Canada's High Mark in Foreign Trade
Canada posted a strong foreign trade year 1911 with total imports and exports valued at roughly $828.6 million. U S goods dominated imports with $186.8 million taxed and $154.5 million duty free. U K entries totalled $86.7 million dutiable and $26.7 million free. Major U S shipments included autos, raw cotton, boots and shoes, and agricultural implements amid rising US share of trade and broad export growth in wheat, fruits, lumber, and minerals.
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Canada
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
United States
John G. Foster
Ottawa
Foster
United Kingdom
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Inter State Commission Cuts Glucose Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled glucose freight rates from Chicago to New York were undue favors to Corn Products Refining. The export rate dropped from 22 1/2 to 18 cents per hundred pounds and the domestic rate from 25 to 20 cents. Commissioner Harlan stated that a manufactured product does not have a right to the raw material’s rate.
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Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Chicago
New York
Corn Products Refining Company
Iowa
West
Harlan
New Route to Galveston Expands Hill Rail System reach
Denver dispatch reports plans for an August completion of a Seattle to Galveston line via the Hill system. Burlington advances connect Colorado Southern at Orrin Junction Wyoming with North Western joint trackage to Pow der River and Laurel Montana, edging toward a direct Gulf outlet.
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Denver
Col
Hill System
Seattle
Galveston
James J. Hill
Chicago
Pacific
Burlington
Hill
Harriman
Colorado Southern
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Laurel
Montana
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Colorado and Southern
Orrin Junction
Wyoming
Chicago and Northwestern
Big Horn Canon
Powder River
Northwestern
Orin Junction
Furriers Ignore Union Strike Expands Across Shops
The fur workers strike, begun Thursday, was considered by the Associated Fur Manufacturers as of yesterday. The open shop principle was upheld and no strikebreakers will be used for now. Wage claims were labeled indefinite while output remains constrained. About 1,500 more farriers joined the walkout, totaling 8,500 across 500 plus shops. Morris Shamroth of the Farriers Union warned the employers must yield as the trade stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Fur Manufacturers
Morris Shamroth
The
Farriers’ Union
Open Doors Policy Strengthened by Six Powers
State Department officials emphasize global importance of the Paris loan agreement that neutralizes China. Nations commit to shared financial influence in China and prevent any one power from exclusive control. It marks a step in the open-door policy envisioned by John Hay with Knox promoting equal participation in Chinese finance.
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Washington
State Department
China
Paris
John Hay
Knox
Ship's Firemen Quit Over Pay Demands
The British freighter Lord Downshire halted at Quarantine after four firemen refused to sail for Santos without higher wages. They claimed Rotterdam contracts covered a safer New York run, prompting the captain to wait for replacements at coast wages.
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Lord Downshire
Santos
Rotterdam
New York
Brazil
Titanic Funds Recede With New Contributions Totaling 2491 75
Contributions to the Jack Phillips Memorial Fund reach 2491 75 after a 182 donation logged yesterday by C C Galbraith at 42 Broadway. Names include Berwind White Otis Paul Co and Stephen Loines among others. overall total to date stands at 133764 08 with further gifts to aid Titanic disaster sufferers via the Mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Galbraith
Jack Phillips Memorial Fund Committee
Broadway
Berwind-White I. Otis Paul & Cog! Min. Co
Stephen Loines
Risser & Claude
J. Rene Thonet
Simon Dunlap
E. BH. Curry
G. K. Selly
Clayton Platt
H. H. Lawton
W. E. Swiler
Gaynor
Chicago
Hoboken
Flood Relief Fund reaches sixty two thousand four hundred forty seven dollars
The Mississippi flood sufferers relief drive under Mayor Gaynor's committee reports total contributions of 62,447.79. Yesterday 1,452.40 was raised with notable gifts from William C Osborn 1000 and St James Church, plus many individuals and organizations. Contributions can be sent to the Mayor's Committee at 51 Chambers Street or City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
William Church Osborn
Hine Alte Frau
W. C. Osborn
H. E. Vehslage
Justice
Caroline D. Price
E. J. Gavegan
Constance’ David Down
Washington
J. Thornton, Jr
R. Schmidt
J 8. Armstrong
F. R. Mead
O. G. Shappach
J.W. Pier- Sear
City Hall
Mayor's Committee
Chambers Street
Gift Through The Times Acknowledges $3 for flood sufferers
The New York Times confirms receipt of three dollars from E. M. aimed at aiding Mississippi flood victims.
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The
Times
New York Times
E. M
Mississippi
Optimism Prevails in the Shoe Trade and Rising Prices
Wholesale shoe merchants around Duane Street report strong demand for Fall deliveries with orders flowing from traveling salesmen. Nathaniel C. Fisher notes higher prices driven by leather cost and better quality shoes, while English imports fail to match U.S. styles. Politics are deemed irrelevant to business as primaries reduce election worries.
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Duane Street
New York
Nathaniel C. Fisher
Fisher
England
United States
Middle West
West
Indiana
Swift Loses Long Timber Suit In Privy Council
A London cablegram reports the British Privy Council ruled against Edward Swift Chicago A D McRae Vancouver Peter Jensen Nebraska and partners in their suit against Lester David Co over alleged timber shortage on British Columbia timberland. David had won about 150000 dollars in US court and Swift group faced about 171000 dollars in Canada before the Privy Council decision finalizing a total of around 250000 dollars with costs and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Tacoma
London
British Privy Council
Edward Swift
Chicago
A. D. McRae
Vancouver
Peter Jensen
Nebraska
Lester David & Co
British Columbia
Swift
David
United States
Swift and Associates
Privy Council
Expect Crockery Boom In The New York Market
In the New York crockery and glassware trade wholesalers anticipate a stronger Fall season. China import orders are light but deliveries from American factories remain steady. Domestic potters, lamp makers, and illuminated glassware firms show active growth as toy imports stay brisk.
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New York
China
Crockery
Glass Journal
Lateaux
Toya
Pan American Mail Line Opens New Orleans to South America
A new commercial link, the Pan American Mail, inaugurated a steamship service between New Orleans and South American ports. It marks the first native-owned vessels to sail from New Orleans to South American ports since the Civil War, expanding transcontinental trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
South America
New Orleans
North
South American
Pan-American Mail
Tariff Board upholds duty on nickel bullets imported hides as metal
The Board of United States General AP praisers sustained the Surveyor of the Port of St Louis ruling nickel bullets imported by Great Western Smelting and Refining Co should pay 45 percent ad valorem under Paragraph 199 as metal articles not specially provided for. The bullets are spent projectiles mainly copper zinc and nickel alloy.
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Board of
United States General Appraisers
St. Louis
Great Western Smelting and Refining Company
Fischer
Davies, Turner & Co. Haveen
Boston
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Hay
Thomas & George M. Stone
Clothiers Disappointed As Fall Buying Proves Soft
New York clothiers report aggregate advance bookings only slightly below last year. Compared with 1909 the season falls short, with weather delaying Spring orders and easing retailer optimism. Spot buying may rise as stocks run light, while strike talk creates anxiety though manufacturers expect limited impact. A few Spring 1918 models appear, mostly staple lines with few orders.
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New York
Few Buyers of Dry Goods Slow New York Market
Trade in the New York dry goods market showed light activity with weekend and between-season dullness. Local buyers were scarce and out-of-town trading limited to small merchants, as mail orders remained modest and anticipatory clean-up sales drew attention.
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New York
Tax stamp notices issued for liquor and related trades
Internal Revenue collectors warn all districts that special tax stamps must be obtained before July 1 the start of the fiscal year. Stamps must be posted on premises for wholesale and retail liquor dealers malt liquor dealers oleomargarine dealers and adulterated butter sellers. Plans for a New York stationers delegation car to Omaha for the National Convention in August including possible second car. New York State Retail Grocers Association convention set for Hornell August 12 for four days. Drug market reports show good distribution steady values and active essential oils and root trade.
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Internal Revenue
New York
Omaha
Neb
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Sidelights on Selling in Fall Fashion Outlook
An expert forecast notes strong demand for evening wear in fall and a vogue shift to black tuxedo attire for the better class. Haberdashers report brisk sales of a new high-low hot weather collar. The piece expects embroidered racings to rise next season with wider widths and improved demand for marrier ranges. Bands and galoons gain favor as silks such as messalines and charmeuse follow. A desk pad with oxidized corners fits the Stotter and guards stationery.
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Haberdashers
Cooperative clearing house eyed for New York silk trade
The New York silk market considers a cooperative clearing house to liquidate job lots of broad silk. Proposed by T. J. Mitchell, the plan would unite about thirty manufacturers to operate 10 000 looms with capital of 100 000 dollars. Directors, a general manager, and sales staff would be hired, goods identified and repapered, and stock kept from domination by any single mill, with potential link to the Silk Association of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
T. J. Mitchell
Mitchell-Watchung Silk Manufacturing Company
American Silk Journal
Mitchell
Silk Association of America
266 Business Failures This Week Reported by Bradstreet
Bradstreet reports 266 U S business failures in the week, matching 266 the prior week and compared with 187, 223, and 238 in the same weeks from 1911 to 1908. Regions show Middle States 85, New England 25, Southern 58, Western 44, Northwestern 24, Far Western 30, Canada 21. About 88 percent of failures had capital of $000 or less, and 9 percent had capital from $5,600 to $20,000.
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Bradstreet
United States
Middle States
New England
Southern
Western
Northwestern
Far Western
Canada
Business troubles list major New York creditors
A compilation of insolvency petitions and receiverships shows Max Roth at 74 Greenwich Street with liabilities 14 459 and assets 8 715. Other debtors include George T Cookman at Tarrytown liabilities 12 289 assets unknown, Abraham Schniclowitz at 407 Broome Street liabilities 1 435 assets none, John Giorno & Co. at 251 Fifth Avenue facing creditors S Stein & Co 271 Lee & McCracken 480 S Kornberg 316, Fred L Boehmer in White Plains liabilities 5 814 assets none, and William F Dietz at 347 East 105th Street liabilities 1 926 assets 1 247 with a violin and cello exempt. Also listed are S. Friedman & Co. creditors and a court appointment of receivers for multiple firms including S Friedman & Co feathers and Hicks Johnston Company aqueduct contract, plus a large Arlington Ribbon Company liability and other schedules.
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Max Roth
Greenwich Street
George T. Cookman
Tarrytown
Abraham Schniclowitz
Broome Street
John Giorno & CO
John Giorno
Fifth Avenue
S. Stein & Co
Lee & McCracken
S. Kornberg
Fred L. Boehmer
Max. Schecter
Sheriff Street
S. Friedman & Co
Hand
John G. Kahaly
Broadway
Samuel Scher
Charles E. Hawkins
Cooper Square
Peerless Furnishing Company
Arlington Ribbon Company
Fourth Avenue
Crompton & Knowles Co
Worcester
Mass
B. Frank
E. & H. Levy
Morimura Aral & Co
Foreign Steel Company
Cedar Street
J. J. Saville & Co
Sheffield
England
Walter
Rockey
Amo
Charlies H. Rockey
Hen Rockey
Keller E. Rockey
Louise Tegtmeyer
Henry McAleenan
Rosenberg & Solov
East Twentieth Street
Philip Freed
Division Street
City
Brooklyn
Berardino Spinosa
Mulberry Street
Sunray Electric Lamp Manufacturing Company
West Fifty-ninth Street
Multiple Judgments Filed for Sums Exceeding One Hundred Dollars
Yesterday filings list judgments over $100 for numerous debtors and creditors including Addison John board of foreigner of the Reformed Church in America $1,627 and Brownlee Arthur A with W. McAlpin $30,334. Other large entries include Collins Samuel and Matthew G. Buente $2,481 Cohen Adolph $112 and Geller Sigmund $910. Names and firms across varied trades appear with amounts and associated parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
John
Board of Foreigner of the Reformed Church In America
Alexander
Louis
Aldrich
Baier
Ot E. Samuels
Bogert
John L
L. Cerlian
Beck
Albert
J. L. Graf
Brookhouse
Charles
Federal Union Surety Co
W. W. Farley
Bishop
Benjamin
B. K. Bloch
E. Barnes
Hardin
M. H. Beall
Bayles
Eva M
George T.evlen
Longee Cigar Stores Co
St. R Regis
Willam—Shubert
Anderson Co
Cohen
Adolph
J. B
Vis
George
Joc Dorfman
an ._Pellestein
Diller
Andrew Neuereching
Re. Daly
John S. Gibson’ Distilling Co
Finilli
Nicoli—Mayer Brothers Co
Feiner, Sigmund
Samuel Oo. Machine Co
Patrick T
Opera House
Garage Co
Frank, Moser, Se
Emkaar Realty Co
J. B. Carse
Herman
David
Herman Construction Co
L. Marz Et al
Usen
Rala Hi Hoveen
Pape Ae
Teety
Ernest M
James McCutcheon & Okiesel
Giuseppe Marcuria
M. W. Verdi
Mailhouse
Raith L
Schwartz Brothers
Morrell
Clement
Morel
M. E. Starbuck
Munther
Louis A.—R. Gennerich
Nurnt
Otto
W. E. Falkinbure Pailey
N. Y. Edison Co
Debtor Creditor Judgment Dates From 1912 List
A list of pairs shows debtors and creditors with judgment filing dates from 1910 to 1912 and amounts ranging from under 100 dollars to over 10 thousand dollars. Entries include Westinghouse Machine Co versus Railway Electric Power Co dated March 4 1912 for 15360 dollars and Bob Herman D and Louis Baskind versus P Kol d dated March 2 1912 for 10150 dollars.
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Westinghouse Machine Co.—Railway Electric Power Co
Free
George H
Ehret
George—J. Barrett
Same
J. Barrett
Fon
Joseph—N. Wertheimer
Hudson Trust Co
Claus Bohling
W. W. Farley
de Kosenko
Stepan
Chas. F. Kinsman
Frederick W. Tolley
H. N. Fell
Houghton
Frank R
George—K. Traeber
Monopol Film Co
E. B. Stockton
Robinson
Frank B
Bob
Herman D
Louis Baskind
P.—Kold
Foreign trade opportunities outlined by consular reports
The June 21 Consular and Trade Report lists opportunities including rock removal at the Danube bend near Touricha, steel pipes and hydrants tenders in Vancouver, wharf construction in New Brunswick, tobacco paper bids in Bucharest, public works by a European municipality, a French cathedral heating and clock project, a large dry dock and shipyard plant, and furrow making plow trials in Capetown with prizes.
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New York Times
Washington
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington, D. C
Bucharest
Roumania
Danube River
Touricha
Galatz
Vancouver
B. C
Kerrisdale
Office of the Engineers
Cleveland & Cameron
Winch
Ee Ee
Department of Ble Works
Ottawa
Brundages Point
Westfield
Kings County
N. B
France
Capetown
South Africa
Court calendars Albany June 21 adjourns till June 29
The Court of Appeals adjourned today to June 29. Various Supreme and city court special terms list ex parte business and numerous civil matters including Greenwold v Doenmner Isidor Cohn and City and County Contracting Co receivers appointed New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Giegerich
Ciety Court
O’dwyer
C. J
Supreme Court—Neuburger
J. Greenwold
Doenmner
Isidor Cohn
Stern v. Laemmle
Abraham Stern
Ne Court—Cohalan
J. Equitable Trust Co
Shapiro
Henry H. Warner
Arrival of Buyers in a Crowded Chicago Retail District
A long list of buyers and suppliers visiting the city’s wholesale district is noted with contact details and firms from St. Louis to Chicago. Names include Rice Stixury Goods Co, Carson Pirie Scott, Lederer Strauss Co, and Mandel Bros among many others offering shirtings, fabrics, clothing, hosiery, and wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice-Stixury Goods Co
St. Louis
Lee
Broadway
Longacre
Holmes & Ide
Troy
H. E. Holmes
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Chicago
Til
Ritchie
Ginabe Brothers
I. Ginsberg
East
Lederer, Strauss, Co
Des Moines
Iowa
A. A
A. J. Barber
Hermitage. May Co
Cleveland
Ohio
J. O. Sprowl
Washington Place
Turk
Ill
H. C
Finch, van Slyck, & McConville
St. Paula
Sherman Finch
A. M. Marks
Walker
D. G. Co
H. Oa
Arch Nugent
B. & Bro
Roy
Sy Union
New Idria Quicksilver Mining declares quarterly dividend
The Directors of the New Idria Quicksilver Mining Company declare a quarterly dividend No. 116 of 80 cents per share payable June 29, 1912 to stockholders of record June 22, 1912. W. B Buckminster, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Finishing Co
Broadway
N. Y
Equitable Trust Company
Wall Street
New York City
Ling Dyeing & Finishing Company
F. S. Jerome
Boston
Idria Quicksilver Mining Company
Columbia-Knickerbocker Tri Company
New York
Wiggin
German Exchange Bank
George Kern
Bank of the Company
The
Manhattan Company
D. H. Pierson
United Utilities Company
J. P. Carey
Electric Storage Battery Company
Allegheny Avenue
19Th Street
Philadelphia
Walter G. Henderson
International Cultural Corporation
J. R. Floyd
National Park Bank
Maurice H. Ewer
Exchan
Alse
Aay
E. V. Gambier
American Manufacturing CO
Henry R. Murray
Westchester & Bronx Title & Mortegage Durranty Co
White Plains
Francis M. Carpenter
United Gas Improvement Company
N. W. Cor. Broad and Arch Sts
Lewis Lillie
International Silver Company
Meriden, Conn
American Exchange National Bank
Geo. M. Curtis
Distillers Securities Corporation
T. H. Wentworth
Hanover National Bank
City of New
Elmer E. Whittaker
Bank OF America
W. M. Bennet
Electric 2
Meanufacturing Co
T. W. Siemon
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Russia
Europe
Australia
Gulf
Downshire
Jack Phillips
Packer
Seaboard Hardwood Corp
Robin, Jones & Whitman
Same—Same
Senner & Kaplan Co
L. K. Fisher Et al
Ase
Hicks-Johnston Company
Robert Wilkinson
Poughkeepsie
Aqueduct Contractors
Garrisons
Newark
Gleverich
J. John Popp
Thomas C. Reilly
Irwin I. Levy
George W. Walker
Anna Dressler
John V. Coggey
David Frankel
Sale Agid
Charles J. Leslie
Julia L. Butterfield
Selig Falk
Richard ©. Barton
Jeremiah W. Dimick
Lordi "& de Respirio Contracting Co
Sheridan
Norton
Lizzie VanBoskerick
Patrick McGovern
Alphonse G. Koelble
ITV
J. David P. Grossman
Charles Klein
Charles Putzel
Hyman Kasminsky
Dominick Veltry
Bryant
Columbia Bank
W. S. Griffith
Cashier
NEW Idria Quicksilver Mining Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Thel
Bankers Trust Company
William R. Driver
Importers & Traders National Bank of New York
H. H. Powell
Seaboard National Bank