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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1914

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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 T. L 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 Bce St L Seaboard Air Line Gelerado Fuel & Iron Sloes S’d. Steel & Iron BOQ Consolidated Fer Erie Lst Union Packie Erie Union Paci General Electric United States Realty Great Northern Ptd Tiga United States Great North Ceited Stattle Steel Illincia Central United States Steel Utah Copper Interborough Det Alt Wyt Va.-Caro Chemical Bocdterborough Met Goty Buty Wabash Jlnter Harvester Sg Ae Inter-Marine Wabash Pfd International Paper Maryland International Pump Kansas City Southern Weatinghouse Laclede Gas Wheellog Erle Justice McCoy J. W. Shaw Justles McCoy Equity Court No District Supreme Court 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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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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