. Ad
Salous
Otte Co
Baddell
Waedeil
L. GO. Croas
Inpre Gil
Washinato
D D. IC
New Producta Co
F. R. Hansell
E. M. Mac
Pasian If
Werner Pim
Philadelphia
Tl Rayginsering Co
George Lethon
Oorge Atson
Foreburn
All St Wash Dazon
Federal Reserve Bank Statement
Lois
Boston
Cleveland
Ates
Dichmond
Atlanta
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dallas
Francisco
Kedera Reserve Board
Geoid Wit En
Geeeseeace Sass
Fed Rve & RB
Eee
Victory
Sheatenhe Diesead Liabilitins
Cagheas
Stone
Wee
Sean
Foga Govt
Foga Govt. Credits Lab
Teehee
Eral Reserve Bank
Mabint Eaee
Congereiere
United States Weather Bureau
The
Individ
Oalejeew
Eareche
Philadellphia
Cleveland Rt
Richmond
Louis Ween
Minneapolis
Ewanet
Goo
Ody Hee
Bob
Commodities Markets
Chicago
Naval
Bureau of
Etn
the Civil Service
City
Business Records
Bronx County
Posin Abrama
Joseph Jj
Cohen, Jacob
Olavey Horwits
Julius M. Leder
Holland
Michael
M. B. Miller
Teac
Splitford
John
John Splitdorff
J Wilde
April A
Shipping and Mails
U. S. and Geodetic Survey
Sandy Hook
Governors Igland
Hell Gate
Louisville
Brest
Carmania
Liverpool
Plymouth
Babine
Santo Domingo
Jacques Jartier
Havre
Waimate
Falmouth
York City
Bristol
Djember
Padang
Apri
Ingold
Cornelia
Weston
Incbming Steamships
Saranac Rer
Barry Eerene
Cape Henry
Immington
Yorinquen
Lymouth
Fay Kiowa
Johanna Eee
Seers
Skmededel Ewes Shields
Nazaire
K. I. Luckenbach
Ordeaux
Gessenies
Barry
Eneteee West Zucker
Queenstown
Lance Ter
Arundo Weer Cardi
Eeeeres Et Nazaire
Enee Gibralta
Norwich City
ORROW
Argentina
Seresere
Marseillea
Norfolk
Breet Beady
Lorraine
eFacbase
Marwefiles
Frederick
Patricia
Patricia Teh
Ewnee
Luekenbach
Eeeesernaeee Prins
Friedrich Wilhelm
Santa Barbara
Santa Lice Brest
Tiger
el Sol
Princess Motoika
Breat
Sulka Luckenbach
H. RK. Mallory
Arizonian
Huntington
A. Luckabach
Santa Cla Etre
Santa Marta
Kingston
Santos
Alunsomo
Brazil
Europa
Lieber
Saxonia
Lorraine Havre
Libderta
Tocantins Bantos
Transpacific
Police Department News
Education Notes
E. Marshal
Thomas D. McCharity
Marshal
Mackony
Bréoch
B. M Gatile & Co
Tamble Inn
W. Brixey
East Eat St
Sire
Kitso
Tiawa
McCreery
Miss Dotson
East 19Th St
Horseshde
Marcus & Co
Fountimfold Watch
Ee Circle Ofsisiness
Natra Seemee
Longs Beach
Incoration
Uber
H F
Riverside Dove
In & Telephone
Lae
Near West Tid
Colummbua
Yorsian
Reddjak
Smakhet Sane
S&s Merzog
East Fld St
Block Island
R. 1
New London
Ray S. Payne
Mer
Coney Island
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