Quotations in Wheat and Other Grand Markets
Chicago stock market report notes a sharp drop in corn and oats after unofficial estimates raise the 1931 U.S. corn yield forecast to 2.8 billion bushels. Wheat futures slip with corn as winter wheat acreage forecasts dampen sentiment. The piece lists futures highs and lows for No. 2 red and other grades, along with cash grain quotes for corn oats rye and barley from Chicago and Virginia markets.
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Chicago
United States
Yeeioa
Wae
Virginia
Wheat Prices Move in Quiet Baltimore Market
Wheat No 2 red winter prices in Baltimore edge up with August at 50 3 4 and September at 51 1 2 in domestic spot terms. August and September quotes reflect steady demand in a calm market.
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Baltimore
Old Roosters 14015 Wins at Philadelphia Produce
Philadelphia Produce brief notes Old Roosters 14015 achieving a listed score at Philadelphia on August 18. The short item records a result in the local markets with minimal details.
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Philadelphia
Poultry Prices Listed in Baltimore Market Report
Baltimore buyers note live poultry quotations with categories for old and young fowl. Prices show varied ranges for chickens including Leghorns and other sizes.
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Baltimore
Poultry and Egg Market Report Highlights Aug 18
Butter prices remain strong with creamery cartons at 30036 cents per carton and egg rates steady for strictly fresh hennery stock. Poultry receipts are liberal with Leghorn hens quoted 14 to 15 cents, colored hens 18 to 19, and broilers 20 to 25 cents per pound. Reds and Rocks 26 to 30 cents per pound.
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Creamery
Livestock market results across major cities and bond quotes
Baltimore and Chicago cattle hog and lamb prices move modestly with steady to weaker tones. Top cattle weights reach 8.25 for medium steers. hogs in Chicago slip to 7.00, sows 4.00 to 5.50. Lambs at Baltimore 8.25 to 8.75, Virginia lambs 8.50 or more in Lancaster. Treasury bond quotes listed for Liberty and Treasury issues with varied yields.
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Baltimore
Lancaster
Jersey City
Chicago
Bus overturns in rain injures many in Massachusetts
A Boston to Fall River bus overturned in a rain storm at Baston Massachusetts killing two people and seriously injuring several others. The Associated Press reports the crash occurred today as weather diminished visibility and road conditions worsened.
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Associated Press
Baston
Mass
Boston
Fall River
Poor Markets Claimed Hartful To Fruit Trade
Maryland grower G. Hale Harrison testifying before the Interstate Commerce Commission said the fruit industry faces ruin from freight rate hikes. He cited that prices for peaches and other produce are the lowest in 17 years and that Delmarva farmers switch to trucks for cheaper faster delivery. He noted peaches from Berlin to New York cost 59 cents by rail and 25 cents by truck, with trucks delivering in one day versus two by rail.
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Associated Press
Wn Gton
Geng
Maryland
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
G. Hale
Harrison
Berlin
Delmarva Peninsula
One Killed In Plant Explosion in Troy
One man died and four workers were injured when an explosion ripped through the liquid purification plant of the Hudson Valley Fuel Corporation in Troy New York. The blast struck during the full day shift of about 120 laborers causing about $15000 in damage.
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Troy
N. Y
Hudson Valley Fuel Corporation
Permits Granted Curtailing Roanoke Washington Bus Runs
The State Corporation Commission approved cuts to intercity service by Towns Bus Line and Virginia Motor Lines between Roanoke and Washington and Bristol. Discontinued trips include Washington to Roanoke at 1:00 am and Roanoke to Washington at 5:00 pm, Bristol to Roanoke at 11:30 pm and Roanoke to Bristol at 10:15 pm, effective August.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Towns Bus Line
Virginia Motor Lines
Roanoke
Washington
Bris
Plane crash near Buffalo kills two men
Two men died when a plane from Kenny Flying Service crashed on a farm near Buffalo after taking off from the service. The victims were identified as George Hayes, an instructor at the Kenny Flying Service, and a man named Kinsella.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Kenny Flying Service
George Hayes
Kinsella
Decisive clash looms as Cuban expedition lands
Havana reports a revolutionary expedition landed at Gidara in Oriente with the German ship Frederick II carrying 500 men and machine guns. Government and troops mobilize with 200 Havana soldiers joining 400 more at Santa Clara as reports say more came ashore. Rebels allegedly derailed the Pometi Trinada train near Santa Clara.
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Havana
Havan
Cuba
Gidara
Upper Oriente
Santa Clara
Censorship Tight in Havana Under Army Control
Striet censorship kept tight on intra and extra island communications. Army officers monitored press wires and offices, with cables revised at army headquarters. Newspapers submitted proofs for approval and blue pencilled by the Interior secretary. No outside calls except business or personal. Island conversation halted when revolution mentioned. Letters opened and radios suspended. News unfavorable to government banned.
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Striet
Havana
Army
Iteelf
Interior Secretary
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