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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1911

Page

2

Bear Raid On Stocks Feeds Downward After Crop Report

New York stock market closes weak as bears press shares causing fresh declines after a crop report disappoints traders. Analysts cite labor and transportation worries, banking charter doubts, and profit-taking, with liquidation driven by inflation fears rather than cotton speculation.

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Bankers Trust Merger Completes. New Bank Formed in New York

Bankers Trust Company and the Mercantile Trust Company have completed their merger. The resulting institution will be named Bankers Trust Company with E. C. Conversa elected president. Veal calves steady, hogs and lambs show mixed quotes in market notes from New York trading desks.

Wall Street Gossips On Time Money Market And Crop Prospects

Distinctly firmer time money market reflects cash withdrawals by interior banks and crop movement. Treasury warns Panama Canal bonds exchanges end Aug 12. traders recount past tips, rail and bond market shifts, and curb stock activity amid mixed crop and commodity signals.

Washington Post New York Treasury Department Secretary of the Treasury Washington

Market dull as investors seek few Washington Gas gains

Washington trading was light amid midsummer heat with only modest gains in Washington Gas. Washington Railway and Electric and Capital Traction issues traded small blocks, while Mergenthaler and Lanston shares showed minor activity. The morning saw promotions and property transfers, including Wardman house construction and a 64 H Street northeast sale, as banks eye calls and new counterfeit alerts touch the local scene.

Washington Stock Exchange Washington Gas Washington Railway and Electric Capital Traction Fs Mergenthaler Lanston National Bank the Provident Savings Bank

New York Produce Prices and Market Report Summary

New York prices show steady or firmer trends across commodities with supplies and receipts noted for creamettes, eggs, flour, and rice. Wheat futures rose modestly while government crop reports spurred profit-taking. barley and corn markets remained steady with varied hog and beef values.

New York cotton markets rally on covering amid mixed crop news

Today's trading followed yesterday's break with a substantial rally as covering and renewed bus support offset by less favorable South crop advices. August fell four points while later months rose 22 to 28 points. Liverpool sentiment remained unsettled amid railroad strikes. Fresh fruits and vegetables showed good demand. eggs butter and cheese quoted. Wheat corn oats and barley futures noted firm starts with later liquidation and export interest.

New York Liverpool Manchester Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia Tennessee New York State New Jarne Wyo California Florida Delawa Niagara Concord

Large crop declines outlook worst since 1901

The July crop report from the Department of Agriculture warns of an exceptionally large drop in yields due to drought and heat. Corn losses reach 336,000,000 bushels and wheat 35,286,000 bushels with overall conditions the worst since 1901 though nationwide acreage remains high and rains may improve later.

Department of Agriculture Wall Streets Chicago Washington Department New York Pennsylvania Rocky Mountains Virginia North Carolina Pacific

The Metal Market Report From New York and London

Copper prices held steady in New York and London with spot ranges around 12.36 to 12.87 per unit and futures near 12.20 to 12.87. Arrivals today totaled 560 tons in New York, while exports in the safer thin month reached 6 515 tons. iron markets showed quiet trading with varying regional warrants and foundry grades.

New York London Custom House Cleveland Foundry Northern Southern Southern

Live Stock Markets Busy at Chicago and New York

Chicago's market shows cattle receipts at 17 000 head with strong values for Reeves and Texas steers, hogs steady after slight early gain, sheep and lambs weak-to-mixed. New York reports cattle and calf activity with steers steady to higher, calves weak, and sheep and lambs up to 26 cents. Hog figures across markets vary with general firmness in some lots.

Chicago Reeves Texas Western New York

Baltimore Markets Aus Aug 9 Wheat Prices and Poultry Rates

Market report from Baltimore notes firmer wheat at 91 1 2 cents on grade, corn around 68, oats steady, rye quiet. Live poultry prices listed for spring chickens small to medium ducks and geese, old hens and roosters, pigeons and guinea fowl with varied per pound and per pair figures. Butter and dairy prints quoted, eggs across Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio and nearby regions with firsts and losses noted for several locales.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Ohio Southern North Carolina

Philadelphia markets report mixed prices and steady to firm tones

In Philadelphia during August weaker contract grades and export elevator levels coexist with firm corn and butter markets. No. 2 yellow corn remains strong for local trade while oats hold steady and eggs show firm Pennsylvania firsts. Cheese and poultry show cautious firmness with regional variations in prices. potatoes in Jersey hold at firm levels.

Treasury Balance and Receipts Deficit Report

At the start of the business day the U S Treasury balance stood at 87 748 019 in Treasury offices 34 474 208 in banks and Philippine treasury totaling 150 540 15 The day’s receipts were 1 842 618 and disbursements 2 741 932 The year to date deficit sits at 17 614 148 with last year’s figure shown at 19 983 661 These figures exclude Panama Canal and Sable debt transactions.

United States Treasury Treasury Banks Philippine Treasury General Fund

New York Money Market Report On August 9

Money on call remains steady at 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 percent with close bids around 2 1/2. Time loans show firmness at 2 1/2 percent for 60 days and 7 percent for six months. Prime mercantile paper quoted near 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 percent. Foreign exchange steady with bankers' bills at 80 75 for 60 day and 48 595 for sight. Government and railroad bonds described as steady with mixed notes on exchange. Silver at 52 1/2. Mexican dollars mentioned at 43.

Allis- Chalmers Kansag City Lehigh Valley Louisville Mackay Co Minneapolis St. Loui Zoo Minn Bt. FP S. St. M American Inc Senuritie Missouri Kansas Texas National Scul American Steel Foundries Mexico Pra. Thevess American Bugar New York Central Tela Western American Tobacco Norfaie and Western LOS North American Anaconda Mining Co Northern Pacific Atchison Pacific Mail Atchtean Pro Pacific Tel Tel Allande Coast Line Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio People's Gas Bethlehem Steel Pitts Aia Brooklyn Rapid Transit Pittsburgh Central of New Jersey Reading i Chespeake and Ohio Republic Chicago and Alton Republic Steel Chicago Chicago Great Western Rock Inland Co Pfa Chicago and Northwestern St. L Tool F. 2d Mil St. Paul St. Louis Slors-Shef.Streland Iron Colorado Southern i Southern Pacific Consolidated Gas Southern Railway Delaware and Hudson Tennessee Bay Denver and Rio Grande Poriftc Denver Rio Grande Toledo St. Lowia Tor St. le West Ais Erle Union Pacific ITA Atte Union Pacific Pd Jerie United States Realty General Electric United States Rubber Goldfeld United States Great Northern United States Steel Great Northern Orecife Ctah Copper Westinghouse Electric Western Union International Fue Iowe Central Wheeling and Lake Eria W. B. Hibba & Co Bankers and Brokers Hibba Building New York Prime Mercantile

Oil Quotations and Upcoming The Sunday Post Feature

Oil quotations show August shipments and averages across cities including Toledo North Lima South Lime and Indiana. The Sunday Post's Monthly Magazine will feature Richard Wightman with a 4 story piece Boone's Barnyard Circus promising humor and reflection.

City Toledo Ohio North Lima Indiana Perodica Richard Wightman Sunday Post Mr. Wightman Boone Post

Equity Court Record Highlights Multiple Probate and Divorce Actions

Supreme Court of the District of Columbia reports numerous equity matters. Decrees for sale bonds listed with amounts, adoptions and name changes ordered, audits ratified, and various rule dates set. Bankruptcy and probate filings include estates of Forster Howell Gray Newburn Webb and others with bonds and letters. several divorces and quiet title actions noted among equity suits. Numerous real estate caption entries show mortgage securities and trust company dealings across several wards.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO Juethe Barnard Thomas Thorn H. W. Sohon Stone H. B. Rowland Campbell Plaintif I. Williamson Helen Cox Harvey Justice Barnard Herman Forster Annie E. Howell Fred Eichelberger William A. Gray Washington Loar and Trust Company John B. Larner Robert Pace Guardian W. J. Lambert Mary F. Newburn Marie A. D. Madro Birney & Woodard Martin V. Webb Samuel D. Webb A. B. Webb George V. Knox Maddox & Gatley Lucy Mr. Ward Mabel Ward Frank Stetson

Real estate secured notes and loans listed in notices

A sequence of historical loan and security notices shows multiple parties including W. Millar, Roy White, Edw McAleer, William E. Norris, P. Thompson, John Hobs, Arthur B Shelton, American Security and Trust Company, National Savings and Trust Company, and Life Insurance Company of Virginia. These entries describe monthly installments, interest rates around 5 to 6 percent, loan amounts from 1,080 to 3,000 dollars, and various lot and square numbers in named districts, with securing parties and property details such as lots and sections.

Asbury Park John L. Furretux J. M. Maupin T. 8 PH. Russell John C. Atherton William H Warner Theodore F. Willis O. P. M. Brown Charles E Tribby Theodore P. Heap John J. Costinett George W. Linking W. H. Lintans George R. Linkin J. J. Peyser Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains William E. McNamara Charles Bendheim L. Pretzfelder Berste M. Linger Esther Sherman Lot & Square Moore & Barbour Eleanor E. Ogden F. A. Blunden Charles N Gregory Jane W. Gregory Blork Henry W. Offutt G. W. Offutt, Jr Benjamin A. Bowles Potomac Savings Bank Trinidad William T. Stuart Et Ax Wa Hin R. W. Beall C. W. Carr, Jr Rosetta Lucas John B. Larner J. A. Hamilton Washington Sea and Trust Company Leroy Gaddie. Jr DH. Fowler A. E. Walker H. M. Brightwell Harte R. Shenpard H. PB. Davie District of Columbia W. Millar Joseph M Carmodi Brightwool Park Roy White Hill Row Beall Edw McAleer William E. Norris P. Thompson John A. Hamilton Cure TW. Smith Ernest Burgdorf John A. Coke, Jr FA. Tsebistely, Jr Ecure Life Insurance Company of Virginia

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington Areas

Real estate transfers listed for several Washington areas including Peanwood Heights, Heights, North Carolina Avenue Northeast, and more. Transactions involve numerous lots and squares with prices commonly at $10 or higher, notably $1500 and $18 000 in some entries. Names such as John W. Gregory Daniel Tibbs Willis W. Jones Josiah Tyree Mary Ketchum Annin Cunningham Elizabeth Lusty Jennie Payne and others appear with tract designations and parcel numbers.

Peanwood Heights John W. Gregory Daniil Tibbs Buck Daniel Tibbs Ts Y. Dones Willis W. Jones Josiah S Tyree North Carolina Avenue Fourteenth Spd Mary Ketchum Daniel J. Sullivan Tenth Annin Cunningham Elizabeth M Lusty Mar Haller John F Anns Samuel A Drury WY Uisawell Harry A. Kite Fifteenth Street William H. Warner Jennie B Payne Twelfth Thirteenth Streets New York Georgi R Linkine Ruetees John J. Costinett Twentieth Street Robert H McNeill Fide Woterman Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Resse Mc Tang Woodridge Henry G Vierh Charles D. Holden Washington Heights Fardon Madeline Mitchell Eckington Joseph M. Carmody Harry R. Sheppard Trinidad Joseph B. Band James Ly Karrick U Street O. H. Fowler W. H. Holloway Leroy Gaddis, Jr Drightwood Park Edward McAleer Ef Ax N. Roy White LE Prout Park Fiva Paul Et’ Yir H. R. Howenstein Second Third H. Wardman Toilliam Figs Norris Agnes G. Norris Julia R. W. Daniel Charles J. Kappler

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