Cantaloupes Hit By Price Cut and Market Decline
A New York bulletin warns shippers to stop sending cantaloupes to the San Antonio market as refined sugar prices fall and canning demand sinks. Local dealers report stray cantaloupes wasted while homegrown stock supplies the market. Peas face crop‑driven price drops, coffees rise with a general 0.75 cent gain, and potato demand strains as California shipments arrive.
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New York
San Antonio
New Orleans
Texas
California
Quotes mixed amid dairy and produce markets in Chicago
Chicago supplies show mixed quotations with dairy and eggs firm. Creameries range 23 to 25 cents, daisies 24 cents, eggs firm with receipts 14 952 cases, cheese steady, potatoes irregular, live poultry firm with turkeys 12 cents and chickens 25 to 30 cents, veal 8 to 11 cents.
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Hicago
Market Quotations Mixed as Poultry Slips in St Louis
In St Louis on June 24 quotations show poultry prices drifting lower with chickens at 11 cents, spring chickens 23 cents, turkeys 11 to 14 cents, ducks 11 to 14 cents, and geese steady. Butter and creamery butter remain quiet with creamery at 22 to 25 cents.
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ST. Louis
Country Produce Price List with Crates and Weights
A dense price list covers poultry, dairy, vegetables, fruits, canned goods, meat, seeds, sugars and coffees, and grains. It lists per pound, per dozen, per crate, and per hundredweight rates for assorted items including chickens, eggs, butter, cream cheese, cabbage, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, apples, peaches, nuts, canned goods, dried fruits, and flour. Prices reference California and Texas origins, with varied unit measures and case quantities.
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Texas
Union
California
Lmonds
Srazil
Alberts
Alifornia
Igstone
Freestone
Bartlett Peats
Famey Bays
Weather Summary from Agriculture Bureau
The Weather Bureau reports yesterday's precipitation at .82 of an inch, above the daily normal of .09. Since January 1, total precipitation stands at 18.74 inches, with a year to date excess of .87 inch.
Cattle Market Below Last Week’s High Prices
Union Stock Yards reports prices fell slightly from last week with 194 cattle and 74 calves offered. Through shipments reached 218 head. cows sold mainly from 3.50 to 4.00, top 4.15, calves 4.00 to 5.00 with a top of 5.50. Commission men anticipate liberal shipments and an active market next week, especially for hogs.
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Union Stock Yards
Storey Brothers Ship Five Cars of Cattle to St Louis Market
H. C. Storey of San Marcos shipped five cars of cattle from Cotulla to the St. Louis market today. He arrived in San Antonio last night en route to Cotulla and will ship another sizable train to a northern market tomorrow. He is accompanied by his son Carleton Storey assisting in the business.
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H. C. Storey
San Marcos
Cotulla
St. Louis
San Antonio
Carleton Storey
Cattle Receipts Jump as Fort Worth Opens Strong
Fort Worth cattle receipts for Monday show 6000 cattle 1000 calves 350 hogs 1500 sheep on hand with buyers active. Cattle top $7.10 with bulk $5.50 to $6.50 while hogs reach $7.90 and sheep weaken to a top $4.60 amid steady to higher demand.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Chicago Market Receipts and Quotations Report
Cattle receipts about 18 000 with slow to steady trading. Prices range from 2.70 to 8.10 per hundredweight across cattle and calves. Hogs receipts around 42 000 with steady demand. Prices mostly 5.25 to 7.80 per hundredweight. Sheep receipts about 20 000 with steady to strong bidding. Native and western ranges 3.50 to 9.40 per hundredweight with yearlings and lambs showing higher values.
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Texas
Ward
Maxwell House
California
Arkansas
Michigan
Chicago
Cattle Markets Stand Firm Amid Political Turmoil
Oklahoma City market sources report steady cattle shipments as buyers show demand despite unsettled politics. Cyrus B. Lucas shipped 154 head average 999 lb at 7.15 and other lots at 6.25 to 6.75 per cwt. Coleman Co. shipments from Nixon to Fort Worth totaled six cars at 776 lb and four cars at 755 lb priced around 4.85 to 5.00 per cwt.
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T.C. Scroggs
Oklahoma City
Cyrus B. Lucas
Berclaiz
Oklahoma
T. A. Coleman Company
Nixon
Fort Worth
Market Receipts and Prices From St Louis Sale
Receipts and quotations show cattle at 7000 head with native steers around 6 to 9.35, Texas and Oklahoma types 5 to 7.5, hogs 7500 head with prices from 5.25 to 7.80, and sheep 7500 head with native muttons 4 to 6.25 and lambs 6.6 to 9.25. Market steadiness for cattle and sheep, hogs higher.
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ST. Louis
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas City Live Stock Receipts and Prices
Receipts and quotations for cattle hogs and sheep today in Kansas City show 10 000 cattle including 6000 southerns with prices from 5 50 to 9 00 for western steers and 3 50 to 6 25 for cows and heifers hogs 6000 with typical sales 7 50 to 7 80 and pigs 6 00 to 7 00 sheep 6000 with mut tons at 8 50 to 5 00 lambs 7 00 to 8 90 and range wethers and yearlings 4 00 to 6 00 and range owes 3 00 to 4 25.
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Kansas City
Weather Observation Report for June 24, 1912
At 8 am on Monday June 24 1912 wind direction and velocity are recorded in the first two columns followed by temperature rainfall and general weather state. Observations reflect a concise meteorological bulletin typical of early 20th century weather records.
Cotton seed oil closes steady with varied spot and futures
New York reports cotton seed oil closes easy with spot bids from 6.70 to 7.08 and future levels for June through January. Notable sales include 700 September contracts at 7.02 and 800 October contracts at 6.94, totaling 8300 in sales.
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New York
Market Prices for Cotton Seed Products
New Orleans market report lists prime refined cotton seed oil at 7.15 per pound in barrels and choice meal with ammonia at 8 percent valued at 29.00 per long ton. Also priced are choice cake with 8 percent ammonia at 27.59 per long ton.
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New Orleans
New York Market Report June 24 Sugar and Oils Steady
Raw sugar steady with muscovado at 3.35, centrifugal 96 test 3.86, molasses sugar 89 test 3.11, refined easy. Petroleum, molasses and hides steady. Leather firm.
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New York
Muscovado
Copper and iron markets report mixed June prices
Copper unsettled with bids for June July at 16.87 to 17.47 dollars and August at 17.37. Spelter firm at 7.05 to 7.10. Antimony quiet with Cooksons. Iron steady with No 1 Northern 15.50 to 15.75 and No 2 Northern 15.00 to 15.50.
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Standard Row
Skii
Cpeeer
Northern
Southern
Cotton Exchange to stay open for US crop report
Liverpool cotton exchange will remain in session from June 24 until 6 Pm on July 3 to receive the United States government report on the American cotton crop.
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Liverpool
United States
Lead and Speiter Move in Steady Market Report
In St. Louis on June 24 lead held at 4.38 percent while Speiter climbed to 6.94 and then 7.00 percent in a steady market update.
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ST. Louis
Speiter
Coffee futures steady as Rio No. 7 quoted
In New York on June 24 futures closed barely steady for coffee No. 7 Rio at 14 1/2 cents a pound. July contracts settled at 13.69 cents, while March futures stood at 14.11 cents.
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New York
Rio
Se Ff
of . Ad
E Se
Daily Kansas City Market Quotes June 24
Quotations today show butter at 22 cents for creamery firsts 22? No, 2ic. Eggs measured at 20 cents extras 20? The text lists butter and eggs prices across grades with 20 cent packing stock and 18 to 20 cent ranges for eggs.
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Kansas City
Butter firm at 25 cents in Elgin market
The quotation committee of the Elgin board of trade declared butter firm at 25 cents.
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Elgin
Elgin Board of Trade Today
Building Permits Reported for Several Local Dwellings
Three room dwelling approved for c Villareal on South Brazos street at a cost of 460 dollars. Weddmery receives permit for gallery and one room addition on Howard street costing 40 dollars. G A Stoval granted repairs on Carson street for 75 dollars. L Lohrberg gets one room addition on South Cherry street for 60 dollars.
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C. Villareal
South Brazos Street
CC. Weddmery
Howard Street
G. A. Stoval
Carson Street
L. Lohrberg
South Cherry Street
New York June Market Report On Fresh Gathered Extras
Fresh gathered extras and checks reported in New York on June 22 23c. Prices show prime quality at 16 percent.
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New York
Big wool sale at Ballinger grosses 300000 pounds
Ballinger Texas June 24 three hundred thousand pounds of wool sold today at 15 to 18 cents. Buyers include Goodhue Emery company Jerry Meyer Williams amp Co Hallowell Jones amp Donnelly Whiteman Farms Wother amp Stephenson Hoope Eddy amp Co C D Stokes Lampasas McCully Brady amp E L Rasbury of Ballinger.
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Ballinger
Tex
Goodhue- Emery Company
Jerry, Meyer, Williams & Co
Hallowell, Jones & Donnelly
Whiteman, Farms
Wother & Stephenson
Hoope, Eddy & Co
Boston
C. D. Stokes
Lampasas
McCully & Co
Brady & E. L. Rasbury
Market quotes for wheat oats and prices reported
In Kansas City on June 24 the wheat market showed No. 2 hard at 1.10 to 1.13 and No. 2 red at 1.09 to 1.10. No. 2 mixed sold for 75 to 76 cents and No. 2 white from 78 to 79 cents. Oats were No. 2 white 52 cents and No. 2 mixed 47 to 48 cents.
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Kansas City
Market Quotations for Wheat Corn and Oats
In St Louis on June 24 quotations show cash wheat No 2 red 1 08 and No 3 hard 1 07 1 16. Corn No 2 75c No 2 white 80 1c. Oats No 2 60c No 2 white 62c. Close: July wheat 1 05 75 Sept 1 04 75. Corn July 72c Sept 71c Oats July 48c Sept 3c.
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ST. Louis
Politics Affects Steel Demand in New York Area
Specifications for steel products remained heavy but new business dropped sharply in June as political turmoil disrupted railroads and manufacturers. Orders for steel buildings and bridges totaled about 12 000 tons with pending contracts for 50 000 to 75 000 tons, including 18 000 tons for railroad work. Since Jan 1 fabricated steel orders reached 702 000 tons.
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New York
East End Savings Bank
Pittsburg
Reversal in Cotton Acreage Signals Market Watch
New Orleans reports that the upcoming bureau acreage and condition figures will dominate the cotton market this week. Private estimates and sentiment show a reversal from June expectations, with acreage figures now leading and July 3 reports anticipated after a brief quiet period around a holiday.
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New Orleans
Bureau
Walington
Burial Permits for Local Residents
Burial permits issued for several local individuals with ages and addresses: Henry Bowers 79 died June 21 on San Juan road. Alberto Aguirre 2 died June 23 at 628 South Laredo street. Amelia Hernandez 10 died June 2 at 1120 San Marcos street. Mrs Bertha Hebgen 75 died June 22 at 415 East Quincy street. Edward Lawrence Kilday 8 died June 22 at 640 Cameron street.
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Henry Bowers
San Juan
Alberto Aguirre
South Laredo
Amelia Hernandez
San Marcos
Bertha Hebgen
Quincy Street
Edward Lawrence
Kilday
Cameron Street
Birth Record for Alada at Buena Vista Street
A birth record notes a child born to Mr and Mrs Alada on June 20 at 306 Buena Vista Street with a gift. It also mentions Mr and Mrs W E Partin born on June 20 with a ri.
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Buena Vista Street
Co A
W. E. Partin
American Athletes Arrive in Antwerp for Stockholm Olympic trip
The steamship Finland arrived in Antwerp with the U S team preparing to represent the United States at the Stockholm Olympic Games. Most athletes are in good condition and the ship will stay two days before continuing to Sweden.
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Europe
Antwerp
Finland
United States
Stockholm
Sweden
France shifts favor to biplane over monoplane in aviation schools
A war office cable report says military aviation pupils are forbidden to use the monoplane in France. The biplane is deemed preferable for its superior stability, indicating a doctrinal preference in training.
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France
War Office
Cotton declines soften as liquidation spreads across markets
Cotton began barely steady with a 5.9 point drop on lower cables and favorable Sunday weather. By late morning prices held within a few points of Saturday’s close as new crop covering increased and July steadied ahead of next Friday’s first notice day.
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New York
Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans as July bullish rumor grows
New Orleans cotton futures opened steady with July showing strength amid rumors long July positions will demand delivery of actual cotton. Early gains of 5 points over Saturday’s close, markets largely dull but firm. By noon prices edged 6 to 10 points higher and afternoon activity remained stagnant with quotes around 5 points above Saturday.
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New Orleans
Liverpool Cotton Closing Prices and Totals
Closing cotton in Liverpool shows a fair demand with prices down three points. American middling fair 7.24, good middling 6.86, middling 6.60, low middling 6.30, good ordinary 5.88, ordinary 6.40. Daily sales 8,000 bales, 500 for speculation and export, 7,400 American included. Receipts 10,000 bales, of which 7,200 American.
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Liverpool
Futures Rates Steady After Opening in Liverpool Market
Futures opened and closed steady in Liverpool on June 6 with key spreads listed for June through June next year. Rates show small variations across multiple monthly periods, ranging from 6.24 to 6.83 percent.
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Liverpool
Cotton Spot Quiet in New York Decline
New York on June 24 reports cotton spot market quiet with prices down 10 points. Middling inland rises to 11.55 cents and middling gulf to 11.80 cents with 100 bales sold.
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New York
Cotton Market Report From Memphis Dated June 24
Memphis cotton market remains steady as spot cotton holds unchanged with middling grade at 12 5 8 cents. Market observers note steady demand and stable pricing in light trading conditions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Spot cotton closes steady in Houston market
Houston June 24 Spot cotton closed steady with fractions up. Prices ranged from low ordinary 7 16 to middling 11 16, with good middling 12 7 16 and higher grades listed. Shipments 948 and stock 31 202. No sales reported.
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Houston
Tex
Saies
Spot cotton closes steady in Galveston market
Galveston Texas June 24 spot cotton closes steady with prices reported unchanged across grades from low ordinary to middling fair. Sales total 15 bales f o b money, receipts 331, stock 78 429.
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Galveston
Tex
F. O. B. Mone
Cotton Spot Mixed in New Orleans Market
New Orleans reports a closed ag market with unchanged prices. Spot sales total 59, with 40 to arrive, showcasing a range from low ordinary around 89 and 16 to 0.89x, up to good middling around 12 and 12.25 cents. Receipts and stock figures incomplete.
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New Orleans
Floresville Finds New Baseball Manager
A. J. Klein of Austin resigns as Floresville Baseball Club manager after two months. Milton West of Floresville succeeds him, and the team is expected to be strengthened to meet any amateur club in the area.
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Tex
A. J. Klein
Austin
Milton West
Orange Merchants Edge Shypokes In Ten Inning Win
In El Campo Texas on June 24 the Merchants of Orange won 4 to 3 in ten innings. A combination of errors and hits spurred the decisive score. Schoeps, a new man, played well. Batteries: Orange Schoeps and Holt. El Campo Nelson and Owen.
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EL Campo
Tex
Merchants of Orange
Schoeps
Holt
Nelson
Owen
May Not Fly Again Says Wright Company Directors
The Wright company directors led by August Belmont Theodore Shonts and Cornelius Vanderbilt threaten Orville Wright with a pledge to never fly again claiming custodianship of vital aviation knowledge. Orville Wright, esteemed by aviators as the greatest airplane pilot, reportedly holds key insights to flying machines.
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Wright Company
August Belmont
Theodore Shonts
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Dayton
Com
Double Burglary on East Commerce Street
Thieves broke into Miss Tillie Weiss millinery at 429 East Commerce Street and the adjoining H. L. Paul tailor shop last night, escaping with goods valued around 175 dollars. Entry was from the rear by bending bars. plumes feathers hats and fancy goods valued about 100 dollars taken from the millinery, bolts of cloth and several suits from the tailor shop valued about 76 dollars. Police notified.
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East Commerce Street
H. L. Paul
Miss Weiss
Strike vote count begins at St. Louis
The executive council of the Federation of Federations began counting ballots today on a strike question. About 300000 members are said to have voted. The strike, if approved, would be in sympathy with Harriman line shop workers.
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ST. Louis, Mo
The
Federation of Federations
Harriman Lines
New Corpus Beach Hotel to Open by July First
Special from Corpus Christi June 24. Manager McGowan says the magnificent new hostelry will open to the public not later than July 1. Furnishings have arrived and are being installed. The four story hotel cost about 150000 dollars and has 87 guest rooms. Principal owners are Col R J Kileberg and John T Dickinson, both of this city.
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Tex
McGowan
Corpus Beach Hotel
Col
R. J. Kileberg
John T. Dickinson
Brooklyn rider sets dirt track world record at Detroit
J. A. Constant of Brooklyn New York won the one hour national championship moto cycle race at the state fairgrounds Detroit achieving 66 58 miles in sixty minutes. He eclipsed the prior 61 1 2 mile mark by Fred Hayek of Chicago and posted a best mile time of 53 2 5 seconds.
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Mich
State Fairgrounds
J. A. Constant
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fred Hayek
Chicago
Constant
Bertin Tests New Handwriting System for Teachers
Bertin conducts a normal course in penmanship for common and preparatory school teachers to test a new chirography system. The method aims to preserve writer individuality while maintaining legibility and adapts pen, ink, and paper to individual needs. If pedagogy proves sound, it will be adopted in public schools.
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Bertin
Stock market opens with broad weakness in New York
Opening prices show decline with losses up to a full point in Reading and other leaders. Activity slows after the open as political climate and midyear settlements weigh on sentiment, with a late dip before recovering to about mid between Friday close and morning low. Lehigh Valley and tobacco issues rise briefly. Market ends heavy.
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Anaconda
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Lehigh Valley
New York Mercantile Rates Stand Tight Amid Firm Exchange
New York June 24 prime mercantile paper at 4.4 percent, exchange steady with actual makers bills at 4.84.75 for 60 days and 4.87.85 for demand. Commercial bills at 4.84, silver at 62c, Mexican dollars 48c, railroad bonds show irregular movement.
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Sterk Exchange
Povnenenet
Money rates steady as government bonds hold near 2 percent
New York June 24 money markets show steady rates with bid and offered quotes near 2 percent for 60 days and 6 months. Government securities hold at 2 percent area with stable demand and yields around 3.83 percent on longer maturities.
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New York
Weather summary for Houston district stations
The San Antonio weather bulletin reports temperature rainfall and weather conditions for the Houston district over the past 24 hours ending at 8 00 this morning 75th meridian time.
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Tesx
Houston
Unsettled Weather Across Belt With Heavy Rainfall
Weather across the belt remains unsettled and cloudy with below normal temperatures. Rainfall of an inch or more expected at locations including West Texas Natchez Mississippi Memphis Tennessee Bany Georgia and Okolona. Abe Allen is the official in charge of the local Weather Bureau office.
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Allen "Buell
United States Weather Bureau
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Memphis
Stunted Richtereveld Life in Port Nolloth District
In Port Nolloth district South Africa the Richtereveld is described as sparsely populated with a handful of thrifty families and a total around 400. The text notes self-reliant practices, scarce wheat during seasons of scarcity, neglected natural springs, and a deprived, unsettled community hindered from making productive use of their land.
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South Africa
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