Dullest Day Of Year In Stock Exchange Trading
New York December 2 dealings on the stock exchange showed the dullest and most uninteresting day of the year with only 112000 shares traded. Some issues rose on speculative buying while Consolidated Gas and others advanced. Banks prepared for year end disbursements as money rates eased and sterling exchange showed demand for foreign funds. The mercantile picture indicated lower wholesale and manufacturing trade with reduced merchandise stocks.
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New York Treasury Receipts and Balances Report December 22 1910
Financial report shows customs receipts 743 008 48 internal revenue 921 979 42 and miscellaneous 131 900 total 1 799 886 75. Disbursements 2 008 885 48. deficit 202 798 73. Gold and silver reserves and outstanding issues detailed. wheat corn and grain prices listed with steady spot and contract values.
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Washington stock exchange cotton dull ahead of holidays
New York December 23 dullness ruled the cotton market with no new features. Prices closed steady with a 2 to 8 point street decline, near the low for active months. Export demand remained heavy with over 120000 bales for the day and about 4100000 bales in the season to date, above last year’s pace.
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Cotton Market and Prices Report from Washington and New Orleans
A mixed commodity notice reports cotton supply statistics from Washington and New Orleans, listing visible supply totals, regional balances, and world distribution. It also covers wholesale prices for eggs butter poultry vegetables fruits and meats, with regional quotations and standard market ranges.
Wall Street Gossip Indicates Very Quiet Trading Day
Special to The Washington Port from New York reports a thin market with sporadic activity and traders in muted mood as Christmas approaches. London and other exchanges show limited opening, while the curb and tile boards see little business and wage cuts rumored in steel firms’ independents.
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Washington Stock Exchange Holiday Session Report
Yesterday's Washington Stock Exchange session showed light trading with festive atmosphere as workers received Christmas boxes at the captain's desk. Only a few sales occurred with Washington Gas trading around 76 and 75 3-4, Graphophone preferred at 24, and Capital Traction at 123 1/2, with no session until next Tuesday.
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Clearing House Committee Reports On Transit and Checks System
The executive committee of the clear ing house section of the American Bankers Association met at the Continental and Commercial National Bank in Chicago on December 16. Members included E. F. R. Fancher, Ralph Van Vecten, C. A. Ruggles, George C. Power, J. E. Ottley, and Fred E. Farnsworth. They approved the transit managers report and discussed a plan to standardize letters and numbers on checks to ease transit. Farnsworth to prepare the formal draft for the committee’s next meeting in New York in March.
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Metal Market Data From New York Trade Notes
The Metal Market reports copper prices in New York with December January at 12 16 12.25 and February March at 12.16 12.30 as dull. London futures quoted £88 12s 6d and 137 7s 6d. Lake copper ranges around 13.00 13.23 and 12.79 13.00 with iron and casting prices listed for No 1 and No 2 foundry irons in various grades.
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New Business Trends in Steel and Textile Markets
R G Dun reports mixed signals as holiday demand boosts retail sales while iron and steel activity slows. Pipe iron remains in demand, pig iron quiet, and railroad and construction work show cautious progress. Textile buyers struggle to price goods above rising production costs, while leather and footwear markets soften with holidays.
New York Produce Market Report Shows Mixed Commodities
New York and Chicago trading notes indicate steady butter and cheese, with eggs weak and receipts high. Meat prices move in varied directions as beef, pork, and lamb markets reflect uneven demand and seasonal shifts.
New York Grain Markets Close Steady on Rain Shortage
New York trading closed with steady to firm tones across wheat corn and oats amid small offerings and rainless conditions in the Southwest. December wheat at 9784, May 102% close, July steady. Corn and oats show minimal gains with receipts and shipments listed, while money markets hold steady and bond prices firm. Hood’s Sarsaparilla promoted as a remedy for indigestion.
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Haiti Seeks Million Dollar Loan Through U S Visit
Haitian commissioners in the United States press a $1,000,000 loan to cover government salary arrears. They hold talks with the Haitian Minister to the United States as prospects for negotiation brighten. The move may relate to a French bank proposal, seen as an interim measure pending that issue’s resolution.
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Postal banks to open January 3 across the nation
Forty eight postmasters from Washington return home after completing training at the Postmaster General Hitchcock's office. They will oversee the first wave of postal savings operations, each chosen as the representative second class office in its state for the trial banking program.
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Appointed Virginia State Auditor Accepts Gov Mann’s Offer
Roswell Donohoe, editor of the Fairfax Herald and former State senator, was named by Gov. Mann to fill the unexpired term of Col. Morten Marye as State auditor after Marye’s death. Donohoe telegraphed his acceptance. the office must remain closed until bond is posted.
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Textile wage forecast linked to tariff revision by Woolen Co
President William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company warns that Congress cutting tariff schedule KK on wool and woolens will trigger nationwide wage reductions in textiles. He asserts schedule K has not raised clothing costs and that it has yielded $260,000,000 in revenue over ten years.
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Oil Company Officials Arrested for Mail Fraud
Bakersfield California December 2. Thomas M Montgomery treasurer and J R Montgomery board member of the Cleveland Oil Company were arrested on Federal charges of using the mails to defraud investors. The raid followed officers’ swoop on the Los Angeles offices Wednesday and the arrests of William J Bachelder secretary and G G Gillette. All four were indicted by the Federal grand jury.
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Miner Debtor Downing Faces Bankruptcy in New York Court
Utica New York December 23 August 8 Downing an Albany educator filed for bankruptcy in U S district court here showing debts of 11907 and assets 1002 He says he incurred debts as maker or indorser of notes and used his own credit to obtain funds for the Opp Mining Company of Jacksonville Oregon and other mining concerns of which he is an officer.
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Inauguration of Ramon Barros Guco as Chilean President
Ramon Barros Guco was today inaugurated President of Chile before a large crowd with Argentina sending a diplomatic and military delegation. Luca was elected on October 16 to succeed Montt who died in Europe August 16. Vice President Alsano then led duties until his September 6 death. Minister of Justice Figueroa has been acting president since.
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Liners Bring Record Christmas Mail From Europe
Special to The Washington Fest New York December 23 Two incoming liners set a Christmas mail record from Europe as the Lusitania and St Louis together carried 10 987 sacks The St Louis brought 5832 and the Lusitania 6165 The previous high was 5174 sacks by the Teutonic last Friday The Lusitania faced west erly gales delaying her arrival and a quarantine delay before exam ination of a sick passenger no serious condition found after a short detention The St Louis arrived from Southampton today and brought further mail satisfaction
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Italy Preempts Sulphur Mines to Block U S Rivalry
Italy fears the American archaeological expedition to Cyrene will attempt to buy sulphur mines, risking the Sicilian sulphur trade. Negotiations are under way for Italy to preempt the mines to prevent concession to another power. France is sought for indirect support to curb American enterprise from Tripoli, protecting Tunis and Algiers phosphate interests.
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