Stock Market Opens Strong as Great Northern Leads Gains
New York July 16 Great Northern preferred led a strong opening in stocks with an initial gain of a point then climbed higher. Union Pacific Reading Amalgamated Copper National Lead and Steel followed with gains including a 4000 share block at a point. Prices recovered after gains and many speculative favorites rose. Reading Steel Amalgamated remained in demand while bank rates eased helping, bonds steady.
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Great Northern
Union Pacific
Reading
Amalgamated Copper
National Lead and Steel
Steel
Amalgamated
Erie
Western Union
Consolidated Gas
Pittsburg
Atlantic Coast Line
Central Leather
Rock Island
Money on Call and Time Loans Steady in New York
New York reports money on call steady at 2 3 percent with ruling rate 2 percent and closing bid 2 percent. Time loans hold at 60 days 3 percent, 90 days around 3 1/2 percent, and six months about 4 1/4 percent amid steady demand.
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New York
New York Mercantile Rates Report July 16
New York on July 16 closes with prime mercantile paper at 44 4' per cent and sterling exchange steady. Bankers' bills quoted at 4.85 for sixty days and 4.8755 for demand. Commercial bills 4.84 1/2 per cent. Bar silver at 60 cents. Mexican dollars 48 cents. Government and railroad bonds steady.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
London copper and tin prices in New York market
New York reports London copper strong with spot at £75 26 6d and futures £76 1s 6d. Local tin sales at 25 tons show London tin firm with pot £201 7s 6d and futures £197 10s. Lead sales total 50,000 pounds with London lead £18 7s 6d and London speller £26 5s. Iron and Cleveland warrants quoted 56s 6d in London.
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London
Cleveland
London Money Market Report From July Session
London financial brief notes Consols for money at 751 16 account 751 1 2 amid steady bar silver at 14 4d per ounce. Money 2 2 percent, short bills and three months bills at 3 percent.
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London
Weather Summary From San Antonio Report
San Antonio July 16 weather report notes unsettled conditions with above normal temperatures. Rainfall varies with the eastern gulf districts receiving up to an inch more in many places and over three inches at Jacksonville. Allen Sevell official in charge United States Weather Bureau local office.
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Jacksonville
Pia
Allen Sevell
United States Weather Bureau
San Antonio
A. Gonder
Live stock sale at Union Stock Yards hits market
Four hundred seventy nine cattle and two hundred eighty six calves shown today at Union Stock Yards on July 16. Buyers favored early offerings and sales books at noon reflected a strong showing. Cows topped at 4.26 and calves at 5.12½. Hog lot of six brought 7.76. Sixteen sheep offered, most not yet contracted. bulk cow sales around 4.00.
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Aker & Mangum— Av
Adolph Biediger
Max Rogers
George Boening
A. Dantry
Fredericksburg
Chicago cattle market slips as 2600 head bring 26c less
Chicago offered 2600 head of cattle and prices fell 26 cents, market uncertain whether drive is the cause or market itself. Receipts totaled 17,050 head, matching all markets, while Kansas City sold 8000 cattle with steady prices. Fort Worth, Oklahoma saw varied volumes. hogs at Fort Worth declined ten cents, with 560 head on hand. Local figures from Texas and nearby states noted strong cattle activity and rising interest in Mexican Texas cattle movements this fall.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
R. B. Kimbell
Dewey County
Market Update From BT Louis July 16 Quiet Lead Spelter
On July 16 in BT Louis lead prices remained quiet at 4.69 dollars with a steady tone. Spelter also held steady around 7.05 to 7.15 dollars, reflecting a calm metals market.
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Louis
New York Coffee Futures Steady in July Close
New York July 16 Coffee No 7 Rio futures closed steady with September at 13.88 and December at 18.38. Market activity centered on Rio grade with futures showing little change from prior session.
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New York
Rio
Hotels crowd with guests from across states and countries
A crowded guest list from hotels including Oklahoma City Temple Houston Marfa San Benito Houston Hillhouse Taylor Dallas Waco Austin Galveston and many more shows travelers and locals staying at hotels. Names include Gunter Patterson Love Goombs Chasgrain Mitchell Cunningham Holmes and others from New York Mexico and abroad.
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Oklahoma City
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Temple
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Houston
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San Benito
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Marfa
J. W. Cunningham
F. G. Collins
Corpus Christi
J. D. Smith
Hillhouse
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Bradkettville
James M. Grant
la Pryor
J. C. Lewis
Hearne
J. Cs. Everston
Victoria
R. ©. Connor
Laredo
Phil Ravis
New York
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Max F. Muller
Bartlett
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Dallas
Max Hike
Taylor
J. W. Hale
Fowlerton
St. Anthony
Carlos Gonzalez Jr
Torreon
Mex
Samuel Lewis and Family
Hazen Follansbee
Fredericksburg
Gilbert Blumberg
Seguin
P. M. Travis
C. W. Hunt Jr
St. Louis
C. L. Moses Jr
Atlanta
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Waco
W. R. Clements
Wooster
Ohio
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Lockhart
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Zene Alderman
Astoria
R. L. Smith
del Rio
J. D. Culley
Kneeland and Daughter
Vesta Heath
San Marcos
R. B. Vaughn
R. KR. Davis
Inez
Harvey Wis
Harry Wise Jr
Chattanooga
Tenn
EB. A. Spann
J. C. Miller
E. Zayas
el Pago
Victor M. Brassal
Mexico City
B. Little
J. C. Phelan
Phelan
Tex
Sidney H. Bing
Cincinnati
Walter Nash
F. L. Wilkins
Austin
A. G. Thomas
A. L. Spier
A. E. Derby
Monterey
E. Ship
Fort Worth Cow Market Sees Active Trade Amid Mixed Receipts
Cattle receipts 2000 with cows strong and beef steers dragging. calves 900 head active and steady. Hogs 660 head top 8.15, by R B Kimball of Dewey County Okla, with lighter weights in demand. Sheep 755 head slow and weak to 10 cents lower. calves and stockers show steadier demand and potential uptick expected.
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R. B. Kimball
Dewey County
Oklo
Cattle and Hogs Markets Steady in St Louis Trade
Cattle receipts near 500 head with 800 Texans. native beef steers 6.75 to 9.60, stockers 3.50 to 6.75, Texas and Indian steers 6.50 to 8.00, cows and heifers 3.60 to 7.50, calves 5.00 to 8.00. Hogs receipts about 500 head. pigs and lights 6.00 to 7.60, mixed and butchers 7.46 to 7.65, good heavy 7.55. Sheep receipts 7500 head. market weak, native muttons 3.75 to 5.00, lambs 4.00 to 6.00.
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ST. Louis
Chicago market cattle hogs and sheep receipts report
Chicago on July 16 reported cattle receipts around 2500 head with slow trade and prices from 2.60 to 8.75 for various classes. Hogs receipts about 11000 head with a stronger tone, mostly 6c higher and sales centered near 7.35 to 7.66. Sheep receipts near 8000 head, market dull with prices ranging from 3.15 to 7.55 for different types.
Cattle and Hogs Market Slips and Rises in Kansas City
Kansas City cattle receipts reach 8000 head with 1200 southerns as market steadies. native steers 6.80 to 9.66, southern steers 4.30 to 7.00, cows and heifers 3.25 to 5.50, stockers 4.25 to 7.0, bulls 3.75 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 9000 head up five cents. bulk 7.35 to 7.56, heavies 7.35 to 7.45, packers and butchers 7.40 to 7.60, lights 7.35 to 7.55, pigs 6.00 to 6.75. Sheep receipts 5000 head. muttons 3.50 to 4.90, lambs 5.40 to 7.40, wethers and yearlings 4.00 to 6.50, ewes 2.50 to 4.15.
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Ill
Texas
Western
Kansas City
Weather observations from July 16 1912 recording wind speed and conditions
At 8 a m on Tuesday July 16 1912 the first column shows wind direction, the second column wind velocity, the third column temperature, the fourth rainfall, and the fifth column state of weather. The fragment provides a structured meteorological snapshot typical of early 20th century weather logs.
Wheat Prices Slip as Traders Sell Conservatively in Chicago
In Chicago on July 16 wheat eased as excellent crop conditions weighed. September opened around 96% and fluctuated, closing a touch lower at 96% for September. Corn mirrored wheat, slipping to 67% for September while oats and cereals showed weakness. Initial pork, lard, and rib quotes also moved, with pork at 18.12 to 18.16 per hundredweight, lard near 18.57, and ribs around 10.42 to 10.47.
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Chicago
Lara
Cross Mess Park
Dee
Wheat and Corn Prices Quoted in Chicago Trade
Chicago market quotations show cash grain values with No. 2 red wheat at 1.00 to 1.03, No. 2 hard at 0.991 to 1.02, No. 1 northern at 1.01 to 1.12, No. 2 northern at 1.06 to 1.10, spring at 1.04 to 1.08, oats at 0.50 to 0.52, and corn at 0.13 to 0.75 per bushel, with standard rates for oats and durum.
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Chicago
Grain quotations from Kansas City market report
July 16 quotations show cash wheat prices for No 2 hard at 93 9 7c and No 2 red at 95 96c with mixed at 76c and No 2 white at 80 Bie. Date prices list No 2 white 46 i7c and No 2 mixed 41 44 42c. Close figures: Wheat July 90 %c September 90% 90%c December 92 92 4c. Corn July 74c September 69% 69%c December 54% 54%c. Oats September 34'sc.
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Kansas City
Wheat and grain price report from St Louis market
Quotations show Wheat No. 2 red old 1.06 1.08 new 1.03 1.05 No. 2 hard new 9ic 1.02. Corn No. 2 76c No. 2 white 79 81c Oats No. 2 46c No. 2 white 0c Close Wheat September 95 95c December 97c Corn September 66e December 65e Oats September 32Qc December 34e
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ST. Louis
Cotton Goods Scarce Due to Labor and Material Costs
New York July 16 The supply of cotton goods for prompt delivery is tight as production is restricted by labor scarcity and mill contract commitments. Demand remains normal, prices firm due to higher cotton values. Denims prints and duck have risen, with drills and sheetings revised upward while a New Bedford strike rumor adds unease among fine goods converters.
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New Bedford
Sugar and petroleum markets steady in New York report
New York on July 16 reports raw sugar muscovado 89 test at 3.42 cents, centrifugal 94 test at 3.92 cents, molasses 89 test at 3.17 cents, refined steady. Petroleum, molasses and hides, steady, leather firm.
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New York
Muscovado
Fluctuations Narrow and Uneven in Cotton Trading
New York Nondetailed cotton market moves from July 16 show morning gains of 6 to 13 points on cover and long buying, then a late-day retreat as Texas rain forecasts spook shorts. Prices steadyish to slightly higher by midday. spot middling at 40 cents. Weekly weather report later spurred a 5 to 6 point rally before afternoon selling reemerged.
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New York
Texas
Cotton futures open steady as July bid leads gains
New York July 16 cotton futures opened steady with several months showing marginal gains led by July at 12.92 cents bid. The market showed scattered readings across months with open high low close figures varying, and a general tone of stability across the board despite OCR noise in the page.
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New York
Ss Os
Beoes
New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady on Cables and Weather
New Orleans July 16 Cotton futures opened steady with gains of 5 to 9 points on strong cables and lack of Texas rains. Short covering and good demand emerged, especially from yesterday's sellers, as light rains appeared in the Asiatics. By midmorning futures rose 14 to 17 points on favorable weather, with buying firm but offerings sparse.
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Texas
Oklahoma
West Texas
Atlantics
Cotton market report from New Orleans with futures steady
Spot cotton steadies with sales of 36 to arrive 500 and varied daily price quotes from low ordinary to good middling in cents per pound. Cotton futures closed with a modest gain across months, led by March through December contracts, in a steady market tone.
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Tammty Co
Sevcesess
Seceseeess
Sreses
Liverpool Cotton Prices Fall in Quiet Market
Liverpool on July 16 reports a quiet spot market with prices down 3 to 7 points. American middling fair at 7.914, good middling 7.510, middling 7.154, low middling 6.854, and ordinary 5.96d. Day’s sales 8000 bales, 1000 for speculation and export, including 7600 American. receipts 9000 bales, 1100 American.
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Liverpool
Futures open lower and close firmer on London silver market
Futures trade shows derivatives easing at opening with July 6.9844 and July August 6.974, August September 6.924, September October 6.90, November December 6.704, December January 6.69, February March 6.69434, March Locks 6.70 with April May 6.714 and May June not fully stated.
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Liverpool
Cotton Seed Prices in Memphis Market Report
Cotton seed products in Memphis show Prime basis oil at 6.83 or 5.87 per unit, meal at 27.00, and linters at 2 percent for 4ec, with July 16 dated pricing from Tennessee.
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Motton
New Orleans Cotton Seed Oil Prices Reported
New Orleans on July 16 lists prime refined cotton seed oil in barrels at 7.15 per pound, choice meal at 29.00 per long ton with 8 percent ammonia, choice cake at 27.50 per long ton with 8 percent ammonia.
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New Orleans
Cotton seed closes weak in New York spot and futures
In New York on July 16 cotton seed prices show a soft tone across contracts. Spot values range from 6.35 to 6.52 with numerous lots sold at 6.36 to 6.52, totaling 30,600 units across July through November maturities.
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New York
Poultry and butter markets show slight steadiness
In St. Louis on July 16 poultry prices remained steady with chickens at 13 cents, springs 16 to 20 cents, turkeys 90 cents, ducks 12 cents, geese 11 cents. Creamery butter was dull at about 20 to 24 cents. eggs were weak.
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ST. Louis
Births Report From Local Addresses
To Mr and Mrs Kreity a child born July 15 at 555 Essex street a girl. To Mr and Mrs Seiz a girl born July 12 at 709 Sourth Laredo street. To Mr and Mrs Wallace a girl born July 15 at 216 W Evergreen street. To Mr and Mrs Sais a boy born July 12 at 127 El Paso street. To Mr and Mrs Franco a girl born July 14 at 109 El Paso street. To Mr and Mrs Valdez a girl born July 13 rear of 1702 Jones avenue. To Mr and Mrs Hagermetz a girl born July 13 at 114 West Magnolia avenue.
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Essex Street
G. Seiz
Sourth Laredo Street
J. C. Wallace
W. Evergreen Street
T. Sais
el Paso Street
M. Franco
Isidor Valdez
Jones Avenue
H. P. Hagermetz
Magnolia Avenue
Burial Permits For Four Residents In Local Deaths
Four burial permits issued for local deaths include Otto Lubbe, 56, who died July 12. Wiley Patton, 76, who died July 16 at 124 West Laurel Street. a 26 year old who died July 13 on San Jose road. and a 26 year old listed as F er in a separate line.
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San Jose Road
Otto Lubbe
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West Laurel Street
Cotton Stands Still in Eastern Belt Under Rain Damage
The Commercial Appeal reports cotton conditions week summary. West of the Mississippi saw good to splendid progress due to warm sun and moisture. East of the river, too much rain halted growth with some deterioration, though hot weather and sunshine may improve the crop. Weeds in low lands and boll weevil concerns noted, but overall prospects remain cautiously favorable.
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Memphis
Tenn
The
Commercial Appeal
Mississippi River
Texas
Cotton export statistics and U S port stocks report
United States export figures show exports to Great Britain and France for the week and year, with totals to the Continent. Stock at U S ports lists yesterday and year-to-date figures, including deficits for the season. Data include bales and comparative weekly, yearly values.
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France
U. 8
Spot cot ton closes steady in Galveston market
Galveston spot cotton on July 16 closed steady with grades ranging from low ordinary at 8 5 16 cents to good middling at 13 3 4 cents. Sales totaled 185 bales, receipts 296 bales, stock at 27,780 bales.
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Galveston
Tex
Cotton prices steady in Houston market report
Spar. cotton closed steady and unchanged with low ordinary at 11 16c, ordinary 9 1 164c, good ordinary 10 1 16c, low middling 11 12 16c, middling 12 13 16c, good middling 13 5 16c and middling fair 13 9 16c. Sales 62, shipments 167, stock 24,745.
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Houston
Tex
Cotton Market Quiet at New York Spot
NEW YORK July 16 spot closed quiet with middling uplands at 12.45 cents and gulf at 12.70 cents no sales reported in the day.
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New York
Gulf
Cotton Market Report from Memphis on July 16
In Memphis Tennessee on July 16 the cotton market showed steady, unchanged spot prices with middling cotton at 12 and three quarters cents. The brief note records no change in the day’s spot market.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dairy and Produce Prices Edge Up Across Market
Market notes show Dime milk at 25 cents per case after manufacturer increases, cheese at 19 to 20 cents per pound, California potatoes down to 1.75 per cwt, and cabbage up 60 cents per 100 pounds to 2.50. France and Smyrna crop signals raise dried fruit and raisin demand, while bad egg receipts depress egg prices though fresh varieties stay steady.
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California
Butter and eggs steady amid mixed city market notes
Chicago market reports show Butter st 23 25c and Daisies 21 24c with eggs steady after 14 361 cases received. Cheese firm with Daisies 15 15 20c and Twins 154 15 2c others quoted. Potatoes easy with varied regional prices. poultry and veal near steady. New York eyes irregular and unchanged in later notes.
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