Wall Street mayhem as tear gas halts trading early
Wall Street opened amid a market slump and was forced to suspend trading for the day after tear gas fumes flooded the floor. Volume neared 540 thousand shares with many leading issues down. bonds were irregular and grains and cotton fell. The session resumed the next day under new margin rules.
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TISDA
Cotton Prices Rally Slightly on Light Offerings
New York cotton markets steadied after morning losses as covering and buying by commission houses supported prices. December futures recovered from 10.46 to around 10.50 with mid afternoon market quiet, down about 12 to 15 points on the day.
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NEW York Cotton
New York
Wool demand lessened for the past week report
Boston reports the weekly wool market showing softer demand with spotty business and steady prices across worsted and woolen wools. Mills focus on costs under the code and stock checks while foreign markets stay generally steady amid mid summer quiet. mohair remains quiet but firm.
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Kansas City Livestock Prices Report August 4
Kansas City market roundup shows cattle 700 head, calves 250, hogs 3500 with slow to weak demand. Virginia yearling heifers 5.40, steers 5.10 to 5.25, cows 2.40 to 3.00, vealers steady. Hogs trade limited, top around 4.25, sows 3.10 to 3.40. Sheep 3500 with lambs selling mostly 7.00 to 7.25.
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New York Curb Market: Key Stock Quotations Aug 4
Curb close figures list Ford 7 3 4 Amer Cyanamid 12 1 8 Am Gas & Elec 34 American Supply Power 4 7 8 Ark Nat Gas Assoc Gas & Elec 13 4 Brillo 6 7 8 City Service 3 1 4 Cord Manufacturing 10 Creston 5 8 Detroit Air 7 16 Bankers SIC 23 1 4 Gulf Oil 45 1 4 Hecla Mining 5 3 4 Humble Oil 69 1 4 Libby Men 5 1 8 Ning Hud Power 106 1 8 Erie Road 3 7 8 Seiberling 4 7 8 Ind 28 3 8 Switt & Co 18 1 4 Trans Am 3 5 8 Unit Gas 4 1 8 Unit Verde 4 Unit P and Ls 6 1 4
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Chicago Grain Market Close Prices for Wheat Corn and more
Chicago grain prices report closes for August 4 with futures by September December and May contracts. Wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, lard and bellies show various settlements and daily changes across crop months.
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New Orleans Cotton Quiet as Sales Hit 33 Bales
New Orleans spot cotton closed steady with a 15 point drop to 19.15 for middling. Total sales recorded at 33 bales in trading on August 4, AP report indicates a quiet market.
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Governor Seligman Seeks Relief for Needy Veterans
Tucumcari New Mexico August 4 AP Governor Arthur Seligman addressed the American Legion urging immediate and ample relief for ill and capacitated veterans and their families. He argued relief should come from the national treasury as billions are spent to aid others and urged continued patriotism and gratitude.
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Progress Toward Settlement Of Pa Coal Strike
Recovery administrator Hugh S. Johnson reports substantial progress toward settling the Pennsylvania bituminous strike after meetings with operators, mine unions and Governor Pinchot. He cites a secret terms agreement under discussion and notes progress could lead to a breakthrough within hours. A separate Albuquerque advisory committee selects Dr. Walter Gekler to lead NRA campaign efforts.
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