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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1911

Page

2

Market rally amid uncertainty over Standard Oil stock actions

A Washington Post dispatch notes Standard Oil denies disposing of securities as market swings show wide fluctuations. Union Pacific led losses then gains, with overall gains in active groups as liquidation fears ease. Analysts link recent moves to pending political factors and Taft’s Western trip.

Washington Post New York Union Pacific Stock Exchange Wall Street Dlose Ft Standard OW Congress Wteck Exchange Taft Washington Chautauqua Mlar

Wall Street Gossip on Crops and Railroads Aug. 22

The Washington Post reports improved crop prospects with North Dakota wheat at 4,000,000 bushels, and hopes for record corn and crops in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. Rail stocks show mixed moves as Southern railways and Union Pacific plan retrenchment, payroll reductions, and altered schedules while dividends dip and speculation swirls around double tracking plans.

Washington Post New York North Dakota Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Southern Railways Texas and Pacific

Railway Strikes and Rate Disputes Roil Washington Stock Exchange

Developments in railroads raise wage demands from Central and Chicago and Eastern Illinois employees. A Kansas Utilities Commission complaint seeks favorable Spokane and Salt Lake City rate treatment. Southern Pacific plans to lay off 8000 workers. Baltimore and Ohio July earnings show lower expenses but a net gain, with overall market activity in bonds and miscellaneous issues amid retrenchment.

Mline Central Chicago Illinois Interstate Commerce Commission Pub- No Utilities Commission of Kansas Spokane Salt Lake City Southern Pacific Baltimore and Ohio

New York Money Market Report Notes August Figures

Ol City, Pa reports for August 22 credit balances 130, June 147,280 average 123,730 shipments 226,190 average 718,776. Includes Toledo Onta 22 North Lema 2 South Norma 77 Jodbens 77.

Ol City Toledo Onta Lema Norma Jodbens

New York Stock Market Reported To Hibbs and Co

Financial update noting shares and market data received by W B Hibbs and Company bankers and the New York Stock Exchange along with the Chicago Board of Trade in a condensed market briefing.

W. B. Hibbs & Co. Bankers and New York Stock Exchanges Chicago Board of Lawrence Barnum & Co St. N. W Washington, D New York Philadelphia Pittaburs A. G. Plant & Co Evans Arcade Washington Stock Exchange

Local Stock Market Shows Improvement Amid Small Trading

The local stock market moved toward improvement with fair volume yesterday as bonds such as Capital Traction faced early pressure and fractional gains followed. Washington Railway and Electric 4s and Potomac Electric consolidated trades rose slightly while Washington Gas advanced to 88 1-2. Banks traded modestly with Commercial National and United States Trust selling small blocks.

Capital ‘Traction 53 Washington Railway and Electric Potomac Electric Norfolk and Washington Washington Gas Lanston Bank and Trust Company Hat Commercial National United States Trust Franklin Insurance Congress New York

New York Cotton Quiet Day Amid Mixed Price Movements

New York cotton markets showed a quiet session with prices fluctuating within about 10 points. August edged down 10 points while new crop positions drifted slightly higher to as much as two points, with the weekly weather report giving a shade of bullishness and buying interest supporting the late-day strength.

New York Weather Bureau

Chicago Grain market slips as crop forecasts falter

Wheat fell as predictions of a stronger crop failed to materialize, with December futures down and corn also lower. Reports of frost in Manitoba and Saskatchewan did not curb the decline, while prices for oats and barley moved in narrow ranges. Weather outlooks suggested possible frost in North Dakota and Minnesota but warmer conditions expected for Canada.

Chicago Manitoba Saskatchewan Canada North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin DuKe

New York Grain Market Report Aug 22 Wheat and Corn Futures

New York grain notes irregular spot wheat with No 2 red at 94 to 95 cents in various markets. Futures eased on light frost risk in Canada then varied on warm Northwest forecasts, closing lower. Corn receipts ease, No 2 at 72 cents elevator, exports unclear. Oats and barley listed with spot ranges and minimal futures activity.

New York Duluth New Canada Northwest Winnipeg Chicago Reeves Texas Walved Western

New York Produce Market and Incorporators Named

The article lists incorporators Jere H Wheelwright George W Fleming and Van Lear Black of Baltimore and Senator CG Watson plus six Fairmont men for a farm ideal. It then reports New York Commodities prices with steady butter eggs flour hay hops and various futures figures including cotton sugar coffee and potatoes amid routine market notes.

Jere H. Wheelwright George W. Fleming van Lear Black Baltimore CG. W. Watson Fairmont

Washington Produce Market Wholesale Quotations

The Washington Produce Market lists wholesale prices for fresh fruits and vegetables. Items include eggs from Virginia and nearby states, poultry, cheese, and a wide range of vegetables and green fruits with varying prices per dozen, crate, basket, or per unit, reflecting steady demand.

Eges Steedy Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia Tennessee Elgin New York State New California Florida Delaware Niagara Concord Bartlett

Home Made Bread Killed by Pride in Duty

Paul Schulze of Chicago told the National Association of Master Bakers convention that home baking harms families. He cited soggy bread and a Chicago health bread case, saying housewives who bake at home are committing murder by producing unsafe loaves.

Kansas City Paul Schulze Chicago National Association of Master Bakers Mr. Schulze Schulze

Baltimore Markets Mixed Wheat and Live Poultry Prices

Aug 22 market notes across Baltimore Chicago and New York report easier spot wheat at 91 92 cents on grade along with dull corn and firm oats. Poultry prices show large spring chickens heavy hens and various ducks pigeons and prints with wholesale butter and eggs quoted.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Eastern Shore Ohio Southern North Carolina

Investment opportunity certificates offered for new amuse­ment device

Notice announces sale of stock certificates at $20 each for a novel commercial venture a new amusement device ready for public use in 25 days. It promises immediate financial facilities and requests inquiries to Rosa B Smolik P O Box 262 Washington DC 23 for further information.

Rosa , B. Smolik P. O. Box Washington, D.C

All Share Oil Dividends Plan Revealed in Reorganization

New York Aug 22 Arrangements are being made in the reorganization of the Standard Will Company to provide for holders of fractional shares in the Standard's $3 subsidiary companies. No definite plans yet, but dividends will be arranged to ease small shareholders. The corporation earns more than 100,000,000 annually. Attorneys are reorganizing constituent companies and selecting officers and directors.

New York Standard Will Standard

Philadelphia Markets Report Grain and Produce Prices

Philadelphia markets on August 22 show wheat and corn steady, oats firm, butter and cheese firm, eggs steady with Pennsylvania firsts around 6.30 per case, western firsts 6.30, cheddar prices 18 to 14 4, poultry live and dressed steady with various regional prices, potatoes steady at 65 to 65 per basket.

New York Middle West Muscovado Rio No Santos No Cordova Southern Sweets Philadelphia Wester Pennsylvania F. c

The Metal Markets

New York wires report dull copper prices in August to November ranges. London quotes steady on spot and futures with large tonnage arrivals and exports this month. Iron markets show steady values for No 1 foundry Northern and Southern grades with mixed listings.

New York London Custom House Tron Gleveland Foundry Northern Southern

Legal Records from DC Courts Include Bankruptcy and Property Transfers

A DC court page lists cases in EQuifT and bankruptcy dockets with notices of discharge hearings, probate actions, and multiple property transfers. Names include Frederick A. Fenning Kendrick and Millan & Smith with various trustees and executors. real estate deeds cover numerous blocks and avenues in Northwest and Southeast DC, with lots transferring to H. Wells, W. H. Dennis, and others, values ranging from $10 to $10,000 plus.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equift Court W.H. Dennis Ebllig Va Eliz W. W. Millan Convey Millan & Smith Kall Ralph D. Quinter Examiner E. N. Hopewell C. Brokmeyer Belve A. Lockwood

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