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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1912

Page

8

Stock Market May Pause But Gains Hold On

New York July 19 The stock market rose further aided by crop outlook stronger industry activity and easier money Experts hint at manipulation and inside absorption as the chief impulse The London market weakness and adverse foreign conditions limited gains Shares such as United States Steel St Paul Amalgamated Copper and several specialties gained while bank exchanges showed improvement with cash increases over 6 million and continued corporate finance activity Bond prices were steady with total New York sales near 1.0 million.

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Wall Street Gossip on British Consols and Rail Notes

British consols fell to 74 amid war fears and economic unrest while German bonds held steady. New rail note issues yield high, with Missouri Pacific notes offering about 7.5 percent. Weekly currency movement shows gains in direct interior trade and government offsets. American Steel and Wire profit rises as US Steel’s subsidiary boosts gross income, with new price increases amid contract-based volatility. Oklahoma and Texas crops praised by Frisco’s Frank Anderson as wheat, oats strong and corn planted. cotton development remains promising.

New York France England London Germany Consula Frank Anderson Frisco Lines Oklahoma Texas Otton

Washington Stock Exchange Oil City Credit Balances

Washington stock notes from Oil City dated July 13 show credit balances at 160. ums. 156,108, with an average of 143,301. Shipments include Ma, Nou Joe 45, bau and related figures.

Oil City

Local stock market centers on Potomac and Washington Railway

Potomac Consolidated and Washington Railway and Electric led trading on the local stock exchange with 910000 worth of Potomac sold at 1031-8 and 4000 of the railway at 534. Weekly bond transactions totalled 23600. Riggs National Bank rose on 20 shares at 588, Washington Virginia Railway common up to 521-4 on 60 shares, and Lanston four shares at 94. Week's stock sales near 1000. I C C suspends fuel wood rate, delaying Illinois rail fuel wood rate hikes until November 16 pending inquiry. E Southard Parker to summer home on Juniata River. M A Winter to act in Parker's absence.

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New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report

A New York market summary lists Cheese receipts at 2624 boxes and Eggs at 15626. Butter and dairy items show quiet to steady trade. Pork, Lard, and Cottonseed Oil edge through with modest moves. Commodity quotes cover flour, cornmeal, sugar, coffee, potatoes, cabbage, and peanuts with varied prices and current makes noted.

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Washington Produce Market Prices and Regional Varieties

Florida and North Carolina trusts support steady demand for homegrown vegetables. Prices cover butter cheese poultry and a wide range of produce including potatoes cucumbers onions mushrooms beans lettuce peppers okra carrots and citrus, with regional variations in crates baskets and per box rates across Virginia New York Georgia and nearby states.

Florida North Carolina Elgin New York State Virginia West Keys Texas New York Georgia

New York Cotton Prices Rise on New Crop Demand

New high records in the cotton market push prices above 12.19 as fears of western crop damage boost demand. Final tone steady with net gains of 1 to 3 points. spot cotton quiet and features small upticks. Futures show January through December entries around 12.3 to 13.6 with mixed highs and lows.

New York Gulf Delos

Daily cotton market report from New York on July 18

The daily market shows cotton on call steady at 240 3s per cent rating rate with bids and offers around 2 and 2 percent. Loans steady at 60 Rage, 224 per cent, with six months and other terms noted. Prime mercantile paper at 4 per cent. Bank rates feature bankers’ clears, with silver and Mexican dollars quoted amid unsettled exchange conditions.

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Baltimore Markets July 18 wheat corn butter and poultry notes

Baltimore and Philadelphia market wires show firm wheat and steady corn in Baltimore with butter varied by creamery grade, eggs unsettled, and poultry demand fair. Prices cover No 2 white and white varieties, Mary land Pennsylvan ia prints, fats, and country live fowl with chickens, ducks, and pigeons listed. West Virginia and nearby regional quotes included.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Marsland Firata Philadelphia Western Creamery Wctra Printa Extra

The Metal Market Copper and London Prices Report

Copper prices in New York steady with July at 17.72, August around 17.29, September 17.25 and 17.16 to 17.25. Copper arrivals today 75 tons. Exports this month 18,272 tons. London copper steady spot at 4 pounds and 7 pence per ton, IROX steady. Cleveland warrants in London at 67 shillings 3 pence.

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Dardanelles Cloning News Spurs Chicago Wheat Rally

Trading in Chicago grain reacts to reports of the Dardanelles closure, with wheat futures jumping and prices advancing 1 to 2 cents a bushel. Market chatter, sudden shifts, and hedges push active participants into a tense scramble as rumors swirl about embargoes and export flows.

Holland Urges Urgent Rail Improvements in the South

The article argues for rapid modernization of Southern railways amid demonstrations of poor facilities. It cites ballast and ties problems, overcrowded cars, and calls from experts and leaders like Hill Harriman and Wallace for large capital investments to prevent bottlenecks and boost future business prosperity. It notes plans reported in New York in March for railroads to invest hundreds of millions over three years to modernize terminals and equipment.

Aay United States South New York Pennsylvania Railway James J. Hill B. H. Harriman Joan T. Odell John F. Wallace Tea Minois Wallace Minois Central Richard H. Edmonds Manufacturers’ Record Stuyvesant Fish Fish Illinois Central Edmonds Tlinois Central James J., Hill Great Northern E. H. Harriman Union Pacific Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore

Live Stock Markets Report From Chicago and New York

Chicago markets show cattle receipts at 1000 head with steady prices. beef cattle range 7.0 to 8.45 for beeves, Texas and Western steers up to 7.56, feeders and cows mixed. Hog trade active with mixed loads at 7.10 to 7.85, bulk 7.50 to 7.80. Sheep and lambs steady to higher. New York brief: receipts 160 head, steers 6.16, bulls 6.00, cows 3.25 to 5.75. calves active at 7.00 to 11.80. sheep and lambs higher with lambs 6.00 to 6.50.

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New York Grain Prices and Market Update

New York July grain report shows spot wheat firm with No 2 red at export basis and July futures up on bullish cables and rain damage in winter wheat states. Corn spot easy, oats spot quiet, hay prices varied by grade, barley subdued. shipments total 80,400.

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Governor Invited to Camp of Maryland and Jersey Militia

Mount Gretna Pennsylvania July 19 Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey may visit the camp where Maryland and New Jersey militiamen train with United States troops. New Jersey guardsmen learned Maryland Governor Goldsborough was expected tomorrow and invited Wilson to the camp. He would not say if he would accept the invitation.

Maryland Jersey Mount Gretna Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Gov. Goldsborough Gov. Wilson Seagirt

William L. Scruggs Dead in Atlanta at 70

William Lindsay Scruggs renowned lawyer and former U S minister to Colombia, China, and Venezuela died in Atlanta at age 70 last night. He survived by five children including Mrs C S G Anderson of Washington and Mrs O D Jenkins of Manila. his wife Judith Ann Potts of Virginia had predeceased him.

Atlanta William Lindsay Scruggs United States Colombia Hina Venezuela Scruggs C. S._G. Anderson Washington O. D. Jenkins Manila Judith Ann Potts Virginia John H. S. Potts

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