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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1916

Page

9

TIPS BY WIRE AND TICKER ON SECURITIES AND FINANCE

The late trading session showed general gains in high grade issues, led by Reading, while United States Steel advanced slightly and buoyed confidence. Milestones included a 25 point surge for General Motors in selective trades and a looming reorganization plan for Mercantile Marines amid anticipation of a new British loan nearing completion.

U. S Mercantile Marines United States Steel United States Industrial Alcohol General Motors Pricea Union Pacific United States

Wall Street News and Gossip Highlights Bank Reserve Changes

The weekly report from the Bank of Poland shows a reserve increase and shifts in coin, bullion, and treasury notes. British and Latin American trade figures are analyzed, noting a surge in commerce since the European conflict began and a rise in 1918 fiscal year totals to over 1.15 billion dollars from a normal year value of 766 million.

United States Latin America National City Bank Today

Ex dividend totals flags and gate counts slip

Ex dividend figures show total gates at 507 162 shares vs 576 840 previous day. Market activity appears subdued with lower closing totals and decreased share volume across tracked listings.

Curb Market Tidbits From New York Incomplete Aug 10

Most active curb testies show copper steady with limited trading. The fragment mentions New York and London prices, with unclear references to futures around 2108 and 1170. The OCR text is garbled, hindering precise details on participants or outcomes.

New York London Londen

Chase National Bank Capital Set to Rise After Stockholder Vote

Holland reports on September 7 stockholders of Chase National Bank facing approval to increase capital by 50,000 shares, lifting capitalization toward top tier among U S banks. The move, tied to profits from surplus, reflects early New York adoption of the federal system and links to John Thompson and First National Bank history.

New York Federal Reserve System John Thompson Chase National Bank Chase First National Bank Chase National First National Mr. Thompson Congress National Banks of Foreign Exchange Jay Cooke & Company Cooke George F. Baker Thompson National Bank Gov. Chage Holland

Baltimore Markets Update on August Prices and June To August Quotes

Baltimore market report outlines irregular closes across commodities including wheat with various August September October figures for No 2 red. Corn and oats values listed. Live poultry prices for chickens ducks pigeons and other fowl detailed by weight and type. Butter creamery prices cited with multiple grades and regional rolls along with eggs from Marsland and Western regions.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Southern

Local Financial and Business Notes From The Market Scene

Market activity showed traders firm with light volume as Washington Railway and Electric preferred and Washington Gas moved mildly. Mer Wenthaler gold stood at 160 while Capital Tractions drew bids around 108 percent. Hibbs, normally a floor catalyst, was absent this week spending time at his country home near Leesburg Virginia.

Washington Railway Bleetrle Washington Gas Merwenthaler Eelad NTR Masington Gas Capital Leesburg

Washington Railway and Electric bids and calls summary

Regular sale notes list Washington Railway and Electric with bids of 81 percent for 1000 and 82 percent for 1000. American Grapho Ist at 101 for 100, Washington Loan and Trust at 230, Mergenthaler Linotype at 166 and 160, with after call figures and related listings for Gas and Boat Q1 notes.

Washington Railway and Electric American Grapho Atls Washington Loan and Trust Washington Gas Mergenthaler Linotype Wan Bonds Ind Georgetown Gas Cal Gas & Elec Cal. Gas & Elec Capital Traction Co Ana, & Po River R. R Ana, & Po. R Guar Osc Metropolitan R. R Po. Blec. Pow Mtg Po. Blec. Power Ist P. Telephone Am. Tal. & Tel Ahee Am. Tel. & Tel Amer. Grapho. Let W. Mkt. Co Wash Mit Cold Strg Ba. N. & W. Steamboat Oe Riggs Realty Cong Riggs Realty U. Realty Capital Traction Dana Wash. Ry Bloc. Com Elec Sly N. & W. Steamboat Col. Gas & Elec Tel Tel. Ca Lanston Monotype Greene-Cananea Copper National Bank American Capital Columbia District Farmers and Mechanica Federal Lincoln Washington Trust Company Commerce and Savings East Wash Savings& Sec. Sav Arlington Y National Union Columbia Title Bee Real Estate Chapin-Sacks Co Jed Paper Mfg Cec Graphy Security Storage Co Washington Market U. S. Reality Co Falls Oone Oklahoma City & Sub

Treasury report shows deficit and asset totals at Aug 9 1916

United States Treasury records close of business shows general fund net balance 220,981,992 with a fiscal year deficit of 14,517,221. Revenue receipts for the day 1,942,247. The report lists gold and silver holdings, national bank and Federal reserve notes, and total cash assets in the general fund.

United States Treasury Treasury United States Federal Reserve National Bank Federal Reserve Banks General Fund Bante

New York Cotton Market Ends Lower After Nervous Session

The cotton market opened with declines to 14.42 for December, then fluctuated to 14.58 before a sharp late-day drop as bull support faded. December closed at 14.36, with the overall list down 22 to 27 points. futures showed mixed highs and lows across positions from October to May.

New York

New York Grain and Market Prices Report

New York markets show irregular spot wheat with several grades recorded and fruits, vegetables, and dairy prices noted. Included are multiple grain, poultry, butter, cheese, eggs, and green fruit figures for markets in New York and surrounding regions, with varied per unit and per crate quotes.

New York State Elgin Tub Virginia Heenery New York California

Washington cattle market and hogs report from Hagerstown area

Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland on August 10 reports cattle and hog prices and grades with small, medium, and heavy categories and notes most farm buildings nearby were destroyed or damaged by a recent incident on the Woanl er and Wo Miller property, with losses around 92,000 partly insured.

Washington Post Hagerstown George Woanller Anns Wo Miller Magerstown Altiaeet

Livestock Market Totals From New York and Chicago Reports

New York stockyards on August 11 show cattle receipts 1,453 veal calves 429 and sheep and lambs 6,436 with varied prices. hogs 1,283 receipts none traded. Chicago August 10 reports hog receipts 19,000 with higher prices and cattle 4,000 receipts steady. sheep 15,000 receipts weak with lower to mid range prices.

New York Chicago

Rooms Wanted In Georgetown And Mt Pleasant

Classified housing requests list multiple rooms and flats for rent or with board. Entries seek one to three rooms on various floors, with bath, heat, and reasonable terms. include Georgetown Mt Pleasant areas and requests for furnished or unfurnished, with responses sent to office box numbers.

Georgetown Stevreu RD Bath Uiin Wiahea Rom Ki Ionw Tooma Anit Mt. Pleasant Atrie Torma Coome Indies

New York Money Market Summary Aug 10

Mercantile paper at 3 percent. Sterling 80 day bills 4.71 percent with demand 4.76. Cables 476 16. France demand 5.91 percent cables 6.91. Marks demand 72 cables 72 18. Kronen demand 123 percent cables 12. Saiders demand 16 1 4 cents cables 41 7 16. Lire demand 6 47 cables 6 46. Rubles demand 30 percent cables 30. Bar silver 66 and Mexican dollars 51. Time loans easier 60 days 2 3 91 days 2 3 six months 13 4. Call money range high 2 4 low 2 percent ruling 2 percent last loan 2%%i closing bid 2 offered at 2.

Chicago Chamber of Deputies Bath New York Stock Lord New Orleans Galveston Mobile Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Heston Philadelphia Houston Memphis Augusta Louis Cincinnati Little Roc Dallas Montgomery Aaa Little Rock Mercantile Paper France

Cottonseed Oil Market Prices Reported

New York on August 10 lists off prime crude values at 7.47 nominal with various seasonal quotes. Prime summer yellow spot and August at 9.10, September 3.26, October 8.95, November 58, December 81, January 62, February 65, March 8.7 percent. prime winter yellow and summer white at 9.50.

New York

Oil Quotations from Oil City Ledger Aug 19

Oil City Pa reports credit balances, average prices and shipments for today. DTA runs average 179 ae, shipment 87 425, average 48 387.

Oil City

Philadelphia Market Briefs Aug 10 1923 Butter and Coffee Report

Philadelphia markets report steady demand for butter and coffee futures with No 2 red and Southern red varieties trading firm. The AU price and grain notes indicate stable activity across commodities and cars.

Philadelphia Egogs—Firm

New York Produce Prices and Market Notes August Update

New York market report lists butter receipts at 10 907 with creamery grades and varied scores, while eggs show 17 071 receipts with extra fine to fancy categories. Poultry prices indicate unsettled live sales and steady dressed figures. flour markets peak at spring patents and winter straights. pork, beef, and lard figures are noted with firmer or strong trends.

New York Hennery Middle West

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