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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1917

Page

18

Market News Notes Sparse Week End Trading

New York August 11 trading on the stock market was the most perfunctory week end session of the summer with about 175000 shares. Steels and motors fell 1 to 3 points while tobacco issues rose 1 to 3 points with American Sumatra at 661 1 2. Weekly reports were less encouraging amid Washington uncertainties and gold exports to Spain reached 400000. Bonds and gold prices showed mixed movement as banks reported heavy weekly operations and reserves shifted.

Sumatra New York Marine Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies American International Corporation United Lorillard Ligedtt & Myers Washington Spain Atlantic Steel Alaska Yukon Tiss Aeroplane Calumet Terorke Carwen Steel Emma Copper Itn Greer Ongter Sree Wa Jerome Verde Ty Lake Boat Marlin Arms Merritt Oil Nat'l “Ine Lea North Amec Standard Oil California Jersey Standard of Ohio United Eastern Aero Utah National Mines United Motors United Western Oil Victoria H Low New Orleans Galveston Mobile Savannah Charleston Wilminton New AR Norfolk Shients Stork Houston Recelpte Memphis I Aga Loui Cincinnati Little Rock Montgom Augusta Little "Rock Dallas

Prices, policy loom large in Wall Street as markets wobble

Trading sessions show price fixing and excess profit taxation shaping the market while government actions barely budge lead stocks. In Argentina concern and corn price plunges dominate grain pits as distillers move to limit purchases ahead of whisky controls.

Wall Street New York

New York Money Market Rates and Bond Notes

New York money market report lists mercantile paper at 4 percent and 60 day sterling tilts at 4.72 with related rates for commercial bills and demand. Francs and guilders exchange rates shown, along with ruble and silver prices. Government bonds described as weak and railroad bonds irregular.

New York Mercantile Paper Banka

Reserve Bank Statement Shows Little Change in Week

The weekly statement of condition for the Federal Reserve banks shows minimal changes in assets and liabilities. Gold reserves and total resources stand largely steady, while liabilities and deposits reflect only modest shifts, with overall liquidity and reserve coverage remaining firm despite market fluctuations.

Federal Reserve Cere Wena Grosa Federal Reserve Bank Ns. Ea NEW York Bank New York Federal Reserve Banks U. S Greater

Merger Talks Reach Near Finish For Major Nitrogen Firms

Negotiations nearly complete for a merger of Matto Nal Carbon Union Carbide and Air Reduction to create a capitalized entity around 209,990,9900. The combined operation would provide United States and allied forces with liquid nitrogen and oxygen extraction processes and equipment for explosives. Commercial failures in the U.S. this week totaled 273 vs 247 last week, 271 prior week, and 276 a year ago. Indexes show wholesale commodity totals at $218,779 on August 1, up from $211,950 a month earlier, with notable gains since 1914 and a marked rise since prewar lows. Bankers from neutral nations have purchased several millions in U.S. Treasury certificates, reflecting shifts in exchange amid uneven trade balances.

New York Mnattoral Carbon Union Carbide Air Reduction Centrol United States United States Treasury

New York Produce Prices and Market Notes

New York August 11 reports irregular butter receipts 10 255 with creamery and extras prices varying. Eggs firm with diverse grades. western hennery whites and browns listed. Poultry alive firm with day’s prices for chickens fowls and turkeys. dressed prices unchanged. Coffee futures steady for September and December. Flour beef pork and lard firm or unchanged.

New York State Elgin Virginia New York California Pennsylvania Hennery

U S Ally Gains Favor With Japan in Bonn Press

Tokyo July 7 Viscount Ishii head of the new Japanese mission to the United States told a farewell dinner that despite German efforts to sow discord the two nations now stand allied against Germany. He traced a path from 1908 visits by Pacific coast commerce leaders to closer U S Japan relations through the Japan American Society and exchanges of professors and business men. Prof J T Swift for the American community in Japan urged reciprocal understanding explaining Americans cannot yet fully explain Japan and warned against past missteps.

Tokyo Associated Press Japan United States Viscount Kikujiro Ishi America Viscount Ishii Germany Americ Pacific Japan-American Society J. T. Swift Swift “Suen Americas

Probate and Real Estate Actions Listed in The Legal Record

Probat e matters include Estate of Mary M. May with letters testamentary granted to Edward Smith and bond set at $900 plus attorney. Estate of John Paul Jones rule discharge. Multiple estates with petitions for stock transfer administration and real estate sales. Real estate transfers list numerous title changes in blocks and lots with $10 consideration in various DC neighborhoods.

Probash Justice Hill Mary M. May Edward 4. Smith Alexander Wolf John Paul Jones Joseph C. Gray Will Bledee Harvey S, Irwin John 8. Larner Philip Caffrey B. O’ Donoghue Ida Lee Boswell George C. Gertman

Deeds of Trust Notices and Secured Loans Listing

Deeds of trust reported involving multiple borrowers and lenders. BQUARH 3154 Wilburn Huskina to Thom Walker and Thoms A Johnem for $330, 1 to 18 months at 6 percent. Andrew B. Wright et al. to Arthur Carr and Marvin A. Quista for $1,500, lot BQUARH DAL Earth W. Yerby to Washington Joann Trust Co for $1,600, lot 114. SQUARE. Harry C. Hayne et al. to Wheton E. Lester and Michael J. Colbert for $2,700, lot 43 SQUARE 158. Clarence W. Colliere et al. to Murray A. Cobb and John P. Stora ir for Henry F. Lipnitt $45,000, 3 years, 5 4-10 percent semiannual. Int 38.

Charles M.carson W. Owen Howenstein Thillum Castle Heights H. W. Martin B. D. Wills Eleventh Street Reba Regal Marie L. Taylor Twenty- Seventh Twenty-eighth Frank H. Pratt William A Edne H. Fitzhugh Dobbins S. Edward Reach Andrew S. Wright Twelfth Street Annie E. Puntenney Edith W. Yerby Square Dal Fernwood Heights John M. Henderson Patrick J. McDonald Susie Tolbert Katia A. Shughrue Westford Owen H. Fowler Lucy S. Robinson N Street Henry F. Lippitt Clarence W. Colliere Connecticut Avenue Heights Cornetyy S. Willams Waddy B. Wood Wilburn Huskina Thom Walker Thoms A. Johnem Thomas BR. Bowie Andrew B. Wright Arthur Carr Marvin A. Qustta Herry

Bond and insurer settle claim details for Perkins case

A brief filing notes United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and Southern Zealand settling a bond related matter involving L. L. Perkins. The document references a M. 913 contact and a payment or security arrangement with United States Fidelity & Guaranty Ce.

L. L. Perkins United States

Swiss Business Hurt by Allied Blockade Demands and Resentment

Zurich Aug 11 bitter Swiss resentment grows as Entente blockades neutral trade. Swiss manufacturers and merchants protest that Allied actions ruin export business after the war. Agents inspect books, list employees by nationality, and threaten boycotts to force compliance. Resistance is portrayed as starvation threat.

Switzerland Zurich Entente Bwitsertana Alilea Neue Zuericher Zeitung France Berne Francia Oppenheim Republic

Distillers Weigh Quitting Or Staying Open Before Law

New York August 11 two possible paths face whisky makers as war duty nears. Some plant closures expected when the law takes effect while others race to maximize output for potential government contracts. Maryland Illinois and Kentucky distillers already adjusting plans with Peoria and Pekin set to close. Law modification sought at next Congress session.

New York Maryland Illinois Kentucky Peoria Pekin

Plan to stabilize potato prices announced in New York

Albany Aug 11 plan to provide a reasonable potato price and forestall food speculators was outlined to Gov Whitman by the State Food Supply Commission. It calls for grower to consumer distribution through organized potato growers, with production costs fixed to keep prices fair and prevent price spikes.

Albanay N. Y Gov. Whitman State Food Supply Commission Growere Indare New York

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