Slump in Auto Industry Signals Wider Economic Strains
Detroit reports a developing slump across manufacturing with auto output at about 70 percent capacity yet weak retail demand. Ford units in April reached 91,998 while overall prices stay high, farmers’ buying power remains key, and experts warn raw material costs could raise future prices hindering world trade.
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Detroit
Ford
John H. Fulton
National City Bank of New York
Fulton
Argentina
Philip J. Wooster
Federal Refining Company
Strawberry shortages hit market as rain delays shipments
Rain in California delays strawberry shipments causing a shortage on the market. Lemons rise to about 6 dollars a box due to growing demand. Tomatoes from Texas arrive at 2 dollars per four-basket crate while cucumbers and other vegetables show mixed steady or higher pricing. Dairy quotations remain steady with overall market unchanged.
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California
Texas
Doubts on Coaster Libel Case Hover in Federal Court
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer hears arguments over libel claims tied to fuel supply for the launch Coaster. The Standard Oil company seeks payment for alleged fuel furnished to the vessel as the Seattle port commission asserts harbor rental rights in Elliott Bay.
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Standard of Company
Jeremiah Neterer
Seattle Port Commission
Elliott Bay
United States District Court
The
Port Commission
Oregon, Washington Railroad & Navigation Co
Motor Stocks Under Pressure on New York Exchange
May 24 reports show broad weakness on the New York Stock Exchange as Central Leather preferred and common drop after the dividend news. Studebaker Pierce Arrow and Mexican Petroleum slide while other majors fluctuate, with weak late-day activity pushing several issues to new daily lows.
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New York
Central Leather
Central Leather Preferred
Common
Poston
Studebaker
Pierce- Arrow
Pierce-Arrow
Baldwin
Mexican Petroleum
Lily
Motore
New York Stock Exchange
Chandler
California Petroleum
Royal Dutch
United States
Crucible
Republic
American International
American Sugar
Pan Asseriens
Tobadco Producta
Baltimore & Ohio
General Asphalt
BR Wi
General Motors
Criees
Kelly-Springfield
Hiethiehem
Tebaccor
N. Y. Stock Exchange
Ll. J. Manning & Co
Amer Car & Poly
Amer International
Amer
Haldwin Locomotive
Hetichem Steel
Ws Canadian Parific
General Motors Sae
Toodrich
Az Chreat Northern
Seewee
Kennerott Inspiration Ae
Lackawanna
Mefken Petroleum
Missouri Pacific
New Haven
Northern Pacific
van Amer Petroleum Ess
Pierce Arrow Ab
Mu Ton
Penoerivania MK. KR
Nea Ingeaee
Hook Island
Kineiair
Kouthern Pacific
Es Pacific
Tebacco Products
Delaware
Union Pacific
United Retail
United Statee
Uten
Weetinehouns
Willys
Grain prices surge on dry heat amid Kansas Nebraska drought
Chicago reports dry hot weather in Kansas and Nebraska prompting sharp gains on the Board of Trade. May wheat rises to 1.65 1/2, July wheat up, corn and oats advance, with September positions also higher. Live stock receipts reach 24,000 with mixed gains across cattle and sheep markets.
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Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Chicago Board of Trade
LD Manning & Cn
Portland Market Report: cattle and grain prices May 24
Portland market notes cattle receipts steady with beef prices around 6.25 to 7.75 per hundredweight. Prime lambs run 7.00 to 7.25, sheep and calves show steady demand. Grain and feed lines include wheat 20 cars and oats 160 cars reported.
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Wapermi Valley
Kennewick
Homvy Seerscsesecesrercers
Cscsees Free
Manning & Co
Eva Latr
Portland
Ie Ib
New York Coffee and Sugar Fire Report
A New York City fire incident report mentions a blaze affecting coffee and sugar storage with unclear details about timing and location. The fragmented text references May 24 and material losses but lacks complete figures or outcomes.
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N. Y
New York
Money on Call and mercantile paper rates in New York
New York money market reports show call money at indicated levels with mercantile paper rates around four percent for one month and general market conditions reflecting demand and supply in the financial district.
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Money On
New York
Mener Om
Mercantile Paper
Nariver
Landen
Ships Move From This Port Amid Ongoing Mediation
No new developments reported from Washington as mediation continues in the marine strike. Beattie sees no disorder while ships shift, including Weat Jappa to Tacoma, Wheatland Montana due to sail by week’s end, and Admiral Hebree to be commissioned again on Tuesday.
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Washington
Beattie
Weat Jappa
Tacoma
Wheatland Montana
Admiral Line
Admiral Hebree
Public Market WRATLAKE shopping list with prices
Fragments from a market page list numerous goods including flour, sardines, honey, toilet paper, bread, lamb chops, beef, cheese, coffee, corn, beans, prunes, evaporated apples, raisins, condensed milk, peanut butter, milk, and baking powder with scattered prices and stall numbers. Names of markets and brands appear in a dense ledger of everyday items.
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Wratlake
He M. J. U
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Ella Osgood Coomer
Funeral arrangements are in preparation for Mrs Ella Osgood Coomer a pioneer resident of Imbella county Michigan who died in Seattle at relatives home She is survived by her husband Noah V Coomer and three daughters CAMP LEWIS Four forest patrol airplanes arrived from San Francisco
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Mra
Ella Osgood Coomer
Imbella County
Michigan
Seattle
Noah VY. .Coomer
Camp Lewis
San Francisco
Bakers Try to Cut Wages Fail in Seattle Dispute
Seattle master bakers and employers failed to reach a wage reduction agreement after talks via arbitration. The expired May 1 contract fixed daily wages from 7 to 7.50 with 25 cent night bonuses. bakers proposed a 50 cent cut and unlimited overtime, but workers rejected the terms, signaling a labors dispute that could affect the community.
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W. C. Hutchinson
National Baking Co
Master Bakers’ Arbitration Committee
Hutchinson
Labor Temple
Donovan and Hoover Meet Washington Visit
Donovan of Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills in Bellingham met with Herbert Hoover to discuss national commerce and the goals of boosting the nation’s basic industries. The talks, part of Hoover’s effort with industry representatives, aim to gather information and promote prosperity across the lumber and fishing sectors and related trades.
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Washington
JL Donovan
Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills
Bellingham
West Coast Lumbermen'’s Association
National Lumber
Herbert Hoover
Secre Commerce
Hoover
Produce Prices Reported in San Francisco Market
In San Francisco on May 14 price listings show produce items including prime fireta and Kuege-Matras at listed dozens, numbered dirties, extra pulleta and under-sized pulleta by the dozen, with California cheese flats noted as fancy at a cent per pound.
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San Francisco
Foreign Exchange and Feed Prices Reported in NY May 24
The morning market notes foreign exchange edged lower with several currencies down while others rose. A separate commodity listing shows various feeds, meals, and farm products including Chick Mash Growing Mash and Molasses Dairy Weed priced per 100 or 40 tons, with several entries unreadable or garbled in the OCR text.
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Cocoanut Mead Co
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Arkansas
Virginia Keystone
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Keaune-Fresch
Wisconsin
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Ship News
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William H. Smith
Oregon Coast
P. N. Jensen
Jensen
Cincinnati
Todd Shipbuilding & Construction Co
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Charlies Edgar Tudor
Harding
Silver State
Wenatchee
Pacific Steamship Co
A. F. Haines
Pacific
Puget Sound
Anstat
G. M. Brazer
Weather Bureau
Tatoosh Island
Weetham
Vancouver
Chillicothe
Manila
Morning Star
B. C
Weert Catenace
Moon
Eagle Boat
D. m
Redondo
Edmore
Hongkong
Yokohama
Spokane
Heattie
Naknek
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Akutan
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Ste Tezem
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Kobe
Cape Flattery
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Cape Plattery
Admiral Watson
Ketchikan
Smith Cove
Cross, Keys
Great Northern
Durban Maru
Grand Trunk Pacific
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Delight
Jefferson
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Schley
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Connecticut Street
Sir Steel Voyager
East Waterway Dock & Warehouse Co
Weat Canon Todd Dry Docka
Tr West Hartland
Etr
Forest King
Atr
West Ivis
Sehr
Admiral Mayo Nettieton Mill Dock
Flehr
Edwin R. West Puget Hound Bridge & Dredging Co
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Ames Yard
Roosevelt Fisher Plouring Mill
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Valdes
Juneau
Ate Ketchikan
Winslow Marine Railway
Anne Comyn
Santa Flavia
Griffeon
Henry Villard
Coquitlam City
Sraseresp
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Atork
Britton Viet
Frankfort
India
United Kingdom
J. Manning & Ca
Thalt & Ohte Geldts
Hethiehem
Central Pacific
Nh & Q
Paul Gente
le Anew Clem
N. P
Butler L. Meening
Keries
Rhke
T. Mall
J. M
Herden
Bettie Haider
Lédbby
Bakers
Donovan
French Republic
J. P. Morgan & Co
Connecticut
Vermont
First National Bank
Brown Brothers & Co
Dexter Horton National Bank
National City Company
Bankers Trust Company
Foreign Exchange
Atehing
Sterlima
Rearke
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