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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
2
The economic outlook reflects a cold spell and coal disruptions. Railroads report strain and higher costs, with staple prices rising. Market observers anticipate continued tension as production and transport falter, affecting local demand and broader supply chains.
Market notes show bankers brokers Hibbs Buildings and the New York Stock Exchange quoted by WR Hibbs & C as part of equity and bond trading. Mentions Chicago Board of Trade and Washington Stock Exchange with standard quotations for banks and brokers.
A dense catalog of stock quotes and market names across Washington area securities. It lists banks, utilities, railroads, gas companies, and insurance firms with bid and offer figures, volumes, and company references such as Capital Traction, Washington Railway and Electric, Potomac Electric Power, Georgetown Gas, American Security, Columbia Title, and Mercantile Savings Bank, reflecting routine market activity and varied listings.
The market trends show bears retreating as money tightens with rising loan costs. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy announces 18 miles of new Toronto Montreal track, plus possible doubling of Vancouver to Winnipeg lines to handle peak harvest traffic. A profit sharing plan at Gett Myers awards bonuses tied to increased profits, distributing 10 percent of annual profit gains to executives.
Trading in Washington stocks reflected unusual interest with sharp moves in shares of Washington Railway and Electric and others. Large blocks changed hands at high quotes while bids fluctuated and a bond market remained quiet. a Mason Temple site sale underway with bids and new construction plans discussed.
A cluttered rock of New York Produce market entries shows receipts and assorted commodities. It lists creamery products, milks, cheeses, poultry, pork, lard, and flour with varied grades and prices across regions like Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Chicago March grain columns report firming feeding grains offset by wheat volatility and corn movement. Odd phrasing notes hog products slip while cattle prices hold. trust and laundry firm notes appear in separate items, with land sale bids and apartment transactions listed in Georgetown and Washington markets.
The New York grain market shows firm spot prices for No 4 hard red spring wheat and No 1 northern durum amid light exports and steady to firm futures. Receipts total 4,490 bushels with shipments noted. futures quotes inch higher with modest gains as traders weigh recent export activity and local stock levels.
In the Eastern belt favorable conditions boost demand as futures rise and old crop positions advance. Prices reach new highs for most contracts. later profits ease but remain modestly higher. Wheat and corn show steady to firm activity while butter and poultry markets reflect varied domestic demand across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and nearby states. Watch for shifts in July to December futures and overseas factors impacting cotton and grain prices.
Local glass bottle blowers union held a meeting to discuss the shutdown of the Alexandris Glass Company plant amid management disputes. A settlement is expected today with most workers not seeking publication of the discussion. ten or so men and boys are affected by the dispute and a strike is not anticipated. The national president may be drawn in if needed, though local factions deny authority to strike.
Market totals show cattle, calves, sheep and hogs receipts across sections. Slaughter cattle steady. calves and hogs mixed with higher hog receipts and lower calves. sheep and lambs receipts steady, beef cattle and veal prices noted.
A terse market note from New York outlines copper price movements and outlooks for April and May. It mentions warrants, maturities in London, and unidentified firms, with scattered figures and coded terms reflecting a busy global metals trade and ongoing shipments.
A damaged OCR item records court actions in Washington with mentions of defendants and plaintiffs, dates, and officials. It cites a publication date and references legal steps, pledges, and public notices amid a formal district court environment.
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