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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1916

Page

2

Broad Rise in Prices as Stocks Jump on War Talk

New York markets edged higher with munition shares rallying 7 to 6 points while Bethlehem Steel surged to a 364% gain to 52 4. German exchange slipped to 72 4, bonds remained heavy and total sales reached 2,230,000 par value with United States bonds unchanged.

Berlin Mexican Petroleum Southern Pacifi Greene-Canaria Copper Bethlehem Steel Fumps Bethlehem Steal Isatien Ana Crucible Steel Lst Iaila United States Steel Ane Honda United States

Market closes mixed as currencies firm and loans rise

In Boston and New York market notes, Mercantile paper stands at 83.3 percent while sterling and foreign currencies quote higher bids. Time loans hold firm at two to six months with call money strong, and the curb market shows higher activity alongside stock sale figures for the day.

New York

Cottonseed Oil Market Prices Reported in New York

In New York on March 13 the Cottonseed oil market shows prime crude at 9.33 and yellow spot at 10.40. Futures values listed include March April at 10.45 May 10.31 June 10.48 July 10.47 August 10.49 September 16.88 October 9.48. Prime winter yellow and white summaries quoted at 10.75 to 11.30.

New York

Reorganization Efforts Advance for Chicago Rock Island and Pacific

At a New York meeting led by J M Dickinson receiver for bondholders, efforts toward a friendly reorganization of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific system were reported. Dickinson said debenture bondholders would cover interest deficits, with no immediate demand on principal if March 15 interest is unpaid. Receivers reported year end earnings near 1.6 million, a rise from prior year. Also noted were AT&T annual gains, Bell system growth to 9.16 million phones and planned 57 million in new construction. Western Pacific reorganization committees deemed plan operative with bondholder assent of 44.008 million in fiat mortgage bonds, plus Dutch-held undeposited bonds. Midvale Steel filed to raise capital to 150 million. State tax on charter amendment was 2,600.

New York Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific J. M. Dickinson J.P. Morgan & Co Dickinson Western Pacific Railway Company Holland Amsterdam Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company Ad Dover del

Holland Writes of Not Alone in New York City

The article argues that fears of concentrated money fade when Reserve Bank Districts show ample deposits. It cites National City Bank deposits above 600 million and compares 1890 and 1915 bank resources, noting West and Pacific growth and a likely broader distribution of banking funds under the Federal Reserve system.

West New York National City Bank Illinois Pacific Coast New York City Federal Reserve District Minneapolis Bank Northwest United States Chemical National Alleghany Mountains Pittsburgh Andrew Carnegie Wall Street Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit Kansas City St. Louis Federal Reserve System Holland

Treasury report shows year deficit narrowing to 57.9 million

The United States Treasury released figures showing the general fund balance at 114,714,991 with receipts 2,040,148 and payments 3,591,987. This fiscal year's deficit stands at 57,939,062, down from 84,474,116 last year excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions. Sales notes for Capital Traction Railway and Washington Railway and Electric include multiple lots at various prices and terms.

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Wheat prices ease on shipment bottlenecks in Chicago grain

Difficulties in obtaining railroad and ocean facilities for shipments helped push wheat lower today in Chicago. May futures traded around 108% to 108% cents, July near 107 to 109 cents, while corn gained about 0.5 to 1 cent, oats up fractionally and provisions firm by about 0.25 to 0.25 cents.

Chicago

New York Produce Prices and Grain Markets Report

New York market notes unsettled receipts for butter eggs and cheese with mixed scores for creamery and State flats. Poultry prices show dressed and fowl ranges while sugar, flour, pork, beef and lard quotes move, reflecting firm to varied levels across grains and meats.

Mesa Middle West

Washington Cattle Market Report Shows Mixed Hog Prices

Hogs ranged across dressed and small categories with numbers indicating weights and percentages. Sheep and veal calves appeared with clipped and medium classifications. Lambs listed with a 9 percent figure and assorted weights.

Oil Quotations from Oil City March 13 Data

Credit balances amount to 2.50 with daily runs totalling 114 383 and an average of 76 574. Shipments reach 68 197, averaging 40 763, reflecting regional oil market activity in Oil City Pennsylvania.

Oil City

Local Finance Notes Show Modest Market Rise

Local traders noted a buoyant mood on the New York stock scene reflected in modest gains on the local exchange. Washington Railway and Electric moves were limited, Capital Traction bonds attracted demand, and overall activity remained light with few notable trades reported on Washington Gas and several bank stocks. The currency comptroller ordered national banks to report their condition as of March 7.

Baltimore National Bank of Bulto Houston Bacon Gas St . P New York Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Capital Traction Bank and Trust Company District National American Fecurity and Trust American Tellesphone and Telegraph Company Washington Railway and Electric Comptrollery of the Currency

Baltimore Markets Update March 13 Wheat to Butter Prices

Baltimore markets report price bids across commodities. Wheat includes No 2 red at 1.13 and March 1.13 for spot and futures. corn steady around 79 with March and April at 79. oats quiet with standard white near 48 to 49. Butter varied from 33 to 39 cents per pound, eggs in Maryland Pennsylvania Western firsts at 22, Southern 21. Live poultry prices listed for old hens roosters ducks and other fowl.

Baltimore Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Southern Philadelphia Western Creamery Extra New York

Metal Market Copper and Tin Quoted in New York and London

New York copper trading remains quiet with electrolytic nearby at 28.00 to 28.50 and June or later at 27.25 to 27.60, iron ore No. 1 Northern 20.25 to 20.75, Southern No. 1 20.00 to 20.50, and No. 2 19 to 20. London quotes apot copper at 103 pounds with futures near 101, electrolytic at 136, spot tin at 192 pounds 10 shillings, futures at 191.

New York IRQN Northern Southern Metal Exchange London Apot

New York Grain Market Report

New York on March 13 reports wheat spot easy with No. 1 durum at 1.27 and No. 2 hard at 1.28. Northern Duluth 1.31 offer and Northern Manitoba 1.46 fob. May futures at 1.16. Corn spot firm at 84 to 85 cents c.i.f. Toronto? and standard oats at 50 cents.

New York Duluth Manitoba C. i. Tf Standard

Local Produce Market Prices and Grading Notes

A dense list of market items with varied prices for poultry dairy eggs vegetables and fruits. Includes Aliva hens ducks turkeys spring chickens dressed chickens roosters and prices for New York State cheese butter eggs nearby vegetables like potatoes onions peppers cucumbers tomatoes cabbage celery lettuce and citrus from Florida and California with per box per basket and per crate rates.

New York State Elgin Virginia Florida California

New York Cotton Rises On Peace Rumors

Peace rumor circulation spurred a sharp cotton rally in New York on March 13 with July contracts jumping from 11.86 to 12.16 and closing at 12.14. The overall market finished firm, up 15 to 16 points, with May, July, October, December and January futures quoted at active levels.

New York

Live stock market wrap flags mixed gains in mid Atlantic and New York

Chicago hog receipts reach 64000 with a weak market while cattle hold near year highs. New York sees irregular beef prices and steady to weak calves. Baltimore reports weekly cattle and sheep trends with mixed highs and lows across steers cows and bulls.

Chicago New York Baltimore

Philadelphia Markets Reported Prices March Market Roundup

Philadelphia markets list butter and eggs with varying grades and prices. Cheese holds steady at New York full creams, while wheat and corn futures show slight movement. Oats slide for No 2 and No 3 white, reflecting mixed commodity trends.

I Will Sell 33 000 Wash Rwy and Elec Bonds

A sale offer lists multiple securities with quantities and prices including Washington Railway and Electric 4 percent at 42.000, Potomar Construction 5 percent at 100, Capital Fraction at 22, Washington Gas at 80, Georgetown Gas at 140, Washington Utilities at 23, Merghenthal Linotype at 167, Lanston at 7, American National Bank at 166, Munsey Trust at 96, Wash Investment Co at 8, American Paper Can at 2, Miller Train Control at 2 percent, Stark Car Coupeir at 7, Gayety Theater at 150, McGhan Patent Scaffolding at 834, Graphophone preferred at 133, International Textbook at 100, Oklahoma Office at 45 cents.

Elec Ellec. Com Washington Gas Georgetown Gas Washington Utilities Mergenthaler Linotype Lanston American National Bank Munsey Trust Wash. Investment Co Stark Gayety Theater McGhan

I Will Buy 25 Capital Traction and Various Bonds

Offer to buy 25 Capital Traction at 8744 and 10 Wash, Ry. & Elec. preferred at 81. Also 25 Wash, Ry. & Elec. common at 57 and 300 Washington Trusts, 5 Mergenthaler at 165, 25 Lanston at 6934. 10 Franklin National Bank at 128, 10 National Savings and Trust at 270, 10 Continental Trust at 117, 10 Munsey Trust at 9, 180 Washington Baseball Club at 1414. Subject to prior cancellation. All cash purchases and sales solicited with deliveries at own bank.

Capital Traction Wash, Ry Elec. Ptd Elec. Com Washington Trus Mergenthaler Lanston Franklin National Bank National Savings and Trust Continental Trust Munsey Trust Washington Baseball Club

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