Sharp Market Slide Ties to Wilson Proclamation
A dramatic New York market session unfolded with a sharp drop in prices, the 18 lowest in the final hour, as President Wilson deferred submitting a pledge on diplomatic relations to Congress. Out-of-town sellers and stop-loss orders intensified the sell-off, while industrials and bonds showed scattered resilience and heavy trading across major issues. The day closed with widespread liquidation and a cautious tone prevailing at the eve of wartime developments.
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Congress
New York
Wilson
Germany
Iona
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New York City
Ber- Toyounet Etaly van
New York Bond Market Ex Divident Day Activity
New York bond market reports ex dividend trading with total sales of 701196 shares, up from 416775 the previous day, indicating renewed investor activity and liquidity shifts across issues.
Philadelphia Market Report Shows Butter and Wheat Movements
In Philadelphia market notes from April 19 butter prices softened to lower levels with Western creamery extracts and nearby prints quoted. Wheat values also declined with No 3 red spot and April futures at 114 117 and No 2 Southern red around 115.
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Philadelphia
Wall Street News And Gossip From April 18
Reports show orders for over 100000 tons of standard section rally placed since a May 1 price rise for deliveries after May 1 next year. Pennsylvania order for 205000 tons noted. Some railroads locked in 1917 demand at old price. US Steel directors to meet Tuesday to discuss dividends and the first quarterly report. large earnings estimates projected for 55 to 65 million. Braden Copper earned 2.42 million net. Goodyear plans 10 million in 7 percent preferred stock with a heavy maintenance and retirement fund and asset tests. earnings for current year forecast at 8 million.
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Mills
Journal of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Bessemay
United States Steel Corporation
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
A. Amking
Argentina Expands Trade as Government Seeks U S Loans
Holland reports from New York on Argentina's booming exports of beef and grain and the government's reliance on American credit. Wands, a State Department agent, describes Argentina's strong foreign trade, massive beef shipments, and wheat and corn exports, with finance likely to come from U S bankers if more loans are needed.
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Ernest H. Wands
South America
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Taft
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Philander C. Knox
Argentina
United States
Canada
Wanda
Local Market Holds Steady Amid Foreign Relations Tension
Local financial notes describe a cautious trading day with easier public utility stocks and light demand. Capital Traction and Washington Railway shares showed limited activity while Union Trust and Continental Trust led volumes. The National Savings and Trust Company announced a 2 percent quarterly dividend payable May 1 with stockholders of record April 22.
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Ild Security Storage Co
Washington Market
The Metal Market Report Briefing
New York reports copper firm for nearby July futures at 28.00 with 29.12 percent, iron steady, tin quiet at 50.00 to 52.00 spot. London spot copper stands at £120 10s, with futures at £125. electrolytic copper futures £138, spot zinc £198, futures £196 ba.
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London
New York Money Market Report April 19
Mercantile paper 3.3 percent. Sterling 60 day bills 4.73 percent, demand 4.76, cables 4.77. Francs demand 6.96, cables 6.95. Marks 74.44 percent demand, cables 74 percent. Kronen 18 percent demand, cables 123 percent. Guilders 42 percent demand, cables 44. Lives 6.49 percent, cables 6.48. Rubles demand 3.15, cables 3.1. Bar silver 64. Mexican dollars 49. Time loans firmer for 60 days 2.3 percent, 90 days 3 percent, all months 3. Call money firm high 2 low 1 ruling 2 last loan 2 closing bid 2 offered at 2.
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Mercantile
New York Produce Prices and Market Notes April 19
New York market report lists butter receipts and prices with variances in creamery and firsts seconds. eggs steady with fresh gathered and nearby hennery whites and browns values. cheese firm with Wisconsin twins and state specials. dressed poultry prices for chicks fowls and turkeys. flour pork lard sugar and refined prices. credit balances and run shipments totals with averages.
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Hennery
Wisconsin
Middle West
New York Cotton Market Feels Nervous Over Political Developments
The New York cotton market opened unsettled as traders tracked political news. Liquidation pressed July futures to 11.94 before modest covering and steady demand lifted some, closing with a net loss of 3 to 8 points across the board.
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Local Stock Exchange notes and bond sales data
A detailed call of stock and bond prices from the local exchange lists Washington Gas and Capital Traction among others. Entries include prices for Rails utilities, gas bonds, preferred stocks, and public utility shares with several bid and asked figures and after-call adjustments.
Treasury report shows mixed balances and deficits in 1916
United States Treasury data for April 18 1916 lists net general fund balance 123 189 505 revenues 1 687 765 and payments 1 406 888 with a year deficit of 56 382 370 versus 102 302 805 prior year excluding canal and debt. It provides asset totals including gold silver currency and bank holdings and notes available for redemption across Treasury and Federal reserve banks.
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Panama
Esee
General Fund
United States
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
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Philippines
Livestock Market Reports From New York and Chicago
Market notes show New York receipts with steady to weak trends across cattle calves hogs and sheep while Chicago reports varied hog and cattle prices with mixed ranges for beef steers stockers and calves. Also listed are sheep lambs and spring lambs with notable price spreads and quality distinctions across regions.
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Cottonseed Oil Market Prices Listing
New York on April 19 reports prime crude at 9.53 with sales and futures across months. Prices shown for prime summer yellow spot and April at 10.6 May 10.70 June 10.69 July 16.7 August 10.74 September 10.63 October 9.53 November 8.85 prime winter yellow and summer white 10.60.
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Annuity Guarantee From Mutual Life of New York
Financial notice promises a life income secured by over six hundred million dollars. The offer comes from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York with applications handled by Thomas P. Morgan at Room 423 South area Building.
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Thomas P. Morgan
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