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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1911

Page

2

Traders Hold Aloof Await Extra Session News

Anxious traders stayed cautious as talk of a possible extra congressional session dominated the market. News from Washington suggested the reciprocity bill would likely fail, keeping stock prices largely steady though weak spots like United States Rubber and General Electric dragged. Rail earnings showed mixed results, with Kansas City lines selling bonds amid ongoing speculation about tariff shifts and dividend stability.

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Washington Stock Exchange Sales Report

Regular call at noon shows Washington Gas at 100 and 110 percent on varied lots, Capital Traction and Potomac Electric issues at 11 and 100 percent respectively, and Railway and Electric preferred holdings at 87 percent. Additional bids include Washington Gas, Potomac, and regional railway stocks with multiple lots and varied prices. banks and insurers quote smaller blocks at 165, 256 percent, and 2514.

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New York Central Dividends and Market Moves

Special to The Washington Post outlines New York Central’s dividend history from 1880 to 1907, the 6 per cent rate being resumed last year, recent stock declines to 104, and analyst expectations of possible cuts. It notes related impacts on Baltimore and Ohio and Western railroads with earnings drops and no planned retrenchment despite rate-case pressure, while executives deny layoffs or wage cuts.

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Financial News From Washington Stock Exchange

Trading was quiet on the Washington Stock Exchange with some renewed interest in several issues. Bonds were firm as new sales held to current figures. Mergenthaler rose on its regular and extra dividends, boosting projected annual disbursements. Washington Railway and Electric preferred traded in small lots, with common stock trading at 35 and bids for sale sparse. Washington Gas stayed firm at 79 1 2 to 80 0 8. Ex-dividend notices, large earnings, and surplus figures framed the day as imports and exports of breadstuffs shifted in January.

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Philadelphia Railroad Officials Promoted by Board

The Pennsylvania Railroad board approved promotions today in Philadelphia. Samuel Rea becomes first vice president, J B Thayer Henry Tatnall and W W Atterbury are advanced to vice presidents, and W Hey Ward Myers is made vice president. Simon Cameron Long becomes general manager of the western Pennsylvania division. His successor is RL O'Donnel, general superintendent of the Buffalo and Allegheny Valley division.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Samuel Rea J. B. Thayer Henry Tatnall W. W. Atterbury W. Hey Ward Myers Simon Cameron Long Western Pennsylvania O’donnel Buffalo Allegheny Valley

Earnings Totals for 1911 and Changes in Costs

The 1911 earnings show $53 405 693 in revenue and expenses of $38 190 6975. Net earnings reach $14 502 718, down from 1910 by $2 187 660. Increases in expenses totaled $4 009 498, while revenue rose by $1 831 839.

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New York Cotton Market Ends With Scarce Demand and Decline

The New York cotton market closed nervously and irregularly with a net decline of 7 to 14 points. Old crop positions fell 7 to 8 points as rumors of an extra Congress session and a Lancashire spinners meeting on March 10 spurred liquidation. New crop months hit fresh intraday lows, while two small Georgia mill failures added to unease though the affected millers were small. Weekly behind the scenes figures showed expected takings by spinners, with a brief rally that soon faded under broad liquidations and bear pressure.

New York Congress Liverpool Georgia Gethber

Chicago Grain Market Faces Doubts Over Congress Session

Chicago March 8 reports show wheat rising on fears Congress may not reconvene to act on reciprocity before Taft's deadline. Prices closed firm with mixed shifts across corn oats and provisions. Traders noted nervous shorts, modest investment, and a fall in U S farm reserves while world shipments grow and Washington's stance remains unsettled.

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New York Produce Prices and Market Receipts Report

Market notes show steady to unchanged cheese and egg receipts with 4 870 milk and 17 018 hens receipts in New York. Poultry, flour, pork, beef, lard, and cottonseed oil prices mostly steady or quiet with dates and regional variations listed for futures and cash markets.

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Live Stock Markets and Commodities Reported in New York and London

New York market data show receipts and price ranges for beef cattle veals sheep hogs and calves with steady to slow trends. London and Liverpool markets ease. exports listed. Copper and iron figures from New York and Cleveland reflect dull copper and ticketed iron warrants with quarterly futures and local foundry grades noted.

New York London Liverpool Sheen Chicago Western Custom House Cleveland Foundry Northern Southern Southern Soft

Baltimore Markets March 8 Wheat and live poultry prices listed

Baltimore market prices show spot wheat at 91 percent, corn at 49 percent, oats firmer No 2 white, rye firm No 2 Western domestic. Live poultry includes various chicken, turkey, duck, and goose prices by weight and condition, with dressed poultry and eggs price notes across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and nearby regions.

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Washington Produce Market Wholesale Quotes Report

Wholesale market notes steady demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. Prices listed for Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee states, New York factory poultry, dressed poultry, and a wide range of vegetables and fruits including potatoes cucumbers onions cabbage lettuce celery peppers turnips cranberries mushrooms kale spinach Florida beets tomatoes pears and citrus with bid prices and per unit measures.

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New York Grain Report Sees Mixed Wheat Fortunes

New York March 3 wheat futures steady with modest gains amid bearish foreign news. No. 2 red and No. 1 Northern Duluth afloat. May and July prices noted. Corn and oats steady to quiet with minimal activity. receipts and shipments listed. rye dull. barley steady.

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New York Money Market Report March 3

Money on call steady at 21? to 2? percent with closing bids around 21? percent. Time loans easier and dull with 60 day at 2? to 3? and 90 days near 3? 4? percent. Prime mercantile paper 4?4? percent. Sterling exchange firm at 4.8390 for 60 day bills and 4.860 for demand. Commercial bills 4.53 to 4.68 percent. Bar silver 52? Mexican dollars 45. Government bonds steady. Railroad bonds irregular.

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Oil Quotations and Livestock Prices Across Cities

Oil quotations for City, Pa and Toledo, Ohio note March balances and shipments with figures such as 1.30 credit balance and 191 248 shipments. Regional livestock prices show veal calves steady, hogs and sheep rates, lambs and veal calf bids with several 3 3% ranges and per unit terms.

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Antique Furniture at Mendelssohn's Art Gallery

Antique furniture sale noted at Mendelssohn's Art Gallery located at 1409 11 New York Avenue NW.

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