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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1916
Page
2
U S steel heavy on losses while other metals and industrials slump amid unsettled war rumors. Foreign exchange wobbly with Paris check easing rule. bond market broad with total sales around 203 million dollars.
The article notes that manufacturing states use more than agriculture while Iowa remains one of the largest per capita consumers. It argues Iowa is not greatly affected by the European war, highlighting state consumption and industrial trends.
Government statistics from Washington reveal curious patterns in cement demand across states. New York City consumed 600 000 barrels or about 1 200 000 tons in 1915, while national figures show 1 250 000 tons, with industry output at 18 000 000 barrels annually. The data illustrate uneven regional demand amid overall prosperity and construction growth in New York over the last year.
New York money market report lists mercantile paper at 3.1 percent and time loans steady. Sterling 60 day bills 4.78, demand 4.7644, cables 4.771-15. Frances 5.95 demand, 5.94 cables. Marks 789-16 demand, cables 7354. Kronen 12 percent demand, cables 13. Guilders 423 percent demand, cables 423. Lives 6.48 demand, cables 6.47. Rubles 30 percent demand, cables 305. Bar silver 64. Mexican dollars 49. Government bonds heavy, railroad bonds easy. Call money firmer. high 2 32, low 1, ruling rate 1 1/2, last loan 2, closing bid 2, offered at 2.
The article compares state cement demand per capita in 1915 across Illinois Indiana Iowa South Dakota Montana and Utah with national plans for 1916. It notes low U S imports of hydraulic cement amid a European war and urges U S independence in cement supply. It also reports Holland New York market prices for butter eggs cheese poultry flour pork beef and lard.
A 11 45 am call shows Potomac Electric 6 percent at 1000, Washington Railway and Electric preferred at 82 percent, and N and W Steamboat 10 at 149 percent. After call Capital Traction Railway 5a at 107, Riggs Realty long 5a at 102, and Washington Railway and Electric 4s at 80. Various bonds and stock listings across utilities, railroads, mining, banks, insurance, and trust firms are detailed with bid and asked values.
The listing shows live poultry prices for hens per pound 19 20 and roosters 11, ducks 18 20, turkeys 22 23, with dressed birds and spring chickens. Cheese and butter prices follow, alongside eggs from nearby Virginia, and a wide range of vegetables including potatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and more with various per unit costs.
The Washington cattle market summary lists hogs with dressed, small, medium, heavy categories and weights, plus sheep and veal calves with percentages. Spring lambs are noted as choice at a set price point.
Copper firm nearby at 28.00 to 29.00 in New York trading. Iron prices steady across No 1 Northern 29.75 to 21.25 and No 2 20.25 to 20.75, No 1 Southern 20.60 to 21.00, No 2 20.25 to 20.75. Tin quiet with spot 54.00. London spot copper 127 pounds, futures 122 pounds. electrolytic 137 pounds, spot tin 201 pounds, futures 198 pounds.
The Treasury report dated April 15, 1916, lists a net balance in the general fund of 122,428,414.56 dollars, total receipts of 2,778,248 dollars, and total payments of 1,845,172 dollars. It notes a fiscal year deficit of 57,374,778 dollars versus 102,479,468 dollars last year, with detailed assets, gold and silver holdings, bank notes, and cash in general fund totaling over 217 million dollars, and extensive bank and bullion figures.
Chicago grain traders faced a setback as tensions over the submarine issue weighed on wheat. May and July futures closed lower amid unsettled activity, while corn and oats showed mixed moves. Cash grain quotes for wheat, corn, oats, rye and barley were reported, with futures also reflecting thin rallies and variable pricing.
Berlin reports the Turkish government has established the gold standard with the gold piaster as the monetary unit. Past differences among gold, silver, and government plaster are abolished. Debts will be paid under the new standard as offices open to change money. Silver piaster criticizes around 4 cents. gold piaster valued nominally similarly. Official scales for liabilities set. piaster reckoned as one nineteenth of the silver mejidie.
Chicago receipts show strong hogs and weak cattle with lamb and sheep prices varied, while New York reports steady beef and calf sales and firm hog values. Baltimore weekly cattle and sheep markets display mixed gains and steady calves. City balances, runs, and shipments noted for Pittsburgh area.
Europe has sold half its U S Steel common stock since the war began. foreign holdings dropped from 1,286,636 shares two years ago to 634,469 now. Preferred stock also fell, common holder numbers down nearly 30 percent in the last year. Directors at U S Steel resign to cut directors from eighteen to fifteen. Standard Oil of Ohio plans a May 26 meeting to authorize a 3.5 million melon of new stock as surplus nears 7 million. French loan will be backed by collateral of neutral-country securities, not direct French government obligation, with mobilization of securities akin to British practices.
Philadelphia markets report steady butter eggs and grains. Prices shown include Western creamery butter 37 print, eggs firsts 6.75, Western extra firsts 6.75, No. 2 red wheat 1.16 to 1.19 spot, No. 2 yellow corn about 2.81 to 2.14, oats No. 2 white 51 to 52.
New York grain reports show weak spot wheat with No 1 durum at 1.28 percent, No 2 hard winter at 1.26, No 1 Northern Duluth at 1.82, and No 1 Northern Manitoba at 1 804 percent fob New York opening. Futures show feverish activity for May around 1 2244 while corn spot holds steady at 90 c i f New York and oats stay quiet with standard 61 6134 to No white 60 50 percent.
Baltimore markets report prices for oats poultry and butter with figures for various grades and weights. Live chickens old hens roosters ducks Muscovy and Indian runners are listed by class and per pound or per dozen, butter quotes cover creameries prints blocks and dairy types, eggs list Maryland Pennsylvania Western flats and West Virginia markets.
The week opens with light trading and prices steady from last week on the Washington Stock Exchange. Some specialties gain slight support while most bid prices hold near prior levels. Notable activity includes 74 shares of Washington Railway and Electric traded at 82% to 82%, and bids or offers around 86% for Capital Traction.
New York April 17 nominative report lists prime summer yellow spot and April at 16.50 May June 10.65 July 14 72 August 16.71 September 10.59 October 9.47 November 3.80 prime winter yellow 10.75 prime summer white 10.65.
The New York cotton market remained quiet yet steady, with July contracts climbing from 11.97 to 12.04 before closing at 12.00. Net results were mostly unchanged to modest gains, finishing 1 point lower to 5 points higher versus Saturday’s close.
The United States Volunteer Association, formed by Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection veterans, urged retention of the volunteer provision in the army reorganization bill before Congress and began an active campaign to block its elimination. It backed pensions for widows and dependents, preferred employment for members, a welfare committee, adequate armed forces, and elected officers including President Frank S. Clark and Secretary William C. Lilier.
In London on April 17 British MPs debated Italian shipping charges amid claims that British steamship firms profit at Italian merchants’ expense. Lord Robert Cecil urged caution, while Walter Runciman denied “bleeding” Italian freights and affirmed government efforts to ensure ships and fair rates for Italy.
A compact brokerage card from the New York Stock Exchange era lists Flather Moorhead and Elmore as members at 729 15th Street with Washington Stock Exchange ties. It notes they buy and sell listed and unlisted stocks and bonds for customers on favorable terms and handle odd lots, offering last-minute analyses.
The document lists bond and stock items with prices and quantities including Capital Traction Washington Railway and Electric, Washington Gas, Lenston, Continental Traat, Washington Baseball Club, and Oklahoma with specified prices and dividends. It notes exclusive rights, commissions, subject to prior acceptance or cancellation, bonds plus accrued interest, and cash deliveries.
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