Boston Market Shimmers as Mining Shares Lead Gains
Boston reports a strong market with mining stocks rising. Trinity led the gains with Mass 17 percent, Adventure 18, American Zinc 13, and several others including Elm River 4 and United Fruit 126, with mixed moves across preferreds and Industrials.
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Boston
Trinity
Mass
Adventure
American Zinc
Elm River
Winona
Rhode Island
Quincy
Agricultural Chemical
Old Colony
West End
Rutland
United Fruit
Stock Yards
Massachusetts Electric
Albany
Montana
Butte Mining
Calumet & Hecla
Centennial Eurek
Cochiti Mining
BR Iron & Steel
Erie Telephone Ranklin Mining
Royale Mining
Compan’s
Setioan Centra
Gas & Coke
Sedia Dominion
Osceola Mining
Trinity Mining
Saint Treining
Wolverine
Westinghouse Elec
Treasury balances report for June first
Treasury balances in the general fund exclude the gold reserve show available cash 162 338 469 United States notes 12 197 684 Treasury notes of 1890 106 71 National bank notes 8 240 741 total receipts today 16 total receipts this month 1 645 886 total receipts this year 160 total expenditures today 1 516 000 total expenditures this month 1 615 000 total expenditures this year 478 442 266 deposits in national bank 101 811 845
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Casey
United States
National Bank
May Receipts and Expenses Show Surplus for Government
Washington June 1 The comparative statement of government receipts and expenditures for May shows total receipts of 52 629 440 and expenditures of 42 136 560 producing a monthly surplus of 10 492 880 and a year to date surplus of 58 587 185 The May receipts include 21 021 428 from customs 27 668 702 from internal revenue and 3 939 308 from miscellaneous Disbursements for the War Department total 9 897 555 up 1 200 000 and for the Navy Department 5 650 508 up 100 000.
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Washington
War Department
Navy Department
Gigantic Bank Project Aims at New York HQ
The Record-Herald reports plans for a gigantic bank engineered by Oakley Thorne of the North American Trust Company New York. W. S. Coursey spent a week in Chicago negotiating with bankers. Stock issued only to the countrys largest banks with one share per bank. Headquarters slated for New York.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Oakley Thorne
North American Trust Company of
New York
W. 8. Coursey
Truce Declared in Arbuckle Woolson Free Litigation
In Toledo on June 1 all suits in the Arbuckle Woolson free litigation were dismissed without prejudice. Judge Doyle stated that the action signals a truce, with Woolson counsel noting the settlement outlook.
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Toledo
Arbuckle-Woolson
Doyle
Woolsons
Elephant Tales From Buffalo Express
A humorous recounting on elephant lore critiques classic fables. The trainer notes the elephant’s thick hide would defy a pin, then argues the only believable story is an elephant fearing a mouse after winter quarters show mice and rats thriving.
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The
Buffalo Express
Market Summary From London to Berlin on June 1
European markets closed with gains as American securities lead buying. Confident sentiment rose after eased money expectations and a Bitcoin-like note on Treasury bills. Chinese government bonds resumed purchases on the continent with firmer prices across Paris Berlin and London.
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London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Stock Exchange
New York
Bank of England
Con
Canadian Pacific
Treasury
Wheat and corn stocks listed in Liverpool warehousings
Liverpool reports totals for grains held in store and on quays with 1 742 000 centals of wheat and 557 000 centals of corn. Railways and canal depots are not included in the counts.
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Liverpool
Wool auction arrivals and weekly imports in London series
London reports arrival of 42 270 bales for the fifth wool auction series including 1 000 forwarded direct. Weekly imports listed by region include New South Wales 7057 Melbourne 1235 South Australia 553 Queensland 1480 New Zealand 7629 Cape of Good Hope and Natal 815 Hamburg 603 and elsewhere 243.
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London
New South Wales
Melbourne
South Australia
Queensland
New Zealand
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
Hamburg
Elsewhere
London Bar Prices Rise and Mixed Market in Metals
London bullion climbs with bar prices up 27 percent per ounce while New York levels shift. Government bars show no change and Mexican dollars move fractionally in a choppy market.
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London
New York
Foreign Financial Notes from London and Paris Markets
London gold premiums listed for Buenos Ayres Madrid Lisbon Rome and more. The Bank of England today notes a forage day bullion intake of £94000. Berlin shows exchange on London at 20 marks 46 percent. discounts: short bills 4 percent, three months 3.4 percent. Paris quotes three percent rentes at 101 francs 25 centimes and London exchange at 25 francs 19 centimes. Spanish rates cited as well at 71.30 for fours.
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Paris
Rio Tintos
London
Buenos Ayres
Madrid
Lisbon
Rome
Bank of England
Berlin
Exchange
Ee F. Teller & Bro
Chestnut Street
Brave Little Finland and Its Rugged People
An essay-like sketch portrays Finland as a small, sparsely populated land with forests and waterfalls. It highlights the hardy peasantry, self-reliance born of isolation, and a culture shaped by harsh winters, deep faith, and a civilization raised from nature and struggle.
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Finland
Europe
No Laughing Matter From Tit-Bits
A captain of a Cape bound liner recalls fogbound English Channel cruising where a mysterious fog horn reply kept echoing ahead as right on course. He repeated the signal, but the cadence remained puzzling and strident, leaving him unsure what to make of the uncanny call.
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Cape of Good Hope
English Channel
Po Deobe
Grain Market Advances as Wheat and Corn firm on export demand
GOMMERGIAL MARKETS reports wheat receipts at 27 936 bushels with 24 000 on hand and total 205 602 bushels as prices rise on stronger cables and export demand. Corn receipts 75 261 bushels with 800 shipped and stock 208 246 bushels. prices firm on improved Western guidance and export inquiries.
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Pennsylvania
Delaware
Grain receipts and steady market for car lots
OATS receipts total 6 217 bushels with 14 817 bags moved and stock at 165 041 bushels. Trade in car lots was quiet but offers were moderate and steady with 4 car lots No 2 white sold at 84 1/2 cents, 5 car lots No 2 white offered at 5 cents.
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At &Ie
Receipts and Wheat Quotations From City Mills Market
Receipts totaling 3 951 barrels and 5 011 980 pounds in sacks were reported. Jobbers showed indifference and limited operations to actual needs, while mill offerings remained modest and prices held steady. Winter super at 2 002 2 25, Pennsylvania roller clear 308 25, Western winter clear 8 26 to 8 40, Kansas straight in sacks 3 40 to 8 55, favorite brands 4 10 to 4 25, City Mills extra 2 40 to 2 65, clear 3 25 to 3 40, straight 3 60 to 3 60, patent 8 80 to 4 25.
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Kansas
City Mills
Extra
Market quiet as prices hold steady for quality oils
The market for gold plated oils was quiet while supplies of fine qualities were well controlled and prices remained steady. Prints were weak due to abundant supplies. Quoted prices include two thousand seven hundred fifty two dollars and ninety cents per barrel for premium grades, with jobbing and extra lots noted.
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Salid-p . Extra
Local Market Report on Dairy and Cheese Quality
The report notes steady demand and firm markets with light offerings. New York full creams are described by quality with 7a0 percent quoted, Swiss cheese quality is mentioned, and traffic and part skim cheese quality are referenced with GaT%c noted.
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New York
Egg market steady with moderate offerings and fair demand
Market reports eggs offering moderate with steady tone and fair demand. Quoted prices include Pennsylvania and nearby regions loss off 13 4 percent, Western 13 percent, fresh 12 0 to 13 cents.
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Pennsylvania
Steady poultry quotes with moderate offerings
Auction catalog notes quiet sale with moderate prices for fowls and hens. Old roosters sold at 10 cents, spring chickens 28 to 25 cents per pair, and spring chickens weighing 2 to 2 1/2 pounds per pair at 17 to 20 cents.
Dressed Poultry Prices Steady As Supplies Cleaned Up
Dressed poultry quotations show steady market with supplies cleaned. Fowls choice 10c, fair to good 9c to 9 1/2c, frozen fowls 9 1/2c, old roosters 6c, broilers nearby 25 to 35c, frozen broilers 20c, chickens frozen 11/16 to 12 1/2c, turkeys frozen 10 to 12c.
Market Quiet with Unchanged Prices on Saturday
The Saturday market showed no major price shifts with fruit prices steady. Apples per barrel ranged from 2.50 to 4.50 for different qualities, California oranges per box varied by size, strawberries from Delaware and Maryland sold by quart, and pineapples in Havana and Florida crates sold at several price points.
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St. Michaels
Delaware
Maryland
Havana
Florida
Potatoes and Southern vegetables priced in fair to steady market
Prices show potatoes steady with moderate supplies, potatoes by class and state vary from 60 to 65 cents per pound for round and long varieties, New York and Michigan. Southern vegetables remain quiet with prime barrels at 40 to 50 dollars and greens priced per basket or barrel, cucumbers and tomatoes noted by region and carrier price ranges.
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New York State
Michigan
Southern
Norfolk
Charleston
Savannah
Florida
Virginia
Maryland
Historical Meat Price Quotations and Ranges
The text lists varied meat prices including beef hams at 19.50 to 20, pork family at 172.50, and breakfast bacon 9% to 10% per unit. It also mentions lard and shoulders with mixed rates, noting brand and average quality in each listing. Prices reflect 19th or early 20th century market quotes.
Refined sugars prices hold. early trading shifts to old Jewel level
White American Sugar Refining Co quotes unchanged prices with a 15 cent per 100 pounds rebate after 30 days and a 1 percent cash discount. McVahan traded at 15 points under list, then moved back to the old Jewel level as refiners list shows diverse rates for Dominoes to standard and extra fine granulated sugars.
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White American Sugar Refining Company
McVahan
Market Report on Hay and Straw Prices in Local Market
Receipts totaled 320 tons of hay and 11 cars of straw with freely offered hay and slower demand. Rye straw remained firmer due to scarcity while prices show No. 1 large hay bales at 16.60 to 17.00 and No. 1 small at 15.50 to 16.00. other grades and grains listed with varied bids, including wheat No. 1 at 8.50 to 20.00 and No. 2 at 7.50 to 18.00.
Grain prices listed for bran and sacks
A local feed market advertises bran offered in bulk and sacks with price details. Brat spring bran is quoted at 50 per ton for bulk and 17.50 per ton for sacks, with size-based adjustments.
Cotton Prices Stand at Moderate Upland Middling Basis
Cotton market notes moderate demand with prices quoted on a middling upland basis per pound. Officials signal steady activity as buyers show cautious interest in middling grades.
New York Grain Prices Hold Up Amid Active Flour Trade
Flour receipts reach 26 006 barrels with exports 27 330 barrels and prices held higher. Winter patents at 5.05, straights 3.45 3.00, extras 2.45 2.85, low grades 2.30 2.40. Cornmeal quiet with yellow Western 66c, Brandywine 2.45 3.55. Barley dull for feeding 48c f o b New York, barley malt options opened steady.
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New York
Minnesota
City
Brandywine
Market Prices for Commodities in 1900 Era
Chicago and other markets show varied levels for hides wool and leather with cattle and beef products steady to higher. Cottonseed oil petroleum rosin turpentine rumble with coffee sugar and eggs showing modest shifts amid broad commodity activity.
New York Cotton Market Opens Firm on Weather and Buying
The New York cotton market opened quiet and firm with prices two to five points higher on room and outside buying, aided by bad weather reports and bullish crop center news. Western buying for July and August kept those months firm, while traders awaited further signals on a possible July deal. The market closed steady, with receipts at ports rising and weekly totals showing substantial activity amid rains in the east and central regions.
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New York
Chronicle
Mississippi
Liverpool
New Orleans
Houston
Wheat and corn futures rise on drouth fears and rain prospects
Chicago prices show renewed demand as drouth worries ease. July wheat advances to near 74% Kec amid heavy seaboard clearances. Corn and oats rally with wheat, while provisions stay firm. receipts and exports cited, with futures close higher than yesterday.
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Chicago
Drouth
Tétec
Mberel
Wale
Seaboard
Thije
Yale
Minneapolis
Duluth
Livestock Quotations From Chicago Market
Chicago June 1 cattle receipts total 300 with Texas bulls around 3.65 and hog receipts 19 000 today and 238 000 for Monday. Estimated left over 5 000. hog prices top at 6.00 while bulk sales run 5.80 to 6.90. Sheep and lambs generally steady with good to choice around 4.05 to 4.00 and western and native varieties at about 4.70 to 4.70.
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Chicago
Texas
Cattle and Hogs Mixed as Markets Open in East Liberty
East Liberty market reports cattle steady to extra prime at 5.60 to 5.75, hogs active with heavy at 6.05 to 6.10 and pigs 5.85 to 5.90, sheep steady with best wethers 4.30 to 4.35 and lambs 5.25 to 5.40. NorK receipts show 867 cattle consigned, 2,440 cattle shipments, calves sparse, hogs at 5.00 to 6.25.
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East Liberty
NORK
Morgan to Name Northern Pacific Directors in Peace Plan
Wall Street reports J Pierpont Morgan and James J Hill will act as trustees for Union Pacific interests in the Northern Pacific to settle the long running conflict. Morgan will select the new board but avoid major changes, with neutral figures filling vacancies and existing directors staying on. The agreement includes neutral administration to prevent Burlington ownership being used for Union Pacific or Great Northern ends.
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Wall Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
Union Pacific
James J. Hill
Northern Pacific
Mr. Morgan
Burlington
Unirae
Great Northern
Adamy
Afr
Hill and Morgan
Morgan
Loree Names B and O Assistants at Start of Term
President Loree of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces appointments to key posts on his first day. George L. Potter becomes assistant general manager while Arthur Hale L. G. Haas J. T. Leary and T. J. Foley join as assistants all drawn from the Pennsylvania Railroad. Changes to minor officials rumored but not expected for months.
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Baltimore
Loree
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George L. Potter
Arthur Hale
L. G. Haas
J. T. Leary
T. J. Foley
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Shippers Favor Wabash Entry into Pittsburg
Leading manufacturers and car owners in Pittsburg favor the Gould-Wabash plan to gain entry to the city. They condemn city officials for pigeonholing the franchise ordinance. Vice President Ramsey of the Wabash visited Pittsburg but left with unsatisfied questions about the measure.
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Pittsburg
Gould-Wabash Syndicate
Wabash
Ramsey
The
Lake Erie's President Named in Rail Split
As a consequence of Callaway’s resignation from New York Central, leadership at Pittsburg Lake Erie and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern will be divided. Colonel J. M. Schoonmaker, currently vice president and general manager of Lake Erie, will become president with headquarters in Pittsburg, selected by W. K. Vanderbilt.
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Callaway
New York Central
Pittsband Lake Erie
Lake Shore
Railroads plan routes and management changes
Pennsylvania to enter Cumberland via B O tracks and use Queen City Station. Toledo street railway system to come under Everett Moore of Cleveland within sixty days. Altoona shops to ship twenty five carloads of workers to Harrisburg convention. Bridge work resumes on Thirty third street. Rock Island to shorten KC to Chicago line by thirty two miles. Newport and Sherman's Valley to build a narrow gauge lumber road into Ambutsen Valley. Delaware Maryland and Virginia Railroad directors elected at Georgetown with A J Cassatt as president and notable Maryland and Delaware figures in leadership.
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Toledo
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Cleveland
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Kansas City
Chicago
Newport and
Sherman's Valley Railroad
Ambutsen’s Valley
Franklin County
Pennsylvania Lumber Company
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Railroad Company
Georgetown
Del
A. J. Cassatt
John P. Green
John M. Harding
Apes W. Smith
George W. Massey
John. W
Frank D. Howell
John Cassels
Daniel 3. Newhall
An Aahten
Eton
W. Houston
Richard D. Barcay
Atd Geiecane Boe
Walter Smith
Maryland
Perilous camp games in lumber camps despite danger
A fragment describes a brutal winter pastime for lumbermen called Jack, where two blindfolded men kneel in a camp room, grasping leather straps as they await a dangerous whack, illustrating the harsh, risk filled nature of lumber camp recreation.
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Pearse
Lfe
Jack
Lota
Fragmentary Sports Quip Describes Rough Play Dynamics
A partial text notes that sports games can start without malice but may escalate into fierce clashes as play continues. It mentions hard blows and the expectation of roughness developing during the contest.
Queer English Town From the Scientific American
Northwich, center of Britain salt industry, is described as a queer town built on salt. The brine-pumping method caused a subterranean salt lake and widespread subsidence, sinking streets, collapsing walls, and dangerous buildings as houses shift and slide over time.
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Scientific American
Northwich
Great Britain
River Boats in Russia and the Volga Waterways
Engineering Magazine notes vast Arctic scale river traffic in Russia. The Volga basin hosts 8000 miles of waterways with 400 foot long freight craft carrying up to 6000 tons, barges towed by oxen and powered by tugs. Thousands of steamboats and rafts move goods toward Novgorod and the St. Petersburg canal network, facilitating a major annual fair with hundreds of millions in merchandise.
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Volga
St. Petersburg
Caspian
Addiof
Ae Ij
Novgorod
Russia
Orth Archangel
Moscow
Asia
Quick Eaters in New York Lunch Rooms
A New York Sun report quotes a lunchroom cashier noting downtown workers spend about eight minutes on lunch, not fifteen. The establishment serves about 8,000 patrons daily, with hash portion sizes large enough to fill a wagon, reflecting the vast lunchtime business.
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New York
Christian Spirit Ad Horse For Sale In Minnesota Ad
A humorous Minnesota horse for sale advert from the Chicago Record-Herald mocks overly cautious buyers and self serving bidders. The seller jokes about insurance feeding habits and even offering a derrick and tele oan pole to hitch the horse with. The piece critiques David Harum style cant and hints at a potential damages claim.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Minnesota
David Harum
Sisy Supet Niente
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