Prices at highest point since improved factory farming methods
R G Dun Index to be issued December 7 notes that a year supply bought December 1 would cost 101 37, compared to 72 45 on January 11 1897 the lowest point. Prices now at peak in years due to factory and agricultural improvements. In Uniontown Pennsylvania a gas explosion in the Grind Mine seriously burned several workers including Chief William Heath George Crosby and Charles Zimmerman with recovery expected.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Uniontown
Paree
Grindme
William Heath
George Crosby Charlies Zimmerman
Shares Strong In Spots With Upward Tendency In Market
New York stock market opened firm and gained strength through the day though not broad. Gains led by Gould group with Manhattan up as much as 4 percent, ark Central and Pennsylvania among notable risers. Treasury reforms and President's message boosted confidence while gold export plans and bond redemptions influenced money supply.
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New York
New Orleans
Manhattan
Newark Central
Pennsylvania
General Electric
Grand Trunk
United States Steel
Tagearus
Great Northern Preferred
Northwestern
Ota
United States
Belt Railway postures in grain trades and commodity links
Grain and commodity dealings noted with Belt Railway, Granger Farwell and Co. wire interests, and connections to American Can, National Biscuit, Diamond Match. Mention hints at monetary implications shaping trade relations.
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Granger Farwell & Co
Rates on Loans and Exchange-Clearings and Balances
Indianapolis reports commercial paper at 4% to 6% with clearings of 1,995,134.20 and balances 142.78. New York calls money at 4%. actual bankers’ bills trading at 4.87% for demand and 59404.54% for sixty days. clearings 275,076,123 and balances 10,536,411. Chicago posted exchange 4% and 4.88. clearings 31,753,533 and balances 2,665,103. Boston clearings 24,505,192 balances 1,754,791. Philadelphia money 5% with clearings 2,254,50 balances 2,682,180. St. Louis money 4.5% with clearings 10,587,74 and balances 1,111,515. Baltimore money 4.05% with clearings 5,951,382 and balances 545,114. Cincinnati money 4.06% with New York exchange 20c premium. clearings 3,351,000. London money 24 4 314% with discounts 4 27-16. Paris rents 3% for the account. exchange on London 4.50 checks. Spanish fours 7 3.97%. Berlin exchange on London 2m 4% checks. short bills 2% and three months 2 74. New York bar silver 54 4c. Mexican dollars 4c. London silver bars easy at 214d an ounce.
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Indianapolis
New York
Erling Exchange
Chicago
New York Exchange
Boston
Philadelphia
ST. Louis
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Treasury balances show available cash at 168 million
Washington reports Wednesday the general fund cash position excluding the 150 million gold reserve in the division of redemption. Available cash balance stands at 168,346,024 with current securities around 110,381,755. Private wire advices accompany the item.
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Washington
Treasury
Market lifts on Manhattan and copper stock strength
New York stocks showed healthier general buying with Manhattan leading the list and trading firm all day. Amalgamated Copper found support later to help clear selling, while Wa bash preferred and Debentures also rose amid cautious optimism and hopeful turnover.
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Meyer & Kiser
Telegram
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Manhattan
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Keene
Pennsylvania
Old and New Senators in Illinois Race
In ainslee’s Magazine L A Coolidge recounts Uncle Dick Oglesby opposing John M Palmer for Illinois Senate. Oglesby warned that modern Senators must master details like tariffs and schedules, not grand speeches. Palmer won, confirming Oglesby’s forecast.
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L. A. Coolidge
Ainslee’s
Illinois
John M. Palmer
Palmer
Dick Oglesby
Uncle Dick
Oglesby
John
Senate
Washington
Aldrich
Shorn of Their Titles in Confederate Veterans Group
A stormy Lexington meeting of the Confederate veterans of the Kentucky Association debated dropping military ranks from their social group. A proposed resolution by Cabel Bullock to discontinue use of titles passed, provoking fury as members fear confusions with future generations and the loss of ranks such as general colonel or major.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Confederate Veterans of the
Kentucky Association
Cabel Bullock
Boom in All Cereals and Hog Futures Rally on Chicago Board
Speculation drove a strong session on the Chicago Board of Trade with broad buying in Dec and May wheat and corn, and gains in hog futures. Prices rose as Western receipts fell and external markets showed bullish strength. flour and grain quotes moved higher across Minneapolis and Duluth, while losses were offset by strong demand from country buyers.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Hutchinson
Cudahy
Kent
Ream
Minneapolis
Duluth
Seaboard
Roy Ts
Rid Bae
Butter Eggs and Cheese Markets Across Cities
New York reports mixed butter receipts totaling 4 942 packages and 3 563 cheese receipts as market firm, with Western creamery and September-style quotes noted. Philadelphia price shifts show butter and eggs in fair demand and firm cheese. other cities record varied butter, cheese, and egg standings with regional adjustments.
Strong Market Activity Lifts Wheat and Corn Futures
In New York trade, strong bullish influence drives winter wheat, corn, and oats higher. Spot oats and rye hold firm as receipts and exports shift. March corn and May wheat end the day with notable gains amid outside buying, higher cables, and tight supply conditions.
Market roundups from St Louis and Louisville grain reports
Quotations at St Louis Baltimore Cincinnati and other places show mixed prices for commodities. Wheat and corn values quoted with cash and future dates, alongside rye oats and hays, with trading activity and stock levels noted in Louisville reports.
Live Stock Markets Show Fat Cattle Strength at Indianapolis
Union Stockyards Indianapolis December 4 cattle receipts 1,150 shipments 300. Demand strong for fat cattle with brisk trade and prices higher than yesterday. Steers 1300 lb plus brought 5.35 to 5.65 per cwt with various weights selling up to 4.25 for lighter ranges. Hogs in large supply and higher, sheep steady. overall good demand from all sources for fat cattle.
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Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Interstate Stockyards Cattle and Hogs Mixed at Indianapolis Market
At Interstate Stockyards Indianapolis on December 4 buyers were steady. Cattle receipts were light with no shipments. heavy steers and fat cattle sold firmer with strong local demand. Hogs saw no change from yesterday but overall market rose slightly with Eastern shippers showing urgent inquiries. Sheep and lambs showed steady to higher demand, with prime lambs and yearlings fetching better quotes. Buffalo area reports note active cattle trade and mixed hog pricing.
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Sue Stockers
Hilgemier Brothers
Squires & Co
Chicago
Cannes
Texas
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Selec
Neht
FESO
Buffalo
Canada Lambe
ST. Lauis
Aesa
Cesah
Cuile
Burke
South Omaha
Texas A
Louisville
Aot &Stra
Cincinnati
Union Traction Lines Schedule and Market Quotations
Train departures from Union Block at 4:15 p m and hourly to Anderson Muncie Alexandria Marion Elwood and way stations with limited trains to Muncie stopping only at 7:30 and 16:20 a m. fare and schedule mixed with livestock market quotes from St Louis Louisville and Cincinnati detailing cattle sheep hog prices and rece ipts including futures for bin tone markets and export beef quantities.
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Union Block
Maryland &J
Maryland and
St Maols
Anderson
Muncie
Alexandria
Marion
Elwood
Way
Munce
Salsbury Found Guilty in Grand Rapids Bribery Case
Grand Rapids jury convicts City Attorney Lane K. Salsbury after a night of deliberation. Indicted last summer for taking a 75000 bribe to smooth a contract letting water supply work to Eastern capitalists. State Senator George Nichols named as witness and target of alleged bribe attempts. contempt actions against Nichols stayed pending subornation of perjury charges.
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Mich
Lane K. Salsbury
Salebury
Tri
George Nichols
Bassebury
Salsbury
Henry A. Taylor
New York
Thomas McGarry
Stilson V. Neer
Newham
Nichols
Calve to Leave for Florida Before New York Threat
San Francisco notes that Calve has given up her struggle with acute Lag and will sing no more until Dee S appears In York. She will depart tomorrow for St Augustine Florida by the Southern route to be within reach of a New York threat.
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Deco
Calve
Dee. S
York
St. Augustine
Fla
Florida
New York
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