Small Net Declines and Orderly Market May Light Sherman Law Scope
Readers view today’s stock action as a sign that the Supreme Court's pending American Tobacco decision may clarify the Sherman Law. Market hesitation followed the court’s rulings, with a slight decline at close amid orderly, moderate activity and strong profits earlier in the week. Prosecution of the Lumber Dealers case and a Missouri Pacific note issue were noted alongside firmer money rates and steady bond demand.
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Treasury Market and Grain Prices Reported in May Day Data
The report from Baltimore on May 1 shows dull conditions in wheat and corn with spot contracts near previous levels. Rye and live poultry prices are listed with varied weights and classifications, while butter and eggs reflect modest gains and regional price spreads.
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Wall Street Gossip From the Washington Post
The market showed a mild decline with railroad shares down WW cents and industrials by 3venta, Reading remaining the only active stock. Major bankers away on holidays, with George F Becker among those traveling, while Missouri Pacific eyes a $20 to $24 million three year note issue to fund improvements and manage floating debt amid hopes of stronger future value.
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New York Stock Market Totals 617000 Shares
Total sales for the day reach 617000 shares. The quotations align with those provided by W B Hibbs & Co bankers and brokers located in the Hibbs Building. They are members of the New York Stock Exchange the Chicago Board of Trade and the Washington Stock Exchange.
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Local Stock Exchange Notes and Railway News
A summary of yesterday's local stock exchange activity notes irregular prices with United States Trust trading in bursts and a Washington decline. Bank and railroad stocks show firm levels with Capital Traction hitting high marks. several contracts and public works projects are announced, and interstate commerce decisions affecting freight rates are reported along with miscellaneous commodity prices in Philadelphia and Chicago markets.
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Trade strengthens as iron and steel orders rise
R G Dun & Co reports firmer tone in trade with clearer optimism from iron and steel, textiles, and leather sectors. Cotton exports remain ahead of last year while woolen goods gain strength and footwear shows improved activity. domestic hides stay firm amid higher prices and scarce supplies.
Live Stock Markets Mixed Across New York and Chicago
Livestock prices show beaves and hogs fluctuating with mixed demand. New York reports lower steer values, steady cows, and higher veal, while Chicago records steady cattle, stronger hogs, and higher sheep with lambs lifting. Fresh fruits and vegetables meet healthy demand, eggs and butter shown with varied regional quotes.
New York Money Market Report May 19
Money on call steady at 2 1 4 percent with bids at 2 percent. Time loans firm but borrowers resist asking rates. Prime mercantile paper from 2 1 4 to 4 percent. Bankers bills quotes 48435 for 60 day and 48580 for demand. Government bonds weak. Railroad bonds irregular. Meat market notes include calves steady and veal at current quotes.
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Chicago Cotton Market Ends Mixed With Near Months Strong
New York May 1. Old crop cotton again hit new high records as near months showed strength while August and later deliveries remained unsettled and weaker on favorable weather. Market closed steady with a net rise of 7 to fall of 14 points. Into sight figures beat estimates by about 5000 bales due to outside clearance, yet the weekly visible supply fell to roughly 1,006 bales below last year. A private acreage report estimated a 6 percent gain. High 16.00, close in October, November, December, January, March.
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New York Produce Prices and Market Report May 19
New York market notes mixed results across commodities. Butter and eggs firm on high grades with sizable receipts. cheese unsettled. Wool, flour, pork, beef, and lard steady. Cotton, sugar, copper, coffee, potatoes, and cabbage show varied quotes, with potatoes and cabbages moving modestly and other staples holding steady or inching forward.
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New York Grain Markets May 19 Report
Spot grain mixed with futures softer for corn and oats. No. 2 red wheat at 98 nominal elevator. futures down on rain outlook and world shipment estimates. Corn steady export price around 60 with minimal trading, oats steady with no activity, barley quiet at 1.08 asked in Buffalo. Receipts and shipments listed for each grain.
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Physician races to Rome on record time plan
Dr. J. B. Choate of Los Angeles sailed after a cablegram from Mrs. L. Browning to reach her daughter in Rome. He aims to beat Pacific coast to Hu Tope speed records by connecting with the Mauretania in New York and reaching London in nine and a half days. The best prior time was ten days and London to Rome could be done in a day.
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Actor Burglars Sentenced In Pittsburg Case
Harold Enfield an English vaudeville actor pleaded guilty to a string of burglaries in Pittsburg and was sentenced to 7 12 to 30 years in the Western penitentiary. Rex Hunter his accomplice also pled guilty and drew 6 to 30 years.
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McAdoo Injuries Stall Tunnel Builder in New Jersey
William G. McAdoo, famed New York tunnel builder and director of Farmingdale Preventorium, sustained serious injuries with two broken ribs and a broken right arm after an automobile crash near New Brunswick. Mrs. J Borden Harriman suffered minor cuts and bruises, while both were hospitalized for several days.
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Chauffeur Sentenced in First 1910 Larceny Law Case
New York May 19 John Cash a chauffeur formerly employed by Simon J Rice of 2 West Eighty-ninth street was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for petit larceny. He is the first person convicted under the 1910 law making it larceny for an employee to take an employer’s automobile for private use without permission.
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