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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1919

Page

2

Price Break Due to Labor Threat in 1919 Stocks Decline

The Washington Post special reports New York trading Aug 5 to Sept 5 shows oil, metals, and steel leading declines amid a labor threat. Gompers telegram to Wilson spurred a market break with rails and shipping stocks moving. Cruci ble suffered worst losses, while oils and locomotives showed some resilience. General Motors, Baldwin, and Transcontinental feature in the slide. later prices recover as turnover shifts and dividends are discussed.

Washington Post New York Gompers Crucible General Motors Baldwin Studebaker Woolen Sinclair Oil American Federation of Labor Wilson Steel Corporation Gary League of Nations

New York cotton futures slump as labor fears rattle markets

Revived labor trouble fears in the steel trade sparked renewed selling in cotton with December dropping from 23.65 to 28.55 and closing at 29.11, while the overall market finished lower. Chicago activity showed a robust upturn in car values as liquidation ended, with September strength and mixed grain prices reflecting varied demand. Oil and shipping data appeared alongside financial figures from the era.

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Simms Petroleum stocks rise on Clairborne parish finds

reports from New York describe a Standard Oil discovery near Clairborne parish, Louisiana, boosting Simms Petroleum as investors bet on nearby oil prospects. trading showed price gains on Simms shares, while other energy issues moved variably in a cautious market.

Washington Post New York Simms Petroleum Company Clairborne Parish Standard Oil Company Simme Petroleum Company Simms Petroleum Broad Street Petroleum Exchange Columbia Graphophone Colonial Tire American Ship Marconi America Acme Coal

New York Money Market and Cottonseed Prices Report

New York money market shows government and railroad bonds easy, time loans easing, call money near 5 percent. Cottonseed futures list September 24 price at 24.00 and nearby months around 19.6 to 18.67 with several contracts noted through March and April at 13.69 to 13.70.

New York Mercantile Oc- Nowear Cem— Dar Balea

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