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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1915

Page

3

Local market strength shown in securities trading

The market yesterday stayed firm though overall security activity was quiet. Mergenthaler moved to 172 and closed at 171 and a half while Ganston traded at 75 with steady demand. Greene Cananea Copper rose to 51 and a half on New York, bonds remained sought but scarce, and two banks declared quarterly dividends payable in January to holders of record in December.

Washington Railway and Electric Mergenthaler Ganston Zenston Rife Parte C. Greene Cananea New York American Security and Trust Company American National Bank

Washington Railway and Electric stocks and bonds summary

The record shows regular sales at noon with Washington Railway and Electric preferred at 83 percent, Mergenthaler Linotype at 172, Lanston Monotype across several lots, and mixed after-call prices around 171 for Linotype. Bond listings include Gas, railroad, utility and miscellaneous issues with yields and prices such as Georgetown Gas at 103, Capital Traction around 107, and Washington Gas near 106. Public utilities, type machine stocks, mining, banking, trust, savings, fire insurance and title insurance stocks are listed with varied prices, reflecting a broad market snapshot from the exchange.

Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Mergenthaler Linotype Lanston Monotype Geotown Gas Georgetown Gas Washington Col Railroad Bonds Capital Traction Co Avant P River R R A and P River Guar City Wash P. Con Mtg Wash Mit Co Steamboat Risgs Realty Rigea Realty Dual Traction Co Wash Ry & Elec. Com Wash Ry Elea Nor & Weat Washington Gas Val and Tel Co Mergenthaler Linotyne Finaton Monotype Cananea Copper National Bank Amtican Seer Eee Otumbia Warmers and Mechanics Federal Linceln Righe Trust Company Amer Security & Trust Nat'l Savings and Trust Union Trust Company Wash Loan and Trust Sontinental Arlington Tforcman Leerman National Union Columbia Title Thapin Sacks Covevee Paper Mtg Co Sue Am Necuritvy Storage Co Moisnington Market

Treasury Ledger Shows Fiscal Figures and Deficit Details

United States Treasury data reveals net general fund balance of 108.208 million, receipts 8.483 million, and payments at 257 thousand, with a fiscal year deficit of 50.389 million and total yearly shortfall of 55.984 million excluding Panama Canal and debt transactions.

United States Treasury Fanama Canal Essen General Fund, Assets Treasury United States Federal Reserve Notes National Bank Federal Reserve Banks Patrippines

Army and Navy Leave of Absence And Staff Movements

Army and Navy changes of the day grant leave of absence to Capt. Wallach M. Craigie and First Lieuts Pegrum Burch and Chapthe, with two month to two month ten day terms. Officers relocate from Fort Beavenworth to Fort Bayard and other posts, plus assignments to medical corps examination at Ancon Canal Zone.

Wallach M. Craigie Thirteenth Cavalry John C. Pegrum Ninth Cavalry Bruch L. Burch Fourteenth Cavalry James Hanson Quartermaster Corps James D. Taylor Seventh Infantry Army Service Medical Corps Henry D. Snyder Douglas F. Duval George ¥. Lull Ancon Canal Zone Army Henry L. Kinnison Brandis W. Griffin Sixth Field Artillery Henry L. Binnison Quartermaster 1 Corps Presidio Monterey Cal George F. Connolly Frederick B. Hennessy Third Field Artery Third Feld Artillery Fort Stl Oklo Harold 8. Hetrick Corps of Engineers Lock 48 Louisville Godfrey R. Pisek Medical Reserve Corps

Local Produce Market Prices from New York Area

A list of fresh produce and poultry prices including hens and ducks by pound, turkeys by pound, various meats, and table and green fruit items. Markets in New York State and nearby regions show per basket and per crate pricing for vegetables such as potatoes onions peppers lettuce tomatoes cabbage celery and citrus fruits with multiple price points and package sizes.

Virginia Florida N. c Banket California New York

Washington cattle market sales brief irregular entry

A fragmented Washington cattle market listing shows mixed lot terms including dogs dressed small veal calves and lambs with scattered figures like 8644 81449 94a and 399. The readable fragments indicate livestock categories and prices without a continuous narrative or clear totals.

New York Money Market Summary

New York money market rates show Mercantile paper at 3 to 3.5 percent, sterling bills at 4.62 to 4.75 percent, demand bills varied with cables, and several currencies quoted with small percentage ranges. Government bonds were steady, railroad bonds irregular with weaker loans, call money steady with a high 2 percent, low 1.5 percent, closing bids around 1.4 percent.

New York Mercantile Paper Ruvnea Bar Ailver

Taxable Status of Stock Dividends Declared

Treasury Department ruled black dividends paid from net earning surplus or undivided profits of corporations and joint stock companies are taxable income. Individual tax returns must include such dividends if annual net income exceeds 2000 dollars.

Treasury Department

Grain market climbs on foreign demand in Chicago trade

Chicago wheat futures reach new highs as foreign demand boosts buying 1916 crop with gains across wheat corn and oats. Prices show December at 1.24 May 1.25 and varying futures closes. Provisions swing from declines to gains as markets respond to demand.

Chicago Lord

New York Cotton Dips Then Steadies in Dec 23 Trade

A pessimistic export view weighed on cotton early, but prices recovered with March contracts closing at 12.14 after hitting 12.07. The market finished 4 points lower overall, with January through October futures showing modest gains and losses amid mixed session action.

New York

The Metal Market Brings Copper Prices Forward

In New York on December 23 copper remained firm with electrolytic bids at 21.00 to 21.25 while iron held steady. London spot copper quoted at £84 3s 6d with futures £84 6s and electrolytic at £102. spot tin £166 with futures £167 and antimony at £125.

New York London

GENERAL MOTORS TO BE SOLD

Stockholders of the Chevrolet Motor Company authorized an increase of capital from 20 million to 80 million dollars and allowed exchange of Chevrolet for General Motors shares at five to one. The move, not unanimously supported, aroused concerns about its advantage.

New York Chevrolet Motor Company Chevrolet General Motors General Motors Company Chevrolet Company Interesta Butler End Cooke Moaidé Ladies’ Exchange Vermont Ladies Hemen

New Haven Case Rested In Sherman Antitrust Trial

Defense counsel completed what was described as the longest argument for dismissal of an indictment in the history of the local federal court in the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad case. The government rebuttal closed today and resumes tomorrow as Judge Hunt prepares to rule after adjournment.

New York New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad

New York Produce Prices for Butter Eggs Cheese and More

New York market roundup reports steady butter and pork with varied creamery and firsts prices. Egg receipts total 8 722 with nearby hens white and brown values listed, while cheese and flour show firm trends and lard remains barely steady. Turkeys and poultry prices edge lower or steady with alive markets noted. Sugar and molasses futures stay quiet against refined markets.

New York Hennery

Live Stock Market Report From Chicago and New York

Chicago hog receipts total about 51 000 with weak prices across the board. Cattle receipts around 3 000 show firm native beef steer values and mixed gains for cows and calves. Sheep in Chicago about 5 000 with wethers and lambs trading higher. New York sales cite no trading for beef and hogs though calves and lambs show certain price ranges.

Chicago New York

Wheat and grain markets report from New York

New York grain notes show spot strength for wheat with No 1 durum at 139½, No 1 northern Duluth at 132 and No 1 northern Manitoba at 130½, with futures also firm. Corn and oats remain firm with No 2 yellow at 821/2 and No 2 white at 47 to 48 cents.

New York Duluth Manitoba Buffalo

Cottonseed Oil Market Prices In New York Trade

New York December 28 prime crude at 7.20 7.27 prime summer yellow spot and December 8.30 January 8.31 February and March 8.30 April 8.22 May 8.41 June 8.43 July 8.50 prime white and summer yellow at 0.50 per hundredweight readout.

New York

Baltimore Markets Stock and Livestock Prices Report

In Baltimore markets, oats shipments from elevators total 638,173 bushels with varying white corn prices, and live poultry prices cover chickenga old hens roosters and various ducks, turkeys, geese, and pigeons. Butter and eggs prices for creamery, dairy prints, and regional firsts are listed with regional variations.

Baltimore Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia Southern

Personal ads and psychic service notices in a neighborhood page

A crowded small ad column offers cash for worn clothing and accessories, palm readings, clairvoyants, and various quick fortune services. Names include J Tarshes, Braham, Zangig, Madame De Laine, Mrs G Partridge, and others. Listings mention phone contacts, hours, and discounts, with assorted misprints and low-cost reader offers.

J. Tarshes Fuarador Institute Washington W_ Rice North Braham Peerty Man Juath Zandig Lab St Daoud ST. N. W Mme. DE Laine DE i. Whedler

Auto sales and garaged bargains in Washington list

A crowded classified page offers used autos from 1914 to 1918 era with models from Ford, Pierce Arrow, Maxwell and Chalmers. Several sales mention touring cars, roadsters, limousines, and trucks with prices from $80 to $850, plus inquiries at multiple addresses in Washington, D C. Also ads for garages, auto bodies and recovered lost items with casual notices and rewards.

Bo Haoa Trust Overland Bterrett & Fierage Champlain Ave Kalotama Road Tone North Franklin Educ Aroprook Union Garage Bet Cin Asea G St Bet Alpena Reo Maxwell Burger Motor Co O. J. Rogers N. Broad St Philadelphia Studebaker Pierce-Arrow Inquira FORD Frank Laycock Hamilton Elty Frank Laycock Samiiton North Capitol Perry Kinyoun Col. Ae Mike New Chalmers Tyndall St. Nw Eixten I. O'Neill Warder St W. R. Graham 5Th St Trumbull Pope-Wavhaly Phen Malin W. M. Ward Union Trust H. W. Hall Gata ETF SAN Sey Partiel Papanen Perry Rice T. Tait Youn Huelid St. A WEST Arington Rock Creek Park Buick North Standard -Garage P. L. Paylor 14Th St District Taxi Service Sebolal Servion Aber Sle Aos

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