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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

2

Wabash Receivership Triggers Market Relief on Wall Street

News of the Wabash Railroad receivership relieved traders as Union Pacific stayed steady and United States Steel hit a fresh high. Banks bid around 6 3 4 per cent for New York loans as shares advanced, with Steel up well and Beet Sugar rising on payroll dividend plans. Market breadth showed mixed moves across bonds and major issues amid renewed iron and steel optimism.

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New York Stock Market Total Sales Report

Total sales for the day reached 391,200 shares. Quotations mirror those recorded by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, Hibbs Building, members of the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and Washington Stock Exchange.

W. B. Hibbs & Co Bankers and Brokers Hibbs Building New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Washington Stock Exchange

New York Bond Market and Chicago Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Dec 18 reports from New York and Chicago show cattle receipts at 6000 with steady market and varied price ranges for bulls steers and cows. hogs receipts 29000 with slow but steady demand and prices largely firm. sheep and lambs receipts 18000 with steady tone. Beef data notes dressed beef and veal values, while cattle and sheep prices emphasize flat to steady quotes across categories.

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Washington Market Sees Rally In Rail and Gas Stocks

Trading at the Washington Stock Exchange showed brisk after call activity with Washington Railway and Electric rising to new highs as bids for large blocks remained strong. Washington Gas strengthened, mortgaged property for a theater deed was recorded, and federal rate actions paused awaiting further investigation amid traffic and rail docket orders.

Washington Stock Exchange Brergenthgler Washington Railway and Electric Common Washington Gas

New York Produce Prices and Markets Report Dec 1

The report lists mixed commodity quotes for New York and Philadelphia markets including butter eggs cheese and poultry. It notes steady to firm tones in many lines with specific figures for receipts prices and grades across butter cheese eggs and meats.

Daily Cotton Market and Florida Produce Prices

Wholesale quotations show Florida fruits and vegetables in good demand while home grown produce is scarce. Butter and cheese prices listed. poultry and eggs priced per pound or per dozen. Vegetables and green fruits include potatoes, onions, cabbage, cucumbers, beans, lettuce, and citrus with wide per unit ranges.

Florida Turkey Market New York State Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia Tennessee Turkey Michigan Celery, Co Almeria

Wall Street Gossip Special 10 The Washington Post

New York December 14 Jersey Central declares regular quarterly dividends totaling 12 percent for the year with extra payments paid earlier. Reading directors meet for action tomorrow, likely only the regular dividend. Atlantic Coast Line stock trades at 265 in Baltimore amid Louisville and Nashville interest. Lehigh Valley board to meet tomorrow after a 3 4 of 1 percent annual raise. Vandalia declares 4 percent total for the year, citing improved earnings. International Harvester up 314 points amid reorganization news under Sherman law. Eastman Kodak says no further price controls on its products.

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Cotton Market Volatile Ahead of Census Report

New York December cotton futures show a nervous, uneven session with gains of up to 11 points in late trading. December carries a premium over January as traders prepare for the census release, while spot cotton remains quiet and inland dealer activity centers on December deliveries.

New York Gulf

Baltimore market grains and metals report highlights

Baltimore spot contracts for corn oats rye show dull to firm pricing in wheat and butter and poultry markets listing Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby regions. New York copper prices ease while London copper steadies with Arctic trend and U.S. arrivals at 45 tons. customs show exports of 22 778 tons so far this month.

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New York Money Market Quotation Notes

New York money market reports show call money at 34 9 percent, prime mercantile paper around 4 to 40 percent, commercial bills at 427 percent, and sterling exchange steady with day bills at 4.8336 at bankers’ best. Mexican dollars and government funds appear steady amid regular railroad bond activity in Toledo and Ohio markets.

New York Tullos Prime Mercantile Slerithy Gerverri

Independent bondholders form clash over Wabash reorg

In New York and Chicago a split formed among bondholders opposed to the Wabash Railroad reorganization. An independent committee led by James N. Wallace seeks an independent receiver, arguing the current arrangement is too friendly to the directors and equitable trust group. A stockholders committee, headed by Charles Hi. Keep, may push for assessments on both common and preferred shares. Willard King of the Columbia Trust Company chairs a new independent bondholders panel.

New York Wabash Railroad Company Westinghouse Airbrake Company St. Louis Wabash Winslow 8. Pierce Equitable Trust Company James N. Wallace Central Trust Company Pierce Mr. Wallace Henry R Carse John J. Mitchel Robert I. Montgomery Ho A Pomroy William A. Read J. Herndon Smith Alexander M. White Albert A. Wiggin

Steel prices to go up at year end meeting

The regular monthly meeting of presidents of United States Steel subsidiaries was held in New York. Attendees discussed the upcoming year’s trade outlook and hinted at potential price increases in several products including sheet steel before year’s end, noting that Chairman Gary did not attend.

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New York Grain Markets Quoted Amid Weak Weather Outlook

Wheat futures eased after a morning advance as rain in Argentina improved conditions, with No 1 Northern Duluth at 118 1/2 and December at 98 for nearby. corn barely steady with 70 7/8 to 70 9/16 afloat. oats steady with nominal futures. Receipts totaled 196,800 bushels of wheat, 168,000 of corn, and 108,276 of oats. shipments likewise reported. In Iowa, a special stockholders meeting approved leasing all Iowa Central railroad properties to Minneapolis & St. Louis, subject to existing debts.

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Holiday Shopping Grows Ahead of Ever This Year

Holiday crowds surge as Christmas nears with shoppers urged to act quickly. The Post promotes a $4 dictionary through a six coupon offer, highlighting its modern content and Bible-like binding to secure presents before demand exhausts supplies.

Santa Claus Post

Nine Merchants Arrested for Poultry Display Violations

District health inspectors double efforts to enforce food laws. Nine merchants have been arrested recently for displaying dressed poultry on the outdoor stands as Christmas approaches.

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