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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1925

Page

8

Twenty Die in Frisco Wreck at Victoria Mississippi

In Frisco wreck at Victoria Mississippi twenty people died and many more were injured. Passengers described scenes of crushed coaches and screaming victims as workers freed the trapped. Listed dead include S. W. Ryan and O. Jordan among others with numerous injured from Ninnekah, Topeka, and Memphis. Local officials reported ten dead at the scene and more later.

Victoria, Miss D. Connor Edward Condis Berga S.W. Ryan Memphis Jordan Carrollton Ninnekah Okla Fain M Ollie Webster Oxford Miss H. G. Hathorn I-68 Thompson Tupelo J. Ei. Camp Wynne Ark Randolph Jackson Macon Evere H. J. Heskew Oapemen Ala Aberdeen Sewan Emory A. Kelley Suis W. Heinrich Russellville Ave Champion Winfield Als Reghsn Pneuter Beck Stheodore Fullbright Batesville Ayrece H.J. ‘Kellett Williford Okolona

Lone Wolf of Prohibition Dies in Chicago

Virginians discuss the death of J Asher known as Lone Wolf of the prohibition department in Chicago. Neighbors and officials dispute poisoning theories, noting his early life in Richmond and career as a dry sleuth. Assistant Callum Jones says the case against his former partner remains key to prosecutions.

OND Chicago Asher Lone Wolf Richmond Exon Her Jones Adt Charlie Kzig

WEWS MEN PLAN FOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE

Miami, October 27. The Press Club of Florida held its semi annual meeting in Milford. Enrob employment of special correspondents in and Tampa districts was discussed. The editor of the News was elected president for the coming year. He will represent on the Associated Press board for the southeastern region. The editor in chief Herald expressed satisfaction with the plan and recalled a storied career in sports journalism.

Miami Fla A.P Tampa Press Club of Plorida Milford Presidt Associated “Press Board Southeastern Herald

Bar Silver and Rubber Market Notes

Bar silver prices and dollar values cited for October 27 with brief notations on rubber market terms and future month references. The fragment mentions Simokea January and BI ET1 2 with limited context.

Latest Market Reports on Orleans Cotton Declines and New York Trade

The Oct 27 market roundup shows a soft opening for Orleans cotton with losses of 7 points in early trades and sustained dips into December to 19.15 and March to 19.16 as Liverpool cables soften and frost fears fade. New York futures follow with declines of 23 to 28 points, spot cotton at 20.70, and Liverpool spot steady at 10.75 amid steady to barely steady futures.

Orleans EANS A.P Liverpool New Orleans A. P Zesterdey New York Inclding

Wheat futures rise after cargo move drives Chicago stocks

Sharp up turns in wheat prices followed an early decline as word of a cargo of spring wheat ordered to move from Chicago to an eastern port boosted sentiment. December closed 1.5 to 1.493 4, May 1.461 8 to 1.461 2, with gains of 8 to 35 8c.

Chicago A.P

Grain Prices Report From Chicago Today

Chicago markets show wheat No 1 hard at 1 61 ½ to 1 62 with No 2 hard at 1 57 ½ to 1 58 Corn prices range from 80 to 82 for No 2 mixed and No 2 yellow oats at 39 ½ to 40 ½ Rye at 84 barley at 65 to 71 7 Timothy seed 6 75 to 7 50 clover seed 20 75 to 29 25 Lard 16 20 ribs 16 00 and bellies 15 50 per hundredweight or ton.

Chicago

Market grain quotes from St. Louis on Oct 27

St Louis cash grain prices list No 2 red wheat at 1.70 to 1.78 per bushel No 2 hard wheat at 1.63 to 1.66 1 2 Corn prices show No 2 mixed 8 1 2 to 9c No 2 white 80c No 2 yellow 81 1 2c Oats No 2 white 40 1 2 to 41c No 3 white 39 1 2 to 40c December price around 1.5 and May 1 49 3 8.

ST. Louis May

Livestock Prices Report From Chicago and East St Louis Markets

Hogs receipts in Chicago reach 25 000 with prices mostly steady to 10 cents lower for hogs and higher for slaughter pigs. best 140 to 150 pound averages around 11 75. Cattle receipts 14 000 with steers scarce and demand steady to higher for some grades. vealers strong around 12 50 to 13 90. Sheep receipts 8 000 with fat lambs active and prices up to 15 35. East St Louis reports hogs 15 000, prices 11 65 to 11 75 for 170 to 210 pound livestock, and cattle receipts 6 500 with steady to lower trends. vealers steady to higher and sheep market active with lambs near 15 15.

Chicago A.P Kansas

New high records in curb market amid heavy trading

New York reports several stocks hitting fresh highs as heavy curb market trading focuses on accumulation for specific purposes. Trans Lux leads activity with heavy buying after exchange dealings and signals of upcoming device installations in Philadelphia and Chicago. Call money firms with rates around 4 3/4 percent and time loans mixed at a bit over 4 1/4 percent.

New York A.P Trans Lux Exchange Elphia Chicago

Sugar futures dip to 1921-low as Cuban sugar falls

New York trading began with raw sugar down to 3.71 cents a pound, a 132 cent drop from the prior level. The decline marks the lowest price since 1921, with duty paid Cuban sugar leading the fall.

New York

Wall Street gains paused as stocks dip after early rally

The New York market saw selling and bears grow in force on October 27. Motors rose with Hudson up 6, Chrysler at a new high around 223 3 4, and General Motors near 138. Liquidation grew amid stiffening call money and expectations of a post rally reaction.

Wall Street New York A.P Motors Hudson Chrysler General Motors Gerly United States Steel’ Corporation United Drug du Pont Foundation Company Pullman United Cigars Woolworth and Schulte Bangor Aroostock

Bond Market Turmoil Follows Political Changes in France

Bond trading opened with unsettled foreign obligations as the French issue declines follow the Painleve cabinet resignation. Government and municipal issues show nervousness amid the financial crisis, while sugar liens face intensified pressure. Railroad bonds stay firm with demand for Chesapeake & Ohio 5l8 and Northern Pacific 4s. A 25 million Czecho Slovakia loan was oversubscribed.

New York A.P Painleve Saar Ray Camaguey Warner Eastern Cuba Manitee Chesapeake & Ohio Northern Pacific

Currency World Markets See Mixed Movements In Early Trade

New York reports steady foreign exchange rates with Great Britain at 4.849 16 cables 4.847 8 and 60 day bills 4.813 16. France at 4.19 1 2 demand and 4.20 on cables. Italian and Belgian quotes appear alongside a long list of American stocks including American Can 253 1 2 and Chrysler 219 3 4. The update notes Tokyo 413 16 and Shanghai 795 8 with numerous company prices throughout the market.

New York A.P Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Zecho Switeerland Slovakia Jugo-Slavia Austria Rumania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal

Market Letters Echo Mixed Commodity Prices and Freight Rates

New York and Chicago reports show mixed grain and feed prices with corn oats and rye steady or firm. Freight rates across the Atlantic and Gulf markets remain steady with limited tonnage demand. wool hides and coffee show small gains in closing figures.

Potatoes Trading Fair As Market Strong Across States

Chicago reports a trading fair with the market strong. United States shipments reach 1,093 cars. Wisconsin and Minnesota sacked round whites quoted at 3.00 to 3.30, while Michigan and Minnesota ask for round whites at 2.90 to 3.16 per car.

Chicago A.P United States Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan

Market Summary From New York Chicago and Savannah

Sunday lane prices show lard steady with Midwest bids around 15.45 to 15.55 while Chicago dairy reports mixed tubs and creamery prices with various grade ranges. Steel unchanged in New York trading and Savannah turpentine and rosin markets show firm tones with current quotes and stock levels.

Lane New York Middle West

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