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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1919

Page

9

Noteholders Take Over W.Va Stock in Public Auction Sale

Block of 27,500 shares of Washington Virginia Railway Company held as collateral for $68,000 notes was auctioned to Col Robert Harper chair of the local bankers committee. Public sale may include 7,900 shares of Washington Railway and Electric and other securities as noteholders seek to protect interests amid defaults and a possible consolidation of two traction firms.

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Washington Stocks Open Narrow Ranges At Mixed Prices

Trading on the local exchange shows Washington Gas at 6 percent gains and several utilities and rail stocks moving within narrow bands. Columbia Graphophone papers slip while bonds for public utilities display varied bids and asks, with some issues near mid-range.

New York Money Market and Chicago Grain and Livestock Notes

New York money market shows steady rates for bills and bonds with mixed demand on commercial paper and cables. Chicago markets report heavy hog and cattle receipts, price ranges for beef, pork, and veal, plus notable declines in cotton and general commodity futures.

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New York Grain Market Reports Mixed Prices

Spot market for grain shows No 2 red steady at 2.94 in New York with export arrivals pending. No 2 yellow trades around 2.18, No FP white about 2.354, with freight costs unclear and volatility noted in the July report.

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Controversy Over California Oil Prices in War Era

Alfred Holman cites California oil price actions from 1917 to 1919, detailing wholesale increases at wells, the 160 dollar seaboard price, Navy handling, and the impact on supply and demand. He argues Pacific coast pricing differs from Atlantic trends and defends current rates as market driven.

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Proposal for Separate Aeronautics Bureau Headed by Cabinet

A bill introduced in the House by Rep Curry Republican California proposes a Separate Aeronautics Bureau as a cabinet headed department. It would consolidate Army Navy Marine Corps and Post Office air services and oversee commercial aviation licensing and training through an aeronautical academy.

Department of Aeronautics House Curry Republican California Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Post Office Department Air Services Aeronautical Academy

Plans for air force mobilization under Curry bill

The Curry bill would establish fliers and a string of aircraft factories under a national defense authority. Plans for mobilizing the air forces in war would go to the operations division of the department and the air service strength fixed at a maximum of 50 000 men.

Curry Bil Department Air Service

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