Prices Not So Strong Speculators Puzzled Markets
Prices slipped at the open with Pennsylvania holding up slightly while New York Central fell as underwriting issues and call loan rates rose. Trading showed contraction with many stocks dropping and a late rally leaving sentiment muddled. Reading and other U S markets faced weakness as Western banks prep for currency shifts and funds move westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Union Pacific Executive Committee
Rt. Paul
Union Pacific
Amalgamated Copper
Northwest
American Fce Securities
Pennsylvana
Reading
Lonton
Bank of England
Wall Street
New York Exchange
Chicago
Accort
Sean HF
Weise Jeans
Gwoher
Government bonds and market rates report from York
York August market notes show treasury and municipal rates with closing bids and offered levels. Rates listed include 2 percent ruling, 4 percent ninety days, six months, and 4 percent for sixty days, with mercantile paper at about 5 percent, exchange weak at 8 for demand and 4.82 for late money. Silver quoted at 64. Mexican dollars 50. Railroad bonds and government bonds steady amid general market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Joana Armer
Newsra Pre Philectyre
New York Cotton Prices Collapse Under Bear Pressure
The New York cotton market dissolved today with prices breaking to new seasonal lows amid heavy liquidation and bear pressure. Volume neared 390000 bales as bears and locals pressed declines, with October and December futures sliding to 9.62 and 9.7 respectively, while spot markets in the South eased modestly and selling intensified after weather reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hibbs & Co
F Street
New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Venee Bel
Gekaber
Cablex
New Orleans
Cellere
New York
Foxporth
Duluth
Spearish
Accet Desline
Unclear Daily Cotton Market Data From Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR data shows scattered figures for cotton market trade including nations such as Japan Great Britain France and Mexico, with inconsistent totals and percentages. The readable elements include mentions of stock counts, port-net references, and September totals, but the overall meaning remains obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Japan
Consolidated
Great Britain
Continent
Treaty Britain
France
Mexico
WASHINGTON STOCKS AND WHEAT MARKETS REPORT DAY
Washington Stock Exchange closes with mixed results as rail and utility issues move. High volumes in Capital Traction and Washington Railway show activity while green copper remains mixed. wheat and corn futures slip on yield expectations and favorable weather ahead of government report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hibbs & Co
F Street
New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Mde Dubie
Dlone
Gorn
Waa
Kansen City
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Kowacer
Yoo
Met
Wall Street Gossip on Ice Prices and Market Moves
The grand jury findings show ice prices near fifteen year lows with ample supply. American fee securities hit new highs as stock volatility rises. Traders debate Pennsylvanias and Baltimore and Ohios diverging paths and Wells Fargo contest impact. Southern Pacific ties and New York Central bonds trigger further moves. Market insiders forecast dividend actions and cautious opportunities amid widespread speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Grand
Sce
American Fee
Grand Jury
Gary
Wall Is Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago
Receipts show cattle, hogs, sheep and calves traded mixed. New York prices list beef, dressed weight and veal values, with rough anchors for calves and sheep. Chicago figures show steady cattle with hogs down around ten to fifty cents, plus varied lamb and sheep quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia
Chicago
Ongaeo
cRiver
Stockera Anil
R Hoge
Local financial notes on Capital Traction and Greene Copper
Yesterday's Stock Exchange session centered on Capital Traction stock and Greene Copper with continued buying near 46 and 457, while Washington Railway and Electric 4s saw a single notable sale around 19,000 at 87 1 2. Mergenthaler remained dull with a three-eighths drop in bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Railway
Capital Traction
Mergenthaler
Greene Copper
Woobington
Stock Exchange
District of
Caluasbla
Metropol Main Railroad
Metropolitan Railroad
Metropollitan Railroad
Columbia Railroad
Washington Railway and Electric
United States Electric Light
Latta
States
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Washington Market Company Ict
Potomac Electric Light Istra
Norfolk and Washington
Washington Gas Company
Washington Gas Company Cortifcates
National Safe Denault and Trust
Washington Loan and Trust
American ‘Security and ‘Trust Company
Union Trust Company
Washington Savings Bank
Home
Union
Washington Base Deposit
Atocka
Franklin
Metropolitan
Corcoran
Potomac
Arlington
National Union
Columbia
Riggs
People's
Commercial
Columbia Tile
Washington Title
Chesapeake and Potomac
Oatamodta
Washington
Ges
Mitchell Mining Company
Southern Public Service Corporation
The
Greene
Washington Produce Market Prices and Variations
Wholewheat prices indicated with firm eggs markets and steady butter. Nearby Virginia product and jobbing lots show slight rises. Butter stock moving to cold storage with steady demand for good sweet dairy. Creamery and 2 percent dairy prices listed. western and eastern regions feature various grades and seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Fanby
Weatera
Orsta
Cheese and poultry prices and market notes
Live poultry markets show improved price tone with steady to higher quotations. Chickens and ducks mostly dull. turkeys weak. Dressed meats and cheeses steady. vegetables and fruits hold with slight gains in some items. New York August market data lists flour, butter, cheese, hogs, and produce price levels across regional buyers and shipping rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zamcy
Sky
Choice
Demann
New York State
Westerm
Virginia
Baltimore Markets Report From August Trading Day
Baltimore markets show mixed shifts with flour easing receipts at 4 442 barrels and exports 3178 barrels. Corn and oats hold firm with steady to firmer tones. butter and cheese stay active, eggs steady, sugar unchanged amid fluctuating grain and dairy offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Metal Market Update Shows Mixed London and Local Shifts
In London tin futures rose while spot eased with a quiet local market. Copper eased in London. local quotes steady. Lead stayed flat in London and rose slightly locally. zinc and tin mixed. Foundry prices varied by region with several Northern and Southern grades listed. City and Lima shipments and runs reported with mixed averages across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aug. S
London
Ibnaempie
theeTondon
Spoltar
Wnalish
Andard Foundry
Cleveland
Northern Ld
Northern
Southern
Foundry
Bucket Shops Under Ban in Georgia Senate Passes Bill
The Boykin anti bucket shop bill passed the Georgia Senate by a 3 to 1 vote, pending the governor’s signature. It closes places where futures are bought or sold after January 1, 1907, removing the distinction between bucket shops and exchanges. A competing bill distinguishing shops from exchanges failed 29 to 1. If signed, many exchanges in Atlanta and other cities will close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Senate
Georgia
Terrell
Quaker City Prospering Despite Industrial Decline
Census Bureau report shows Philadelphia's industrial establishments fell about 12. industry count declined while capital invested rose nearly 17 percent. Wage earners increased a little over 6 percent with wages paid up 14 percent since 1900. Officials and clerks up 3 percent in headcount and 25 percent in salary total. Six key industries produced $591 in value, higher than 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Census Bureau
Land Fraud Convictions Highlight Far West Case
Officials of the Little Missouri Horse Company face conviction in Fargo for unlawful fencing of public lands. A. G. Huidekoper, Earl C. Huidekoper, and G. Clark sentenced for land fraud connected acts. Secretary Hitchcock reports related convictions in Portland involving Nickel and Martin G. Hoge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Missouri Horse Company
Fargo, N. Dak
Fargo
N. Dak
A. G
Earl C. Huidekoper G. Clark
Department of the Interior
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Department
Huidekopers
Clark
Hitchcock
Portland
Oreg
Nickel
Martin G. Hoge
Medford
Ore
Nicker
Hoge
Milier
Land fraud cases loom in Oregon and nationwide
Kineart pled guilty and received one year in the penitentiary while Hoge, frail in health, drew four months in jail. Mr. Nickel appeals. Many other major cases and officials are involved, including ex US attorneys, bankers, a mayor, a sheriff, ex-sheriffs, a former paymaster, a preacher, ex-State senators, and a former Lend Lease official. The Hyde and Benson land fraud case from San Francisco is set for October term in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kineart
Hoge
Nickel
United States
United States Army
Lend Omesa
Herman
Oregon
F. A. Hyde
John A. Benson
San Francisco
Cal
Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Ellis Island to Be Enlarged to Handle Immigrant Influx
Immigrant congestion at Ellis Island has grown beyond its capacity with up to 5,000 people processed daily. Commissioner Sargeant and Supervising Architect Taylor plan an expansion including dining room consolidation, new dormitories, and extensive remodeling. A federal appropriation is needed, with tentative plans ready for action after Congress approves funds, estimated at 150,600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Island
Orer
Conditton
Sargeant
Taylor
Filis Island Station
Congress
Creditors to Get Dividend in Devlin Bankruptcy Case
Special referee N M Loomis announced that on August 30 creditors of the Marcelle Mercantile Company Marceling Mo would receive a 6 percent dividend. The receiver said the Devlin concern would ultimately pay all claims in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devlin
Topeka
Kans
N. M. Loomis
C. J. Devlin
Marcelle Mercantile Company
Marceling
Referes Loomis
Alimony and equity actions listed in DC Supreme Court record
District of Columbia equity and circuit court entries show alimony orders, change of name decrees, and numerous pro confesso and restraining actions. Cases include Orme pro confesso, Ashford restraining orders, Wallace alimony, and name changes for Amy Katherine Mourne Hopkins and Francis Guy Hopkins, with estates and probate notices for Donald McPherson and Patrick Crowe. Additional entries cover rail and university securities, mount pleasant lot sales, and trustee appeals.
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Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court NO. 1
Justice Barnard
Stoner Va
Stoner
L. J. Mather
Wolf & Rosenberg
Alford
Orme Pro Confedia Grented
T. L
Jeffords
MN. Stresburger
Sullivan
Walter Va. Weber
W. Gywon Gardiner
Leon ‘Tobriner
Kaminske
Campbell Carrington
D. Truitt
Amy Katherine Mourne ‘Hopkins
Francis Guy Hopkins
W. D Bavidge
Great Falls
Ol Dominion Railroad Company
Iva, Neuteyer Et al
D. S Ainckail
Nathanis Wilson
R. W. Moore
Circuit Court No
Vilax Diven Company
Butler
Plotiff's
T. A. Dauley
Shaumaler Vg
Raub
Isave
Plaintif
Flainisi
John Ridout
Donald McPherson
Josephi R. Fague
Patrick Crowe
John W. Growe
Alex. H. Bell
Wolf Bush
Alex
H. Beth
Real Estate Transfers Across Randle Highlands and Adjacent Districts
Several parcels change hands in a batch of real estate transfers. Transactions include United States Realty Company selling in Randle Highlands to Carrie Histon, Lambert et al. selling to G. Tayton, and multiple deeds in Kalorama Heights Northwest and other blocks. Notable parcels include lots in North Carolina Avenue Northeast, Franklin Street Northwest, and additions to Le Droit Park, with prices ranging from $10 to $10,000 plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randle Highlands
United States Realty Company
Carrie
Histon
South Carolina Avene
Wilton
Lambert Et al
Trustaas
G. Tayton
Whitney
William M. Gale
Tons B. Middleton
North Carolina’ Avenue
Leter Adderson
Anna J ‘Martis
Kalorama Heights
Allen E. Walker
Maxwell van Zandt
B. Kear
House
Eldridge
Jordan
B. Square
Jess
L. i' Ifeiskell
Ngland
Cleveland
Willan
Deeds of Trust Notices Across Multiple Properties
A set of deeds of trust records various lenders and borrowers across neighborhoods including Whitney Close and Washington Heights. Notable entries list Lyle S. Layton securing $2,000 with Charles R. Burhans, and Emory H. Bagley securing $1,200 with Michael Ahern among others. Terms include multi year spans and semiannual interest at specified rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle S. Layton
Wilton
Lamwert
John B. Kinder
Charles R. Burhans
Whitney Close
James B. Biddlesen
Waller R. Wilcox
George
F. Hane
Reewe Wham M. Gain
Fannie A. Gain
Sewally
Block IL
Square
Emory H. Bagley
Frank A. Harrison
John P. Ahern
Michael A. Ahern
LE Droit Park
Famund A .Hutchingen
Edward P. Schwartz
Harry Z. Matters
Mary F. Young
Health Office Record of Deaths Noted in August
Deaths reported to 12 m August include Glailius Thomas aged 7 years of 12 L Street NW Farris P Smith 37 years 563% 10th Street NW St Macy G Watzoo Conv of the Vis 62 years John H Stevenson 97 13th Street NW 66 years Lucy E Quivers 12 L Street NW 1 year Margeret Scrivener 2835 1st Street NW 68 Sears Iwin Ingram 1721 Seaton Street 47 years Sarah Seaton 1389 K Street 50 years Laura Alexander 218 32nd Street NW months Hobbs Hartford 283¢ Street NW months Herbert Thomas 15 Bowen Ave Anacostia 6 Katherine Maron 8 Host NW 17 days
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Glailius “Thomas
St Nw
Farris P. Smith
St. Nw
Iwin Ingram
Seaton St
Sarah Seaton
K St
Laura Alexander
Hobbs Hartford
Herbert Thomas
Bowen Ave
Anacostia
Katherine Maron
Licensed to Marry Pairs Mixed Virginia Names
A list of engaged couples and proposed marriages including Edward Shev and Emma Hawley, Robert W. Bryan and Ide Nuceley, Peter Alien and Suste Altes, C 0 saaca and H Bernard Wharton, and George T. West with Elizabeth Spriggs, all associated with Virginia towns or nearby areas, noting several reverends officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shev
Emma Hawley
Norton
William Finley
Catherine Johnson
France
Robert W. Bryan
Staunton
Ide
Nuceley
Lonpdale
W. H. Chapman
Peter Alien
Suste & Altes
Anacostia
Saaca
H. Bernard
Wharton
Clifton Forge
Elien Cebell Burgess
Ridgeway
J. B. McLaughlin
George T. West
Elizabeth Spriggs
Cherry Dale
Shelton Miller
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Amorieta Tobacco
Atehizon Keneral Ts ‘ i
Atebisin
Atantic Coast Line
Natmore
Ohio Age
Whesapeake
Ohio
Alien
Chicage Burnington
Quincy New
Chismgo
Pacifle Railroad Co
Colerado Industrial Ve Sul
Colorado Industrial
Colorado
Janes Lotrady
Southan
Denver
Rio Grande
Wy Ag
Digwu
Arth Krie Petus
Panera
Rocking Valley
Tos
Crueates
Uy Louisving
Xashvelt
Manhattan
Conai
Moexican Central
Minneapaila
St Louis
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Kansan
Texad
National Railroad
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Pacific
Toredo
Western
Ove vEntion Partean
Jo's
United Stara Steel
Wabesh
Weattra Marsland
Wheeling
Leke Erie
Mn Central
Aus
T & Olds
OCK Market
New York ST
C.B
C.B. Tase
Jadams Express
Kansas City Southern
BEM
U.20
Amalgamated Capper
Kansas City Southern Pit
Bax
Am. Car and Pound Y. Vase
Louteville
Neshville
Cer and Foundry
St. Louia
Bt. P
B. Ste. M
Ste
Miesouri Pacific
Kansse
Westy
R. R
American Locomotive Pit
HESY
Ontario and Western
Reyeronay
Norfolk and Western
Bam
al Wo Am
Smelt
Tre
American Sugar Benning
Am, Tobacco Fd
St Louia
Haltimore
Ohie
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
NOTH
Pullman
Central of New Jersey
Chesapeake and Ohio
Republic Steel
Chicago Great Weefarn
Republic Steel Pido Gag
Chicago Sn
Northwestern
Rock Issland Company
Rock Island Company
Pra
Gan
Mil
St. Paul
Tera
Chicago T
T. Pitt
Lot
L.ana
San
Louis Southwestern
Colorado Bues
Cee Bose
Colorado and Southern
Colo
Southern Ist
I Oil
TUG
Libya
Southern Railway
Coln
Snd
Consolidated Gas
Southern Halfway
Icorn Products Refining
Tennessee Coal
Corn Products Refining
Texas and Pacific
Wal Ae
Toledo
St L
Delaware and Hudson
St. L
W. Pfd
Dag
Urlan Prelite
Union Packie
Egael
United States Realty
Erte
Re al Sahil
United States Rubber
Erie
United, States Rubber
Great Northern
United States Alec
General Electric
United States Steel Pra
Hocking Valley
I Walatio
Va.-Carolina Chemical
Va.-Garviira Chemical
Mlinota Central
Wabash
Goa Taterborough-Metropolitan
Interborouel Met
Wabash Pra
Wells-Fargo Express
Wentinghouse Electric
Usz Fsa
International Pump
pWestern Union Oe
Wheeling and
Lake Ele
Wisconsin Central
Appilowe Central
Fown Central PLC
W. B. Hibbs
F* Street
New York Stock Co
Banker
If Exchange
Boston
Gelveston
Lear
Mablie
Savannah
Memphis
Loui Narnivat
Cincinnati
Louistilie
Horton and Alueny
Maine
Mesleau Central
New, Haven
Hartford
America
American Telephone and Telegraph
American Woolton
American Woolen
Dominion Iron and Steel
Délson Electric
Massachusetts Electric
Massachuzetts Electric
Massachusetts Gass
United Fruit
United Shoe Aiad
United
North Hutte
O Amalgamated
Ak Bingham
Ae Am
Shapnan
T&7
NEW York Grain
Chicago Grain
Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Express Company
Southern Pacific div Dend
Washington Cattle Market
Local Financial
Washington Produce Market
Liverpool
jBleam
Wass
Metal Market
Aug
Lima
OW City
Lina
Evan
Quaker City
Cure Market
Tobmeco
Kostas
Central Foundry
Chicago Snoway
Cumberland Ely
Granby Bewre
Greene Copperi
Internation Tt Blereantile Marine Pid
Ak Mackay Conpary Tae Meckey Company
TM Mitchell Batagke
Nevada Cangolea
Blandary
Far West
OLN
T. Halley & Co
John
McCsnatd Thomas
FR. Riley
Loti
Mount Pleasant
Plains
J. A. Burkart
Same
Albion B. Jameson
Sohn F. M.corick
Iota
Dior
Mount Pleamint
J. A. Burkert
Henson & Ven Winkle Company
Morgan
Royea Et
Tucker & Kenyon
Mary Louis
Brown
Joseph G
Reilly
Harry A. Mattern
Edward T. Kaiser
Sacura Lilite H. Mattern
Melvin H. Herrimen
Alexander ‘Muncaster
Jesse Ts ‘Hewkell
Jhn
McLeran
William E. H. Merritt
Howard University
John H. Burke
Ralph P. Barnard
Guy H. Johnson
Clarence Barnard
Binck
South Grounds
Columbian College
I H. England
Hugh B. Rowland
Wiliam H. Saunders
Frederick W. McReynolds
Health Office Record
Union Trust Co
N. W
Savings Bank
Irs
American Express CO
tarWe
Traders National Bank
Woney
UN Real
Stiet of
Ty Doaing
Joane
Equitable Co-Operative Building Association
Mont Oas
Washington Loan & Trust Co
John Joy Edson
John "A. Swope
Ellis Spear
Andrew Parker
Harry G. Mbem
Boyd Taylor
Thomas Bradley
Red'k Eichelberg
Napoleon
Arthur Cowsill
Colsrad
Uith and
Sts
Riggs ‘Fane
Pa. Ave
U. S. Treasury
Rnation Banking Corporation
G Street
Bratch Bank
Woodward & Lathron
Union Savings Bank
14Th St
Harrison Realty Company
Wats
Fain
Arthur Wall
Lynn, Wall & Co
Adams Building
Crain
M. J. Sage & CO
Chesley & Spence
Freund
Colorado Brig
Francis R. Dooley & Co
le Droit
Newspapre Grphivre
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