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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1900

Page

8

Heat Sapping Trade Yet Sugar Rallies in Dull Market

A New York telegram describes a very quiet trading day with few gains and broad declines. Despite earlier fractional advances in international stocks and pressure on rail and steel issues, sugar prices rose ten cents per 100 pounds as refiners gain momentum.

New York Boston International Baltimore and Ohio Northern Pacific Common Southern Railway Wheeling and Lake Erie Lake Erie and Western Brooklyn Union Gas Company Missouri Pacific Tennessee Coal and Iron International Paper Burlington and Atchison

Market Stagnation Marks Philadelphia Trading Day

The Philadelphia Market reports a near standstill with fewer than 12,000 shares traded. Most activity centered on American Railways Marsden Philadelphia Electric Union Traction and Read ing first preferred, while broader markets showed minimal price movement and scarce news.

American Railways Marsden Asphalt Reading First Preferred Diamond State Steel Uch Philadelphia Electric Union Traction Ashalt Consolidated Lake Superior Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Reading First Stock Exchange

International Banking Rates and Bank Notes Shifts

Foreign financial news notes discounts cut at Bank of Bombay from 6 to 5 percent and Bank of England to 8 percent, with open market at 2 percent. Berlin private rates rise to 5 percent while Mexico’s National Bank declares 17 percent dividend and J P Morgan & Co. active in Mexico’s central bank shares. France and England weekly statements show mixed changes in circulation, reserves, and discounted bills with notable gains in gold and bullion. The Tate of discount is now quoted at 3 percent.

Bank of Bombay Bank of England Berlin House of J. P. Morgan & Co New York New Central Bank Mexico House of Bleichroeder Deutsche Bank of Berlin Bank of France Gov- Sovtiea Tate Bank of Mugland Gualiy South Africa

Wholesale prices edge higher in Chicago futures report

Chicago June 14 futures update shows leading contracts with modest gains as trade notes prices for commodities like Spent and related goods show opening and high levels. Market activity reflects cautious investor demand amid uncertain near term factors.

Chicago Uily Bs Chase Dort

Markets End Week Mixed as Banks rise and Dividends Delayed

In Philadelphia stocks and bonds, banks show strength with large deposits and reserves rising. The International Silver Company defers its second quarter preferred stock dividend after a surplus year, while industry analysts warn prices may fall to production costs to curb output.

International Silver Company Gepeeutay Aes Poe Es Oa

Rumors and Dividends Move in Wide Market Swings

Financial news notes a 10 point rise in refined sugar prices and a total of 13 820 000 in gold shipments since April 25. Dividend announcements from Girard Trust, Boston Electric, Baltimore and Ohio, and others pepper a cautious market while Morgan stocks show slight strength. London market eases as New York prices shift.

City credit balances and oil shipments report

OM City on June 14 reports credit balances of 1.25 dollars with no bids on certificates. Shipments total 100965 barrels, with an average of 4792 barrels per run 90440 barrels and an overall average of 90468 barrels.

OM City

Real Estate Plans for Southwestern National Bank Move Forward

Plans for the Southwestern National Bank on Broad and South streets advance to contractors for estimating. Architect Henry D. Dagit will supervise, with a two story modern Renaissance design featuring red sandstone base, Pompeian brick, terra cotta color, a stone entrance porch, mahogany fixtures, and a beaded glass dome over the central banking space. Occupancy expected December 1, 1900.

Southwestern National Bank Broad South Streets Henry D. Dagit Broad Street William Steele & Sons Withe South Broad Street Mour Davis Rjie Steenet Peto Ve Kummerle Betz Feeble Minded Institute Vineland N. J Sansom Street John E. Lynch Gorgas Street Pelham

Preston Pleads Guilty to Bigamy Forged in 1800s

William H. Preston pleaded guilty to bigamy in criminal court and was sentenced by Judge Finletter to one year. He had first married his first wife in 1805, then wed Gertrude Knight after separating from the prior spouse, with complications noted in the case.

Preston Williaam H. Preston Finletter Bessie York Gertrude Knight Saan Domarried

Farquhar Leads North Atlantic Squadron into Boston Harbor

Rear Admiral Norman H. Farquhar brought five vessels of the North Atlantic squadron into Boston Harbor at noon. The Indiana remained at President Roads due to lack of space in the upper harbor. A thirteen gun salute was fired by the nav[y] yard and returned by the New York.

Boston Harbor Boston Norman H. Farquhar Indiana President Roads Upper Harbor New York

Jamaica Faces Financial Straits Amid Islandwide Struggles

Kingston reports Jamaica’s economy in dire condition as authorities seek relief loans at 2 percent to avert widening fiscal crisis. Officials cite severe shortages and rising debt pressures jeopardizing public services and growth prospects.

Grain and Produce Receipts and Prices in Market Report

The market opened stronger with Western support but cooled on prospects of Northwest rains. Export demand rose with 120,000 bushels for export on rate terms and contract wheat quoted June at 7.5c bid 7c asked. Car lots list No 2 red 75c bid 76c asked. steamer No 2 red 7c bid 74c asked. New and Southern potatoes and vegetables show varied quotations across regions.

New York and Western North Carolina Norfolk Florida Virginia Charleston

Grain receipts and prices in quiet export market

Receipts total 90 680 bushels with shipments 144 908 and stock 846 892. Export inquiry remains strong with higher cables. Car lots scarce and firm. No 2 yellow sold on track at 46 cents. No 2 mixed for export bid 44 1/4 cents. Local car lots quiet but firm. No 2 white failed at 20 1/2 cents due to low limits.

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Grain Market Quotes and Receipts Report

Receipts total 3 110 barrels and 8 651 382 pounds in sacks. Demand was hand to mouth but market tone firm with moderate offerings. Quotations list Winter superfine to patent flour prices across several mills and brands with narrow spreads.

Pennsylvania City Mills Extra

Quiet Firm Quotation on Barrels and Patent Quality

A quiet but firm quotation sets at $3150.40 per barrel for standard barrels and fancy patent quality. The note emphasizes price as the benchmark for quality in the given market context.

Market Update With Steady Prices Despite Liberal Supplies

Activity remains fairly high while supplies stay liberal and prices hold steady. The report lists various wholesale items including solid-packed goods, epten, 300-5 do, fliats, 18c, prints, fancy, wholesale do, jobbing 2ia24e.

Fair demand and firm pricing in dairy items

The market shows steady request for New York full cream and fancy dairy products in small boxes as new stock. quotes include tair to Oc for assorted entries and part skims noted for quality. Pate shanks described as to quality with limited details.

New York

Fresh stock quotes amid steady demand in Western and Pennsylvania

Choice stock remains moderate with firm demand. Western castes and frost in free canes quoted per 18%e. Pennsylvania and nearby regions show fresh supply at 13 percent.

Pennsylvania

Fowls Steadily Sought Amid Limited Supplies

Live fowls remained in steady demand at full prices as supplies stayed tight. Quotations covered hens old roosters spring chickens and other market items with figures reflecting a best possible level.

Market Report on Poultry Prices and Demand

Dressed was to moderate supply and arm with good demand for choice stock. Fresh killed fowls Western choice strong demand. pricing notes show fair to good margins and notable variability. Local market terms and figures appear garbled but indicate ongoing trade activity in poultry.

LaBige Peumons Marge

Boldly Pasted Menu Snippets From Dented Receipt

Fragmented quotations describe smoked beef in sets with oysters and tenders, Maloc misread, beef spreads claimed at 14.80 with prices and items like breakfast bets and tees. The garbled lines mention averages and butchers notes, suggesting a shop ledger or butcher’s bill.

Bard

Refiners’ pricing terms outlined with rebates and cash discounts

The message notes refiners’ prices set at a 10 point advance with a rebate of Ibe per 100 pounds after thirty days and a 1 wher discount for cash at seven days, indicating financial terms for trading refined metal.

Market Steady for Choice Fruit as Offerings Remain Ample

Market notes show ample fruit offerings with a steady outlet. Quotations list strawberries and berries by quality and region, peaches and pineapples by crate or basket, navels and tangelos by size, and miscellaneous items with varied sizes and prices.

North Carolina Delaware Maryland Southern Florida Porto Rico Editerranean

Market report shows light receipts and firm tone for hay and grain

Receipts were light and the market ruled firm with a fair outlet for desirable grades. Quoted prices include Timothy hay large bales 16.50 to 17, small bales 16.50, No 2 14 to 15.50, No 1 mines 15 to 15.50, straw rye 17.50, oats No 1 10, oats No 2 9, wheat No 1 9.50 to 10, and No 2 9.

Unclear Regional Trade Note on Winter Bran Supplies

Readable fragments indicate market notes on winter bran in bulk and sacks with price cues and sizing. Details are incomplete and entities uncertain.

Bee coats price basis set at 95-16éc per pound

Unclear remnants indicate a quoted price basis for bee coats at 95-16éc per pound. The readable text is fragmented and lacks full context or confirmable entities.

Foreign Exchange Rates and Bank Quotation Murk

Report describes irregular or garbled foreign exchange data with Brown Brothers Co and other entities, noting a 60 day term and rates around 4.85 to 4.88, but the text is garbled and difficult to interpret. No clear date, location, or definitive transaction outcome.

Brown Brothers & Co Sterting Godage Seydare, Saynes, Per & ferSiniets Soda Oe Sau

Increased Train Service To Atlantic City via Philadelphia Route

Philadelphia and Reading route to operate a seventy minute train to Atlantic City starting next Saturday the 16th at 4 30 P M leaving Philadelphia Chestnut and South street ferries. An eighty minute train will depart Atlantic City Main Depot at 8 00 P M on weekdays.

Atlantic City Philadelphia Reading Philadelphia and Reading Atlantic City Railroad Phiadelphia Chestnut Street South Street Main Depot

Miner attacked by highwaymen on Mount Pleasant road

In Greensburg on June 14 Valentine Linskey a miner was waylaid by robbers on a rural road. He was clubbed stabbed and left to die, and is dying from abdominal wounds. Authorities pursued the highwaymen and captured three suspects.

the Times Greensburg Valentine Linskey Mount Pleasant

Director List Names Noted in Public Records

A catalog of directors including S. J. Savingates Erringer Lincoln Godfrey Aertsen John H. Converse William 8 Grant Samuel Y. Heebner William Wyman William H. Lambert William L. DuBois N Parker Shortridge John Story Jenks and William W. Frazier appears in the archival list. The document enumerates multiple individuals linked to governance or corporate boards.

S. J. Savingates Erringer Lincoln Godfrey Aertsen John H. Converse William 8. Grant Samuel Y. Heebner William Wyman William H. Lambert William L. DuBois N. Parker ‘Shortridge John Story Jenks William W. Frazier

Times Special Convention Number Preview

Next Sunday’s Times will publish a special convention issue with a complete account of the 1900 Republican nominating process and a historical record of all prior national conventions. Prominent features include McClure on presidents, a history of the 1856 and 1839 conventions, a full list of national conventions, and illustrated portraits and venue views.

the Times United States A. K. McClure McClure Philadelphia Fremont Dayton Harrisburg Harrison Tyler Sunday Times

Next Sunday's Times Promises Premier Paper

Describes the forthcoming issue of The Times as the very best yet printed in colors and the edition that everyone will want. Highlights the colorful format and broad appeal of the upcoming issue.

Times

School board bond issue approved in Cape May

Special election in Cape May New Jersey approved issuing 35000 dollars in bonds for a new school house. Only 88 votes were cast with a 30 vote majority in favor.

the Times Cape May N. J

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