Copper stocks rise as Seaboard transfer reshapes control
Brief notes of finance indicate copper prices climbing and stock levels slipping while a circulating report claims Seaboard Air Line transfer creates a friendly Southern outlet to Western Maryland interests. Johnny Rockefeller is noted as largely interested in the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Seeaboard Air Line
Benalt
Rockefeller
New York Central
Maryland
Johnny Rockefeller
Goldman era of stock rumors and iron ore outlook
The article reports on rumors of a major consolidation in gold mining with potential control over 20 percent of U.S. production and discusses possible capital increases at Anglo-American and May Department Stores. It notes stockholder meetings in London and St Paul, evolving dividend plans, and labor shortages in the Pittsburgh steel and coal sectors, plus copper production and stock movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglo-American Ol Company, Limited
England
London
St. Paul
California
South Penn
Galena Sigma
St. Paul Road
Were
Witt
Items of the Street and Market Movements
Foreign houses sold about 18 000 shares of various stocks in this market, likely for Continental account amid unsatisfactory conditions. Dividends were declared yesterday with payments due July 1 and July 10 for several firms. James M. Kallatega of Alabama was elected to the New York Cotton Exchange, with Nathaniel Hf. Merrion named secretary. Banks show a cash gain of about 1 000, driven by interior movements and Sub-Treasury operations. Interborough Rapid Transit and Buffalo Mines report rising earnings and surpluses, while J. C. Morgan & Co. led a $170 000 08 Interborough bond allotment. Public notices touch on stock alterations and refusals by authorities, with Wheeling & Lake Erie disputes lingering and a minority election in Union Club. Grain exports and weekly figures are issued, plus freight traffic discussions for the upcoming Baltimore & Ohio meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berge
Colonial Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
American Beet Sugar Company
Weetinghouse Air Brake Company
Union Switch and Signal Company
New York State Railways Company
Fae and Lighting Company
James M. Kallatega
Alabama
Haseen
New York Cotton Exchange
Nathaniel Hf. Merrion
Iaec
Sube Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Treasury
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Interborough
J. C. Morgan & Co
Nemis
Loterborough
Thorne
Armour
Amotts Ill Reta
Chicago
George F. Baker
New York
S Sepharen
Firat National Bane
York
Ploer
Alinen
de Bema
Ana One
Frelene
Brasil
Ateady
Santos
Pat Aulet
Tae
London
Tone
Oa Ae
Eto
OAC
Aon
St Ise Tron
Cleveland
Bae AV
Uepentine
Savanah
Tate Rommen
Ford
Publishing Houses Merge in New York Firms Unite
The John Lane Company and Monat Yard & Co, two prominent publishing houses, merge into one firm occupying 2 East 17th Street. The brands remain separate with editorial departments distinct, while overall management consolidates under Walter A. Johnson, now chief executive overseeing both entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lane
Ana Momat
Yard & Co
Publicb
East 17Th Street
Thole
Oach
dUiad
Walter A. Johnson
John Lane Company
Treat Ror
Monat, Yard & Co Me
Aluminum Trust Decree Breaks Monopoly Pressed by Government
In Pittsburgh on June 7 an agreed decree barred the Aluminum Company of America from unlawful contracts and unfair practices aimed at restraining competition in the industry. The ruling, the first under the Sherman law agreed before court action, prohibits price or output fixing and stock pacts with other manufacturers. It names Swiss or Neo n Company and the General Chemical Company among abrogated agreements and allows modification only after three years if substantial competition rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspurgn
Laluminum Company
Wickersham
Jtong
I x
Aluminum
Swiss Or Neon Company
General Chemical Company
Norton Company
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company
Gustave A. Kruttschnitt
James C. Coleman
Newark
N. J
Army and Navy Orders June 1 1917 Detachments and Promotions
Washington June 1 Army and Navy announce a wide range of officer changes. Captains Dameon Davis Barnes and others receive detachments, promotions, or reassignments across infantry and naval units. Resignations and leaves, along with ship movements and naval yard assignments, fill the June orders.
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Peter W. Dameon
6Th Infantry
Capain Imary D.cch
Matchall
Infantey Muti Faryher
M. Barnes
Burlington
Athans
Dulier Kanized
Eillia
Warmot
Obcar Lartiliery
Hives
Jeterson Bi
Firat Lietere Roa Twwiant, Inant
Walter Reed
Harry Gene Mont Yor Worel
Bribiery
Mason
William We Triets
Carye
Regisrery
Mag Caplan Charles
Lincols
Steve Frederick
Arnoll
Malate
Contain
General Bath
Tamapeain
Cate Echerei
Metival Reseree Core
Everett & Hughea
Watertown
San Francisco
Sasting
Ure
Phiippines
Mauieice Williet
Walter
Atrial Jar Sa Ctarues
Donavin
Ongtian
Toont
der Faumer Morrieon
Cuthbertson
Cali
Naval Copstructor YU
Wmely
Mare Island
Swepertor
Hull
Iit Feria
Weneen
Moward
J. C. ME
Savy Yard
Kaw
Kentne
Crample Sons
New Far
Kentucky
Artes
Remmanier WG
Brigob
sMontana
Renal
Moalaswaln
Bchultz
de Maretta
AD Devine
Mare A
Albarons
Hewitt
Pucedal
Ere
FE Crosrman
Ap Tani
Washington
Maine Corfe
J.T Meyviors
Naval War Col
Borow Patterson
Nita Felonia
Hate
Wirt Moresby
G. N
Hayes
Gate Island Marine Barracks
Aire
Mme Butler
Philadelpha
Navy Department
Plorla
Delaware
North Dike
Linh
Annapoian
Gaceola
Key West
Potomac
Provinentaw
Union Pacific Could Reclaim Chicago & Alton Control
A report claims Union Pacific may seek control of the Chicago and Alton Railroad by purchasing $4.5 million in its bonds through Kuhn, Loeb as agent for Union Pacific. Historical ties show former Alton ownership and intertwined dealings with Harriman, Rockefeller, and Rock Island interests, fueling renewed speculation on a Union Pacific-Alton alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Union Parte Railroad Company
Wall Street
Union Pacific
Alton
FH. Harriman
Jaco H. Schiff
James Stillman
George J. Gould
Harriman
Rock Island Party
Rock Island
Union Pactic
Soi
Alton T Board
Havemeyer War on Arbuckle Revealed in Hearing
Hermann Siecken, coffee merchant and valorization committee member, testified at the government’s suit to dissolve American Sugar Refining. He recounted Havemeyer discussing building a large roasting plant, buying Woolson Spice stock, and plans to cut coffee prices to undermine Arbuckle Brothers. The testimony linked to shifts in Woolson Spice and coffee pricing as the case unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havemeyer
Arbuckle
Hermann Sieicken
Valorization Committee
American Sugar Refining Company
Iate
H. O. Havemeyer
Arbuckte Brothers
Sleloken
Sielcken
Woolson Splea Company
Toledo
Lion Bro
Sieicken
Mavemeyer
Bielcken
Woolson Spice
Havemeyar
Artuckte
Mr. Sisicken
Havermeyer
Sigar
Ptiew
Bares
Woolsondow Company
Cotton Market Sees Mixed Moves Amid Rain and Demand Shifts
The cotton market showed limited gains after a prior drop, with prices nudging higher early but closing near the day’s low. Nearby and deferred futures fluctuated as rain and weak demand tempered new buying, while spot markets held steady in the eastern belt and in Ashe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teporta
Raina
Rome
Ashe
Lewin
Lee
Lnterior
Sat
Mils
Kinde
Patel
Interior
LoWam
Ey Gaye
Liverpool
Eigt
Hiei Yanats
Suny
Abu Aumaat
Market report shows bull tones across crops and grains
Crop condition reports fuel a bullish tilt with Inglis noting a large deficit in soft winter wheat states and higher Southwestern markets. Markets firm all day with foreign shipments up about four hundred thousand bushels versus last week and over a year ago. Corn and oats stay firm while coffee remains lively with modest activity and steady Brazil offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Mitac
Fim
Coffer
Brazil
Fragmented Commodity List Reports Milling and Grain Trade
A garbled OCR fragment shows references to cotton milling, wheat, lard, beef, and grain prices. Mentions locations such as OK and OR and terms like export and fob. The text is incomplete but centers on agricultural products and trade terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Lospagar
Cotten
Wpot
Melaanes
General Market Report from an Early 20th Century Ledger
Market notes show wheat prices firm amid soft winter crop concerns in the United States with bull reports from John Fetty and wide regional figures for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma. Corn oats and hogs move lightly with modest activity while copper tin and lead futures hover on mixed domestic and export cues.
MARKET REPORT OF COUNTRY PRODUCE AND LIVESTOCK
The report notes steady domestic white beans with quiet market for kidney beans and flat prices for California ham. Dairy goods show rising supplies with moderate demand. milk and cheese values remain stable. Beef, pork and lamb receipts are listed with price quotes and regional details across Boston, Cincinnati, Louisville, and New York markets.
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New York
California
Fartow
Sellow 'Eye
Arti Sikla
Dalsien
Ateaty
Mili
Helin Wuthout
Aarby
Hnearny
Car i
Tyeechy Rina
Ubi
Domentic
Jaliet
Yaldwin
Ben Davin
Maryland
Virginia
Jersey
Quatt
Nabe
Giaysepret
Vox
Miermelone
Gelitornia
Ieteguiae
Imi
PS Vineavyl
Fay
Herlowe
Zien
Hickens
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Florkia
Georgia
Booth Curitina
Nor Falk
Sigsdo
Texas
Lara
Inreet Basket
Eral
Aimee Posh Iar
Targe
Ome
Omaryland
Mine
Pet Twoket
Per Banket
Giasesn
Tomaine
Chicago grain and provisions market summary
Chicago traders noted shifts in wheat corn and provisions ahead of the government crop report due Monday Prices showed a net advance for wheat and a gain for corn while provisions slipped Despite bullish signals from millers pushing bread costs up and higher bids for flour the day's range and closing figures illustrated volatility across grains and meats with several price points listed for July September and December contracts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obly
Washington
Seaboard
Wycc
BOM
Livestock Market Report from Pennsylvania and Nearby Supplying Firms
Livestock receipts head for Heces, steers slow but firm to slightly higher, cows and veal showing varied activity. United Jenseet Co. paid top prices for two cattle. llamas and cattle from Lebanon County noted with prices around 725 for oxen and 480 for fat cows. Dressed beef demand moderate. Compares several entries from Pennsylvania, with multiple farms and distributors listed and prices per 100 pounds for steers, cows, and veal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Jenseet Company
Aldie
Thia
Yulee McPherson & Co.i
Pennsylvania
Eucert Tash
Mosuim
Sevinn
Vennaylvenia Steers
Miso
Heit Commission. Co
Pennaylvania
J Gale
Prine
Stevens Company protests Broadway Lexington subway contract
Acting Controller Alatnewson, for the Board of Estimate, held a hearing on J F Stevens Construction Company protests against the Public Service Commission award for Section 14 of the Broadway Lexington avenue subway. Stevens argues type K bids contain objections and favors their own higher bid for type Hi. The Interborough backs the opposition to type K. About six engineers testified as Controller Prendergast ordered all papers sent to him for a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alatnewson
Board of Estimate
J. F. Stevens Construction Company
Public Service Commission
Broadway
Lexington Avenue
Harlem River
Arthur McMullen
Stevens Company
Interborough
Prendergast
Governor Foss Demands Utilities Board Before Railroad Bill
Boston June 7 Governor Foss warned he will veto all railroad measures until the public utilities bill passes. Mayor Fitzgerald urged signing to allow the Grand Trunk line into the state, claiming it would ease Boston transportation. The utilities bill would create a supervising board for steam railways in the city, a tunnel between North and South stations, and electrification of steam lines in the metropolitan area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utilities Board
Boston
Foss
John ¥. Fitzgerald
Southern New England Railroad
Grand Trunk
Mous
Public Utilities
Thin City
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He Parkes
Steel Corporation
Heyerts
Pittsburgh
Ges
Pittchureh Steed
Toe
Wir
May Department Stores
National Railways of Mexico
Mexico
Aenverary Gaune
Denver
Rio Orante
United Ie
Siicres
mnOllehe
Imloma Agricultural Corporation
Therompany
Lae Aoheswy Marrinen Vkte
Danuney
Buffalo Mines, Ltd
Aeeinat AL
Public Service Commission of
Marybar
York, Miiladelphia & Norfolk Railroad Authority
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Union Club
Jo Ramsey
Joseph Ramsey
Flaven
A. G. Webb
F. E. Henry
Cleve
Prectitire Committee
Wabash Re: Terminal Company
West
M. Metabrook
Barney & Smith Car Company
Haven
A. M. Kittredge
Hradetrest
Baltimore & Obie
Hamilton & Dayton
Baltimore & Chory
John J Dlughes
Gaynor
Kener
Army and Navy
Cane de
U. P
New Orleans
Steaty
Spat Houser
Rw Mentha
Waohae
Hs Tacomber
Hatgila
Heid
Ube
Pola
Olicake Ucks
Toni Cheeno
Saosin
Toni Awe
Ota Milstead
Baes
Att Molait
Phen Botton
Ulan
Ork
Chissators
Laan
General Market Report
John Fetta
Smlehinen
Onin
Tinois
Inthane
Maneurt
Agataar
Nebreeka
Kansas
Oklas Loo
Tay
OATI
Neely
Ata Farley
Heenan
Ene San Reat
Tonys
Egainet West
Laval
Joan
Willett de
Boris Yona
Country Produce Markets
Iutias
Hames
Jaine
Cole
Yitive
Tex
Biles Newton
Virginia Lamba
Michigan
Kerus Commision Company
Jara
Sanders
Eale
Atee Ionity & Teughas
Rowel
Searles Beaty
Hoorn
Tod
Paiva
Cincinnati
Owen
Ponto Lower
Som
East Kofta
Tanibg
Chico
Telada
Nouckbeet
Tate
West Commion
Calle
St Foulst'to
Tommon
the Tribune
Louleville
Cate
Metra
Boston Wool Market
Bouton
sue + Commercial Bulletin
Motina
Les
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