Leading Shares Rise on Short Interest Strength
New York stocks added momentum as short-covering lifted demand for key names. Steel, Reading, and Union Pacific were persistently bought amid a steadier market, while foreign markets improved on political easing and hopes for peace. Minor issues sold, Chesapeake and Ohio declined sharply at times, and Goodrich later recovered. Total sales reached $2,000,400 with Panama on call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Union Pacific
New York
Lear
Ste Ord
Mexico
Keading
Turon Pacific
Cue List
Chesapeake and Ohio
Goodrich
Bankslisary
Panama
Boston closing prices on Washington stock exchange
Sales regular call noon positions include Washington Railway and Electric 4s at 838 and 10 at 884. Mergenthaler Linotype at 218. Potomac Electric Light 5s and Potomac Electric Consolidated 6s quoted at 105 and 101% respectively. National Bank of Washington 245, German American Fire Insurance 65. After call readings show several issues at 8814 to 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Auis-Chabvers
Americant Agrinatural
American Tel. and Tel. Co
American Tobacco
Atchison
Bestyard
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Brooklyn Transit Co
Central of Georgia
Central Leather
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pascope
Chicago and Alton
Chicago, B and Quincy
Chicago
Ouinev
Mil
St. P cv
Chicago, R
Pac
R. R. Col
Chicago, R. Z
Pac. Ry
Colorado and Son
Welaware and Hudson cv
Neaver
Ric Grande
H Distillers Fs
Wes Srie
Bane
Erie
Therie cv
Ulinois
Interborough Met
Apicen
Inter
Merc. Marine
Era
Japan
Kansas City Southern
Lake Shore
Crisville
Nashville
Mtssouri
Kans
Texas
Adams Heixpress
Issouri, Kans
Bay New
York Central
Hartford Ev
Giroux Consolidated
Norfolk and
Greene-Cananea
Norfolk and Western Cy
Northern Pacific
ST Hollinger
Nwe
Oregon
Kerr Lake
Arenes My
Enna
la Rose Consolidated
Penna
Con
Tz V. Coal Sales Co
St. Louis
San Fran
Mason Valley
Manhattan
Gist
Southern Railway
Fe Sane
Souther Railway
Yukon Goldteers
Union Pacific Ev
United Cigar Stores Co
Union Pacific Lst
Pfa TS. C S Rubber & Ti
S. Steel
Airgma-Car
Wabash
Westinghouse Electric Co
Wisconsin Central Ds Eae
Washington Railway and Welectric
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
Mergenthaler Linotype
National Bank of Washington
Potomac Electric Light
Potomac Electric Consolidated
Georgetown Gas Cert
Georgetown Gas Bs
Washington Garde
Capital Traction Co. Us
Columbia 2d Mort
Columbia Railway
Wash. Railway and Electric
Wash
Alex
Mount Ver
Potomac Electric Con. Mort
Potomac Electric Power
Ches. and
Potomac Tel
Te Amer. Tel
Teleg
Nis. Af Col. Paper Aie, Co
Norfolk and Wash
Riggs Realty
Customs
Capital Traction Co
Washington
Plergenthaler
Hinatype
Belia
Andar
Ay Verlimeates
Isong Capital
Westoma
Columbia
Rastional
Silver Cain
Movor Cain Currenty
Lincote Raz la Tressury
Metonotitan
Philipsine Treasury
Ste
Security Ag and Trust
Galen Savings and Micon
Company
RUST
Missouri River
Citizens Savings
Vance
Tate
National Bank
Arfington
Ee Corcoran
Standard
Firemen's
Ational Union
Fe Pate
Baltimore
Columbia Titl
Bank of Baltimore
Maryland Trust
Corn— Chay In
Sacks Co
Col. Paper Mtg
Consolidated Power
Ican Grayain
Consolidation Coal
Park— Consolidated Gas
Flouston Oil
M& C
Water Pony
United Ry & Electric
United R, & Electric
Metro
U. S
Panama Canal
Copper and nickel notes amid mixed market close
In Baltimore and New York markets on February 19 prices for copper and grains fluctuated. Copper quotes moved unsettled with several grades firming, while wheat futures edged lower amid rain prospects in the Southwest and steady Northwest demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grady
Duluth
New York Butter Cheese Poultry and Grain Prices Report
New York and Chicago market notes list butter steady to firm with varied receipts, cheese steady, pork and beef steady, lard firm, cottonseed oil steady with futures around 6.33 to 6.44 for March to July, raw sugar firm, coffee nominal, potatoes steady on Long Island, cabbage and peanuts unchanged. Cattle and hogs mixed in Chicago bids with lower hogs and steady beef, calves and sheep activity moderate, Bermuda export calves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Honnery
Browne
Middle West
Maccovado
Santos
Cordova
Long Island
Chicago
Reeves
Texas
Bermuda
Saeals
Wall Street Gossip on Rail Equipment Demand and Rail stock highs
New York reports continued railroad buying of equipment and rails with January to date totals far surpassing last year. Iron Age notes unprecedented car wheel activity and potential capacity use well into summer. Money markets show easier calls and firmer time, gold exports reach 27 million, and Wabash stock hits a career low though reorganization nears completion. Pressed Steel Car reports 1912 earnings surging to 19.9 million gross for year ending December 31. Seaboard Air Line directors approve sale of 6 million three year notes to National City Bank after competitive bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Baltimore
National City Bank
United States
Bal Jkan
Alaskan
South Africa
South America
Africa
Far East
Money market rates and bonds recap from New York
New York money markets show call loans at 93 percent, ruling rate 3 percent, closing bids and offers around 3.4. Time loans solid with 60 day and 90 day at mixed rates. Prime mercantile paper around 5 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bankers' bills at 4.8315 for sixty days and 4.8760 for demand. Government and railroad bonds reported but details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Actos
Bapkers
Exsy
Haliroad
Deavyn
Washington Stock Market Dips Amid Small Lot Trades
Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange was muted with scattered odd lots and no clear trend. Notable trades included 10 Washington Railway and Electric preferred at 88 1 4, 5 Mergenthaler at 2131 4, 20 Lanston at 86 1 2, and 5 at 87. The National Bank of Washington last sold at 245, with bids around 244 and 349 at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Stock Exchange
Lst
Washington
Washington Gas
Potomac Electric Consolidated
Aassineton Railway and Electric
Holland on gold supply and Europe demands
The article discusses U S gold exports, European hoarding, and potential future funding needs. It notes annual gold production around 450 million dollars, with much used by science and arts, and warns European banks may seek substantial new loans as Balkan conflicts and global trade evolve, possibly through American and international bankers under Wilson’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Sclence
Arts
Great Britain
East
Onix
South America
China
Wilson
Rail traffic remains strong with widespread national reach
In this city mood among investors is low but business leaders report heavy railroad traffic across much of the United States west of the Mississippi to east of the Rocky Mountains. Managers expect good activity in 1913 and continue placing large orders for cars rails and equipment, reflecting cautious but confident optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
United States
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Holland
Baltimore Markets Price Listings Across Farm Goods
Wholesale prices listed for wheat corn eggs butter poultry and various fruits vegetables in Baltimore on February 19. Includes weights units and regional varieties for Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia Florida and nearby markets with multiple items such as turkeys chickens ducks and cucumbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Kent Island
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Delaware
New York State
New
Norfolk
Florida
Washington cattle market shows lambs and hogs in demand
Market notes report lambs in demand at 7 to 8 per cwt and hogs at 7.50 to 8.00, with sheep per pound at 3.5 and veal calves strong at 10. Veal market active and hog prices rising. Also lists numerous property mortgages and trust transactions across squares and avenues, detailing transfers securing debts from Washington to various lenders and property parcels.
Legal Record: Multiple Courts Hear Various Equity and Criminal Matters
United States Court of Claims and Equity Court No 1 and No 2, Circuit Court and Criminal Court No 1 and No 2, plus Bankruptcy and Probate courts, handle a docket of disputes. Names include Toomey Brothers of Guilford Conn. John Hale Blue Arizona. Charles Howry Fenton Booth Barney Atkinson. and numerous attorneys such as Harry Peyton George Stormont W. E. Johnston I. Q. x. Alward M. D. Rosenberg. Proceedings cover construction disputes, taxes, guardianships, real estate orders, and civil trials with many cases assigned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court of Claims
Charles B. Howry
Fenton W. Booth
Samuel 8. Barney
George W. Atkinson
Toomey Brothers
Guilford
Harry Peyton
George T. Stormont
United States
Charles E. Currier
Newton
Mass
Frank W. Hackett
A. J. McCabe
United Vs
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court No. 1
Justice Barnard
Orme
Flatntls
R. Rose Perry
Sen. Johnston
Johnston
Tlaintiff
W. A. Johnston
Reid
Circuit Court
Justices Wright
Taylor Vs. Capital Traction Company
M. J. Colbert
T. ©. Bradley
Ross Perry & Son
G. T. Dunlop
Goeties 'S
Schoenfeld
Attorners, Rothschild & Tiggs
Shuster & Boure
Ralston, Siddons & Richardson
Neshaman Ve. Washington Railway and Electric Company
Moulton—Hoover
Sanderson
City and Suburban Railway
Glassie
Hoover
Burnsea
Anacostia and Potomac Relflold Company
Kappler & Merillat
McMahon Va
Capital Traction Company
O'Brien
Perry & Son
Dunlop
Pillow
Lambert & Yeatman
Justice Stafford
John Bembrey
Hasby-Smith
John Kadman
William Bell
David Motex
Charles H. Smith
Real estate transfers across Washington area in brief
Real estate transfers listed include Hugh Govern to Frank Govern on lots 20 and 31. Charles B. Corbeth to Sarah E. Drown on lot 25 block 18. Leora Goddard to Thomas Tate on part lot 4 block 19. and multiple other deeds involving Washington locations such as Effingham Place, Back Street near Wisconsin Avenue, Pleasant Plains, and Mount Pleasant. Amounts mostly $10 with several larger sums including $6,510 for 1837 M Street Northwest and $2,300 for Chevy Chase Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squarh
Charles W. Williams
William H. Saunders
Claud Livingston
Wilmot W. Trew
Norman L. Lansbury
Joseph B. Bowling
Frank Govern
Effingham Place
Andrew Allen
Jabez Lee
Carter B. Braxton
John Davis
Major Towles
John L. Smith
Charles F. Adams
Wiliam W. Linkins
George W. Linkins
Luther W. Linking
William J. Hoover
Percy Thompson
Herbert T. Shannon
Harry Wardman
John H. Chaney
Michael M. Sweetman
James H. Lowery
Harold E. Donath
August Donath
Elia May Wheeler
H. D. Gordon
Fulton R. Gordon
Frea T. Rose
Milburn J. Donohoe
James A. Donohoe
James A. Clark
Long Meadows
Congress Heights
Mount Pleasant
Pleasant Plains
Ruth C. Pearson
George M. Emmerich
Douglate
Mackall
Washington
Fient Building Association
Square
Michael Burke
Charles B
C. Chester Caywood
Susan Cooper
Cliffe
Rita Lamson
Henry C
Paul V. Mitchell
Oscar W. King
Charles E. Tribby
Sawake
Jagzephine Souder
James Berry
William McK. Clayton
Perpetual Building Association
John D. Lambing
Petworth
Hugh Govern
Frank
Govern
Charles W. Williame
Rosedale
Isherwood
Charles B. Coberth
Sarah E. Drown
Leora A. Goddard
Thomas J. Tate
Back Street
Wisconsin Avenue
Charles J. Beckeret
Washington Land and Mortgage Company
Sarah K. Drown
Charles E. Coberth
William J
Josephine V. Hoover
M Street
Henry Ma Vie
Grace M. Goddard
Inner Circle Realty Corporation
Ellaston Terrace
Hilaston Terrace Improvement Company
Nina T. Alexander
Bond Building Company
Catherine Teele
Brookland
Benjamin F. Edwards
Carleton A. Edwards
Washington Highlands
Joseph A. Smithson
Emma M. Smithson
Ninth Street
August Coriath
Chevy Chase Grove
Ella May Wheeler
Fred T. Rose
Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plaine
Michael J. Keane
Massachusetts Avenue
Robert Dinwiddie
Millard Metzger
Columbia Heights
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
James ¥. Cooley
George B. Mullin
Holmbad Manor
Edwin P. Brink
Joseph H. McCarthy
Edna
Oram
Ferdinand Z. Schoelder
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Curb Market
Boston
THE
United States Treasury
Baltimore Securities
East Butte
Franklin
Granby Consolidated
Mohawk
Nevada Consolidated
Nipissing Mines
North Butte
North Lake
Old Dominion Shannon
Utah
Utah Copper Co
NEW York Grain
Chicago Grain
Philadelphia
Loddon
London
Galveston
New Orleans
Savannah
Aransas Pass
Brunswick
Jacksonvite
Texas City
Seattle
Tacom
Houston
Augusta
Little Rock
France
Continent
Wall Street
Bis
Argentina
Siberia
Pressed Steel Car Company
NEW York Stock Market
Laclede Gas
Amalgamated Copper
Lehigh Valley
Amer. Agricultural
Louisvile & Nash
St. P
S. St. M
Mackay Cos
Mer. Car & Fdy
Missouri Pacific
Amer. Car & Fdy
National Biscuit
Amer
Ice Securities
N. Rus
BOO
N. Y
Oni & West
Amem
Norfolk & Western
Sugar Refining
North American
HOP A
Amer. Tel. & Tel
WEY
Pacific Malil
Anaconda Mining Co
Pacific Tel
Tel
Atchison Pps
People’s Gas
Atlantic Coast Line
Aatane Pp
Oc, & St
Baltimore& Ohio
Pittsburgh Coal
Bethlehem Steel
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
California
Pullman Palace
Canadian Pacific
Ray Consolidated
Chesapeake & Ohio
China Consolidated
Rep
Iron & Steel Seevedeace
Rep. Iron & Steel
Chicago Gt. Western
Rock Island Co
Cn. Mil
Southern Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Denver & Rio. Gr
Southern Ry
Tennessee Copper
Texas & Pacific
General Electric
Goldweld Consolidated
U. S. Steel
Great Northern Ptd
Northern Ore
Utah Copper
Slinois Central
Va.-Caro. Chemical
HiHiye
Local Financial
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Minneapolis
Nineteenth
Biltmore Streets
Joseph J. Moebs
Franklin T. Sanner
Bates, Warren and Associates
I Street
Lawrence G. Murray
Murray
New York Stock Exchange
United Gas & Electric Corporation
Bertron, Griscom & CO
Boulevard Des Capucines
Paris
Frederic W. Cauldwell
Southern Building
Washington, DL c
W. B. Hibbs & Co
York Stock Exchange
Weta
Chanee Chicago Board of Local Securities
Fubbs
Washington Produce Market
Washington Cattle Market
Equity Court No. 2
D. W. Coquillett
Mary, Evans—Busby-Smith
Circuit Court No
Clabaugh
Brice Ve
Providence Hospital
Plaintif
R. 4
Ford
Guy H. Johnson
Hamilton, Yarkes & Hamilton
Rankin
Asbury
I. Q.J
Benjamin +s. Capital traction Company
Lambert—Perry & Son
Hamilton
Campbell Vs
Gardiner & Mather
R. Ross Perry & Son
Fugitt
Ambrose
Easby-Smith
Flaherty
Lovell
Ambrose, Easby-Smith
Fleharty
Baker & Hogan
Justice Gould
William F. Busse
Nolle
Justice Wright
Barbara Baldwin
Caveater
D. W. Baker
Eugene Waters
W. A. Coombe
W. Morgan
Helroxers
Gordon
Bateman
Grant
Kesh— Lambert
Maofis
Colimos
Trulit—Thomaldes
Boyd
Tora Maurice Luria
W. M. WaBam
District Court
Thirteenth Street
Justice Anderson
Leome Lé Fevre
Grace
le Fevre Guardian
Itarvey
Elizabeth H. Maury
McKenney, Flannery & Hitz
Virgil R. Beyler
Lewiz
David
Timothy P. O'Rourke
John O'Rourke
Bond
J. J. Darlington
George F. Meyes
C. C James
George Barnes
Lewis Cook
Aled
BE. A. Chase
Hubert A. Boyd
M. N. Richardson
Shreve
Josephine M. Lang
Radolph B. Behrend
Plalntif
George C. Gertman
Matilde H. Perry
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
Charles G. Perry
Brandenburg & Brandeburg
Joseph R. Wilkinson
Howard E
Mathilde E. Ames
Attornes
E. L. Giles
Washington Gaslight Company
Urban
F. A. Fenning
Willam W. Mathewson
Arthur Mathewson
Thomas B. Mathewson
Plamitta
W. EB. Edmonaton
Robert Cumberwad
Analesian Boat Club
Stuart
McNamara
George W. White
Laura Hammond
Plaintiff
James H. Taylor
Max Roginsky
Lucas P. Loving
R. D. Daniels
F. R. Dorr
F St. Ow
Equitable Co-operative Building Association
Mart
John Joy Edson
Elvis Spear
Perry B. Turpin
Frank P. Reeside
National Savings and Trust Company
15Th
N. Y. Ave
National Metropolitan Bank
Fifteenth Street
U. S. Treasury
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
N. W
Washington & Southern Bank
G Street
J. Selwin 'Taft
Center Market
Qar
Lawrence J. Dietz & CO
Foodward
Consolidated Stock Exchange
C. F. Hutch
Real Estate Trust CO
Stryet
L. L. Perkins
Royal Indemnity Co
Bond Building
City
Toledo
Ohto
Lima
Indiana
North Alma
Wooster
Lee
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