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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
12
Stocks rally as railroad shares dominate gains after Supreme Court upholds Adamson law and labor tensions ease. Steel, coal, and industrials rise with mixed results as bonds pace gains. Pacific and Bethlehem issues jump while some rails retreat later in the session.
New York reports shakeup with Philip T Dodge resigning as President and Francis S Whitton named to fill the vacancy and join the board. DuPont interests alleged to hold large blocks of talking machine securities signaling active management. Company year end 1916 earnings show net income after depreciation and reserves at $2,017,867.2. Board approves 50 percent capital stock increase to be allotted to stockholders at par. warrants mailed March 24 with April 4 final acceptance date. Also notes Southern Railway profit rise, Chevrolet dividend, and American Tobacco Company preferred stock reduction.
New York March 19 Mercantile paper 44% Sterling 0 day bills 471 commercial 60 day bills 2803 banks 471 commercial 60 day bills 4703 demand 475lg cables 476% Francs demand 85 cables 583% Marks demand 69 cables 6934 Krone demand 11% cables 114% Guilders demand 40% cables 403% Lives demand 784 cables 783 Rubles demand 28% cables 281% Bar silver 72% Mexican dollars 56% Time loans steady 60 days 34% 3% 90 days 332 3% all months 3% 4 Call money steady high 2% low 2% ruling rate 214 last loan 2% closing bid 2% offered at 24% Other Markets on Page 5.
Active buying in cotton as anxiety over the new crop outlook grows. Rumors of a revolution in Germany push demand higher with October reaching 1795 32 points up and May touching 1852 67 points above Saturday close. Futures show gains across contracts with May 1852 and October 1795 leading.
Philadelphia markets report steady butter with refined creamery closes and prints around 42 to 45. Eggs lower with firsts around 55 and 49 for current receipts. Cheese solid with New York full creams at 27 to 28. Wheat higher No 2 red 198 to 201, No 2 Southern red 84 to 199. Corn firm No 2 yellow 123 to 124, No 3 122 to 124, No 4 120 to 121, No 5 118 to 119. Oats steady No 2 white 76 to 75, No 3 white 73 to 73.
Spot wheat firm for No 2 hard at 2145 with No 1 Northern Duluth and No 1 Northern Manitoba at 2260. Corn spot steady to strong with No 2 yellow at 26. Oats spot unsettled standard at 75.
The local financial scene yesterday resembled a quiet day with little new business. Public utility stocks carried the few trades while Capital Traction and American Graphophone led the activity, and brokers indicated buying limits would curb any further sales. Wall Street gains were not reflected locally, and speculative interest remained scarce and irregular.
Chicago grain prices rose following railway strike settlement and Supreme Court ruling on the Adamson act. Wheat gained 2 to 4 cents, May at 188 1/4, July 156 1/8 to 168. Corn up 1/2 to 3 cents, oats and rye mixed, with various futures quotes and cash grain figures listed. Local produce prices for poultry, cheese, eggs, butter, and vegetables shown, including potatoes, onions, cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, cabbage, celery, lettuce, and citrus.
Chicago and New York stock and livestock figures show mixed movement across hogs cattle sheep and calves with receipts and prices varying by region. Hogs top near new highs in Chicago while New York reports strong calves and steady to firm hogs alongside copper and metals pricing in London and New York markets.
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