Stocks Show Narrow Gains Interborough Strength Leads
The New York stock market mostly held steady with modest gains for Interborough Metropolitan preferred shares amid hopes of subway work. Bond buying surged with broad optimism for higher values in investment-grade securities as November exports hit a record, while imports fell by 10 million dollars. Washington reported November exports at nearly 78 million more than imports, underscoring a strong trade surplus and resilient national prosperity.
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Daily Cotton Market Brief and Livestock Prices
New York cotton and bond markets report mixed activity. Cattle and veal notes show steady prices for choice veal calves, hogs listed per hundredweight with varying bids. Prices for calves and beef products are detailed, with displayed figures across multiple line items.
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The Metal Market and Food Prices Report
New York mixed commodity prices show copper steady at 12 1 2 to 12 3 4 per pound with futures at 12 3 4 to 12 6 0 amid quiet London quotations. Fresh eggs and dairy move firm with creamery butter around 31 2 1 2 cents, cheese firm, and poultry prices varied. Vegetables and fruits list wide ranges for Potatoes onions cucumbers cabbage and citrus while dressed pork and game prices appear uneven across markets.
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Southwest Virginia
Tennessee
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New
Oil Quotations and Cotton Market Report From New York
Market roundup notes oil quotations and varied commodity activity. Cotton trading showed bullish sentiment on ginning reports with exports far ahead of last year. Wheat estimates sparked a market drop while corn and provisions moved little to modestly higher.
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Priess
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New York Produce Prices Mixed in Mixed Market
New York reports scattered price movements across butter cheese eggs and meats with steady to firm readings. Butter creamery specials 32 792 percent and 4 712 pks receipts. cheese steady. eggs Easter receipts 6 202. poultry alive steady with Western fowls 12 15 and turkeys 14 18. flour hay pork refinery lard and tallow mostly steady. Cottonseed oil and sugar show firm and steady tones with various futures and spot readings. Coffee and potatoes cabbage peanuts appear steady to unchanged in limited listings.
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Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago
Live stock market brief shows New York receipts with beef, calves, sheep and hogs mostly steady amid dull trading. Chicago trading also steady to higher with cattle and hogs values, including Texas and Western steers and yearlings, while overall demand remains cautious.
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Interior of Southern Pacific Lands Baffles Wall Street Analysts
Wall Street statists studied the New York December 15 report on Southern Pacific holdings. The government values 6190 acres at 10 million dollars but the annual report omits land value from the balance sheet. Lands pledged to bonds total 346 million, with 13.88 million unsold. Bond market activity and earnings estimates from US Steel also noted.
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Washington Stock Exchange sees weak volume as gains stall
Trading yesterday on the Washington Stock Exchange slowed with lower demand. Washington Gas edged up to 111 but closed near 54, Potomac Electric consolidated around par, and Gas stock showed weakness. Tansten rose to 91, a record high, while Union Trust advanced a point to 137. Home Savings Bank directors changed with W. E. Shannon elected to replace the late Ray E. Middaugh. Commercial National posted a single small sale, with ten shares at 203.
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New York Money Market Rates and Bonds Steady
Money on call remains steady at the ruling rate of 9 percent with bids at 3M offered around 3 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted near 6 to 6.5 percent. Sterling bills steady in actual bank form, 60 day bills near 4.8260. Government and all road bonds firm as market sentiment holds steady.
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Act Incorporating Chevy Chase voided by court
In Rockville Maryland the circuit court voided key sections of the 1910 Chevy Chase incorporation act for two defects: it covers matters beyond its title and taxes exempting part of the village violate the Bill of Rights. Mrs. Anne G. Mactier filed suit to stop local taxes. trustees named include Curtis Swartzell Hoehling Hodges Weaver.
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Republics in Organisation to Have Formal Opening
The National Republican Club in Washington announces the formal opening of its rooms at 1347 Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday evening. A smoker will feature a program of vocal and instrumental music and vaudeville acts. The club, barely a week old, has about 150 members and aims to provide comfort and attractive club life.
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Typhoid on the Wane at Annapolis Navy
Medical officers report the typhoid epidemic at Annapolis is waning with only two serious cases remain. Surgeon General Stokes expects complete recovery barring unforeseen developments, as the Navy Department notes no deaths due to prompt measures taken since the outbreak began.
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Defends Clerks Loyal Service Against Longer Hours
A government official with oversight of 1000 clerks argues against longer hours, praising loyal service and higher US pay while noting no pensions and higher living costs. He suggests weeding out loafers by dismissals rather than increasing hours, and cites volunteers who work on holidays.
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Alexandria Grand Jury Reforms Urged After Overcrowded Braddock House
A special Alexandria grand jury urged reforms for city facilities after noting overcrowding at Braddock House opposite police headquarters. The report calls for monthly health inspections, improved seating and fire safety, and condemnation of the Howell building, urging replacement. It also recommends secrecy at the police station, an extra officer, and a patrol wagon.
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Witnesses in warrants disclose complainants to “square” accounts
In a troubling practice witnesses on warrant cases have approached those affected by the actions to reveal the names of citizens who made the complaints. This pressure aims to retroactively settle or suppress issues by exposing complainants.
Barrett to Sue Over Poison In Drink at Elks Home
Alexandria Police Commissioner Robert S. Barrett, a teetotaler who enjoys social drinking, reportedly will sue bottlers after a half smoked cigar was found in a bottle he drank at the Elks Home, causing illness and a near nicotine poisoning. Attorney Howard W. Smith said damages could reach about 5000 dollars. Knights of Columbus Elect officers in Fitzgerald Council Alexandria court disposed of several criminal cases with guilty pleas and continuances.
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New York Grain Market Report Der 15
Wheat futures were steady on small offerings from in dry southwest conditions, then eased slightly on liquidation. December 97% May 1.03% July 1.00%. receipts 3,600 bush. Corn spot firm No 2 new 54% spot. Futures without transactions, closes near unchanged. Receipts 93,275 bush. ship 147,068 bush. Depot steady. December 25% May 40 July 40. Receipts 46,800 bush. shipments 1,250 bus.
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Baltimore Markets and Trade Shifts in November Exports
Baltimore reports a $2.3 million rise in exports and a $10 million drop in imports for November, compared to last year. Imports total $130,361,288 and exports reach $26,354,741, with December figures linked to Kiel Germany dates. A separate item notes German battleships Schwaben and Elsass colliding with an infant near Alexandria, causing damage and months of repairs.
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Retrenchment Call Targets Civil Service Excesses
JOHN HYDD of Lanier Heights decries inefficiencies and lax leave practices in government service. He urges economies including fewer civil service examinations and cautions against extending paid leave amid contemplated policy changes. He writes December 15.
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Woman Protects Infant as Snow and Ice Slump Crush Carriage
On South Royal Street a sloping roof released snow and ice striking a mother as she bent to shield her baby in a perambulator. The carriage top was smashed but the infant escaped injury. Mother suffered non serious injuries and remained in a nervous condition at home.
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RACE CLASH IN GEORGIA BETWEEN NIGHT RIDERS AND NEGROES
In Pike county Milner district violence erupts as masked Night Riders whip at least 30 Black residents over three weeks. Armed Black defenders confront them at Ed Atwater’s home, killing Atwater and a rider. Three Black individuals and two riders are wounded. Governor urged to send troops to restore peace amid tense labor disputes.
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Ed Atwater
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