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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

4

Market Opens Strong Then Falls Behind After July Report

New York trading opened with gains in Great Northern and Union Pacific but soon weakened as money rates spiked. Reading heavy led declines among coal lines Ontario and Western rose modestly. profit taking hit Atchison amid expectations of October dividend. Credit conditions tight with call loans at 8 percent, time loans at 6 percent, prompting cautious trading ahead of forthcoming reports and statements from major railroads and banks.

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London and New York metal markets mixed on August trading

London tin and copper held firm while zinc and lead showed little change. London spot tin at 11 percent, copper steady near 337 electrolytic, lead around 17 pounds 10s per ton with New York prices near 1595.90, sparkers unchanged, and foundry quotations in Cleveland and the Northern and Southern plants showing stable demand amid a cautious session.

New York London Eiss Speker Tron van Ingher Standard Foundry Glard Cleveland Ts Loceliy Northern Foundry Northern Foundry Southern

New York Cotton Market Summary and Prices

New York cotton market moved through a volatile day with open near steady, early gains to a late decline, amid bear pressure and favorable South weather. Prices fluctuated and closed within close to top after covering ahead of holidays. Crop reports showed deterioration but a late estimate pegged Texas production around 2,009,000 bales versus last year.

W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of ‘Trade York Liverpool Agen Yallleg Tradingan Texas

Baltimore Aug 20 Cotton and Grain Market Report

Daily market notes from Baltimore show quiet, mostly unchanged conditions across flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye and rye products. Receipts and exports for flour, corn and oats vary, with steady prices noted for butter, sugar and refined goods amid firm freight and market activity.

Allve Ateady Western

New York Bond Market Washington Stock Exchange Closing Quotes

Yesterday's closing bid quotations show mixed activity with Washington Railway and Electric preferred at 82 percent, Graphophone preferred at 84 percent, and common at 20 percent. notable bonds include District of Columbia issues and Metropolitan Railroad certificates, while insurance and savings stocks highlight durable names such as Commercial Bank and Washington Safe Deposit.

Washington Railway and Electric Preferred BIR Washington Gas Mergenthaler Greene Copper Mitchel Graphophone Chezapeake and Foramne Telephone Fe Washington Railway and Eteatric Washington Railway and Electric Common Stock Exchange District of Columbia Philippias Land Purchase Capital Traction Railroad Anacontia and Potomac Ts Metropolitan Railraul Metropoltan Railroad Columbia Railroad Washington , Railway and Electric Washington Gas Company United States Electric Light Chesapacke and Fotomac Telephone Ss Washington Market Company Potomac Electric Light Norfolk and Washington Breshboat Safe Deposit and Trust National Safe Deposit and Trust Washington Leas and Trast American Security and Trust Union ‘Trust, Company Security Storage Company Weshington Savinga Bank Home Savings Bank Gaton Savinga Bank Washington Safe Deposit Company Capital ‘Traction The National Bank Ban's of Washington Metropolitan Central Farmers and Mechanica Columbia Capital American Lincoln National City Piremen's Franklin Corcoran Potomac Ariington National Union Riggs People's Commer Columbia Tile Checapeaks Potomec Georgetown Gas Mergenthaler Linotype Lanston Monotype Graeno Consolidated Copper Washington Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Mitchell Mining Company Southern Public Service Corporation

New York Grain Markets See Mixed Wheat Moves On Weather

Wheat futures fell on anticipated large clearances and favorable Northwest weather while May, September and December contracts showed varied closes. Receipts totaled 22675 bushels spot, with 142650 bushels exported. corn and oats followed weaker tones amid profit taking and abundant supplies. hogs and pork futures rose slightly on near term demand, with cash offerings firm for certain commodities.

New York Duluth North Dakota W. B. Hibbe & Co New York Stock Exchange Washington * Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Anitalions Liverpool Loral Kougoa Jaleo Minneapolis Nebraska Iete Corm L Ogia

Oil Quotations and Market Figures for Toledo

Oil quotations from Toledo dated August 30 show North Lica at 90 and South Limi sed Indiana at 85 with regional balances and shipments noted. The report includes averages such as WA672 at 62B48, and other figures like 139,672 and 3266 with miscellaneous values.

Toledo Del Lica South Limi Indiana OU City Lilsidy Umm

Dividend Boost Rumors Sweep Pennsylvania Stocks

Washington dispatch reports President Cassatt may approve dividend increases for Pennsylvania Railroad and its subsidiaries upon returning from Bar Harbor. Intense speculation suggests higher payouts could be 4 to 5 percent, with bankers and Reading, Ontario and Western participants seeking market support for $90 million convertible bonds amid rising earnings and capital needs.

Washington Post New York Cassatt Pennsylvania Bar Harbor Europe

Washington cattle market prices and livestock demand

Choice cattle in good demand fat lambs active calves strong demand with quotational ranges across species. Hogs and sheep show steady to firm values with per cwt figures for various grades and weights listed, including prime and common cattle and lambs with per pound quotes.

Autumn uptick on local exchange signals revival in trading

Indications of autumn activity appear on the local exchange as bidding rises after a month’s lull. Mitchell Mining leads with 150 shares traded around 62 to 63, Graphophone preferred advances, Washington Railway and Electric moves in blocks, and C P Telephone and Railway earnings show fractional gains amid a modest session.

Mitchell Mining Graphophone Preferred Washington Railway and Electric Telephone Sa Railway and Electric

Washington Produce Market Prices and Fresh Goods Report

Wholesale quotations reflect light receipts and brisk near term demand. Butter and dairy items stay firm amid curtailed supplies while live poultry and vegetables show steady to active trading conditions with assorted prices across items and regions.

New York Legal Records Chronicle of Court Actions and Prices

The document lists diverse court actions from Supreme Court to Probate Court including alimony rulings, adoptions, and letters of administration. It notes auditors reports and demurrers, with numerous solicitor names and case numbers. Also included are commodity price notes for creamery products, eggs, flour and meats, and sparse real estate suits. The mix reflects a legal record page with docket references alongside market data from New York.

Real Estate Transfers On Various Washington D C Properties

Real estate transfers listed across multiple streets including Eleventh Street Southwest and Northwest areas. Transactions cover trusts and individuals with prices noted, ranging from $10 to $600 plus property details such as square and lot numbers. Key entities include Tableret Cox Whitford Symmes Dement Tennyson Sargeant Hosier Richards Colt Ingalls Smith and Jones among others.

Eleventh Street Bnims William V Cox Eiward O Whitford T Street Marlo Hattie Mi Symmes Inti Square Thirtieth Street Frances Dement Ellen Tennyson Holmead Manor Ingalls Laura HE Smith Square Eighth Street Ninth Tenth Streata Harriet B. Thomas Charles Anmie B Jones Harris B Jones Harriet Charles ‘Thomas

Deeds of Trust Listings Across Multiple Blocks and Pairs

A compilation of deeds of trust detailing numerous properties in blocks and squares, listing grantors, trustees, and amounts. It covers various local parcels in SQUARE 1250 to SQUARE 1025 and other named blocks, with dates, payment terms, and interest rates.

Live Stock Markets in New York August 83

Market reports show dull conditions for beef with prices 7.9 to 0 per pound for common to extra native sides. Calves and veal receipts steady to moderate with varied prices, while sheep and lambs trade unevenly and hogs remain weak. Cattle receipts reach 10,000 with strong prime steer demand, hogs 1,806 noted, and sheep 13,000 received with steady to firm bids. Canadian and Chicago markets referenced with mixed signals and regional activity.

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New York Money Market Report Highlights Rates

Money on call strong and higher at 6 8 percent with closing at 6 percent. Mme Joans notes rates for sixty, ninety days and longer periods around 6 percent. Mercantile paper offers around 5 4 percent. Banking bills at 4 89 0 for demand and 4 90 35 for sixty day bills. Commercial bills near 4 79 0 to 4 9. Bar silver quoted at 90 percent. Government bonds firm while railroad bonds show irregularities.

New York Mme Joans Frimo Mercantile Paper Glu

Mutual Wins Its Appeal Mandamus on removal of four names

The Appellate Division affirmed denial of mandamus to compel removal from the Mutual Life Insurance Company administration ticket. Col A M Shook of Nashville Penn led the appeal for policyholders committee members, with judges Gray Tracy and Buginbotham noted. An appeal to the Court of Appeals is anticipated.

Albany State Superintendent of Insurance Administration Mutual Life Insurance Company Supreme Court Col A. M Shook Nashville Penn George Gray Delaware Go. B. . Tracy Newton Harlow N Buginbotham Chio Court of Appeals

Bureaucratic Fiscal Estimates for 1907 08 Begin Early

Chiefs of bureaus and department heads in 1907 08 begin fiscal estimates by lowest clerks compiling supply costs for next year. Each level reviews prior years, adjusts totals, and forwards to the secretary. Treasury then prepays, with Appropriation Committee delivering drastic scrutiny. Departments start early, hoping for careful Treasury consideration and relief from the dreaded blue pencil.

Congress Executive Department Treasury Department Treasury

Health Office Record From August Report

A health office record lists residents and ages in August with names and addresses including Recheel Hairia on rear bal N J ave nw 6257s Adela Biarhwel 306 Dixon court mw 8 Carlton Toman 76 at Soldiers Home Robert Chew Emergency Hospital Marion Halden 2020 Viave 60 domes T Omrpexter 805 Q0 stow ¢ Samuel Lion 449 M st aw 62 years.

Licensed to Marry P Cox and Clara Eo Bforrie

Marriage notices listed include William P Cox 34 and Clara Eo Bforrie 30. Roland W Merr 29 and Cecilia B Veughn 26. John Hingh Samuel H Wescott 36 of Montgomery Ala and Marr B McCay 26 of Riverton Va. W Chapman Barney A Fpeteln 30 and Rae Wolf 22. Tullus Laeb James Wilke 22 and Bessie Wilson 31. W Howard Frank Stewart 32 of Benning DC and Charlotte Gray 200. Richard Smith 22 and Elizabeth Bolden 20. TH Gverton George Colston 24 and Emma Edmunds 3. Stelten Miller.

Wiliam P Cox Clara Eo Bforrie Devries Rowland W Merr Cecilia B Veughn John Hingh Samuel H Wescott Montgomery Ala Marr B McCay Riverton Chapman Barney Fpeteln Rae Wolf Tullus ‘T_ Laeb James Wilke Bessie Wilson Howard Frank Stewart Bening

Equitable Life Directors Facing Refunding Suit Over Assets

New York court allows Attorney General Marer to pursue an accounting of Equitable Life Assurance Society funds and potential director liability. The judge overruled a demurrer and directed the directors to answer within twenty days. Resignations of George J Govid and Judge Herrick noted amid board scrutiny.

New York The Equitable Board Equitabe Life Assurance Society Justice Bischof Supreme Court Marer Equitable Today George J. Govid D Cady Hertick Equitable Herrick Gould Wall Street

Berlin Banks Increase Capital

Berlin officials report Dresdener Bank and Schaafhausenscher Banking Company, rivals of Deutsche Bank, each boosted capital by 5 million dollars. Dresdener now 345,000,000 and Schaafhausenscher 536,000,000, totaling 81,000,000. Deutsche Bank stands at 50,000,000.

Berlin Dresdener Bank Schaafhausenscher Banking Company Deutsche Bank

Standard Oil Men Wince in Foreign Market Pressure

F D Rache of Standard Oil export department warns board of directors that hostile press attacks harm American petroleum abroad and hinder sales. A manager abroad seeking foreign permission to build a storage plant was refused after the president's message to Congress reached officials, who cited American rivals who exploit press criticism to their benefit.

Washington New York American Petroleum Congress Standard

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