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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1919

Page

2

Bankers Meet Today Over Washington Railway Affairs

Six Washington bankers named to the protective committee will meet this afternoon to discuss stabilizing the Washington Railway and Electric Company finances. The panel’s aim is to manage note holdings, influence control, and seek a way to resolve the railroad’s financial difficulties amid a larger note base held by New York and Baltimore banks.

Washington Bank Washington Utilities Corporation R Fral Washington Railway and Electric Company New York Baltimore Washington Protection Committee Robert N. Harper District National Bank Wiliam &. Cadwallader The Commercial National W T Galliher Amercian National John Pools Federal National George W. White Mariinal Metropolitan C. W. Warden Continental Trustompany Harold D. Thorn Metropolitan ‘Trust Company New Ters Henry Harlan Fidelity Mit Beta Studo Ana Peel Offre Omnan Yeers Washmoantee Tmati Afleo Warman Ihauser HA Ardstra

Washington Stock Exchange Bond Trading Mixed Notes

Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange yesterday focused on bonds with prices firm and total turnover at $14,509, face value. Quoted blocks include District of Columbia Paper Company, Potomac Electric, Capital Traction, American Graphophone, and Washington Railway and Electric. after call activity and varied bids, bonds moved with notable items at 97 to 98+ and several 58 to 69 levels across multiple issues.

Washington Stock Exchange District of Columbia Paper Company Potomac Electric Generals Capital Traction American Graphophone Company Washington Railway and Electric Capital Traction Railroad Potomac Electric Power Gen Mtge American Graphophone Lot Washington Railway National Capital Bank Lanston Monotype District of Columbia Paper New York American Tel We Varmour & Co Atchison Gen Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore & Ohio Bethleherm Steel Central of Georgia Consol Central Leather Central Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio C.b Marine Kansas City Southern Liggett & Myers Bs Louisville Fe Missouri Pacific Montana Bower New York Central Norfolk & Western Co Northern Pacific Oregon Southern Pacific Ge Southern Railways Southern Railway Texas Company Texas & Pacific Union Pacific L. S Rubber General Electric Great Northern Illinois Central Wabash Key Eats U.S Liberty U. S Liberty Liberty LOS U S Liberty S. Liberty Victory Col E & P. Telephone Col. Gas & Electric Colum G & Elec Metropolitan R. R Lec Elec Bree SS Ag Fl. Wen Amer Col. P. Mfte Wee Am Tel & Telez Capital Traction Tae Col Gas & Electric Washington Gas Wash. R Wash. Ry. & el. Co BANKS Columbia Farmers & Mechanics Federal Lindalin Metropolitan Washington Reverees Trust Companies Amer. Security & Trust Ay Continental Trust Nat. Savings & Trust Union Trust Wash Loan & Trust Savings Banks Commerce & Savings Savings Liberty Savings Merchants Bee Bec. Sav & Co Weed Seventh Street Arlington Corcoran Firemen National Union Title Insurance Columbia Freese Ee Hae Catirapho Mfg Cat Grapho Chapin-Sacks Mfg Lanston District of Columbia Paper Manufacturing Company Virginia G. L. Nicolson K and Potomac Streets Georgetown Potomac River Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Europe South America Mexico Cuba Australia Japan

Foreign Bonds Active and Firm

The piece warns that shortening hours risk reduced production and government extravagance, urging individuals to live within incomes. It argues hard work and self-reliance are essential for permanent prosperity, contrasting with be-it-enacted theories and noting Germany’s success through effort. It asserts the United States prospered from nature and American energy under fair governance.

Germany

London Financial Markets Report Shows Mixed International Movements

Market activity remained subdued amid numerous new capital flotations. Home railway stocks held steady while French loans fell further. Guayaquil bonds rose on remittance, and Mexican eagle gained in the air market. Argentine and Italian bonds slipped, and the money market showed ample liquidity with rising treasury bill demand. The foreign exchange picture featured a sharp New York decline and ongoing strength in French and Belgian rates.

London Guayaquil Bueno Aires and Great Southern Railway Company Treasury New York

Unite to Develop Mexico Firm Formed in New York

Incorporation of the Mexican International Corporation under Delaware laws announced in New York. Offices planned in New York and Mexico City to pursue development and financing in Mexico. Thomas H. Gillespie named president, George J. McCarty vice president in charge of Mexico City office. Board includes Harve y D. Gibson, Grayson P. Murphy, James H. Perkie, William C. Potter, Charles & Sargent Jr., and Eugene V. H. Thayer. Also notes mixed swings in corn futures and various grain and market statistics for July 15.

New York Mexican International Corporation Delaware Mexico City Mexico Thomas H. Gillespie City George J. McCarty Mercantile Banking Company, Ltd Harvey D. Gibson The Liberty National Bank Grayson M. P. Murphy Guaranty Trust Company James H. Perkine National City Bank William C. Potter Guggenheim Bros Charles & Sargent, Jr Kidder, Peabody & Co Eugene V. H. Thayer Chase National Bank

Baltimore Markets Grain and Poultry Prices Report

Baltimore dated July 15 lists butter and dairy prints with prices for Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby. Poultry values cover old hens ducks and white leghorns with per pound quotes, plus oats and wheat price notes. New York market data include No 2 red wheat No 2 yellow corn and cottonseed oil with spot and futures figures.

New York State California Florida Corfia A.s New York Pennsylvania Hennery Kansas Hicks Middle West Baltimore Maryland Ohio West West Virginia Southern New

Clerks Gain Free Insurance At Parker Bridget Company

Employees at Parker Bridget Company receive free insurance from 8500 to 3000 dollars, with death benefits automatically increasing annually. A benefit association run by employees funds illness coverage.

Ibvery Parker-Bridget Company

U S Aiding 100 000 French Families

New York July 15 One hundred thousand peasant families in the Aisne region of France rely on relief from the American Committee for Devastated France. John Kendrick Bangs reports after studying the effort aboard the Espagne. He notes poverty and hunger among households with volunteers serving without pay.

New York Aisne France John Kendrick Bangs Espagne Banga Germany Bangs Blerancourt

Premium on Wheat Stands Set for August Review

The United States Grain Corporation said there would be no premium above the guaranteed wheat price before August 15 due to weak movement from farms and limited purchases. On that date Mr. Barnea will review the situation again and announce any change in premium policy.

United New York States Grain Corporation Julius Hares United States Wheat Farma Grain Corporation Barnea

264 More Federal Clerks Added in June

The United States civil service commission shows 4,500+ clerks added from June 1 to June 28 with 3,381 separations, giving a net gain of 1,264. The Treasury Department adds 1,940 clerks, War and Navy Departments incur losses, and the District government posts a net gain of 13 employees.

Government Service United States Civil Service Commission Treasury Department War and Navy Departmentea

Good Roads Aid Truck Train Reaches Bucyrus

Bucyrus Ohio July 15 Good roads promote the motor transport corps transcontinental train making a 63 mile run from Wooster to Bucyrus in fast time. Bucyrus welcomed the train with recruiting talks moving pictures and a searchlight display. Yesterday’s run from East Palestine to Wooster covered 33 miles in under eight hours the best yet. Brief stops at Alliance and Canton preceded the Wooster Chamber of Commerce band and a boxing wrestling show drawing 3500. Tonight the train stops at Delphos Ohio.

Washington Post Bucyrus Ohio Motor Transport Corps Wooster East Palestine Alliances Canton

Fined for Liquor Sales Doubled in County Court

Rockville Maryland July 1 Deputy Sheriff Arthur Tetlow Edward Wise and Jessa Denton living near Chevy Chase Lake faced charges of selling whisky. They pleaded guilty and were fined 60 dollars each. Wine pleaded guilty to possessing liquor with intent to sell and paid 350 dollars. Several others faced related charges.

Apecal Washington Rockville Sherif Arthur Tetlow Edward Wise Jessa Denton Chevy Chase Lake

Thefts and raids linked with liquor and $200 charge

Deputy Tetlow and O'Donnell raided Wise's home recovering about forty gallons of whisky two quarts of gin and several wines. In Rockville Maryland James Powell and Archis Payne were held on $2000 bail for grand jury on charges of robbing Lillie Ball of $200. they admit taking whisky. An unidentified colored woman stole groceries from Mrs. M Marshall’s home on Park Road Northwest.

Sherifa Tetlow O'Donnell Wise Washington Post Rockville Mds Lillie Ball Norpack James Powell Archis Payne Washington W. Frank Gaither Powell Payné Little Ball

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