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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1915

Page

2

Prices Move Upward in Opening London Market and Argentina Loan

Opening of the London Stock Exchange lifts sentiment as a $15 million Argentine loan flotation gains pace and US bankers back the issue. Reports of heavier steel tonnage and a broader trade revival aid a moderately active New York market. International shares rise, wartime restraint on London dealings narrows, and wheat hits a new high as rail earnings falter in November.

London Exchange Argentina New York London Witc Denal United States Neadiuy Iinternacioma Abagier Wweh Stunktta Toltel States Steel Corporation Lll Middle West St. Paul Louisville & Nashville

Cure Market Mercantile Rates Reported In New York

New York January 4 Mercantile paper 4 44 percent Call money steady high 2 percent low 24 percent ruling rate 2 percent fast loan 2 percent closing bid 2 percent offered at 2 percent Time loans steady sixty and ninety days Six percent six months 3 percent per cent Sterling exchange rates set for cables 4.82 for cables 8550 for remand 44485. Rare silver 48 percent Mexican dollars 37 Government bonds steady Hallread bondy firm.

New York Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange Hailreed Bondy

Local Stock Exchange Regular Call Headlines

Sales regular call at 12:10 o'clock lists Capital Traction Railroad Ss and Potomac Electric 5s with several price amounts. After call Capital Treetton Railroad Ss and Washington Railway and Electric 4s appear with multiple 107 and other bids noted.

Capital Traction Railroad Lot Gateriole Washington Potomac Electric Consolidated Capital Treetton Hailroad A Washington Railway and Electric

Livestock and grain prices across markets reported

New York and Chicago livestock data show receipts for cattle calves sheep and hogs with price ranges and weekly summaries. Grain and hay futures and spot prices for wheat corn oats rye barley cited from New York and Buffalo markets with scattered figures for No 2 red wheat and nearby futures.

Local bond market shows strength amid limited sales

Bond offerings moved at firm prices with Capital Traction 5a at 107 and demand at the same figure, Washington Railway and Electric 4s in good demand around 0 percent, Potomac Electric consolidated 53 steady near 99 34, and Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Be small bonds trading at 10 cents. Stock Exchange activity declined with 1814 NYSE stock sales the lowest since 1878 due to recent closures, while full year 1914 bond sales reached 457 million. Executive Committee weighs stock market reopening. Fireman's Insurance Company directors elected for the coming year.

Capital Ona Amalter Iota Washington Railway and Electric 4S Potomac‘lectric Norfolk and Washington New York Stock Exchange

Holland Writes Of Both Look To United States

Holland notes Canada and Chile face wartime emergencies, seeking U.S. financial help. Canada fears London credit squeeze, may tap New York for funds, while Chile’s nitrate export shock threatens railroads and tax revenue. Chile twice relied on London and German credits, with U.S. support seen as possible after London credit exhausts.

New York Canada United States Chile England Dominion London Englland Germany Holland

Baltimore Markets Report Prices and commodities list

Baltimore markets report introduces a wide price list for Wheat Oats Poultry and Dairy. It records No 2 red wheat prices 1.31 ¼ and 1.35 ¼, oats 34 1 2 to 54, and a detailed breakdown of poultry including live chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and other fowl with varying weights and prices from nearby regions and markets. It also lists dressed chickens, hens, roosters, ducks, and eggs with miscellaneous quotations for sections including West Virginia and Pennsylvania suppliers.

Baltimore Muscary Pennsylvania

Local Produce Market Receipts Dull Amid Weakened Demand

Receipts in vegetable market light this week as demand stays below normal for the season. Prices listed include poultry, cheese, butter, eggs, and a wide range of vegetables and fruits with varied per unit and per crate figures, reflecting a sluggish market.

Washington cattle market prices and sheep rates

Prices for cattle and sheep listed by Ib. with per pound values. Veal calves at 11 11 2, spring lambs at P4, creased bogs at 1 to 2 dollars, reflecting market quotes for the period.

New Haven Rail Line Seeks Long Term Bonds

New Haven President Howard Hilliott urged New England lawmakers to allow the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad to refinance its floating debt of about 53 million dollars with long term mortgage bonds. He dismissed reports of a 400 million dollar mortgage, saying bonds would be issued as needed with safeguards for existing securities.

Boston New England Railroad New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Howard Hilliott New Haven Elliott

Big rise in U S gold output in 1914

Preliminary estimates from the Mint Bureau and Geological Survey show gold production in 1914 reached 67,925,709 fine ounces, with California leading at 1,037,537 ounces, Colorado second at 961,748, and Alaska third at 784,744. Silver output rose to Nevada 14,814,200 ounces, Idaho 12,683,600, and Utah 11,897,500.

United States Mint Bureau Geological Survey California Colorado Alaska Nevada Idaho Utah

London Exchange Reopens After War Suspension

The London Stock Exchange resumes trading on January 4 after a July closure due to the war. Absolute cash dealings, a ban on arbitrage, and strict restrictions limit activity as foreign attendance diminishes. Prices show minor moves across rails, with United, Amalgamated Copper unchanged and sector losses modest.

London London Stocks Exchange Gey India Rio Tintos Union Pacifics New York Atchison Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Erie

New York Cotton Sees Active Day with Firm Close

The New York cotton market showed heightened activity as futures resumed trading, with prices holding firm and several active positions reaching new highs. Liverpool firmness and optimistic business outlook boosted investment demand, while short covering and modest realizations characterized the session. closes near the day’s best, with futures at about 8.56 to 8.73 cents.

New York Liverpool Shorts

Philadelphia Markets Reported Commodities and Prices

Philadelphia market bulletin lists butter at 39 to 40 cents, eggs around 12.60 to 13.00 dollars per dozen, cheese steady with New York cream variety at 18 dollars, wheat No 2 red at 1.52 to 1.40, corn No 2 yellow about 1.27 to 1.27 1/2, oats No 3 white near 1.50 to 1.25 per bushel, reflecting early January trading and regional interest.

Chicago James A. Patten Elba Boston Dan Almsaka Poston Maine Hutte Superior Mining Calumet and Hecla Mining Shine Mining Consol East Butte Mining Greene-Canaaea Mining Ae Miami Mining Smohawk Au New York Bready Baltimore Duluth Manitoba Buffalo Maling Philadelphia Western Creamery F. c Pennsylvania Hennery Bennery Comrae Middle West

Metal Market Report From New York and London

In New York on January 4 copper prices for electrolytic and casting are listed with bid ranges and a separate London listing shows spot and futures for copper and tin. The report includes assorted grades and regional quotes, reflecting a volatile metal market.

Catherine de Medici the Queen Mother and Power in France

On this day 326 years past the article recalls Catherine de Medici wife of Henry II and mother of three kings, who wielded influence through years of religious conflict. It notes her Italian upbringing, court tactics, and pivotal role in late 16th century France, culminating in the St Bartholomew massacre and her son Henry III’s era.

Catherine DE Medici Charles IX Coligny Paris Francis I Henry I Francis II Charles VX Henry III France Catherine Lorenzo d= Medici Urbino Florence Henry Mata Francia JT Henry II Francia Alde Mairevert Duke of Guise St. Bartholomew Luke of Anjou Poland Navarre Guisa Aiay Guise Henry of Navarre Guizot

Army and Navy changes of the day list officers’ transfers

The notice itemizes leaves of absence and station changes for many officers. It covers First Lieutenant William J. Fitzmaurice and Captain Colin H. Ball, plus judge advocate moves, medical corps duties, correspondence course designations, and assignments to Fort Sam Houston, Governors Island, Sandy Hook, and other posts. It also records commissions and reassignments for naval personnel and assorted staff movements across departments and posts.

Frank L. Odds Eastern Department Maj Blanton Winship Fort Sam Houston Tex Southern Department Henry M. Morrow Governors Island Ee Oe

New York Produce Prices Drift Amid Mixed Grain and Dairy Notes

New York market activity shows steadiness in butter and eggs with varied creamery and seasonal supplies. Cheese receipts and fatsoured fat indices slide into a steady range while sugar and flour rules remain firm. pork and oily products balance. Freight-like trade data from Oil City and regional shipments offset the day’s price signals.

Movements of Naval Vessels and Yard Orders

A Navy list shows vessels and their destinations including Satied Ozark to New York yard, Caesar to San Francisco via Balboa, Preston to Charleston, Pontiac to Newport, Cleveland to San Diego, Maryland to Tiburon, Montana to Guantanamo, Cyclops to Labor Island, Ap papolis to Acapniles, Arrived Clark at New York yard, Proteus at Cristobal, Brutus at Leonte Domingo City, Maryland at Truron, Flusser and Reid at Charleston, Vulcan at Hampton Roads and Vera Cruz. Paducah at navy yard Portemouth ordered to south coast of Cuba. Hennibel at Fortemouth ordered to Atlantic coast of Nicaragua. Oregon placed in commission at Puget Sound.

Ozark Tompkinsville New York Yard Caesar Balboa San Francisco Preston Charleston Pontiac New York Proteus Cristobal Brutus Leonte Domingo City Maryland Truron Flusser and Reid Vulcan Hampton Roads Delaware Vera Cruz Paducah Navy Yard Portemouth Nhl Cuba Hennibel Fortemouth N. H Atlantic Nicaragua Oregon Puget Sound Wash

J McDonald Dies A Longtime Pension Office Reviewer

J McDonald longtime board of reviewers pension office member died at his home 1927 Biltmore street north west Born in 1348 he graduated Georgetown College in 1868 joined the U S marine corps and later served in Korea before a career in New York and the pension office He survived by his wife a daughter and two sisters funeral services were held yesterday at 2 pm with cremation at his residence officiated by Rev E Slater Dunlap of St John Church.

William Johnson McDonald Board of Reviewers Pension Office Biltmore Street Mr. McDonald Georgetown College United States Marine Corps U. S. & Colorado New York McDonald United States Senate Loraine Maf Lorenzo Loraine Sinclair Brg U.S. A

National Metropolitan Bank Seeks New Banking Accounts

The National Metropolitan Bank on Fifteenth Street opposite U. and Treasury invites accounts of all sizes and solicits interviews with those contemplating establishing new banking connections in the District of Columbia.

Qidest National Bank Columbia

Safest Investments Are Gilt-Edge District of Columbia

Swartzell Rheem Hensey Co. promotes first mortgage real estate backed notes as gilt edge investments. These securities remain stable in disturbed markets, are exempt from personal property taxes, and measured by real estate in the District of Columbia. Available in amounts from modest to substantial through their loan and investment offerings.

District of Columbia

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