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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1915

Page

8

Steel Leads in Trading as Prices Rise in Wide Market

New York trading shows a strong rise in securities and fiscal sentiment. United States Steel led with a sharp rebound after an early dip, closing with a gain. Steel and railroad stocks saw large orders, while international developments and currency markets influenced late-session moves.

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Tall Street News and Gossip from New York

A wary look at gold movements and elusively changing totals from Halifax to Bangor and a shifting market. Southern Pacific reports a 12 percent year to year revenue rise driven by Panam Pacific expo traffic, with a note on next year lacking similar traders. Rumors swirl of a Brooklyn Rapid Transit dividend cut as Rock Island stock climbs amid broad selling and possible new internal buyers in the bankrupt property.

New York Halifax Bangor Southern Pacific Arnings Brooklyn Rock Island New Internare

New York bond market snapshots August 23

A jumble of price quotes and bond listings from the New York bond market dated August 23. It catalogs values across American Tobacco Armour & Co. Atchison Central Leather Northern Pacific and other issuers, showing bid and offered figures, with notable names like General Electric Northern Pacific Westinghouse and Reading among the many entries. It resembles a historical ticker page with varied securities and prices.

New York American Agriultural Amercan American Tobacco Ga - Armour & Co Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Maltimora & Ohio Haliimerps & Ohio Nethletiem Steel Retha Irocklyn Transit Georgi Consol Central Leather Ns Menivdl Pacilo Igree le Morsaprake & Ghia See Nerapeskes & Ohio Nitago Quinney Joint B & Qu Uhisage MN & St Mit G& St Poogen Whikaxe BOF & Pac Ty Thicage Norinwaatarn Ie Wolorada Southern T'S Rilo Grande Diatiera Securities Gerles General Electricia Ecoal Northern Viterporough Rapid Tranalt Ss Interborough Kansas City Southern Fake Shore BOR Logwett & Myers Lorilard Louise Nashville Missouri Kaw & Tex Istra Missouri Pacific New York Central New York City New York State Nyonh & Harford Ev Maloy Norfolk & Western Pacifle Pariheas Foregon Shirt Fine Cet Pole Tel & Tel Se Fernaylyanis Consolidated Cv. Fs Taxas & Aeifle Tets Enleinie Third Ave Adj Leisey Union Pactic de Vy Ccuveees Minion Pacific Cae SI Agg Ba

New York Cotton Rebounds Amid Advance After Early Decline

In New York on August 23, cotton prices moved higher after an initial drop. The market recovered, keeping the contract near the 1 cent level, with closing prices showing a modest net gain of one to three points. Futures highs and lows are noted, along with regional shipping and inventory figures for the day.

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Holland Urges U S to Seize World Markets in 1942

Holland calls for an American push to capture global markets now open after recent disasters. He argues the United States can lead recovery and outpace German efforts as the year progresses.

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Trade and war's impact on Germany and U S markets

An analysis discusses Germany's vanished foreign trade due to war and its impact on the United States. It notes predictions about corporate production, especially a steel firm, and suggests postwar rebuilding will take years. Leaders assess losses in export markets with England, France, Russia, and Canada, while the U S faces similar trade disruptions.

Reum Gianor United Btazen Steel Corporation Ream Mle Associates Germany United States Anandal England France Russia Canada Niuance Arance Holland

United States Treasury Condition Report August 21 1916

Treasury daily balance and receipts data show general fund balance of 55 million 760 thousand 999 dollars with total receipts 2 million 513 thousand 689 and total payments 1 million LLB earnings. The fiscal year deficit stands at 27 million 247 thousand 11 dollars, versus 9 million 3 thousand 216 last year exclusive of Panama Canal and public debt details. The report lists gold coins certificates United States notes and various bank assets. Treasury officer: gold coin and other holdings totaling over 120 million with various coin and note inventories.

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Legal Record of Equity and Bankruptcy Actions in District of Colum

A consolidated legal record from the Supreme Court District of Columbia lists equity divisions, criminal divisions, and bankruptcy divisions. It names parties such as Moyare Consul, Tecker, and various attorneys, detailing receiverships, trustees, and court orders, including temporary receivers and bond amounts. The document also records estate matters, probate actions, and administrative orders across numerous cases, with totals and asset figures and dates in August.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Jurtlee Gould Moyare Tecker Plainitz Moyers Auditor's Caywood de W. Leevy Leer Plain Murphy Colbert Tietendanen Thefendante Bela Serendant Hamilton Nemea Amiion Hertha Truabingtos United States Truat Company Benjamin W. Beigh Pttomers Ble & Deualdeon- Heedeickean Ve Hendrickson Coulis Ken George Francis Ilies Bond Williama Fendant Robert E. Mattingly Taylor ’S Masonic Hall Building Association Plaintif R. Bursary Irving William picClare Ve. McClure RD. McNeill W. B. Hampton Attornney H. F. Kennedy Anderson Randers W. 0. Clephane

Old Dutch Market excursion draws thousands to Marshall Hall

Nearly 3000 friends joined the Old Dutch Market Company employees for an annual picnic at Marshall Hall under the Employers' Association auspices. The Charles Macalester steamer made three trips to transport all excursionists as the city’s fifteen stores closed at noon. Activities included a three cornered baseball game among clerks managers and staff, races for ladies and visitors, and several athletic events. Organizer honors went to John R. Fower Charles A tiedeman William Padgett John R. Kearney and Roy Robertson.

Old Dutch Market Marshall Hall Charles Macalester Old Dutch Market Company I Managére Slaf J. Swain Frank Kidwell Josph McKinley John, R. Fower Charles 4. Tiedeman Wiliam Padgett John R. Kearney Roy Robertson

Real estate transfers list from anacostia and surrounding wards

Real estate transfers across multiple DC wards show numerous deeds: ANACOSTIA to John M. Carl for Lot 690, square STU, $300. LANGDON PARK transfer of Lot 22, square 4254, $10. BRANDT to Gustavous A Brandt for lots 14 and 14, square 781, $1. THIRTEENTH STREET SOUTHEAST transfer of Lot 86, square 1088, $10. various parcels in Brookland, American University Park, Princeton Heights, Irving Street, and more. Several parcels list stamps fees and small sums. Greenwich, Highland, and other local blocks feature transfers to named individuals, with stamp duties and nominal consideration.

Anaqostia Biram P. Butler John M. Carl Sixth Seventh Thirternts Street Bend © Street R. Francia Baul G Poreg Meine Harry A. Kite Randolph Place Jotic F Brady Elsie D_ Brady Bloominedale Highth Street North Carolina Avenue William Murpus Margaret E. _alenby Bummitt Place Barrs Wardman Thomas P Bones Thomes Josephine T. Mack Highview Meridian Place Everett Carpenter Harry Weidman Thomas Bones Holmerd Race Course Pleasant Plains Sixteenth Seventeenth Benjamin H. Grover Marie L. Taylor White Croft Renjamin HL. Grover Brookland John R Unislip Et Bisnche M. German American University Park Theratn Galen L Taltotux Laura A. Condon Princeton Beights S. Eemari Rusk Rost Fond Pauline E. Miler Irving Street Betwen Reiv Enteenth Highteenth Kennedy Brothers John K Mary Fsmith Rane Seward T Grace Mr. Covert Scexington Street Birth Seventh Streets Daisy F. Fridley Eavare Tampa Pringedon Heights Wenskang Eran Mentaombry Arope Marguerite B. Venables Robert L. Montague Trustes John PB. Dunimp Tenatee Square Sto Rott Park Grace L. McKay Linds

New York Produce Prices and Settlements for August

New York price report lists butter steady with varied creamery and sklep readings, eggs steady with fresh gathered and extras, cheese weak with receipts, poultry alive but unsettled, hogs, lard, and flour slightly active or steady, including multiple grades and ranges for butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, and fats.

New York Hennery

Livestock market results from Chicago and New York

Chicago receipts show hogs 20 000 strong with values from 6.10 to 7.50 and pigs around 7 003. Cattle receipts 21 000 weak with natives 6.00 to 10.10, cows 3.10 to 3.75, calves 4.60 to 12.25. Sheep receipts 9 000 firm lambs 6.75 to 9.10. New York reports mixed prices with steers 6.00 to 9.76, bulls 4.60 to 6.60, cows 3.00 to 7.00, calves 5.49 to 18.50, sheep 3.00 to 5.60, lambs 7.50 to 9.50, hogs 7.60 to 8.60.

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Philadelphia Markets Mixed in Aug Market Report

Market brief from Philadelphia dated Aug 23 notes steady prices for creamery and cheese with various grades. Wheat and corn show slight declines or steadying trends with No 2 red and yellow futures referenced alongside local steamer and white No 7 lines.

New York Bard Duluth Manitoba Buffalo Philadelphia Nooe

Copper Prices In London Market Report

New York copper market quotes show nominal and electrolytic copper at 16.60 to 17.50. London pot copper trades around £84 in, with Sutures at £65 to £168 and £17 per ton. Northern No. 1 ranges 16.5 to 16.90, No. sy 15.25 to 18.76, South arm No. 1 at 16.00 to 18.60, and No. % around 14.75 to 15.25.

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Local Financial and Business Notes See Weak Trading

Brokers on the floor showed little new business after the weekend with rolling orders. Lanston stock fell to 15.8 on a 15% drop. buying orders remained plentiful at 78 but few shares traded under 17. Mergenthaler held at 182 bid 185 asked. Washington stock sold at 72 12. Rails were dead with no bids or asks. Capital Tractions sought at 106 106. Washington Gas around 106. Potomac Electric near 106. City and Suburban Gas offered 102 with 102 bid.

Washington Gan Lanaston Monotype Lanston Monotype Gaotown Gas Cert Ind Georgetown Gas Ga Washington Gan & Ve Columbia Gam & Elec Capitol Traction Co. Sa City & Suburban Ry Wees Metropolitan R. R. Sa Ora Wanh Elec Mtg Pot Ist C, & P, Telephone & the Am. Tel Tel. Co Am. Tel. & Tel. Co C. Paper Mkt. Co Eo Gee N. & W. Steamboat Dees Sae Rigus Realty Smees Alewa Realty Capital Traction Co fWash Greenn Cananea Copper National Bank American Columbia Digerict Ce Cr Saee Farmers & Bred Federal National Savings & Trust Union Trust Companys Wash. Loan and Trust Aes Continental Bavinge Savings Bank Commerce & Savings Atete Baet Washington Savings Corcoran Stock Exchange Arter Lanston Ware Howeer Saldo Mergenthaler Washington Mtocka Agares Agles Washington Gas Capital Washington Gagain Potomac

Local Produce Market Prices Listed for Poultry and Groceries

The notice details live poultry prices with hens roosters ducks and turkeys, dressed poultry prices, cheese butter eggs and a wide range of vegetables and fruits with per pound per basket per barrel and per crate rates. Included are New York State factory cheese, butter, eggs from nearby Virginia and Western sources, and California oranges with assorted fruits.

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Washington cattle market hogs and calves report

Hogs at Washington market listed 798 head with a mix of clipped and medium grades. Veal calves priced at 104 per head with select lots at 49 percent. Lambs reached 49 percent with varying quality and weights reflected in reported bids.

Cottonseed Oil Market Prices and Summers

New York August 23 COTTON SEED OIL prime guide prices listed for summer yellow spot August September and later months with mixed figures. Prime winter yellow and summer white quoted at 6.50.

New York

World crop totals rise in 1915 estimates from six nations

A cablegram from the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome updates 1915 crop figures for Spain Ireland Italy European Russia Switzerland and the U S with oats at 2 643 900 000 bushels rye 1 029 000 000 and barley 967 000 000 while wheat totals reach 2 583 000 000 bushels for these nations plus India and Canada's winter wheat These preliminary estimates show increases over 1914 by 287 per cent for oats 1241 per cent for rye 119 per cent for barley and 147 2 per cent for wheat, subject to revision.

Bureau of Crop Estimates International Institute of Agriculture Rome Italy Spain Ireland European Russia Switzerland United States Siso England Scotland Tunia Japan India Canada

Financial broker’s note on stocks and bonds for sale

The advertisement lists numerous securities with prices and yields, including Capital Traction Wash Rwy Potomac Consolidated Trust and others, offering to buy, sell, and execute orders. It names Thomas L. Hume as broker at 1410 G Street with telephone contact M. 1346.

Capital Traction Wash Rery, & Bloc Potomac Consid Rwy Wrakington Utilities Co Mergent Farmers & Mechanica Bank Continental Trust Washington Washington Baseball Clab At 19% 25 Graphephonze Com. At 68%. %S Graphephone Pftd Thomas L. Hume G Street Tel. M

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