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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1906

Page

8

Prices Rule Higher In Opening Stock Market Trade

New York stock market opened with a strong upward drift as several issues hit new high records for the current movement. European demand and London reopenings supported optimism while Great Northern briefly paused after hitting the 300 mark due to a report of James J. Hill’s return to St Paul.

Great Northern Washington Post New York Europe London St. Paul James J. 4Vil Vanderbilt Michigan Central Big Four Pittsburg Lake Erie United States States

New York Money Market Reports Mixed Rates

New York money market notes show varied yields with terms for commercial paper and treasuries uneven. Rounding rates, closing bids, and demand figures are noted amid price fluctuations and investor caution.

New York Cotton Market Shows Mixed Day of Activity

New York August 7 The cotton market was more active yet closed weak with a barely steady finish after a small opening advance. Sales estimated at 250 000 bales. October at 3 32, November 9 92, December 19 00. Local and Liverpool pressure drove a late day decline as selling dominated by wire houses and Southern interests.

W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade New York Liverpool Continent Pat Pricea Tha Azecon Tepert Bouthweat Geloher

Metal Market Report Mixed London and New York Prices

METAL MARKET New York August 7 prices in London mixed with little support to sustain prior gains. Spot tin steadies while copper and zinc advance. lead and zinc rise in London but stay flat locally. Foundry alloys fluctuate with varied quotes across Northern and Southern foundries.

Wall Street Gossip Speculates on Market Distribution

Washington Post reports on the day’s trading as bulls fear heavy stock blocks to unload. Amalgamated Copper shows life amid profit-taking. Wells Fargo hits 300 with annual meeting looming. Proxies mix in Harrriman factions as Union and Southern Pacific retreat. readings on Reading and Pennsylvania highlight bull movement tension.

Washington Post New York Amalgamated Copper Wells Fargo Harrriman Hack Union Southern Pacific C.B Anama Express Kansas Cit Southern Kansas Cy Southers Missouri Pacific Mimouri Kansas Texas Norfolk Ontario and Western American Sugar Rellyng Norfolk and Wastern Am ‘Tabsees Anaconda, Ag Jeraag Yee Northern Faslie Atchizon Pacifc Mail Atchison iWa Pennsylvania Baltimore zooTitis CL. C St Jonts Ohipi Oaag Anal Brooklyn Rapid Cransi Palacs Cates Lea Bi Stae Joraty Chesapeake Curatow Republic Steel Chicago Creat Werera Chicago Northweste Rock Island And Paul St Louis St. Louie Colorado Louis Southwestern Souchert Souther ILI LSU Nash Southern Railway St. L Western Aba Del Lack and Wesorn Tolada Denver Union Pacite Postelist Union Facite Dastiller " Securit Oy Bengares United States Express Mira Vaasat United States Realty eosUmited States Slugaer United States Great Northurn International Paper Wells-Fargo Uzpread Frost Westlashbusett Western Union International International Pump Wheeling and Lake Erie Wisconsin Otal Tootowa Central Wisconsin Central Pet Nes Esceel W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Washington Stock Exchange

New York Produce Prices and Market Report

New York markets show mixed tones across commodities. Flour receipts 24,637 barrels with steady prices. rye flour easy. cornmeal firm. butter, cheese, eggs, hay, leather, wool, beef, pork, and lard largely steady. coffee, sugar flat to firm. cottonseed oil weak. molasses steady. poultry mixed. freight rates to Liverpool steady while potato prices reflect slow demand.

New York Perm Liverpool Jersey

Baltimore Markets Report from Aug 7 Trading

Baltimore markets show firmer grain and dairy prices with steady sugars. Wheat and corn hold gains, oats steady, rye firm, hay unchanged, and grain freights unchanged as butter cheese and sugar hold to slight shifts in spot and September contracts.

Red Isis Steamer Southern Grede BELL

Market gains and active trading on Washington Railway shares

The market showed improved tone and active trading on several securities led by Washington Railway and Electric preferred and Mergenthaler. Railway preferred traded around 87 with sales near 87 1/8, 87 1/4. Mergenthaler saw strong demand at 198 1/4, closing near 196 1/2. Washington Railway and Electric bonds and other issues also traded, with mixed activity across the board.

Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Mergenthaler Railway Preferred Sleht Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Ifat

Washington bond and stock quotations prompt mixed trading

The report lists bids and prices across Washington area bonds and stocks including Capital Traction, Washington Railway and Electric, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, and Metropolitan lines. It notes bid allocations for the day, with numerous figures for bonds such as Capital Traction Railroad 4s 1903-20 and U S electric debentures, alongside listed bank stocks, insurance shares, and utilities, reflecting varied market activity.

Columbia Railway Washington Ieilway Norfolk and Washinam Trauticn Washington Railway aTid STM BTS Chesapeake and Potomac Mergenthaler Lanaton Greens Copper Mitchell American National Bank Capital Traction Atnek Exchange District of Columbia Baa Philippine Land Purchase Dz Railrund Bonda Capital Traction Railroad Anacostia Columbia, Allroad IBM Washington Railway and Electric United States Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Washington Maret Gomipiay Potomac Elactric Light Washington Gas Company Safe Deposit and Trust National Safe Depoole and Trust Washington Town and Geraran-American National Union Columbia Riggs People's Commercial Washington Chesapeane Gan Atocks Washington Gas Georgetown Gan Pe ‘Huichine Atocka Bergenthaler Lisotyne Lanston Monotype Mascallancoun atocks—Greetta Consolidated Copper Washington Market Norfolk and Washington

Washington Market Report on Eggs Butter and Meats Prices

Market tones show eggs steady to firm with slight shifts and cold storage stock rising. Prices posted for butter cheese dressed poultry and vegetables with regional Virginia and New York State factory notes and meat quotes for cattle hogs and lambs reflecting overall steady demand and current supplies.

Virginia Southern New York State Celves

Livestock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

Livestock receipts and prices across New York and Chicago markets show steady or slow demand. Beeves receipts near 980 with weak common cattle and firm beef. calves scarce with Kentucky Virginia sales around 4.60 to 6.60 per 100 pounds. sheep and lambs about 6,165 head with slow but steady demand. hogs 1,208 head, market steady. Chicago cattle receipts 4,500 with market steady for common to prime steers.

New York Kentucky Virginia Chicago

Market News Blasts South Dakota Wheat and Grain Rally

New York grain prices edge higher amid rains and weather for winter wheat prospects. Chicago reports wheat gains on Oklahoma Kansas and Texas rain, with September futures near daily highs. Corn and oats see varied moves as traders weigh receipts, exports, and country demand.

New York Duluth Seth W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Steics MGM Aec Oklahoma Kansas Texan Shack South Dakota Tir Minneapolis Illinois Indiana Shorts Stosa Ito Curt Hess

Tololo Ohio and Indiana Credit and Shipment Totals

Insoluble OCR fragment lists credit balances shipments and averages for Tololo Ohio North Lima South Ulms Indiana and related cities with figures such as 89 63 893 12 013 63 193 63 202 and 69 927 in an irregular ledger-like line.

Tololo Ohio North Lima South Ulms Indiana Linta

Praise for Uncle Sam’s Work in Tutuila Samoa

A London Mission Society resident in Tutuila Samoa writes to Secretary Bonaparte praising U S efforts to improve island conditions since the American flag was raised. He lauds late commanders Sebree Underwood and current Governor Moore for establishing just governance and fostering a cooperative Samoan populace.

London, Mission Society Tutuila Samoa Hawker Bonpare United States Tatuila Maine Sebree Underwood Moore Gov. Moore

Santo Domingo Seeks 20 Million Dollar Loan

An extended State Department conference in Washington included Acting Secretary Bacon Dominican minister Velasquez and American customs chief Hollander. Dominican officials seek United States backing for a 20 million dollar loan claiming it can reduce public debt. Americans may buy Dominican bonds if the State Department lends moral support while customs control remains with the government until bonds mature.

State Department Bacon Velasquez Commerce Hollander Santo Domingo United States

Two Claimants for $2,977 In Treasury Show Cause

Secretary of the Treasury was yesterday urged by Justice Barnard to show cause Friday why he should not be enjoined from paying $2,977 to William F. Zibell trustee of the bankrupt estate of Fredda Garthwalt a car cage contractor. The citation stems from a petition by Title Surety and Company of Scranton Pa surety on a bond of the contractor to build a … The surety company claims it completed the work after abandonment by the contractor and is entitled to payment. demand for the money was contested pending determination of ownership. Government receipts and expenditures are listed with Internal Revenue, customs and miscellaneous sums.

Treasury Justice Barnard William F. Zibell Fredda Garthwalt Suara and Surety Company Scranton Pe Anderson, Ind Philip Walker Surety Company

Legal Record from Supreme Court and Courts in DC

Equity cases, bankruptcy, probate, and civil actions listed with parties and counsel. Includes alimony, guardianship, administration, and specific petitions. notes receivers authorized to enter salt, discharge orders, and partition suits. litigation involving Title Guaranty and Surety Co and various defendants.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Justice Bernard Gibron Ve. McLaughlin Gordon & Gordon Guaranty Zf Surety Co Ve. Ghan Philp Waller Drew Ys Builders’ Supply Co H. Kimball W. A. Johnston Howard Bord Gray Ve Gray Douglass & Doug Haguer J. C. Roger J. Miz Guaranty and Surety Co Leslie M. Shaw Tressury Mlzanf Aurtion Golieltor Philip Welker Rebecos Nicholls John Harmionds Partition Golietter Thonad Walker Eden Briecos Prince A Weaver al Partition Sheshy George EL Ware Tonlas George C Gertuiay John Ridont Lowey John Ms McCormick Etto Complatiant Marlow James F. Food Louisa Cammack

Real Estate Transfers in Northwest Washington District

Property transfers across blocks and streets in Northwest and surrounding sections list buyers, sellers, lot and square numbers, and prices ranging from $5 to $30,000. Entries include angles in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant with parties such as Philip H. Christman Rebecca Nelson and Elizabeth Bartlett, among others.

Ndo Philip H. Christman Columbia Teyetux Kathers M. Welker Twelfth Thirteenth Frank H. A. Schott Marie W Bertha Schott Eatete Charley Anthony Schott Twelfth Street Warn Strests Michael J. Hine William V. Cox Edward 0. Whitford Square Whliam A. Wimsatt Richard H. Johnson Edward Q. Whitford Fifteenth Harry D. Moulton James W Jones Mary G. Jomen Moore & Barbour Ludwig J. Grieb St Ux Ralph K. Hall Lot Sf Ralph L. Hall Ludwig J Grieb Johanna Grieb Fourteenth Georgy & Cooper Et Ux Rice Duncan Street Pifeenth Eorge Cooper Et Ux John J. Smith William Wupertus Twenty-First Touird F. Erwin Alexander AL Semmes Lemue Mayhew Margaret Wood

Licensed To Marry In A Fragmented Ledger

The notice lists multiple couples and clergymen from Maryland and Virginia, including Thorss A Adavis and Melissa B Ricketts, both connected to Baltimore, with other pairs such as William Steindale with Annie Hierstetter. It appears as a fragmented marriage license notice from several towns, naming judges and reverends involved in the arrangements.

Thorss A. Adavis Baltimore Melissa B Ricketts Rackstile B. F. Pitinger William Steindale Annie Hierstetter Lewis J. O'Neal J. P Folomon Dy Kine Charlottessite Va May Snyder Harrisonburg McLaughlin Henry Jackson Lottie Davis

Deeds of Trust in Columbia Heights and Nearby Areas

Property security notices list multiple deeds of trust across Columbia Heights and surrounding neighborhoods. Names include Mildred Fishback, Oscar Phelps Avalin, Kathryn M Welker, Mary A McEul, Annie V Crockett, and James Short, with lenders such as Washington Trust Company and Equitable Co operative Building Association. Assigned amounts range from 300 to 5 900 dollars, terms from 1 to 36 months, rates around 5 percent, with semi annual or monthly interest. Areas mentioned include Petworth Friendship Mount Airy and Square numbers.

Columbia Heights Hanora A. Goddard William F George M Emmerton Mackall Washington Permanent Building Association Doe Mildred Fishback Et Jr John H W. Riley Deeble Albert Sturtevant Mary J. Hardwin Oscar Phelps Dobbins “Additon Suran Bryarly Broeat Deniet Mattern Secura Melvin H. Hartiman Aquare Square 62 Kate Connor Cabell Wit Fammeon Guy P. Warran Petworth John F. Haber Percy A Ruceall Thomas H. Bates Charles “J. Butler Friendship Mount Airy Kathryn M. Welker MP. Walker T. J. Glies Thomas F. Isley Robertyl O'Brien Tm Washoo Ington Lean An& Trust Company Equitable Co-operative Building ‘Association Latese L. Burn Et Vir James Bobrate Gimbal Asoncia- Mor Mary A. McEul Alex H. Pell Frank P. Madigan Philly Schwarts James G. Short Andrew ‘Wilson Noel W. Barkedale Helen ‘M. Stalee Annie V. Crockett William If Odward S. Wescott George F . Hane J. Cassin Howard William Y.cor Edward 0. Whitford John Miller

Health Office Record With Patient Ages and Addresses

Health Office Record dated up to August seventh lists individuals with ages and street addresses across multiple neighborhoods. Entries include Alana M Wells 43 Fenton St NE one year, George Green 1320 St SW tt years, and Amy Molarke 1256 6th St NE eight years, among others from Columbia DC area hospitals and clinics.

Alana M. Wells Fenton St. Ne George Green Willis J. Reston Porter Amy Molarke 6Th St. Ne Jane E. Thomas Columbia Ra Mary G. Scherrer Prospect Ave Julia A. Weaver Jeferson Ave Graham’ Peony Ms St. Ne John Bchmiat Nichols Ave Anacostia Frank Hayek Limerick d Am Thomas Quins Owrente Wafte Ath St Ernest J. A Moran Lawrence St. Ne Bevan Bryans Casualty Hospital Rosa Prince Thomas F. Baughman St. Nw Martha A. Ballingte Aargareth Gooding St Nw Yaare Mary B. Stouffer Ivan B. Griffith D St Nw Mark Broadhead 13Th St. Nw George Rogers I. Se Viola Cole Gheeter Marrlon Z. Davis St. Ge

Eight Hour Law Violators Fined in Police Court

Guilty pleas were entered by District Construction Company and Penn Bridge Company in police court for violating the eight hour law. Each faced a $2 fine after assurances from officials that further offenses would cease. Sancel P. White and Patrick H. Hagen represented the firms, with Hamilton and Colbert handling legal matters. The district attorney urged clemency, noting the defendants’ willingness to refrain from further violations.

District Construction Company Penn Bridge Company Sancel P. White Penn Company Patrick H. Hagen Hamilton & Colbert Baker Leyhuyve

Standard Oil Grand Jury Sworn In in Chicago

A special Federal grand jury in Chicago was sworn in before Judge Ti Bethea to probe Standard Oil business methods and product transportation by railroads. Evidence will begin tomorrow morning with witnesses excused until then.

Chicago Aus Standard Oil Company Ti. Bethea United States District Court

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