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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

8

Market Summary Aids by Wire and Ticker Amid Mixed Opens

Stocks held up with gains by midday as some issues rose on renewed demand. American Locomotive regained its 6 percent dividend, while steel and munitions shares fluctuated. foreign exchange remained dull with tables advancing to 34.60 on Russian securities.

New York Calway Lavor Wall Street Warrex Kellisproungfield Tire Earli Realizig Rais Late States Steel Uffe Inga United States

Baltimore Securities New Paper 47its Frau Marks Kron York Aug 30

Trade notes on Sterling 60 day bills and various currencies including Rubles and Mexican dollars. The report lists demand figures, bonds, cables, and rates with references to railroad loans and closing prices, reflecting a cautious money market.

York Mervantite Lemand Baltimore Infei Rye & Blec Laleltva & Fleene New York

Wall Street News and Gossip: Pennsylvanian dividend news

The Pennsylvania Railroad reports today’s quarterly dividend payment to 1098,772 stockholders, with May’s dividend to 94,169 holders noted as the largest group yet. European war effects and the British loan drive changes in ownership, while most holders own 100 shares or less. Voluntary receivership sought for Connecticut River Railroad under lease to Boston and Maine.

New York Pennsylvania Railroad Company Connecticcut River Railroad Boston and Blaine Barre and Chelsea Road United States District Court At Boston William HO Springfield Ite

Baltimore Markets: Cottonseed Wheat and Poultry Prices

New York market reports show cottonseed futures with August and September bids, along with October and January values. Wheat marks weak No 2 red spot with September bids, oats and poultry prices for various fowl sizes and types, plus dairy creamery products and regional state notes for Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.

Baltimore Pennavivania PGGS Marin Tamaxtyainia West Virginia Bouthern

Holland writes of estimate by a s hewitt

Former New York mayor eighty years ago warned the United States would lose its prestige as a pig iron producer. He cited Britain’s scarcity of unskilled labor and feared diminished industrial standing if demand for iron persisted.

New York U. S Britain Rockefellers Hétle Everaor Nary United States Abrams Hewitt British Steel and Iron Institute Great Britain Holland

Rockefeller forecasts postwar U S demand boosts railroads and industry

New York financial notes cite William Rockefeller as predicting a strong postwar demand for American commodities to rebuild railroads and industry, amid labor scarcity and high wages. The view aligns with Sabin and Morgan partners, while labor shortages and munitions production in Hartford and Bridgeport illustrate continued industrial strain after the European conflict ends.

Rockefeller Europa 4Lvaerafon England Great Britain Charten H Sabin Tette Thone Partners J P Morgan & Co United States Phte Istras Hartford Bridgeport

Chicago Grain Markets Brace For Embargo Hit On Railways

Wheat futures fell as embargo plans for grain to the east and Europe spread panic. Prices closed lower with September at 138 3 4, December at 124 1 2, and oats down. Corn and barley showed mixed shifts while local securities gained modestly on utilities and transportation firms amid market steadiness.

Chicago Europe ARHOA

Local Stock Exchange Regular Call at Noon

Regular call at 12 o’clock noon lists Potomac Electric Company and partners with total $1000 at 161 percent, Washington Railway and Electric at 81 percent, Federal National Bank at 151 percent, and Graphopid notes multiple lots from 174 to 470 percent with repeated 170 percent figures.

Washington Federal Satone Bank Marked & Men Potomac Electric Contm Washington. Railway and Electric Ofa Washington Gra Federal National Geotown Gan Cert India Georgetown Washington Gas Columbia Gaa & Elea Col Gan & Flec Cok Gas & Elec Capital Traction Coba Ana & Po River RR Ana & Po Riv iWaeh Ry & Elec Elec C & PF Wash M Co Steamboat Bs Rieges Realty Capital Traction Co NW & W Steamboat Gnas Am Tel & Tel Co Mergenthiier Lanston Monotype Greene-Cananea Copper National Bank American Capitol Columbia Aay Farmers and Mechanics Federal Lincoln Trust Company Amer Sec & Trust of National Savings & Trust Union Trust Company Wash Loan & Trust Continental Savings Bank Home Savings Bank

Treasury Financials Roundup from August 29 1916

The United States Treasury reports a net general fund balance of 208 689 151 with total ordinary receipts of 1786 209 and payments of 2 387 076. The fiscal year deficit stands at 24 636 449, against 20 442 705 last year, excluding Panama Canal and public depreciation. Available gold and currency totals and holdings across Federal Reserve and national banks are listed, with various asset values and bullion figures.

United States Treasury Panama Canal Deptra Treasury United States Feders Reserve Federal Reserve Banka Philippines

Local Produce Market Prices and Poultry Notes

Alive hens and turkeys listed by pound with picks and photos. Cheeses from New York State. butter from Elgin. Eggs from nearby Virginia. various vegetables with per box, per crate, and per barrel prices. Green fruits from California and other regional fruits with crate and basket pricing.

New York State Elgin Virginia Hennery Jersey Antona Pet New York California

New York Produce Prices Mixed Amid Volatile Dairy and Poultry Quotations

New York and Philadelphia reports show butter firm receipts around 10,944 boxes with varied creamery percentages and prices. eggs steady with high first and extra prices noted. Poultry and meat markets remain firm to steady with dressed poultry and fowls cited, while flour and oats market activity appears constrained. detailed figures indicate ongoing price dispersion across dairy, poultry, and pork sectors.

New York

Public speech case tests police permit power in District Court

The District Court rules the permit regulation giving police authority to control public spending and speech leads to a trial path for Jaolian Pierce Socialiat orator. The ruling delays on filing a bill of exceptions and sends the case to the Court of Appeals if upheld.

Mulliner Yeaturday Jaolian Pierce Rocialiat Sentenée Whl Ore Court of Appeals Mullowny Pierce Mullowny Pee Pieros Soctallat Eighth Street Pennsylve Avenue Almo Socialist Party Merce Mat Ft Altorfiega Jo Whiteford Bo Hilton Jackson Winard & Brarhears

New York Stock Market Total Sales Report

The New York stock market recorded total sales of 710,841 shares, compared with 615,993 shares traded yesterday. The report notes higher activity with a broad-based uptick across several sectors and no single standout mover.

New York Cotton Market Troubles Amid Nervous Trading

New York cotton prices showed nervous, uneven trading as markets moved on expectations of tomorrow’s government crop report. December briefly rallied to 1685, slipped to 165, then closed around 1578 with steady to slightly lower overall tone. Futures quotes: October 1578, December 1685, January 1590, March 166, May 1613.

New York

Ort Quotations and Credit Balances Report

Ort quotations from OW City Pennsylvania list August figures with credits balances. Entries show balances around 230 with runa and shipment figures and averages, indicating periodic financial data.

OW City

Washington cattle market hogs report brief

A terse market note shows mixed hogs and dressed pork terms with scattered percentages and weights, listing prices or quantities in a fragmented way. The fragment references hog quality grades and small percentages, with no clear buyer or sale outcome.

Live Stock Markets Across Cities Show Mixed Receipts and Prices

Chicago markets report hog receipts of 32000 with mixed price bands from 750 to 1140 for several grades and cattle receipts near 13000 with strong native beef at 725 to 1146, Western steers 75 to 940, calves 900 to 1350. sheep at 090 head, lambs 650 to 1085. New York shows hog receipts 5530 steady near 10 to 11.5, calves 1480 head firm at 956 to 1100, lambs 0 to 1200, and cattle bulls cows graded. Prices reflect broad firmness and regional variation across hogs and cattle segments.

Chicago New York Akim

New York Grain Week Highlights Spot Wheat Weakness

New York grain week notes firmer date steady corn and durum notes show spot wheat softness. Markets report No 2 yellow corn firm to show slight gains while northern Duluth foods list and Manitoba offers mix as prices hover near previous levels.

Duluth Manitoba New York

Chamber Gains 17 Members at Washington Chamber Meeting

The Washington Chamber of Commerce announces seventeen new members added at yesterday's noon meeting. E J Ayers, Theodore Y Beuchert, Sig G Boernstein, BP Evans, E P Hagelton, Law ton G Herriman, Hugh 8 Hill, Walter I Hopkins, Hitas Q Horton, Ralston P Jotes, George B Kennedy, Richard L Lamb, John AR McChesney, H HH Mandy, E G Paul, T G Ruth, A H Stinemetz joined. The group aims to increase membership throughout the coming year, noting substantial gains in the past year and expecting further growth.

Washington Chamber of Commérés J Ayers Theodore Y Beuchert Sig G Boernstein BP Evans E P Hagelton Lawton G Herriman Hugh Hill Walter I Hopkins Hitas Q Horton Ralston P Jotes George B Kennedy Richard L Lamb John AR. McChesney HH Mandy E G Paul T G Ruth A H Stinemetz Chamber Ment la

Neutral conference urged to prevent future wars

A committee from the American Neutral Conference urged President Wilson to convene a conference of all nations to discuss wartime interests and propose international mediation. Hamilton Holt of New York led the group as spokesman and the plan aims to deter further conflicts through agreed action. An armed bandit robbed a San Francisco bank branch, fled, and was pursued, captured with the money at the police station.

Wilson Hamilton Holt New York San Francisco Augaz Helrop Anglo California Bank Em Sutter The Park

Band Concert Today at Fort? Coastlines and Coral Notes

A concert program features a Marine Band under Walter F Bonth, directed by Henry the Highth Corian, performing selections including The Last Hope, The Star Spangled Banner, and The Bugle March. The event showcases pieces from Henry the Highth and Paddy, with patriotic tunes and contemporary marches.

Dupont United States Marine Walter F Bonth Beder Dirroter Provident Wight Seppe Fotte Henry the Highth Corian Ida Mertens Bisite Meeitetion ‘the Last Hope Gatterhale Adn Aled Schuett Belerti Heart of Paddy

Infantile paralysis chart tracks Washington epidemic course

Dr W C Fowler of the health office shows a pen and ink graph of infantile paralysis since July 1 in Washington. The sheet marks a daily average near one case per day and a peak of 11 cases on August 24, with 28 cases reported to date. A patient named Aubrey Morales, 10, of 1800 Highth Street NW is mentioned.

Fowler Washington W C Fowler Health Office Aubrey Morales Highth Street

Red Cross Unit Receives 945000 Gift for Base Hospital

Red Cross headquarters announces a 945000 contribution to complete equipment for an American Red Cross base hospital unit. A 25000 gift from Frits Achelis of New York supports the effort. The hospital will be organized with a staff drawn from New York’s German hospital, with Dr Frederick Kammerer named director after his withdrawal from German army service.

Frits Achelis New York Red Cross Frederick Kammerer

Three Named as Consuls

Henry D Raker of Illinois, recently resigning as commercial attacks at Petrograd, was appointed yesterday by President Willon to the diplomatic service. Arthur A Morean of New York City and Addison Southard of Lovinyville Ky were also nominated for consuls.

Henry D Raker Iilimina Petrograd Willon Donantar Arthur A .Morean New York City Addison Southard Lovinyilie Ky Aleo

Henri Harpignies Dies at 37 in Paris

Paris reported the death of Henri Harpignies Paiiter a renowned landscape painter aged 37 He was noted for his lavish table habits and high tolerance for drinking three liquors and smoking twelve pipes daily until the last week of life The news item comments on the automobilia route book and penidy cenis by mall for postage costs.

Paris Telix Penidy Cenis Mall 3 Cenia

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