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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1905

Page

5

Wall Street Cheer Leads Market Hope For Peace and Growth

Wall Street cheered the absorbing market as optimism rose over a possible peace in the East and strong crop outlook. Oversubscribed Japanese loan and expected dissolution of the Northern Securities Company boosted confidence, with financial leaders predicting steady money rates and robust investment activity ahead.

Ivan London Pennsylvania Railroad Company Northern Securities Northern Securities Company United States Supreme Court Union Pacific Stock Oregon Stock Exchange Sturday Silvalinn 10 Tnvk Japan

Mutualizing the Equitable

Max Cohen argues in Views that mutualization of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, approved by its Board on the 21st, will gradually shift control to policyholders. The plan, defining 28 directors by policyholders and 24 by stockholders, requires state approval and aims to end four years hence with broad policyholder participation and strengthened governance led by WilliamFlyde and the agency.

Max Cohen Equitable Life Assurance Society 21St Alt James W. Alexander Pla Abou- Waues State of New York Jamesh. Flyde Henry B. Hyde Flyde Mr. Hyde Equitable Lite Agena of Life American Life Insurance

Tobacco Primes Down as March Sets Season Record

Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports March sales reached 2 185 580 pounds making it the largest month of the season. Total sales since October 1 1904 to March 1 1905 were 8 008 795 pounds with a year earlier 7 128 252 pounds. Prices remained strong until a late decline due to market crowding. Receipts fell off in Lynchburg и Danville and South Boston markets noted good quality wrappers and firm prices on certain grades while common grades softened. Total leaf sales for the period amount to 29 109 670 pounds versus 29 725 161 pounds in 1903.

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Traveling Men Organize Washington Branch Officers Elected

Washington branch of the Travelers Protective Association of America holds Saturday night meeting electing Charles Emmes as president with others including B M Hulch T L Cole Alfred P Bourquardez as treasurer and secretary. Delegates named to the Savannah national convention with May 16 start. Membership has doubled in thirty days and profits may rise ahead of convention. The group aims to secure favorable legislation, railroad concessions, accident benefits, and social fraternal goals.

Washington Travelers’ Protective Association of America Congress

Institute to Meet Here Mining Engineers to Convene May 3 4

The American Institute of Mining Engineers will hold its next session in this city on May 3 4 and 5 for presenting and discussing technical papers on mining and metallurgy and inspecting local institutions. The institute includes nearly 4000 members nationwide and is the leading mining society. Local committees have been formed for reception and entertainment and a programme will be issued.

Mining Engineers American Institute of Mining Engineers

Washington Company Chartered Rapid Transit Delivery

Special to The Washington Fust reports a charter issued in Charleston West Virginia for the Rapid Transit Delivery Company of Washington D C to conduct a general delivery business with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Incorporators listed include George A Vandalenhuser Charles Hennis P W Smith John A Shreve E H W Sera and S Porter House all from Washington D C. A health ad follows touting Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart with testimonials from W H Musselman of Weissport Pa claiming rapid relief and noting sale at 1229 Pa ave.

Washington Dr. Agnew W. H. Musselman Weissport P. G. Adfeck Washington Loan & Trust Offich Corner 9Th F Sts John Joy Edsas John A. Swope Ellis Spear Andrew Parker Harry G. Meem Boyd Taylor Thomas Bradley Tce Shce

Quotations from Hibbs & Co Daily Market Teletypes

The record notes that Saturday's market quotations match those received daily by W B Hibbs and Co bankers and brokers located at 1419 F street. They are members of the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade and Washington Stock Exchange.

W. B. Hibbs & Co F’ Street New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Washington Stock Exchange Miller A. BP Miller Miller & Company Broadway New York F Street Washington New OrLeaNs Chicago NEW York Coffee Exchange NEW York Produce Exchange NEW York Cotton Exchange NEW Orleans Cotton Exchange John V. Barross Wade & Hedces J. Sage & Co N.Y Washington Loan and Trust

New York Produce Prices and Market Report

New York price listings for butter eggs poultry flour and grains with receipts exports and current bids. Commodities cover rye flour buckwheat corn meal hay hops oils lard pork copper sugar potatoes peanuts cabbage and metal quotes noting prices steady firm or dull across items.

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Livestock Market Prices Across Markets in New York and Chicago

New York market receipts show cattle at 8 to 9 cents per pound, calves around 9 to 10 cents, sheep and lambs mixed with some unsold, hogs steady to firm. Chicago receipts indicate cattle firm to higher, hogs up to 6.35, sheep steady, with a general market uptick and diverse grade ranges. Baltimore reports dull wheat and steady flour with firmer corn and red wheat notes.

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Grain and Bank Market Notes Amid Cash Loss and Loans Decline

The report mixes grain quotations with a New York bank statement for April. It notes steady oats and hay, firm rye, and strong sugar while detailing a weekly bank balance: loans down 10.4 million to 1.099 billion, deposits down 12 million to 2.139 billion, circulation up modestly, and reserves down 0.8 million.

New York Money Market and Related Rates

New York money market report for April 1 shows call money nominal and unchanged, time loans firm at 90 days 3 percent, six months 3 4 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bank bid at 4.8595 4.86 for demand and 4.3410 4.8415 for 0 day bills. Prime mercantile paper quoted 24 4 percent. commercial bills 4.83 4.63 percent. Government bonds unsettled. bullion and Mexican dollars noted. Bwitts & Co. reports fresh beef prices in Washington, week ending April 1 averaging 6.56 cents per pound.

New York Sterling Exchange Bwitts & Co Washington, D. C

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