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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1916

Page

8

Securities and Trade Prices Surge on Rail Labor Outlook

Wire and ticker reports show rising stock prices led by United States Steel up 11 3 points to near its peak since last year amid improved outlook for railway labor talks and new British loan. Rails like Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Norfork and Western gain. munitions rally on Bethlehem Steel strength.

United States Steel Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Norfolk and Western New Haven Nickel Plaza Bethlehem Steel Gulf States Crucible Jarkawanta

New York Bond Market Report Mixed Oil Notes

In New York on August 13 the market lists prime crude oil values for cottonseed oil with figures across months from August to March and various yellow, white, and winter blends. Prices range around 7.45 to 9.49 with multiple monthly entries and percent indications.

New York

New York Cotton Market Advances in August Trading

In New York on August 15 the cotton market rose after early nervousness with December futures climbing from 14.27 to 14.44 and closing at 14.42. The day closed steadier with a net advance of 11 to 15 points. other futures ranged with October 14.34 high and 14.08 low, while broader financials showed currency rates and money market activity.

New York

Wall Street News And Gossip From New York Aug 15

The Republic Iron and Steal Company declared an extra dividend of 4 percent on preferred stock plus the regular quarterly 1 1/2 percent. Maxwell Motor Company announced initial quarterly dividends of 2 1/2 percent on common stock and 1/2 percent on second preferred stock. The 7 1/2 percent flat preferred remains payable quarterly. Gold imports total about 212 to 219 million after $5.69 to $6 million brought in by the Celtic for J P Morgan & Co. The Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway sold for 3,000,900 to the reorganization committee of first mortgage bondholders. Sale had been postponed previously for lack of bidders. upset price reduced from 6,090,000. One bid received.

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Dividend and sales figures amid steady results

Total sales reached 564,575 units, rising from 414,445 the previous day. The report notes a positive delta in daily performance with ongoing market activity and a focus on revenue momentum.

Holland Financial Notes on U S England Loans and Markets

Holland reports on Washington stocks activity with gains mixed across electric and railway shares. It explains U S lending plans to England and France, the role of American securities, and the evolving mechanism for financing wartime imports and allied debt. The piece highlights new financial structures to support allied loans and the potential impact on markets.

United States Bankera England France Holland

New York Produce Prices Mixed As Markets Hold Firm

New York reports show butter at varied creamery quotes around 31 to 31 percent with steady firsts and seconds. Egg receipts total 25,314 with freights and nearby hennery figures hovering, while poultry remains alive weak with dressed meat steady to firm and broilers turkeys and fowl prices forming a narrow range. Flour and pork trends are unsettled, beef and lard hold firm with midwest levels around 13.75 to 13.85.

New York Hennery Middle West

Local Stock Exchange Sales Regular Call Report

Regular noon sale details include Capital Traction at 68 34 000 pat 108 and 1 000 at 108. Riggen Realty 6s long 1 000 at 101. Capital Traction 17 at 85. Washington Railway and Elestric pfi 2 at 81 10 at 81 10 at 81 4 at 81. Washington Gas 2 at 76 15 at 78. Mergenthaler Linotype 4 at 161 after call Potomac Electric 6 per cents 1 000 at 102. Washington Railway and Electric 4s 1 1s1 1 000 at 81. d

Washington Stocks Exchange Washington Railway France Washington Gas Mergenthaler American Grapho Capital Traction Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Riggs Realty Long Potomac Electric Consolidated Washington Railway and Electric Bam Continental Trust Company Riggen Realty Washington Railway and Elestric Pfi Mergenthaler Linotype Potomac Electric Geo Gt Ind Georgetown Gas Capital Traction Co Ana. & Po. River R. Rs Ana. & Po. R Guar 1902 Co Railway Metropolitan HR. R Wash. Ry. & Hlec Wash. Mar N. and W. Steamboat U. 3 Wash. Ry Elec. Com Elec N. & W. Steamboat Washington Gaa Am. Tel. and Tel. Co Lanston Monotype T Mining Greene-Cananea Copper National Bank American Capital Columbia District Farmers and Mechanica Federal É Lincoln Metropolitan Riggs Washington Trust Company Btocks Am Sec. & Trust Nat'l Savings & Trust Union Trust Company, Wash, Loan & Trust We Continental Rae Savings Bank Stoces Home Savings Bank Commerce and Savings East Wash Savings Security Sav Arlington Fireman's Ft. National Union Columbia Title n-Sacks Co Grapho. Com Grapho. Ptd Trans Security Storage Co U. S. Realty Co

Treasury reports US deficits and assets in August 1916

The United States Treasury closing balances show a general fund net of 214,018,234.06 with total assets of 1,873,288,831.19 and a fiscal year deficit of 21,924,630, noting receipts and disbursements for the day and year to date. The report lists available gold and silver, various banknotes, and bullion held in Treasury custody.

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

Baltimore Markets Aug 15 Prices for Oats Poultry Butter Eggs

Baltimore markets report elevator stock at 404653 bushels with shipments 145794. Live poultry prices list old hens roosters ducks and pigeons with varied weights and regional notes. Butter prices show creamery fancy and choice ranges with dairy prints and store packed. Eggs quoted for Maryland Pennsylvania Western West Virginia Southern regions.

Baltimore Amatier Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Southern

Grain market jitters as wheat prices rise on crop damage

Chicago grain traders reacted to crop damage at Porta with renewed optimism for wheat. December and September futures showed gains with oats and corn also higher, while provisions posted solid advances. Cash wheat and corn quotes reflect mixed demand and varying grades across No 2 to No 4 categories.

Chicago Porta

Auto and Upholstery Ads Mix in Downtown Notices

Consolidated page of shop ads lists upholstering services with pricing, window cleaning, rug and bed spring promotions and a large rail of used cars. It highlights washing, painting, and cleaning services, plus taxi and motor vehicle offerings with contact numbers and locations across Washington area.

The Metal Market Report From New York and London

Copper firm at 6.00 to 7.00 pounds per unit, electrolytic. Iron steady. Tin quoted quiet with spot at 83.00 to 38.50 pounds. In London metals market copper futures at 114 pounds, electrolytic 126 pounds, tin futures at 173 pounds, spot tin 172 pounds.

New York London

Local Produce Market Prices Listing Poultry Butter and Veg

A dense price list from a local market covers alive poultry per pound, New York State cheese and Elgin butter, nearby eggs, and an extensive range of vegetables and green fruits with bid numbers. Items include hens turkeys spring chickens potatoes onions peppers cucumbers spinach beets beans tomatoes cabbages celery lettuce and more with per unit and per basket prices.

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Live Stock Markets Report From Chicago and New York

HOGS receipts 13,000 in Chicago with higher prices, heavy ranges 9.10 to 10.55, pigs 5.20 to 9.60. CATTLE receipts 5,000, bids steady to higher, western steers up to 9.75, cows 3.60 to 9.35, calves 9.00 to 12.75. SHEEP receipts 14,090, strong to 15c higher, lambs 7.25 to 11.15, ewes 3.25 to 7.50. New York shows bleats receipts 740, calves 280, veals 9.50 to 13.50, hogs 10.60 to 10.65 state markets.

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Philadelphia Markets Butter Cheese Eggs Wheat Report

Philadelphia markets list price actions for August 15 with butter cheese eggs and wheat. Wheat higher for No 2 red spot and August contracts while No 2 Southern red shows 1.44 to 1.46. corn steady. oats unchanged. Market notes emphasize firm oats and steady corn amid level demand.

Philadelphia

New York Grain Report Highlights Wheat and Corn Prices

New York grain report dated Aug 15 shows spot wheat strength with No 1 durum at 1.52 percent, No 2 hard at 1.57, No 1 northern Duluth at 1.84 and No 1 northern Manitoba at 1.9. Corn spot firm at 06 percent for No 2 yellow air, with oats spot firm for No 4 white at 50 to 61 percent.

New York Duluth Manitoba

Washington cattle market report and trade bill action

The front shows cattle market figures for hogs and sheep with varied weights and percentages, followed by news that Chairman Webb of the Home Judiciary Committee filed a favorable report on a bill to promote export trade by allowing cooperative selling agencies and producers to organize in United States foreign trade. It aims to help American exporters compete on equal terms.

Webb Home Judnciary Committee United States

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