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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1919

Page

2

Banks Oversubscribed in District Move to DC HQ

The Fifth Federal Reserve district failed to meet its $165.9 million Victory Liberty loan quota by 8.22 million, with DC and Maryland oversubscribing by over 3 million. The report notes Washington area banks showed strong demand while other states fell short. Bankers oppose moving national headquarters from New York to Washington, urging deferral until executive council input. Mergenthaler Linotype declares 21 percent quarterly dividend payable March 31, and AT&T declares 2 percent dividend payable April 15. Julius Peyser, president of Security Savings Bank, vacationing in Atlantic City.

Federal Reserve District Treasury District of Columbia Federal Reserve Bank of Maryland New York Washington Tollowe Executive Councl Corneis Mergenthaler Linotype Company American Telephone and Telegraph Company Julius Peyser Security Savings and Commercial Bank Atlantic City Amer Sec & T Anacostia Bank Columbia Jane National BR Wash Equity Savings and Bachange Bank Farmers & Medh Federal National Oon Franklin Hon Liberty Savings Trancola National McLachlen Merchants’ Bank Trust Munney of Wash Can Sav & Com Oey Union Truat Co D. C

Americans Killed and Wounded In Fighting on the French Front

A long casualty list notes soldiers wounded or killed on the French front. Names include Percy C. Black and J. F. McIndoe with ranks and home towns, along with numerous privates, sergeants, and corporals from across the United States, plus a nurse and a brigadier general among the deceased or wounded. The report enumerates deaths from wounds disease and accidents and separates severities of injury.

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British bonds for V8 exchange to support rate and funds

The British government offers 8 V 8 5 percent bonds to noteholders as an exchange for notes, aiming to adjust the exchange rate and raise money. A British financier says the move places high yielding securities in America, acknowledging the borrowing is expensive but necessary.

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New York Money Market And Foreign Exchange Snapshot

New York money market figures show commercial paper at 4.72 percent with bills totaling 4,846 for daily operations. Life insurance demand and cable quotes appear, alongside bank acceptances at 4.45. London reports J Pierpont Morgan’s arrival to influence American markets, with short-term notes and metals prices cited amid trading activity.

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Copper market report and regional pricing note

A terse market note records copper prices with mentions of the term 16 17 and a Jere street producer offering under 17. The report notes nominal closing levels and indicates ongoing price activity in the copper sector.

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Snowden Case Appealed To U S Supreme Court

Special to Washington Post from Pihapote Maryland February 19. The Supreme Court of the United States is to be invoked to save the life of John Snowden an Annapolis Negro convicted of murdering Mrs Little May Brandon and sentenced to die on the scaffold at Annapolis on the last day of the month. George L Pendleton a colored attorney filed the appeal.

Washington Post Pihapote Supreme Court of the United States John Snowden Littie May Brandon George L Pendleton

Packard Trucks Aided War Effort And Savings

Department of Service reports Packard Trucks on the fighting fronts totaled 1000 more than last year. Over four and a half million pounds of freight and express moved, with 3,699 Packard vehicles sent under their own power to consigners. The effort boosted rail relief, carried army goods up to 400 miles, and cut gasoline use by 56 percent during the Truck Efficiency Test.

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