Decline in Interest War Fails to Move Securities Much
New York August 19 stock market shows reduced activity and narrower fluctuations. Steel price fears spread but little impact on overall securities. United States Steel preferred held, Pennsylvanian demand rose to a high since the big issue. Corn news and spring-wheat calamity reports influenced sentiment, while interior currency gains and gold-export rumors capped speculation.
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New York
Ited
Steel
Stock Exchange
Pennsylvania
Treasury
United States
Prime Mercantile
AGAL-20
Sterling Exchange
Baraver
United States Steel Corporation
Canada
Closing Sales and Bank Clearings Report
Wisconsin Central 4s listed among railroad bonds in a stock market summary. Bradstreet bank clearings table shows weekly gains and losses across major U.S. cities with New York leading at 1,116,949,148 and several cities posting increases or decreases, including Chicago and St. Louis.
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New York
Aux
Tlantic Coast Line
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Central of Georgia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chicago and Alton
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Chicago and
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Consol
H. I
Pacific R. R
Ht. I
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G. C
General
Lonteago Terminal
Consolidated Tobacco
Colorado
Southern
Denver and
Rio Grande
Erie
Erie General
Fort Worth
Denver
Hocking Valley
Aia
Louisville and
Nashville
United Manhattan Congol Gala
Mexican Central
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St. Louie
Missouri
San
Brad Street
Boster
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Kansas City
New Orleans
Derreana
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Detroit
Lawsville
Omana
Milwaukee
Providence
Buffalo
Indianapallo
Memphis
Richmond
Washington
Savannah
Atlanta
Norfolk
Augusta
Birmingham
Wilmington
Del
Wheeling
W. Wa
Jacksonville
Fla
Charleston
United States
Mdig
Galveston
Grong
Atook
Cenee
Anguatat
Netege Ganna
Ase
Louigvilies
St. Lonia
Crerere
Houstont
Great Britain
Continent
Mexico
Great Brit
Noe
Japan
Washington Railways and Electric Firms Bid Quotes Summarized
A dense list of stock quotations follows, detailing bids and prices for Washington Railway and Electric and related utilities and bonds. Notable entries include Washington Gas bonds and certificates, Mergenthaler Linotype and Lanston Monotype shares, Rail and Electric common and preferred, and various Metropolitan and Columbia railroad securities with quoted percentages and prices.
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Sajes
Washington Railway and Electric
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
National Banh
Washington Gas
Mergenthaler Linotype
Lanstan Monotype
Columbia Railroad
City and Suburban Railroad
Anacostia and Potomac
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Washington Gas Company
Washington
Lincoln
Higgs
Piremen's
Franklin
Metropsisten
Corcoran
Potomac
Arlington
W National Union
Columbia
Rigas
People's
Columbia Title
Chesapeake and Potomac
Lanston Monotype
Greene Consolidated Copper Company
Washington Market
Norfolk and Washington
J. Maury Dova Company
Realty Appraisal and Agency Company
Washington Railway and Electrics
Baltimore Markets Report Aug 14 Prices and Frieghts
Grain, butter, sugar and hay values listed with spot, August, September and December prices. Wheat and corn quotes include No 2 red Western, steamer wheat, and southern varieties with receipts and exports. An advertising note promotes Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with claims of quick relief.
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Baltimore
Southern
Klocgewski
9Th St
Trade Review notes indecision amid crop, steel, and wool shifts
Bradstreet's weekly trade review reports conservatism in buying across markets due to late crops and deteriorating wheat and cotton conditions. It notes weak cotton goods demand, firmer wool, tight hides, and price cuts in steel and wire. U S and Canadian failures rise, with mixed railway earnings and variable export totals for wheat and corn.
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New York
Bradstreet
United States
Canada
R. G. Dun & Co
Chicago Grain Prices Rise On Wheatfield Rains
Chicago August 19 Wheat futures surged as rains on wheat fields signaled harvest readiness. September delivery climbed to 19 to near 20 cents above prior close while December and May contracts also advanced. Pork futures showed gains with September and December quotes moving higher amid overall market strength.
Wheat Market Bulls Rally Amid Rain and Uncertainty
Wheat prices surged with September at 1.09% and December near 1.10% as rains in the Northwest and Manitoba fueled early gains before bears dominated. Pushed by higher Texas mill demand and strong Minnesota reports, later hours saw selling and a close near 1.15 for May, with Bradstreet reporting weekly wheat exports at 1.703 million bushels. Corn weakened on rains and large bid acceptances, with September at about 63% and December around 62%. Provisions firmed at times on better corn prospects, while hogs and lard traded lower on selling pressure.
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W. B. B. Hibbs & Co
F Street
New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Crowe
S.s
Raina
Aitobe
Northwest States
Texas Millera
Manitoba
Minnesota
May
Bradatreet
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicako
Kagei
Kgme
New York Grain Market Moves on Extreme Wheat Swings
New York grain notes record wild wheat trading with strong receipts of 16 000 bushels and sharp price jumps amid Northwest crop news. May and September futures fluctuate before closing mixed as rains influence sentiment. oats receipts high with spot oats easing on demand.
New York Cotton Opens Steady After Mixed Cables
New York cotton opened steady with small gains as weather maps showed more rain than forecast. Bulls held prices despite limited buying while afternoon profit-taking trimmed gains. weekly into sight figures fell short of last year, with Houston and Galveston receipts topping expectations.
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W. B. Hibbs & Co
F Street
New York Stock Exchange
Washington
Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Wigh
Low
Wee
New York
Houston
Galvaston
Iit
Havre
Liverpool
Live Stock Markets Reports Across New York and Chicago
Live stock markets show receipts in New York of 3 069 head with steers and cows varying in price and quality. Calves, sheep, and lambs also traded with steady to firm bids. hogs strong in Chicago with 19 000 receipts and higher marks, while state hogs held steady.
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New York
Gramere
Buttermika
Walker
Saegen
New York Bank Seeks Control of Traders National Bank
A major New York banking concern has gained a controlling stake in Traders National Bank of Washington. Stock trades at above market prices signal strong support. George C. Henning is expected to become president and move into an executive role with the parent firm, as negotiations led by R. H. Lynn and G. B. Chapman finalize.
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New York
Traders National Bank
George C. Henning
R. H. Lynn
American National Bank
G. B. Chapman
B. R. Chapman & Co
Tenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Traders National
Washington Gas Solay
Metropolitan National Bank
Greene Copper
George W. F. Slater
Exchange
W. B. Hibbs
Burned by a Roman Candle High Wire Performer Stays in Show
Kansas City Times reports Jean Weitzman, a wire walker in Pain’s Pompeii, was badly burned Saturday when a Roman candle bell dropped between his collar and neck. He burned atop a fifty foot frame, could not release the balance pole, and watched flames conceal him. He finished the act and performed again the next night with minor injuries.
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Kansas City Times
Jean Weitzman
Pompeii
Weitzman
Weltsman Yorm
Dangerous Cases in the News Civil Vein
A fragment from a Chicago News item quotes a bright young lawyer facing ruin after a string of legal misadventures. The dialogue hints at excessive cases and risky champagne dealings, with a bleak reflection on his downfall.
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Chicago ‘News
Tourist Housekeeping in California's Early Economy
Emily F. Wheeler describes a California form of tour ist housekeeping offering furnished rooms with communal kitchens or small cottages. She notes cheap rents, shared dining rooms, and low prices on food and services, enabling solitary travelers to live frugally while in Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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California
Emily F. Wheeler
Los Angeles
Long Beach
John Chinantan
Lttle
Ome
Revival of conversation urged by English speaker
A movement in England seeks to revive real conversation by banishing weather talk and personal ailments from daily chats. The speaker argues these topics depress mood and even influence health, urging friends to avoid discussing both issues to keep spirits high and conversation as an art.
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England
England and Brom Puffeh Auction of Obsolete Guns
The War Department plans to auction all dynamite guns mounted across defenses to the United States, deeming them obsolete. If the government seeks real economy, this sale presents a chance to act.
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United States
War Department
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