Reading and Erie Stocks Rally Deepens Market Doubts
New York August 2 Mixed stock actions dominated as Erie and Reading led gains while broader markets cooled. Analysts noted large trades in Erie and Reading, but little spillover to other shares and continued short interest in Reading. Peace talks between Russia and Japan cast a dark tone with downturns in bonds and cautious selling, yet some signs hinted the conflict could yet end. Copper and metal markets saw a big block sale at December delivery, with December copper bids modest.
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Washington Post
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Erie
Reading
Newa
Portsmouth
Atocka
Wall Street
Erie Company
Eastern Railway
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Japan
Wales
Foreler
Pennsylvania
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Ohio
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Weagas ‘Union
Pacific
New York Produce Prices and Market Reports
New York August 2 market items show butter steady with strong creamery receipts, cheese demand rising, eggs steady, poultry mixed with Western fowls and turkeys under pressure, and lard and tallow firm. Cottonseed oil and petroleum steady, sugar raw and refined steady, coffee mild, and copper market overall firm with limited supply.
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New York
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Wheat and corn futures hold firm amid mixed global signals
New York market reports U S old 49 coupon notes as wheat receipts reach 82 000 bushels with exports near 7 997 bushels while corn shows steady spot prices and light offerings. Wheat futures close higher on bullish cables and weekly data before easing on rising world stocks. oats and other grains show varied receipts exports and price ranges.
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New York
Manitoba
Hoseipin
Epot
Ellevator
B. Aftonts
Soo Line Dividend Debated as Surplus Used for Improvements
Minneapolis reports Soo Line directors, meeting a month early, voting to declare the regular 4 percent dividend on common stock payable October 15. Canadian Pacific holds 21 percent of Soo Line stock. part surplus to be used for improvements. no dividend increase despite a $3,068,415 surplus. Treasury receipts and revenues across federal channels noted. In Chicago, wheat markets rise on Russian crop fears, with July–Sept deliveries firm and visible supply tightening.
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Soo Line
Minneapolis
Hedi
Canadian Pacific
Montreal
Metropolitan Loan and Trust
E Street
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Financial Market Stays Firm on Lanston Pact Stock Rally
Beacons of market optimism persist over the Government Printing Office contract with Lanston, with heavy buying and blocks of 500 shares at 17, and traders testing the price by offering large lots. Across rail and bank sectors, Washington Railway, Capital Traction, and National City Bank show active dealings, while suburban bond and insurance issues display varied buying interest and oversubscriptions in the new bank’s building allotments.
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National City Bank
American ‘Security and’ Trust, Company
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Steimboat
Wall Street Gossip On Erie Reading Trade Surge
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports a strong market rally in Erie and Reading shares. Heavy accumulation by banking and coal interests pushed prices higher, with Erie convertible bonds gaining value and speculation over future conversions. Trading ran hot with large lot activity and widespread orders, while Reading showed sharp intraday moves and Erie's gains drew aggressive buying.
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Utoneutrale
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Erie
Reading
Frick
Norman
Marshall Field
Atock
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Legal Record of Diverse Court Proceedings and Probate
A dense legal record listing assorted court actions in the Supreme Court and Probate Court. It notes restraining orders, hearings, and continued dates, along with numerous cases naming complainants, defendants, and their solicitors. Probate items include wills, administrations, bonds, and guardianship authorizations, with multiple attorney firms cited.
Real Estate Transfers In Washington Real Estate Listings
Real estate transfers listed include multiple transfers across Horneh's Addition to Congress Heights Meridian Hill and other blocks. Transactions show buyers and trustees paying amounts from $10 to $20,000 with various lot and block designations, executors, and securing notes. Several entries reference street ranges and square numbers, with properties moving to individuals such as Eva Biwin Terrence J. McMahon and William Hirderdue among others.
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Congress Heights
Ralph P. Barnard
Eva Biwin
Meridian
HiLi—tennte B. Swain
W. Vernon Walters
Lewis L. Thommon
Sales Street
National Rate Deposit, Savings and Trust Company
Terrence J. McMahon
Sixth Street
Jefferson D. Newbe
Henry
Mary
Corder
Rub Street
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET REPORT
The New York cotton market opened steady but fell back, closing near the day’s lows. Contracts for four months were down one to three points at first, later gaining one to two points on dry Texas weather and Wall Street bull support. By afternoon, selling intensified, with prices down thirteen to fifteen points, as bears pressed and late pressure from weaker cables emerged. Estimated sales reached about 700,000 bales amid liberal Liverpool spot offerings and reports of freer domestic supply.
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Virton
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Reading
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Washington Produce Market Report Brief
Market figures show light receipts Bath area and nearby demand for produce. butter demand strong with country store packed goods. Live poultry receipts firm with mixed per pound prices for chickens ducks geese and turkeys. dressed poultry remains firmer with varied weights. Fruits and vegetables highlight active demand for fancy peaches and apples with modest prices for others. potatoes and onions show active trading while other vegetables are plentiful andundemanding.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
North Carolina
Western
Baltimore Markets Flour Wheat Corn and Oats Report
Baltimore markets report on August 23 shows quiet flour receipts of 10,561 barrels and exports, firmer wheat with multiple contract prices for No 2 red Western and Southern samples, mixed corn values with September and January months noted, steady oats with No 2 White and No 3 mixed pricing, steady old hat, grain freights, sugar prices steady with refined Grade and granulated options cited.
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New York Livestock Prices Mixed as Receipts Show Variations
Market reports from New York and Chicago show receipts for beef and cattle with mixed tones. Beef cattle steady to weak, veal steady, sheep and lambs moderate demand with prime mutton scarce, and cattle at Chicago steady to lower with varied grades and stocker jobs noted.
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Preparing for Emergencies From Pittsburg Dispatch
The article notes the Japanese readiness for emergencies and mentions troops in the field allegedly planning to celebrate a peace declaration. It warns they may be preparing for further movement at the Asian flank, reflecting cautious military speculation.
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