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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1920

Page

8

Market Closes Mixed as Oil Shares Rebound and Prices Ease

Washington Aug 17 Speculative trading remained muted while oil shares rose and rail shares held steady. News from Europe, including Polish and Russian developments, weighed on sentiment as investors awaited clearer signals. American Ship and Commerce advanced on a Hamburg American Line deal, while sugar majors faced liquidation amid the raw sugar price drop.

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Auto price rises spark stock market chatter in New York

New York Stock Exchange members announce price increases for United Transportation Company models effective Septem ber 1, ranging from 50 to 400 dollars. The move aims to counter pessimism about credit tightening and lower demand, while analysts debate steel and cotton market trends and potential war-related orders tied to French and American finance interests.

GE advances on bond market and $8 million rail loan approved

New York August 17 Operations in the bond market were broad but lackluster. General Electric leads gains with a rise near 4 points, while Liberty bonds and victory notes soften slightly. The Interstate Commerce Commission approves an $8 million loan to the Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad to cover notes due September 1, tying to a total $16 million obligation.

Chicago and Western Washington New York General Electric Dudl Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago American Smelting & Refining American Te E Co Armour & Co Atchison Atlantic Coast Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Central of Georgia Gentral Pacific Leta Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago, & Quincy Joint Interborough Rapid Transit Marine Kansas City Southern Liggett & Myers Louisville & Nashville Missouri, Kansas & Texas Missouri Pacific Montana Power A New York Central Suffolk & Western Co Northern Pacific Texas &._ Pacific Union Pacific B& I Shiniss He Ou &. Steel Ie Virginia-Carolina Chemical Wabash Wilson & Co cv Panama Liberty U Ss U. Liberty

Broad Street Curbstone Markets Show Mixed Activity

Irregular and narrow price moves on the Broad street curb reflect midsummer dullness with weak deal vigor in leading stocks. General Asphalt fluctuates after early strength, while Simms Petroleum and others show firmer or mixed trading. Meat, produce, and utilities sections display varied pricing and volumes as markets adjust to tentative demand.

Washington New York General Asphalt Geome Simms Petroleum I International Petroleum Midwest Refining Merritt Oil Werblin Spencer Petroleum Company Blackwell Carib Trading North American Sweets Company of ‘America Hercules Goodyear Tire

Grain futures rise on export demand and light receipts

Chicago price report shows wheat gains of about 1.5 to 2.5 cents with December near 2.38% and March around 2.40. Corn climbs 2 to 3 cents, oats steady to higher, cash bids list No 2 red wheat 2.54 to 2.55, No 2 hard 2.85 to 2.85.

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Live Stock Markets Report from Chicago and Baltimore

Chicago and Baltimore daily market roundups show cattle receipts around 10 000 with trading uneven. Hog and sheep prices mixed with late gains in lighter hogs and steady stockers, while dairy and eggs hold steady across regional rolls and creamery products.

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Wheat market notes and prices at Philadelphia

Aug 17 wheat prices mix firm for No 2 red winter at 2.70 to 2.75. Nearby receipts show 5 254 and Western extras at 64 to 65. Garlicky No 2 red winter noted at 2.60 with following items listed as alive or feavY and various birds.

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New York Money Market and Grain Prices Report

New York money market shows irregular sterling 69 day bills at 3.59 percent and 364 cables at 3.64 percent. Foreign exchange rates drift with francs and lire amid bullion notes. Wheat spot steady to easy with No 2 red and No 2 hard around 2.68 per bushel. corn and oats follow, with No 2 yellow corn at 1.82 and No 2 white oats near 0.369.

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Motor Fatalities Increase in Auto Accidents

Report to the National Safety Council convention notes rising auto deaths in the United States. Secretary S. J. Williams of Chicago cites figures showing 18 killed by automobiles in 85 minutes and projected 10 million cars by 1920. England’s air travel is mentioned with few fatalities.

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Sing Sing Bulletin suspended by prison officials

Ossining August 17 the Sing Sing Bulletin edited by inmates has suspended publication. Warden Lawes refused visitors attempting to obtain the August issue. Protests from former officials and others were sent to Governor Smith. In Mexico City the Vera Cruz plague committee plans to honor Paul H. Foster, U.S. consul at Vera Cruz, for his role in the anti plague effort.

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Metal Market Roundup from New York and London

Copper steady in New York with unchanged spot and third quarter levels. Tin stable with September at 48.00 rising to 48.50 later. Antimony down 7.25. Lead firm at spot 8.00. In London Copper futures and electrolytic categories listed with various prices and a £ 274 spot for tis.

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