Statistics of British Ports 1906 Highlights Manchester Surge
The table shows tonnage and population at principal British ports in 1906, excluding Runcorn. Manchester records the largest percent increase due to the Manchester Ship Canal, with railway traffic rising yearly. Total imports reach 249 00 tons and exports 1951 326 tons. coal accounts for 1082 08 tons of exports. Manchester maintains steamship links worldwide. traffic at Manchester port is expected to surpass five million tons with revenue over two and a half million dollars.
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Manchester
Manchester Ship Canal
Clearing House Loan Certificates Footnote by Gilbert
Alexander Gilbert of the Clearing House Association previewed in Appletons Magazine that the total authorized issue of Clearing House loan certificates from October to December reached 97 million dollars. Banks used 74.06 million, while outstanding certificates later stood near 35 million, with bankers predicting retirement by February 10 as certificates were taxed at 6 percent and participants sought to reduce holdings.
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Alexander Gilbert
Clearing House Association
Gilbert
Electrical Firms Regain Hold In Copper Market
The General Electric Company and Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, major copper buyers, are poised to resume purchases as financial stringency eases. Westinghouse's reorganization boosts working capital, while GE strengthens cash via receipt of the remaining 3 percent of a 13 million dollar ten year debenture issue due next Monday, convertible to stock after 1911.
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General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse
Tribune
Shrinkage in Egg Weights Prompts Railway Inquiry
A Barcelona official reports on a railway transport test study in Spain about egg weight shrinkage. The society argues eggs do not lose weight, suggesting the observed changes are due to testing methods, with ongoing public works and commerce discussions referenced.
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Sapnaul
B. H. Ridgely
Barcelona
Spain
Azair
Eges
Y. Fovel
Market Opinions from Henry Clews and Firms
Henry Clews & Co report confidence reviving with currency flows and rising bank reserves, warning of possible inflation as rates abroad fall. Grannis Lawrence and Marshall Spader discuss continued stock gains and investment caution, while T A McIntyre and other firms note narrow trading and shifting sentiment.
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Bank of England
Bank of France
Bank of Germany
Germany
Grannis & Lawrence
Marshall, Spader & Co
Coal Road
T. A. McIntyre & Co
Dick Bros. & Co
Chandler Bros. & Co
Bartle, Frazier & Carrington
Acta
Bache & Co
Look
Bayard L. Peck Secures Provisional Bond Order
Bayard L. Peck, assignee of Whitney and Kitchen, at No 1 Nassau Street, obtains from Justice Davis of the Supreme Court a provisional bond of 125 dollars to hold until schedules are filed. Bond to be fixed later by assets totaling 25,000 dollars, including accounts receivable 224,000 dollars, office furniture 2,000 dollars, collateral stocks and bonds 170,000 dollars, demand notes 6,400 dollars, stocks 18,000 dollars, and cash 5,200 dollars.
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Bayard L. Peck
Whitney & Kitchen
Nassau Street
Justice Davis
Supreme Court
Mutual Reserve to Reconvene Policyholders February 15
The Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company resumes a policyholder meeting originally set for December 10. A federal court injunction found the notice too short. the gathering at No 209 Broadway aims to vote on bylaws amendments affecting Hens assessments on policies.
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Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Mutual Reserve
Broadway
Coffee and Cotton Markets Turn Nervous on Mixed News
New York January 18 1908 coffee trading was uneven with light demand and a net advance of 5 points to 5 points decline total sales 17250 bags. The cotton market opened steady then eased to a 10 to 18 point decline as rumors of selling and bullion speculation weighed on sentiment amid heavy liquidation and a weak weekly supply outlook.
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New York
Liverpool
Sully
Havre
Hamburg
Lundlairy
Sscceoee
Liverpool Weekly Report
Lagat
Cotton Exchange
New York Produce Exchange
Ted Dog
Chicago
Broomball
Paris
Budapest
Berlin
Seaboard
York
Market notes on fats oils and provisions across traders
Commodity desks report steady molasses and stable syrups with New Orleans prices quoted for various grades. Pork and beef markets ease amid large receipts while lard and fats hold near steady. refined sugar prices remain steady with London and Cuba markets cited for current duty paid ranges.
Potatoes and Vegetables Prices and Supplies Report
Market notes show steady to firm prices for most vegetables with limited Cuban and Bermuda supplies. Bermuda and New Orleans items move well while Florida and California yields lag, including potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, cabbage, tomatoes, and greens with varied regional quotes and per unit ranges.
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Malland
Florida
New Orleans
Bermuda
Maine
State
Pennsylvania
Western
State and Western
Jersey
California
Cory
Long Island
Escarole
Kale
Norfolk
Kohlbari
Leeks
Mint
Connecticut
Orange County
Okra
Charleston
Hubbard
Canada
Livestock Market Slows Amid Steady Beef Cates in New York
New York January 18 1963 beef receipts reach 24 cars 435 head all direct to slaughter with steady mood for live cattle and slow dressed beef prices after 74 9e per lb. Calves receipts 420 head weak demand mostly to be carried over while sheep and hogs show dull trade and weak to slow prices across the board.
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New York
California
Lima
Lrma
Liverpool
State
Pennsylvania
Jersey
Spitzenberg
Baldwin
Cape Cod
Florida
Satsumas
Philadelphia
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Maryland
London
St. Paul
Southampton
Kerns Commission Company
S. Judd & Co
Tobin & Shannon
Buffalo
West
Markets Report From Chicago and Buffalo Livestock Trades
Telegraph market notes show Chicago bids for about 400 head with steady hogs around 4.30 to 4.45 and cattle mix receipts. Buffalo listings detail cattle, veals, hogs and lambs with steady cow prices and lighter sheep demand, noting slower markets and modest declines in some hog and lamb classes.
Liverpool Cotton Market Hits Mixed Prices and Steady Spot
Liverpool market notes wheat steady with No 2 red Western at 7s 10½d futures. corn softening with prime American mixed at 5s 4½d. Peas Canadian 3s 6d. Flours steady. hops in London steady. Pork prime mess Western 58 9d per 94. Hams steady 41s. bacon cuts mixed with weak long clear middles. Lard firm, cheese firm, tallow dull, turpentine firm, rosin steady, linseed dull, cottonseed oil firm.
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New York
Ipls
Liverpool
Jan
Memene
London
Pacific Coast
REEF
India
Cumberland
Hull
Decline in Chicago Wheat Markets Amid Heavy Selling
Chicago grain prices fell as leading holders dumped futures. May wheat dropped to around 102 1/2 cents, corn and oats eased, and lard and ribs pulled back. Receipts rose at primary points, with cool weather adding to bearish sentiment and heavy selling late in the session.
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Chicago
Northwest
United States
Ocean Passage
Minneapolis
Duluth
May
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Statistics OF British Ports
Bristol
Ieee
and & Ford
General Electric
Foreign Commerce
Gold Cove Coseses
Emncenesimnaime-Amnse
Nenges
Nore Tania
Inc
Dees
Wall Street
Henry Clews & Co
Say
Boston
J. Thomas Reinhardt
Broadstreet
Exchange Place
Eeeeseres
Greene Gold
Helvetia Se
Laramie
North Butte
Nios
Nevada
Raven Aeeere
Manhattan
Union Copper
United Zinc
Tech Apex Sane
General Market Reports
Country Produce Markets
Oregon
Washington
New York State
TRS
Dores
Do Germain
Parm
R. l L. Day & Co
Ola Colony
Mastam
West End St Ry
Smellers Co
Utah
Meyers
American
City
Calcutta
Kansas City
Omaha
King
South America
Continent
Brazil
Patna
Angoon
Bassein
Cuba
Seilers
S.bue
Winter Resorta
Lakewood
Ain See
Carte Dchanche
Plana
James N. Berry
Telegraph
Calien
Oes
Stres
Aires
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Brooklyn
Laurel House
A. J. Murphy
D. P. Simpson
Laurel-In-The-Pines
Frank F. Shute
Bath
Galen Hall
Atlantic City
N. J
F. L. Young
Virginia Ave
N. R. Haines
Traymore
Traymore Hotel CO
Chas. O. Marquette
D. S&s. White
Arlborough
Blenheim
Atlantic Crry
Josiah White & Dean Proprietors
Browns Mills - IN - the - Pines
New Jersey
New York City
Browns Mills
Seaside House
Ocean Front
Big P. Cook & Son
Montclair
THE
Montclair Hotel CO
Monticello
A. C. Exholm
Liff Manor
46Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Ponce DE Leon
Alcazar
Ormond
the Breakers
Royal Poinciana Royal Palm
the Colonial
Avuw
Florida East Coast
Adams ST
Fifth Ave
Ox ST. Augustine
Nassa
U Barer
Bahama Islands
Florida Keys
Havana
Key West
Virginia
Hot Springs
New Kents
Japan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fred. Sterry
Alphin
America
Sgdon Browne
North Carolina
Piney Woods
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Pines
N. C. ST. John & Son
N. C
South Carolina
Kirkwood U Camber
Camden
Pine Forest Inn
Summerville
D. C
Willard A. Senna
Ide
Sort
Magna Inn
Aiken, S. Cc
Saaneuer Wait
Henry Busch
Georgia
BON Air
Augusta
C. & Trussell Bigee
Frontenac Hotel
Thousand Islands
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