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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1911

Page

2

Union Pacific Southern Pacific announce track expansion

New York January 31 The Union Pacific and Southern Pacific directors said immediate work will complete the line from Omaha westward including a new track on the Oregon Short Line to Portland. The plan signals continued double tracking and expansion across the system amid mixed market signals and a fading steel demand outlook.

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New York Bond Market Quiet Amid Mixed Copper Trade

In New York on January 21 bond and commodity items showed quiet copper with spot and futures activity. Futures nervous and higher on covers, May around 101.19 to 101.62, amid lighter receipts and steadier cables. Elevator No. 1 Northern Duluth priced at 1.18 to 1.89 with other readings noted, while market receipts totaled about 39,475.

New York Amit Mey London Ifms Fae Uttom Hanse Samuay Emarns Sacar Seth Duluth Pennsylvania Tugiat Muscovado Rio Santos Oo Cordova Nomimnet

Market News Highlights From Washington and Surrounding Areas

Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange was active but cautious with Washington Gas steady at 791-2 and 150 shares traded. Washington Railway showed weakness, bids around 361-2, greens Cananea and Capital Traction active, and multiple issues including bank stocks and bonds noted with modest activity. The Capital Traction annual report for 1910 showed gross receipts of 2,675,859 and end-year balance of 57,000.18. Seaboard Air Line earnings remained strong for the third week of January.

Washington Washington Gas §S ORY I Capital Traction Potomac Janston Mongtspe Greena-Cananea Merchanta and Alechantes’ Barings Provident Savings Hank Rid Aker Georgetown Gas Cert Ind Washington Gas Anacostia Columbia Ry Metropolitat_B Wash. Ry Alex Mt. Vern Elec Power Con. Mort. Aeone Fia American Emerson Steam Pump Gepitar Ash Ile Virginia Ry Virginia Rv Norfolk Amoerlean Telreetown Sroc Mergenthaler Lanston Greene-Cananea Capital National City Farmers and Mechanics Lincoln TBR Metropollitan American Security and Trust National Savings and Trustre Jon Trust Conanial Washington Loenan United States Trust Company Iso Home Savings Bank Merchants and Mech Vics Savings Bank Union Savings Bank Dime Saving Washington Savini Bank Provident Sax Fogs Hank Insuil Arlington Orcoran A. Oss Potuiia Tle Columbia Tite ATSC Emerson Steam Pump Co Merchaurne Washington Stock Exchange Washington Railway and Electric Common Oda Capital Traction Bank and Trust Company Provident Savings Potomac Electric First Capital Traction Company Senate Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Air Lines Railway

Daily Cotton Market Shows Demand for New Crop

The market notes improved demand for the new cotton crop and firmer late months amid drought in the Southwest. Overall sentiment firm, with values inching higher. old top months lag slightly. Interior movement hints at 14,000 bale weekly stock draw in 13 towns, and port receipts remain heavy at month end. Clearances remain robust, season total at 5,359,024 bales versus 4.20% last year. Southern spot markets steady with little change. Open high low bid figures for MAG TL, WHEAT, GATS, and RYE cited.

New York

Wall Street Gossip Spurs Railroad Stock Speculation

New York January 31 speculation in railroad stocks rose as reports linked Union Pacific expansion to funds for the Spokane Portland and Seattle line and North Bank Wine. The HiN company plans to raise capital to 25 million for Oregon construction and future growth. Hill and Atchison gains were noted as strong indicators in the market.

Washington Post New York Pacific Northwest Union Pacific North Bank Spokane Portland Seattle Columbia River Oregon Harriman Hin Company

Tobacco sale record broken in Danville market

Danville Virginia January 31 records show the loose leaf tobacco market set a new high for the season though several hundred piles remained unsold at closing. About 1 000 000 pounds sold on the floors of seven warehouses with triple sales continuing until 4 pm. Auctioneers are required to sell 15 piles per hour. most tobacco offered is dark mahogany and prices stay firm across grades amid favorable weather.

Danville Tobacco Association

Steel Dividends Declared and Optimistic Outlook

United States Steel Corporation reports for the quarter ended December show earnings of 20.46 million with total 1910 earnings at 141.14 million and a 1½ percent preferred dividend plus 1¼ percent common. Chairman Gary notes improving demand. tin plate and wire are especially active as bookings rise from December to January.

Gary New York United States Steel Corporation Thomas Morrison Pittsburg James A. Farrell William E. Corey Harriman Lines Union Pacific Southern Pacific

Notice of bankruptcy and first creditors meeting for Abe Fox

In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Abe Fox is adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for February 10, 1911 at 1 oclock a.m. in Room 698 Columbian Building No 456 Fifth Street Northwest Washington D C. Creditors may attend to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee to Bankruptcy FE Calmont officiating.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Abe Fox Columbian Building Fifth Street Washington, D FE. Calmont Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Catherine McDermott District of Coumbia A. D Bridget Reed 160Th Street Altest James Tanner Register of Wills G. Percy McGlue S. Tate Brron Andrews Janary Belle Fisk Andrews Tee Mendota Reg Jeter Wilson , Barksdale Ae Court OF the Jacindia Smith

Equity Suit To Clear Title In District Of Columbia Land

Equity case files in the District of Columbia allege steps to establish fee simple title for William A. Tre dmond trustee and others against lands once part of Ignatius Fenwick Young’s purchase. The order sets appearance deadlines for Enoch Zell Mary Zell and John Carroll Brent and requires notice in Washington Times Washington Post and Washington Law Reporter.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Wiliam A. Redmond Enoch F. Zell Mary H. Zell John Carroll Brent Equity William A. Tredmond District of Columbia Ignatius Fenwick Young Washington Berry Edward Herbert A. D Goo Cattee Washington Times Washington Post Washington Law Reporter District of Colmbia Whndell R. Stafford J. R. Young William F. Lemon William W. Kinsles Charles Geise City of Washington Waas Nellie Gelse The Ashley M. Gould JR. Young F. &. Cunningham

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