Financial Markets Tumble as Rates Fall and Fuel Weighs on Stocks
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered deep cuts on anthracite rail rates, triggering initial stock losses across transportation groups while soft coal railroads gained. War stocks rallied, motors leads rose, Willys Overland hit 198 and Studebaker 5. London and Paris exchange fell to new lows since New York became financial center. Total sales reached 5.7 million dollars with U.S. coupons down 1/4 on call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
New York
Financial Center
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Willys-Overland
Studebaker
Cleary
Belling
United States
Parla
Unitadt
Philadelphia Market Report Aug 11 Butter Cheese and Grain
CurB Market PhiladelPhia markets report shows butter firm cheese steady corn firm oats firm. WHEAT lower for No 2 ced car lots July export prices 1.17 119, No 1 Northern Duluth old 1.57 1.62. CORN firm oats firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Duluth
The Metal Market and Oil Quotations Summary
Copper unsettled in New York and London with varying prices. Iron remains firm. Oil market in New York shows credit balances at 11.45, runs 179,624, and shipments 131,373 with averages 36.01 and 77.298.
Wall Street News And Gossip Amid Market Shifts
New York reports a volatile session with moderate losses in general stocks, offsets from coal sector gains after the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling. Officials note coal prices to consumers may stay steady despite pit-mouth price changes, while sterling exchange drops reflect heavy munition outflows to the Allies.
New York Stock Market Friday August 13 1916
The New York stock market reported 310 030 shares traded yesterday reflecting brisk activity. Market movers included large transfers across blue chip and industrial issues with notable gains in railroad and steel equities amid modest volume.
Holland's Outlook From Northwest Crops and Money Demand
Federal Reserve Agent John H. Rich reports a bright crop and normal forage in the Ninth District stretching from Wisconsin to Montana, with wheat and potatoes strong, corn prospects weaker, and money demand improving indicating renewed activity and brisk business for the Northwest. The government crop outlook aligns closely with Rich's positive view despite some corn concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Rich
Rocky Mountains
New York
John H. Rich
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Ninth
Federal Reserve District
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Daakota
South Dakota
Montana
Michian
United States
Irye
North Dakota
Michigan
Maine
Northwest
Washington
Iowa
Missouri
Holland
Local stock exchange notes show steady prices and Lanston rise
Closing session reveals steady levels across most issues with a sharp bid for Lanston Monotype at 75 bid, 80 asked but stockholders hold awaiting earnings signals. Ex dividend notes include Washington Railway and Electric, Greene-Cananea Copper weak, and a $500 bond at 81 percent. Continental Trust declares 14 percent quarterly dividend payable September 16 to holders of record September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Lanston
Washington
Greene-Cananey
New York
Potomac Hlactric Consolidated
Washington Railway and Electric
Capital Traction
Langton
Continental Trust Company
Union Pacific Railroad CO
Broadway New York
Sn i
Frederl
Tregkurer
Imls American Graphophone Co
American Grapliephone Company
W. Woodrop
Chicago Grain Daily Cotton Market Report
New York reports rains in the Southwest and potential export demand delays due to weak sterling exchange. Markets show easier ruling with moderate declines, dosa steady at a slight net loss. Cottonseed oil prices listed for crude, yellow, and white varieties with various month quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling Exchange
New York Money Market Snapshot Aug 13
Mercantile paper at 3 3 quarters percent. Sterling 60 day bills at 4.67, demand 4.7150, cables 4.7225. Francs demand 5.88, cables 5.87. Marks demand 81.5? cables 8 15. Powers and rubles quoted. Bar silver 47. Mexican dollars 37. Government bonds easy. Railroads ease. Time funds 60 days 2 1/2 percent, 30 days 2 1/2 percent, six months 3 percent. Call money easy high 1 percent low 1 44, ruling 1 percent, last loan 1?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mercantile Paper
Frances
Governaent
New York Grain Market Report
Wheat spot weak with No 2 red at 1.20. No 2 hard 1.24. Arrivals No 1 Northern Duluth 1.31 and No 1 Northern Manitoba 1.09 c. i. f. Buffalo. Futures weak with September. Corn spot week No 2 yellow 89% prompt shipment. Oats spot steady. Rye firm No 2 Western lid a New York. Barley steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gulf of Mexico
New York
Bexpta
New Orleans
Galveston
Mobile
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
Baltimore
Lord
Boston
Philadel
Shota
Houston
Memphis
Augusta
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Little Rock
Dallas
Duluth
Manitoba
Buffalo
RYH
Western
Local Stock Exchange Noon Call Details
Sales regular call at noon lists Capital Traction Railways and Washington Gas among bonds and stocks. prices 100% to 106% for utilities and railroads, with notes on preferreds and multiple issue maturities. Includes railroad bonds, gas bonds, miscellaneous bonds, and public utility stock listings with assorted percentages and par values across several issuers and sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Traction Railways
Potomac Electric Consolidated 5A
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
Washington Gas
Greene-Cananea
Washington Gap
Washington Railway and Electricas
Hild
Georgetown Gas ci
Georgetown Gas Oa
Washington Gaz
Columbia Gas& Elec
Railroad Bonds Capital Traction Go
Ann. & Pot. B. Gunr
City & Suburban Ry
R. R. Fis
Hlec
P. Telephone
C. Paper
Mit. Co
Mkt Co
N.& W. Steamboat
Riggs Realty
Capital Traction Co
Wash. Ry
Elec. Com
Isy Wash. Ry
Flec
Azmy Washington Gas
Tm BK Amer. Tel
Tel. Co
Morganthater Linotype
Lanston Monotype
ET National Bank
American
Capital
Columbia
Farmers & Mechanics
Federal Lincoln
Metropolitan
Washington
Trust Company
Amer. Security & Trust
National Savings & Trust
Sane Union Trust
Wash, Loan & Trust
Continental
Savings Bank
Home Savings Banis
Commerce and Savings
Washington Savings
Corcoran
Firemen'a
German-American National Union
D.C
Treasury Report Shows Deficit Shrinking Yet Large Balance
United States Treasury reports as of August 12, 1918 a net balance in the general fund of 60,005,930 dollars with total receipts 2,124,579 and payments 3,363,269. The fiscal year deficit stands at 23,166,078 dollars, down from 4,360,222 last year, excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions. Assets include gold and silver holdings, treasury notes, and bank notes, with total cash assets in the general fund at about 61.27 million dollars and total Treasury assets around 254.59 million dollars. The report lists stock sales and bond prices alongside commodity quotations for poultry, produce, and other market items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Panama Canal
Oe Ees
General Fund
Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve
National Bank
Philippines
Washington cattle market hogs and sheep prices mixed
Hogs traded at 7 8, sheep clipped around 4 1 percent, veal calves at 9 10, mediums near 3 9, lambs around 9. The market report notes varied quotes across categories with limited demand.
New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report
New York market notes Aug 13 show Butter receipts 16,210 with creamery and fresh listings, cheese irregulars and state milk categories, poultry prices for alive and dressed birds, and steady to firm readings across sugar, flour, barley, pork, beef, and lard markets with specific price ranges. Key outlets include creamery extras 93 acre and 26, and Western poultry with dressed fowls iced at 13 to 17, lard at 1598.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Tectary
New
Elgin
Virginia
New York
California
Florida
Hennery
Middle West
Legal Record Highlights Multiple Court Actions and Transfers
The DC equity division docket shows numerous rule renewals and continuances, including amended complaints and prepayment waivers. Criminal divisions list United States cases with bench warrants, pleas, and probation referrals. Probate and bankruptcy entries cover wills, guardianships, and receiverships with specific asset details and bond amounts.
Live Stock Markets Report From Chicago and New York
Chicago reports 16 000 hogs weak with mixed and heavy prices 6 20 to 7 25 and 7 00 to 3 00 for pigs cattle receipts 1 000 steady native beef 6 10 to 10 25 cows and heifers 3 10 to 9 10 calves to 11 75. sheep receipts 7 000 with lambs strong. New York shows steer prices 7 00 to 10 25 cows 3 50 to 7 25 calves 8 50 to 12 50 hogs 7 10 to 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Financial notes and legal actions on capital stock offerings
A dense financial list shows bids to sell various securities including Capital Traction, Washington Utilities, Potomac Donald, and Potomac stock at specified prices and dividends. The document also lists real estate actions, judgments, and multiple court cases with plaintiffs’ attorneys and case numbers, including Moyers & Consul and Alexander Wolf, plus estate and partition notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Traction
Wash
Rwy
Elec
Potomac Donald
Pfd
Wash. Ruy. Com
Wash. Gan
Washington Utilities Co
Mergenthaler
Lanaton
Continental Trust
Monsey Trust
Wrah'n & Southern Bank
SN. & W. Steamboat
Wanh. Exchange Bank
Washington Baseball Club
Washington Storage
Equity
Washington Hayy. Com
Moyers & Consanva
Mufdiv
Fin
Celver
Plaintif
Moyers & Conssul
Mergenkaler
Katie Hill
Gertrude Brooks
Lansten Ac
Fualati
Jormey
Shelby J Davidson
Ca Nat
Bank
Esther le Dorsey
Rogeoe
Dorses
Washington
Piaviti
Attornay
John Ridout
Thomas L. Hume
G Street
Tel. M
Real estate transfers list shows multiple property moves
A long column details numerous transfers of parcels across neighborhoods such as Indolence Trinidad Lanier Heights Randle Highlands Belair Heights and others. Buyers include Jim Anderson Adele and Henrietta with sums mostly $10 stamps and larger sums for select parcels. notable entries involve Franklin Gordon Elizabeth Williams and James M Drysdale among many others. The document cites lots blocks and squares, with properties changing hands among individuals and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim PF. Anderson
J. ‘Wriley Jacobs
J. Wriley
Jacobs
Adele H. Andareon
Trinidad
Fannie M. Consaul
Charles T
Téa M. Mogera
Lanier Heightr
Serai A Mattingly
Garry, Wardmar
Thomas Bones
Lot
Randle Highlands
Walter L
Columbia Heights
Thomes H. Clark
Alexandtia National Bank
BOS
Chichester
James L Greer
Robert J. Hellmuth
Belair Heights
Margaret J Agathwick
Lag A. Malloy
Edwin A. Jones
Enet Part Int & Nock
Luci A’ Malley
Fawie
A. Jones
Margaret J Southwick
Garfield—Hrainard Ho Warmer
Charles Q. Ghisley
Tammy
Pleasant Plains
William FE Magruder
Limie J. Magruder
Chevy Chase Grove
Fulton BR. Gordon
Elizabeth Willams
H. D. Gordon
Trastee
Fulton K. Gordon
Massachmsatts Avenue
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Roralle HM. Bersford
Allan E. Walker
Mount ‘Pleasant
Lewla E. Qreuninger
Alice L. Manne
Holmead Manor
Allan B. Walker
Rosalia M. Seseford
Mouht Pleasant
Herbert T Shanon
Morton J. Lucha
Francia
Boswell
H. D Gordon
Fulton R. Gordon
Longrecker
Congress
Gey P
Albertic
Palisades OF the Potomac
James M Dryainte
Minnie E Mesvick
Etecaps
Castle Heights
Washington Land and Mortgage Company
Henrietta
M. Wilteon
New Jersey Avenue
James R. Breveort
United States of Arserieg
Parte Jaen
GF Sud
Square
Broderland
Minnie A J. Good
John J. Keenan
Bieck
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Tel
American Tobacco
Armour &0
Abs
Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Consol
Baltimore & Ohio
Hartimore & Ohio Cagan
Bethiehany Steel
Brooklyn Transit
Central
Georgi Connel
Central Leather
Bos Chesapeake & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio Co
Cateago, Hurl & Quincy Joint Ts
Chicago, Burt & Quincy
Chicago Teat Western
Sery
Chi Mit & Steev
Mil & St
Cn. Aol & Pac Ry
Chicago & Northwestern
Colorado & Southern
Consolidated Gas Coer, Bs
Denver & Edlo Granda
Distillers Securities
Senea
Erlegon
Fay Froneral Electric
Interborough
Interborough-Met
Kanace City
Liggett & Movers
Lorillard Sa
Kansas & Texas
New York Central
New York City
New York Railways
NFL & Hey
Norfolk & Westernev
Northern Pacific Ag
Oregon
Pancavivania Pen Axeb
Bay Consolidated Bs
Reading
Republic Steel Sy
St Louis
Southern Pac
Southern Pacific
Braden Copper
Ain
Southern Railway
Southern Railway Igen
Eee
Texis Company Cy
Goldfeld Cons
Tetas & Pacideae
Havana Tobacco
Third Avenue
Aft
Oa Ea
Union Pacite Havana Tob
Hercules Powder
Umea Pacific
Kelly S. T. Combe
Kelly
T. Ist Pf
Steine
Lehigh C. Sales
Virginia-Carolina Chemicat
Wibashis
Riker-Hegerman
Western Union
N.Y
Ohio
Tri
United Cigar Stores
United
Wab. Rd. W
Wee
Wab A. Wab
B. Pf. W. d. Aly
Yukon Gold
York
Ty Stis
Panama
Curb Market
Alaska
Allones
Rostan
Hutte and
Sup M Ning
Copper Ranga Congol
Granby Mining
Greenshananea Mining
Miami Mining
Te Mohask Mining
New Arcadian Mining
Ray Conse
Bey Shannon Mining
Ty Superior Mining
Oere
United Fruit
United Shoe
Utah Copper M
Winona Mining
Baltimore Securities
Nat
Bank of Baltimore
Consolidated Power
Consolidated Coal
T. C
United Bus. & Bloc
Wall Street
Canada
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisvile and
Nashville and Queen and Crescent
Clinchfield
Ita
Chesapeake and Ohio
NEW York Stock Market
Adams Express
K. C. South
Alaska Gold M
C. South
Allis-Chalmers
Allis-Chal
Lehigh Valley
Am. Ag. Cham
A. B.S. & Fiotfal
Maxwall M. Co
Amer, Can
Ipojamor
Can Pt
Max. M
Zapr
Car & F
Miami
Coal
Jaz Jdaz
St.p
Coal P. Pf
Bie Pal
Pacific
Amer, Express
Nat. Biscuit Pf
Amer. H. & L
Nat. Enam. & S
Amer. Ice
N. Ry
M. Linseed Pf
Nev. C
Amer
Amer. Smelting
N. H
tAm. Smelt. Pt. Petalte
Am. Steel
Nort. & Weat
Armer
North
Armer. T. & T .U2s
Pennsylvania
Amer, Woolen
Peo
East
Am. Woolen Pf
Phila. Co. TiMa
Am. W. P. Pf
St Ly
Anagondo Ag
Pitta. Coal
Assets Real Co
Pitts. Steel Pl
Baldwin Loco Bly
Bald. Loco. Miles
Pal
Talsib. BO
Quicksilver
Ry. Steel Sp. Alia
Beth. Steel
Ray Con. Cop
Beth, Steel
Brooklyn R. T
Brown Shoe
Ren. I. & S Be
Butte & Sup
Butterick Co
Canada Pac
Chl
Gt. W. Pt
Slose-S. S. & Ly
South Pacific
Looschl & N
Crucible Steel
Tobacco Pr. Pe
Cruc
L-W Pe
Det
Pwin C. RT
Dome Mines
Union Bag & P
Dist. Securities
Bey
Erie
Union Pacific
Union Pac. Pf
Fed. M
United Cigar
Gen. Electric
United Ry
Gen. Motors
UN. Ry. Inv
Goodrich
B. W
BEM
Goodrich Pt
Gt. North. Pf
Guegen, Expl
Steel
Homestake Iris
U. Steel On Law
Inter
Agricul
Utah Copper
Int
West
Mary
Inap
West. Tn. Tel
TOY! TL
Paper
W. R
Washington Railway
Bleatha
Chicago Grain
NEW York Grain
Local Stock Exchange
Local Produce Market
Eta
W. B. Hibbs & Cor
Cap
BR. R. Salloz
Ana. & Pot
Ana. Po. Guar
Metro
R. R. Gs
Wash. R
W. A
MV. Ge
P. Tel. Bs
W. M. Cold
Capital ‘Traction
W. Re & EB
Wash. Gas
Merg. Linotype. Et
Lanston Monob
American Nai
Capital National
Mariners & Med
Federal National
Lincoln Nat
LitNat. Metropolié
Second National
BasiNat
Bank Wash
WiAmer. Sec
Colum
Eali
Grapho. Com
Grapho. Pean
Merch
Washington Cattle Market
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Division
Justice Gould
Boystive
Main
Sleave
Flaintif
Webster Ballinger
Ve. Brooka
Shelby J. Davidson
Newburgh
Moyers& Consaul
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Plaintife
Moyer & Consaul
Washington and Old Dominion Railway
N. I. Quinn
Schulze Ve
Worthmann
Charles F Digge
Bond
Plajatlta
C.F. Diggs
Leo P. Barlow
Nanck Va
Walter
Orth
Westee
Norwood Va. Johnson
WH Wichards
M. N . Richardson
John Hidout
Joseph Bishop
United States Va
Marr
Samuel & Brown
House
Thomas W Martin
Clarence Nichola
Filipn Guaep
Martha Butler
George W Rey Surely
T. A. Beckett
J. J. Feater
Thoman N. Willams
Blea
Alexander
Hagner
Randall H. Hagner
Joseph J. Darlington
H. Gordon
J. J. Darlington
Raymond F. Gheen
Funda
C. J. Murphy
Carroll
Attormeva
Carr & Peyder
Elisabeth Abrahams
WW. J. Lambert
Albert Cottie
Elizabeth Hani
Leotddas 1
Renll
Brookland
Martin A. Brooks
Jobn
Keenan
West Part
Virginia Avenue
Betoreen Fifth and
Sixth
Mery GE Grinder Et al
Wiliam C. Sullivan
East Part
Lanier Beights
Harry Wardman
Thomas Bates
George W. F. Swertsell
Alexander T Hensey
Harry Domer
Petworth
Joan Young
Chapin Brown
Henry H. Bergmanan
Oriental Reading Association
Ida Baum
Chopin Brown
Henry H. Bergmann
Walter F. Crouch
Ainta K. Reeve
Joseph Maths
John B. Park
Robert J. Hetmuth
Henry H. Berpmann
Oriental Building Association
Maria E. I. Tangorra
James Berry
Marelh A .Cuatis
Perepetual Building Association
Orginal
Tuly & Pluckey
National Savings and ‘Trust Company
Perore Amesan Security and Trust Company
Semiuonally
Bertram A. McKentey
R. Francis Kaul
James F Shea
Home Savings Bank
AINS
Francis G Boswell
Berbere T Shunnon
Morton J Luchs
Clarence F Welch
Joha Co Meher
Weabington Loan and Trist Company
Equitable Cooperative Building Association
Margaret J. Routhwick
Ta National Savings and Trust Company
American Security and Trust
Sears
Ste
Wise Part Lee
Harry M Pollart
Henry Ho Bergmann
Serare Rental
Squang
Tritty Fareh
Wasington Losn and Tevet Company
Taun Trust Company
Ongnallet
Chevy Chase Grovt
Elizabeth & Wiens
George Mo Emmericn
Douglass Mackell
Washington ix
Billig
Equare
Cbeve Chase Grovd
Elzsbeth
Wiliams
HD. Gorton
Wecure
Fulton ER Gorton
Klyxing Terry
George
Emmerich
Douglass S Markali
Ture Washington Ais
Permat Building Association
Forall Heights Company
Andrew Wilson
James P Schick
Margaret Wilson
Nui
Chulum Castle Heights
Henrietta Willson
Mt Vir
Thomas B
Cachinectil ‘Trust Company
Weenington Lend and Mortgage Company
Mount Pleasant
Alice L Moque
Henry
Preuninger
Lewis Fo Breuninger
Jacob Goldstein
Joseph Walker
George B Walter
Meintif
F. M Pelzman
David Wiener
Joseph Reman
Jennie M Bysan
Teo V. Hysan
Alexander Wolf
George Womutt, Jr
Moser Goldenberg
Julia A O'Brien
Michael T O'Brien
L. L. Perkins i
Rittea’ States
National Savings and Trust Company
15Th
N. Y. Ave
Dell
Colimbia
Loane Ana Investments
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Fifteenth Street
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