Securities Market Rises Amid Railway Labor Tension
New York stocks posted a strong session with transportation shares fluctuating but not falling sharply. United States Steel gained to near its peak as Marine Midland and Republic Steel hit new records while munitions, utilities, and copper shares provided bulk of the activity. Bonds showed irregular trading with total sales around $4.95 million.
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New York
Wilson
Washington
Merceantila Marina Common
Pacific Mall
United Fel
Atlante
Gulf and West Indies
United States Steel
Lacka‘wanna
Republic Steel
Republic
Sumericany Tatephone
Marinee and Steel
United States
New York Grain Market Report For Wheat Corn and Oats
New York grain notes spot irregular for durum and hard wheats with values around 1.57 to 1.84 for northern Duluth and Manitoba. Corn shows a firm spot with No 2 yellow at 97 24. Oats remain quiet with hay steady.
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New York
Duluth
Manitoba
Wall Street News And Gossip Highlights Of The Day
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad reports net corporate income for the year ended June 30 of 4,315,756.96, up from 2,977,971.43. A New Jersey charter for Cerra Re Pasco Copper Mining Company is surrendered. Steel prices reach a new high of 92 1/2 after earlier gains, and Bank of England weekly changes show reserve shifts and deposits moving, with rate of discount at 6 percent. France reports gold and monetary moves with rising general deposits and bills discounted indicating market activity.
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New York
Alaska
Yukon
Butte
Iaskell Barker
Petroleum
Midvale Steel
Oklahoma
Peerless Motor
Pan.-Am, Ol
Sinclair
Stromberg Motor
Stutz Motor
Submarine Corp
White Motors
United Verde
Atlas
Igo
du Pont
Hercules
Habana
Habana Tobacco
Lehigh C
Spring Body United
N. J
S. W. P. Pipe L
Ind
Kan Saan
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Today
Cerra Re Pasco Copper Mining Company
New Jersey
Bank of England
Bank of France
Treasury
New York Stock Market Ex Dividenu
Market report notes total sales of 40 300 shares in a brief section headed Ex dividend. No further details provided.
New York Money Market Rates and Bonds
New York money market figures show Mercantile paper at 3 percent and various currencies with rates for Sterling, Francs, Marks, Kronen, Guilders, and Rubles. Bar silver at 66 cents per ounce and Mexican dollars at 51. Time loans quoted for 66 day, 90 day, and six months. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
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New York
Mercantile Paper
Ville
Manay
New York Produce Prices Climb Amid Mixed Markets
New York August 17 reports firm butter with 9,943 receipts including creamery and higher scoring grades. Eggs show steady receipts near 12,989 with fresh gathered varieties and nearby hennery whites and browns listed. Flour unsettled, cheese firm with 2,112 receipts, pork strong, beef firm, lard steady with Middle West quotes around 13.75 to 13.85.
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New York
Hennery
Oil Quotations at Old City Pa Aug 17
Credit balances 2.20. Runs 109095, average 92239, Shipments 58236, average 50 a7.
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Old City
Holland Sees Need for New Capital to Sustain Rail Growth
In a New York report, experts argue continued prosperity hinges on rising agricultural wealth and rail investments. Predicted large undertakings and improved terminals could stimulate securities markets as railroads seek fresh capital to fund vital modernization and expand capacity amid strong earnings.
Washington Stock Exchange Hits Quiet Session and Plans Expansion
Yesterday the Washington Stock Exchange saw a nearly listless session with few brokers and limited trading. Only 30 shares of Washington Railway and Electric common at 78 and 1500 of Capital Tractions at 104 changed hands, as bids and asks were merely recorded. Despite the dull market, an undercurrent of strength suggests the level may hold until fall activity returns. Plans for a new east side Fifteenth street exchange building were approved, with a second story added to the current one story stores and office rooms in front.
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Washington Stock Exchange
Washington Railway and Electric Common
Exchange
Fifteenth Street
H Street
The
Stock Exchange
Washington Railway and Electric Com. Bat
Capital Traction Railway
Geo Gtw'n Gas
Ind
Georgetown Gas
Washington Ganda
Canital Traction Co
Ga Ana, & Po
River R. BR
Gs. Ana
Po. R
Tel
Amer. Grapho
Was. Mar. Co
Was
Mar. Co
Wash. Mar. Coll Strg
W. Steamboat
Riges Realty
Rigas Realty
American
Capital
Columbia E Ee
Commercial
District
Farmere and Mechanics
Federal D Ve
Lincoln
Washington
Trust Company
Am. Sec. & Trust
Kat'l Savings & Trug
Union Trust Company
Wash. Loan & Trust
Continental
Savings “Bank Broces Home Savings Bank
Commerce and Savings
East Wash
Savings Security Say. & Com'l. Bk
Arlington
Columbia
Chapin-Sacks Co. D
Paper Mfg. Lo
Graphe. Com
Grapho. Ptd
Local Produce Market Price List
A detailed price rundown for poultry cheese butter eggs and vegetables from Nearby producers and New York state firms. Items include hens turkeys spring chickens cheese butter eggs varied vegetables and green fruits with per unit and per crate or basket rates for multiple regions and varieties.
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New York State
Elgin
Tub
Virginia
New York
California
United States Treasury Cash and Receipts Report 1916
The United States Treasury report shows a net general fund balance of over 902 million dollars, with total assets across gold and silver holdings, gold coin and bullion, and national bank deposits. Revenue receipts for the year and month are listed alongside ordinary disbursements, with figures comparing to prior periods.
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United States Treasury
Panama Canal
United States
Ravenus
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Philippines
General Fund
Washington cattle market report summary
Market note shows varied quotes across cattle categories with dressed beef prices and livestock types. Referenced items include small and medium dress weights, heavy cattle, veal calves, spring lambs, and sheep with percentage changes and weights noted. The fragment emphasizes price ranges and daily market activity in Washington.
Live Stock Markets Report From Chicago and New York
Chicago market data show hog receipts about 21 000 with bulk sales around 10.05 to 10.65 and a strong close. Cattle receipts near 6 900 with native beef 7.10 to 11.10 and Western steers 6.65 to 8.90. Sheep receipts about 14 000 with steady to higher notes and lambs 7.11 to 12.75. New York totals list calves 9.50 to 12.50 and hogs steady at around 10.55 for lights.
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Chicago
New York
Middx
New Orleans
Galveston
Mobile
Savannah
Charleston
Wihnington
Norfolk
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Houston
Memphis
Augusta
Loulg
Cincinnati
Dallas
Salea
Little Rock
New York Cotton Rises on Gulf Storm Fears
Tropical storm fears in the gulf sparked a sharp advance in New York cotton trading. The market closed barely steady with a net gain of 10 to 14 points. December contracts climbed to 14.55, ending at 14.48 as futures showed mixed intraday highs and lows.
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New York
Gulf
Baltimore Markets Report From Aug. 17
Baltimore markets report prices on WHBEAT closing spots for corn oats poultry butter and eggs. Prices listed for No. 2 red spot August September October wheat corn oats various butter grades and per pound egg prices across Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby states.
International Typographical Union rejects Canadian vice president plan
In Baltimore the annual convention rejected Montreal union's proposal to create a fourth vice president for Canada and elect from Canadian members. A supporter argued foreigners cannot arbitrate in Canadian labor disputes and may be deported. Debates also defeated raising death benefits from 400 to 500. The gathering noted 600 Canadian members in trenches and 200 printers on the Mexican border. Colorado Springs was chosen for the 1917 convention and Scranton, Pa. led the 1918 bid.
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Baltimore
International Typographical Union
Montreal
Canada
Colorado Springs
Cole
Scranton
Paul Named for Hay's Seat in Virginia Race
Harrisonburg Aug 17 Republicans from Virginia’s Seventh district nominated former State Senator John Paul of Harrisonburg for Congress. Paul accepted but did not seek the nomination and will lead the fight. Democratic opponent in November will be Judge T W Harrison of Winchester or H H Downing of Front Royal, to be decided in the September 2 Democratic primary.
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Washington
Harrisonburg
Virginia
John Paul
Congress
Paul
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
H. H. Downing
Front Royal
Mrs O Donovan Rossa Dies at 70 in New York
Mrs Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa widow of the Irish patriot and journalist died of heart disease at her New York home at age seventy. She had visited Staten Island last Sunday near the home where her husband died in June 1915, with family saying memories may have triggered her illness. A separate dispatch reports Emperor William on a return from a western front trip stopped at Cologne and visited the cathedral.
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New York
Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa
Berlin
Rayville
Hia Recene
William
Cologne
The Metal Market Copper and Iron Prices Mixed in Markets
New York Aug 17 copper firm electrolytic 26.24 27.00 iron steady. Metal exchange quotes tin steady spot 38.67. London spot copper 114 futures 111 electrolytic 126 spot tin 471 16s futures 172 58.
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Alaska
Kan
Bay
TAO
Allis-Chalmers
Kennecott
Allis-Chal.pe
Am Bank N
Tack. Steel
Am. Ag. Chem
TATE
Lacreda
Bell
Lake K
Lehigh Valley
Lee Rub. & Tire
Tig
Myers Bao
Car & Fay
Istana
Cotton Ot
Torillard
Lecome
Miami Copper
Mo. Kan
Mo. Pacific
Smel
Pf. al
Pacific W.t
Mo. Pac
Otis Ba Ste
Steel Fdy
Sugar
Mo. Pac. Pf. W. T
Sugar Pf Ii
Nat. Enam
Tel & Tel
Roorev. C. Copper
N.Y
Q, & West
Nad & West
North Amer
Pacific
Atchison
ADL Ag
Atl G. &Wlpt
Phila Co Ra
Pitts
Balt
Ohio
Press
S. Carpf
SRG
Pal
Beth. Steel
Ry. Steal Sp
T4na
Ray Con Cop
Butte & Sup
Cal Patroleum
Rep. 1 & Steel
al. Patrol
BoolRep. T. & Stl. Pe
Pacific Luton
Seaboard A. L
Sears Roebuck
Chandler Motor
Shattuck A
Ches, & Ohio
Ong
G. W. Pf
South. Pacific
Orb!ory
So. P. R
M. & St Pp
South, Ry
P.ry
Tenn
Texas
Union Rag & Pl
Linion B.&p. Pt
Tnion Pacific
Linton Pac. Pf
United Fruit
U.S. LP
Ept
S. Expresa
Den
F. Pt
S. I
Erie
Erie Lst
U. S
Tocity, S. Sm
Gen. Motors
Car. Chem
Greene C. Cop
ItInois
Agricult
Holint. Agricul Pf
Ins. Capper
Westinghouse
Woolworth
L. Bw
Loolin, Har
Willys
Indy
Wisconsin
New York
London
Cottonseed Oil Market Prices Decline and Shift
New York traders report prime crude values for cottonseed oil with August and September futures showing notable figures. Prices listed include 9.15 for August, 9.27 for September, and 8.91 for October, alongside other seasonal points from 8.53 to 8.99.
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New York
New
Philadelphia Markets Report Mayor Butter and Grain Prices
Philadelphia markets report on August 17 shows butter higher with Western creamery extra at 32 to 33 cents and nearby prints 35. Eggs steady, cheese firm, wheat firm, corn quiet but firm, oats steady. Poultry alive quiet but steady with dressed poultry firm for spring duck at 15 to 20. Tallow not listed.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
Buyern
Philadelphia
Western Creamery
Dividend Notice From Mergenthaler Linotype Co
A regular quarterly dividend of 2h per share will be paid on September 30 to stockholders of record at close of business on September 5. Transfer books will not be closed. Wredk J Warburton, Treasurer.
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Mergenthaler Linotype CO
New York
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
J. Warburton
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Washington Gap
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G Street
Tel. M
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New York Ave
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