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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1914

Page

2

General Price Rally and Market Movements Report

Stock prices rose after morning declines with gains of one to two points in less than an hour led by United States Steel and other major issues. Washington dispatches and crop news supported equities while bonds steadied after early indecision. New Haven shares weakened on dissolution suit talk as international rate shifts and currency moves influenced trading in London and Paris.

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New York Bond Market Notes and Ticker Prices

New York July 2 market report lists a broad array of bond and stock figures. Notable entries include American Tobacco at 68, Chesapeake and Ohio 1931 debentures at 43, New York Central gen 31, Southern Railway 5s, and Pacific Tel and Tel 5s among others. The list mixes railroad, utility, and industrial issues with varying percentages and debentures, reflecting a broad bond market snapshot.

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Magnate’s New Haven Seat Sparks Director Showdown

Local investors dispute whether the appointment signals retirement from business. Friends say the exchange seat merely shifts roles as Massachusetts offers key opposition. The article traces mounting tensions among directors and the evolving leadership in New Haven.

New Haven Massachusette

Rockefeller Seat Transfer Signals Ongoing NY Stock Activity

New York stock market reports a mixed session with government data dampening bullish hopes and cotton futures volatile amid heavy trading. William Rockefeller transfers his NYSE seat to Percy A. Rockefeller, with speculation on motives and implications for the New Haven Railroad matters lingering in the background.

Government Bonds and Market Reports From Baltimore July 21

A Baltimore market update lists government bonds with varied prices and notes wheat and butter quotations, farm product prices, and daily receipts. Cattle, hogs, and sheep are detailed with arrivals and price ranges, alongside commodity briefings from New York and Chicago, including tobacco and oil stocks.

Live Stock and Market Reports From New York

New York markets report mixed conditions with cattle hogs and poultry remaining steady to firm. Price listings include cheese boxes, milk varieties, turkeys and Western chickens, with oil and sugar futures showing steady or modest movement.

New York Emory Molesey Fogel

Rockefeller’s Influence Seen in New Haven Rail Plan

In a detailed account from the era, William Rockefeller’s presence at a Grand Central meeting underscores his push for Massachusetts enterprise alignment with the New Haven Railroad. The piece describes his health, role as an investor, and long interest in the road as a potential catalyst for regional industrial ties and expansion.

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Wall Street Briefs on Rock Island Reorganization Collapse

The Rock Island system reorganization plan has been abandoned as bondholders and stockholders withdraw. The cancellation follows three months of talks hampered by Interstate Commerce Commission accounting rules and underwriting issues. Bond prices fell while receivership looms for allied bonds as market weakness persists. The Carnegie Steel move and cotton auction add to a somber financial mood in New York.

York Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Rocksland Odcis Interstate Commerce Commission Rock Island Rock Island Company Rock Inland Heallied Bormpanies

Philadelphia Markets Caper and Market Notes July 1

Philadelphia markets report uncertain activity with unchanged prices on several staples. The brief notes reference higher crop outlooks, export dynamics, and a northern Duluth market irregularity amid limited liquidity and fluctuating spot rates.

Philadelpha Northern Duluth

Local Financial Notes From Washington Stock Exchange

Brokers attended yesterday's Washington Stock Exchange session as activity lagged but prices stayed firm. Odd lot Capital Traction rose slightly to around 91 1 2, common Washington Railway and Electric traded about 75 8 bid and 83 asked, with 17 shares sold at 87 8. Washington Gas offered 167 8 with 5 shares sold at that price. Bank and trust stocks showed little demand, while Washington Loan & Savings traded lightly. Bond market quiet with small changes. National Savings and Trust Company declared a quarterly dividend of 2 1 1 percent payable August 1 to holders of record July 28. G Bowin Chipman, Harriman & Co. Washington, left for West Springfield, Ill. James Sharp elected director of Commercial National Bank. Thompson, stock exchange member, returned from Atlantic City after weeks away.

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Militia encampment and church dedicatio n announced in Alexandria

Forty two Alexandria light Infantry volunteers depart for Gordonsville to join the Virginia State militia encampment. A Second Baptist Church dedication is planned for August 16 with services by Rev Dr B D Garland Rev W F Fisher and Rev George W Bee. Virginia Fruit Produce Company charter granted to manufacture cider and vinegar with capital stock between 5 000 and 5 400.

New Second Baptist Church State Corporation Commission Virginia Fruit Produce Company Alexander Pastor Washington Post Alexandria Jacaramand Frank L Staymaker W. M King G. J. Gaines Alexandria Light Infantry Virginia Volunteer Infantry Gordonsville C. C Vaughan Col Wilder U S.A Wilder Arthur M Shipp U. S A Lieu Chase U.S A Col Fort Myer Second Baptist Church Yaster B.D Garland Richmond W F Fisher Lynchhars George W. Bee“Daniel Parhmond Frit Company Wirginia Frult Produce Company John D. Vickers Philadelphia R. H Standing Misa Alexander Gerald H Payne del Ray Cherrydale Alexandria County Gertrude O. Alexander Washington Theron Outwater Kenda Baptistis That City

Smith-Trew Motor Company Incorporation Notice

The Smith-Trew Motor Company registered at 229 Fourteenth Street Northwest with capital stock of $3,000 in eight dollar shares. Trustees named are Ralph C. Smith Joseph B. Trew and Wilmet W Trew. United States Treasury summary includes July 20 1914 revenue receipts and ordinary disbursements with various figures.

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National Banks Report Shows Deposits and Holdings in City

National banks file detailed statements with Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams. The reports list individual deposits near 29 million dollars, total paid-in capital around 6.5 million, and a combined surplus of about 4.9 million. Other items cover reserves, notes outstanding, debts to other banks and customers, United States deposits, bonds, and extensive assets including discounts, drafts, securities, and real estate.

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Trade adviser for China to be added to Chinese government roster

A delegation from the National Association of Manufacturers after visiting Australia seeks to appoint a commercial adviser for China. They propose Albert A. Snowden, David M. Parry of Indianapolis, and John Kirby of Dayton, Ohio, with the National Association backing the move. The delegation, having studied trade prospects in Australia, left for Japan.

Peking Ite Albert A. Snowden David M. Parry Indianapolis John Kirby Daston Ohio National Association of Manufacturers Australia Japan

Local Produce Market Wholesale Prices List

Wholesale prices for spring chickens butter potatoes corn and other produce. Readable items include Virginia and New York origins with crates per crate per barrel and per box figures. Prices cover potatoes onions cucumbers eggplants peppers cabbage oranges and berries with assorted crate and per box quotes.

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Weather steady for cotton across most states despite drought in Texas

The weekly weather bulletin reports generally favorable conditions for cotton and crops in the Middle Atlantic states and the South, with Virginia noting cool showery weather and good progress in hay and pastures, North Carolina mixed rain but overall favorable crops, and South Carolina seeing continued crop improvement amid frequent showers though drought complaints persist in some areas.

Botton Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Department of Agravlture Middle Atlantic North Carolina South Carolina

Postal order fees cut to aid sending small sums abroad

The Post Office Department announced substantial reductions in postal order fees effective August 1. The new schedule lowers charges for small amounts to many foreign countries, sometimes to less than half the old rates, while applying the same rate to all amounts. Countries include Austria Belgium Bolivia Cape Colony Denmark Germany Great Britain Japan Norway Sweden Switzerland Australia New Zealand and more. Brandenburg Coal Tipple Burned near Rockwood. loss estimated at 10,000.

Post Office Department Austria Belgium Bolivia Cape Collony Chase Costa Rica Denmark Exyat Traince Germany Great Britain Greece Honduras Morgkong Japan Liberia Luxembourg Natal Zudaland Netherlands New South Wales New Zealand Norway Orange River Colony Peru Queensland Sweden Switzerlayd Tasmania Victoria Western Australia

Financial notices and rail history hinted in New Haven tale

New York money market reports show Mercantus paper at 43678 annual rate and sterling bills amid currency notes. The text shifts to a stock and railroad expansion narrative, detailing Rockefeller and Morgan influence on the New Haven system and its regional impact in New England, with Holland mentioned as a dateline.

New York Mercantus Commerciat UK Hellzead Mr. Rockefeller Morgan New Haven New England Dublin Rockefeller Mr. Morgan William Rockefeller J. Pierpont Morgan New Eacland

Would Unite All Miners In Unified Labor Front

Denver July 21 report from President Charles H. Meyer at the Western Federation of Miners convention recommends forming one redacted organization with United Mine Workers of America. The report pledges WF funding to the UMW in the Colorado strike, attacks the Industrial Workers of the World, and urges organized labor to unite in education to press future demands.

Denver Colo United Mine Workers of America Western Federation of Minerain Charles H. Meyer Repart Western Federation United Mine Workers Calorado Industrial Workers of the World Organize Labor

New York Wheat Spot and Market Notes

scattered prices and terms for spring wheat and milling grades in New York and Atlantic markets. figures indicate No 2 yellow at 79 to 81 cents, standard white around 346 to 345 cents, with July shipments and spot remarks amid US and Canadian wheat trade activity. also notes Washington cattle market prices for hogs sheep and calves per pound, with spring lambs listed at 22 cents.

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