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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
4
The article discusses rapid expansion of mail order businesses and chain stores, noting their influence on traditional retail. It highlights broader market reach, consumer access, and evolving distribution networks shaping the modern economy.
Fragmentary text from a local notice mentions names and places in unclear form. It references a meeting or event, a date unspecified, and a public matter with scattered proper nouns. The readable entities include people and locations, but the overall meaning remains uncertain.
The document records a dividend declaration by Joplin Gre and Spelter Corporation with details on preferred stock, cash dividends, and management signatures. It mentions capital, the board, and officers including Ernie J. Bradhl as secretary, with references to distribution timing and payment recipients.
Daily imports and export of general merchandise at the Port of New York. This notice names dates and translations, indicating shipping activity and dates like Wednesday and Monday, with references to Sune tt Stunde and Liege tet Moudsy.
Market news recalls a broad rise in shares at the Chicago convention following profit taking later in the session. Steel issues led with United States Steel near 87, railroads gained, and call loans held firm as banks noted favorable Republican sentiment. Foreign loans and a Canadian provincial issue announced to raise capital.
On Monday June 12 1916 the New York Stock Exchange posted light activity with total volume around 703 900 compared with 156 900 the prior Saturday and 519 500 the year’s earlier day. Quotations showed mixed movements across industrials and rails, with notable listings including General Electric American Smelting and Refining and United States Steel, while several issues traded down amid cautious investor sentiment.
London June 12 The stock market opened the week cheerful and strong on the Russian victories. Russia securities of all descriptions rose markedly. Consol and the war loan showed fair activity while other sections were quieter. American securities moved little until afternoon when a general hardening occurred and the market closed firm. Money was in better demand and discount rates remained steady.
The new pre-dreadnought Pennsylvania arrived at Norfolk Navy Yard to join builders at Newport News. Commissioned in the U S Navy with Captain Hig Wilson in command, she features twelve rifles, four broadside guns, and twenty two smaller guns. Experts regard the vessel as the era’s most powerful warship and she reached slight but notable speeds during trials.
The Baltimore stock page shows varied activity with some gains and losses across listed firms. Prices fluctuated as investors weighed earnings and external factors, while several issues traded near steady levels amid cautious trading.
The American Guarantee Trust Company declares a 2 percent common stock dividend and 2 percent quarterly payment, plus a 1 percent preferred dividend. Toledo Peoria & Western Railway reports earnings of 90175 and a higher net operating income of 5024 versus a year ago deficit. T. D. MacGregor joins Gaaranty Trust NY publicity unit. Prairie Pipe Line declares an extra dividend of 54 cents per share and regular 5 cent July payout. Richmond & Myles release an updated tobacco booklet.
Trading in Cur securities was active after a favorable political outcome. Midvale Steel led gains, Cane Sugar jumped near its top as oil and industrial stocks strengthened. United Verde Extension climbed to a fresh high, while several mining issues rose on renewed interest.
Fragmentary OCR summarizes a muted gathering of industrials at ML with attendees D Martman and Limpire Fesse noted as present. The text reflects a canceled or inconclusive session and lacks clear outcomes or dates.
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