Stagnation Marks Wall Street Trading Day
A cautious session on June 7 sees little market vigor as traders digest the Chinese situation and wheat advances. Early gains fade into irregular declines with industrials and rails mixed. Sugar Refining leads gains while granger stocks attract notable buying. Bond demand strengthens Union Pacific 4s while Colorado Southern 4s slip. Treasury balance at clearing house shows a debt of $888,406.
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New York
Bull
Bear
Wall Street
Commission
New Jersey Central
Pennsylvania’' Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Jersey Central
London
Union Pacific 46
Colorado Southern
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Market Chuckles and Sharp Dips Blur Philadelphia Shares
The Philadelphia market opened with a near standstill and drifted through a day of mixed results. Strength appeared in Bethlehem and New Haven while Tidewater and Asphalt weakened. Consolidated Lake Superior rose to its high, and Union Traction edged higher near the close. Rumors about railroads and armor plate contracts stirred chatter, but the closing tone was cautious amid widespread irregularity.
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Pennsylvania
Reading First
Lehigh Valley
Tidewater
Cambria
Susquehanna Steel
Bethlehem
New Haven
Consolidated Lake Superior
Marsden
American Railways
Union Traction
Bethlehem Steel
Congress
Bethlehem Company
Carnegie
Lake Superior
Baltimore and
Foreign Financial News Summary from European Banks
The Bank of France weekly report shows notes in circulation down 127.3 million francs and Treasury accounts down 241.5 million francs while silver in hand rises 2.7 million francs. The Bank of England weekly update records total reserve down 1.084 million pounds and circulation up 0.218 million pounds with bullion down 0.516 million and other deposits up 0.120 million. public deposits fall 1.639 million, reserve-to-government ratio at 44.37 percent. American railway shares in London opened dull after New York overnight prices, with partial recovery later.
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Bank of France
Bank of England
Leees
Rawsey Ie
London
New York
Treasury
General Fund
United States
National Bank
Street Gossip Highlights Wall Street Movements
The Boston Stock Exchange closes Monday June 18. Reading shares advance led by Wormeers. Steel billets cut to 28 dollars a ton confirmed. New York banks lose 3.742 million in sub treasury days. George J. Gould elected trustee American Surety New York. St Louis and San Francisco declares 2 percent dividend. Chandler Brothers buys Chicago Board seat. Kansas City Mexico and Orient elects Andrew McKinney director. New York Central May gross up 327,061 and year to date 6,201,900. Market narrow with 35,000 shares traded. Jersey Central and Reading rumors denied. Royal Baking Powder declares 1.5 percent dividend. Northern Pacific directors set 4 percent basis. Atchison bonds under four million. Torrington semiannual 3 percent dividend. Sugar demand firm but no advance expected.
Prices of Old Oil City, June 7 report
Credit balances 1.25 dollars per barrel. Shipments total 151 106 barrels and runs 87 423 barrels. No hide details available. This brief market note records oil balances and throughput at Old Oil City.
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Old Oil City
Grain and Produce Market Report with Mixed Shipments
Receipts total 26 614 bushels with 19 200 bushels shipped and stock at 310 238 bushels. Speculators indifferent and foreign business limited by low order limits while markets open firm up 4 cents on call. Milling grades steady but quiet. various grades quoted and car lots noted across No 2 red and yellow varieties with export demand and mixed bids.
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T&c
Receipts and car sales in light demand markets
Receipts totaled 64 981 bushels with 13 205 bushels outstanding while stock reached 576 012 bushels. Car lots showed light demand but held firm with moderate offerings. exporters showed little interest. Sales included 8 cars No 2 white clipped track at 28 4 20c, 3 cars do choice track at 20 1 2c, and 1 car do in Twentieth street elevator at 20c.
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Twentieth Street
Grain Prices and Purchases Tally in Market Report
Receipts reached 3 048 barrels and 2 320 990 pounds in sacks as buyers held back or traded in small lots to meet demand. Prices were weak to sell but quotably unchanged, with Winter super at 2.25 to 2.40 and various grade ranges noted including Pennsylvania roller and Western winter types.
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Atent
Moving slowly at former rates in oil trade
Prices drift as buyers note steady but slow movement. We quote barrels at three dollars ten and a third to three thirty per barrel for standard grades and higher for fancy patent quality goods.
Market Report Notes Mixed Prices for Goods
The report records liberal pricing for solid-packed and prints while the market remains quiet. Prices show 19 firsts and 20c for prints and goods, with jobbing at 21a%e.
Market Quotations for Dairy Goods and Cheese Prices
Offerings, though not large, met buyers needs with prices barely steady. The quotations list New York full cream fancy small boxes new ade by on fair Sabec partie hoe go Te Swise cheese as te quntiey 3.
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Sabec
Unclear OCR Text on Market Supplies
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Western and Pennsylvania fresh produce with pricing like 18c but lacks coherent events or details. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations beyond generic references.
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Pennsylvania
Poultry Prices With Steady Demand From Market Report
Live poultry availability is moderate with steady firm demand. Quoted prices include fowls and hens at ten percent above allowance, old roosters at seven, and large chickens at specified levels.
Fresh-Killed Fowls and Roosters At Moderate Prices
A fragment from a market listing notes fair supply and moderate prices for fresh-killed fowls and old roosters. The text mentions choicest Eastern stock at 10 cents and various small lots, with unclear branding or full product details.
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Old Roosters
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Market Prices For Potatoes And Vegetables
Supplies of new potatoes were limited and the market was slightly firmer with a fair inquiry. Southern vegetables were plentiful and sold at revised prices. Quotations list New York and Western potatoes, choice, per bushel, and fair to good varieties, per bushel, though some words are garbled in the OCR.
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New York and Western
Fair trade lists variedproduce prices from the South and abroad
A fair trade inventory lists strawberries and blackberries by quart with regional notes from North Carolina and Delaware Maryland, whortleberries from the South, cherries and cantaloupes by unit and crate, pineapples from Florida and the Caribbean, Havana and Porto Rico values, California Navels in several sizes, and Mediterranean sweets with size based pricing.
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North Carolina
Delaware
Maryland
Southern
Florida
Havana
Porto Rico
California
Market prices steady with rebates and cash discounts
The market was firm but quiet with refiners' prices subject to a 15 cent per 100 pounds rebate at 30 days and a 1 percent cash discount at seven days. Copper grades listed include powdered 5.70 cents, crown net crystal A 5.60 cents, standard granulated and fine granulated around 5.00 cents, extra fine refined 5.0 cents, confectioners 0 cents, soft grades Nos 16 to 1 4.80 to 5.25 cents.
Prices and goods in a midmarket meat listing
A fragmented price list shows smoked beef cuts and pork items with quotes such as smoked beef knuckles and tenders, beef hams, family pork, cured hams, ribbed sides, and shoulders in various preparations. Values range from 8 to 21 cents and totals indicate wholesale shorthand.
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Seta
Ialse
Hay and straw prices hold steady amid moderate demand
Offerings of hay were moderate and demand chiefly for desirable grades, keeping prices steady. Straw remained quiet and unchanged. Quoted: Timothy hay large bales 17 dollars, No 1 large bales 16.50, No 3 small bales 16, No 2 15, No 1 wine 15, No 8 14. Rye straw 17, other grains and oats listed with miscellaneous figures.
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Timothy
Moderate Bran Prices and Bulk Sack Rates Noted
A fragmented market note shows winter bran in bulk at 16.50 per ton and bran in sacks to Bise at a specified rate. The text is incomplete but indicates standard commodity pricing in a bulk trade context.
Upland Middling Prices Noted As Quiet Steady
Market observers report a quiet but steady basis of over the counter per pound for middling uplands with little volatility and steady demand observed across trading desks.
Market Report Notes Varied Grain and Dairy Prices
On the Preface Exchange today the butter market was steady. Creameries offered 15 to 19 cents, dairies 13 to 7 cents, and cheese steady at 8 1/2 to 9 cents. Eggs remained steady for fresh stock.
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Soren
Decree in Equity Suit Against Drexel Co and Whitney Co
Common Pleas Court No 4 entered yesterday a decree in the equity suit by William L Elkins P A B Widener George W Elkins William Flynn Joshua Rhodes and M K McMullen against Drexel Co and Whitney Stephenson. The ruling allowed the motion to amend the plaintiff prayer. The case concerns transactions in consolidating Pittsburg traction firms and the complainants claim Whitney Stephenson owe them securities valued at 650000.
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William L. Elkins
P. A. B. Widener
George W. Elkins
William Flynn
Joshua Rhodes
M. K. McMullen
Drexel & Co
Whitney & Stephenson
Pittsburg Traction Companies
General Howard Re-Elected President of Missionary Society
Detroit June 7 Major General C O Howard of Burlington Vermont was unanimously re elected president of the Congregational Home Missionary Society. Officers named include vice presidents Senator Joseph R Hawley William H Wanamaker Rev Charles R Brown H Clark Ford Thomas C McMillan Rev George A Gordon Harvey J Hollister Rev Michael Burnhan Cornelius D Wood Rev Edward D Easton recording secretary Rev William H Holman auditor George Edgell executive committee Rev Watson L Phillips Rev Stephen M Newman Rev Charles R Jefferson Charles L Beckwith N Frank A Ferris named to the panel.
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Burlington
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Connecticut
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Pennsylvania
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California
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Ohio
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Illinois
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Missouri
Cornelius D. Wood
New York
Edward D. Easton
Wisconsin
William H. Holman
Southport
Conn
George Edgell
Watson L. Philips
New Haven
Stephen M. Newman
Ashington
Charles R. Jefferson
Arles L. Beckwith
Orange
Frank A. Ferris
South Norval
Shipping News Highlights Arrivals and Goods Transfer
Friday June 8 reports a series of arrivals at port including Steamer Leon from Norway with fruit for United Fruit Company and Steamer Aggs carrying iron ore for Barker & McCall. Also listed are Parthian with Boston merchandise, Elko with Troy Albany goods, and Yemassee with need er perhaps cargo. Multiple British and American vessels and firms such as William P. Clyde & Co. are named among the arrivals and cargoes.
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Barker & McCall
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Crisp
Shields
Neill
Need
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Clyde & Co
Grace
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Maritime listings of 19th century American and British vessels
A compact roster of ships and schooners with owners and home ports including Steamer Gulf Stream Steamer Benefactor Steamer Richard Willing Steamer Ericsson Steamer Williamsport Schooner William P Hood Schooner Gracie D. Chambers Schooner Annie B. Mitchell and others. Contains lines for British steamer Gadsby and Bayonne along with German steamer Von Hugo and several craft under William P. Clyde & Co and Hager, Groves, and Cummins firms.
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Richmond
William P. Clyde & Co
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New York
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Ericsson
Grace
Williamsport
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New Bedford
Annie B. Mitchell
Mehaffey
Boston
Hardt & Cummins
Alma
Wallace
Boothbay
Haldt & Cummins
Breakwater Passes as Warships Sail for Dunkirk and Antwerp
Delaware Bay and River News notes Breakwater passed out steamers including Oriflamme bound for Dunkirk and Belgium, Mexicano to Vera Cruz, and Tromp to New York, plus Elintranda to Ponce and Sea King towing barges. Listings include numerous tugs and schooners under varying headings with winds Southerly at 30 miles, barometer 30.02.
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William C. Wickham
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Baltimore
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Eee A Anderson
Richyoo Vanow
Salem
Manhasset Tackenser
John B. Carrington
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Freights and Charters Navy Trade Rates Brief
Schooner Standard 600 tons coal from Philadelphia to Savannah at 75 cents and return to New York with lumber at 5.25 dollars free wharf. British steamer Aragonia iron ore from ye to Philadelphia or Baltimore at 8-3. Steamer Frey iron ore from aoe eer apt be Be.
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Favonian ashore at Algiers may be total wreck
Notes of the shipping report the British steamer Favonian from Liverpool has gone ashore on rocks at Algiers and will probably be a total wreck. The British steamer Chee 2 Piste 30 Jane 4 and vessel details follow with topmast and water depth noted.
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Notable Financial Directors Listed in Historical Ledger
A ledger of directors includes S. J. Livingston Erringer Lincoln Godfrey James M. Aerteen John H. Converse William 8 Grant Samuel Y Heebner William Weightman William H. Lambert William L. DuBois N Parker Shortridge John Story Jenks and William W. Frazier, detailing their roles in institutional governance.
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Lincoln Godfrey
James M. Aerteen
John H. Converse
William 8. Grant
Samuel Y. Heebner
William Weightman
William H. Lambert
William L. DuBois
N. Parker Shortridge
John Story Jenks
William W. Frazier
Real Estate Plans for West Philadelphia and Camden Projects
Real estate news notes multiple upcoming builds and alterations. William R. Dougherty plans a three story brick residence at Ogontz Park for Charles F. Wall with Lawrence Visscher Boyd as designer. Walnut Street Theatre back-of-house work proceeds while other seven story fireproof additions, church, and apartment projects move forward. Various contracts, bids, and mortgage transactions are listed across West Philadelphia, Hunting Park, and Camden properties with architects Furness Evans Co, Milligan Webber, Trumbauer, and others cited.
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William Steele & Sons
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Sansom
Walter A. Drysdale
Hale
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End of a Receivership for Wellman Steels
Chester June 7 The receivership of the Wellman Steel Company ends with the plant valued at 5 million dollars and six years of court control. Creditors will receive about 24 percent after a 1 percent reserve is divided. An ongoing corporation now runs the mill in all departments.
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