Irregular Market Session Impacts Securities and Rails
A dull trading day across securities shows irregularity, with motor and oil shares down while shipping issues hold firm. United States Steel narrows ranges but recovers on short covering as rails move variably led by Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, and Chicago and North Western amid earnings anxiety and international pressure.
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Texas Company
Mexican Petroleum
Bethlehem Steel
Crucible
Lackawanna Steels
United States Steel
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Chicago
Northwest
Eric Arat
St. Paul
Angio-Fagach Sa
Internationalermun
United States
New York Bond Market and Stock Market Report
New York bond and stock markets report a mixed session with ex dividend trading. Total sales reached 249,225 shares, down from 363,923 shares the previous day.
CurB Market and Boston Closing Prices Report
New York August 3 mercantile paper and foreign exchange figures including sterling 60 day bills at 4.714 percent and demand 4.7519 to 4.7676 francs 5.90 to 5.91 marks 71 to 72 percent and krone 12.35 to 12.40. Time loans steady with 3 to 24 day rates, call money steady, last loan 2 percent, closing bid 24.
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Mercantile Paper
Morgan Bequests and Morgan Estate Report Reveal Vast Yet Frugal Heirloom Wealth
New York August 3 report details J P Morgan as heir to J Pierpont Morgan estate worth about 78 million with 69.6 million taxed as inheritance. The son inherits 52 million, larger than Vanderbilt bequests, while Morgan’s later life shows less focus on accumulation. The inventory lists 2300 Bankers Trust shares and holdings in several banks and trusts. much of the wealth appears in curious but largely worthless securities.
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J. P. Morgan
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New York State
Bankers’ Trust Company
Central Trust Company
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House
Chicago
Philadelphia
Manchester
England
John Tockefeler
Holland
United States Treasury Local Produce Market Report and Grain Prices
The report lists poultry cheese butter eggs and extensive vegetable and fruit prices from the Treasury Local Produce Market. It also covers wheat corn oats and other grains with futures data and spot market levels, noting deficits in the fiscal year and mixed regional price movements. Chicago and New York markets show heavy wheat sales and modest declines amid crop concerns.
Army and Navy News Orders and Transfers
First Lieut. Innin P. Swift to Fort Sam Houston Texas to report for duty. Resignations accepted for Maj. R. K. Gronur and First Lieut. Louis Brown. Lieut. Jacob L. Devers reassigned to Ninth Field Artillery. leave of absence until September transport sailing granted. Numerous reassignments, examining boards, and transfers across coast artillery, field artillery, cavalry, and infantry detailed for Schofield Barracks Hawaii Fort Myer Fort Sam Houston and other posts.
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Dividends Declared on Rail Stocks Fall to Low in 1916
Wall Street notes that only 60.45 percent of railway stocks paid dividends in the year ended June 30 1916, the lowest rate since 1905, with an average dividend of 3.8 percent. The Bank of England report shows reserves and deposits shifting, with notable changes in bullion notes and government securities. France reports gold and silver in hand rising cash in circulation and other banking movements.
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Copper market steadies with firm electrolytic lead
New York metal desk reports copper firm at 25.00 to 27.00, iron steady, tin quiet and steady on the metal exchange. London spot copper quoted at 197, futures at £104, electrolytic £125, spot tin £168, futures £168 15a.
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London
Cottonseed oil and livestock market snapshot from New York and Chicago
New York and Chicago market notes show mixed livestock prices and grain oil figures. Prime crude cottonseed oil ranges 7.33 to 9.50 with futures and spot prompts. beef, calves, sheep and hogs show receipts and price bands across markets, with declines in some categories and steady ranges in others.
New York Cotton Market Sees Renewed Activity and Gains
New York on August 3 reports cotton futures rising with December climbing to 14.23 and closing near 14.08 while the broader list shows advances of 24 to 30 points. After early strength, demand cooled and late trading saw slight reversals with steady overall tone.
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Local financial notes show narrow market with limited trades
Washington Gas held around 75 percent with little movement amid debates on gas pricing. Ten shares at 76 and 25 shares at 7 percent were the only sales. Capital Traction firmer but inactive with 15 shares at 8½, Washington Railway and Electric common traded sparsely, and East Washington Savings Bank sold 10 shares at 12. American Graphophone common rose 3 points on bids. quotations 163 bid, 166 ask. Lanston Monotype declares 1 percent quarterly dividend payable August H to holders of record August 2. United States Realty Company listing approved for capitalization of 900 in shares and 3,500,00 5 percent bonds.
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Atlantic Coast Link
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Fethlehem Steel
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Central of Georgia
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Cheasapeake
Ohio
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Quincy
Great Western
Mit
St. Paco
St. FP
Pac
Colorado
Southern
Great Orthern
Tilinois Steel
Interborough-Met
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Clore
Alaska
Lackawanna Steel
Allonex Mining
Aetna
Boston & Maine
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Mig
Taggett & Myers
Butte Cup
Consol Scrillard
East Butte Mining
Louisville
Nashville
Cerro de Pasco
Franby
Abe
Lake
Missouri Kans
Texas Ist
Cosden & Co
Missouri Pacific Con
Cosden Oakg Iz
Mayflower Montana Power
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Mohawk Mining
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Midvale Steel
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Triangle Fiml
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Unit Verde
Union Pacife
Virginia Carolina Chemical
Western Union
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Panama
Swan & Finch
Shar
Salea
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Tha. Mergenthaler Linotype
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Washington cattle market and New York dairy prices mixed
Washington cattle market quotes show varied hog and calf figures with 11 411% and 10 11 for yield ranges while New York dairy markets report steady butter with 12 788 receipts, cheese firm, and poultry values. Prices for pork and beef remain firm, lard higher at 12.90 13.00, and refiners cut refined sugar to 1.45 for fine granulated.
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Virginia
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Baltimore Markets Wheat and dairy prices August report
Baltimore markets report unsettled wheat with prices for No 2 red spot August September and October, corn oats and poultry prices listed. Butter creamery and dairy prints varied by region with Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia rolls noted. Eggs prices for Maryland Pennsylvania Western and Southern regions cited.
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Philadelphia Markets Report Across Commodities Aug. 3
Philadelphia markets note steady butter eggs and firm cheese while grain prices rise. Wheat No 2 red spot and August quotes show 1.22 to 1.35, No 2 Southern red 1.30 to 1.33. Corn No 2 yellow and yellow steam No 2 quoted around 93 to 94. Oats No 2 white around 50.
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Bard
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Miller Bros Operate Largest Auto Service Station in the South
Miller Bros run the Souths largest auto service station covering about two acres with twenty four hour service. Up to date equipment for repairing, body-building, painting and related work promises superior results at more reasonable prices than rivals without such facilities.
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Financial Listings and Market Notes From The Era
A dense list of securities and company notes appears, including Washington utilities, banking concerns, rail lines, and industrials. Entries show bid and asking prices such as Oklahoma Oil and various railway and electrical concerns, railway bonds, trust instruments, and theater and entertainment outfits. Names like Mergenthaler and Munsey Trust surface alongside regional firms and street listings, reflecting a broad investment catalog.
Potomac and Metropolitan Bonds Sold Through Washington Broker
James Hume, a broker at 1412 G Street, advertises purchase of 41 000 Potomac Connel and 41 000 Metropolitan bonds along with Capital Traction at Shi and Washington Ry and Elec pid. The sale lists prices around 7414 and 83,000 Oklahoma, includes accrued interest and commissions. Mentions prior acceptances or cancellations and says bonds will be executed in the broker's own bank.
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Safest investments avoid flailing during economic turmoil
The text proclaims safe investments do not fluctuate in a volatile market and emphasizes long term stability. It references district trust notes, reform of personal imports and restrictions, and notes a prospectus beginning at $500 with a call to request a hooklet for more details on loans and investments.
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