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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1911

Page

16

Market Gets Support From Dividends on Southern Railway

Washington Post reports a late day market rally after a prior weak session with no clear news cause. Dividends resumed on Southern Railway preferred stock, suddenly boosting sentiment as money piles in banks and speculation shifts away from commodities to stabilizing equities.

Southern Railway

Unclear historic market prices fragment report

Fragmentary early market data from Boston and Toledo dated Feb 17 shows mixed figures for credits, shipments, and commodities. Includes entries for copper, wheat, corn, rye and oats with sparse prices and terms, lacking clear context or complete identifiers.

Wheat and corn futures dip on crop news and rains

Washington Stock Exchange reports wheat futures closing weak then firmer on war talk and export rumors, May and July prices shown. Spot wheat mixed with No 2 and No 1 Northern Duluth values. Corn spot steady, futures lack transactions, slight net higher. Receipts and shipments listed in bushels.

New York Duluth Max Boeed Michels Sor Trans Mons

Southern Railway declares 1 percent dividend on preferred stock

Special to The Washington Post reports the Southern Railway Company resumes dividends on its $60,000,000 preferred stock at 1 percent after a long pause since 1907. President Finley notes optimism from two cotton years and a general South revival, with plans for improved freight facilities, more power and equipment, and lap sidings signaling growing traffic. Money markets show funds piling at center banks and rates easing, while stock market activity remains subdued from recent declines.

Vtis Finley Southern

New York Stock Market Quotations Cited by Hibbs Co

New York stock quotations provided by W. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers and brokers based in the Hibbs Building. The firm is identified as a member of the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and Washington Stock Exchange.

W. B. Hibbs & Co Hibbs Building New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Washington Stock Exchange B. S. Boggs& Co Department of Justice United States Wilson Noile Washington Boggs William H. Lillis Brooklyn N. Y Robert A. Guy New York City al Ford Marshall F. Parrist Philadelphia Newe York Washingen Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Local Securities New York

Washington and Virginia Railway Stocks Trade Report

Washington and Virginia Railway securities dominated activity on the exchange with over 460 shares changing hands mainly at the inside price. Gas, Washington Railway and Electric preferred, and Graphophone preferred were among minor trades while Potomac Consolidated 5s and Chesapeake and Potomac bonds also moved.

Potomac Electric Cons Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Washington Gas Mergenthater Linotype Hington- Virginia Washington Railway and Electric Washington-Virginia Georgetown Gas Capital Traction Anncoatin Potomac City and Suburban Columbia Sp Columbia Metropoliltan Washingon Bny Babe Wasl Alex Mt. Vernon Miscellaneou DS Potomac Electric Cong WOK Rotomac Electric Light Chasayake American Tel Emerson Washington Fes Washington St Washington Gia Norfolk Tay American Tel Washington-Virginis Mergenthaler Linotype Lanston Monotype Greene-Cananea National Bank Noida Eaphal Aes Edonista Wees District Lincoln Metro American Security and Trust National Savings and Trust Union Trust Washla On United Sates Trust Savings Bank Home Savings Union Bay Bank of Commerc East Provinent Savings Oks Arlington Commerc Corcoran Franklin Adl American National Union Poldtore Tocks Columbia Emerson Steam Pump Washington Stock Exchange Washington and Virginia Railway Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Potomac Consolidated Chesapeake and Potomac Bs National Metropolitan Bank

Fresh Chicago grain market shows season’s new saw record

Chicago grain reports a fresh season record with wheat prices sliding to new lows for the crop while oats hold steady. Provisions rise slightly as market drought relief in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma helps shape the day’s close. Prices and openings show notable shifts across futures, with mixed gains and losses among key contracts.

Chicago sFeb Kaviaar Texas Oklahoma

LIVE STOCK MARKETS DATA AND PRICES

New York reports beef receipts steady with steers 5.16 6.75, cows 2.50 4, dressed beef slow, calves 7.00 10.50, sheep and lambs mixed with good heavy lambs 5.0 6.10, hogs higher with good medium weights around 8.13. Chicago notes slow steady cattle trade with beeves 5.00 6.80 and various classes priced, hogs mixed near 16.50. Also an ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming appetite revival.

New York Chicago Texas Stern Lee Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia New York State Florida California

Trade On Solid Basis Big Expansion In Metals

Dun and Co weekly review forecasts a 15 percent rise in blast furnace activity and a 436000 ton jump in unfilled orders in January. Pig iron prices edge up, dry goods demand grows, footwear market remains quiet, and leather discounts hinder material use. Business failures total 235 for the week.

Dun & Co Janary Certai Boston Bradstreet United States

The Metal Market

New York copper prices remained quiet with spot and futures for February through May quoted. Arrivals today reached 19 tons while exports for the month total 10,060 tons according to customs. Iron steady with No 1 foundry ranges in the mid teens to twenty cents per unit.

New York London Custom House Lake Cleveland Northern Southern Southern Sott

New York Money Market and Market Prices Report

Money on call steady at 2 2 percent, time loans easier for 0 and 90 days at 3 3 percent, prime mercantile paper at 4 4 percent. Sterling exchange firm, bankers bills 4.8345 4.0985 for 0 day bills and 4.8820 for demand. Government and railroad bonds steady. Fresh fruits and vegetables in demand. market conditions described for various items. Poultry, eggs, vegetables, and green fruits quoted with unit prices across many categories.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Firm Eddy

Denial of Sale Claim In Lamar Washington Case

In Macon Georgia on February 17, H J Lamar Washington and his father W H Washington denied a sensational report that the son was sold to his uncle the late H J Lamar for ten thousand dollars. They called the tale absolutely false and cited a telegram from Valerie Lamar Harris in New York confirming the hoax.

New York Department of Justice New York City Clearing House Wickersham James M. Beck Thomas B. Paton Clearing House Association New Orleans Macon H. J. Lamar Washington W. H. Washington H. J. Lamar Washington Valerie Lamararris Harris Lamar Washington H. J. Lamar Pak

Southern Railway to resume preferred dividends and plan expansions

New York February 17 The Southern Railway declares a 1 percent dividend on its preferred stock payable April 4, the first since October 1907. Directors expect to maintain payments on a conservative basis while pursuing extensive improvements including freight facility expansion and more rolling stock. President Finley notes earnings have improved, supporting dividend resumption after the 1907 suspension during the panic. The six months to December 11 show net income up 1,083,000 from a year earlier, aided by high cotton prices. common stock has never paid a dividend.

New York Southern Railway Company Road Finley

Shipboard shooting on the America enrages Italian passenger

Di Tempori Natali, 32, an Italian American, fired on Antonio Pamisteri and Emilco Bianchi aboard the America after a Naples port visit. Pamisteri was struck in the thigh and Bianchi in the calf while Natali was locked in irons. He faces arraignment in U.S. court as surgeon Matall tended the wounded and a panic erupted. Washingtonians wed in Rockville as two ceremonies unite Sarah K. Groth and George Sebastian Rueth and Audrey Angela Reed with Carl J. Simonton.

America Washington Post New York Naples di Tempor Natali Antonio Pamisteri San Francisco Emilco Bianchi Jter Matall Gibraltar Schiaffino United States Rockville Sarah K. Groth Baltimore George Sebastian Rueth Washington Thomas J. Packard Christ Episcopal Church Dr. Packard Audrey Angela Reed Carl J. Simonton

New York Cotton Market Mixed Signals Stir Trading

In New York on February 17, conflicting Senate reports caused irregularities in the cotton market. The undertone stayed steady with a net advance of about 4 to 10 points. Upland figures dipped slightly yet weekly spinnery takings showed a fair showing, while Southern spot prices remained bullish on interior conditions. Southern markets opened lower to 4 higher, generally stable to slightly up.

Bank of Germany New York Senate

New York Produce Prices and Market Receipts Feb 1

New York market notes list butter cheese eggs poultry flour pork lard cottonseed oil rosin turpentine sugar coffee and more. Prices shown for various grades and shipments with steady or unsettled trends and specific bid ranges across multiple commodities.

New York Brete Pennsylvania Hennery Bennery Santas Cordova

Probate Court notices of administration in District of Columbia

The Supreme Court probate notices announce administration on Marion V. Billiott and Charles W. Barnett estates. Claimants must file authenticated vouchers by February 8, 1912. Notices list attorneys, witnesses, and local officials in DC Maryland and New Jersey.

Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia New Jersey Maryland Marion V. Billiott Timothy F. Murphy Melrose Street Chevy Chase Alexander Munro Elliott Ephiladelphic Company Pittsburg Frederick L Buckelew Jamesburg Sen James Tanner Register Irving Williamson Jess Helen L. McLean Kimball Henry V. ‘Tulloch A.D Gacay F. Dabs Nettie McLean Buleney A. D Washington Law Reporter The Washington Post Dave Ashley M. Gould dInotice Register of Wills Alexander G. Bentley Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Probate Co District, of Columbia Propate Court of Charles W. Barnett GEO. W. Joh Arlington James TA Ulerk Probate Court

District of Columbia Commissioners amend taxi fare penalties

February 7 action by Commissioners of the District of Columbia adds to the Follee Regulations a clause to collect the legal fare from forfeited collateral and to require the offender to pay the driver the legal fare along with a fine of one to five dollars for refusing to pay the hack fare.

Office OF the Commissioners OF the District of Columbia Washington, D. C District Columbia Coxo H. Rudolph Joan A Johnston William V. Judson

Auction Sale at United States Marshal's Base

By special writ of fier facias the clerk's office of the Supreme Court DC directs a public cash sale at 11 o'clock Saturday February 15 1811 at 92 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC. Items include sewing and buttonhole machines plus belt driving gear seized from defendants Butler Brothers trading as Batler Brothers Navajo Wigwam Company to satisfy execution 22859 in favor of Standard Sewing Machine Company. Auctioneer Adam A Weschler.

Adam A. Weschler Audlohe Mackinery Supremes Court of the Dipetmet Columbia Wiliam F. Deonts Monollin Steel Company MonorRh Steel Company, Incorporated George L.nicolgon Wiliam F Sail George L. Nicolson Enoch L. White Cruzies A. D Meridian Bonatth Steel Company, Incorporated Evans Building New York Avenue City of Washington John ¥. Goluing John F. Gold Monolith Steel Company Sald Mezo- Leh Steel Company aMceixtures C. A. Schneider’s Sona Detlers Iron and Steel 18Th 19Th Street District of Columbia Southerm Expanded Metal Company Virginia Monolit Stocl Company George L. Nicoleson Southern Det Metal Company Amd United States Patent Office United States Pennsylvania Ohio Supreme Court of the United States Expanded Metal Company Et al Ve. Eugene &. Bradford Et al General Fire Proofing Company Va Expanded Metal Company Monolith Steel Company, Incorporated Ceme Goudwartern States Expanded Metal Company. & Corporation Mitpuri Wachington Columpi Supreme Court of National Electrical Supply Company Et al Ernest Burgdorf Robert B. Caverly, Inc Monolith Steal Company, Incorporated Demault Exoch L. Write Agirem Pacific Building Washi Thos Ith Street Srick Supreme Court of the District of Columbia He Jaeger Washington Fitch Adams Stat of Aid District of Columba Attalia 11Th Street Lot Aaid Square 7Th Street Armin Jaeger Hamilton Baltimore County Oscar Nauck Thos J, Owen & Son Fourteenth Street City of William E. Edmonston Thomas E. Wageaman Soma R. Nea Taylor Arms Ramuel A. Drury United States Marshal Pennsylvania” Avenue N Northwest Washington, D. C Charles T. Butler George H. Butler Batler Brothers Navajo Wigwam Company Standard Sewing Machine Company Aulick Palmer Merete, Adam & Weschnrr

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