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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1900

Page

8

Trading Was Professional On The Stock Exchange

Prices fluctuated within narrow limits as traders acted on the belief of continued small profits. Steel stocks fell on mills closing and price cuts while railroad issues dominated activity. Northern Pacific declared a one per cent dividend after hours, with speculation that a larger payout would have affected prices tomorrow.

TIMES New York Stock Exchange Paddy Algether Tennessee Coal and Iron Federal Steel Northern Pacific Mr. Morgan Mr. Hill Brooklyn Rapid Transit

Market Report Shows Activity Shift in Philadelphia Trades

The Philadelphia market saw higher activity with shares trading 5 000 above Thursday. Marsden rose while Electric Company of America fell amid rumors about the Long Island property sale. officials say auditors still review accounts and a report due next Monday may trigger cash payment.

Marsden and Electric Company of America Marsden Electric Company of America Long Island Philadelphia Electric Consolidated Lake Superior Vulcanite Alcatraz Richardson & Ross Asphalt Company of America Northern Pacific Ttem Northern Pacific Common Philadelphia Mellen Northwest Northwestern Railroad

Chicago Electric Traction Receivership Tied to Trolley Conversion

Isaac I. Rice, president, says receivership stems from needed switch from storage battery to trolley. Lack of unanimous consent from first mortgage bondholders prevented a prior lien, forcing issuance of about $150,000 in receivers’ certificates. Company claims future value and current profitability but insufficient to cover interest.

Chicago Electric Traction Company

Gossip of the Street on May trade gains and dividends

May foreign commerce set records with Northern Pacifics 80 085 gain in early June. Banks lose 3 583 000 to the Sub Treasury while Alkali and other stocks hit new lows. several companies declare dividends and stock actions ripple through the market as exports and gold movement draw attention.

New York Sub-Treasury

Grain and Produce Market Report With Mixed Crop Figures

Receipts reach 15 097 bushels with 44 742 shipments and 318 701 in stock. Markets open weak then steady with Thursday levels. deteriorating export demand and lower cables. Wheat futures quoted June at 74 1/4 cents bid 75 1/4 asked while car lots show No 2 yellow at 46 cents on track and No 2 mined near 44 1/4 cents bid 44 1/2 asked.

Chicago

Desirable new potatoes priced as wholesale quotes

Potatoes describe revised prices and quality levels for New York Western and Southern stocks. Potatoes present as choice long and round at 38 to 40 cents per bushel, fair to good 30 to 35 cents. barrels of Southern new potatoes range 1.75 to 2.00 dollars, prime 1.25 to 1.50, No 2 7 to 9 cents. Other vegetables list prices per barrel or crate for cabbage, eggplant, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers with regional origins and quoted ranges.

New York and Western North Carolina Norfolk Florida Mississippi Virginia Charleston Courpany United States Electric Railway and Light Srmpany Co. L. S. Tingley A. Alm Philadelphia Reading Andee Dinio Liberty Street Terminal New York Jersey City New Terminal Whitehall Street South Ferry Bethlehem Easton Lehigh and Wyoming Valleys Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago Black Diamond Express Schuylkill Valley R. R Phoenixville Pottstown Sunda Express M. Accom Lebanon Gettysburg Bottavilie P. O Shamokin—Express Accomaa Flovaiee Beno Weik-dare Sunda

Grain shipments and stock levels show steady demand

Receipts total 27,220 bushels with shipments 81,590 bushels and stock at 288,257 bushels. Local car lots were in small supply and firm, but demand was moderate. Exporters faced a fair demand with on track sales and 30,000 versdls for export on private terms.

Market Receipts and Quotations for Various Grains

Receipts show 3 729 barrels and 3 975 576 pounds moved slowly and unsatisfactorily with limited mill activity. Quotations list Winter super at 2.50 to 2.05, extras 2.05 to 2.90. Pennsylvania roller clear 3.30 to 3.45 and straight 3.45 to 3.55. Western winter clear 3.30 to 3.45 and straight 3.45 to 3.55. patent 3.7 to 4.5. ores clear 8.25 and straight 3.50 to 3.00. tent 4.10. favorite brands 4. rena oh tie extra 2.05 to 2.00. clear 3.00 to 3.65. patent 4.85.

Pennsylvania

Quiet Firm Tone on Barrel Pricing for Patent Quality

The market spoke in a restrained manner at 3.15 to 3.40 dollars per barrel with a clear preference for fancy patent quality oil. Buyers acknowledged the range as fair given grade and supply, keeping bids modest and stable.

Hay and straw market report with varied prices

Demand for hay favored better grades with fair sales at former rates. Straw remained quiet but steady amid small supplies. Reported prices include Timothy hay high grade at 17.50 per large bale and 16.50 to 17.00 for other sizes, No. 1 straw rye at 17.50, No. 2 straw at 16 to 13, and wheat price quoted around 9 to 10.

Timothy

Market Report Reflects Steady Demand for Meats and Grains

Butcher trade remains quiet but steady on midland uplands prices. Beef cuts such as smoked beef and ham show mixed notes with small changes. pork and lard hold near prior levels. Winter bran and bran in sacks are listed with bulk prices and size notes.

Fruit Prices Report From Regional Markets

Southern peaches sold in fair demand and steady. California oranges and Southern pineapples in moderate supply and fair demand at fair prices. Choice berries and cherries moved fairly at quotations. Prices listed for various fruits are incomplete due to OCR errors but indicate regional trading and price ranges.

California North Carolina Delaware Rene

Market Holds Firm Across Desirable Grain Grades

Demand remains strong with receipts cleaned up and prices steady. Figures show solid packed extra at 10 cents, firsts 18 cents, fancy prints wholesale 20 cents, and job lots at 2 to 2 1/2 cents.

Cheese Prices and Demand From East to West Markets

Market notes report fair demand for New York full cream cheese in small boxes at 9 cents, fair to good 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 cents, and part skim at 7 to 8 cents. Swiss cheese quality described as good value, with fresh stock in moderate supply selling at full prices. Western choice fresh in loose stock 18 1/2 to 19 cents, Pennsylvania and nearby markets 13 cents.

New York Pennsylvania

Livestock Prices Steady as Demand Bumps Small Fowl Supply

Live fowls remained in small supply and firm prices with buyers seeking choice stock. Spring chickens showed quiet activity and weakness. Quotations listed fowls and hens at 7c, spring chickens large at 20 to 21c, spring small and medium at 16 to 18c.

Market Report on Poultry Prices and Availability

Broiling stock was in moderate supply while choice fowls sold at firm prices. Fresh-killed Western fowls brought 10 cents a pair? old roosters 64 cents. broiling chickens near market priced 18 to 25 cents for local sizes, Western large dry picked broilers 19 to 20 cents, small scalded 15 cents.

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Railroads for New York and Atlantic Coast routes

Timetable excerpt listing weekday and weekend departures to New York Boston Sea Gate Channel area and other destinations. Includes numerous times for express limited and night trains, with notes on segments to Washington Baltimore Buffalo Scranton Lambertville Easton and Seaboard lines and local stops such as Asbury Park Ocean Grove Interlaken and Sea Girt.

Boston Sea Girt Asbury Park Ocean Grove Lor. Branch Interlaken Lambertville Easton Scranton Buffalo Washington THE Baltimore Congressione al Ae Itimere Ily Oona Memphis Coanune Seaboard Air Line Old Pelee Comfort Seande An Island Esahet Pleasant

International Congress Next in City of Mex

The executive committee of the Bureau of American Republics announced the second International Congress will assemble in the City of Mexico. Details on dates and agenda were not fully disclosed in the brief report.

Washington Bureau of American Republ

Donation Offered In Memory Of Sister

A reader donates five thousand dollars in memory of a sister while three thousand dollars is presented to an unnamed fund in Rexborough by John H. The money was announced at a ceremony with remarks.

Newman Lake Shore Fimothy Rexborough Ohn H Aos Ba Dearuies

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