Steel Leads as Industrials Rise while Railroads Lag
New York trading sees United States Steel advance sharply, up 4 to 7 points, with Bethlehem Steel and other steel issues surging on heavy buying. Railroad stocks drag, while copper and other metals show demand. trade reports cite steel industry strength and rising July production, aiding overall market optimism despite railroad weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoya Diares Tre Weekly
Sent Tong
Genestt
Consurmera
Utah Coppers
United States
New York Bond Market Summary from August Auction Day
The New York bond market report lists prices and yields for numerous issues. Notable entries include Atenian Agricultural 3s at 99 percent, American Tel & Tel 4s around 101 percent, Armour & Company, Baltimore & Ohio, and Chicago Union lines among others with varied quotes. The page reflects minor fluctuations and general demand across utilities, railroads, and industrials with several issues trading near par or above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atenian Agricultural
Mertia Otton
Ss - Orm
American Tel &Telev
American Smelters Fs Oc
American Tabacuo Fa
Armour & To
Ali Hisen Vents Ty
Atchison Sts
Auianin Coit Line
Consol
Baltimore & Ohio
Ana
Baltimore & Ghia
Chicago Hurl & Quincy
Cninger Greil Weatern
Wil A Sr
ORY
Uhtago We Northwestern
Olpr Wae Muthern
Fas
Densop & Randirawle
Tystitera
U. S. and England urged to aid Germany in postwar recovery
Baron d Hutourd de Constant argues peace terms should allow rapid German industrial revival to restore trade. A New York banker notes U S interest in rebuilding German markets, while England bears losses from cutting ties. Russia may withhold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
d’Hutournellea de Constant
France
United States
Germany
Cottonseed Oil Market Prices and Financial Rates
New York reports mixed cottonseed oil pricing with prime erode and summer yellow varieties showing varied months and prices. Also listed are sterling and franc exchange rates, railroad and government bond activity, mine loans, call money, and other commodity quotations with concise daily financial movements.
Trade tensions delay postwar German Russia links
The article discusses likely delays in normalizing trade relations between Germany and other nations, with Russia expected to resist revising postwar treaties. It notes Russian sentiment toward exclusive rights granted to Germany after their war with Japan and cautions that years may pass before any renewal occurs, reflecting broader tensions in treaty renegotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Russia
Japan
Holland
Chicago Grain market closes steady after rust reports
Black rust reports surged amid wet weather damage to inheat in the shock. After a day of gains the Chicago grain market closed steady with corn higher about 1% to 1% and oats up 2% to 8%. In provisions the outcome rose 10 to 17 cents.
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Chicago
Metal Market Update From New York and London
Copper prices show slight steadiness with electrolytic copper at 18.25 to 18.60 in New York and futures to 74 shillings in London. Iron remains steady while butter and eggs reveal uneven receipts and varied levels. Pigments cover sugar, pork, and lard with modest shifts and regional price ranges across dairy products and poultry.
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New York
London
Wall Street Stocks Edge Railroad Issues In August Trading
New York August 4 Averages show twelve leading industrials ahead of twenty rail names by a narrow quarter point. Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad sells about 35 million in two year notes and 17 million in refunding bonds to J P Morgan Co to retire notes due September 1 and finance capital improvements. June reports from eighty nine railroads show mileage 103,355, revenue 127,836,530, expenses 84,844,096, net 43,492,834 with Pennyslvania idle equipment easing to 21,848 cars east of Pittsburgh. American Car and Foundry and Railway Steel Spring among strong issues amid war demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaska Gold M
tis-Chalmers
Miami Copper
Allis-Chal. Pt
Mont. Power
Amer. Can Pl
Nat. Biscuit
Car & F
Nat. Cloak & 8
Coal
Maeag
Cotton OM
Nat. Enam
Nev. Co
Amer
N. Y. Air Brake
N. Y. Central
N. Y
Amer. Loco
North & West
Am. Smelt
North. Amer
Pacific
Pacific Mail
Atchison
Pitts. Coal
United States
Baldwin Loco
Pitts
Ger
Bald. Loco
Pitts. Steel Pf
Presa
St. Car
Quicksilver
Beth. Steel
Ry. Steel Sp
Germany
Brooklyn
Ray Con Co
Cal
Canada Pacific
Vata
Ita
I & Spt
Great Britain
Britain
Gt. West
Seaboard A
N. W
Seab. A. L. Pt
R. 1
Colo. F. & T
Consol
South
Southern Ry
Studebaker
Studeb
Cuban Am
Avenus
Dial. Securities
Tobacco Pr. Pf
Ashe
Gen
Motors
Ry. Inv
Goodrich
Gt North, Pf
Alco
Gt N. Ore. Subalee
U. S. I. Alco
Guggen
U. SA
Inter
Inter. Agricul
U. S. Steel
Met
Wabash_ pt
Wells Fargo
K. C. South
Westinghouse
Weat. Mfg. Ist
Laclede Gai
Dol Woolworth
Wh. & L. Me Tho
Lehigh Valley
Maxwell M. Co
L. B. aTel
Max. M
Wisconsin
New York
Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
J. P. Morgan & Company
Time
Chicago & Western Indiana
LIVE STOCK MARKETS REPORTS FROM CHICAGO AND NEW YORK
Chicago market rounds show hogs mostly steady with varied classes and mixed prices. cattle receipts around 17 000 with native beef cattle and western steers priced up to 10 25 and 8 25 respectively. sheep receipts 10 000 with lambs and ewes quoted in the 6 25 to 9 25 range. New York totals list beeves and calves with moderate gains. hogs steady with heavies up to 8 40 and roughs 6 75. cattle and lambs shown with mixed prices across classes.
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Chicago
New York
Markets Rally Amid War Stocks And Debate On Exchange Practices
Local financial notes describe bond activity with 4000 dollars in bonds and strong demand for Lanston Monotype as bids rose from 63 1/2 to 65 with no offers below 67 percent. American Graphophone values firm, public utilities steady, and Potomac Electric issues traded around 100 to 106. The piece cites President Noble defending NYSE amid market boom in war stocks and stresses enforcement against fictitious deals while noting broad improvement in general business and crop prospects per Federal Reserve bulletin.
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Washington
Lanston Monotyne
Islues
Igher Agurés
Greene Cananes
Potomac Electric Consolidated
Potomac Electric Fist
Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve Board
City and Suburban
Potomac Electric Light
Georgetown Gas
Washington Gas Bs
Columbus Gap & Elec
Spas Railroad Bonds
Ff Capital Traction Co
Ana & Pot. R. Guar
City & Suburban Ry
Metropolitan R. R
Wash. Ry. & Blec
Pot
EL Pow. Con. Mig. Ss
Pot. E. Pow
Co. & P. Telephone §S
Tel
Tel. & Tel
Mkt. Co
N. & W. Steamboat
Riggs
Riggs Realty
Capital Traction Co
Bloc
Blac
Wash
Washington Gas
Am. Tel
Tel. Ci
Merge
National Savings & Trust
Union Trust Company
Loan & Trust
Continental
Home Savings Bank
Commerce & Savings
East Wash
Corcoran Annes
National Union
Columbia
Paper Mfg. Co
American Grapha. Com
American Grapha. Ptd
Trans
Se Security Storage Co
Washington Market
Treasury report shows year deficit and receipts
United States Treasury closes with net general fund balance 67 511 552. Total receipts 1 674 761. Total payments 2 245 326. This year deficit 16 643 665 versus last year's surplus 1 178 852, excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions. Figures 4 142 161.93 and 17 866 385.48 4 583 853.13 5 957 422.60.
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United States Treasury
Local Produce Market Prices Listed for Poultry and Groceries
A historical price snippet shows live poultry and dressed poultry rates by weight, eggs and dairy costs, and wide ranges for vegetables and fruits. Notable items include hens at 16 to 22 cents per pound, ducks 12 to 18, turkeys up to 22, New York cheese at 17 ½ cents, Elgin butter around 28 to 29 cents, and assorted green fruits with crate and basket pricing across regions.
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New York State
Elgin
Virginia
Jwestern
Vrginia
New York
Texas
California
Florida
Equity and criminal dockets from United States Supreme Court DC
The record lists numerous cases before Chief Justice Covington across equity, criminal, probate, bankruptcy, and district divisions. Entries name parties such as Moyers et al versus Delatte, Grover McQueeney versus Ruth, United States prosecutions for grand larceny, robbery, false pretenses, and pandering, and probate matters with estates of Williams, Meigs, Selby, and Terry, plus receiverships and transcript extensions.
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Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Division
Covington
Moyers Va
Delatte
Moyers & Consaal
Thompson Va
Thompson, Jr
Iale
Wisintft
Darlington
Millan & Smith and Kappler & Merillat
Citizen's ‘Trust and Guaranty Company
Garrettaon
E. F. Calladay
Nashua
Murr
Harry A. Hegarty
M. E. O'Brien
H. A. Hegarty
Defendent
M. B. O'Brien
Tonea Ys
Jones
W. H. de Lacy
Cox
Plaintif
Hamilton, Yerkes & Hamilton
Sean’ ‘Tobriner
Gardiner Vs. Pittsburg Trust Company
Plaintifs
W. Gardiner
W. EB. Lester
J. P Loving Kidwell
Robinson White
Andrew Wilson
John McMahon
United States
Albert Cobb
T. L Jones
George G Sent
M. O'Brien
Lewia Williams
Frank Framano
Surett
Fountan Peyton
John Grttin
R. J. Miller
Deeds of Trust Listings From Diverse DC Areas
A sweeping list of deeds of trust recorded across multiple Washington DC sections such as Le Droit Park, Columbia Heights, Square 761, Highview, Chevy Chase Grove, and Mount Pleasant. Records show securing loans to various lenders including Seventh Street Savings Bank, American Security and Trust Company, and Washington Loan and Trust Company with sums ranging from 1000 to 290000 dollars, terms from 1 to 8 years, and interest rates from 4 to 6 percent.
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LE Droit Park
Joseph B. Jacobs
American Security and Trust Company
National Bayloga and ‘Trust Company
East Port
Dobbrins
Menzo J. Dickin
James F. Shea
George Jameson
Thomas A Jameson
Square Highview
James D. Hobbs
Hubbert E. Quinter
Harry Wardman
Thomas P Bones
Highview
John J McDonnell
Temes D. Hobbs
Hubbert R. Quinter
Thomas P. Bones
Oroste Fideli Et Ax
Union Trust Company
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Leslie Clinton
Fred Mubthansen
Clarence F Tonghoe
Louise Mubilhansen
Chevy Chase Grove
John V. McKinzie
George M. Emmerich
Douglass
Mackall
Washington
Bniiding Association
Friton BR. Gordon
George Truesdell
Almend
Geo . Fraser
Henry D. Gordon
Eamund
Rice
Washington Batley
J Edward Lewis
Theodore M Indl
Emil G Briehl
Meme
Georze
Fo Freneia Raul
Percy McGine
Harry A. Rite
Whitney
Losh
Barry O Beendale
Wom
Sarer
John A Petty
Willem & Philips
Whitney Clore
Charlen A. Howard Et Ax
Gamer
Young Petty
William
Phillips
Mary B Muhthofer
Charlotte Mubinafer
Ernest L. Sehment
Taura
Liebermann and
Phelan
Hawn
Cure David
Hart
SRRO
Remiin
Amd
Eonth Nartiat
Real Estate Transfers From Various DC Additions
Real estate transfers record names of buyers and sellers in multiple DC neighborhoods with lot and square numbers, addresses, and payment details including stamp duties. Notable entries include a transfer in Dobbins Addition Lot 90 square 3500 for 10 dollars plus stamps, and transfers across Highlands and Massachusetts Avenue with parcels in Fourth Street Northwest and beyond.
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Dobbins
Thomas 4
Jameson
Menzo J
Rhode A. Dickinson
Manor Park
Lewis P .Roberta Et Ax
Amanda E
Frank E. Piummer
Highview
Harry Wardman
Thomas P. Howes
Frances C Morris
Harey Wardman
Thomas P. Bones
John J
Nelle McDonnell
Massachusetts Avenue
Fourth
Fifth
Chevy Chase Grove
Fulton BR. Gordon
John V. McBenzie
Emig G. Bruehl
Washington Meller
Corbin
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Harry A Kite
George M Caupar
Whitney Close
Willem
Phillips
Wa Karry
Jesul Margaret Kagedale
Whit Close
William S. Phillips
Charles A
Lilian M. Howard
Thirty Third Street
Hoy L Horton
Annie J. Horton
Eublot
Linwood Heigh
Sebe Wealensa
Tranter
Mula Morton
Chen
Chase Grover
Swan Townsend
William W. Townsend
Hila
Smith Et Vic. Preston
Nellig Ro Simenng
Twenty Eighth Street
Harry L. Rust
Benjamin
Manor
Amelie M McLean
New Hampshire Avenue
iHermle
Howers
William Hf Lankins
William H ‘Linkins d
Alois Paull
Mare 'T” Paull
W StReet
Hary G Larpack
Benjamin Grover
Ninth Street
James Berry
William McK Clayton
Robert 3
Carte Myera Pert
Baltimore Markets Wheat and farm prices Aug 4
Baltimore markets report prices for Wheat No 2 red and Western futures, Oats standard white, poultry live rates for chickens ducks and birds, Butter creamery and dairy items with regional rolls and process butter, Eggs Maryland Pennsylvania Western firsts and nearby goods.
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Baltimore
Western
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
New York Grain Prices Reported For Wheat Corn and Oats
New York grain notes show spot demand firm for wheat with No 2 red at 1.19 and No 2 hard at 1.24 followed by North ern at 1.14 and futures steady for September at 1.18. Corn spot strong for No 2 yellow at 92 cents. oats firm with standard 64 to 65 and No 3 white 64 to 64 and a half. rye and barley steady.
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New York
Malis
Repta
Expre
Orleans
Ston
Mobile
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Minorport
New Orleans
Galveston
Houston
Augusta
Cincinnati
Little Reel
Dallas
Memphis
St. Louia
Little Hock
Duluth
Buffalo
Washington Cattle Market Report Hogs and Sheep Slips
Washington cattle market report shows hogs and sheep slipping with prices listed in scraps and figures like 404 and 406. Calves and feeder lots noted with medium grade quality and varying weights. The brief indicates activity and price ranges in a concise market update.
Philadelphia Markets Report: Grain and Dairy Prices
Philadelphia market news notes steady to higher prices for grains and dairy. Reported values include eggs around 5.53 to 5.85 per unit and Western creamery products steady with mixed cheese pricing, wheat futures firmer for No. 2 red car lots, and July export bids for corn with No. 2 white in limited quotations.
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Philadelphia
Western Creamery
Duluth
Bank Closea All Go Fishing Holiday in Beverly
The Bank of Beverly declared August 4 a legal holiday as it was the last day of West Virginia's trout fishing open season. The bank closed all day while all employees and the board fished together, marking a festive, unusual closure.
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Washington
Beverly
Wva
West Virginia
Bank of Beverly
Board of Directors
Oil Quotations and Balances Reported for City Pa
The report lists credit balances totaling 135 runs with 34 575 barrels shipped averaging 2 176 barrels. Shipments total 53 008 barrels with an average of 42 338 barrels. The figures reflect oil quotations and balances as of August 4.
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Oi City
Thrift Stocks and Bids By Thomas L. Hume Broker
A broker advertises to buy and sell numerous listed stocks and bonds including Washington Gas 5% at 105% and Potomac Consolidated 5% at 101, with bids and offers across multiple issues. Parties receive deliveries for cash with acceptance subject to prior terms. Contact Thomas L. Hume, 1410 G Street, Rooms 9-11.
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Monsey Trust
Franklin Nat. Bank
Wash'n & Southern Bank
N. & W. Steamboat
Riggs National Bank
Washington Baseball Club
Gayety Theater
Wil
Georgetown
Capital Traction
Washington Bay
Ptd
Mergenthaler
Lanston
Farmers & Mechanics’ Bank
Thomas L. Hume
G Street
Tel. M
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U. S
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlenem Steel
Crucible Steal
Lions Shefield Pressed Steel Car
American Car and Foundry
Conti- Total Fan
Genial Verte
Mexican Ferroleum
California Petroleum
Paul
NEW York Stock Market
U. 8
Fatherland
Curb Market
Baltimore Securities
Alaska
Juneau
TAM Braden Copper
Hoy
US City
Southern Rees
du Pont
Lee Hha Moers
Ideas
Powis
Sasha Tite
Goldfield Flor
Cts
Mossean Hansis & Texas Lst
Thy Goldfield Cong
Havana Tobacco
Ict
Havana
Tabacco Pt
York
Hercules
York Tits
Lehigh C
Riker-Hegeman
N. J
Old Stock
Sernoty
Paige
Pasyivasan Wen
S. OQ
Nebr
St Repatel Fessa Santan
St Louis Southwestern
Theen Etoll
United Cigar Btores
Ruthiern Bactons
United
Om Hyi
Yukon
Tavern Pace
Noa Consolidated Power
Los Houston
T. C
Aeraima Caroline Chemibat
United Bys. & Hlec. Co
Wabash St
Asu Wohouse
Consolidated Power
Bay
Bal & Annap
Advan Re Hoaten
Wa Butts
Kun OM Hee Ynetey
Tereene Can Uley
C. S
Masadacusetts
Mor Hower -L
Moran Hk S
New Arcadian
North Butte
Panamg
Fay Cons
Shannon Superior Mining
United Fracit
United Shoe Machinery
Pra
Utan Consolidated
Wolverine Weavndot
Chicago Grain
Insog
Hennery
Wall Street
Ware
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Interstate
Commerce Commission
New York Stock Exchange
S. Noble
Local Stock Exchange
Treasury Offices
Treasury
Federal Reserve
National Bank
Philippines
Local Produce Market
Snetlor
William H HA Clanel
J. B Carter
Adeline J Amy
Louis Wo Ary
Henry Vo Aray
J. Darlington
Ropbin M Hall
Walarr
Michael King
Eters
M J Colbert
Mary F. Terry
Edward Stohinecker
Western Tinlon Company
Bankruptcy Court
Justice Covington
Charles A. Schenck, Jr
Thomas E. Wageaman
Pale
Covington F
Lawauite
Nea
Michael Hurwitz
Certoran
Itterner
A. L Newmser
Autick Palmer
Will
Sanwel Ho Welker
Bond
Wilvan
Huldekoper
Jules D Marnhall
William M Weaver
Margaret —. Weaver
Municipal Court
Plaintuf
H. Marshall
Extet
Hosea B. Moulton
William G M. Adoo
Secretary of the Treasury
John Burke
Freacarer
Mundamuz
Ida M Moyers
Charles V. Imlay
Sarah Smith
Frank J. Hogan
Fairview Heights
Milton F. Schwab
Barry L. Rust
George Calvert
Elisabeth Olighant
Bare
H. Glenn Phelpe
Ben T Webster
Mary EF. Phelpa
Fame
Square Tae Gee BM
McLean
George Calvert Bowie
Willam E. H Merritt
Jesse L. Heiskell
Raymond A. Heiskell
Alma L Klopfer
Mount Pleasant
Kate P Johnson
Frank P. Reeside
Walter S Pratt
J Harold McDowell
NEW York Grain
Washington Cattle Market
L. L. Perkins
United States Froelity & Guaranty Co
Southern
National Savings and Trust Company
15Th
N. Y. Ave. Worty
Tras
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Fifteenth Street N. W
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