Speculation Dominates in Specialties as Crop Report Looms
New York August 10 Speculation focused on specialties while overall trading steadied awaiting the Agricultural Department’s August crop report. Traders avoided large commitments amid uncertainty with steel and cotton related stocks showing mixed advances and sterling edges higher on expectations of gold exports.
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New York
Agricultural Department
United States Steel
Southwestern Railroad
Southern Pacific
England
Sterling Exchange
London
Adinance
Bose
Daily Cotton Market Opens Firm on New Crop Strength
The cotton market opened firmer with a 2.5 point gain on new crop positions while August was neglected. Cables were disappointing but selling by big floor brokers and shorts led profits to slip. New Orleans showed early firm but drifted to a net loss, then rallied with bull support. By close a net gain of 3.8 points with about 125000 bales traded. Houston receipts paralleled estimates amid quiet professional activity.
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W. B. Hibbs & Co
FB Street
New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
New York
Belte
Wall Street
New Orleans
Prises
Houston
Ruggists
Market list of railroad and industrial securities offered
A dated market rundown shows numerous securities from major railroads and industries. Entries include Atchison general ds, Central of Georgia ist tnc, Chesapeake and Ohio 4%, Chicago and Alton Js, and Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rew 46. Also listed are Chicago Terminal 4s, Colorado Southern 46, Erie general 4s, Fort Worth and Denver City Iota, Hocking Valley 445, Missouri, Kansas and Texas 2s, Northern Pacific 4s and 3s, Reading general da, St. Louis and San Francisco tg, Southern Pacific 4a, Union Pacific 4s and convertible, United States Steel second 68, and other rail and utility issues.
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New York
Seles
Kilgh Lew
Awam
Sress
Momalgsmate
Pray An Var and Foundry
Express
Ar Amereal
Atchisond
Baltimore
Batimore
Ohio
Brooklyn
Central of New Jersey
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chicago and
Alton
Chicago and Alton
Chicago
St. Pita
Ws C
St. Louis
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Oloraig Southam
Colorado Southern Jet Pt
Colorado Southern
Consolidated Gas
Pridueta
Delaware
Hudson
Denver
Rio Grande Io
Denver and
Rio G
Hocking Valley
Becking Valley
Sing Manhattan
Metropolitan Securities
Merican Central
Minneapolis
St Louis
St Pends
Ste. M
Pitts. d Co
St. le
BA Bhatte
Prasaed Steel
Pullman Palace
Reading
Isl
Repubilia Steel
Republic Steel
Rock Island Co
Bam Rock Island Co
L and & F
St Louie Southwestern
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Tse
Texas and Pacific
St Ly
Amy Lnton Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Express
United States
S Beatty and
Imp
United States Rubber
United States Steel
Wellx Fargo Express
Westinghouse Electric
Wheeling
Ara Lake
Erl Ma
Wisconghy Central
Wisconsin Central
W. B. Hibbs
Atchison General
Central of Georgia
Consolidated, Tobacco
Colorado
Rio
Manses
Texas
Misgouri
Kansas
National Railroad of Mexico
Consal
New York Central General
New Jersey Central General
Northern Pacific
Norfolk and Western Oregon
Pennsylvania
Reading General
I.e.e.r
Iron Mountain
Consol
San Francisco
Washington market closes mixed on rail, gas, and bonds
Closing wall street style quotes show Washington Railway and Electric levels at 66 percent for preferred and 1 8 for common. Bonds across District of Columbia issues trade with varied yields while banks and trust stocks including National Safe Deposit and Bank of Washington shift values amid a broad list of railroad and utility equities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gas
Lauston Monotype
American Graphophone Company
American Graphophore Company
Washington Railway and Electric
Capital Traction
Istrict of
Columbia
Philippine Land Purchase
wconaa—Capital Tuaction Railroad
Metropolitan Railroad Ss
Metropolitan Railroad
Metropolitan Railred
Columbia Railroad
City and Suburban Railroad
Anacostia and Potomac Railroad
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Washington Gas Company Gs
Washington Gas Company
United States Electric Light
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Washington Market Company
Safe Deposit and Trust
National Safe Deposit and Trust
Washington Loan and Trust
American Security and ‘Trust
Union Trust and Storage
Washington Savings Bank
Capital Traction Company
Washington Mailway and Electric Company
National Bank
Metropolitan
Corcoran
Potomac
Arlington
National Union
Lampia
People's
Commercial
Denial
Columbia Title
Washington Title
Chesapeake
Typa Machine Stocke
Mergenthaler Linotype
Lanston Monotype
Mincellaneolla
Greene Consolidated Copper Company
Washington Market
Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat
J. Maury Dove Company
National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company
15Th ST
New York Ave
Wheat Market Sags as Northwest Cues Calm Traders
In Chicago the wheat pit drifted lower despite initial gains as traders awaited clearer Northwest signals. September wheat fell to 1.00% and then rebounded briefly, with forecasts of 200 to 400 new crop arrivals and mixed receipts. corn and oats showed modest moves and provisions declined. Local supplies included 506,900 bushels primary receipts and 291,600 bushels wheat and flour clearances.
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W. B. Hibba & Co
F Street
New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Ade
Tom Bea BO
Chicago
Shorts
Minnespolia
Duluth
New York Grain Market Report Summary
New York grain prices show wheat at mixed levels with unsettled spot and futures. May and December contracts fluctuate on crop prospects and weather. Corn receipts stand at 145 025 bushels with spot prices easing. oats receipts 28 000 bushels with muted spot demand and varied oats classifications.
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New York
Duluth
Bard Manitoba
Gnally
New York Produce Market Report Analyzed Prices
A dense price ledger from New York and Baltimore dated Aug 10 notes poultry and live stock steady, grains firm, and metals varying. Entries include pork and lard softness, coffee steady, sugar firm, and grains with specific bids and receipts across multiple markets and regions.
Live Stock Markets Reported Trends in New York and Chicago
Live stock receipts and price ranges are listed for cattle calves hogs and sheep in New York and Chicago markets on August 10. Cattle and hogs show mixed movement with cattle firming in New York and Chicago noting dull to lower trends. The National City Bank announces a 1.5 million dollar gold shipment for Cuba.
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New York
State
Chicago
Lnlower
National City Bank
Cuba
Skturgay
Washington Railway and Electric Leads Wall Street Session
Washington Railway and Electric securities dominated trading on the Washington Stock Exchange with sizable gains in bonds and stock. The 4s opened at 96 3/4 with multiple lots selling at that price, later moving to 90 7/8 after further sales. The day closed with a net gain of 7-8 for the issue, while the preferred fluctuated, ending higher briefly before retreating. Other issues such as National Gate Deposit and Citizens National Bank showed varied moves, with Lanston Monotype and Capital Traction also contributing to a mixed but active session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Railway
Washington Stock Exchange
Washington Railway and Electric
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
Washington Gas
Lanston Monotype
American Graphophone Common
Capital Traction
August crop reports show improved corn and wheat condition
The August report from the Bureau of Statistics notes corn at 87.2, spring wheat 87.5, and oats 86.6 in August, with barley 88.1 and flax 76.9. It cites rust in the Northwest, hay up 0.2 percent, and clover prospects near full yield. Preliminary hay and pasture readings are included along with minor crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Northwest
South Dakota
Equity Court D C Adopts Several Decrees in Major Docket
Supreme Court and District Court entries list pro confesso rulings slight v Farnham, time to answer rules extended, and multiple probate orders. Real estate transfers include parcels along Thirty Fourth Street Northwest and avenues near Fourth to Twentieth Streets, with guardianship and administration actions in several estates.
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Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court
Justice Barnard
Slight
George
W. C. Sullivan
Collins Va
Collins
EB. L. Gles
Willamson
Daniel
W. Mosby Williams
Buckley
Deeds of Trust and Legal Notices Grid
Deeds of trust listed for blocks and lots across Square 621 672 1281 1490 and other areas naming AH Thornton Edward J. Newcomber John W Hawkins Albert Harris and others securing various Building Associations and banks. Legal actions include divorces vacating clouds on titles substitute trustees ejectment and small monetary judgments with attorneys named.
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Richard
AH. Thornton
Thomas Walker
Fountain Peyton
Erich H. Allen
Randle Park
Mamie
Newcomber
Edward J
Henry H. Gergmann
George M. Emmerich
Metropolis Building Association
Twining City
Robert F. Bradbury
Henry H. Bergmann
John W. Hawkins
James F. Bundy
Elijah A. Allen
John C. Umberger
Jesse H. Wison
Leon
Fray
Citizens’ Equitable Building Association
Albert Harris
Cora Wicks
Charles E
Jesse H. Wilson
Isaac E. Shoemaker
Potomag Savings Bank
Georgetown
Mantha
Real Estate Transfers on Various Washington Streets
Real estate transfers listing multiple trustees and grantees. Wilton Jambert to J Edward Lewis parcels on Second and B Streets Southeast. Lea L Herrell to Nannie B Newcomb Lot 39 Block 3 at Randle Park. Laura L Shall to William P Lipscomb Lot and square at No 132 F Street Northeast. Benjamin F Leighton to John C Heald parts of Lots 1 and 2 at Metropolitan View. Frederick E Maynard to Charles T Hollows Lot 26 Block 8 in Addition to Congress Heights. Second Street Southeast between Land and M
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Charles BH. Allender
Walter Daniel
Neme
Tame
Finetta Nalle
Mary E. Maile
Square
Grant Avenue
Fifteenth
Sixteenth
Gilbert J. Osterman
E. Plowden Dougherty
Mount Pleasent
Alley
K and L
Trentyust
Jamen
Grant
Edward ‘M. Dulin
Mary A.’ Smith
Liftcoln
Pitanogie
M Street
Marietta
B. Upton
Henry J. Cromon
Andle Park
Arthur B. “Randle
Katharina M. Nelson
Wilton Jambert Et al
J.edward Lewis
Randle Park
Lea L. Herrell
Nannie B. Newcomb
F Street
Laura L.shall
William P. Lipscomb
Metropolitan View
Benjamin F. Leighton
John C. Heald
Congress Heights
Frederick E. Maynard
Charles T. Hollows
Second Street
Tobacco Crop Outlook from Petersburg Trade Journal
Special to The Washington Post reports from Petersburg that Virginia and neighboring states will see markedly smaller tobacco yields than last year, with Virginia around three-fourths, South Carolina about one-fourth, and North Carolina and other regions showing mixed declines. Eastern North Carolina and parts of the Old Belt show variable crops, while Kentucky and Ohio Burley areas expect modest gains or declines. scattered counties in Southside Virginia outline acreage cuts and uneven conditions affecting overall yield.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Trade Journal
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Ohio
Kentucky
Old
Danville
Lynchburg
Burley
Amelia
Brunswick
Dinwiddie
Greensville
Lunenburg
Mecklenburg
Nattoway
Prince Edward
Excursions Promote Indian Head Trips and Beach Waterways
The Randall Excursion Company expands family day trips to Colonial Beach, with the steamer Arrowsmith leaving at 8 45 a m and returning about 10 30 p m. Friday trips include bathe and amusements at the beach. round trip tickets sell at small rates and are valid for the day. Saturday and Sunday services will use two boats to handle crowds as September approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Hall
Prof
Schroeder
Indian Head
Randall Excursion Company
Colonial Beach
Arrowsmith
Alexandria
Harry Randall and Arrowsmith
Steamboat and leisure options at Chevy Chase Lake season
The article describes regular steamship schedules with 5 46 p m Saturday and 12 45 a m Sunday departures stopping at Alexandria. It highlights Chevy Chase Lake attendance, evening dances, Marine Band concerts, rustic theater films, bowling and shooting, and Norfolk Old Point Comfort weekend excursions with reduced tickets. It notes through tickets to San Francisco, and details about cabin John Bridge concerts and dining, plus improved car service. It also reports Treasury receipts and an assault case where Flora Johnson was released on bonds.
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Chevy Chase Lake
United States Marine Band
Rustic Theater
Chevy Chase Car Service
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Fort Monroe
New York
Boston
Bond Building
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Seventh Street
Royal Italian Band
Cabin John Bridge
Counery
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William Mehn
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George T. Parker
Pailin Walker
W. 8. Parker
American Champagne Company
KE. M. Freeman
John B. Cefulu
John B. Cefa
B. Richard Shia
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Interstate Coal Company
Jeanets Horton
F. Lomhard Woodward
Ax.” “B. Woodward
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Joanna R. Brown
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Virgil G. Williams
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Elizabeth J. Miller
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Potomac Laundry Company
W. C. Prantisn
Weahington
Chesapeake Railroad Company
Plaintin
Charles Poe
Meyer B. Newman
Robert P. Brown
T. H. Callan
Justice of the Peace
Tobacco Crop Outlook
Southern and
Southern Pacific Railways
A. J. Poston
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ffteenth Street
Treasury
Flora Johnson
H Street
Charles N. Biandi
Flora
Fiora
Kimball
Blandi
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Corralitos
Candelaria
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G Street N. W
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BF. Saul
Anthony Gaegler
Alex. 5. Clarke
Francis Miller
Howard Moran
Aest
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Cor
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John A. Swope
Elis Spear
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Harry G. Meem Thomas Dradley
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Oxéus Apne
Haight
Freese Co
Onice
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F St. N. W
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Ferry Commission Company
Ghesley & Spence
Orado Building
The
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Wth ST
PA. Ave
Lewis Johnson & CO
Moore & Sonler
Union Bank
Riggs National Bank
Equitable Co-Operative Building Association
Equitable Building
F St Nw
Allis Bpear
Geo
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U. S
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New York
Richard A. McCurdy
Thomas P. Morgan
F Stow
Wotory
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Washington
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E. Bates
Washington Loan and Trust Bldg., Ltd
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Tatephone
Heiskell & McLeran
Planos Calaty
Warder
9Th
FL Money
Metropolitan Loan and Trust Co
E Street N. W
Piands, &c
Potomac Guarantee Loan CO
F Street N. W
Atlantic Building
Rooma
Pg Spc Reres
Building and Loan Association Plan
Striefly
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West Place
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