Stocks Move Upward as Copper Demand Lifts Exports
Stocks rose led by special issues including fertilizer and motor shares with rails and coppers advancing. Heavy foreign buying in copper supported exports from Newport last week totaling 27 million dollars a new high mark, amid stronger Canadian Pacific and anticipated dividend actions from Bethlehem Steel.
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Russia
Japan
Newport
New York
Stocka
Lorillard
Tobacco
National Biscuit
Distillers
Pullman
Canadian Pacific
New York Money Market Report January 18
Mercantile paper and sterling exchange show steady rates with 60-day bills at 4.8175 and cables at 4.8475. Government and railroad bonds are strong, time loans dull, and call money steady with a ruling rate of 2. City, Pa reports credit balances at 156 with shipments and averages noted for 2008.
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York
Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
City
Local Stock Exchange Regular Call Noon Prices
A stock market brief lists bids and prices for Washington Gas Capital Traction Potomac Electric Pete Electric Consolidated and Rigs Realty Companies and Railway Electric Trust loans with amounts traded and last prices including 5s 6s and 4s notes showing mixed yields and totals.
Washington stock and bond activity shows broader inquiry
On the Washington Stock Exchange yesterday demand widened and volume rose versus last week, though prices largely stayed flat. Trades included 10 shares of Washington Railway and Electric at 86 with few quotation bids above 82.5, odd Washington Gas bids around 83 84 with no sales, Capital Traction odd lots at 95, 96% quotation no bids, 20 Washington Loan and Trust at 225, and Potomac Electric 5s near 99% to 99 1/4. Washington Gas 6 at 103, Capital Traction G at 107, Riggs Realty short trades totaling $4,000, Fidelity Storage dividend declared at 312% annual to stockholders of record Jan 1, 1915.
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Missouri Pacific
Southern
Bathlehem Steel
Washington Railway & Electric Company
Washington Railway & Electric
Sip
Washington Loan & Trust
Capital Traction
Potomac Electric Consolidated
Georgetown
Washington
Columbia Gas & Electric
Railroad Bow
Capital Traction Co
Anacostia & Pot
River Ry
City & Suburban Railway
Metropolitan Railway
Washington Ry
Elec
da Baim
Elec. Power Con. Mtg
Amer. Tel
Tel
Amer. Tel. & Tel
Col
Bs Wash. Market Co
Wash. Market Co
N. & W. Steamboat
Elec. Com
Hlet
Piday
Washington Gas
Tel. Ca
Mergenthaler Linotype
Greene-Cananea
National Bank
American Capital
Columbia
Wee
Commercial District
Federal
Unicoln
Washington Trust Company
American Security & Trust
Continental
Savings Bank
Home Savings Bank
Commerce & Saving
East Washington Savings Ins
Arlington
Washington Stock Exchange
Washington Railway and Electric Common
Washington Ges
Ington Loan and Trust
Weahington Gas
Riggs Realty
Georgetown Gans
Potomac & Ches
Daly
Mergenthaler
Lanston
Heurich’s Brewing
Wash. & Southern Bank
Franklin Nat. Hank
Continental Trust
Potomac Fire Inc
Real Estate Trust
Potomac Con
Wash
Lauston
Wash. Rwy. Ptd
Thomas L. Hume
Cottonseed oil price list New York January futures data
New York prime crude quotes set at .73 nominal with prime yellow spot and January at 6.7 cents. February 6.30, March 6.85, April 6.97, May 7.06, June 7.14, July 7.26, August 7.34. Prime winter yellow and summer white at 6.76.
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New York
The Metal Market Copper and Tin Prices Reported
New York copper electrolytic bids 13.76 to 14.00 cents per pound with spot 13.62 to 13.75. London copper spot at £60 178 with futures £61. Tin: spot £154 105, futures £147. Northern No 1 prices 14.59 to 16.00, No 2 14.25 to 14.75. Southern No 1 14.25 to 14.75, No 2 14.25 to 14.75.
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New York
London
Northern
Southern
Holland Writes Of Larger Plants Now Needed
A New York dated report notes exports rise to meet wartime demand and suggests larger U S manufacturing capacity could boost shipments further. It cites Bethlehem steel limits, Schwab submarine contracts, and neutral trade rules, with emphasis on policy and law surrounding contraband of war. It also reports cottonseed output for 1914 and urges investment in an Underwood typewriter.
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New York
New York City
United States
Custom House
Bethlehem
Mr. Schwab
Schwab
London
Great Britain
England
Washington
State Department
English War Office
Lotasbody
J. Schwab
Russia
Japan
British War Office
Mnufacturer
Department of It
Nationa
Holland
New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report
New York market notes show butter receipts 4,344 tiles with varied creamery grades, eggs unsettled at 6,558 cases with state and nearby hennery whites and browns priced, poultry dressed firm with western roasting chickens and turkeys listed, sugar futures steady with several dated points, flour steady with patent and straight grades, rye flour firmer, lard Midwest quotes, beef steady with meal and family ranges.
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New York
Chebbe
Pennsylvania
Hennery
Mesa
Kong
Middle West
Wheat market whipsaws as U S supply drop offsets export fears
Chicago grain traders saw wheat prices edge higher after news of a nearly 4 million bushel drop in U S visible wheat supply, offsetting bearish Federal inquiries and talk of an export embargo. Prices closed unsettled with gains in wheat and nearby futures, while corn oats and pork futures also moved.
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Chicago
United States
Gaza
Live Stock Markets Across Cities Weekly Cow and Hog Prices
Chicago receipts show hogs unsettled with bulk 6.86 to 7.10, etc. Cattle firm with native steers 5.65 to 7.40. Sheep and lambs steady. New York and Baltimore markets report mixed beef, calves, and hog prices, with weekly receipts and price ranges across regions.
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Chicago
New York
Cowa
Choice Far Western
Baltimore
Bologna
New York Grain and Corn Prices Report
New York market notes unsettled futures with May at 1.48 Jul 1.32 and spot around No. 2 red 1.50. Export rail track prices show No 1 Northern Duluth 1.44 and No 1 Northern Manitoba 1.51 cents. Corn spot strong with No 2 yellow 83 cents fob to arrive. Oats steady with standard 59 to 69% and white grades between 58% and 62%. Rye firmer at No 2 Western 122% and barley firm for feeding 78 to 1. Buffalo prices align with grain.
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New York
Duluth
Manitoba
C. i
Buffalo
C.f. F
New York Cotton Prices Hit Season High on Active Buying
An active general buying movement lifted New York cotton today with May contracts at 8.90, about 3.25 a bale above last month’s low. The close remained firm despite heavy realizing, with futures showing gains of 32 to 34 points for the day as March and May contracts moved higher.
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New York
Daily Cotion Market Summary
Market report notes varied livestock prices including veal calves at high figures, spring lambs, dressed hogs and related cattle terms. Readable items show approximate bids and percentages reflecting condition and demand. Entities include veal calves, spring lambs, dressed hogs and market terms.
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Sheen
Philadelphia Markets Update on Butter Eggs Cheese and Wheat
Philadelphia markets report mixed grain and dairy prices with butter and eggs slipping, cheese firm on New York cream, and wheat easing for No 2 red spot and No 1 northern exports. Prices listed include Western creamery extra butter at 32, eggs around 10.08 to 10.05, New York full cream cheese at 16 to 15, and No 2 red spot wheat at 1.44 to 1.52 for export.
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Philadelphia
Western Creamery
F. c
New York
Duluth
Epeady
Big Increase in Farm Stock Across United States
Department of Agriculture figures show total U S farm animals valued at 5.569 billion on January 1, up 78.0 million dollars or 1.3 percent from a year earlier. Horses 21.195 million head valued 2.190 billion, mules 4.479 million, Milch cows 21.262 million, other cattle 37.067 million, sheep 49.956 million, and swine 64.618 million with gains ranging 0.7 to 9.6 percent and prices per head from 4.50 to 9.87 dollars.
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U. S
United States
Department of Agriculture
Britain limits investors amid wartime finance controls
London reports that Britain will restrict capital issues to protect national resources. Overseas issues are forbidden, colonial issues allowed only for urgent needs, UK issues only if the Treasury deems them in national interest. The policy prioritizes funding the war effort.
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London
Great Britain
Treasury
Stock Exchange
United Kingdom
Bank closes in Uniontown amid dividend claims
The First National Bank of Uniontown was closed today after a conference with Bank Examiner Gerald and a representative of the comptroller. The bank had recently declared a 700 percent extra dividend. President J. W. Thompson, a major coal lands owner, faced reports of large land deals worth 15 million dollars that reportedly fell through. The bank’s capital stood at 100,906 with a 1,000,000 surplus. Also note Washington Association of Credit Men luncheon set for Thursday at 12:30 at the Ebbitt with Representative Charles A. Korbty of Indianapolis discussing currency act features and bank statement requirements for rediscounting.
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Uniontown
First National Bank of
Gerald
J. W. Thompson
Washington Association of Credit Men
Ebbitt
Charles A. Korbty
Indianapolis
House Banking and Currency Committee
Local Wholesale Produce Prices and Market Trends
Prices for meats and poultry have fallen due to excess supply over weeks. Milder weather boosted egg stock, lowering egg prices. Poultry ranges and dairy and a wide array of vegetables and fruits with varied regional prices are listed, reflecting a slack in demand and higher supply across items from potatoes to oranges and apples.
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New York State
New
Elgin
Tub
Virginia
West Virginia
Florida
California
Baltimore Markets: Live poultry and butter prices listed
Baltimore markets report a detailed price list for oats and poultry. It covers alive birds including chickens ducks geese and turkeys with varied weights and region sources, plus dressed poultry prices and butter from multiple districts. The long price table reflects regional market activity on January 18.
Financial statements of American Security and Trust Company
Annual report to the Comptroller of the Currency for the year ended January 16 1915 presents capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, deposits, loans, real estate, and investments. It lists officers and directors including Charles J. Bell as president and J. Hood as secretary, with sworn attestations from notary Albert H. Shillington and a companion trust company filing.
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American Security and Trust Company
Ames
Dire Toray F. Blount
Willian J. Plather
Joseph Paul
E Daniel Fraser
Henry H. Flather
Murray A. Cobb
Clarence Norment
Albert M. Bear
Myron M. Parker
John R. McLean
John F. Whikina
William 8. Corby
John S. Larcombe
Degroran Thom
Joseph Leiter
J. C. Hoya
James M. Green
Charles J. Bell
James
Hood
J. C. Boyd
HB. Hart
Clarence
Norment
Seal
James F. Hood
A. Boyd
H. Hur
Carence F. Norment
District of Columbia
A. D
Albert H. Shillington
D.C
N. Acott
Frank W. Horgiano
Jess Scott
Bright
T. Hoott
Allan
Walker
C. Calhoun
W. G. Carter
Beal
al Oreace Notary Publl
Washington, D. C
Washington Tite Insurance Company
Cntal
KE. I. Schmidt
Fred McKee
A. G. Bishop
H. O'Connor
Leonard VT. Genesth
Washington
Ist
District ‘Title Insurance Company
E. L. Schmidt
Fred McKez
A. H. Lawson
Leonard F
Genesth
Sotery Public, DB
Ready for U S Goods But Long Credit Must Rule
Dr L S Rowe, head of the American Academy and Pan American commission, returns from seven months in South America. He argues American manufacturers must offer long term credits similar to Europe to win South American markets, noting war has limited European investment and urging American capital and stronger banking ties to expand trade.
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Philadelphia
South America
L. S. Rowe
American Academy of Political and Social Science
pan-American Commission
Dr. Rowe
Rowe
Muat
Republica
Rowa
Sues Pere Marquette for Court Sale of Rail Property
In Indianapolis on January 18 a suit seeks court ordered sale of Pere Marquette Railroad Company property. Central Trust Company of New York, trustee, seeks foreclosure of a $14,739,000 mortgage bonds issue due to three years of missed interest payments. Pere Marquette Railway owns assets across Indiana Michigan Ohio Illinois Wisconsin and is operated by a receiver.
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Indianapolis
Iad
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
United States District Court
Central Frst Company of
New York
Pere Marquette Palleoss Company
Indiana
Ichigan
Ohio
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Copper Exports For Six Weeks Reported By Commerce
Copper exports during the six weeks period ended January 9 were valued at 37.01.3 million dollars according to figures released by the Department of Commerce. In the week ended January 9 copper valued at 2,152,711 dollars left the country with England receiving 802,772 dollars, France 990,215 dollars, and Italy 342,551 dollars.
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Department of Commerce
England
France
Italy
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U.S
Dr. L. S. Rowe
Latin Republica
Sues Pere Marquette
National Savings and Trust Company
15Th
N. Y. Ave
Napoleon
Arthur Cowsill
Hibbs
15Th St
National Metropolitan Bank
U. S&s Treasury
Olfest National Bank
Dent Thortways
Istrict
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Fifteenth Street N. W
Munsey Trust Company Capital
Frank A. Munsey
A. C. Moses Co., Inc
Memi
N.Y. Avs
Chris Cox Dawson
15Th Street
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