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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1914

Page

2

Prices Downward Pressure on Lehigh Valley Stocks

New York June 2 Downward movement in stocks featured larger trading volume than in prior sessions. Lehigh Valley and New Haven showed weakness as offerings increased and quotas fell. Foreign markets, influenced by the Ulster crisis and French politics, pressured rails while bonds and municipal issues provided some support.

Missouri Pacific New York New Haven New Javen Gunnet seoneTell Lehigh Valley Adéurly & Gins London Varis Rock Island United

Bond Market Snapshot with Listed American and Rail Entities

A dense OCR listing of bonds and securities names across American and railway issuers. Includes entries for Atlantic Coast Line, Chesapeake and Ohio, Chicago and Quincy, Denver and Rio Grande, Kansas, Texas, Northern Pacific, New York State, Pennsylvanian issues, and various electric and steam line securities.

Quincy Uheaga Crear Ishiwage Mil St. J Chivago Bae Met Ene Bycrat Calorvad Denver Rio Grande Kansas Texas York State Vera Rallwasseaj N.Y Dartfordweter Northern Pacific Northern Parine & Hort Anil Tel Lehigh Valley Coulsville Nashville Bt. PF S. Sto Kana Missouri Pacific Amer Rys New York Central Ontario Norfolk & Western Aner American ‘Tel. & Tel American Tobaccoe Ray Consolidated Bray Anaconda Mining Pacific Mail Atchisonia Pennsylvant Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Pittsburgh Bethlehem Steel Brook Rapid Pullman Palace Republic Iron & Steel Chesapeake & Onto Republic I Chicago Great West Rock Island Co Amichicago, Mil. & St. P St. L Chicago & N Seaboard Air Line Colorado Fuel & Iron Consolidated Gas Slose-Shef Erie United States Realty Elena United States Rubber Great Northern P .Fizatg United States MO Interborough Met Asa Caro Sterborough-Met Wabash Inter. Harvester Western Maryland International Paper Inter. Marine Western Union International Pump Westinghouse Electric Kansas City Southern Lake Brig New York Stock Exchange

New York Produce Markets Mixed as Prices Hold Steady

The New York markets show quiet butter and firm cheese with steady to firmer pork and lard. Cottonseed oil remains steady while coffee holds near balance. beef and sheep receipts rise as traders note heavy realizations and a cautious late-day price settle.

New York Middle West Rio Santos Fardava

New York Grain Futures Steady as Wheat Corn and Oats Move

Wheat futures firm with July at 9 61 16 and September and December quoted around 9 5. corn No 2 yellow near 80. oats spotted steady. HARLEY steady. Reports show shipments and prices across Manitoba and related grain details in a compact market note.

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Strikes Loom as Railroads Face Harder Concessions

The piece outlines likely railroad wage concessions amid widespread costs. It notes 140,000 miles in the West and estimates 40 percent or about 20 million dollars yearly in concessions. Pennsylvania stockholders meet in Pittsburgh with directors named and a Philadelphia meeting planned. Copper markets abroad weaken as output hints at curtailment, while American copper sales stay robust.

New York Tani Western Railroad Thia Stone Tabor

New York Stock Market Tuesday June 2 1914 report

W B Hibbs & Co receives New York stock market report dated Tuesday June 2 1914. The memorandum notes the source as Hibbs firm located in the Mem ibbs building.

Baltimore Markets Summary of Dairy and Poultry Prices

Baltimore markets report varied prices for oats eggs and butter across Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby states. Listings include oats standard white 48 percent moisture, eggs from Maryland Pennsylvania and surrounding areas with state breakdowns, butter creamery fancy store packed and process butter, plus live poultry types and weights.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Western West Virginia Southorn Anzen Good Pennsylvente Tolle Onlo Tennania Virginia

Live Stock Markets in Chicago June 2 Hogs and Cattle Results

Live stock traders in Chicago report hogs totaling 14 009 head with strong bidding and mixed lots from 7 45 to 7 80. Cattle receipts reach around 9 000 head with steady prices. beeves near 9 25 to 9 80, steers 8 25, cows and heifers 3 70 to 4 85, calves 9 0 to 9 5.

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New York Money Market Snapshot

New York money markets show Sterling exchange at 4.3610, demand for £8800, call money steady at 1½ percent, and U S dollars easy. Government bonds and Mexican dollars noted with yields around 2 percent for various maturities up to six months.

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Fragmentary Financial Notice From Northern Region

A partial OCR fragment mentions New York Jur Auariet and Landon copger with figures 12 50q14.00 and 14.255 Inc. It references Cleveland warrants, futures figures and a No. 1 Northern listing with prices 15.00 to 15.60 and a 62 in sales note.

New York Jur Auariet Inc Nena Landon Copger Ea: Epol Northern Cleveland

Washington cattle market notes and calf prices demand at once

Fragmented market update shows cattle and hogs prices with veal calves and spring lambs listed per pound. Buyers seek prompt delivery and strong demand pushes quotes for calves and other stock in the Washington market.

Exporter leaders warn against overreliance on farms and export trade

In New York June 2 the national foreign trade session heard James J. Hill and Hayard ElHott discuss the balance between industry and agriculture. Hill warned restrictive legislation could hurt manufacturing growth while urging expansion of agricultural output. ElHott cited Western rail and timber experience to bolster agricultural prosperity and warned against depen­dence on export manufacturing.

New York Asd James J. Hill Tiban Ohio Indiana Ilinois West Mr. Hill Ue Jn James A. Hill Mr. Hills Hayard el- Hott New Haven Railroad Company Tha Hit Eliott Hillott Burlington Company Northern Pacific Hil Elliott Great Northwest New England Hit Ja Washington United States U. S Far East Seattlet Pacific Northwest Japan China Seattle Hill Mc Hill Holland

Wall Street Notes on Active Stocks and Prices

The market yesterday showed active trading with Washington Gas gaining just over a point on higher volume. Washington Railway and Electric preferred eased to 83 1/2 with solid support at that level. Capital Traction hovered near 107 1/2 with steady demand and several modest blocks traded. bond activity remained subdued though prices stayed near recent levels.

Washington Gas Washington Railway Hlectrie

Northern Market Directors Elect and Georgetown Gas Officers

Stockholders elect S C Wilson B F Davis H G Thompson B W Magrath W W Mullan H C Thompson EB W Donn sr Charles Morgan J BE Ray as directors of the Northern Market Company Georgetown Gas Light Company names Robert D Weaver George L Nicholson H H Plather and Charles P Willams as officers and elects directors including H H Flather R H Goldsborough W A Leitch G L Nicholson Robert D Weaver M B Weaver and Charles P Will iama The 1903 annual report cites plant value 1 616 088 91 dollars paid up capital 150 000 gas output 191 089 800 cable feet sold 152 056 320 earnings 90 109 net profits 387 A tennis match plan between Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce for a silver trophy is discussed with a Chamber official predicting a strong showing on the courts.

Northern Market Northern Market Company S. C. Wilson B. PF. Davis BH. G Thompson B. W. Magrath W. Mullan H. C. Thompson EB. W. Donn Charles Morgan J. BE. Ray Georgetown Gas Company Georgetown Gas Light Company Robert D. Weaver George L. Nicholson H. H. Plather Charles P. Willams H. H. Flather R. H. Goldsborough W. A. Leitch G. L. Nicholson M. B. Weaver Charles P. Williama Georgetown Company

Washington Rail and Electric Stocks at Noon Trade

Local stock exchange report shows Washington Railway and Electric at 82 percent with 31,000 shares traded and 500 at 83 percent. Capital Traction Railroad and Columbia Railroad list multiple bids and par values, with Washington Gas and Mergenthaler Linotype detailing various prices and share counts. After the call Washington Gas positions adjust to 764 and 76, with Washington Gas 5s at 1054.

Washington Railway and Electric Capital Traction Railroad Bs Oma Columbia’ Railroad Capital Traction Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Washington Gas Mergenthaler Linotype Georgetown Gas Georgetown Gag Columbia Gas Columbia Gas and B Capital Traction Co Ris Columbia Ry Adh Balto Amer Tel Steamnoat Capital Traction Civry Ag Y Elec Wash. Ry Steamboat Columbia, Gas and Amer Ary Lanston Monotype Greene-Cananea Copper American ‘ Capital Columbia Rick Harmers and Mechanics Federala Lincoln Ian Washington Trust Company National Savings & Trust Amer, Security and Trust Xainion Trust Company Wash Trust Continental Home Savings Bank Commerce and Savings Arlington Corcorane Fireaen's National Union Chapin-Sacks C.eee Mite Co. Amer Graphophone Com Mer Aus Aoe Washington Market

United States Treasury C transactions and financial condition

Treasury report dated June 2 1914 shows revenue receipts for the day and month, ordinary and excess disbursements, and year to date totals. It lists subsidiary silver coin fractional currency minor coin silver bullion and total assets cash gold reserve fund and bank notes reception figures amid fiscal year totals.

Death notice and court adjournment in Supreme Court DC

The Legal Record reports the death of Mr Ari B Browne a bar member prompting the court to adjourn. It lists numerous equity and circuit court matters with names attorneys and case actions across several courts.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Ari B. Browne Wea Equity Court NO Justice Stafford Frank Koelick Frederick A. Penning Agnes G. Young Frederick A. Fenning Koster Va Commercial Fire Insurance Company Gula Tetizasble June & Pisin W. Gwran Gardiner Kirtley George F. Collns Collings Dayla Davia W. E. Amiiroaedee Cromelip F. L. Neubeck B. Carter WW. C. Clephanc

Real Estate Transfers Across Various DC Neighborhoods

A series of property transfers are recorded across multiple districts including M Street Southeast, North Avenue and Eighth Street Southeast, Villa Park Heights, and Meridian Hill. Transactions involve trusts, individuals, and church groups with lot numbers and squares cited, modest sums noted.

District of Columbia Joan Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co Fifteenth Street N. W

Builders Exchange Elects Officers for New Year

The Builders and Manufacturers Exchange elected officers: E B S Embrey president James J Parsons ice president George Plitt second vice president George W Wyne third vice president James L Marshall treasurer Samuel J Prescott Charles A Langley C E B Coberth Fred J White Peter KR Pullman E C Graham W T Galliher Harry D Watts Andrew Murray and George E Walker sit as board members. President A Langley and Secretary Charles EB Welch report a year of activity and progress with membership at a record high. George Pitt named chair of the new membership committee.

Builders’ Exchange Builders and Manufacturers’Exchange B.S. Embrey James J Parsons Ice George Plitt George W. Wyne James L. Marshall Samuel J. Prescott Charles A. Langley C. E B. Coberth Fred J. White Peter KR. Pullman E. C. Graham W. T. Galliher Harry D. Watts Andrew Murray George E. Walker A. Langley iGharles EB. Welch George Pitt

Farm labor push to harvest wheat in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma

Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma raisers of wheat seek at least 82000 workers by June 13 with federal help. Wages are listed from 42 to 250 a day for a three to six month employment period. Also noted a bankruptcy petition by grocer George W Farr of 4201 Georgia Avenue Northwest with liabilities 4026 44 and assets 1198 68.

Inom George W. Firr Grace Georgia Avenue Northwest Fred B. Rhodes Taut A. Cromein Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Commissioners of Labor Wilson Grocer George W. Farr Georgia Avenue Northwest

Local Produce Market Wholesale Prices Report

Virginia, Pennsylvanis, Maryland and Delaware fruits and vegetables in good demand. Home grown vegetables madrate. Live poultry prices list spring chickens hens turkeys. Butter and cheese prices from Elgin New York State factory and nearby Virginia fresh eggs. Potatoes from Maine Michigan Florida Georgia South Carolina and Southern sweet potatoes priced per sack and per barrel. Nearby supplies noted.

Virginia Pennsylvanis Maryland Delaware Elgin New York State West Visginia Maine State Michigan Orida Georgia South Carolina

Grocery Prices and Produce Listings From Florida and South Carolina

A catalog of produce prices across multiple states lists sweet potatoes, lettuce, peppers, peas, spinach, okra, beets, cucumbers, cabbages, celery, romaine, kale, turnips, asparagus, onions, and fruits. Regional totals include Florida and South Carolina, with box and crate pricing for items like oranges, lemons, pineapples, apples, and berries.

Jomataca Florida South Carolina

Conference Opens On Wool Industry Reform

National wool representatives and Department of Agriculture officials began a three day conference to boost interest in improved sheep raising and wool manufacture. Speakers include Beverly Galloway Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and leaders from Philadelphia Boston Salt Lake City and Australia among others.

Department of Agriculture Beverly T. Galloway Charles H. Harding Philadelphia William Price Boston

Deeds of Trust Listings Include Several Secured Loans

Numerous deeds of trust are recorded with buyers and lenders named across multiple blocks and squares. Notable entries include Louise M. Kirkley and Eleanor Kirk to John L. Weaver and Charles Weaver for Mary Dodge for 2900 dollars over 1 year at 3 percent semiannual. William A. Hin et ux to Fisher, Cougalts and Disll for 2300 dollars over 3 years at 3 percent semiannual. Additional entries name William Dorsey, Willia Loreta, Charles M. McClay, Margaret B. Gerdes, James Alfred, Holmes Contest Realty, Bertha Hebb, Joseph Paul, and others with various sums, terms, and payment schedules across blocks including High View, South Grounds, Columbian College, Bellevue, and Mount Pleasant areas.

Oscar M. Errant Meola Loreta Marr Lorets North Avenue ANU _EIGHTH ATREET Maryland Conference of the M. P. Church Trustees of Marth Carolina Avenue M. T. Church Fla Villa Park Heights Clara AL Morden Edodu R Metidlan Hin First Street Henry Wardman Edward B Mary C. Daw Eghview Burrville Charles J. Hanback Nelle M. Hannack C Street Sixteenth Robert F. Bradley William L. Miller Heights Francen M. Hodgkin el Ux William C. Allard Foulantra-Hall Street James McLaughlin John J. Madden Dellevue Fred_&, Mhodex et al Trustees Harvey H. Moffett Fifteenth Thifteenth Theodore A. Thurns William T. Galither Charles E. Galliher Chevy Chase Richard C. Buehler Ednard Fitzhugh Square Louise M. Kirkley Ileanor John L. Weaver Charles 3 Wiella Loreta Mary Loreta Charles M. McClay John Mellveet Scar M. Truemt Chichester Margaret_B. Gerdes Harrick Gladman J.B Todd James Alford Charles W. Baker Saul G. Percy McGlue Holmes Contest Realty Corporation Senare Samuel H. Smith Leonard W. Groomes Harry J. Seers Bertha Hebb High View Harry P. Walker S. Percy Thompson Herbert T. Shanon Joseph Paul South Grounds Columbian College Mathies EB. Fagan Warrngton Loan and Trust Company Equitasie Coopersve Building Association Vol Henry W. Kriemelmeyer Jamen, Hobes Hubbert R. Pustter Harry Wardman Thomas JT. Bones Charles Bobne George ME Emmerich Douglass Mackall Permanent Building Association Iowa Bellevue Tovey HF George F. Blomisg John M. Henderson Arcure Robert E. Bradley George Henderson Mount Pleasant and Pleasant

Willcocks Retained as Reclamation Consultant

Sir William Willcocks, builder of the Assouan Dam in Egypt, has been retained by the government as consulting engineer for the United States reclamation service. W A Ryan, comptroller of the reclamation commission, announced today. Willcocks left for Yuma, Arizona, and will tour all government reclamation projects.

Assouan Dam Egypt Phoenix Ariz Willam Willcocks United States Reclamation Service W. A. Ryan Reclamation Commission William Yuma

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