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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

2

Wall Street rally as United States Steel leads gains

New York trading opened with broad weakness in special stocks due to short selling, then a late rally lifted markets led by United States Steel recovering from 85 to near 86. Major gains came from rails and other high-price issues, with Mercantile Martine rising sharply and several notable names like Cuban American Sugar and General Motors posting sizable advances. Bonds followed stocks as the day closed with substantial activity totaling about 7.19 million par value in sales.

New York Crucible Steel Baldwin Locomotive Intercat Mexico United States Steel Canadian Pacific St Paul Union Pacific Heading New York Central Martine American Can Porto Rico United States General Motors Italy

New York Bond Market Report Shows Decline in Volume

The New York bond market posted total sales of 692,200 shares, down from 820,000 traded yesterday. Dealers cited lighter activity and selective bidding as contributing factors to the softer session.

Washington cattle market report lacks clear headline

Market notes show hogs with varied weights and dressing percentages, plus small consignments of sheep calves and lambs. Apparent figures are garbled with inconsistent decimals, limiting precise interpretation of price levels or totals for hogs sheep veal calves and lambs.

Wall Street News and Gossip Highlights Securities Flows

New York reports a Philadelphia arrival from Liverpool bringing securities, boosting sterling and lifting market optimism. Rail and steel shares, notably United States Steel and American Steel trades, draw support as bear pressure aims to break the stock. a potential 1 percent quarterly dividend is anticipated for the January 25 meeting. Bond turnover surges in Marine collateral trusts, with large Pittsburgh district claims and heavy hourly deal activity shaping the session.

New York Philadelphia Liverpool Sterling Exchange Great Britain United States Steel Union Pacfle Erie Atchison Anaconda American Smelting The Iron Age Pittsburgh

Object lesson map shows patchwork US business

New York January 12 The U S Chamber of Commerce published a map claiming overall fair to good business in much of the nation with few bad pockets. Analysts note California prospers while other regions vary and Delaware and Maryland coastal areas appear weak. Corn harvest prospects remain uncertain with regional climate differences. Holland.

New York Chamber of Commerce of the United States California Pacific Slope Arisona Oklahoma Colorado Northwest Texas mid-West Detroit New England Delaware Maryland Frank A. Vanderlip Federal Minneapolis Holland

Washington Gas and Capital Traction Stocks in Noon Sale

Local stock exchange notes regular noon call with Washington Gas at 105 percent on multiple blocks, Capital Traction at 107 percent, Potomac Electric at 99 percent, and American Graphophone and Washington Railway issues. Post call shows revised bids with Washington Gas 105 to 106, Capital Traction 107, American Graphophone 99 to 98 percent, plus a long list of rail, utility, and miscellaneous bonds and stocks across Georgetown Gas to Washington Market Co and national banks.

Washington Gas Georgetown Gas Mergenthaler Lansion Munney Steamboat Washington Basebsll Club Graphocom Grapho

New York Money Market Rates and Currencies

New York money market data dated January 12 shows mercantile paper at 8.3 percent, Sterling 60 day bills at 4.72 percent with demand 4.76 percent, and cables 4.774. Francs demand 5.84 with cables 5.8 percent, Marks demand 7.5 with cables 7.334, Kronen demand 13 with cables 13 percent, Guilders 4.4 percent with cables 4.4, Lives demand 6.71 with cables 6.70, Rubles demand 30.34 with cables 30.4. Silver at 57, Mexican dollars 4.4. Time loans steady with 60 and 90 days at 2.4 percent? and six months 2.8 percent. Call money steady high 2, low 1, ruling rate 2, last loan 2, closing bid 1, offered at 2.

New York

Philadelphia Markets Report From Jan 12 Trade

Philadelphia market notes show butter eggs and cheese prices with firmer tones. Grain corn futures list higher bids for new yellow No 2 and No 2 steamer, while catfish white and No 2 red spot cheese quotes adjust amid steady receipts.

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New York Grain Prices Reported January Grain Trade

New York on January 12 reports spot wheat firm with No 1 durum at 1.39 and No 1 Northern Duluth at 1.43 and No 1 Northern Manitoba at 146% f o b New York. May wheat futures at 1.353. Corn spot firm with No 2 yellow at 88 and prompt. No 2 white at 50% t

New York Northern Duluth Nitoba

Washington Stock Notes Reflect Limited Market Movement

Yesterday's Washington Stock Exchange activity showed investor hesitancy amid New York weakness. Bond listings were stronger with American Graphophone 6s leading volume. Prices generally rose with Washington Gas 5s at 106.5, Capital Tractions 107–107.5, Potomac Consolidated 6s 99, American Graphophone 6x8 99. Odd lots and railway and electric preferred traded at around 83. Directors and officers across several banks and building associations were reelected or organized, including National Metropolitan Bank, Columbia National Bank, Second National Bank, Washington Loan and Trust, Park Savings Bank, Columbia Permanent Building Association, and Home Building Association.

Washington Stock Exchange New York Exchange Washington Gas Potomac Consolidated Railway and Electric Washington Gas Company Washington Loan and Trust Company Cote Laws John Joy Edson Ellis Spear John B. Larner Andrew Parker Harry G. Meem Boyd Taylor Thomas Bradley Frederick Hichelberger the Park Savings Bank Thomas Somerville Lewis E. Breuninger W. H. Klopfer George E. Walker W. B. Todd Robert S. Stunz Joseph W. Cox Building Associations

United States Treasury finances show mixed balance and rates

Treasury report dated January 11 1916 details net general fund balance of 102 478 732 and total receipts 1 019 852 with payments of 4 451 960 and a fiscal year deficit of 679 566. The document lists cash assets across gold and silver holdings including reserve notes bank notes and bullion, plus commodity price figures for poultry cheese butter eggs vegetables and fruits.

United States Treasury General Fund Treasury Federal Reserve United States Federal Reserve Banks Philippines

New York Produce Prices Rise in Steady Market

New York reports mixed but steady commodity prices for dairy and meats. Butter remains steady with varied scores, eggs firm with rising firsts, and cheese steady at modest gains. Pork and beef show firmness while lard posts strength in the middle West markets.

New York Hennery Middle West

New York Cotton Markets Hold Steady After Early Dip

Cotton futures edged higher after an initial drop to 12.47 for March, closing around 12.54 to 12.68 as talk of rising exports and easing shipping conditions supported gains. Old crop deliveries stayed firm, with the general list steady to up a few points.

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Copper and tin markets mixed in New York and London

The metal market report shows New York firms at 24.00 for electrolytic copper and little change for tin as bids sit near 41.00. In London, spot copper stands at £84 178 6d with futures at £84 15, electrolytic £114, tin spot £173 108 and futures £174 108, antimony £125.

New York London

Oil Quotations and City Credit Balances Report

The report lists oil quotations for City, Pa dated January 12 with credit balances at 3.25 and a run average of 68 835. Shipments total 34 194 with an average of 41 670. The data reflects daily commodity metrics and shipment figures.

City

Wheat gains as cold wave risks winter crop damage

Chicago markets rose on fears of severe cold harming winter crops. Wheat led with May around 1.28 and July near 1.20, while corn, oats, and provisions posted modest gains amid a tightening outlook and futures activity.

Chicago

Livestock Market Totals From New York and Chicago Reports

New York receipts show steady markets for beeves calves sheep and hogs with price ranges. Chicago figures indicate strength in hogs and cattle with mixed sheep values across the board.

New York Chicago

Baltimore Markets Report Seeded by Winter Prices

Baltimore markets report January 12 shows oats with white No 2 at 49 50 cents bushel, No 4 at 44 45, live poultry prices for old hens roosters ducks and guineas, pigeons and geese noted. Butter prices range from fancy 33 14 to store packed 18 cents per pound, with creamery and dairy varieties listed.

New York State Elgin Tub Virginia Western Banneries Florida North Carolina California New York Brussels Baltimore Peking Kent Island

Cottonseed Oil Market Prices Listed in New York

New York on January 12 reports prime crude cottonseed oil trading from 7.80 to 7.87 for crude, with spot at 8.93 and January at 8.94. Future months show April 3.90, May 8.94, June 8.95, July 9.03, August 9.06, plus prime winter yellow and summer white ranges around 9.00 to 10.00.

New York

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