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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1910

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2

Stocks Leap Upward Close At Near Market Highs

The Washington Post reports a strong stock market surge amid the end of constraints by the Pearson Barquhal syndicate. Opening prices surged as shorts covered and investors bought, with heavy outside buying totaling over 15 million dollars in three sessions. Relief from syndicate troubles reduced liquidation fear and a threatened railroad war, while foreign exchange and copper production moved toward stabilization.

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Copper and iron markets steady at New York trade

Washington Stock Exchange reports mixed copper pricing with spot and July at 11.90 to 12.10 while August to October hover around 12.05 to 12.20. London closes weak and exports for oils rise. Locally, iron shows quiet activity with No 1 Southern priced around 16.00 to 16.25 and No 1 Southern soft at about 15.75.

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New York Money Market and Financial Rates Report

New York money market shows easy call money at 14 percent with bids and offers near 14 percent. Time loans hold at 60 days 3 to 15 percent and 99 days around 34 to 4 percent. six months 65 percent. Prime mercantile paper at 5 to 6 percent. Exchange starts easy with bankers bills near 1 6 40 to 4 83 00 for 1 day and 4 86 35 for demand. Commercial bills 4.52 to 4.33 percent. Bar silver at 684, Mexican dollars at 44. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds firm. Baltimore report notes steady conditions for WHAAT and Southern on grade 12 1.0. Corn nominal spot 70, oats firm No 2 white 49 49 1 2 percent, No 3 mixed ABLE 17. Rye nominal No 2 Western domestic Sop92.

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Harriman and the endless-chain railroads in Wall Street lore

Special to The Washington Post from New York. July 23. Harriman stands as the only man to build an endless-chain railroad empire by buying and mortgaging roads to finance further acquisitions. He leveraged secure controls to fund new lines, even during the 1907 panic, while Dr. Pearson’s approach lacked Harriman’s field success.

Washington Post New York Harriman Mr. Hackman Oll Dr. Pearson Mr. Harriman Central of Georgia Haineis Central Pearson Wall Street

Wheat prices rise as damp weather cools markets in Chicago

Local financial notes show July wheat futures firming amid supply delays and rain relief. Declines in other options accompany a general uptick in trading activity as brokers gather from summer resorts amid drought impacts on cotton tobacco and corn.

New York Washington

Daily Cotton Market Review and Bank News

Bonds led yesterday's trading with Washington Railway and Electric and Lanston waning as profits shifted. Major banks and rail interests moved on consolidations, branch plans, and receiver actions while market brokers foresee a near-bottom rebound amid cautious investor activity and a pending postal bank expansion.

New York Produce Market Rates July 28

On July 28 in New York the update shows butter receipts 7,766, Chensh steady at 6,654, eggs 19,020, and various poultry prices with alive Western brokers quoting 17 4 13 for turkeys and dressed fowls 14 18 a half. Flour quiet and a shade easier. Pork, beef, lard and tallow steady with hides and sugar prices listed. cot tonseed oil and coffee also noted. Receipts of cattle were near normal with a steady market. calves prime per pound and lambs and hogs priced accordingly. City and Toledo figures follow with balances, shipments, and averages for July 28.

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July cotton market shows new highs on bullish demand

New York July cotton trading stayed active and generally higher with December and later positions reaching new season highs. July notices for around 200,000 bales were issued before being halted, keeping sentiment nervous as July closes at 15.98 bid. Southern spot markets moved lower to higher amid renewed bullish talk and late short interest concerns.

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New York Grain Markets See Wheat Slip on Export Prospects

Wheat prices eased early on favorable thrash and export demand reports but rallied briefly on three New York loads before falling again on optimism for spring wheat yields. September closed at 1.08 with a net decline, December at 1.12. Corn and oats showed spot softness with modest volume and light transactions.

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Potomac Insurance Company stockholders meet for director election

The annual meeting of Tual stockholders of Potomac Insurance Company DC will be at the Loan and Trust Building on Monday August 1 1910 at 1 pm. Books for stock transfer close from July 23 to August 1 inclusive. Alex A Phillips secretary.

Tual Potomac Insurance Company District of Columbia Loan and Trust Building Alexander K." Phillips

Legal Record of District Court proceedings and real estate deeds

District Court and Probate Court entries list numerous court actions including withdrawals of counsel, commissions issued, in forma pauperis orders, and decrees by consent. Numerous estate probates including wills and guardianships are noted, with filing attorneys listed. Real estate transfers across Northwest and Southwest DC areas detail parcel lots and values from 10 to 12,000 dollars.

J. B. Larner Stubblefield Leckie, Fulton & Cox J. B. Easby-Smith Ball Him Jeane Hillye Dalyne Clarkes H. A. Heitmuller W. E. Ambroce Ve. Richards R.A. Helsiell M. J W. ©. Prentins J. J. Darlington Thomas L. Jones Fountain Peyton Mahan

Deeds of trust filed for multiple city squares and lots

A row of deeds of trust lists trustees and beneficiaries securing loans from $500 to $6,500 across many city blocks. Security includes parcels in squares 1768 1789 1840 Mount Airy Rock of Dumbar ton and others with terms from 6 percent to 9 percent semiannual payments spanning 1 to 9 years.

M. Wilson Offutt John Hi. McLeran L. Cabell Willemson Guy P. Warren John F. Stuckert W. ©. Prather N. E. Ryan James G. Lockwood Holmead Manor Walter L. Redrow American Security and Tryst Company National Savings and Trust Company West Bloomingdale John M. Henderson B. Francis Saul Walter E. Hilton Harry M. Evita Athea M. Fair Harry Doda George P. Barte Thomas N. Dell Monthe Squara Christmaa’ Zeroga Herbert A. Gill Richard E. Pair Sane Aesure George C. Pumphrey John Bullough John’d. Coughlan Ceorne G. McElwee Charles ¥. Marsh

Railroads publish limited daily schedules for several cities

Disjointed timetable notation lists trains to Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans and other towns with times like 80:06 a.m. 20:45 p.m. daily and 1600 Wining on For Atlanta. Mentions Roanoke Harrisonburg Charlottes ville Warrenton and weekdays service with several unclear entries and suppressions.

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Railways Timetable Fragments for Florida Atlantic Coast Line

Fragmentary timetable notices show trains of the Florida Atlantic Coast Line, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, Seaboard Air Line Railway, and Washington and South connections. Listings mention through sleepers, coaches, and limited services to Chicago St Louis Savannah and Boston, with remarks that times and connections are not guaranteed.

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Washington Produce Market Prices and Legal Notices

The Washington market reports wholesale vegetable prices and receipts with notes on declines. Included are dairy and poultry prices for various states and items. Also listed are two legal notices: Warnungwa vick and Terra Cotta Co. vs J B McDonnell with parcel details and attorneys.

Legal Notices In the District of Columbia Supreme Court

Public notices detail equity proceedings to perfect title to George Willner's lot in Iota square 497 and warnings to unknown heirs of James and Rachel Johnston. Also bankruptcy and probate matters for William Wheeler Henry Knight and Frances McKean with dates, notices, and required appearances in Washington Post.

John B. Larke R. Attone Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Washington Loan and Trust Company George Willner James W. Johnston Washington Surveyor's Office Plashtitt Thia Johnson Rachel Johnston Washington Law Reporter The Washington Post Aald Wright Justice J. Young H. B. Belew William B. Wheeler Acta of Congress Tnekruptcy William Wheeler J. R.,young E. J. McKee A. D Carlisle P. Knight Federal Building Buffalo William C. Taylor Register of Wills Frances N. McKean Woodbury Blair William Richmond Corcoran James Tanner Supremo Court Herbert E. Johnson Aid Ankrupt Herbert Fr. Johnson Columbian Building Fifth’ Street Washington, D. C S. McCalmont

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