Rush to Sell Steel General List Causes Market Turmoil
New York October 27 United States Steel common fell sharply as the government suit against United States Steel Corp spooked investors. About 690000 shares were dumped while the rest of the market showed less turbulence after a heavy previous month. Prices swung, but late trading recovered some losses with U S Steel closing down 6 3 8 and preferred and bonds also lower.
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Baltimore Markets Wheat and oats steady in early trade
Baltimore Ost 27 Wheat easier on spot demand at 87. Corn steady at 78 for contract. Oats easy No 2 white quoted at 31 1/2 percent asked. Rye firm No 3 Western domestic leads in loss of Los, with price details scarce.
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Market Notes and Exports Rise Amid Steel Suit Quietly Souring
The stock market held firm despite the United States Steel dissolution suit, with Washington Railway shares advancing to 40 1 2 and Metro politan National Bank rising to 218 1 2 after a two point gain. Exports for nine months through September exceeded last year by about 231 million with imports down 29 million, while new real estate charters were granted to Alexandria and Rosslyn firms.
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Daily Cotton Market and Financial Notes From New York
Daily market snapshot shows New Orleans Savannah and Baltimore steady along with regional port totals. Subcommittees discuss salaries and itinerant merchant regulations while plans for a holding company and a George Harries district dinner attract interest. Financials include Virginian Railway annual report and steel stock market impacts on Washington trading.
Live Stock Markets Across Cities Show Mixed Movement
New York reports slow but steady demand with cattle receipts 2,446 and prices from 1.75 to 4.35 for cows and steer ranges, calves steady, veal 6.50 to 10.25, and dressed beef 13. Chicago meanwhile lists cattle receipts 2,000 with prices largely steady, hogs strong at top grades and mixed at others, plus sheep and lambs steady to lower across the board.
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Philadelphia Markets Update Mayhem Markets Fall on Fluctuating Prices
Philadelphia markets report mixed movement across commodities on October 1. Corn and oats show slight declines while butter and poultry prices vary by grade and region. Potatoes and other staples reflect cautious demand with regional price shifts across export and local elevators.
Washington Produce Market Prices and Wholesale Quotes
Wholesale fruit and vegetable market report shows strong demand for fruits and vegetables, scarce but firm eggs, plentiful chestnuts with low demand, and varied prices for cheese poultry and produce including apples Maine No. 1 potatoes onions cabbage lettuce tomatoes and other items. Prices reflect regional and seasonal fluctuations with multiple per unit listings.
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Wall Street Gossip on United States Steel Plunge
Special to The Washington Post. New York October 7. U S Steel led a sharp market drop while other active shares such as Union Pacific and Reading declined modestly. Analysts say selling was driven by investors fear and not broad market demoralization. Independent steel firms held firm, and the government suits against steel differ from those against rivals.
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New York Money Market Highlights October 7
Money on call steady at 74 24 percent. Ruling rate 2 percent, closing bid 7 percent, offered at 2 percent. Time leans steady with 60 days 4bQ3 percent, 90 days 34.3 percent. Prime mercantile paper 46 4 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bankers bills at 4.8375 for US and at 4.8705 for demand. Commercial bills 4.8730. Mexican dollars 5. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds weak.
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Northwest Section Recovers as Ore Prices Edge Down
G Dun & Co reports fair activity in the Northwest with demand rising for tin plate sheets and dress fabrics. Ore freight rate reductions are expected to lower 1912 ore prices, while footwear trade slows on higher quotes. Packer hides stay firm amid active exports. weekly business failures total 231.
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New York Produce Market Prices Oct 27 1920
Commodities report shows butter, cheese, eggs, poultry and grains with varied receipts and prices. Butter held, creamery 13134. cheese 14% to 25 27. eggs and poultry mixed. flour lower. pork, beef, lard steady. cottonseed oil, peanuts, sugar and coffee prices noted. corn, oats, and barley currently nominal or steady amid market shifts.
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Wife denies throwing objects in Wenger divorce suit
In District Supreme Court, Charles L. Wenger accuses wife of throwing flatirons and utensils. she denies all charges, claims cruelty and seeks limited divorce with child custody. Her answer includes a letter addressed to Ruth, a mystery contact Wenger pursued for weeks. She asserts Wenger’s conduct worsened after wealth, labeling him a sport and "Willis boy."
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The Metal Market. Copper and Tin Prices Pit Falls Amid Trade
New York reports weak copper with spot and futures around 17.00 for copper and London prices near £65 53 for spot. London tin steady to weak with October prices around 49.50 and future ranges 40.75 to 41.35. Local cargoes mixed as Tron Cleveland warrants drift, and Cleveland area notes show varied foundry pricing. Toledo markets list lime, veal calves, and livestock quotes with fluctuating cattle and sheep values.
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Privilege Upheld In Indian Bureau Communications Case
Justice Stafford ruled communications between government chiefs and cabinet superiors regarding bureau employee conduct are privileged and cannot grounds for damages suits. The decision favored Indian Affairs Commissioner Valentine in a $56,000 suit by discharged Indian bureau employee Joseph R. Farr.
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Secretary of the Interior
Forger's Plea In Vain Sentenced In Court
Starw. Robert Cameron charged with forging several small checks was given three years in the penitentiary by Justice Barnard in District Supreme Court. Cameron admitted guilt to a series of offenses the court deemed habitual, despite his plea that his sister was dying.
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PLAN NEW TRANSFER BILL FOR DISTRICT TRANSIT
Attorneys for the Baltimore and Washington Transit Company and Capital Traction Company expect a decision in their suit for reciprocal transfers by Justice Wright today or Monday. Settlement is months away as the case may go to the United States Supreme Court. Railway chairmen of district civic organizations meet tonight at 70 G Street Northwest to draft a new transfer bill for Congress.
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