Optimistic Farmer Leader James J Hill Reports Rural Strength
James J Hill returned from the West and spoke of generally good rural conditions in the Northwest where harvests have been strong and prices improving. He disputed broad improvement in industrial sectors, noted rising bank deposits, and explained Royalty and dividend details tied to the Great Northern ore lands and United States Steel Corporation contracts. He cautioned that some Wall Street rumors about dividends were unfounded while asserting potential future payments after December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Eir Fom
Mr. Hill
Hil
Wall Street
Great Northern
Hill
United States Steel Corporation
Till
Steel Corporation
Gen Corporation
The
Pai
Regagaic
Peking-Hankow bond redemption loan provisional decision
Peking reports a provisional loan of 2 000 9 sterling to redeem Peking Hankow Railways bonds. Final decision depends on Europe. Thirty year term, issued in London and Paris. Security includes imperial government revenues from Che-Kiang Kiang-Su Hu-Pe Chi-Li. Chima retires the Belgian company stake. throne issues two edicts. Domestic loan of £2,006,000 authorized to complete redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Europe
London
Paris
Che-Kiang
Kiang-Su
Hu-Pe
Chi-Li
Chima
New Lake Superior Directors Elected at Jersey City Meeting
At the Lake Superior Corporation annual meeting in Jersey City stockholders elected Richard L. Austin George W. Young Sam E Kaufman and Thomas Gibson to succeed F B Reeves L M Lovell H G Lieyd and J T Terry Jr A total of 260 60 shares were represented Friction arose as R Flord Clarke counsel for Leander M Lovell protested the voting of 34 00 shares transferred by C E Grvss and J T Terry Jr to Philadelphia banks arguing transfer in Philadelphia violated state law The protest was overruled but Clarke indicated further court challenge The board will organize soon and President C D Warren is expected to be re elected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior Corporation
Jersey City
Richard L. Austin
George W. Young
E. Kaufman
Thomas Gibson
F. B. Reeves
L. M. Lovell
H. G Lieyd
J. T. Terry
R. Flord Clarke
Leander M. Lovell
C. E. Grvss
J. T. Terry, Jr
Philadelphia
Clarke
Newersey
Iron and Steel Markets Show Slower Fall Demand
The Iron and Steel section notes June output at 265 percent of daily capacity, with September near .98 tons and October around 40.6 tons. Sea tonnage stood at 1,418,000, with 932.5 percent from aces and 455.58 tons from furnaces. Markets remain cautious with reduced activity in leading districts, scarce stock data, and low fabricator prices. Export demand grows, and steel underframe material and plates for major mills portend ongoing contracts despite overall dullness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Road
Milnois Steel Benn
Lehem Steel Company
Illinois Central Yearly Report Shows Declines in Revenue and Freight
The Illinois Central Rail road Company reports for the year ended June 20 with operating revenue of 528,830.49 and net operating income of 14,936,943. Freight revenue fell 7.03 percent to 35,357,810 while passenger income declined 1.75 percent to 10,981,798. Expenses rose as a share of income and the extension into Birmingham cost 6,910,850 overall, with 2,161,678 spent that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Harahan
Illinois
Iowa
Hanrahan
Birmingham
Brown & Co May Pay 30 Percent Says Receiver
Charlies E. Littlefield receiver of the suspended firm A. O. Brown & Co. reports liabilities of 2 879 248 and assets of 3 579 772 with at least 2 700 000 uncollectible. Net assets 879 772 suggest about cents on the dollar. Cash and securities total 414 000 to 434 000, seats on the New York Stock Exchange valued around 150 a share with a lien claimed for 246 8 percent to cover member losses. This is the first public disclosure of total losses by exchange members due to the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies E. Littlefield
Stock Exchange
A. O. Brown & Co
Littlefield
New York Stock Exchange
Condition Of Crops In October Report Reveals Farm Yields
The Department of Agriculture released figures October 1 showing corn at 77.8 percent condition and spring wheat production around 232 million bushels with 13.2 bushels per acre. Overall wheat production nears 659 million bushels. oats, barley, potatoes, tobacco, and rice also listed with current and historical comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Financial Report
The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company reports for the year ended June 30 show operating revenue of 9 580 434 dollars an increase of 255 713 dollars over the prior year. Net income stands at 1 322 482 dollars with total income of 1 798 553 dollars and charges of 2 117 362 dollars leaving a deficit of 318 509 dollars. The surplus excludes interest payments on second mortgage bonds and land grant income bonds of the Louisville New Orleans and Texas Railway Company.
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Central OF Georgia
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville
Detroit & Mackinac
Detroit United
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Ault Ste Marie
Rio Grande
ST. Louis
Louis & Western
Toledo
Twin City
EW Jersey
Illinois
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Ohio
Chicago & Alton
Arn Chieves
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Company
Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Railway Company
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Report
In Chicago on October 7 the wheat market rose with a bullish tone from European unrest and strong cash demand for red winter wheat. Corn and oats firmed while provisions were irregular. government data showed a slightly bullish spring wheat outlook and cash sales reached 285,000 bushels.
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Chicago
Europe
Northwest
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Duluth
Reading Bulls
New York Produce Exchange
Western
Commission House
Winnipeg
Ohio
Kansas
Liverpool
New York
Canon
York
Buffalo
L&ae
Market summary of cattle hogs and sheep across multiple markets
Receipts vary with Chicago showing cattle steady and hog prices mixed to lower. East Buffalo reports firm prime steers and mixed hogs with steady to lower. Cincinnati notes slow hogs and mixed cattle. Kansas City lists mixed cattle and hog prices with feeders up. Union Stock Yards Pittsburg shows steady prime sheep and veal calves. Toledo reports tight cloverseed market with sparse data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
East Buffalo
Cincinnati
Lowe
Kansas City
Union Stock Yards
Pittsburg
Toledo
Buffalo
S_ Saunders
Liverpool Market Report Shows Steady Wheat and Mixed Corn
Liverpool markets report steady demand for No 2 red Western winter wheat and mixed American corn. Futures quiet with Dec ember at 7s 7 1 2d, Mar 7s 0d, May 7s 4 1 2d. various fats and oils listed including lard and butterfat prices, with HOPS, FLOUR and other commodities showing steadiness or slight gains.
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Liverpool
London
Pacific Coast
Petroleum- Pont
Markets Report Shows Tin and Copper Movements in London and Local
The London tin market rose about 10s with spot at £134 5s and futures at £135 15s. Copper fell to £39 13s 8d spot and £60 10s futures. locally dull but steady. Lead advanced to £12 1s 4d London with full market. Spelter, Iron, and other metals varied. Provisions and sugar markets show steadier/softing trends amid receipts and refinery price shifts.
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Cissus
London
Standard Foundry
Cleveland
Northern
New Orleans
Philadelphia
New York
City
Calcutta
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
India
Middle Western
South America
Brazil
Coffee and Cotton Rally Shape New York Markets 1908
General Market Report from New York notes coffee gains in Europe spur, with Brazil and U S futures mixed. Cotton futures rise on tighter spot offers and frost fears, while wheat and corn trades firm on government yield data and Northwest cash demand.
New York Produce Markets October 7 1909 Beans Peas Butter Eggs
Receipts show beans and marrow at $245, scarce spot goods sustain prices. Peas and kidney beans steady or higher. Butter market quieter with storage help easing shortages. Eggs scarce high grade fresh and storage eggs quiet. Fruit supplies include apples pears peaches and cranberries with mixed demand and firm prices. Hogs HAY AND STRAW steady to firm as receipts rise. Poultry market active with steady prompt demand.
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New York
Ubis
Rio
Pe Lake
Tina
Mels
Ean
Havre
Hamburg
Sao Paulo
Gulf
Houston
Galveston
New Orleans
Memphis
St. Louis
Mobile
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
Sic
Baltimore
Augusta
Little Rock
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
Manchester
Lima
California
Pennsylvania
King
Baldwin
Do Hubbardson
York
Anjou
Ne York
Pine Island
West Virginia
Delaware
Niagara
Concord
Clinton
Ac Concord
Wyoming
Cape Cod
Colorado
Florida
Livestock Prices Drift as Markets See Mixed Demand
New York October 1968 livestock prices show demand steady for cattle with some firmness in common steers while fat cows hold gains. Hog receipts surge with prices easing from prior days, and veal and lamb markets remain active though leaner prime cattle scarce. Virginia and West Virginia lots appear across the yard with varied weights and prices, while packing firms and shippers move substantial lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
60Th Street
Virginia
London Cables
Swift Beef Company
Wierrits Beef Company
Cedric
Pool
Poultry and Produce Prices Mixed as Market Stalls Build
The market reports weaker fowl offerings with many sections showing dull at a wider range while fancy grades stay sizable. Prices for spring chickens, ducks, geese and squabs vary by region with Michigan and Pennsylvania items noted and vegetable lines including potatoes onions and cabbage showing steady to uneven demand.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Long Island
State
Maine
Jersey
Boston
Island
Orange County
Virginia
Canada
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J. J. Hill
Chine
NEW Lake Superior
C.D. Warren
Iron Trade Review
Septemb
Bettendorf
Standard Steel Car Company
Lowe Central
Lowes
Dulness
Pornisnet
RL. Day & Co
Bert & Sipen
Ante
E & T Co
Perrot
Quincy
Temarack
Nemes Ice
Wolverine
Smelters Co
Avetlan
Sm Way
Phy i
United Frutt. Oa
I. C. Yearly Report
Brown & CO
Ferry Companies
Brooklyn Ferry
NYEER
Produce Exchange
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Telegraph
Patna
Rangoon
Ga 64
Cabies
Muscovado
United States
Willett & Gray
General Market Report
New England Mills
Yeater
Country Produce Markets
Ontario County
Timothy Hay
New York Central
Erie
Iene Ok
Ave
Poe
Tobin
Mia Oxer
Kentucky
Cullen Ses
Ackey
Aw Berg & Son
Kratz
Shannon
S. B
Judd
John the Bull
Jellffe, Wright & Co
Sance TD
J. G. Curtis & Son
John P. Nelson
A. McCabe
Peece
J. G Curtis & Son
Heilbrunn
W. R. Hume
Grassera
Andrew Mullen
S Vears
Sculla
Fi Bow & L. S. Dillenback
Jelliffe, Wright & Co
Shippers’ Commission Company
S Sanders
Curtis & Son
Vermont
H. Hollis
Jelliffe
Wright & O
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