War Board Drops All Tin Trading Restrictions
The War Industries Board announced the removal of all tin trading restrictions. It stated 10,169 tons of Inter-Allied tin had been cold and US supply is sufficient to meet demand to October end. Imports of tin ore and concentrates remain directed to the American Iron and Steel Institute under ongoing war board supervision.
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War Industries Board
George Armsby
United States
War Trade Board
American Iron and Steel Institute
John Hughes
Inter-Allied Commission
Ae World
War Department offers surplus cupro nickel stock
The War Department seeks a market for seven carloads of cupro nickel used in making military components. Director of Sales Hare said private interests are invited to take over the surplus as it cannot be used by the government. The alloy, 85 percent copper and 15 percent nickel, is stronger than brass and retains its finish, with applications proposed for automobile accessories, cutlery, hardware, jewelry, and other nickel plated goods.
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War Department
Washington
U. S. Int
Hare
Sem Us
Foreign buyers seek rolled gold and platinum jewelry in Providence market
foreign buyers are eager to purchase rolled gold and platinum jewelry in Providence and Attleboro. Scandinavian and British visitors seek rolled gold, previously from German makers. Cuban and Venezuelan buyers visit local manufacturers, with Venezuela seller depositing 4,000 to finance purchases. One Cuban buyer aims at 80,000 dollars. another plans orders totaling 50,000 dollars. Buyers arrive from Cape Town, Auckland, Christchurch, Batavia, Patras, Greece, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calcutta and more, while mail orders push jewelry and clocks, including a 95,000 dollar alarm clock deal with French interests.
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Manu
Providence
Attleboro
Finst
Cape Wo
South Africa
Auckland
Estchurch
New Zealand
Batavia Ai Patras
Greece
Montreal
Toato
Winnipeg
Canada
Calcutta
West Indies
Reks
Shortage of Help Triggers Conservative Underwear Supply Plan
Manufacturers of knit goods face a labor shortage and rising prices. Hotter graded hosiery costs have increased to wartime levels and many leading producers are reluctant to accept more orders. Undergarments for current weather are tight, with a prior price push failing to secure jobbers. The National Association of Hosiery Underwear Manufacturers proposes a conservative trade approach amid rising supply pressures.
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National Association of
Equipment to be Sold at Auction for Liberty Loan Auction
Equipment from Liberty Loan offices to be sold by hammer as soon as date set. Items include oak and mahogany desks and chairs folding tables and other office equipment currently stored in premises and handled by the Equipment.
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Berty Loan
Liberty Loan
Premines
Silks Market Sees Higher Prices Amid Stronger Demand
Buyers scoured the market for silks, pushing prices up to ten percent from last week as Western retailers and cutters of women's garments sought larger orders. Jobbers reported heavy business while mill agents moved stock quickly, spurring expectations of further price increases into the spring of 1920.
Raw Silk Demand Sparks Large Purchases and Price Jump
Importers report strong demand from American manufacturers for raw silk with orders for delivery in coming months. Some buyers acquired small amounts of new crop Japanese silk to ship by December. Yokohama prices rose sharply with Shinshin No 1 up 47 cents per pound and Kansai first grade at about 9.47 dollars.
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Yokohama
Kansai
Urges Separate Billing of Tax on Fur Trimmed Garments
CES urges retailers to obtain a separate tax bill for fur trimmed garments bought from manufacturers. The bulletin says the tax may be added to the garment cost or billed separately. The tax applies only when fur value exceeds the value of other garment materials.
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National Garment Retailers’ Association
Bill Would Double Dyestuffs Tariff
A bill to double tariff rates on dyestuffs and create a licensing commission was introduced in the House by Rep. Longworth Ohio. The commission would license coal tar product imports only when US supply is insufficient and would comprise five producer reps, five consumer reps, and one government rep.
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House
Longworth
Ohio
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Alkali Exports Push Caustic Soda Prices Higher
The Alkali Export Association advanced Caustic Soda to 80 cents a pound free alongside steamer. Market activity showed some trades at 3 cents but likely not below 3.05 to 3.10. Soda ash firm at 1.85 a pound f.a.s. Nitrate of soda quoted 10 cents. tin oxide trading at 60 cents.
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Alkali Export Association
F.a.s
New York
Burlap Prices Rise on Delayed Rangoon Supply
Burlap advance reported yesterday on relatively large sales with eight ounce fabric at 11 cents per yard and 10 ounce cloth at 13 cents. The Rangoon steamship mishap caused it to dock at Gibraltar, tightening supplies from Calcutta and boosting a market already short of stock.
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Rangoon
Ganges
United States
Calcutta
Gibraltar
Pearl button makers urge tariff to shield industry
Pearl button manufacturers told the House Ways and Means Committee that Japanese competition threatens to wipe out the U S pearl button industry. They argued Japanese firms can sell here below the actual cost of American manufacture due to lower labor costs.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bankruptcy Petitions in U S District Court Reported
Yesterday in the United States District Court several bankruptcy actions were filed and discharged. Involuntary petitions list Samuel Weles Samuel Thurman Philip Nelson George Vleck Glukeppina Versage Herbert G Loup and others with varying liabilities and assets, while discharged debtors include Max Ronen Aaron McHendy Shepard Hartley Edward Sebfilipe and several more.
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United States District Court
Samuel
Park Row
Huseppina
Glukeppina
Versage
Eighth Avenue
A. J. Fangia
FR Farunra
N. de Marco
Peter
Alwsunier
Friedman
Honjamain
Spellman
Broadway
Augustus N Hand
Max Ronen
Salizen & Levy
Incob Levy
Andrew WF. Pruntar
Gunter & Vocker
Aaron Mc Hondy
Shepard G. Hartley
Edward Sebfilipe
Philip A. Taste Sienn- Hers
Joseph Morgrndivrn
Jeary Gerkani
Sarah Wisewein
Lovis Jacoby
Walter Ke
Pichenor
Roas & Sati
Heavy Einhorn
Judgments Filed in New York County and Bronx County
Judgment lists show numerous debtors and creditors in New York and Bronx counties with dates ranging from 1917 to 1919. Notable entities include Bank of Savings, Commonwealth Hotels Construction Corp, and various individuals such as Samuel August, Nathan Bradhfield, and Jacob Hirschhorn. The document records satisfied judgments, amounts, and dates of filing or satisfaction, reflecting a broad array of defendants and secured notices across multiple firms and private parties.
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Feldelburger
Seamans Bank of Savings
City of New
York
Joceieeyeeentenge
Hamburger
Joseph Pl Kilpatrick
Ata
Howe
We Commonwealth
H Wurgensen
Arthur Bow
Henjamin
Annie’ Jacobs
Uhily Ritter
Piorence West
Tera Meeniire
Keith
Musicof Manwealthy
Entra
Jon
Killeine Sales Corp
Ahenne Bsawronve
Tullos
Cate Uulty Co
Pamman
Hotel Construction Corp
Rex Harrin
New York County
Butensky, Twin
Kototerhockey
Iecteotyna
Stapleton
Beyersburk, Minont
Tauaig
Broadway
John
Si." Corp
I Hekenroth & Son, Inc
Basic Commodities Note In Those Cane Where See Can No
A concise market note indicates no transactions were reported in several categories including cane and metals, with attention to bid activity and prices. The brief records the absence of traded items and notes observations on market interest and listing gaps.
Favors Imports of Fast Vat Dyes Under License
Herman A. Metz advocates a government license system to import fast vat dyes for the cotton and woollen industries. He argues many specialty colors are not cost effective to produce domestically and warns that high domestic prices could push finished fabrics and dyes to imports, undermining tariff protection as peace returns.
Commercial Paper Rates Steady Despite Tighter Borrowing
No change in rates or trends in the commercial paper market with a general 5 percent rate. Out of town paper trades at 5 3/4 percent but with little volume. Firms borrow on a smaller scale, holding less inventory yet maintaining similar gross business, while some prefer bank acceptances to save interest but face red tape delaying funds. Building activity remains weak, though cash collections are prompt. Agricultural and farm equipment suppliers now collecting near entirely in cash, while wholesalers and packers remain large borrowers.
New Opportunities for Trading With Russia
A bulletin from the American-Russian Chamber of Commerce urges American business to pursue trade with South Russia and the Caucasus as reconstruction advances under General Denekin. Direct steamship routes between Novorossisk and New York exist, with possible Batoum American shipping links. Paris reports the Supreme Economic Council may lift the embargo on European Russia once the treaty is signed, though Allied limits on Bolshevik-controlled regions remain uncertain.
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South
Russia
South Russia
Novorossisk
New York
Batoum
United States
Caucasus
Paris
Council
Peace Prospects Stimulate Rubber Speculation in London
Rubber prices in London were quiet yet steady as peace prospects stirred speculative buying. Traders expect a peace treaty to lift demand from Central European buyers, while local holders hesitated to offer at current prices. Manufacturers reportedly have ample rubber stocks to cover about three months of output.
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Para
London
Brisk Demand for Domestic Fleeces at Government Auction
Boston June 23 For the first time since government wool auctions began every lot of domestic fleeces offered today was sold no withdrawals occurred until lot 157 greasy Texas wool was offered Prices were above the minimum as auctions pause until November Delaines brought 2.03 to 4.03 a pound clean basis Three eighths blood clothing wools sold at 1.07 to 1.13 a pound clean As buyers include C J Webb Co Boston Wool Scouring American Woollen Co Highest price paid for greasy territory wools 59 cents for half blood staple Washington Hills Nichols led territory purchases Better Texas wools sold briskly with 12 months at 1.70 clean basis average 1.52 inferior 12 months 1.43 to 1.47
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Business News Bureau
Boston
Territory
Texas
New York
Iowa
Minnesota
C.J. Webb & Co
Boston Wool Scouring Company
American Woollen Company
Washington, Hills & Nichols
Combing Wool Brings Fair Prices in Boston Auction
June 28 prices for 400 bales of Punta Arenas merino combing wool sold at Alfred Akeroyd's warehouse. The American Woolen Company bought 175 bales at 64 to 67 cents per pound. Winslow & Co. paid 73 cents for top grades and 82 to 89 cents for bellies and pieces for 60 bales. Francia Willey & Co. paid 63 to 65 cents per pound for 152 bales of wethers and combing ewes.
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Business News Bureau
Boston
Punta Arenas
Alfred Akeroyd
IF. N. Blanchard
Amecan Woolen Company
Winslow & Co
Francia Willey & Co
Textiles Trade Surges Amid Peace Treaty Hopes in 1920
Cotton goods jobbers rush to secure fabric orders as peace treaty signals calm raises price fears. Out of town buyers and local retailers place large orders for spring lines while mills in Manchester face a strike. Unfinished yarns from New Bedford top shipments. print cloths rise with prices advancing to 16 and 19 cents per yard.
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New Bedford
Manchester
War Department seeks bids on balloon cloth supply
The War Department bureau of aircraft production offers more than 43 000 yards of cotton balloon cloth for sale. Bids must reach the New York district office at 460 Madison Avenue before July 1. Items include 19481 yards of 6 inch grade BB balloon cloth and 500 000 yards of 6 inch width of the same grade plus 28 and 26 inch gray ribbon cloth. Finished cloth is packed in wooden cases and sold f o b United States Air Service Fabric Depot Sayleaville RT. r
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Aircraft Board
Bureau of Aircraft Production
War Department
New York
Madison Avenue
Lewis
United States Air Service
Sayleaville
RT. R
Trade official to discuss Latin American silverware markets
W S Rosenthal trade representative for the Department of Commerce will outline conditions in the Latin American silverware and jewelry markets at jewelry industry meetings in Cincinnati on July 1 and Chicago on July 8. He recently spoke in Providence and Attleboro and a meeting at the National Jewellers' Board of Trade here will address labor issues in the industry.
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W. Rosenthal
Department of Commerce
Cincinnati
Chicago
Rosenthal
Providence
Attleboro
National Jewellers’ Board of Trade
Tanners Raise Cowhide Price By 3 Cents Per Foot
Tanners push cowhide prices up 3 cents per square foot with an 11 cent yearly rise. Bag and case leather costs advance as producers struggle to meet demand while shipments lag. Suitcase and travelling bag manufacturers report strong demand for higher priced goods despite higher costs.
Packers Seek Calm Handling of Hides and Prices
Letter from Louis J. Robertson vice president dated June 23 1919 rebuts a June 18 New York Tribune quote about hides selling before cattle slaughter. He warns against panic buying and speculative delivery claims, urges accurate reporting, notes wartime scarcity and abroad demand, and supports prompt delivery to discourage price spikes.
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The
New York Tribune
Shoe Dealers’ Association of New York
Mississippi
Tanners
Shoe Dealers’ Association
Hoover
Louis J. Robertson
Time extension granted for jewelry tax filing
The Bureau of Internal Revenue extends the filing period for April jewelry and art taxes under Sections 902 and 905 of the Revenue Act to June 20 and extends May returns to July 20. The extension also applies to Section 900 manufacturers’ excise taxes and Section 904 luxury taxes due to printing delays.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Fall Dresses Demand Surges As Fabric Shortage Hits Makers
Local dress manufacturers report brisk fall dress sales with retailers eager for more orders. Cotton and fabric shortages constrain production as many firms exhaust supplies and cannot accept full orders. Tricotines and serges become increasingly scarce while demand grows for the season.
Exporters Busy Supplying Woollens to Scandinavia
Exporters of woolen goods are scouring the market for fabrics to ship to Sweden Denmark and Norway with business booked at unusually high levels Mills cannot absorb all orders and exporters pay premium prices. Sergen fabrics are in demand and some exporters seek to buy from apparel manufacturers though success is limited.
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Scandinavia
Slow piecewise garment deliveries burden woolen makers
Woollen goods ordered long ago for clothing are arriving slowly from mills. Many selling agents deliver only pieces to customers to satisfy more buyers, causing higher cutting costs and increased garment production expenses for manufacturers.
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Israelo
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Ine
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Samalay
Charles Chat Barnett
Walter
Gomrane
Hank
Baltimore
Columbia Graphaphane
Caranen
Guglielia
Nevada Teaity Co
Trent’ Corporacion
Delile
Achilles J
Bacearl
Bryden
Charion J
Bneyelo
Dacdia Britannica
Milly Hand Tiancha
Aera Bronel Stenity Cn
Ana Williain
Te Reno
Finh
Barnes
Soloman
Avihur Doel
Thater Hummes
Kater Janberk
Mich Goldbers
Bajar
Bronx County
Bradhield
Nathan
M. B. Fortrane
Bell, Robert
B. Grathea
Rice, Clarines B
Louid HR Munter
Oliver ‘Bros
Samosa
People National Bank
Haukensack
Tors
East St. Louis
U. S
Japan
Essen
Enly
Herman Metz
America
Germany
Herman A. Metz
Metz Laboratories
Metz
Sesterday
McLane
White House
Fourth Avenue
Okura & Company
Church St
New York City
Tokio
Baron Okura
Okura & Co
Okura & Co. (Trading) Ltd
Is Co
Sydney
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Yokosuka
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Tientsin
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