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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1915

Page

4

New Market Record Prices React After Advance

New York investment blocks rose in early hours of the record session but faded late as United States Steel fell 4 points on an executive admonition. Shares across the list recovered some from the late loss, but final tone was irregular. War specialties slumped while Mexican Petroleum and Texas Company gained on war order rumors. General News noted a trading surge in bonds and a broader market cautious mood.

New York Fato & Pots United States Steel Steer American Woolen Fock Island

Holland Headnotes on State Banks and the Federal Reserve

Holland outlines that Gov. Strong faces a parallel to Salmon P. Chase in persuading state-chartered banks to join the Federal Reserve system. He recalls Chase’s use of a 10 cent tax on state bank notes to force consolidation into national charters and predicts most state banks will eventually affiliate, though not by compulsion.

Salmon P. Chase New York Benjamin Strong, Jr Federal Reserve Banking System Salmon FP. Chase Secretary of the Treasury Lincoln Chase United States Congress Strong Federal Reserve Bank For New York City Gov. Strong Federal Reserve Conress National Reserve Board Washington New York State Federal Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve System Federal Bank Holland

Wall Street Gossip and Market Shifts In April Trading

The market shows a natural reaction as bulls and bears hesitate at the close. Mexican Petroleum climbs after a stated English-led output arrangement, copper advances to 171 cents, and Northern Pacific President Jule M. Vanaford reports a turning point in railway earnings with March improving over February and demand for Northwest land rising with favorable planting conditions.

Jule M. Vanaford Northern Pacific Railroad New York St. Paul Northern Pacific Northwest

New York Produce Prices Amid Market Fluctuations

Across butter, cheese, eggs, sugar, flour, pork, beef and lard, New York prices show firm to varying levels. Butter and creamery extras hold around 91 score, eggs show fresh gathered extras at 22 percent, while Western poultry and turkeys trade at 14 to 45 cents. Flour ranges from 7.20 to 7.80 for patents, pork belly v aries 14 to 21 dollars per unit, and lard remains firm near 9.90 to 10.00.

New York Hennery Henvery Kansas Middle West

New York Money Market Report April 19

Mercantile paper and Sterling exchange steady with cables at 4.3 and 4.7963 for demand. Bar silver at 503%. American dollars quoted 38.34. Government bonds steady amid strong railroad bonds. Line loans firm with 69 days and 90 days yields noted. Calymonev steady with high ruling rate and closing aid.

New York Mercantile Paner Bema Sterling Exchange

Chicago Grain Market Rises on Visible Supply Hope

Chicago April 19 Wheat and corn prices closed higher on speculation of a shrinking domestic visible supply despite renewed Italy Austria negotiations. Wheat No 2 red quoted around 1.62 to 1.63 and corn around 78 to 79 cents, with oats and rye futures showing varied gains and losses.

Chicago Italy Austria Barkeley

Metal market summary from New York and London listings

New York prices show electrolytic copper at 17.59 and casting at 17.09 while London markets quote futures at 76 pounds 12 shillings and 77 pounds 7 shillings 64 pence. Iron grades Nall Morticca and No 1 Southern are listed with 14.50 and 14.50 respectively.

New York Wepner London Southern

Washington Railway and Electric Sues for Market Control

Local financial notes show Washington Railway and Electric in a practically monopolized trade on the Washington Stock Exchange with steady demand for standard bonds. Railway common traded around 92, preferred at 85, and other issues such as Capital Traction and Potomac Electric showed limited activity with prices near Friday’s levels. Dividends were declared by the Washington and Virginia Railway Company: 2.5 percent on preferred and 1 percent on common, payable May 1 to stockholders of record April 19.

Washington Railway and Electric Washington Stock Exchange Prcker Preferred American Telephone and Telegraph Mergenthaler Potomac Electric Consolidated Aate Washington and Virginia Railway Company New York

Local Stock Exchange Notes and Bond Prices

Sales regular call noon Washington Railway and Electric 4s 500 at 100? 1 000 at 82hy Capital Traction 10 at 7 Washington Railway and Electric common 5 at 92 50 at 92 Washington Railway and Electric preferred 2 at 1 25 at 86 25 at 80 25 at 85 American Telephone and Telegraph 13 at 124 Lanston Monotype 3 at 40 65 at 1 Gas Bonds

Washington Railway and Electric Capital Traction Washington Railway and Electric Common Washington Railway and Eilectric Preferred American Telephone and Telegraph Lanston Monotype

Treasury report shows large year deficit and balances

The United States Treasury closes with net general fund balance of 25,400,532 receipts 366,605 payments 2,322,706. The fiscal year deficit totals 93,534,501, with prior year deficit 30,843,804 excluding canal and debt operations. Figures include 92,859,664.50 and 21,180,043.81 with 494,055,510 and 23,534,264,959,13 36,532,825 40.

United States Treasury General Fund Treasury United States Federal Reserve National Banka Philippines

District Improvements Planned by Columbia DC Commissioners

District of Columbia commissioners announce public hearings on proposed street and sidewalk improvements in Northwest and Northeast sections. estimated costs range from tens to hundreds of dollars per square, assessments to be levied on abutting lots. hearing set May 5, 1915 in the District Building.

District Columbia Washington District of Columbia Tex Belmont N California Street Colombia Road Connertcut Avenue Tth Aspen Street Butternut Street Yrof Uith Street Kenyon Street Ailer Askesherdt Mircer Lib Street 1Th Street T4y Betwen Everts Stenet Weaphiry Street 3Th Street Mannie Pth Street Do Steet Edewalk Tinea Street Up Street Fo Street Cast Capital Street Kouares Oliver PF Newman Hirow Nlow Tchas Wooketz

Local Produce Market Prices Listed for Poultry and Veggies

Wholesale prices show alive fowls roosters ducks and turkeys with per pound rates, dressed poultry including chickens and hens, plus eggs and dairy items like New York State cheese and Elgin butter. Vegetables and fruits from Florida California and Virginia regions feature weight and container based charges across multiple crates sacks and baskets.

New York State Elgin Tub Virginia Florida Pineaples

Live Stock Markets across Chicago and Baltimore markets report mixed gains

Chicago hogs receipts 92,000 with varied prices from light to heavy grades, cattle and calves mixed, sheep strong. Baltimore week totals show higher steer and fat cow prices, lighter wool and lamb values, and quarantine affecting calves. New York market steady with beef and calf prices firm, hogs firmer overall.

Chicago Baltimore Eleavier Helfers Falves New York Sunghorn

Baltimore Markets: Prices for grain eggs and poultry

Baltimore market report dated April 19 lists prices for flour white and red wheat, corn contracts, live poultry including old hens and young birds, ducks of various breeds, and butter and eggs from creamery to dairy prints. Noted are月 terms and regional price ranges for Maryland Pennsylvania and Western markets with occasional notes on egg quality and recored or handled eggs.

Baltimore Ismail Maryland Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Noravita

Proposals for Quartermaster supplies at Washington DC

Sealed proposals for furnishing tallet items and toiletry supplies including shaving brushes towels bluing and more are invited by the Quartermaster Washington DC. Proposals due May 17 1915 and April 28 1918 with delivery schedules and price terms specified. information available from the Quartermaster Boston or Army Depot in Washington.

Washington Aasta Wigton Washington DC Army Cos A Wasingtes Tovsala

Washington Horse and Mule Exchange Auction Weekly Sale

Horses and mules from the car lot offered at Washington through the Washington Horse and Mule Exchange at 212 11th St. N. W. Auction every Monday at 10 A M. Stock sold on commission with high quality carriages and harnesses available. Also listings for delivery wagons and saddle gear, with contact and storage offices noted.

Washington Horse and Mule Exchange 11Th St. N. W Ourself Willard Storage St. Om Bernesa Karessi Firgt

Business chances rooming houses seek quick engagement

Fragmented notice invites partners to enter interior decorating or auto tire businesses. States only vague contacts and a box number. Mentions opportunity for a man with automobile owner acquaintances and a silent partner with thirty dollars.

Cottonseed Oil Market Prices Reported

Market summary from New York lists monthly price figures for cottonseed oil contracts. Values shown include May to November figures with increases and decreases across months and noted prime winter yellow and sunnier white grades.

New York Omomapal Greene Oserarmer Telly

Will Sell S200 Washington Gango and Various Securities

An auction-like listing shows numerous securities and bonds for sale or bid, including Washington roads, Potomac items, and other city bonds. Names include THOMAS L. HUME broker, with addresses and cash delivery terms, and reference to prior acceptance or cancellation.

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