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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1897

Page

7

Market News: Active Trading On New York Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange showed renewed animation with over 200000 shares traded, led by heavy activity in Sugar and Chicago Gas. Professional traders controlled the flow amid resistance in New Jersey Central and gains in railroad issues as reports on freight and export activity boosted sentiment.

New York Stock Exchange Commission House New Jersey Central Chicago Illinois Senate Supreme Court Inter-State Commerce Commission Southern Railway St. Paul Missouri Pacific Bugar Burlington and Quincy Chicaso Gas Manhattan Rock Island Western Union

Chicago Wheat Declines After Morning Volatility

Chicago May 22 wheat edges lower after a volatile forenoon with heavy trading, closing a shade down. Prices show minor losses as prospects and futures retreat amid fluctuating demand.

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Market Report From New York Dullness Weighs on Wheat

Fresh market notes show flour and other grain prices easing in sympathy with wheat breaks. No. 1 Northern wheat in New York spot at about 50 to 52 cents, corn and oats weak, rye steady, rye flour dull, barley quiet, and lard and pork mixed. Butter and cheese ranges noted, eggs steady, and potatoes and tomatoes listed with varied Southern and carrier prices.

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Market Report Baltimore Wheat and Corn Prices May 25

Baltimore markets show dull wheat with constant quotes for May 25. July wheat at 74 74 1/8 cents, August 71 4/8 cents. corn steady with July at 29 2/3 cents and September 20 1/8 cents. oats firmer No 2 white at 28 1/8 cents. rye steady No 2 at about 40 1/2 cents. steamer mixed prices around 27 4/8 to 27 5/8 cents.

Baltimore

Turpentine and Rosin Prices and Receipts Across Ports

Reports from Wilmington Charleston and Savannah on May 25 detail turpentine and rosin activity. Turpentine firm prices range around 1.05 to 1.80 per unit with varying receipts. rosin bids show multiple grades quoted from 1.20 to 2.95 and sizable daily receipts.

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Cotton Market Grips Gains Amid Mixed Reports May 25

In New York May 25 the cotton market rose 3 to 4 points on the general list and later by about 2 points on covering, aided by favorable crop and weather accounts. Spot demand strengthened locally and in the South, while selling paused on reports of cool southern weather. Futures closed steady with notable moves across months and totals show substantial receipts and exports to Britain, France, and the Continent.

New York Searce France Great Britain Corton Gulf Liverpool

Cotton futures drift through a quiet session in New Orleans

Market opened quiet with moderate demand for 8 000 bales of which 600 were for speculation and export. Futures quotes edged higher with American middling May at 44 64d and various delivery months showing distinct bid ranges through January.

New Orleans

Provisions and market prices from Norfolk May 25 1897

Wholesale provisions and market data for Norfolk Virginia dated May 25 1897. Includes prices for fish, pork, bacon, lard, cheese, coffee, syrups, molasses, flour, rice, sugar, and related staples with regional notes on quality and delivery.

Market Prices Reported for Peas and Grains Across States

A fragment lists prices for various farm commodities including peas at 145 per bag and per bushel rates for black and white varieties. Corn and bran prices appear with 21 cents and 38 cents respectively, alongside Timothy Kay feed at 15 dollars and mixed lots around 12 to 16 dollars. Michigan Ohio and Indiana markets are noted with several quality grades such as No. 1 and No. 2.

Michigan Ohio Indiana Timothy Kay

Fish Prices Listed For Various Species In North Carolina

An OCR fragment shows prices per pound and per hundred for multiple fish species including croakers taylors pun fish baking fish nounders sheephead and mackarel blue fish speckled trout red snapper shad herring and rock with values ranging from a few cents to several dozen cents, all tied to North Carolina markets.

North Carolina

Market bids for cattle hogs and lambs in steady demand

Market reports strong demand for good cattle and hogs with prices for Western heavy cattle around 6 4 9 per cwt and Eastern North Carolina stock like heavy cattle 24 81440 per head. Dressed hogs and lambs show firm prices while hog demand remains slow and uncertain.

Astern North Carolina United States

Fruit and Produce Prices From Southern Markets

A fragment listing assorted fruits and vegetables with prices and origins. Items include bananas at $100 per 1.25? bunch, oranges from California, cocoanuts at $2.50 per bin of 100, lemons $2.50, cabbage $1.25 per barrel, potatoes at $1.25, onions $3.00 per sack, and various poultry and beeswax quotes.

California

Prices and goods listed at farmers market report

A fragmented market note shows rosin at 2.25 per barrel, tar at 5.00 per barrel, turpentine at 4 per pall, and ligton priced around 2.50. Various grades and offerings appear from Marlowe and other sellers with steady, quiet demand.

Virginia Racing Briefs Include Young Stallions and Prices

Spanish-shelled, 4 percent crude oil content noted with Virginia entries No. 1 and No. 2. No. 1 Virginia aged two years is listed as au. No. 2 Virginia priced at 2c. A compact reference item likely from a market notes column.

Virginia

Port of Shipping News Items and Vessel Clearances

A list of ships and cargoes entering or cleared at ports including coal cement grain and lumber. Vessels such as Sehr Edward Young Sehr John T Williams Tug Pocahontas and Schr Chas P Notman are noted with destinations like New York Philadelphia Providence and Portland and cargos coal cement grain lumber and barge tows.

Sehr Edward Young Wyman Wm. Lamb & Co John T. Williams Nurton New York Julia Hopkins Culberson Rappahannock River Pocahontas Alexander Balttimore C. Shafer Frank Esmvick Philadelphia Thomas McNally North Carolina Chas. P. Notman Jewitt Portland Helen Hasbrook Sprague Promised Land EB. S. Greeley Blake Providence Schir Lucy Wheatley Taylor Barge P. C Merryman Boston Fanny Kimmey Wolf Schr. C Insley

Weather and futures update for Liverpool and New York

The report shows cotton weather data with average temperature and rainfall, plus futures activity in Liverpool New York and New Orleans. It notes price moves for August October January and May, with spot quotations up and receipts compared to prior years. It mentions next Thursday as June 27 notice day in New York and advertises De Witt's Little Early Risers pills.

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Norfolk and Ocean View R Special Schedule

Norfolk to Old Point trips depart 8:40, 9:30, 11:00 p.m. with multiple times listed for returns and connections. The fragment notes various times and route codes for weekend service between Norfolk and Old Point and back.

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Passenger train connections and offices in Norfolk 1857

Daily train service with connections to eastern points via A C L trains. Norfolk arrivals at 6 05 p m and 10 20 p m daily except Sunday. Tickets baggage checks address offices 77 West Main Street and Norfolk Wharf for sleeping car reservations and general information.

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Norfolk and Western freight and passenger service notice

Norfolk and Southern railroad and Eastern North Carolina announce daily freight and passenger service connections to all points north and east via Norfolk. For schedules and rates contact the General Offices in Norfolk.

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