Tobacco issues take several point rise and mixed trading
New York stock trading opened with mixed gains and losses and renewed strength in tobacco shares. American Tobacco led with fractional gains while Bethlehem and Republic steel issues showed strength. Can and Canadas were weak as trouble persisted. American Sugar Beet Sugar and General Electric fell back with reactions in American Tobacco.
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Weather Bureau report shows precipitation and deficits
The Weather Bureau notes yesterday’s precipitation at 0.13 inches, normal for the day. Since January 1 total rainfall is 13.75 inches with a 0.24 inch deficiency. Willis L. Moore is listed in the department records.
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Chick
Market Summary From New York June 29
Prime mercantile paper at 4 percent taints the scene as sterling remains steady with bank bills at 4.84.75 for sixty days and 4.57.20 for demand. Commercial bills 4.84. Bar silver at 61. Mexican dollars 48. Government bonds steady while railroad bonds show irregular activity.
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Sterling Exchange
Money on Call and Time Loans Reported Steady
New York on June 29 reports money on call nominal with strong time loans. Rates for 60 days at 3 percent, 90 days at 3 percent, and six months at 3 to 4 percent.
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Metal prices hold steady in New York trading
New York June 29 reports quiet metal markets with copper at 17% for lake, 124.0% for electrolytic, and 17% for casting while iron remains unchanged.
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Lake
Lead and spelter prices steady reports from St Louis
In St Louis on June 29 lead holds at 44 and a half cents per pound while the metal trades firm. Spelter shows strength with bids around 6.95 to 7.00 dollars per hundredweight amid market activity.
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Spelter Strong
Cotton goods markets firm with rising Russian wool influence
NEW YORK June 29 The cotton goods markets are firm with fair business in print cloths convertibles and domestic staples Russian wool markets are from 10 to 15 percent higher and will affect carpet prices Jobbers report a fair mail trade from retailers.
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Wool Market Steady In United States Trading
In St Louis on June 29 wool markets remained steady with medium combing and clothing grades quoted at 23 to 26 1 2 cents per pound, light fine 19 to 21 cents, heavy fine 13 to 14 cents, and tub washed 26 to 31 6 1 2 cents.
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Weather summary for Houston district stations
San Antonio reports temperature and rainfall details for the Houston district for the 24 hours ending at 8 am 76th meridian time. The bulletin notes the lowest temperature in the last 12 hours and states that certain figures are not used in the district averages.
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Houston
Weather Summary With Rain Expected In The Southeast
The weather remains fair with some cloudiness and light rain in the southeast. Temperature near normal. Rainfall of an inch or more reported at Madison Florida Amite Louisiana Goldsboro North Carolina Tuscaloosa Birmingham Montgomery Batesville Michigan Batesburg and Greenwood South Carolina and Chattanooga Tennessee. Allen Buell official in charge local office United States Weather Bureau.
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Tenn Pia
Low Activity at Union Stock Yards as Market Rebounds
Union Stock Yards reports virtually no market activity with only two cattle two calves eleven hogs and four horses shipped. Leftovers from recent days were cleared yesterday at prices below par as the yards empty out ahead of a new week of expected shipments.
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London Market Rates Report June 29
Consols for money and account 767 16. Bar silver quiet 283 16. Money 2 percent 3. Short bills 2 percent, 3 months bills 2 13-16.
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Bullion Heist Reported as Bank of England Balance
London report states 6000 pounds sterling worth of bullion was brought into the Bank of England on balance today. Madrid gold premium listed at 5.90 and Lisbon at 11.
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Bank of England
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Lisbon
Copper and metals markets steady in London trading
Copper holds near 77 pounds sterling 10s spot with futures at 78 pounds 7s 6d. Tin firm with spot 209 pounds sterling and futures 203 pounds 16s. Lead at 18 pounds 3d and spelter at 25 pounds 16s.
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Rice Market Report From New Orleans June 29
Clean rice stayed steady with rough grades nominal. Sales included 1042 sacks of Clean Honduras. no sales to Japan. Quotations show Clean Honduras 3 to 5 percent clean Japan 4 to 4 ige.
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Cockroach blocks Hetzel’s telephone desk prank
Hetzel complained of a dead line when he tried to call. A cockroach sat on the coin slot, holding five nickels and preventing service. A telephone man later opened the unit and confirmed the roach blocked the central switch at Hetzel’s line.
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Hellwell
Hetzel
Mr. Hetzel
New York World
Lad Scatters Diamonds at Hotel in Duluth
A 4 year old son of New York diamond agent Charles M. Ryer spilled about 45000 dollars worth of loose diamonds in a hotel room in Duluth. The boy scattered the stones across the floor calling them rain drops. No diamonds were lost as two windows stood open and the child’s father secured the scene.
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Duluth
Weather data snapshot from June 29 1912
Observation at 8 am shows wind direction and velocity, temperature, rainfall, and weather state for the day. Data recorded in five columns reflect morning atmospheric conditions across the reporting area.
Cattle Market Drag at Fort Worth Weekend Sale
At Fort Worth on Saturday the cattle market opened with 150 head and 50 hogs on hand. Prices were steady from Friday with a nominal trade for hogs and a top of 7.90 dollars. Cattle 150 head steady hogs 60 head nominal.
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Tex
Chicago market receipts and prices by cattle hogs and sheep
Receipts and quotations for cattle hogs and sheep released in Chicago show cattle at about 200 head with steady demand and prices from 2.70 to 9.60 for various categories, hogs with 6000 head and mixed prices around 7.20 to 7.85, and sheep also with 6000 head and weaker bids from 3.20 to 7.60 depending on type.
Kansas City Market Report Ends June 29
Receipts and quotes show cattle steady in Kansas City with 400 head, including 300 southern cattle. Native steers 6.50 to 9.50, southern steers 5.25 to 8.50, cows and heifers 3.50 to 6.00. Hogs 2500 head, market steady to five cents higher, bulk 7.45 to 7.66, heavy 7.60 to 7.70, packers 7.60 to 7.65, pigs 5.50 to 6.80. Sheep 500 head, market steady, lambs 6.60 to 8.60, other categories 4.00 to 6.00.
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Cattle and hog markets steady at St Louis sale
Receipts totaled 2600 cattle with 1900 Texans, 3500 hogs, and 600 sheep. Native beef steers brought 6.50 to 9.25, cows and heifers 3.50 to 8.75, Texas steers 6.50 to 8.75, calves at 5.50 to 6.00. Pigs and lights 5.25 to 7.75, mixed and butchers 7.60 to 7.80, good heavy 7.70 to 7.80. Native muttons 4.25 to 5.25, lambs 5.50 to 8.26. Market steady across species.
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Missouri Ozark hydro project aims for 45000 horsepower
Constructive operations begin on a major hydroelectric development in the Ozarks harnessing the White River. Initial 15000 horsepower station to be near Forsyth with 66 000 volt transmission to Springfield and an 80 mile line to Joplin. Agreements with Springfield Gas and Electric and Springfield Traction secure power for 25 years.
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White River
Forsyth
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Southwest Missouri
General Electric Company
Boss Relents and Lets Him Attend Ball Game
A man finds a way to a ball game after telling his employer he wants to go. The Washington Star notes his persistence and the boss’s eventual approval, marking a small personal victory.
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Doubt of Spring Crop in Northwest Lifts Wheat
Uneasiness over the spring crop in the northwest spurred an upturn in wheat in Chicago. Rain coverage and heat relief were in question while bull factors from cable markets supported gains. September opened higher and closed irregular, with corn and oats following weaker trends in sympathy. Substantial elevator controversy amid mild recovery capped losses by session end.
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Northwest
Grain Prices in Kansas City Market Report
Kansas City wholesale quotes show cash wheat at No. 2 hard 111 to 115 per bushel and No. 2 red 107 to 112. No. 2 mixed corn 77 percent, No. 2 white 82 to 83. Oats No. 2 white 53 to 54, No. 2 mixed 48 to 49. Futures: wheat September 1.00, December 1.01. Corn July 0.85, September 0.69, December 0.59 and 59? cents. oats July 0.40, September 0.39.
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Wheat and grain prices in St. Louis quotations
Quotations show cash wheat at No 2 red 1.11 to 1.12, No 2 hard 1.11 to 1.17 percent, corn No 2 78 to 79 cents, No 2 white 81 cents, oats No 2 50 to 51 cents, No 2 white 53 to 54 cents. Close futures: July wheat 1.03, Sept 1.05. Corn July 74 to 75 cents, Sept 78 to 79 cents. Oats July 47 cents, Sept 38 cents.
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ST. Louis
Grain quotations from Chicago markets
Quotations today show wheat with prices across several grades from No 2 red at 1.09 to durum at 1.00 and No 1 northern at 1.13. Corn values range from No 2 at 0.74 to No 2 yellow at 0.77. Oats No 2 white trades around 0.53 to 0.54 with standard 24 pounds per bushel referenced.
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Waterspout Rained Fish Aboard St Egbert
The British steamer St Egbert, laden with copper ore from Huelva, Spain, was struck by a monster waterspout at sea on June 6. It sucked up fish and water, scattering live fish on the deck, but the spout broke before causing major damage. Captain McKenzie and the crew reported the incident, the vessel arriving in Philadelphia Friday.
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Cotton market opens steady as liquidation widens declines
The New York cotton market opens with declines of 8 to 4 points and steadys later, driven by lower cables and liquidation. Liverpool selling late in the futures month softens prices, while New Orleans buys support the opening. Reports of rain in the eastern belt offset easy cables amid selling pressure. The close shows a 1 to 5 point decline, easing from intraday highs.
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Liverpool
New Orleans
Cotton futures open steady amid rains and dull New Orleans market
In New Orleans on June 29 the cotton market opened steady with a 3 to 5 point decline on European cables. Heavy rains across eastern and central belts restrained short selling, leaving the session dull. Western crop accounts favorable, eastern maps showing spotty conditions due to cool, moist weather. July futures active, new crops one point under yesterday’s close after half an hour. Overall sentiment remained steady as condition figures offered mild bullish tilt.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures open steady on New Orleans exchange
New Orleans cotton futures opened steady with July 11.21 to 11.23, August 12.01 02, September 11.80, October 11.60 81, December 11.62 63, January 11.66, March 11.73 76. The market closed steady showing changes from one point up to four points down from yesterday's close.
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New Orleans
Cotton market quiet as prices slip in Liverpool
Closing spot cotton in Liverpool falls two points with American mids at 7.26 and middling 6.60. Daily sales total 6000 bales, including 4200 American, receipts 1000, none American. speculation/export 600 bales.
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Liverpool
Futures Climb and Open Quiet in Liverpool Market
Futures opened quiet and steady in Liverpool on June 29 as rates moved through multiple monthly spreads from June 6.39 percent to May-June 6.19 percent. The report notes barely steady closure with a range of forward contracts including June, July, Aug and beyond.
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Liverpool
Spot cotton prices in New Orleans hold steady at middling levels
Leading spot markets in New Orleans report no change in prices with Middling at 12 3/4 cents. Quotations cover from low grades to good middling, receipts 1719 bales and total stock 42,449.
Outlook Optimistic As Bradstreet Reports Trade Gains
Bradstreet's review notes better weather favorable crop reports and increased orders for future delivery. Wholesale dealers face seasonal downturns but jobbers in staple goods report improved reorders while dry goods show little regular spot business. Footwear orders hindered by high prices with fair collections and regional slowdowns. weekly business failures rise in the United States and Canada.
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Market Report: Dairy Poultry and Farm Goods Steady
Butter steady with creamery and mozzarella ranges. cheese prices mixed incl Daisies 15c Twins 14%c Young Americas 15c. Potatoes irregular as receipts show 16 car lots new 1.15 to 1.22. Bar rel stock quoted at 3.25 to 3.40. Turkeys 112¢ and poultry prices softer overall. veal 8 to 11c. Receipts total 13,540 cases including firsts lic and prime firsts 18c.
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Ibec
Young Americas
Butter price quotations at Kansas City market
Kansas City market quotes show creamery butter at 24 cents for firsts 21 for firsts, 20 for seconds, packing stock 20 and extras 19 cents. Additional 17 and 1 cent figures noted for other quality grades.
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Kansas City
Eggs firm in New York markets on June 29.
In New York on June 29 Egg prices remained unchanged with the market steady. No further shifts reported in the New York produce report.
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New York
Poultry Prices Steady Amid Market Notes
ST. LOUIS. Poultry firm lists chickens at 12c, springs 24 30c, turkeys 14c, ducks 11 16c, geese 56 13c. Butter steady at 25 25 4c. Eggs 17 tee.
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Coffee futures close quiet with mixed near term values
New York on June 29 reports quiet futures trading for coffee Rio No 14 percent with July at 13.80, September at 18.82, and December at 14.02 as market activity remains subdued.
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New York
New York Markets Steady on Raw Sugar and Petroleum
New York reports sugar prices holding steady with Muscovado 89 test at 3.80 and 3.33 cents, Centrifugal 96 test at 3.80 and 3.83 cents, molasses sugar 89 test at 3.06 and 3.08 cents, refined steady. Crushed 56.70, granulated 6.00, powdered 5.10 cents. Petroleum steady with refined barrels at 8.60. New Orleans open kettle 70.
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New York
Cotton prices steady on Houston market
Spot cotton held steady in Houston with prices unchanged across grades from low ordinary at 7 16c to good middling at 12 7 16c. Sales total 117 bales, shipments 1009, stock 28 684 bales.
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Houston
Tex
Hides and Leather Prices Reported in New York Market
In New York on June 29 buyers note steady hides with Bo gota 24 25 and Central America 24 percent. Leather market shows Hemlock firm with firsts 25 27, seconds 24 26, thirds 21 22 cents per pound.
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Spot cotton prices steady in Galveston market
GALVESTON TEX June 29 Spot cotton closed steady with ranges from 7 13 to 16 cents for low ordinary to good middling at 12 cents. Stock 65 548, receipts 999.
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Galveston
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Elephant Pulse Mystery Prompts Interpreted Heartbeat Range
An antiquated claim notes a man’s heart at 70 beats per minute while a horse and an elephant reportedly rise at 40 and 80 respectively, illustrating historical belief on animal heart rates and possible misunderstandings of physiology.
Cotton Prices Hold Steady In Memphis Market
MEMPHIS TENN June 29 Spot cotton remains steady at middling 12 3/4 cents per pound with unchanged values across the market as buyers and sellers wait on next price signals.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Prices End Week Higher in New York
The cotton seed oil market closed strong in New York with mixed spot and futures quotes. Closing prices show several lots traded across months from July at 6.81 to January at 6.37, and total sales reaching 6900 units.
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New York
Baby Born with Tooth Sparks Arkansas Dentist Record
The 2 1/2 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fanning in Russellville was found to have two front teeth at birth. Dentist Dr. A. J. Caisson says it may be the only case of a baby born with teeth. A second tooth appeared three days later and both were eventually pulled.
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Noteworthy Medical Ethos Cited in Tit Bits Snippet
A fragment notes a physician named Richard who often waives fees, preferring to be paid by heirs. The exchange between Mr. B and Mr. A highlights his charity and a custom of settling accounts with heirs rather than patients.
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Mr. B
Fruit Receipts Outpace Sales In Packed Market
Produce dealers face crowded markets as crates of peaches plums cantaloupes and tomatoes flood interiors and prices fall with peaches 40 to 59 cents per box cantaloupes 26 to 50 cents per dozen tomatoes 60 to 80 cents per crate. Potatoes from California and Texas hold at 2.50 per hundredweight while sugar buyers favor hand to mouth purchases and expect shifts in prices.
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Burbank
Cali
Market Price List for Farm Produce and Goods
A dense listing of prices for country produce, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned goods, meats, lard, syrups, beans and hides. Includes hens, fryers, butter, cheese, eggs per dozen, cabbage per hundredweight, citrus and tropical fruits, nuts by hundredweight or basket, canned goods and meats with per-case or per-pound figures, dried hams, lard, seeds, onion sets, and peas with regional notes and unit measures.
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