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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

12

Market roundup on securities and industry tips

Wire and ticker report highlights steady stock sales and a steel advance amid rumors of a quarterly corporate meeting. Auto shares fluctuated as General Motors led declines while foreign issues showed mixed strength. domestic sugar and rail stocks were noted, with sterling and franc ranges signaling cautious sentiment.

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New York Bond Market and Oil Quotations Report

Brief market note lists January 16 credit balances at 707, lower shipments at 5847 average, and overall oil quotation figures with assorted averages and shipment counts. Indicates activity across bonds and oil markets with figures such as 47526 and 42 917 in the record.

New York Stock Market Opens on Major Trading Day

On January 16, 1917, New York traders moved through a brisk session as NYSE activity reflected cautious optimism. Prices shifted with broad participation from leading banks and industrials, signaling renewed confidence amid wartime uncertainty.

Local Produce and Cottonseed Oil Prices in New York

A price listing from New York on January 16 shows live poultry and cheese rates, with eggs, vegetables, fruits, and greens including specific per pound and per crate figures. Cottonseed oil futures quote prime crude at 10.93 and spot and future prices ranging from 12.20 to 12.26 for various months.

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United States Treasury records and cotton market report

The Treasury's end of day figures show a general fund balance around 211,978,922 dollars with large gold and silver holdings and extensive assets. New York report notes British Southern spot gains and a cotton rally with May futures near 17.87 cents per pound, closing around 17.65 to 17.85.

Treasury United States Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Banks Philippimeas New York

Philadelphia Markets Daily Snapshot

Philadelphia market notes show butter unchanged eggs firm cheese quiet but steady wheat higher with No 2 red spot at 2.00 and related regional prices for corn oats firm poultry demand steady with dressed turkeys ducks and geese at nearby levels, tallow quiet and unchanged.

Philadelphia Baltimore Express Maryland Virginia Kent Island Pennsylvania West Virginia Southern

Chicago grain prices rise on stronger import demand

Chicago and New York markets show gains across wheat corn and oats as improved import activity and a slimmer visible supply push futures higher. May wheat at 1.88 and July 1.51 with corn near 99 percent, while hogs cattle and poultry show varied shifts in price and receipts.

Chicago Iaport United States

Freight car shortage shrinks as rail group reports progress

New York Jan 16 The freight car shortage dropped nearly 50 percent since November to 59,392 on December 1 as the American Railway Association cites joint efforts by the Interstate Commerce Commission shippers and railroads. A special committee worked to move cars from congested districts to needed regions and emergency measures were adopted. FP Cooper of Southern Railway becomes assistant to the Cincinnati office of several railroads. new directors announced for United States Rubber Company. Akina Explosive Company dividend cut due to working capital and stock levels. large public sale of no par value stock once offered at $20 now trading around 37.

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Local Securities Market Holds Restricted Trading Day

The local securities market showed little improvement with few orders at prevailing levels. Transactions included small blocks in Capital Traction, American National Bank, Metropolitan National Bank, and Mergenthaler with modest gains and a single City and Suburban bond trade. Directors were elected at American Security and Trust Company, with Fla ther, Levy, and Noyes new to the board under Clayton act, and officers reelected. Security Storage Company reported net earnings of 60,252, slightly above the prior year.

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Federal Building Funds Debate At Builders Convention

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury urged that the 35 million dollar federal building program be allocated to cities able to cover costs with postal receipts. Acting supervising architect James Wetmore supported the plan. Pittsburgh's B A Appleyard led a feature discussion as McAdoo missed the cabinet meeting attendance. The convention ends tomorrow.

Na Ro Newton the Treasury The Society of Constructors of Newton James Wetmore Treasury B. A. Appleyard Pittsburgh Society

Brazil Renews Import Duties to Help Meet 1917 Expenses

Brazil enacts new import duties and consumption taxes aimed at easing 1917 budget pressures. Duties rise up to 12 percent on many items, cigars cigarettes shoes perfumery canned goods and hats see tax on coffee added. The law requires 55 percent of imports to be paid on a gold basis.

Brazil Department of Commerce

Copper and metal market report from New York

The metal market reports firm electrolytic copper prices in the first three quarters at 27.50, 32, and 40. Iron is steady, with tin quoted strong. London market not received and all other quotes vary by market.

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Grain quotes show firm spot prices in New York market

New York grain report lists spot strength for Wheat with No 2 hard at 2.14 and No 1 Northern at 2.24, Manitoba at 2.26 in New York. Corn spot firm at No 2 yellow around 1.11, oats firmer standard at 0.67.

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Washington cattle market hog prices per head and category

Market notes show dressed hogs at many weights with percentages outlined. Hogs listed as small medium and heavy with varied percentages. sheep veal calves spring lambs also referenced with percentages indicating share or inventory segments.

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