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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1917

Page

12

Securities and Produce Market Quotations Slide Lower

New York July 24 stocks resumed a downward course on a very light turnover. Total dealings barely 530000 shares as steels instruments and shippings dominated activity. Shipping rally faded after initial gains from ship building board elimination. Rails rose briefly on Interstate Commerce ruling but reversed to overall declines.

New York Washington Shipbuilding Board Interstata Commerce

Wall Street News and Gossip Delivers War Profit Milestones

Wall Street reports show the Mercantile Marine Co. posting 1916 gross earnings of 60.6 million and profits of 25.95 million, aided by wartime tonnage shortages and higher freight rates. Bonded debt was cut, and a bank merger plan was disclosed. Burlington railroad shows strong gains with 82.99 million net income in 1916 and high surplus. Market sentiment remains unsettled with steel and war stocks volatile as treasury budget sparks debate while liberty loan payments loom.

New York International Mercantile Marine Company Harald A. Sanderson Directora Sanderson Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Burlington United States Congress Secretary of the Treasury

Local stock market drifting with few bids and dividends announced

Local financial notes show a narrow session with public utility and other securities at steady levels. Capital Traction traded lightly, National Savings and Trust ex dividend at 27 3 4, and bonds including American Graphophone 8a at 100, Cap ital Traction ba at 103 1 4, and Washington Railway and Electric 4s at 78. Brokers stayed firm on favored issues. no urgent selling. National Savings and Trust declared a regular quarterly dividend of 244 percent payable August 1 to stockholders of record July 22.

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Local stock exchange sales summary and bonds note

Regular call at noon shows American Graphophone Ist 69 with $500 at 100 percent and $500 at 100 percent. Capital Traction 6 at 80 and 14 at 80. After call Capital Traction Railroad 54 with $1,000 at 109 percent. Graphophone Ist 658 with $500 at Washington Railway and Electric 48 and 71,000 at 78. Nagtioned Savings and Trust at 277 percent GAS BONDS.

Capital Traction Capital Traction Railroad Wee Washington Railway and Electric

New York Bond Market July 24 Update

City and Fos updates show credit balances at 410. Runs tally 89,896 with an average 72. Ort shipments reach 110,858 with average 69.

City

New York stock market grain show profit dip and rains relief

Brightening corn reports from Kansas Iowa and Nebraska triggered a broad selloff in Chicago markets. Corn futures fell two to 214 cents, wheat eased then steadied, oats and provisions slipped as evidence of rain relief spread through key corn counties. Cash grain quotes for corn and wheat listed with various yellow and red grades across markets.

Chicago Kansas Iowa Nebraska Smith and Jewel Rarat Opan Clore York Grain New York

Gilt edge loans offered on real estate in DC

Financial notes termed as gilt edge investments are described as stable even in disturbed markets. First deeds of trust on real estate in the District of Columbia are prized for security and do not rely on the financial strength of individuals or corporations. Investment details start at $500 with a booklet available.

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