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Commercial
June 17, 1887
West Virginia Democrat
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Wheat prices in Chicago fell sharply on Tuesday, with July delivery at 73 cents per bushel (10 cents below Monday) and June delivery 20 cents lower, leading to speculator losses.
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The Speculation in Wheat.
On last Tuesday the price of wheat in Chicago, for July delivery, fell 10 cents below the price on Monday, and sales were made as low as 73 cents per bushel. The lowest figure touched, for June delivery, was 20 cents under Monday's price. A number of speculators came to grief.
On last Tuesday the price of wheat in Chicago, for July delivery, fell 10 cents below the price on Monday, and sales were made as low as 73 cents per bushel. The lowest figure touched, for June delivery, was 20 cents under Monday's price. A number of speculators came to grief.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prices
Market Condition
What keywords are associated?
Wheat Speculation
Chicago Prices
Price Drop
July Delivery
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Commercial Details
Location
Chicago
Event Date
Last Tuesday
Commodities
Wheat
Notable Details
July Delivery Fell 10 Cents Below Monday's Price To 73 Cents Per Bushel
June Delivery 20 Cents Under Monday's Price
Speculators Came To Grief