Atchison to Issue 17 Million Bonds for Grain Market Favorable Demand
Special to The Washington Post reports improved stock prices opening higher with volume up, led by specialties and rail shares. Atchison plans a 17 million dollar bond issue secured by first mortgage on main line and other property, aiming for strong reception amid ongoing grain market strength tied to French shortages and US crop prospects.
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New York Bond Market Summary and Rates
New York money on call easy at 1 1 percent with bids and offers around 34 Temelosne reports dull trading for short dates 60 days and 89 days at about 1 percent. Sterling exchange weak with baker’s bills at 44 50 and 4 8 6 4 5. Government bonds strong and railroad bonds strong amid active market lines. Silver and Mexican dollar prices noted.
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Boston Closing Prices and Treasury Balances Aug 5 1968
A dense financial rundown shows closing prices in New York and a Treasury status summary for August 5 1968. It lists currency totals, gold and silver holdings, bank notes, and various transportation and industrial sector positions with specific figures and deficits or surpluses for the month and year. The document stacks balances, receipts, and securities across multiple lines, including Atlantic Coast Line, Baltimore and Ohio, and national bank notes, ending with overall totals and outstanding issues.
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Wall Street Gossip Sees Money for Both Business and Speculation
The Washington Post notes ample funds for both business and speculation as stocks and commodities move on money alone. It reports big operators expect further advances in metals led by copper and lead while wheat futures spark cautious bullishness. The piece highlights Standard Oil’s crop insights, declining London rates, and renewed optimism after the Republican convention, with traders weighing reports of railroad orders and asset allocations.
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Washington Railway and Electric stock activity and market notes
Local market firm with Washington Railway and Electric common as the sole active item, purchased by W. B. Hibbs at 85. About 300 to 400 shares traded at that price while more Washington Railway and Electric bonds moved, six Capital Traction shares sold at 21 4 and 1 2, and Georgetown Gas bid at 108 4 but held for 112. A National Board of Fire Underwriters notice cites five year fire losses at 251 million. A New York broker notes crop conditions in North Dakota with a spring wheat yield estimate near 240,000,000 bushels.
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Washington Stock Exchange Quotation Snapshot
Quotations from Those Hume & Co on the Washington Stock Exchange show figures for Washington Railway and Electric, Capital Traction, and Mergenthaler. Prices include 4s at 81 percent, 1000 at 81 percent, 1000 at 82 3 4 percent, and 1000 at 81 1 2 percent. Other listings include 100 at 51 percent and 100 at 51 1 2 percent, with shares of Mergenthaler noted at multiple prices.
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Mergenthaler
New York Stock Market August 5 1903
Trading notes from New York on Wednesday August 5 1903 show Lanston 50 at 10s Alter eali Ganital Traction 38 1 000 at 1127, Washington Railway and Electric common 50 at 34, 00 at S41 Sd at 355a at SO at Bu BO at Br £ 5 at 35 AB at 3% Mergethaler 5 at 206 GS Bonds.
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Washington Produce Market Prices and Receipts
Wholesale market notes show light egg receipts with varied quotations across regions from Virginia to South Carolina. Prices for live poultry and dressed meats fluctuate, with hens, turkeys, and ducks in mixed supply. Vegetables and fruits list numerous items with readings on potatoes, cabbage, apples, pears, and berries, highlighting general market conditions and notable price ranges.
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Markets rise on crop damage news. wheat leads gains
An upbeat day for grains as wheat prices jump amid Northwest crop damage reports and hot weather. Corn and oats follow higher on strong demand and favorable export and storage signals.
Eastman & Co Stock Brokers Suspended in New York
New York Aug 5 Eastman & Co stock brokers suspended after Robert Eastman was arrested in Chicago with $54 000 in his pockets and partners say they took the firm books. John T Garrison says Eastman left with the books making liabilities uncertain. Police report $4 000 in bonds and $27 000 in other bonds plus certified checks recovered.
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Eastman & Co
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Onscago
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Mechanics National Bank
John T Garrison
Eastman Firm
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Easman
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Rte Furniture
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Baerman & Co
Exchange
Robert H. Hastma
New York Produce Prices and Market Receipts Aug 5
New York reports mixed commodity prices and receipts across poultry, flour, and farm goods. Live poultry steady with 18 fowls 14 turkeys 11. grain and fats steady or quiet with flour receipts 10100 and exports 10100. petroleum and turpentine quiet. coffee markets eased with Rio No 7 6? Santos No 4 9% 12% and Cordova 9% listed.
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Baltimore Markets Summary of Grain and Commodities
Baltimore August 5 report shows firmer winter wheat prices with bids around 3 400, 3 450 and 3 700 for various grades. corn futures steady with southern white and yellow grades reported, oats and rye uneven, hay quiet, butter steady with premium creamery at 2 0 25, cheese prices unchanged. freight rates steady. Market activity notes include receipts and exports figures, with no major shifts in grain futures.
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Ed Wetter
Bond issue planned for Atchison subsidiary mortgage
Spectal to The Washington Fest New York announces an issue of 17,000,000 bonds by an Atchison Railroad subsidiary as part of a 30,000,000 authorized total. The bonds secure a first mortgage on the Bel en cut off and the Pecos Valley and Northwestern Railroad, guaranteed by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, with offering expected around 94 to 96 1-2. Issuance to be marketed jointly in New York Boston and Philadelphia by JP Morgan & Co Lee, Biggindon & Co and Drexel & Co.
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Drexel & Co
Knickerbocker Trust Advances Installment Payments
New York August 5 The Knickerbocker Trust Company directors adopted a resolution directing that the fourth and fifth installments of 5 per cent each to depositors under the reorgan ization plan due December 2 and February next be paid on August 20 The board states the condition of the company permits earlier withdrawals on time certificates.
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New York Cotton Market Shows Mixed Day and Steady Close
The New York cotton market ended steady despite nerves in active months. August fell 20 points, October and later months off 2 to 6 points, with 125,000 bales daily. Bulls sold as rains and moisture persisted in Memphis while private crop news remained bearish but traders expected modest profits. Southern spot markets hardly moved, and overall activity centered on shorts' demand and bull leaders' selling.
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Live Stock Markets Reports for New York and Chicago
Aug 5 market notes show New York receipts 14800 cattle and 6745 sheep with varied declines and firmness across classes. Chicago estimates 13 400 cattle and 22091 hogs with steers around 4 75 to 7 75 and hogs near 6 50 to 6 99, lambs 4 75 to 6 75, and sheep 7 00 to 4 50 depending on grade. Exports and futures mention flexible weights and bulk sales.
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Washington cattle market prices and cadets case note
Prices shown for cattle and hogs per cwt and per pound across categories like prime, choice, and common in Washington market. Includes terms such as butchers, ordinary, clipped, and various weight measures. Cadets' case not settled.
Secretary Wright and President to Discuss West Point Cadets
Secretary Wright of the War Department may meet the President again this week to review the eight West Point cadets whose dismissal has been recommended Col Hugh L Scott, superintendent of the Military Academy, is expected to join the conference. The aim is to decide the cadets' fate after further discussion.
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Bank Clearings July Report Shows National Uptick
July bank clearings rose in many interior cities with over 100 markets reporting increases. R.G Dow & Co tallies show 1908 total exchanges at 11,064,003,208, down 10.6 percent from July last year and 52 percent under July 1906, as payments near normal in most regions though southern and western crop areas lag.
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