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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1904

Page

5

STOCK PRICES HOLD UP IN WIDE MARKET MOVE

Atchison New York July 18 very large selling to take profits tempered by a strong finish. United States Steel preferred led a cautious advance while Western rails and Pacifics held gains. Foreign markets hit by Russia's acts toward neutrals. wheat rose on the news as prices steadied. money easy and bonds steady in irregular close.

New York Pacifics St. Paul United States Steel Pennsylvania United States Steel Preferred Homestead San Francisco Joan Tolk Clos Prime Mercantile Rio Long Island Jersey Norfolk London Lake Ip Boelter Glasgow Middlesboro Northern Southern Southern Soft

Great Britain and Continental Totals Amid Market Notes

Dispatch summarizes British and continental figures, grain market updates, and financial quotes. It notes wheat gains in Chicago trading, rainfall in the Red River Valley, and mixed commodity movements with extensive bond and stock quotations from Washington brokers.

Financial gossip on stock market and regulations

Prices were strong but activity was light with few sales. Central National Bank president Clarence F. Norment and Sanford L. Whattwell roamed Gloucester, Ed ward J. Stellwagen and William J. Flather at Poland Springs. Main moves in street railway stocks with Washington Railway around 78.5 to 79.5 and preferred near 58.7 to 59. Other noteables include Capital Traction stock, Mer genthater and Washington Gas with modest sales and bids. City and Suburban bonds up to 99, Anacostia bonds offered at 102.5. Building regulations to combat fire now drafted by national board of fire underwriters and likely to be adopted locally. expansion hoped nationwide.

Washington Railway Capital Traction Morganthaier Linotype District of Columbia Philippine Land Purchase Capital Traction Railroad Metropolitan Railroad Washington Gas Company United States Electric Light Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Washington Market Company First Masonic Wall Association Safe Deposit and Trust National Safe Deposit and Trust Washington Loan and Trust American Security and Trust Union Trust and Storage Washington Savings Bank Capital Traction Company The Washington Railway and Electric Company National Bank Bank of Washington, Metropolitan Central Sammers and Second Citizens Co- Capital American Traders Lincoln Riggs Franklin Corcoran Potomac Arlington National Union Columbia Riggs, & People's, & Commercial Colonial Columbia Title Washington Chesapeake and Peloranc American Graphophone Warrington Gas Georgetown Gas Mergenthaler Linotype Lanston Monotype Washington Market Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Clarence F. Norment Central National Bank Sanford L. Whattwell Gloucester Mass Edward J. Stellwagen Wiliam J. Flather Poland Springs Walter Heiston Washington Street Railway Aay Mergenthater Washington Gas Anacostia Riges Bank National Board of Fire Underwriters

Hill Interests Will Act on Northern Securities Case

New York July 18 President James J Hill and Col W P Clough chief counsel discussed Judge Bradford's injunction restraining the Northern Securities Company from distributing assets pro rata until the Harriman suit is tried to force restoration of the identical Northern Pacific Railway stock. Clough said merits to be decided later and that stockholder interests will be fully protected by forthcoming steps to be announced soon.

New York James J. Hill Northern Securities Company Col. W. P. Clough Bradford United States District Court Trenton Worthern Securities Company Harriman Northern Pacific Railway Coll. Clough Hill Publc

Sully Firms Offer Compromise on Creditors Meeting

New York July 18 Daniel J Sully Co and Daniel J Sully each made offers of compromise with creditors but final action was postponed to Wednesday as funds to meet the 4 percent cash and 10 percent ninety day notes were not shown. Trustee Miller said he has 1 000 000 in cash and 200 000 in good paper, needing about 300 000 more to satisfy the 40 percent offer. No definite action until Sully announces when he can deposit the additional 200 000 under court order and trustee report. The meeting adjourned until Wednesday next.

New York Daniel J. Sully & Co Daniel J. Sully David Miller Sulty

Baltimore Fire Loss Insurance Payout Tops Thirty Million

A Baltimore committee report shows 2,778 claims handled with insurance paid totaling 28,074,31 dollars and an estimated 1,100 to 1,200 smaller claims settled directly by companies. Total payout to fire victims expected around 30,500,000, with eleven claims unsettled. The report was released from New York and Baltimore on July 18.

Baltimore Paul Turner

Legal Record highlights court actions and real estate transfers

District and probate courts report numerous matters from equity to guardianships and wills. Key items include revocation of a lunacy appointment in Henry Schmidt matter, appearance of absent defendant, alimony rule, and multiple estate administrations with bond details. Real estate transfers list many lot consolidations and trustee actions across Northwest Washington landmarks and squares.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court Wicht Henry Schmidt Symington G. A. Schuldt Bond Magnaschi Compleinant HB Moulton Shannon Connolly Ronplainant Cole & Donaldson Duncanson George H. Lamar Gordon & Gordon and C. R. Wilson Walter Bevans John Ridout Finley Leckie & A

Right to Raise the Maine Queries to Cuban Wreck

Navy declines to issue credentials for raising the Maine in Havana Harbor. Acting Secretary Darling replies to R H F Sewell of New Orleans that the government does not plan work on the wreck and cannot grant papers or release rights. Congress holds disposition of public property, and future acts could alter the status.

Navy Department Maine Havana Harbor Navy Darling R. H. F. Sewell New Orleans Department Havana United States Executive Department Congress

Naturalized Citizens Rights Emphasized by U S Minister

The forthcoming Foreign Relations volume highlights Mr Combs American Minister to Guatemala asserting that naturalized U S citizens cannot have their rights revoked by any government. He defended Posada, a naturalized American, securing the rescinding of detention and a loan demand, reinforcing the citizenship principle.

Guatemala Mr. Combs Posada Hhem Combs Foreign Office United States

New Water Power Plant Planned for Buffalo Area

A $10,000,000 canal and power project in Buffalo moves forward as the Niagara County Irrigation and Water Supply Company files a map in Lockport. The route runs from Lasalle on Niagara River to Devils Hole with a 300 foot drop and a powerhouse at Devils Hole. President Wortham says New York financiers back the plan, under a charter from 1891, expecting 150000 horsepower. Admiral Walker to convene Panama Canal Commission in Buffalo next Saturday before sailing July 26 to shape legislation for the canal zone.

Buffalo N. Y Niagara County Irrigation and Water Supply Company Lockport Lasalle Niagara River Devils Hole Wortham New York Canal Admiral Walker Panama Canal Commission Panama Magoon Kenny Armstrong Strip

Philippine Bond Issue Involves $3 Million One Year Bonds

The Insular Bureau of the War Department invites proposals to sell 3 million dollars of Philippine 4 percent one year bonds. Bids due 2:30 p.m. August 22 to retire outstanding 3 million in bonds. Denominations will be 1000 dollars each, certificates redeemable Sept 1, 1904, and usable as security for public deposits.

Insular Bureau of the War Department Secretary of the Treasury United States

Increase in Rural Carrier Salaries New Schedule

The new rural mail delivery salary schedule takes effect July 1. It raises maximum pay to 3720 a year for 24 mile routes, covering about 12,000 carriers. Others receive reductions by 3 18 per mile less than 24, with over two thirds gaining about 100 a year. The plan accounts for equipment costs and preserves similar funding for new service.

Congress Department

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