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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1919

Page

2

Bonds Irregular And Less Active In The Market

Special to The Washington Post reports a marked downturn in bond activity with prices erratic and the average slipping to 83.50. Liberty bonds were steady except certain 3 percents, while calls granted liquidity at 3 to 6 percent. Analysts see mixed views on a bull market, with debates on Europe’s impact and a strong case made for industrials due to wartime growth and rising corporate wealth.

Washington Post New York

New York Bond Market Mixed Yet Steady In Evening Trading

A broad list of corporate and government bonds traded with varied prices as Atlantic Gulf Armour, Chesapeake, Southern, and Union issues appeared. Stocks moved with modest gains after earlier declines as traders eyed liquidity and upcoming maturities.

New York American Tel & Tel Cy. Ga Anglo- Wrench Ba Armour & Co Atlantic Antic Baltimore & Ohio Co Pethlechem Steel Central of Georgia Central Leather Central Pacific Rats Chesapeake Chio Co Chicago B. Quine Aris Golorado & Southern Denver & Rio Grande Distillers Securities Dominion of Canada Erie General Electric Great Northern Illinois Central Rapid Transit Marine Kansas City Southern Southern Bell Southern Pacific Southern Railway Gen. Ae Texan Company Coupan Liberty U.S. Liberty U. S. Liberty U, & Victory US Victory Liggett & Myers Loulaville & Nashville Missouri Kan Texas Missouri Pac Montana Power Rey York Central Oregon Short Line Pacific Tel Pennsylvania Consolidated Pennsylvania Reading Republic Iron & Steel Jnipdas St. L. & San Fran RR Seaboard Air Line U.S J cv Virginia Car Weabash

Chicago Grain Moves On Washington Decision

Frantic buying drove grain and provisions higher after Washington announced the government would not sell the 1919 wheat crop at a loss. Corn led advances with mixed and white varieties quoted higher. Futures showed sharp spreads as oats and rye also rose and mixed grains traded at firm prices.

Chicago Washington United States

Metal Market Report From August Trading Echoes

In a mixed session outlets report spot and futures for electrolytic metals. TRON steadies with 23 August data showing 23 percent and 34 for September. London assesses copper at £96 2s 6d spot and £197 6s futures. Tin and lead prices appear solid with varied futures. New York and East St. Louis notes reflect delivery and pricing for spelter and other metals.

East St. Louis London New York

Philadelphia Markets Butter and Eggs Report

Butter higher in Western creamery markets. prices for Western extra firsts and nearby prints listed. Eggs easier with nearby shipments noting per case and current values. broiler prices mixed with Western broilers at 35 to 38 cents. Other items unchanged amid limited market movement in Philadelphia trading.

Maceionia Ucles

Supreme Court docket includes multiple US v Hinton et al and estate probate

The Daily Legal Record lists criminal divisions with United States v Andrew Hinton and others, Jameson and Steel cases, probates for J Rose Calhoun Henrietta Hoban David B Harmony and others, plus numerous property and mortgage matters across Washington, with bonds, recognizances, and estate administrations detailed for August court sessions.

Justice Battey United States Andrew Hinton Dail Patrick F. O'Connor James B. Steel Patrick F. O'Conner Aurety A. EH. Mulloway Clarence Jones Falar Protecess W. W. Stewart Surety J. A. O’ Shes John Abeckatte W. Stewart Jamon Stewart Gustav Brooks Foy W. W. Brew Edward Thomas John Me Justice Batley J. Rosé Calhoun Arthur Peter W. H. In Eatate Henrietta Hoban H. P. Blair David B. Harmony Hamilton & Hamilton Richard HW. Welsaker Bauman & Baumat Mary O Adelia Giddings William Stockman TL. A. Over John H. Thomey W. C. Martin Andrew Jackson

Washington Railway and Electric stock hits new low on exchange

Washington Railway and Electric preferred stock fell to a new low after 20 shares sold at 56 on the Washington Stock Exchange. The day’s tone was steady but slow with varied bids and trades in Potomac Electric, Capital Traction and Merenthaler Linotype among others.

New York Lew. Cl Washington Railway and Electric Company Washington Stock Exchange Potomac Consolidated General Mortgage Capital Traction Mer- Kenthaler Linotype Ington Balich & Electric

New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report

New York Aug 3 report shows BUSTER firm with receipts 19 771 bags. Creamery prices higher. eggs receipts 27 763 with varied grades and regional whites and browns quoted. Cheese and lard values listed. coffee spot prices Rio and Santos noted. broad market activity in dairy poultry and fats described.

New York Pennsylvania Hennery Kennery Middle West Rio Santos

Baltimore Markets Amid Dairy and Produce Listings

Baltimore August 6 market report highlights prices for creamery butter at 54 to 46 cents, fancy cheeses, various dairy prints, eggs and Western firsts. Wheat notes show No 2 spring around 3.85 to 3.39, corn values near 2.00 per bushel, with regional grains and produce quoted across Maryland Virginia and nearby areas.

Baltimore Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania Aryland West Virginia Crete

New York Grain Spot News

Wheat steady on spot trading with No 3 at 2.96 on track New York arrival. No 3 white grain prices quoted with some notes on futures and market activity. details are fragmentary and partially garbled.

New York

New York Not Yet World Financial Center Says Hepburn

A. Barton Hepburn, chairman of Chase National Bank’s advisory board, argues New York remains the hemisphere’s financial center but will struggle to outrank London. He cites London’s world-wide trade reach, warehouse advantages, and debt constraints as reasons New York must build global business capability. He predicts multiple centers, with New York among the most important.

New York Hemisphere London A. Barton Hepburn Chase National Hank Mr. Hepburn Eingland

Informal farewell luncheon for Col P L Smith at Rauscher's

General H M Lord director of finance hosted a farewell luncheon at Rauscher's yesterday in honor of Col P L Smith, the finance officer ordered to Fort Leavenworth. Sponsors were Col See Maj Gia Cel Basokens Miegver.

H. M. Lord Nance Rauscher's P. L. Smith Sone Fort Leavenworth Basokens Miegver

Traction Company Ordered to Move Streetcar Stop

The public utilities commission ordered Capital Traction to remove leading platforms from the west to the east side of Seventeenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, doubling their size. The south side stop after G Street will shift to the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue, enabling four cars to load at once once work begins on new platforms.

Capital Traction Company Public Utilities Commission Seventeenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue G Street

Water bills delinquent amid district shutoff orders

Water Registrar Wallace ordered water shutoffs in the district for unpaid flat rate bills due in July. Meter bills delivered in the southwest and southeast must be paid in August. Northwest bills to be issued November 1 and northeast bills by February 1, 1520.

Shouasa Wallace

District Commissioners Split Over Claims Limitation Bill

District Commissioner Gardiner opposed a bill requiring notice within 36 days and suit within one year for claims against the District. Commissioners Brownlow and Katz support it, while Gardiner warns it would spur suits by limiting inquiry into injuries. Current code offers three years for filing or one year in death cases.

Gardiner Mapes House District Committee Benetor Sherman Senate District Committee Brownlow and Katz

Odd Fellows Outing and Fraternity Excursions Planned

Odd Fellows from Washington and Maryland join Forest Lodge members in a manual excursion today at Chesapaske. Tomorrow three groups hold outings at the bay resort: Sons of Jonadab Crescent Benevolent Association and National Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America with organizers Louis Piisard John C. Poster and James Allen directing plans.

Odd Fellows Washington Maryland Forest Lodge Forestville Chesapaske Bay Resort Sons of Jonadab Crescent Benevolent Association National Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America Louis Piisard Crescent Association John C. Poster James Allen Bay Carmen

Clarendon phone charges may rise in coming advance

The Virginia corporation commission may approve another small rate increase for the Rosslyn exchange serving Clarendon Cherrydale Arlington Batleton and Fort Myer Heights. The change would raise Rosslyn monthly service from 25 cents to 1 dollar for some classes while leaving others unchanged. The Bell system says earnings are below 6 per cent and promises underground wiring and improved service. Local road and rail updates, a Fort Myer Heights association meeting, a successful Arlington fair, and an upcoming lawn fete are noted along with a state senator and Richmond delegate race. Captain Arthur W. Beer remains hospitalized after an area streetcar accident.

Virginia Corporation Commission H. T. Clarkson Clarendon Rosslyn Exchange Cherrydale Artington Batleton Fort Myer Heights Rosslyn Supreme Court Arem American Telephone and Telegraph Co The Bell Board of Supervisors Nesbit Road Lawton Avenue Washington Avenue Vingon Station Strickler Avenues L. R. Colebert Fredericksburg Falta Church State Highway Commission Washington-Virginia Railway Co Twelfth Street Citizens’ Association of Arthur Bt. John Arlington Mondey Doniint Clarandes Boy Scouts Ballston School House F i Delesgate House of Representati Richmond Cherrysdale Tara+ Burke J. W. Collins Alexandria Walter Tanpill Oliver Christopher J. Eee

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