Market declines as German raid shadows trade gains
In New York December 16 the market showed a sharp drop in trading activity with prices drifting. Foreign trade figures reveal exports from New York for November rose by almost 14.39 million dollars year over year while steel buying for next year increased despite a near standstill in immediate business. Copper demand appeared, and several major issues fell to new lows amid ongoing exchange instability.
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Government Bonds Report from Ol City Dec 1
Government bond summaries for Ol City show great balances and large shipments. Averages include 1 runs and 21 109, with totals around 90 267 shipments noted one at De ze shipments.
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Local Bond Market Pauses After Moderate Trading
Local bond trading yielded $9,000 in sales at near‑to‑recent prices. Washington Gas 103 percent, Capital Traction 5a at 106, Washington Railway and Electric 4s 81 to 80 with one 500‑dollar bond at 81. Riggs Realty long 5 at 101, another 500‑dollar issue 101 3/4. Potomac Electric consolidated 5s bid 99 4, down from 100. Other issues steady, volume healthy for a normal period. Dividends declared by American Security and Trust 1/3 quarterly, American Telephone 3 percent, Columbia Title Insurance 3 percent semiannual payable December 31 with orders of record December 21.
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United States Treasury Local Stock Exchange Item
Riggs Realty Ss bids listed with $1,000 at 161 and $500 at 101 percent, indicating partial orders or quoted prices on local exchange notes. The terse entry reflects a financial listing or quotation appearance in a treasury related local market section.
Locae Produce Market Report from New York
New York market notes show butter prices and miscellaneous receipts for dairy and poultry. Western chickens and turkeys are listed with prices, while pork and lard markets are described as steady. overall tone reflects routine commodity trading in mid December.
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Wholesale Market Prices Reported From Philadelphia
Prices for butter, eggs, and various vegetables and fruits listed with current receipts and wholesale ranges. Notable items include chickens at 14 to 15 cents, turkeys 18 to 20 cents, and a broad array of produce such as lettuce, peppers, okra, tomatoes, and citrus. Market notes mention abundant vegetables and increasing meat demand as shipments rise.
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New York Cotton closes steady after rough day
Yesterday's losses were more than recovered as Southern spot demand and New Orleans buying supported prices. May hit 7.44, near a new high, with losses limited to a few points. Large exports totaling 68,900 bales helped steady the intraday trade. Washington says France will treat cotton as noncontraband. no sea-route stoppages expected. Futures closed steady with January at 7.38 and July around 7.08.
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Wendell estate fate tied to New York real estate boom
Holland reviews the Wendell estate in New York City, noting its vast value on Fifth Avenue and the evolving real estate market. He links the Wendell fortunes to Vanderbilts, Carnegie, and Edison while discussing long term property appreciation, the dangers of losses, and a looming shift in the city’s wealth landscape. Former Senator Clark and Charles M. Schwab are cited as future beneficiaries of rising demand.
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New York City
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New York Money Market Report Dec 16
Mercantile paper at 4 1 2 percent. Time loans dull at 4 1 4 percent for sixty and ninety days, and 4 1 2 percent for six months. Sterling exchange steady with sixty day bills 4.425, cables 4.88, demand 4.8735. Silver at 49 cents. Meatean dollars at .08. Government bonds firm. Railroad bonds irregular.
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Baltimore Markets Prices and commodities listed for Dec 1
Tallimore market report shows wheat prices for various grades, poultry and butter rates, and dairy products with detailed per unit and per dozen figures. Includes No 2 red wheat, steamer red, white varieties, multiple poultry categories with weights, and butter and dairy items across Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio regions.
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Suburban Realty Tax Assessments Questioned
District of Columbia experts hint suburban property values may be overestimated by local assessors. A George committee report valued suburban land far higher, while recent checks show sales and listings at much lower figures, including Chevy Chase area parcels and land along Connecticut Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue.
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Livestock Market Report from New York and Chicago
New York receipts total 1 830 cattle and 1 801 calves with lower prices across steers bulls cows and veal and mixed values for hogs and sheep. Chicago hogs reach up to 7 25, cattle receipts 14 000 with varied values for native and western cattle and strong lamb markets.
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New York Grain Report on Wheat and Corn Prices
New York December 16 wheat spot irregular with No 2 red and No 2 hard at 1.26 and 1.78 to 1.81 cents fob rail. Futures easier on favorable crop prospects amid sales. Corn spot steady with Argentine prime delivery. hay firm at 1.05 for No 1. Gats spot steady.
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Washington cattle market price report
Hogs per lb 73 8 4 cents. Sheep per lb 45 cents. Calves choice per lb 11 12 cents. Spring lambs 167 percent. Dressed hogs listed. Market details appear from Washington with various weight and grade notations.
Metal Market Rates and London Copper Prices
New York and London metal markets show steady to firm quotes. Copper steady to firm with electro and casting grades listed, tin and lead prices inch higher in London futures, zinc and spelter holding near last levels.
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Brokers offer quotes on bonds and stocks including Threadnaught Tire
Thomas L. Hume broker advertises numerous securities for sale or bid including 83,900 Wheeb Railway and Electric bonds at rest, 85,000 Pot. Hlec, 4% notes, 50 Cap. Traction stock at 1023 ex div, and 400 Threadnaught Tire shares at 850 per phere. Orders to buy or sell stocks and bonds in New York and elsewhere invited with delivery for cash at Hume's bank.
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Cuntberland
Old Crew to Sail Oregon on Panama Canal Procession
Adam Gill president of the Association of Veterans of the Ui SS Oregon crew of 1848 in Washington to urge Navy Secretary to include Oregon in the battleship procession through the Panama Canal. The plan has Navy approval with Rear Admiral Clarke to command, the President’s flag to fly aboard, and Gill aiming to assemble about 300 veterans from the historic cruise.
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South Invites Aliens in Immigration Campaign
The Southern Commercial Congress launched a campaign to stimulate immigration to the South. Plans include uniform state land laws, ease of acquiring tithe, federal rural finance for colonization, and state immigration conferences. Dr Clarence J Owens leads the effort. other members include Tug Meline Wilmington T R Preston Chattanooga FR A B Mixson Williston O T M Richards Washington LeRoy Hodges Petersburg.
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Premier Speaks at Convent on Value of Education
The Secretary of State addressed about 200 pupils and alumni at Georgetown Vialtation Convent on the value of education. He stressed locating women as well as men, praised the sisters for five courses aiding young women mentally and normally. The host joked about voting rights if women gained suffrage. He noted differing results by election campaigns.
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Court takes Ardmore case in Equity Court No 1
United States seeks to shutter the Ardmore Hotel at 516-18 Thirteenth Street NW under the Kenyon red light law. Judge McCoy heard arguments Tuesday with Laskey and Laws for the government opposing Jackson and the Willard estate, represented by Hoehling Peelle Ogilby.
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