Stocks Regain Losses as Market Displays Low Volume
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange showed the smallest full-session activity since February 1838 with about 59,000 shares changing hands. The market drifted, led by declines then partial recoveries, while Panhandle preferred regained a dividend and some steel products posted modest gains.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Dielding
Paul
New York Money Market and Commodities Summary
Money market notes from New York and Philadelphia report steady sterling exchange with 60 day and demand bills at fixed levels. Time loans easy at 3 to 4 on 60 and 90 days, rail bonds irregular, call money firmer. Philadelphia market shows firm butter and eggs, steady cheese, and wheat lower with No 2 red spot exports and Northern Duluth exports around 52.
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New York
Mercantiis
Sterling Exchange
Philadelphia
Lorner
Duluth
Chicago
Ter
Manitoba
Buffalo
Local Produce Market Sees Plenty for New Year Demand
Fresh poultry and fat geese expected to be plentiful for New Year’s Day with prices near Christmas levels. Receipts in vegetables tight this week as demand dips for the season. Poultry alive prices listed for spring chickens and hens, cheese and butter trends noted, eggs prices given for nearby regions, and extensive vegetable and fruit price ranges across staples like potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, citrus, and greens.
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New York State
New
Virginia
West Virginia
Southeast Virginia
California
Florida
Local Financial and Business Notes From a Busy Market Day
Local bond activity showed a narrow market yet more exchange sales than recent days. Washington Railway and Electric 4s traded in good demand at 3 4, Potomac Electric 5s at 98 12, and United States coupon sales at par, with few other changes. Treasury decision 2088 on broker notes prompted clarifications by Commissioner Osborn, outlining that only broker contracts evidence taxable notes, not mere delivery notices. Typesetting Machine Litigation saw Mergenthaler Linotype win two patent verdicts over International Typesetting Machine, despite EMI’s receivership. Banking committees announced by President Evans cover postgraduate, debate, public affairs, program, and transportation panels with named bankers from major institutions across the country.
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Bank of Germany
London
Stock Exchange
United States
Bain
Washington Railway and Electric
Potomac Electric Consolidated
Treasury
Osborn
Evans
American Institute of Banking
R. 5. Hecht
Hibernia Bank and Trust Company
New Orleans
Robert H. Bear
Old South Trust Company
Boston
J. A. Broderick
United States Treasury Department
Washington
Joseph J. Schroeder
National Bank of the Republic
Chicago
Joshua Evang, Jr
Rigs National Bank
B. Devereux
National Savings and Trust Company
J. Leland Cross
First National Bank
Birmingham
M. W. Harrison
Brooklyn Savings Bank
Brooklyn
LeRoy V. Hilder
Ed Island Hospital Trust Company
Providence
Arthur H. Cooley
Security Trust Company
Hartford
A. McWilliam
Savings Bank
American Bankers’ Association
New York City
R. H. Mac Michael
Dexter-Horton National Bank
Seattle
H. J. Dreher
Marshall & Silsley Bank
Milwaukee
C. W. Allendoerfer
Kansas City
Frank C. Mortimer
Berkeley
Cal
Raymond B. Cox
Webster &Auss National Bank
Thomas
San Francisco
D. Beckley
City National Bank
Dallas
Tex
Washington Cattle Market Record Highlights Prices
Hogs per ib value T3. Sheep per ib Qs. Veal calves, choice per b. 10. Spring cattle and dressed hogs noted in brief market column with prices and items.
Livestock Market Scores From Chicago and New York Lists
Chicago and New York market summaries show varying receipts and wide price ranges for hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs. Hogs receipts near 60000 in Chicago with values from 6.00 to 7.20. cattle receipts about 15000 with native and western slates. sheep strong with 145000 head and prices around 6.75 to 7.25. New York reports mixed steers cows calves and yearlings with notable calves at 8.00 to 18.00 and lambs 7.50 to 9.20 amid irregular activity.
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Chicago
New York
Holland Works: Wait On Tariff Effects Delays Wage Cuts
New York December 90 The United States Steel Corporation delays wage cuts for skilled artisans and workers as managers including Judge Gary weigh how a low tariff may curb imports and press costs. They note foreign trade goals and war impact could sustain high wages despite possible future price pressures.
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New York
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Federal Steel Company
Milmois
United States
Marshall Field
F. H. Porter
Chicago
H. H
Dividend on Panhandle Declares 2 Percent Stock Dividend
The Panhandle system of the Pennsylvania Railroad declares a 2 percent dividend on preferred stock, bringing the yearly total to 4 percent for preferred holders while common stock yields 0.75 percent. In 1918 both stock classes paid 5 percent. Separately, New York Cotton Exchange revision fixes grades differences for old style January contract with premiums above middling rising by 5 to 9 points.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis
Panhandle
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Cpot
New York Produce and Grain Markets Mixed Holiday Trading
New York price rundown shows butter receipts at 6 587 tubs with creamery extras and steady cheese and eggs. cotton futures drift with a close steady after holiday accounts. Wheat and corn ease in Chicago trade as export outlook jitters weigh. oats steady, lard and pork steadiness noted amid varied rail market levels.
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New York
Dec
Stesay
Middle West
Toh Tor
Tariff Law Test On Wages In Iron and Steel Firms
Holland argues the tariff may not force wage cuts and that a thorough test could show high wages can be retained while competing domestically and internationally in iron and steel production. He suggests time is needed to prove the policy's effect.
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Holland
February Wheat Prices Reach New Portland High
Wheat prices on the Portland exchange climb to record highs with February blue stem at 1.382 per bushel and March club at 1.321 per bushel. Dealers report 35 years of data show these are the highest prices ever recorded in Portland and the Northwest.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Exchange
Northwest
Bankruptcy Sale Battle Delays Injunction Decision
Justice McCoy refused to block a securities sale by order in Equity Court No 1. District National Bank argues collateral notes authorize the sale to cover loans to Lewis Johnson & Co. Receivers say time is not inauspicious and location is suitable. John W Shaw seeks recovery of fifteen Brooklyn Rapid Transit shares. Receivers must show cause by today why stock surrender should not be ordered.
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Amalgamated Copier
Lehigh Valley
Lousville & Nashville
Agricultural
T. M
Texas
Missouri Pacific
American Car & Fdr
New Haven
New York Centraley
W ‘Am
Norfolk & Western
American Tel & Tel
Northern Pacific
Bo Barine American Tobacco
Pacific Mail
Pennsylvania
Anaconds Mining Co
People's Gas
Atebleon
Pitts., O
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Atchison Pfd
Atlantic Coast Line
Fitteburgh Coat
Baltimore & Ohio
Pressed Steel
Bethieiem Steel
Brooklyn
Ray Copper
TWC
Canadian Paciéc
Reading
Central Leather
Republic Iron & Steel
Chesapeake and Ohio
Rep
Iron & Steel
Chicago Great Western
Rock Island Co
Rock Ieland Co
Nbieall
Northwestern
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Seaboard Air Line
Gelerado Fuel & Iron
Sloes S’d. Steel & Iron
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Consolidated Fer
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Erie
Union Paci
General Electric
United States Realty
Great Northern Ptd
Tiga
United States
Great North
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Stattle Steel
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United States Steel
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Buty Wabash Jlnter
Harvester
Sg Ae Inter-Marine
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International Pump
Kansas City Southern
Weatinghouse
Laclede Gas
Wheellog
Erle
Justice McCoy
J. W. Shaw
Justles McCoy
Equity Court No
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District National Bank
Lewis Johnson & Co
District Natonal Bank
Barnard & Johnson
Wharton E. Lester
Kenyon and Lammond
John W. Shaw
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Jany
Hoehling, Peelle & Ogilby
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court NO. 1
Koerner
Army and Navy Changes of the Day
Army personnel moves include First Lieut Frederick West extending leave a month. Several officers reassigned to duties in Columbus Ohio Portland Oregon Fort Leavenworth Kansas and Fort Lesworth Kansas among others. Engineers and ordnance corps see transfers to Cincinnati San Antonio Watervliet and Honolulu with inspector instructor roles and staff appointments noted.
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Frederick 2 West
Infantry
William ©. Brown
Tenth Cavalry
Columbus Barracks
Ohlo
Herbert A. White
Canal Zone
Richard K. Cravens
Coast Artillery Corps
Portland
Fort
Winfield Scott
John 3. Torfey, Jr
Seventh Infantry
Indiana
Fort Lesvenworth
Kans
Malin Graig
First Cavalry
Tezag City
Fex
J. Franklin Bell
Chief of Engineers
Cincinnati
Ohio
Alvin B. Barbell
San Francisco
Cal
Guy L. Gearhart
Coast Artilley Corps
135Th Company
Honolulu
Hawaii
Louis I. Dougherty
Third Field Artillery
Chicago
William F. Sharp
Salt Lake City
Utah
Roswell
N. Bex
Edgar
Gorrell
Thirtieth Infantry
Thomas Livingston
Seventh Cavalry
Thirteenth Infantry
Franz J. Weinler
Ordnance Department
Harry BE. Jordan
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Teland
Naval Orders and Vessel Movements Report
Naval orders detach officers to various commands including Capt J H Glennon to home and wait orders Capt H C Bunn to command Wyoming Kieu and others assigned to hydrographic duties New York Severn Davy yard Philadelphia and more Detachments include Ensign Winters to naval hospital Philadelphia and Ensign Weylem to Pittsburgh Shipyard Fore River in Quincy Mass Movements: Delaware and Oregon sail from Norfolk for Vera Cruz and Bremerton for trials with arrivals at Hampton Roads Norfolk and other yards.
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J. H. Glennon
H. C. Bunn
New York Harbor
Wyoming
Kieu
J. P. Lannon
Bureau of Ordnance
Washington, T. C
W. 8. Anderson
Des Molnen
Davy Yard
New York
Ensim G. W. D. Dashiell
Kansas
Severn
T. H. Winters
Atlantic Reserve Fleet
Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
G. G. Weylem
Albany
Pittsburgh
W. Seaman
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
T. Def. Harris
Navy Yard
N.A
Lh. M. Atkins
Fore Iver Shipbuilding Company
Quincey
Mass
T. B. Casey
Mare Island
Cal
Colorado
Carp
J. G. McPherson
Talon Tron Works
San Francisco
Payets
H. Voued
Brown
Delaware
Norfolk
Vera Cruz
Orion
Hampton Roads
Oregon
Bremerton
Jenkins
Orton
Uness
Orfolk Yard
Baltimore Markets Wheat and Poultry Prices Compiled
Baltimore markets report mixed grain and livestock quotes for December 20 with No 2 red wheat at 1.2944 and 1.20% for steamer, oats at 54, poultry prices across chicks ducks and geese listed by weight and age, butter varieties priced, eggs and other dairy values noted, copper futures quoted near 18.75 to 12.27, and city credit balances and shipment totals provided.
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Westerm
Kent Island
Doz
Western State
West Virginia
Southarn
Perkins Meutewate Case Cleared in County Court
In a county court session L L Perkins faced charges from a dual claim by AL CE and Sonthe. The proceedings concluded with a resolution and orders issued to the involved parties. Further details were not disclosed in the readable text.
Legal Record highlights across DC courts and estates
District courts hear multiple matters including divorce granted in Koerner case, bankruptcy payment authorizations, and trusteeship enlargements. Civil suits list judgments, motions for new trials, and probate actions for Mary Davis, James Higgins, Florence King, and others with attorneys named. Real estate transfers and damages claims from 1915 appear for properties in Pennsylvania Northwest and Columbia Road areas.
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Justice McCoy
Mary BE. S. Davis
Dara
James B. Higgins
John H. Higgins
Bond
Hamlston
Yerkes & Hamilton
Florence King
W. H. Diesel
Mary E
Martin
Deeds of Trust Across Washington Areas Listed
A lengthy notice enumerates numerous deeds of trust securing varied sums and terms across multiple DC neighborhoods including Pleasant Plains, Connecticut Avenue Terrace, Chevy Chase, Petworth, Ingleside, Mount Pleasant and Craven Terrace. Names of grantors and trustees appear with property lots and square numbers, detailing lenders such as Perpetual Building Association, Washington Six Percent Permanent Building Association and Bank of Commerce and Savings, with terms ranging from three to eight years and interest rates from five to six percent.
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George L. Johnson
George M. Emmerich
Touglasa S. Mackall
Washington
Permanent Building Association
Sanuel W. Hrory
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Uolon Trust Company
Pleasant Plains
John W. Trawnor
Tenatee
James Berry
Marvin AquAtie
Perpetual Building Association
Connecticut Avenue Terrace
Charlea
A. Thomas Et Ax
PL V. Mitchell
John EH. Mitchell
Quaker City Investment Company Incorporated
Chevy Chase Termack Hianehe
Andersen
Allan £. Walker
William
Ingleside
Joseph H. Milonnetty
Maurice D. Rosenberg
Floyd E. Davis
Bank of Commerce and Savings
Mt, Pleasant and
Pleasant
Sismetis P. Zavran
Charles BE. McNabb
Edward F. Calladay
Gerteade
EB. McNab
Craven Terrace
Henry A. Vale
American Security and Trust Company
National Savings and Trust Company
Mount Pleasant
Atawally BP
Zavrax
Bestor R. Waltera
Boteriog Nicholson
Jesse Bb. Pope
Lot
Square Cat Purity Paper Bottle Company
Wilton J. Lambert
Christopher H. Pope
Mansey Trust Company
Columbia Yewilts
Mansey G Miller Et Ux
Will Sell Bonds and Stocks by Thomas L. Hume Broker
Will sell a range of bonds and stocks including Potomac Consol 4% at 2000, Washington Gas 5% at 103, Georgetown Game at 10244, Commercial Club 3% at 35, and Mergenthaler at 200 ex div. Also Lanston at 63 1/4, Heurich’s Brewing at 154, and many others. All executions for cash with buying and selling orders on all listed stocks and bonds. cash at your own bank. Thomas L. Hume, Broker, 1440 G St Rooms 9-11, Tel. M1348.
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Whaee Vee Rev. & Electric
Potomac
Georgetown
Mergenthaler
Lanston
District Nat. Bank
Heurich'’s Brewing
Rizge National Bank
Henk Commerce & Savings
Franklin Nat. Bank
Georgetown Gana
Thomas L. Hume
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