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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

2

Steel Keeps Gains Amid Domestic News and Steel Decree

New York trading centers on domestic developments as United States Steel Corporation learns it is absolved from rust law violations. Heavy early buying, notable gains in American Can and Corn Products, followed by profit taking and a late energy surge led by Amalgamated Copper, General Electric, and Westinghouse amid a volatile session.

New York Mexico United States Steel Corporation Steel Corporation Canadian Pacific Erie American Amalgamated Copper General Electric Westinghouse United States Alaska Juneau Braden Copper Brit Amer Tobacco New Goldfield Florence Goldfield Consolidated Habana Tobacco Houston Riker-Hegeman Standard Oil California Indiana Kansas Standard Oil of Kentucky Standard O Nebraska Standard United Profit Sharing Wabash Road Wabash A Wabash B Arig Bukon Gold Seseroe A Krihg’s Express H Street N. W ATORA Smith's Transfer & Storage CO Phone Postal Globe Furniture Co 7Th Stow Columba Transfer and Storage Co United States Storage CO

Wall Street Gossips and Market Movements Reported

Wall Street activity shows a surplus of 1 214 on the day with heavy buying and selling, led by major houses shifting to profits as Western operations curtail expenses. A late steel decision buoyed sentiment but failed to push prices past late-session levels. Joplin reports sincore at 100 a ton, the highest in district history, while New Haven Railway posts a surplus of 367 530 for April and a ten month income gain, as bond action and legal notices shape market tone.

New York Western West Wall Street Joplin Sincore New Haven Railroad

New York Bond Market Highlights June 4

The New York bond market report lists numerous issues with prices and yields. Notable entries include American Tobacco Armour and Co Northern Pacific and Union Pacific securities, with several 4s and 5s, plus industry names such as General Electric, Bethlehem Steel, and Chesapeake and Ohio.

New York American Agricultural American Cotton Owls American Tel American Smelting Amedota Tobacco Armour & Co Colorirto Southern Denver and Rio Grande Inauitiers Securition SE Erie New York Central New Central New York City New Yneek State New York Railways Adj NSH and Hartford Norfolk and Western Dia Northern Pacific Northern Facific Oregon Short Line Facile Tel and Tel Pennsylvania Pennalvania Con Ray Consolidated Reiding Republic Steel St Louis Southwestern Seaboard Air Line Southern Bell Southern Pacific Southern Railway Texas Company Texas and Pacific Third Avenue Union Pacfic Veaseee Union Pacific United States Rubber United States Stee Virginia-Carolina Chemical Wabash Central of Georglada Central Leather Chesapeake and Ohio Codia Chicago B and Quincy Joint Chicago Bo Quincy Chicago Great Western Chicago Chitaso Pac Ry Northwestern

Defense experts warn United States unprepared for war

Gen George H. Dyer and Commander Charles Lane Poor, leaders of New York milit ia forces, say the nation is woefully unprepared for defense or aggression. The article notes their experience and ties to state and naval militi a command, with reflections on resources and bank systems amid federal reserve debates.

George H. Dyer Charles Lane Poor New York United States Dyer New York State Poor Ia Rhode Island Henry M. Whitney Federal Reserve System Holland Cios Safest LowiCross Alaska Gold Kayser Kan City Borg Allis-Chalmers Sou Allis-Chal Juacka Steel Rhode Lehigh Valley Island States Am. Ag. Che St. P SS. M Ntg Gen. Burnside Car & Fay Kans. & T Pacific Hide & L H&l. P Mon. Power Secur Nat Biscuit Cloak Nat. Cloak & 5 Nat Enam Sprague Gen. Burnaide George Dyer Am. Steel Fdy Nev. C N. Y SCOIN Asseta Real, Co Norfolk & West North Amer Atchison North Big Baldwin Ontario Pacific Mail Balt Ohio Penn, R. R Ohlopra People’s Gas & Pity Gen. Dyer Batoptine Pitts. Coal Beth Steel UO Pitts Beth, Steel Brooklyn R. T Butte & Sup Pullman Pal Cal Petrel Ry. Steal Commander Poor Petrol Ray Con Naval Academy At Annapolis Canada Pacific Central Leather MajRep. Ir. & Steel Ches. & Ohio Rep Tr. & Steel Chicago Gt. West Rock Island Spain Chicago Gt. W Rumely Chicago & N. W MIS. L. & SF. Ptd BSL Seaboard A. T New England China Seaboard A. L. P Cluett P Cluett P. Pfd Roebuck Celo South Pacific Washington Southern ITM Consol. Gas Southern Ry.ptd Contin United Studebaker Crucible Steel Navy Defense Texas & Paci Cuba Am Texas Co. Lbey del. Lack & W. Ty Third Avenue Bag Detroit Edison Union Bag & P Dist. Secur. AB Union Pacific Erie UN Erle United By. Inv Ze i UN. Ry. Inv PL & F Fred. M. & Smelt Ind. Alco Gen. Chemical U. S. Rubber Gen. Chem Gen. Electric Gen Motors Utah Copper Goodrich B. F Car Chem joolVa Iron C. & C Gt. North spWabash Mal Wells Fargo Gugwenheim Maryland BSMO Iinola Central Tel. GaSel Inapira Westinghouse Woolworth Interbor Inter Wilys-Overland Wisconsin Cen

Local stock exchange notes broad offerings at noon

Sales regular call at noon lists Washington Gaffe at 500 dollars 14 percent, Capital Traction bonds 10 at 92 and 25 at 85 with 8 and 85 percent, Capital Traction Railroad 5s 600 and 1000 at 105, Washington Railway and Electric 4s at 82 with 3600 quantity.

Washington Capital Traction Washington Railway & Electric Preferred Alter Ead Capital Traction R. R Washington Railway & Electric Georgetown Gas Ind Washington Gas Columbia Gag & Elec Capital Traction Co. Ds Ana River ,R. R. Fa River Sellar FR. R Washington Ry Eilec Wash, Alex Mt. Ver Teleg Market Co Market Co. Sm Norfolk & Wash Elec. Com Wash Elec Virginia Ry Washington Gas Am. Tel Teleg. Co Washington Savings Corcoran - B Potomac National Bank of Washington Washington Baseball Club W. Steamboat Columbia Hotel Co

Treasury daily condition show deficit and asset totals

The United States Treasury reports a closing balance of 15,959,692 in the general fund with receipts of 2,408,661 and payments of 2,853,052, yielding a fiscal year deficit of 104,? million. It lists extensive gold, silver, and currency holdings, total general fund assets at 246,371,145.92, and total cash assets of the Treasury at 2,015,475,880.90, plus bank notes redeemed at 1,679,824.20.

United States Treasury Eixcesa United States Treasury Federal Reserve Banka National Bank Philippines General Fund

Boston Closing Prices

New York June 4 Mercantile paper 3.4 4 Sterling 60 day bills 4.755 demand 4.7850 cables 4.79 Francs demand 5.43 cables 5.43 Marks demand 82 cables 82 Lives demand 6.91 cables 6.90 Rublee demand 9 cables 39 Mexican dollars 39 Government bonds steady Railroad bonds strong Time loans easy 60 days 2% 90 days 24% 2% six months 3 3% Cash money firmer high 2 low 14 ruling rates 1% last loan 2 closing bid 1% offered at 2

New York Mercantile Paper

Cottonseed Oil Market Prices Reported in New York

In New York on June 4 the cottonseed oil market shows prime summer yellow spot and June at 6.25, July at 6.29, August 6.54, September 6.66, October 6.66, November 6.52, December and January 6.54. Prime winter yellow and summer white quoted at 6.25 to 7.25.

New York

Chicago Grain Sees Bears Advantage From New Crop Offers

Chicago market closes weak as new crop shipments from Indiana and Illinois push prices lower. Wheat falls 2 to 2.5 cents, corn and oats dip, and provisions drop with futures showing scattered losses across major grains. Cash grain quotes show No 2 yellow corn about 74 to 75 cents, No 2 red wheat around 1.82, and oats near 50 to 51 cents.

Chicago Indiana Illinois

New York Cotton Advances Then Sinks In Opening Trade

New York July cotton moved higher about two dollars per bale from the short breakeven level then eased with some profit taking at ten cent levels for October. Prices closed easier with declines of 10 to 14 points on the day as futures showed varied highs and lows across the board. Hog and sheep prices, calf values, and lambs remained steady to weak amid receipts and demand shifts.

New York Jane

Local securities drift as New York rally lacks spark

Local financial notes report limited activity despite a hopeful NY market turn driven by the United States Steel case. Washington Railway and Electric stock traded in narrow ranges with bids around 92 and 95 asks, Capital Traction steady near 90 bid, and limited bond movement.

Railway and Electric Preferred Capital Traction Washington Gap Washington Gas Washington Railway and Electric

Live Stock Markets: Chicago and New York Prices Mixed

Hogs receipts 1300 firm with ranges from 7.35 to 7.75 for mixed and 7.65 for heavy pigs. Cattle receipts 1000 steady with native beef steers 6.90 to 9.20 and Western steers 5.30 to 10. Cows and heifers 3.20 to 8.75. Sheep receipts 5000 strong with lambs 7.76 to 9.50. New York: beef steers 7.00 to 9.25, calves 5.0 to 11.85, sheep and lambs steady with yearlings 7.00 to 9.00, hogs easier 1.90 to 8.20.

Chicago New York

Local Wholesale Produce Prices Listing

A dated market listing details wholesale prices across categories. Poultry includes alive hens roosters ducks and turkeys with range figures. dressed poultry shows chickens hens ducks and turkeys with price bands. Dairy lists New York State cheese and butter prices while vegetables and greens cover potatoes onions carrots lettuce peppers spinach beets and more with per sack basket or crate pricing. Green fruits and citrus from California and Florida appear with price ranges for oranges lemons pineapples strawberries grapefruits and apples.

New York State Virginia Florida North Carolina Texas California

New York Produce Prices and Supplies Report

New York issued prices and receipts across dairy poultry and grains with mixed stability. Butter and creamery items show steady to higher scores, while live poultry and beef remain steady to firm on wholesale markets.

New York Grain Market Report June 4

Spot Wheat shows slight gains for No 2 red and hard, with further bids on No 1 northern at Duluth and Manitoba. Buffalo futures drift weaker into July. Corn and oats steady to easy, rye steady with Western No 2 at 1.28 percent. Barley trade quiet with Buffalo activity.

New York Duluth Manitoba Buffalo

Philadelphia Markets and May Shipbuilding Totals

Philadelphia markets show butter unchanged eggs firm cheese steady wheat steady corn unchanged oats unchanged. May shipbuilding totals show American output at 173 vessels totaling 19,494 tons, mostly small wooden steamers. nine ships from other sources add 37,743 tons to the merchant fleet.

Philadelphia

Proposals for District water and street work 1915 1918

Sealed proposals will be received by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for furnishing and delivering water, steam rollers, and for grading and improving streets and avenues. Forms and specifications available from the Purchasing Office in the District Building. Proposals due at various dates in 1915 and 1918.

Columbia Washington D. C P. Newman Oliver PB Newman Louis Brownlow Charles W. Katz Commissioners D.C District OF Alumbia Eli Pe Recreacy Board of Commissioners Boomnee Bistrice Huilding District of Columbia Boom Boeing D. G Oliver P. Newman IR Brownlow Chab. W. Kuts Quartermaster General Army Arsene Muster Corps U. & Army Washington, D. C

Administration Letters Granted in District of Columbia

Michael Frawley of 135 Q Street Northeast obtained letters of administration for the estate of Patrick Frawley, late of the District of Columbia. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by May 27, 1916, or be excluded from benefits. Attest James Tanner, Register of Wills. clerk Walton Edwards, Attorney.

Edward Witchell Supreme Court OF the District OF Howell Roch Creek Cemetery Columbia Merk Probata Court McLachlen District OF Columbo Proimte Court Charles Dunton Maer Frances Dunton Charles Dinton Ofelock & Mfp Washington Law Reporter Washington Post L. Siddons Jnstiece James Tanner District of Columba J. J. Darlington W. A. Donch Supreme Court OF Tif District OF al Heneft Charlotie E Obates Columba Toomey & Toovey Attarpera Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Patrick Frawles Michael Frawley Register of Wills Walton Edwards Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Austin M Rogers Mahate Ernest A. Borger Ft Fe Helen McMayer Sip- Dons James Taner Therriet of Columnis Chaplin B. Bauman Charles H. Bauman Supreme Cort OF Trebate Court Supreme Court of the Wetrit of Columbia Wilhelmine Hense Balding Probate Court Clark A. Me Charles A Braman Gustav Schulze Ty Chapin B. Baatman Charles HH Bauma

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