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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1912

Page

2

Market Turns Heavy as Steel Faces Pressure in Reading

Market letters describe a volatile session with readings in steel shares hit by strike threats. Traders weighed probable settlements and dividends while standards and bonds showed uneven strength. Major names referenced include New York centers and various steel entities amid fluctuating prices and volumes.

New York Stock Market Briefs for April 2 1812

On Wednesday April 2 1812 the New York stock market recorded activity across leading securities with notable movements in bank shares and shipping stocks. Traders watched federal policy signals as prices fluctuated and volume remained moderate throughout the session.

Local Stock Exchange Quiet Amid Active Bond Demand

Trading on the local stock exchange was largely inactive with few orders and little price movement. Bonds showed sustaining demand, notably Capital Traction, Potomac Electric, and Washington Gas. a Pennsylvania Railroad damage award of $12.72 in five coal car cases was announced by the Interstate Commerce Commission. A new Washington and Southern Bank opened with Taft in attendance, while the Comptroller issued a call for national bank statements as of April 18 1912.

Bond Lst Stock Exchange Capital Traction Potomac Electric Washington Gas Pennsylvania Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Pennsylvania Hillsdale Coal and Coke W. F Jacoby & Co Clark Brothers Coa Bulab Coal Company James H. Minds Comptroller of the Currency United States Treasury National Bank Ofiver Corrections Ta Treasury Depostes Philippine Treasury

GAS AND RAILROAD BOND SUMMARY AND COTTON MARKETS

Sales regular call reports show Capital Traction Railroad bonds at various prices and yields, including 1 000 at 110 and 119 percent, Potomac Electric Light 6s at 107, and several trust stocks. After call, Georgetown Gas notes 500 at 108. Cotton futures closed with a net loss, nearby prices easing with July and December at 11.68 and 11.78 cents.

Capital Traction Railroad Potomac Electric Light Union Trust United States Trust Georgetown Ley Washington Railway and Electric Georgetown Gas Ind Capital Traction C Norfolk and Wash Fugar Realty Capital Traction Railway and Electric Washington-Virginia Mechanics Savings Union Savings Commerce and Savin East Washington Savings Mercantile Savings Fire Insurance Tocks Trust Savings Bank

Daily Cotton Market Summary From Baltimore April Entries

The report shows quiet activity in Wheat and Oats with spot and futures notes. Corn and Rye exhibit mixed strength while Butter and Sugar advertise varied price ranges across Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby regions. Poultry prices list spring chickens and ducks with multiple classifications and regional quotations.

Baltimore Mosul Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Gulves Eam Indies Pennasylvania Rolla

Metal Market Signals Mixed Copper and London Prices

New York reports quiet copper with spot and April bids around 16 75, 15.55 to 15.75, and July futures at 16 3. London steady with futures at 7s 6d. Arrivals in New York total 5696 tons. exports near month total 14 039 tons. Copper grades quoted, electrolytic and casting prices noted. bullion and money markets described with call rates near 2½ percent. Government bonds steady and railroad issues listed amid irregular trading.

New York Tandard Jane London Custom House Jake Cleveland Warants Northern Southern Prine Mercantile Paper Sing Exchange Tell Labs

Wall Street Gossip Stocks and Leadership Moves Reported

Wall Street gossip notes unanimous board approval to raise Westinghouse Air Brake capital from 14.9 million to 2000 million and a 334 percent stock dividend. Chisago Rock Island Pacific Railway directors elect William Moore as chairman. Robert Walker retires to join a law firm as Eastern counsel. C Billard named VP and general counsel. Edward Moore becomes president of Rock Island system in Chicago. Mexican Petroleum equity and dividends discussed amid steady asset values and 60 million barrel bookings. Copper and Amalgamated movements cited, with cautious optimism on higher prices. recent dividend rise to 4 percent affecting market sentiment.

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New York Produce Prices and Market Briefs, Apr 2

New York market report shows varied movement across dairy, poultry, meats, grains, and vegetables. Butter, cheese, eggs, pork, lard, and tallow hold firm. cottonseed oil and sugar show steady won. Potatoes steady, cabbages weaker. turkeys and fowls mixed with modest local demand. receipts and shipments tallied for the period.

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New York Grain Market Reports Mixed Futures Outlook

New York grain notes weak crop outlook with reports of wheat disease pests in the Southwest and reduced storage arrears. Spot prices quoted for No 2 red and No 1 Northern Duluth with futures modestly higher in May while July and September show limited movement. Receipts and shipments tallied across Wheat and Barley sectors with steady to firm spot tones and nominal futures.

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Chicago Grain Market Shows Mixed Wheat Strength

April 24 reports indicate wheat turned strong at times with a weak start. chatter of reduced spring crop acreage by about 12 percent and Oklahoma chinch bug sightings added uncertainty. Minneapolis flour sales reached a multi month high while closing prices showed modest gains across staples and varied futures across months and grades.

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Live Stock Markets Report From Chicago and New York

Chicago and New York stock markets show mixed live cattle hog and sheep activity with receipts around 17 000 cattle 44 000 hogs and 15 000 sheep. Cattle pricing ranges with heavy cattle near 6 to 8 dollars per cwt while hogs show steady to higher values and sheep steady to higher on several classes. Market notes include Texan steers Western heifers yearlings and calves with varied quotes across categories.

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