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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
12
Trading was not large but aggressive in favorites Reading Steel and Amalgamated with gains late day. Standard issues rose 1 to 2 points while tobacco stocks were irregular and coal prices showed weakness. London cables were cheerful but foreign demand remained lacking and copper demand rose on European activity.
Treasury balances show varied holdings with credits and shipments listed for several cities including Toledo and Wooster. Money on call eases to 2 1/2 percent with time loans at 4 1/2 percent, mercantile paper quoted, sterling exchange firm, and government and railroad securities noted. hogs and veal markets described with price ranges and activity signals.
Regular call at noon lists bonds and stocks with prices and lot sizes for Washington Gas Washington Railway and Electric Potomac Electric Consolidated Capital Traction and other banks and companies. Commodities and farm items follow with butter eggs cheese and produce prices unchanged or mixed across markets.
Local stock exchange reports a mixed session with uneven gains and declines. Washington Railway and Electric common drew strong demand and held near 8, while Washington Gas showed solid support but failed to push higher. Banking issues moved. bond market steady. annual report highlights financing needs and district growth pressures for Washington Railway and Electric Company.
New York observers describe a cautious bullish tilt as market prices fall below earnings. Traders note worldwide monetary strain and large upcoming security issues, yet some stocks rally on strong earnings, while others like Lorillard and American Tobacco face declines amid potential government actions. Missouri Pacific reports a large surplus and January net gain, while Louisville and Nashville faces higher dividend costs and possible capital needs. Japan’s 35 million loan and prior war-era bond yields illustrate rising borrowing costs.
New York observers warn of a coming wave of large capital needs as the Wilson administration takes office. Analysts cite railroad and subway projects, industrial issues, and reforms to banking and currency as pivotal to mobilizing funds. They stress coordinated banking resources and cooperation to avoid market shocks amid expansion.
Baltimore market notes show mixed grain and livestock quotes with Easter wheat bid at 0.844, corn firm at 0.54, oats near 0.39, and varied poultry and dairy prices. Live poultry ranges include chickens old hens and roosters, with ducks and geese priced per pound and butter varieties listed, reflecting regional supply from Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby states.
Market ledger from New York on March 6 shows butter quiet with steady cheese and rising eggs. Notable quotes include Western dairy holdings, varying poultry prices, and steady sugar and coffee futures amid mixed regional demand.
Hog receipts 27 head with prices around 8.60 to 9.70. cattle receipts 16,000 with Texas steers and native cows and yearlings cited. New York reports irregular beef and veal ranges. sheep and lambs receipts 5,519 with steady to strong lambs. hogs at 9.20 for roughs, market mixed to lower.
The State of Texas files an ouster suit against Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Standard Oil of New York Magnalla Petroleum Company of Texas and Coruleana Petroleum Company of Texas charging violation of antitrust laws. Penalties running into millions of dollars are sought for alleged violations.
Wholesale market bulletin notes good demand for Virginia and Mid-Atlantic produce with moderate homegrown vegetables. Lists prices for butter, eggs, poultry, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, greens, mushrooms, peppers, cucumbers, cranberries, tomatoes, oranges, apples, and various crates and bags, including regional notes on New York state and Floridian items.
Wheat spot steady with No 2 red at 1.08% elevator and 1.16% afloat. Futures steady then eased. May 97 3/4 to 98 3/4, July 94 1/4, Sept 96. Bonded wheat May and July at 90 1/2. Spot oats quiet and barley steady.
Copper futures hold steady as prices firm for March to June. New York reports electrolytic copper at 15.12 percent, lake copper at 16.25 a pound, and castings near 14.18. Arrival of 280 tons of copper and exports this month totaling 6,808. London copper firm with speculations at £66 2s 6d and futures at £675 6d. Cleveland war news not related to metals.
New Orleans March 5 suit filed in Federal district court to recover 100596.93 dollars claimed as due government in customs duties on sugar entries. District Attorney Charelton R. Beattie alleges company officers used improper influences gifts payments favors threats and pressure to cause samplers to fraudulently adjust tests.
Early morning astrology warns caution in business and investment with a unlucky day for brokers and woolen merchants. Statesmen delaying financial legislation, religious and charitable efforts unpropitious, big fund exposures predicted within the year.
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