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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1915

Page

2

Broad Sterling Exchange Drops Amid Heavy Selling

A sharp decline in sterling values followed a heavy seller's move to liquidate 10 to 15 million dollars of British currency, with reports of renewed weakness across foreign exchange markets. German 9 month notes and other securities faced selling pressure as American and Canadian markets showed broad declines and investors watched for policy signals from major nations.

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Wall Street Gossip: Gold Movement and Bank Activity

New York reports light London drafts with gold prices dipping around 479. Midday gains follow news of fresh Canadian imports and $2.2 million in Ottawa purchases. Banks and reserves show mixed buying, with 2 percent returns pressuring interior bankers. Atchison earnings surge in Feb, stock market remains cautious as NY State bonds join listings.

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New York Stock Market Thursday March 18 3915

The New York stock market report highlights notable movements amid trading. Investors watch key indexes and major equities as session activity shows fluctuations across sectors and volumes.

Grain and market upturn noted on March 18 in wheat and corn

March 18 market activity shows large export flour sales to Italy boosting wheat futures while corn and oats rise modestly. cattle and hog futures mixed amid unsettled closing quotes and fluctuating livestock prices. Prime crude oil and sugar futures also listed with varied shifts across months and delivery months.

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New York Cotton Market Sees Decline Amid Liquidation

The New York cotton market on March 18 saw easing prices due to liquidation and selling pressure amid comments of stronger Liverpool offerings and expectations of increased Southern supplies. Openings were steady to modestly lower, with May futures weak and late pressures from South Pacific selling. Reports pointed to firmer near term import figures but a softer spot market in New Orleans, while government bonds and currency markets remained steady to mixed.

New York Sellig Taverpool Erpool Wall Street New Orleans Earl United States Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange

Live Stock Markets Report From New York March 18

Hogs receipts 000 head weak with bulk 6754 and 6 60 68 mixed. native steers cows and heifers 420 1050 calves 700 1050. Sheep receipts 7000 head strong with yearlings 785 915 lambs 90. Hawkers report no trading for several categories. hogs receipts 127 head trading none.

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Grain market notes from New York and futures update

New York March 18 WHEAT spot prices show No 2 red at 167 and No 2 hard at 170 with nearby futures firm. Northern Duluth No 1 at 1604 and No 1 Northern Manitoba at 143. CORN and OATS futures firm with spot oats holding. Western New York trading mixed as supply and demand fluctuates.

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Daily Cotton Market Summary for March Credit Balances

Summary of cotton market activity with balances and averages. Mentions shipments and credit terms, noting a 145 run figure and percentage-like indicators. No clear date or entity names other than generic market terms.

Holland Writes on See Chances for the Future of Russia Trade

In New York financier circles the outlook is that Russian commerce with the United States will continue after the war. Prominent figures like George Westinghouse and Charles M Schwab see Russia as a vast field for American investment, industrial expansion, and railway development as soon as peace roles back. The piece notes German tariffs given to Russia postwar and suggests renewed American, British, and possible Dutch involvement to capitalize on Russia’s vast natural resources and potential transit routes through the Dardanelles.

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Financial notes from Washington market and dividends declared

Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange was active with Washington Gas at 72 to 72 on the bid and 72 12 on the call. Washington Railway and Electric preferred moved to 84 with 56 shares total. Graphophone common rose with bids to 61 12 and 62 asked. Bond demand remained strong for major issues including Potomac Electric and Washington Railway and Electric. Dividends declared include American Telephone and Telegraph regular 2 a share payable April 15 to record March 20, Eastern Light and Fuel 2 percent payable April 4 to record March 16, American Security and Trust regular 3 percent payable April 10 to record March 31, Security Storage 2 1/2 percent payable April 10 to record March 31, and Farmers and Mechanics National Bank extra 4 percent payable April 1.

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Local Stock Exchange Recorded Listings and Prices

A dense listing of stocks and bonds across utilities, railroads, and financials. Entries include Washington Railway and Electric, Washington Gas, Capital Traction Co, Potomac Electric, Columbia Gas & Electric, and miscellaneous bonds, with bid and ask figures, par values, and notable price points. Also lists mining, banking, trust, savings, and insurance stocks with varied quotations and market references.

Local Produce Market Wholesale Prices Enduring Mix

Retailers and buyers survey wholesale prices for poultry and produce. Items include hens and roosters per pound, ducks turkeys chickens and choice poultry cuts, plus vegetables such as potatoes yams sweet potatoes lettuce peppers spinach okra carrots beets beans and tomatoes. Regional fruit prices cover oranges strawberries grapefruit lemons and pineapples with crates and baskets listed.

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New York Produce Market Roundup March 18 Prices

New York market notes show butter creamers and creamer variants with varied receipts and prices. Poultry and pork steady, beef lard firmer, flour and wheat steady, corn and oats firm, with freight and cost offers listed for Santos oil and molasses futures.

New York Buttersteads Bennets Browns HELSS Aline Weah Westert Coerper Santos

Treasury reports balance and receipts in 1925 finance snapshot

United States Treasury closes with general fund balance 39,147,125. Total receipts for 1927 stand at 1997, and total payments at 2,694,598. The fiscal year deficit is 86,714,891, with Panama Canal and public debt excluded. The document lists daily revenue and ordinary disbursements, year‑to‑date totals, and asset figures across gold certificates, silver dollars, notes, and other denominations, noting net balance in general fund of 49,195,222 and total cash assets of 1967,144,382.83.

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Philadelphia Market Notes on Exports and Spot Prices

Fragmented report lists export totals and spot prices for grains poultry and turkeys. Mentions Northern Duluth export totals and a 160 percent figure, plus references to a 7614 POULTRY spot and weather related notes.

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Bond issue refused at public utilities commission meeting

The Washington Railway and Electric Company was told its request to issue 495000 in bonds would not be considered now. The commission will review an entry to cover expenditures ordered by Congress and suggested amendments to include only those items. The remaining items await financial investigation and valuation results before action. The North East Citizens Association was informed of findings on gas quality and the matter will be revisited after property visitation is completed.

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Cottonseed Industry Gains From 1914 Crop Crush Figures

A new Census Bureau report shows record cottonseed processing with 14 11 million tons crushed surpassing prior highs by 78 286 tons and a rise in linters produced. Mills operated rose to 80 per cent of capacity, with 1944 seed production projected above 796000 tons. Last year’s production reached 307000 tons valued at 140 500 006 dollars in oat cake and meal products.

Census Bureau

Rock Island official arraigned in Tombs court over stock inquiry

New York March 18 John J Quinlan vice president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company appeared in the Tombs police court to answer a charge he refused to permit minority stock dealers to examine Westack hooks Quinlan said he was engaged in transferring 200 shares of a0 kK and interference would hamper their work Counsel sought examination by brokers, Quinlan offered two hours tomorrow and the same time the day after Forbes was discharged and the case adjourned until Vondas

New York John J. Quinan Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Raway Company Roberts Forbes Tombs Westack Hooks Quinlan Howeveva Forbes Vondas

Furnished rooms near Fort Myer VA with family board

Describes furnished rooms or apartments for rent by April 1 in the Fort Myer area near Public Library and Fort Myer Virginia. Offers private family board and room options, including apartments, with monthly rates and multiple locations listed.

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