Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Philadelphia Times in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1900

Page

8

Market report notes favorable crop news and short-covering rally

The market rose on rains ending the drought with optimism in London and New York. Arbitrage and covering of shorts boosted stocks including Sugar Refining and New York Central as Morgan’s expected return spurred buying. Grangers and rail shares led gains while final hours trimmed some profits despite an overall firmer tone. The Sub-Treasury showed a $548,145 debt at the Clearing House.

London Northwest South Africa Russia Pekin J. Pierpont Morgan New York Central Shorts Grangers Atchison Preferred Burlington Baltimore Ohio Norfolk and Western Reading Federal Steel General Railroad Sub-Treasury

Philadelphia Market Report Reflects Light Trading and Firm Prices

London and New York gains translated to the local exchange with light but firmer activity. Marsden rose to 106% as Philadelphia investors toured its plants. Philadelphia Electric rose but Electric Storage Battery stock slipped despite bids. Consolidated Lake Superior advanced to 33 as Asphalt traded above 5 before closing. The piece notes a rumored new Asphalt Company takeover and mentions steel and railroad stocks with limited movement.

London New York Local Exchange Marsden Philadelphia Gibbs Philadelphia Electric Board of Governors Consolidated Lake Superior Board Room Asphalt Company of America Cambria Bethlehem Midvale Steel Company Pennsylvania Reading First Northern Pacific Common Northern Pacific

Stock Broker John R Moore Suspended by Philadelphia Exchange

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange suspended John R Moore amid insolvency concerns. Known to be Introv- Die for weeks, he joined J B Moore & Co in 1898 and faced loan obligations totaling about 17 000. His firm’s accounts are nearly closed and a Wilmington firm is involved in the later developments.

John R. Moore Philadelphia Stock Exchange Moore Renee Wilmington Lachey Toe

North Atlantic Squadron Leaves Boston for Home Port

The North Atlantic Squadron under Rear Admiral Farquhar sailed from Boston toward home after a June 13 gathering at Boston and Newport RB. I. The squadron's departure marks the close of exercises and patrols along the coast.

Boston Newport RB. I North Atlantic Farquhar

Market Report Touches on Dividends and Bonds

A sweeping summary shows dividend declarations across many firms including Boston Beltings and Union Ferry. Utilities like Consolidated Gas and Southwestern Telegraph expand capital stock while Pacific Mall and Erie Canal assets attract corporate moves. Gold shipments to Paris and steady exchange rates frame a busy financial landscape with rail and mining stocks active.

Russians Eyes New York Agency To Handle Bank Disbursements

M. Rothstein Imperial Bank of Russia chief arrives in New York and studies opening an agency to manage Russian disbursements estimated at nearly 10 million dollars yearly. Charles Fairchild of New York Security and Trust says Russia is not seeking a loan in the New York market.

J. J. HM Great Northern Northwest M. Rothstein Imperial Bank of Russia New York Charles 3. Fairchild New York Security and Trust Company Sals

Electric Vehicle Company Plans Major Capital Increase

President R M A Lloyd of the Electric Vehicle Company explains a proposed 6 million dollar capital rise to 18 million. The move aims to acquire Columbia Automobile, Columbia Electric Vehicle and Manufacturing, and New Haven Carriage firms, doubling profits as holdings shift to the EV Company. Lloyd sails for Europe on July 11 to study foreign markets for U S vehicles.

R. McA. Lloyd The Electric Vehicle Company Columbia Automobile Company Columbia Electric Vehicle and Manufacturing Company New Haven Carriage Company Lloyd Europe

Stocks and Bonds Sold on the Bourse Floor

Barnes & Lofland auctioned a varied list of securities including 175 Daylight Prism Company shares, 70 percent of 4 Philadelphia Rifle Club shares, 80 German-American Title and Trust Company shares, multiple Kensington National Bank holdings, and 2100 shares of various banks and coal companies. The catalog shows par values from $1 to $1,000 across banks, rail and utility firms, insurance, and mining interests with numerous lots traded.

Barnes & Lofland Daylight Prism Company Pennsylvania GOB Ices Esc Girard National Bank Philadelphia Rifle Club Ceres Consolidation National Bank Kensington National Bank Tenth National Bank Philadel-Ia Integrity Title Insurance, Trust and Safe Deposit Company Guyandot Coal Land Association Guysien By Land Association Common Highland Coal Company Walnut Streets Passenger Railway Co Thirteenth Fifteenth Streets Passenger Railway Company Northern Liberties Gas Company Ninth National Nk West Trust and Safe Deposit Philadelphia City Cheatnut Pag Ee Finance Company of Pennsylvania Westmoreland Coal Company Oy Mite Co Semnon Reliance Insurance

Foreign Exchange Rates Reported by Brown Brothers Co

Brown Brothers & Co reports currency figures for various dates with interest highlights. Rates include 60 days at 4.85 percent and shorter terms around 4.88 3 days and 5.13 to 5.14 for other periods, with several entries unclear or incomplete.

Brown Brothers & Co

Obstinate Man Gives Census Information After Court

After failing to provide census data due to a lost bank investment, Beck Michael Ellicott of 2413 Masher Street reversed and supplied all required details. Haugh Risden, a Twenty fourth ward census enumerator, appeared before Magistrate Thornton charged with pocketbook theft during data gathering and is held on $500 bond.

Beck Michael Ellicott Mascher Street Keystone National Bank Haugh Risden Twenty-fourth Thornton

Sullivan Returns to Face Accusers After Eleven Years

Indianapolis June 13. John E Sullivan absconding Marion county clerk who fled in 187? under a charge of embezzling about 80000 of public money returned to the city this afternoon seeking to face his accusers after eleven years of wandering.

Indianapolis Ind John E. Sullivan Marion County

Grand Duke of Oldenburg Dies at Rastede

The Grand Duke of Oldenburg died at noon today at his summer residence in Rastede. Born in 1827, he began his reign in 1853 and aligned with Prussia in early years, later ceding Schleswig and Holstein to Prussia after 1866. He is succeeded by his son Frederick, who married a daughter of Prince Frederick Charles.

Oldenburg Grand Duke of Oldenburg Rastede Nicholas of Prussia Austria Schleswig Holstein Premen Charles Frederick Frederick Charles

Grain and Produce Market Reports Mixed on Demand

Receipts total 14 622 bushels with 2400 shipped and 380 340 on hand while offerings stay moderate and demand remains mainly for high quality fruits. Prices listed for strawberries blackberries gooseberries cherries peaches and oranges reflect varied regional supply with some items quoted per quart per crate and per box across multiple locations.

Fim North Carolina Delaware Southern Carriot Southern Florida Havana Porto B Rico California

Market Receipts and Quiet Trading Across Commodities

Receipts total 86,652 bushels with shipments 184,463 bushels and stock 1,210 bushels. The option market was quiet and declined after Tuesday’s rates. Cables eased but foreign limits were too low to sustain business. Local car lots remained firm on light demand. One car No 3 yellow track sold at 46 cents. No 2 mixed bid 44 to 44 1/2 cents for June. Car lots in ham-ee 44 44 1/4 cents bid. 8 420 bid ashes likely.

Ateady Eas Tsic Aney Hameee Fou Ashe

Receipts and Shipments Reported From Grain Market

Receipts totaled 338 bushels with shipments at 5226 bushels and stock at 382031 bushels. Car lots were quiet but firm as supply tightened. Export demand noted. Seven cars No 2 white clipped at 2 cents.

Market Receipts and Prices Pause as Jobbers Hesitate

Receipts reach 2 255 barrels and 1 898 068 pounds in sacks amid a firm market. Jobbers lack confidence and supply only what is necessary. Price quotes include Winter super around 2.50 to 2.65, Pennsylvania roller clear about 3.30 to 3.45, Western winter clear 3.30 to 3.45, patent around 3.75 to 4.00, and other grades from 3.10 to 4.25 depending on quality.

Commodity Prices See Narrow Movements Amid Quiet Trade

Market notes indicate limited activity with prices described as in small supply and firm. A quoted barrel price of 3150.3400 per unit suggests speculative demand for quality goods and patent-grade products.

Market steady for solid packed and prints amid firm demand

Receipts of both solid-packed and prints were moderate and the market ruled firm, with a fair demand for desirable table grades. We quote solid-packed extra eighteen cents, firsts nineteen cents, prints fancy wholesale twenty cents, jobbing twenty two and a half cents.

Market Update on Dairy Prices and Trade Quietness

Offerings were light and prices firmly held as trade remained quiet. New York full cream and fancy Geelinan brands quoted at various small fractions, Bebise at mid range, and skimmed portions noted by quality. Swine cheese prices tied to quality levels with similar cautious trading, reflecting stable market conditions.

Welsbach Commercial Company Wall Street New York Welsbachener Welsbeck

Market Demand for Fine Fresh Stock Noted in Report

Market observers report healthy demand for fine fresh stock with steady offerings. Traders note moderate supply and stable interest amid ongoing market activity.

Orm

Local live poultry prices hold steady amid fair demand

Live supplies remained moderate and prices firm as buyers showed fair demand for fowls hens and related poultry products.

Undefined Commodity Sale List From Jobbing Market

A catalog of assorted meat and related goods described in generic terms. Items include smoked beef and ham varieties, pork products, lard, breakfast bacon, and city refined lard by unit price or average, with notes on curing, packing in tierces or tubs, and brand or quality references.

Refiners' Prices With Cash and Day-Closing Discounts

Prices for refined sugar grades are listed with a 1 percent cash discount at seven days and a 30 day rebate. Sub ject to rebates, prices include powdered 5.70c, crown crystal A 5.00c, standard granulated 5.85c, ay 5.60, extra granulated 5.70c, conf A 5.40c, soft Nos. 16 to 1 around 4.80 to 5.25c.

Grain Prices and Market Observations

Receipts light and inquiry fair for desirable grades while poorer qualities lag. Prices shown include rye at 17.30 for No. 1 straight, oats around 10 to 16.50 for various Nos, mixed grades at 14 to 15, and wheat No. 1 about 10 to 10.50 with No. 2 near 9. Prices reflect market firmness amid uneven demand.

Market Notes Quiet with Bran Prices Mentioned

Quiet trading at the fol notes moderate offerings of winter bran in bulk at 16.50 per ton and bran in sacks by size at a similar level.

Cotton Prices Hold Steady in Upland Middling Basis

Cotton markets showed a steady tone at 9 percent per pound for middling uplands as buyers, especially spinners, operated cautiously and purchased sparingly.

Columbia Honors Prominent Men

At Columbia University's commencement today the degree of LL D was conferred on Lord Pauncefote the British Ambassador to the United States and Thomas Brackett Reed former Speaker of the House of Representatives.

New York Columbia University Lord Pauncefote United States Thomas Brackett Reed Sposhye House of HeRreeeeters Grees Capea & — Ee Ro Jo Hortand

Market notices for poultry prices at fair request

Fragmentary poultry price notes list Fresh-killed Fowls and broiling chickens with varied terms such as Western choice ten cents and old roosters. Mentions sizes and unclear vendor names, indicating a dated market price column.

National Convention Week at Willow Grove Promotes Rail Journey

A Willow Grove program runs during National Convention Week featuring quick travel via Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Beginning June 16 the schedule includes a national and patriotic air programme presented to visitors and attendees.

Willow Grove Philadelphia Reading

Market Report Potatoes Steady Prices and Supply

Desirable pew potatoes were in fair demand and ample supply at former rates. Old potatoes were quiet and weak. See there vegetables were abundant and had a fair outlet at steady prices. We quote New York and Western potatoes choice long and round per bushel 40 to 45 cents. New York and Western fair to good per bushel 40 to 45 cents. Southern New potatoes, choice to good.

New York and Western

Mor and Brown Lead Local Names in List of Officials

A fragment lists several individuals including Mor, Brown, Benjamin, Richard, Garrett, Jenks, Gaw and Gowen as part of a local names roster. The incomplete snippet implies a roster of officials or notable residents in early records.

MA Souen John A. Brown Ji Benjamin Richa John BR. Garrett William H. Jenks William H. Gaw Francis I. Gowen

Did Boulden Kidnap His Own Daughters

Special Telegram from The Times reports Harry Boulden a farmer near Elkton Maryland was arrested by Sheriff F Ambrose Price on charges of kidnapping his four daughters. Warrants were issued after a prior ruling sent all four daughters to Henry Watson's Children's Home in Baltimore, while male children remained with the father.

Elkton Harry B. Boulden F. Ambrose Price Joseph Corriden Harry Boulden Groves Henry Watson Baltimore Boulden Price Delaware William 8 Evans

Editors Take Their Annual Outing in Maryland

The Maryland Democratic Editorial Association met at Elkton and began their annual outing along the Chesapeake Bay. They received their first reception at Chestertown this afternoon as the trip continues for several days visiting prominent sites on the Eastern Shore.

the Times Elkton Maryland Democratic Editorial Association Chesapeake Bay Chestertown

Treasure Ship Burns for Porto Rico with Million in Treasure

The transport Burnside sails from New York for San Juan de Porto Rico carrying $1,000,000 in American money gold silver and paper to fund circulation in Porto Rico. Armed guards protect the strong boxes as the ship leaves this afternoon.

Porto Rico Washington Burnside New York San Juan de Porto Rico

Aga Schoemaker Company Incorporation Filed in Wilmington

A certificate of incorporation was filed in Dover Delaware today for the Aga Schoemaker Company of Wilmington. The document notes a corporate purpose related to transport or processing and states the company is incorporated in the state.

Dover Del Aga Schoemaker Company Wilmington Ork Vn Pog Photograph Paper Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ask Eales It Co Rwymer Bethlehem Steel Okla Gulf Dan Superior Diam State Steel Fourth Street Marsden Lehigh Norristown Hee Iron & Steel North Am Eeeaven Ss North Penna Phila Traction IR ‘A. Co Reing United Co Warwick I. Aa T Welsbach Light Westmorelan M Ee Amer Wys. Cambria Cambria Steel N. P United Phil Ieee Jon Steel Diam. Steel Inter. P Asphal Elect Phila I Superior Penna Steel Odo H. Steel United Bo Ds Lehigh Valle Cove Seesweeenen United Rw T. c Teeters Choctaw & Meee State Boston Beltings Company Granger Consolidated Gas Amsterdam Union Ferry Company Mellen American Smelting and Refining Company Western Union Telegraph Company Cm Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Gonpens Ee Buffalo Hamp Fitchburg Railroad Otis Elevator Company United Gas Improvement Ain Minneapolis and St. Louis Sloss-Sheffeld Steel and Iron Company Stock Exchange Sonata Stock Exchange Mr. Vanderbilt Mr. Morgan A. A. Housman Throgmorton Street Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America Erie Canal Company William J. Latta Martin Maloney Ninth National Bank National Typewriter Company Saatiows Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railread Rallreed Company Pittsberg, Binghamtossed Easton Berlin Paris Paris Exchange Bank of France Sigad United Power and Transportation Company Susquehanna Iron and Steel Company Consolidated Electric Company Kittanning and Fort City Sruse Eli ‘Oe Pth Treasury General Fund National Bank W. W. Gibbs Middle West Robert H. Foerderer John F. Hauifen George W. Roydhouse Arthur Moore A. W. Sueger Caleb PF. Pax Edward C. Lee Francis Henderson Thaw Bonsall Taylor Sarre S Rogers H. W George W. Pooch Wee i Achicloe Gibbs Marke Corea Gage Uu. S Imi U Michael Ellicott Sullivan Duchy of Oldenburg Lee Penna Pacific Ius Peo. Gas & Coke PON Co Wester Saale Restawest Tron 'K Steel Rio Grande Ee Lastbore Railway Coluel & Iron Detroit Great North Lake Erle Hock Coal & Tal Ie Hocking Valley Wis Central Astexeat Eee Bevder tInter Iowa Central Teres U.S Adams Express Ennee Atchison Gen Bessens C. R Can Henne Esas Ches Joo Cc. B St. P Betersens Hk & P Gen San G, C Mid Em Ave R. G Teenens den Deny Tram Peter & M. Id Gold Reese Son Electric Co. of N. Ist E. Lex Peewee Satteeeras Gas & San Alex P. div Abeer Ease Gas of Bergen Co Vailey Hous Tex L&n Lacrede Gas of St. L Scioto Valley N Mo Car Pac. Col. Tr Texas BOL, Mob N. Y. Cen N.Y Cen H.R Tex O. Cen Nort. & West Con It Trust Co Nor. Pace Len Eden B. Steet Sh. L Pacific Coast Cecil Columbia Chicago Girard Trust Company Capital F. B. Morris es N. _ELY A. Jackson Cake J. Rhoads Edward 8. Page Geo. Tucker Bispham N. E. Cor. Broa Geo. H. McFadden Henry Tatnall Isaac H. Clothier John C. Sims Pemb Peeetilanen Josiah M. Thos Dewitt Ci Cuyler Chestnut Sts Allegheny Pittsbura County of Alae Court House Pittsburg A. D W. E. Thompson Fourth and Chestnut Streets BEN J. H. Gaskill & CO Bankers and Brokers N. W. Cor 5Th and Chestnut Sts W. H. Cole, Jr Rouvillot & CO Chestnut Street Chica Delaware Corporations Theel North Sixth Pestthvely Phtia's Cermany Aartse Somes Meocs Ec Eerie Tees Privese Beelta DR. Montgomery
Search Courier

Search the Philadelphia Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Philadelphia Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication