davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
NEW RAIL ISSUES MAY STABILIZE
 BOND MARKET
Market Prepared To Re ceive Larger Amount Of
 Domestic Financing

NEW YORK, March 16.--(By Asso- ciated Press.)-Bond prices last --eek failed to develop a definite trend. AL though values held firm, the approach of March income tax payments had deterrent effect on trading and ac- tivity was retarded in all but a few issues which were governed by special influences. i
 First indications that the restrictions imposed upon trading were about to be lifted came late in the week with a revival of speculative interest and re- ports that the market was preparing to ing next week after tax payments had been disposed of.
 Preliminary discussions were said to have taken place regarding loans for Sweden and Switzerland. Both govern ments, 1t is understood, require about $20,000,000 apiece. but bankers were not certain that they would enter this mar banking institution holding a contingent option on Peruvian financing, 1t also appeared likely that a loan for $2,626,- 900, which the government is author ized to contract, might be floated here: Approval of New York states early sale of $45,000, 900 in bonds.
 Domestic Financing In Prospect
 Increased volume of financing by the New Orleans, Texas and Mexico domestic corporations Is in prospect early offerings are contemplated by railway, Continental Motors company and Southern California Edison com pany, while the long deferred Pennsyl- vania railroad equipment issue is said to be in preparation. Plans for the Baltimore and Ohio refunding opera tions to retire more than SIPS, ,O0O, 900 of its obligations by November, 1925, are so far advanced that the road is prepared to take advantage of the next favor able market to offer the first of a series of new bond issues. The favorable reaction to the negotiations for re- funding the $47,000,000 St. Paul bonds maturing next year, was seen in the recent rise of the roads obligations. A large insurance company is said to have acquired $2.000,000 of the fours of 1925 on their way up from 75 to 80, where the price stabilized, in the hope of prof iting by the refunding operation.
 The outstanding financial develop ment of the week-the establishment of a $100, 100000 credit by American banks for the Bank of France to stabilize ex- change-did not effect the bond market directly. Reported plans for a French treasury bill offering gave way to a bank loan arranged through J. r. Morgan & Co.,, secured by gold reserves. While the terms were not made public, they were said to include six months maturity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
HUBBARD BROS. & CO

New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce. Exchange, Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed OH fer future delivery. Special consignments of spot cotton for delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
COTTON NERVOUS;
 PRICES SEESAW
General Drift However, Is To ward Slow Recovery From
 1 Recent Low Level

NEW ORLEANS, March 16.---The cotton market ruled nervous and cratic during last week, although the general drift was toward a slow recovery from recent low levels. The uncertainty ex- isting among traders. and the almost total abstinence Of the outside specu- lative public from the market. left mat ters almost entirely in the hands of professionals and ring scaipers. It was therefore a trading affair. with grad ual slowing down of volume of busi- ness sealpers took advantage of the situation to sellfon bulges and buy on dips with the result that prices see sawed persistently.
 Nevertheless, the net result of the weeks trading showed net gain over the close of the previous week of 8S points on May and July and 54 points on October, nearly half of this gain being due to the advance on Saturday, when the trend was more consistently upward than on any other day of the week. ,-,s s% 2
 Practieally all market developments were of q constructive character and in cluded the final and definite settlement of threatened lockout in the Lancashire milling district, the sensational recovery of the French franc of more; than a cent from the low price touched just a week ago, the stimulating cause be- ing the extension ot .. credit of s100,- 100000 to the Bank of France by a banking syndicate composed mainly of American banks and bankers. larger February consumption by American mills than looked for followed by much larger mill talxings for the past week than were expected and the prac- tically Unprecedented bad weather for this late period of the season, including not only wind and rain storms, but snow and freezing to the gulf coast.
 There Is little doubt that the market would have shown more improvement than 1t did but for the continued dull ness in the cotton goods trade, which has so far failed to respond to the steadier course of raw cotton prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
BIRMINGHAM PRESS
 CLUB IS FAVORED

The Birmingham Press club still lives Decision to retain the name, which so vitally represents the mem. bers now active in the reorganization of the club was taken at a regular meeting Sunday. It had been suggested that the name of the club be adopted as The Birmingham Newspaper Mems club. The sentiment of the members was unanimous for the old name.
 Regulations adopted by the club iii- cluded the rule that the membership be confined to the editorial depart ments of the local newspapers and. the members of the news gathering as- sociations, admittance of others en- gagged in a kindred sphere being pro- vided for by vote.
 The purpose of the club is to de- ,velop and maintain good fellowship among the news workers of the three newspapers. Dues of 90 cents month were approved, the initiation fee to be $1. A board of governors will be selected by the president. A fine of 90 cents was authorized for any mem Der absent without excuse for three regular meetings.
 The proposed club house was dis cused and definite arrangements are indicated. It is planned that several of the members shall occupy rooms in the house, the lower floor being re- seyed for meetings and place of recreation. A suggestion to stage dance at the Cascade Plunge will be acted upon at next Sundays meeting
 More than dozen members were present. The membership now totals %. The club will meet each Sunday at 2 o'clock at place designated by the president until permanent Sloca- tion is obtained. The members present Sunday were Lewey Robertson, presi- dent; Lane Garter, vice president {; Vincent Townsend, secretary-treas urer, Hugh Sparrow, John Gibson, Jerry Bryan, Leroy Sims, Russell Smith, Ben Creel, Al Mundo, w., B. Grauel and Glenn Jordan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
TRADE0UTLOOK
 REMAINS BRIGHT
Healthy Technical Position In- dicated By Actions Of
 Stock Market
By WILL JOHNSON neased ANire te Tho Aae. HeraIdl


 NEW YORK, March 16.--While irre- gular price movements continue to fea- ture the stock market and caution re- mains the watch word of Wall street, the past few days have witnessed an improvement in sentiment.
 The stock market itself has acted in a manner that indicates a healthy tech nical position. Following each reces- sion of any considerable size, the main body of stocks has invariably swung back to new ar higher levels; and, as the week progressed, despite rather sharp >retreat on the part of industrial shares reflecting rumors of future divi- dend declarations in the main, support was found on. the side of falling prices at level considerably higher than in previous sessions.
 Rails Lead Industrials
 The action of the rails following the declaration of Southern Railways first common stock dividends in 30 years was appreciably better than that of the industrials. but in a few isolated cases there were losses of a point or SO.
 UnQuestionably one of the brightest spots on the financial horizon is the abrupt upswing in francs following the extension of credit by American inter ests to the Bank of France. The franc closed the week with a gain of 1Ac, or 36 per cent. While there are indica- tions that London takes a cautious view of the methods of bolstering up the franc, 1t is apparent that fears in that quarter are based primarily on the possible consequences of failure of the French government to enact its financial reforms.
 But the governments request for a 20 per cent increase in taxation has already passed the chamber of deputies and the senate. As this is one of the major blanks in the governments finan- cial program, American banking circles are somewhat more optimistic over the outlook than appears to be the case in London.
 Home Outlook Bright
 The trade outlook at home remains bright, although by no means bullishly so. Continued prosperity is expected to be assuredAby continued building &C., tivity, heavy expenditures for railroad equipment and maintenance and sub stantial volume of wholesale and retail buying.
 Railroad traffic and earnings continue to feature the domestic outlook. The action of Southern Railway in declar-
 ing a dividend is expected to be fol- lowed by similar action on the part tof the other roads. In this connection 1t Is pertinent to remark that labor en- ployed by railways receives 2,S00 .000,- 900 In wages yearly, and investors in railroads receive more than $1 ,000 000 900 in interest ana dividend payments. With the industry Sass a whole in a sound condition, the release of such large amounts of money into ordinary trade channels cannot fail to be reflected in an increased purchasing power the country over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
LOCAL MARKETS
MORRIS AVENUE


 Cabbage-Tesas (sacks), lb. ......4hc celery-Fiortaa, 3 to 4 dog. to crt. .sa.25 One dozen lots ...................$1.2 $1.25 Tomatoes-Fancy Globe brand, crt $4oO Plain pack, crt. ..................$3. $3.75 1908, crt, ...................... BOO Lettuce-Colo. Iceburg. American
 Beauty Brand, crt. .S45o Irish Potatoes--colorado, lb. ......2Nc Minnesota cobbiers, ID. .t.. ......21sc Colorado Reds. lb. ...... .3c (5-sack lots. 1Oc per 100 lbs. less.) Sweet Potatoes-Porto Ricos, lb. .....5c Kiln Dried,. crts. ts.................$3.oo .oo Rutabagas--Lb. ...................... ..Sc Onions-Red. s10o-lb. sacks, ID. ....4hc White California, ID. ..5kc Australian Brown. ID. ............ .4c Rice-Blue Rose, lb. ..6Mc Peanuts-No. Virginia stock. ID. .shc No. 1 Va. stock, roasted (sack
 lots), raw weights, lb. .........AoAc Raisins-London Layer, box .......$2.75 Prunes-S0 to 40, ID. ............... .17c Cheese-Fuifs Cream Daisies, lb. ..26c Beans-California Lima Qarge), ID .1Sc California Lima (baby), lb. ....13hc Michigan Navy, ID. ..7Hc Pinto ID. .,....s..''.'''''''''....,c;;,iec {; ;i ,ec Peas--California Buckeyes, ID. ...shc ,Onion Sets, white, bu. .s.... .$S.75 Red and yellow, bu. ............S3 50 Seed Irish Potatoes-Maine Bliss Triumphs (10-pk. sks.), sack. S4.50 Maine Cobbiers C10-pk. sks), six. $500 Kentucky Cobblers, sec. crop, six 4.So Cracker Jacks and Checkers (50 nkDa fO caee1 case Sy 00 Angelus Marshmallows GA pkgs. to easel, case ...............$1.9 30 NoTE-Rutabagas. onions aud Cab
 bage. less than sacks. sc over
 list price.
 Barrel Apples
 Winesaps--Fancy Va. 2h-in. and up, Mountain Fruit, bbl. .......$7.5O Ganos-Full Red Color, bbl. 500 Ben Davis--Full Red Color, bbl. ..S55O
 Western Box Apples winesaps-EX. Fey, 64-72-S0-SS- 100-113-125, box $500 winesaps-Fancy, e4-72-so-1o0-J1s. winesapsEchoice, sss to isss, box $225 Delicious Fix Fey, 13s-15o-163. box. s.5o 125. box ...' :.:.: .:.::;..; .$4.00 0 Ortleys-Ex. Fcy... 1883 and larger, box ................... $2,5u ortleys-Fancy. 1883 and larger, DoX .s'..... .'.. '......... Y1.1o Black Twigs, ss- s-96-100-113-125, boz. $2.50 Roman Beauty, Elk Fey, 125s and larger, box, ...................... $250 Roman Beauty-Fancy, 72-S0-Ss- 96-113. boxsys. ..........r.$22 225
 Bananas
 ss and Straights, gross wgt., ID. ... Sc Is, gross weight. ID. ...............7Ac
 Grapefruit
 Fancy Florida--Oke Brand, 36-46- 54-64-70. box .....................$ 3.0l' Fancy Florida-Sun- Moon Brand, 36-46-54-64T0, box $2.75
 Lemons
 Fancy California-New Crop, Pansy Brand, 360s,. box ........,........$4.5 $4.5O Fancy California--New Crop, Pansy Brand, 442s and 490s, box ........ .00
 Oranges
 Fancy Florida, Red Warrior Brand, 126s to 216s,B box .$3.25 NOTE-We have a fresh car of Bana- nas-fine fruit. We are out of 100-size Delicious Apples. EggS .!."....s ss.. s.Is............. S0c Hens uarSel ...................=.. 1bc Hens (smalD ...................... .24c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
ROTARfANS READY
 FOR TUSCALOOSA

Almost 100 Birmingham Rotarians, headed by Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds, president of the club, will go to Tusca- loosa on a special arain Tuesday morn ing to attend the district conference of Rotary organizations.
 Delegations from Florence, Tuscum- bia, Sheffield, Huntsville, Opelika. Gadsden, Anniston, Bessemer and Jas per will assemble in Birmingham to ac- company the local delegation.
 The conference will last two days and promises to be the most widely at tended yet held in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17

and an interest rate of 51s per cent. The operation, addition to rescuing the franc, had distinctly favorable influ- ence on French bonds
 Sale Is Ordered
 A ruling of the interstate commerce commission, directing the sale of $S50.- 900 of Chicago Union station bonds to the highest bidder authorized some con cern in banking circles. Although this move was regarded as an experiment bankers and bond dealers pointed out that an extension of the method might 5eopardize traditional relationships be- tween the railroads and Wall Streets strongest financial institutions.
 The dullness of the weeks trading was broken by sharp break in the price of Wilson & Co. issue. In anticipa- tion of a capital readjustment, the con vertible 6s at one time moved as much as 13 points lower and the first 6s declined 6 points. Abandonment of the plan for issuing new stock brought a recovery despite the omission of the preferred dividend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
CUTS SUNDAY EDITION
Munsey To Eliminate Afternoon Pape
 Am &nhbnAl.

NEW YORK, March 16.-The New York Telegram and Mail, which has been publishing the only Sunday after moon newspaper in New York, will dis continue it's seventh-day edition, effec- tive next Sunday.
 This announcement was made by Frank A. Munsey, who recently pur- chased the New York Evening Mail and consolidated it with the Evening Tcle- gram. Disparity between the weekday circulation of the combined papers and the Sunday circulation, which was not added to with acquisition of the mail, was given by Munsey as the reason for the discontinuance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17

An electric automobile is said to be the first motor car to travel a mile in 60 seconds.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-05
Anchorage Officials Stage Fistic Battle
 Ouer Garbage Deal

A mimic battle which was not down on the regula: proceedi lga, WIS pull ed off at Anchorage recently between two of the c..y oii .'as al a council IeetiaAr W, Y, b.e. tract was under consideration It was q dirty deal all around, garbage includ- ed and two of jhc OH it.' a;" nurs- ing so,e spots anl ha:c can.lCrs and corrodes tnei' ,hUu.,l's
 When the cor rAcl t. rcliC- ID "Spotless Town" was brought up one word brought on another, anu the first thing the participants knew they were over their heads and life belts unbuckied.
 You're a liar," shouted one of the men, precipitating a casus belli.
 I'm liar, am l." shouted !he other one and walking around the table swatted the fly. A brief sparring bout was followed by a wrestling match after which the beligerenls were sep arated by the council, and agreed tc go outside and fight it out. They did so and the eagle of victory rested or the shoulders of the husky auto deal CT.
 No arrests were made, the garbage contract was let and the dove nt peace has descended again over the council chamber.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-05
Whaling Fleet Has
 Good Luck on Trip

SEATTLE-Victori over frost and fire in the Antarctic, a whaling fleet of the Hvafganst-Rosshavet Co.,. of Sandefjord, Norway, which was joined by three tiny vessels, the Star 1, Star ?, and Star 3, which left here on September 21, took 200 mammoth mammals, advices received here yes terday from Captain L. Larsen, head of the expedition, stated.
 The Star 3, lost her masts when she hit an iceberg in tempest. The crews of the Star 1 and Star 2 conquered fires aboard after hard fighting. Three men were made desperately ill by fall ing into the sea. Some of the whales taken were lost through freezing.
 The expedition has gone to Stew art Island, near New Zealand to re- return to the Antarctic next summer when it is winter here.
 The Sir James Clark Ross, flagship was frozen in at Discovery Inlet and needed all her power to get out and rejoin the fleet. Temperatures were from 20 to 30 below zero, but Cap tain Larsen, who had with him thirty Norwegians, shipped here, pronounced Ross sea a fine place for whaling.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-05
To Test Closed Season
 And Pack Tax Laws

Two test cases of the Alaska fish laws are set to be heard before the appellate court ct San Francisco early next month, according to an an nouncement made by U. s. District Attorney A. c. Shoup. In both in- stances, the validity of the statutes in question is at issue.
 The first case to be heard involves the constitutionality of the territor- ial closed season law on salmon fish cries. This question is raised in the case Of the U. s. vs. the Aux Bay Salmon Canning Go. In the local fed eral district court during the Ketch- ikan term just closed, Judge Reed upheld the law.
 The second case is set down on the Appellate Court calendar for hearing on June g. In it the validity of the graduated pack tax law on salmon canners' product is attacked. This is a suit brought by the territory against the Pacific American Fisheries to col. lect the disputed graduated taxes. It also, was decided in favor of the ter ritory.
 As soon as the original trials were concluded appeals were taken and the clerk of the appellate court notified of the action by telegraph. In order that the situation might be cleared up before the end of the present fish ing season both were entered on the calendar for the summer term-Ju- neau Empire.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-05

The regular weekly meeting of the Seward Chamber of Commerce held Tuesday in the Seward Grill, was one of the most successful held in many day
 The chamber had as it's guests, Cap tain J. L. Hottell, executive officer c. E. Jones, and all the officers of the Cutter Haida, not detained by duties aboard the ship; Captain Fred Ny strom of the Admiral Evans, and MT. L. H. Keist, of Anchorage.
 Every available chair in the large banquet room of the Grill was filled, and after luncheon. the meeting was called to order by President Hinde, who was shortly thereafter called away, the meeting being continued with Vice President McMullen in the Chair.
 The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, after which communications were read by the Secretary; among Accommodations being wires from the president of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce in viting Seward to attend meeting called at Anchorage for the purpose or organizing an "All-Alaskan Cham Der of Commerce" and an invitation from the Fairbanks Commercial Club inviting the Chamber to attend the festival of the Midnight Sun. The business meeting was cut as short as possible and all the guests called upon for remarks. Captain Hot tell of the Cutter Haida, stated that this was not his first visit to Seward and that he never yet had occasion to regret visit to this port. On the matter of the chambers efforts to se- cure cutter permanently in these waters, he stated that such ship, if secured, would be very popular with the officers and men composing her personnel, but that the Coast Guard Service having taken over a number of destroyers from the Navy, would probably utilize ever available cent in manning these ships and combat ing the illegal smuggling of intoxi- cants into the United States, making impossible the creation of new sta tions at this time.
 All of the officers responded with remarks, complimentary to Seward and it's citizens.
 MT. John A. Callahan, who with his wife has been touring Alaska, stated that he was much impressed with its possibilities, and planned another visit soon. He stated that it seemed to him what Alaska needed most was settlers; that in his experience. cov ering many years of railroad develop ment work, he became especially in-
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-05
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENTERTAINS
 PERSONNEL OF THE CUTTER "HAIDA''

terested in immigration, and that the idea came to him, that the Agricul- tural land available in Alaska, might be settled with the right kind of i'm migrants, and he offered his assis- tance to any plan the Chamber should ever adopt along these lines; he be- ing personally acquainted with all the immigration officials, and spending q great deal of time in Washington as sociating with them.
 Mr. c. NJ. Brosius responding to MT. Callahan's questions and remarks explained the agricultural develop nent in Aloska, and suggested that government aid, in clearing of land, and assistance in enabling settlers to make a living off the land, would go a great ways toward the de- velopment of all Alaska
 Captain Nystrom told the Chamber that while the captain of a small schooner he delivered probably the first load of lumber to Seward, dur. ing it's first days, and had watched with interest it's advancement since that time, and spoke of the effect of proper publicity.
 MT. Keist, when called upon, stated that at the present time he was a good listener but that probably in two weeks he would again be present at our meeting, and would then have in teresting information to give the chamber on new industries for Sew ard
 MT. Goodsky was called upon by the President, who informed the meeting of the valuable assistance rendered the community by MT. Goodsky, and the sorrow at having him leave us. MT. Goodsky said, that this was not his last attendance, but that what Alaska needed most was men to go outside and tell the actual facts concerning Alaska; that Seward for one had disciple in himself, who would do everything in his power to bring the actual facts before the per sons with whom he came in contact.
 MT. Moultray spoke of the necessity of shelter at Seward that would pro- vide safe anchorage for any craft coming into this port, regardless off the weather, and of the efforts being expended by the Chamber to secure this, that at the present time the as sistance of the Fishing Vessel Owners Association had been solicited, and when the same received, the matter would be taken up with Washington to secure the appropriations neces- sary.
 The time growing late, the Presi- dent upon motion, declared the meet ing adjourned.