Correspondence with Reuters Trade Service

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/R25
  • Dates of Creation
    • 20 May 1931-25 Nov [1938?]
  • Physical Description
    • 16 pieces; 18 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with W. Murray, secretary of Reuters Limited, relating to the offer to the Manchester Guardian of an additional service, the Reuters trade service, with discussion of the coverage of trade, finance and industry provided, which is accepted. Also included is discussion of arrangements for a trial period, and the provision of and payment for the service, accompanied by related internal memoranda.

There is an enquiry as to whether information on raw silk may be provided from Reuters for the American market report in the paper, which is acknowledged. Also included is an internal memorandum discussing a potential return to the use of the Reuters service for the provision of information on the American markets.

GDN/A/R25/5 and 6 are articles with information provided by Reuters Trade Service entitled 'Swedish State Railways', 'Soviet and Austria; Impending Petrol Agreement' and 'Russian Grain' in the Manchester Guardian, 1931.

GDN/A/R25/12 is an American Market Report in the Manchester Guardian, 1931.

GDN/A/R25/16 is an article entitled 'Reuters Make Six Editorial Appointments' in the World's Press News, [1938?].