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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1910

Page

15

Stocks Rise on Wall Street as Cotton Outlook Improves

The New York market rallied after the government cotton report with gains across major issues. Wealthy investors reentered buying, betting on a moderating liquidity squeeze and a potentially larger export crop, while gold flows abroad boosted banking liquidity and eased fear of fall monetary stringency.

New York Stock Market Quotation Summary

Saturday August 2 19% quotations provided by W H Hibbs Co bankers and brokers Hibbs Building members of the New York Stock Exchange and Washington Stock Exchange data in this notice reflects early market figures from Hibbs brokers firm and exchange listings.

W. HB. Hibbs & Co Hibbs Building New York Stock

Treasury Report Notes Butter Prices At New York Exchange

The Washington stock exchange records a firm butter market on Aug 2 with receipts of 479 packages unchanged. Cheese receipts total 5,339 with state whole milk averages at prime 14, common 9%4 110 percent.

New York

Boston Prices and commodity quotes from Aug 2 market notes

Closing prices cover copper, silver, coal, flour, pork and lard, with eggs receipts and poultry figures. Also list sugar, peanuts, potatoes and cabbage values, plus oil futures and regional run totals for Toledo and Lima regions.

Boston Atlantic Boston and Corb East Butte

Washington Stock Exchange pause marks light midsummer trading

A quiet session on the Washington Stock Exchange saw only a small number of brokers active and just four shares changing hands. Bank stocks led sales with mixed results across Merchants and Mechanics Union Trust Washington Railway and Electric preferred Capital Traction Mergenthaler and Washington Gas.

Washington Stock Exchange Merchants and Mechanics Union Trust Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Capital Traction Mergenthaler Washington Gas

Daily Cotton Market News Shows August Report Steady Demand

New York Aug 2 government August conditions report largely as expected triggered heavy closing selling then renewed bull support leading to a steady close with modest gains across some contracts. Chicago wheat Outlook from Illinois crop surprises with large production estimate pushing prices down while corn oats and provisions show mixed moves. Market notes include various open high low close figures for futures in a busy trading day.

Washington New York Pareis Hawley Pennsylvania Southern Pacific Union Pacific Steel Common Amalgamated Copper Atchison Chesapeake and Oho St. Paul Nebraska Kangag Wall Street Fearson-Parguiar Chicago

The Metal Market Highlights and Copper Rates

New York copper remaining steady at 12.67 spot with August and September futures around 12.109 to 12.20 and October to November at 12.174 to 12.25. London spot price cited at £55 10s with futures near £36 2s 4d. Arrivals in New York today total 62% toms. exports reported at 76 tonnes for the month. other metals prices listed include Lake copper 127 12.87 and electrolytic 12,506 912.62. Local iron markets show No 1 foundry Northern at 16.25-16.50 and No 2 at 16.76-18.00 with Southern ranges around 16.00-16.25 and 15.76-16.25 for Southern soft.

Clowin Jallis-Chalmers Lacre de Cas Louisville Amn Car and Foundry Minneapolia Louis Am. Car and Foundry St P Ste. M Kane Tex American Ice Securities Missouri Pacific New York Central Steel Western Norfolk and Western American North American American Tobacco Northern Pacific Ms American Woolen Pacific Malla Ramconda Mining Co Pennsylvania Atchison People’s Gas Los YA Pittsburg St. L BOO Atlantic Coast Line Pittsburg Coal Baltimore and Brooklyn Rapid Transit Railway Steel Spring Canadian Pacific Central Leather Paroy Republic Steel Central of Central of New Jerse: 12,80b{Bork Island Co Chesapeake and Ohio Rock Island Co Serseee Cheago Alton “Lea Fran Chi New Zeat Louis Southwestern Aly Western Ptd L Southwestern Pfd Chicago Worthwestern Slege-Sheffield St Iroi St Paul Iaieltzy Fi Southern Pacific St Louis Southern Colorado Fuel and Iron Southern Railway Pfd Colorado and Southern Tennessee Copper Texas and Pacific Erle Ve Syn United States Rubber Erle Jet Pt United States Steel Rey Ban Exle United States Steel P General Elec c Utah Copper Great Northern Carolina Chemateal Great Northern Greatsoe Bay Carolina Chemical Pii Timoix Central Inter Metropolitan Wabash Tnter Western Mary International ‘Harveste Westinghonsa Electric Booth iLnternational Marthe Pta Sre HAG New York London Cleveland Northern

Wall Street Gossips on Hawley Stocks and Grain News

Special to The Washington Post reports a bear attack on Hawley stocks Chesapeake and Katy amid favorable crop reports. Chesapeake steadied above dividend needs while Katy faced selling. Atchison's June results showed higher expenses but solid earnings. Crop prospects for corn wheat and cotton supported market sentiment with favorable rainfall aiding yields and grain movements to Chicago.

New York Chesapeake Ohio Katy Hawley Theas Atchison Inc

Legal Record Highlights From Equity and Probate Courts

In DC Superior Court equity dockets, cases include Prentiss vs Wall Paper Co pro confesso. Cooksey v Cooksey trustees report confirmed. In re Mary Brooks appointed committee with $2000 bond. Robertson v Robertson examiner appointed. Jones v Johnson examiner. Beihle account approved. Ratcliffe rate reform. various probate matters list numerous estates with administrators, bonds, and will admit to probate. bankruptcy and criminal docket items note nonsupport and costs. numerous trustees substituted in equity suits involving Bryn Mawr College and Presbyterian Church. several divorce, maintenance, and accounting actions. civil actions include Vegetarian Meat Co dissolution and tax deed cancellation.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO 1 Justice Barnard T Prentiss Richarda Wall Paper Company George_ F R. P. Evans Mery Brooks Margaret A. Gallther Robertson Coldren Fanning Ratclitta Ratcliffe Pisintiff E. N. Hopewell Jones Ve. Pennebaker Flaintiffs H. Z. Davie J. EB. Laskey W. C. Prentiss H. Jackson Vestry Bt. Paul P. B. Church Philadelphiia Saving Fund Social Trustes Plaintia Welch Clark Bryn Mawr College Lester & Prices Randolph Hotel Company L. Torbiner G. C. Gertman Franklin Fire Insurance Company Ve. Bonsal W. B Guy Ning P. M. Brown W. C. Johnson Clagete Clark Va Vegetarian Meat Company Baker, Sheehy & Hogan Smith Ve. Casey Undertaking C. W. Fitt H. KR. Hill J. H. Stewart Sullivan Chambers Plaintig J. A. O'Shea Frobate George Andrews D. B. Hh Charles @. Marshall Lyones Henry de Witt Moore Helen R. Moore Lyon & Lyon Elizabeth ¥. von Declehr Ing Zeh George F. Zeh Brandenburg & Brandenburg, Batate Victoria Bond James H. Taylor Mitchell E. Robinson John &. Robinson Fred Beall Timothy Winn Marty L. Hughes Mary C. Thompson Sarah F. Garry J Cragin J. 8 Flannery Kilza A. Chambers Margaret Lucker Richard W. Rosa Lydia H. Thompson Lynn & Lyon Charles Griffin Simon Lyon Fred Myers L. J. Cleaveland George Deshon C. C. Deshon Charis G. Harper T. C. Aclén M.L. Shackelford 8. Lyon St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Parish Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Etc i H. H. Welch Gertrude A. H. Clarke Guardian Plaintif E Street Company General Assembly Presbyterian Church Et H.’s. Welch Ynura

Real estate transfers in Washington DC area detailed

A long list of property transfers recorded across DC neighborhoods including Columbia Heights, Connecticut Avenue Terrace, Ninth Street Northeast, Potomac Heights, and more. Transactions show buyer names such as Marlen B Thorwarth, George a Bunnell, Maud B Adams, and Arthur F Carroll, with lots and squares listed and prices of 10 dollars or 310 dollars for some.

Columbia Heights Marlen B. Thorwarth Moarian M. Thornwarth Connecticut Avenue George A Bunnell Northerine Carr Jonas Gyheet Straete Kennedy Bros., Inc John Gorman Jotas Louise Notier Potomac Heights Harry Nichols Jota Dieck Ninth Street Willam WB Arman August H. Kublemann Potomac Street Wisconsin ‘Avenue Allan Mcl Charles Trivby D. C Chevy Chase Land Company i Maud B. Adams Florida Tavena Seventh Eighth Louis Ferrer At al Harry B. Newnam Potomac Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Twentieth Streets William Tallmadge Et Ax Herman R. Howenstein Tenth John F. Herrmann Arthur F. .Wood Ninth George Cooper Gangs CG P. Mern Sophia Kern Universe’ Heights Mig A. Greer A. O'Donnell Sarah F. O Petworth Albert Thomaside A. Gilbert Otheast Wareeny Alfred H.’ Lawson Commeia Meridian “Hill Charles KR. Riley John H. Nolen Chillum Castle Manor Woodford D. Harlan T Jacob H. Arnold Gatreete Arthur I. Wood Pleasant Plains Harrison G. Brewer Ar.j Alonzo G. Bliss Brookland Adelaide Bachelder Mary B Buckel Florida Avenue First Third Ely Baum Pe Oh Balderson AED Bieth Frank G. Nolte Ralph J. Hall Brightwood Park Edna K. Bushee Patrick J. Sheehan A. Emerson Babcock David l. Shoemaker James B Maud J. Benith Beall M. Sharp John W. Glennon Mount Pleasant John H. Nolanet Charles R. Riley Samuel P. Comet Joseph H. Ea Charles King Arthur F. Carroll District of Columbia

Deeds of Trust Listings across Washington Heights and Nearby Blocks

A long line of deed of trust entries details numerous property liens secured for various lenders. Names include Garman, Rust, Worthington, Kennedy Brox, Rees, Rhodes, McDowell, Mitchell, Tribby, Davidson, Colbert, Sheehan, Johnson, Liebermann, Hawn, Holes, Brown, Bergmann, Koahler, O'Donnell, Hood, Maryland, and more. Properties span University Heights, Petworth, Brookland, Pleasant Plains, Columbia Heights, and other squares, with sums ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars and terms from one to four years at rates from 5 to 8 percent.

John D. Garman Et Ax H. L. Rust G. Y. Worthington Kennedy Brox, Inc Bangdon David R. Notter Charles A. Rhodes William P. McDowell Charles A Eva R. March Hanry B. GriMth Paul Mitchell J. ©. Tribby Charles B. Tribby Harry B. Newnem St.ux H. B. Davidson Fristoe Davidson & Davidson J. C. Terral Columbia Heights George Koahler W. E. Lenter M. J. Colbert National Permanent Building Association Gotme Lot Square Fatrick J Sheehan Oux Lester End J. Colbert Papalee Permanent Building Association Ivy City Takenboth Brown C. Brown H. H. Bergmann Oriental Bullding Association Darbour J. ‘Clyde George C. FP. Kern H. Blee Doyle Wiliam T Mitters George S._ Sooper Mauris Louise Johnson D. Liebermann George J. Easterday A. T. Coumbs Connecticut Avenue Highlands Company University Heights George A. O'Donnell John F. Hood J. L. Marshall McLachlan Banking Corporation Petworth A. Gilbert Robert J. Carr Arthur Carr Albert Thomas Fred Smith Simon Wolf John R. Shields C. C. Shields M. Cohen Brookland Arthur J. Williams James F. Head L. Marshall McLachlen Banking Corporation South Brook Tand. Square G. ¥. Worthington R. H. Martin H. B. Matthews G. Y. Worthington, Jr George P. Colliere Mary A. Spaulding G. M. Immerler Metropolis Building Association Pleasant Plains Alonzo C. Billy W. B. Edmonston B. F. Saul J. Tobriner George M. Sharp James R. Fague Melville Relord R. x. ‘Tyler C. G. Warden M. Sullivan James HW. Beanetux P. Stone W. Fairfax P. Compher Kalarama Heights Alice Titcomb William J. Mlather M .B. Allis John Mones Collumbia Heights Arthur Fr Carrell R L. O'Brien A. G. Belt Co. W. King

Livestock Market Summaries From New York and Chicago Aug 2

Livestock receipts and prices across major markets show steady to firm trends. New York reports beef steady to higher for certain cuts, calves weak, sheep and lambs firm, hogs barely traded. Chicago notes slow cattle, higher hogs, steady sheep and lambs with various regional price ranges.

New York Chicago Gelligher Western Lamba

New York Grain Market Falls Then Rebounds on Wheat

New York on August 2 reports a soft wheat market as heavy interior receipts and favorable yield expectations drag prices, with a late rally on short covering. Spot oats and corn show easy tones, with mixed weights and varied prices, while receipts and shipments are listed.

New York Interior Paints Shorts

New York Money Market Update Aug 2

Money on call rates at 1 percent with bids and offers near 1 percent. Time loans reported easy for 60 days and 4 months at around 4 1/2 percent. Prime mercantile paper shown 5 to 6 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bank bills at 4.8260 for 10 day and 4.8685 for demand. Government bonds steady with railroad bonds irregular. Silver and Mexican dollars noted.

New York Monty Prime Mercantile Papst Sterling Exchange

Norfolk Dry Dock Enlargement Awarded to Boston Firm

The Norfolk navy yard dry dock expansion went to William L. Miller of Boston for 533,744 dollars. The sole bid within the 550,000 appropriation, with completion in fourteen months, will keep the dock offline about four months.

Norfolk Dry Dock Norfolk Navy Yard William L. Miller Boston

Navy to Advertise Warship Bids October 1

The Navy Department will advertise bids for constructing one of two battleships and two colliers authorized by Congress on October 1, per Acting Secretary Winthrop's announcement yesterday.

Congress Navy Department Winthrop

Rattler and Boisterous Sheep Herder Bond Over Whisky

A Miles City sheep herder recalls a rattlesnake he befriended after a bite and whisky drinking. The tale, from the St Louis Globe-Democrat, describes the snake sharing the camp and jug, becoming a booze fighter, and finally leaving after an attempted cure. The unlikely friendship ends with the snake disappearing.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Jiciana Mont Miles City Custer County Dearborn Prairie Dog Town Craig Snake

Young Woman Seeks Change in Brooklyn Marriage Plans

Henrietta Helen Stephens aged 21 visited Clerk Scully at Brooklyn Borough Hall with a timid young man seeking to alter a prior marriage license arrangement. She had earlier appeared with another young man and obtained a license, then requested changes to the plan.

New York Henrietta Helen Stephens Clerk Scully Brooklyn Borough Hall

Bizarre Love Triangle Ends in Borough Hall Wedding

A woman renounces her prior fiancé Charles Searls to wed John Hart after prompting a license swap. Hart and the bride, 22, were married by Alderman Cunningham, then left for a brief wedding trip. Searls, 27, and the bride had briefly separated over the engagement before Hart intervened.

Scully Joan J. Hart Hart Charles Augustus Searls Mr. Hart Frank A. Cunningham Borough Hall Miss Stephens Charlies Augustus Searls West Seventy-seventh Street Manhattan Mrs. Hart New Jersey Avenue East New York Mr. Searls John Charlie Searls Charlie Hearls Bart Charle Shim

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