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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1913
Page
22
New York stock activity was narrow and irregular as investors paused speculating amid mixed results. Independent steel rose with Colorado Fuel gaining 4 points to a record 155, while Pennsylvania broke nearly two points on reports of a large stock dividend and broader market weakness persisted.
The New York clearing house banks and trust companies report an excess reserve of 18,125,200 dollars, down 4,940,200 from last week. Loans up 25,838,000 to 1,996,955,000, deposits rise 8,992,000, and specie falls 1,222,600. Overall deposits total 63,213,900 with a 16,125,200 surplus above the 2 percent minimum. money flows cite export gold demand and note redemptions in Washington as factors. Wheat and oats futures show steadiness with mixed spot and export activity in New York and Duluth markets.
Regular call at Washington noon shows Railways and Electric issues quoted around 2444 for 1 000 and small blocks at 4% 8414 474 3444 and 5000 at 44 44 44. Washington Gas trading varied with multiple 85 and 75 quotes. Langston Monotype at 88. After call Railways and Electric at 54% for 1 000. Eggs cheese wheat corn oats poultry potatoes listed with regional price ranges and condition notes. North Lima and Lima area prices shown for February 1 with balance and shipment figures. New York metal markets quiet with copper around 16.50–16.75.
Special report notes Union Pacific ends joint traffic with Southern Pacific effective January 31 1913 with a city by city representation list. Virginian Railway stockholders approve a common stock reduction to 91 million dollars. Colorado Fuel plans back dividend funded from treasury, while early January stock and bond activity shows a downturn. Fourth National Bank reports broad optimism for the incoming administration and continued robust business expectations despite political chatter.
Last week on the Washington Stock Exchange saw 1.69 shares of stock and 1500 in bonds traded with Washington Railway and Electric and Washington Gas dominating. The market closed strong with no weakness shown and high grade issues trading up. Railway and Electric common liquidated at 36 while preferred held around 90. Gas advanced gradually. Major bank and utility stocks remained steady as trading shifted to 4a bonds and Potomac Electric during the week. Potomac Electric Power reported 1912 gross revenue 1,829,258 with 561,756 surplus. City and Suburban Railway posted a 15,942-year-end surplus. Brightwood and other lines showed mixed results. Federal and Continental Trusts reported strong first-year performance and growing deposits. Federal deposits rose to 617,224.14 with calls for stock payment due mid-month.
Wholesale market report from New York on February 1 lists butter receipts at 3,206 tubs and steady cheese amid 134 boxes. eggs firmer with 5,286 cases received. live poultry quiet with Western birds and turkeys noted, dressed meat steady. flour and rye flour prices mixed. notes on grains, oils, sugar, coffee, and vegetables with widespread steady to firm tones and earlier price ranges.
Washington faces pressure from manufacturers to cut tariff schedules, while Democrats push a genuine competitive tariff to aid a contented nation. The piece notes markets warn of tariff uncertainty, while underwood calculations show potential consumer savings from cuts, and argues labor will benefit from lower living costs and cheaper raw materials.
Chicago hogs receipts 14009 market strong to higher. mixed 7.47 to 7.70, heavy 7.10 to 7.70, bulk 7.60 to 7.65. Cattle receipts 200 steady. beefs 6.25 to 9.20, Texas steers 4.90 to 5.75, stockers 4.75 to 7.60, cows and heifers 2.90 to 4.73, calves 6.50 to 10.25. Sheep receipts 19000 steady. native muttons 4.60 to 5.90, Western 4.75 to 6.85, yearlings 6.35 to 6.? lambs 6.00 to 7.75. New York reports beef steady. calves 2.25 to 4.25, veals 2.00 to 12.30, country-dressed veals 18 to 15%. Sheep and lambs receipts 2093 steady. sheep 3.75 to 5.50, lambs 7.50 to 9.25. Hog receipts 1473 in New York, market weak for some, choice pigs at 26 per 100 pounds.
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports a world trade total of 51 million in the surplus of exports over imports for the nation. Imports were about 1,815 million and exports 2,399 million, Cuba ranking third among buyers and Great Britain the leading partner, with Canada Germany and the Netherlands also strong markets. Trade with Argentina and Brazil increased, Japan showed growth, and even Mexico's commerce rose.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia February 1 Gov Mann hears final pleas of counsel relatives and friends for Floyd and Claude Allen condemned in the Hillsville shooting last March Miss Nellie Wisler Claude s sweetheart makes a personal appeal Gov Mann will decide later Claude has a better chance for commutation than his father who faces the electric chair
Harvey B Brewer and his wife Annie E Brewer were found in contempt by Judge Keedy for refusing to sign a deed on a acre farm in Hagerstown's northern suburbs. The couple, who had been ordered to sign, were jailed until compliance. The case had previously been taken to the Maryland Court of Appeals, which also ordered signing.
New York money market shows call nominal with no loans. Time deposits steady as Joana strengthens. 60 days at 3 percent, 90 days at 4.64, six months 4.4. Prime mercantile paper at 4.35 to 5 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bank bills at 4.8310 for 60-day bills and 4.8795 for demand. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
Baltimore market report lists dull lower wheat at 1.07, corn down, oats steady, and various poultry prices with chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys priced per pound or dozen. Butter and eggs alongside Maryland Pennsylvania and regional dairy products shown with standard market quotes.
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