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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1912
Page
6
Market notes show price fluctuations with small declines in key sectors. Reading and Central remained relatively strong while Reading was helped by favorable December data. Sears Roebuck led advances as the week closed amid widespread liquidation and cautious investor sentiment.
The New York financial page notes an active week with unusual trading, dividends, and rallies in active issues, a firm overall tone, and investors enlarging holdings. Washington Railway and Electric common rose, bids showed force, and Mergenthaler Linotype traded at 216 to 219 amid varying auxiliary quotes. Bond demand appeared selective, with Capital Traction and other issues quoted, while the market overall closed buoyant despite occasional weakness.
The February market report shows wheat prices rising, with Treasury notes tracking alongside commodity futures. Analysts note price gains tied to seasonal demand and adjustments in the futures curve, while broader market data reflect mixed movements across corn and other grains.
A dense note listing railroad and utility bonds including Capital Traction, Washington Railway and Electric, and Potomac Gasel terms with prices. It surveys steel and mining stocks, national bank stocks, trust company stocks, and insurance stocks, then reports on commodity markets, cotton futures, metal markets, and weekly banking reserve statements with varied figures.
A government bonds list entry shows a numeric code 355 57 indicating a bond series with a 10.1245 percent rate. The fragment suggests an asset record or market quote line but lacks full context for precise entitlements or date.
A condensed report lists assignments and cases across multiple DC courts. It names judges, parties including United States attorneys, petitions in equity and common law, criminal sessions, probate matters, and numerous dockets with attorneys and case numbers referenced for February 5 1812 through 1917 in the District of Columbia system.
Clara A Marden to Willem Wo Ward property on North Capitol and First Street NW plus Twentieth Street NW. Walsh deed to John P Sheehan trust for parcel 200 square feet and original lot 9 square 10. Herman H Bergmann buys 43 square 57 51g 42 on Eighteenth Street NW. Marta C McCarthy sells 40 and Lemachit OES square. Frant R Nurohy to Murry E Boone, then Mary E Boone to Frank P Murphy. Lily Bo Myers to Alfred M Duckett on Wisconsin Avenue, etc. Holmbad Manor Helen S M Smith convey part for 1M square 2229 710. Eighteenth Street NW and Sixth Street NE items noted.
Spectator notes St Pauls December earnings as a market barometer amid high operating costs and weather risks. Mentiones Morgan financing delays for subway progress, Minneapolis St Louis bond issue, Utah Copper best December quarter production, and American Can earnings offset by a large charge.
Chicago and New York live stock markets show receipts and price movements across cattle hogs sheep and lambs. Cattle receipts around 4403 head with steady market. hogs about 12000 head with mixed to steady. sheep and lambs around 2000 head steady to firm. New York reports dull boned heifers and mixed calf markets with prices per pound.
A New York based produce price record lists receipts and shipments across commodities with daily figures for milk creamery and cheese, eggs, poultry, flour, cornmeal, hay, hops, hides, pork, beef, cottonseed, molasses, sugar, molasses, petroleum products, rice, rosin, turpentine, and potatoes. It notes steady to firm values, with specific lot quantities and price ranges for several items.
In Baltimore Maryland on February 3 market notes show dull wheat and corn futures with slight regional price shifts. Butter and eggs rise amid mixed dairy quotes while poultry and turkey prices vary across Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia markets under steady to soft regional demand.
Philadelphia market notes firm demand for commodities. wheat steady with export elevator prices. yellow and white varieties show steady to firm trends. Nearby prints and firsts cited with case and bag prices. potatoes and other produce show stable to improving demand in current receipts.
The New York money market shows rates for demand loans firming around 6 3 percent with other lending costs near 4 9 for remand and commercial paper at 34 percent. Government bonds remain steady as rail bonds show little change and silver prices hold.
The Old Dutch Market branch at 162 North Capitol Street opened yesterday with heavy patronage. The store quickly ranked among the best branches as Washington residents embrace high quality, moderately priced foods. Management plans new locations on Georgia Avenue Park Road and Fourteenth Street near U Street. The three weekly sales attract strong demand from local housekeepers.
J W Latham dealer in farm properties reports January sales to multiple buyers. Transactions include farms near Verndona, Sterling, Ashburn, Laure, and St Marys county, with buyers from Albemarle, Orono Me, Chicago, Annapolis Md, Clarkes county Va, and a Washington investor.
Wholesale Florida fruits and vegetables cited with strong demand and scarce homegrown supply. Market notes include poultry and meat pricing, Virginia and Florida vegetables, and assorted fruits with many items listed per basket, crate, or pound.
New Fork Web 3 wheat futures show a narrow tone with reports of firmer domestic demand and steady export interest. Spot oats remain firm with standard elevator receipts and nominal shipments. markets reflect modest activity as traders eye end of period liquidity and price signals.
Lale Sheetz confectioner has purchased the two story building at 12th Street Northwest from William F. Turtow. The Washington cattle market section notes stronger hogs and lamb prices, with hogs and lambs listed alongside other live cattle price quotes for February.
OCR fragment lists multiple parcels and owners including Cohen, Yeakle, and G Methens. Mentions blocks, squares, and shares with vague locations and trustees. No clear event or outcomes, but indicates property divisions and estate references across unnamed streets.
A garbled list of deeds of trust and related transactions spans Greene and Cananea areas, noting beneficiaries such as Frank S Merch and Lew C A Duncan, with terse mentions of property plots, estates, and marginal financial details including a stated 139% and various percentages. The fragment hints at security interests and assignments involving multiple individuals and parcels, but details are incomplete.
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