Good Gains the Rule Bond Prices Also Higher
Large short interest in many leading securities sustains a bear tilt while gains spread across the active list. Improved crop prospects in the Northwest support a rise, but the Southwest faces deficient rainfall. Virginia Carolina Chemical suspends its dividend, while bonds rise on renewed demand and government issues firm. Wheat and corn markets turn down on harvest estimates, with US wheat yield projected higher than last year.
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New York
Canadian Pacific
American Express
Northwest
Virginia-Carolina Chemical
Panama
New York Stock Market Quotations
Quotation data shared by W. B. Hibbs & Co. members of the New York Stock Exchange, Hibbs Building, reflecting the latest market quotes.
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W. B. Hibbs & Co
New York Stock Exchange
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Washington Stock Exchange Report 1913 Trade Totals
Summary of daily transactions and financial condition at the Washington Stock Exchange for August including regular call noon figures. Details show total receipts of 5,790,115.48 and payments of 7,984,968.26, with declines in cash assets and varied bids on Washington Railway and Electric and Capital Traction securities. The record notes current receipts year to date, pay warrants drawn, and treasury balances across various notes, bonds, and bank holdings as of the day’s call.
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Capital Traction
FS Sents
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Capital Traction Railway
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United States
Washington Stock Exchange Roundup and Related Notices
Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange was steady with little change. Railways and electric bonds moved at 21 2 and 84 8 for large blocks, while Washington Gas and Capital Traction securities showed modest activity. Alexander H McCormick Jr opened an office in Washington, and Potomac Insurance elected new directors with an August 20 organizational meeting.
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George W. White
Walter E. Wilson
Rawlins Hume
J E Rosenthal
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Annapolis
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Washington
Live Stock Markets Update From The Exchange Floor
The market sheet shows hogs lower with receipts around 1,582 and weak bids. Cattle receipts near 2,000 with steady to strong demand. Sheep and lambs show varied activity with notable figures and prices across categories.
Wall Street Gossip on Northwestern and Virginia Carolina Dividends
New York reporters note railroad stocks strongest in the day with mixed results across the belt. Virginia Carolina sees its directorate pass a first preferred dividend while noting last year’s earnings fell short by $58,000 and a surplus of only $347,000 to meet $4,000 common dividends. National Rail Wars of Wisconsin reveals earnings near $1,500 versus higher interest needs, and June results reflect weak receipts with declines from 1910 and four years prior.
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Bestern
Cain
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Virginia-Carolina Company
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Wisxing
Holland Discusses Steel Suit And The Corporation Earnings
New York August 5 Judge Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp said dissolution proceedings may not end before Christmas or early next year. Government evidence largely complete with appeal possible to Supreme Court, potentially stretching into next year. Exports and tariff changes buoy earnings. Schwab predicted long ago strong growth. Holland.
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Cost of Exhibit Too High Tells Parliament
London August 5 Sir Edward Grey told Parliament that Britain would not participate in the 1915 Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco. He cited commercial considerations and an expenditure estimate exceeding 1,250,000 dollars as reasons, noting no active desire from the UK for participation and unfavorable exhibit conditions. The debate included comparisons to British outlays at Chicago and other fairs.
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Denies Wire-Tapping Fraud In New York Court
James Dowsing, alleged wire-tapping gang member who swindled Wilmington men out of 5000 dollars, was brought from Mekron Maryland. He pleaded not guilty in a general session on an indistinct indictment and was remanded in default of bail to await trial.
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New York Money Market Update Amid Market Jumble
Reading across New York funds and markets shows rates around 7 percent for money market instruments with demand for ready cash. Traders note variable yields and shifts in government securities as banks and brokers adjust offerings amid a tightening backdrop and active exchange activity.
Light vote in primary carries Alexandria City wards
Edgaon Williams and Roiner win easily in Alexandria City Democratic primary with Williams and Roiner sweeping attorney general and agriculture races. City totals show Ellyson for lieutenant governor leading, and Koiner and Brown receiving large margins. Fairfax precincts report Oliver defeating Robey for the house of delegates by a safe majority. Moore Funeral services scheduled for locomotive engineer William Moore with Masonic honors. Millboro Lumber Company chartered with $200,000 capital, officers J M Murdoch and H B Murdoch.
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Miximum Capital
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Johnstown Pa
New Haven antitrust probe status remains unclear
Reports that the New Haven Railroad antitrust investigation was suspended were denied by Attorney General Reynolds. He stated the matter is proceeding and not dropped, with guidance expected before the next hearings by Assistant Attorney General colleagues and staff.
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Alberta fire devastates Enon Hotel and rivals in Athabasca
A fire that began at the rear of the Enon Hotel in Alberta’s Athabasca area swept through the Athabasca Hotel, stores, two newspaper plants, warehouses, railway cars, and multiple dwellings. The blaze caused about 750,000 dollars in damage with numerous buildings destroyed or damaged. Fire crews battled the flames into the day, with extensive property loss across several blocks.
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Ero Reustian Aviators Killed in Krag Pave Crash
In Se Peters ME Reringsian a flight crew of two were killed when their aircraft crashed at a high altitude near Krag pave. The airframe failed after loss of control during a maneuver, and the craft spiraled and broke apart as it fell.
Navy Yard Enthusiasm High for Southern Developments
Secretary Daniels, back from a three week tour, praised southern navy yards and stations as likely to gain from future appropriations. He avoided committing to specific sites, noting plans hinge on Congress funding and the Panama Canal opening may shift Atlantic fleet needs. He highlighted New Orleans station as valuable despite dockage concerns and said he would prepare formal recommendations.
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Retired Militiamen Denied Federal Pay
Retired army officers and enlisted militia members will not receive any of the 5 million dollars annually allotted by the federal government. They will instead receive only their retired pay as regular army personnel, per a Treasury comptroller ruling issued yesterday.
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Inrush of cattle to Kansas City market grows
Cattle from dry Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri flooded the Kansas City stock yards starting yesterday with 30000 head and 16000 more today. For two days this week 46000 cattle arrived. prices fell 15 to 23 cents per hundred from yesterday, a 60 cent to 1.25 drop in ten days. Trade pessimistic due to drought with rain awaited to slow flood and lift the market.
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Knights Meet On Steamer On Boston Harbor
Three thousand Knights of Columbus gathered at a high mass in the Holy Cross Cathedral Boston. Bishop Anderson read a cable from Cardinal Merry del Val conveying Pope Pius XI’s felicitations. The supreme convention opened aboard a harbor steamer as delegates sailed the North shore. supreme secretary McGinley reported 302,074 members, 47 new councils, and a net gain of 19,326 for the year.
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Will sue for oleomargarine taxes in Chicago suit
Commissioner Osborn will ask Attorney General McRendy to sue to recover about 300000 in oleomargarine taxes against leading packers and other manufacturers. A Chicago grand jury urged proceeding under the recommendations. The Treasury Dept faced criticism for a 9600 200 tax claim settled for 101000 and alleged losses on cases beyond the compromise dates.
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Bull Causes Fatal Wreck Near Runnels
Two men died and a brakeman injured when a bull charged the track causing a Wabash passenger train to derail near Runnels, Iowa. Fireman Leo Lang of Lewiston and Arthur Bean of Moulton perished. others lists include a brake man and another brakeman, but spellings vary in the report.
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Seven Thousand Women Strike In New York Mills
Seven thousand women employed in East Side knitting mills began a strike seeking shorter hours higher pay and better sanitary conditions. Thousands of men joined the action, marking the largest domestic labor disturbance since the 1909 shirtwaist strike.
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