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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1905

Page

26

Bank Riggs shares flip in brisk 15 point swing on sale

In a dull session Riggs Bank stock moved from 3610 to 645 in an overnight trade aided by a sixty day option. The buyer collects the 10 cent per share dividend due April 15 while hoping for further gains as deposits rose near $1,000,000 in the latest bank statement.

Riggs Bank

Washington Stock Exchange closes with mixed bids and bonds

Closing quotations show Washington stock and bonds with mixed bids across utilities banks and railways. Notable items include Riggs National Bank bid 6 44, Metropolitan Railroad certificates issued 1946 at 1d, Washington Railway and Electric preferred around 34 and common 35, and various city bonds from 1902 to 1925. Market also notes Virginia eggs rising to 16 a dozen while butter holds firm amid steady receipts.

Washington Railway Washington Saas Tuo Bang Gion Riggs National Washington Gas Lanston Monotype Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Wington Stock Exchange District of Columbia Philippines bundy—Capital Tracign Railroad Metropolitan Railroad Columbia Railroad City and Suburban Railroad Auweustia and Pacommens Washington Railway and Electric Washington Gas Company Es Washington Gas Com Ted States United States Deake and Potomac Telephone Washington Market Company Mrrst Potomar Electric Light Mate Deposit and Trust National Safe Deposit and Tevet Washington Laws and Trust American Security and Trust Washington Safe Deposit Union Trust Company Washington Savings Bank Home Savings Bank National Bank Bank of Washington Metropuiltan-Citigens Central People's Colonial Columbia Title Chesapeake and Potomac Georgetown Mergenthaley Linotype Igdla Lanston Mono

Commodity and metals markets drift in mixed tone

The report shows varied quotes across petroleum oils sugars and grains with spot and futures in petroleum steady and sugars unsettled. Copper tin and lead futures in London differ from locally firm readings while iron and steel foundry quotes edge lower and higher mix.

Tatr Long Island State and Western Jersey Stenay Florida Liverpool London Ilz Middlesborough Northern Southern Southern Soft

Baltimore Market Report Forties Fluctuate on Grain Prices

Baltimore markets show quiet to steady conditions as flour receipts reach 6 217 barrels and wheat futures drift with bids in the 1.11 to 1.12 range for various contracts. Corn stays dull with spot around 52 to 54 cents and oats and rye hold firm levels, while butter eggs and sugar show little change amid steady freight and export activity.

New York Baltimore Aimple

Remedy for Rate Evils Proposed by Interstate Commerce Board

New York March 22 plans to curb unlawful rebates and discriminatory railroad rates were outlined by the New York Board of Trade and Transportation. The report proposes that after full hearing any lower rate found unlawful shall become the new reasonable rate and take effect immediately, subject to a later court review within sixty days. It also covers unjust practices affecting transport of persons or property and includes private freight cars under the law. Some members opposed approval noting Congress had adjourned. an amendment removing the word approval carried.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission New York Board of Trade and Transportation Committee On ‘Railroad Transportation United States

French-American Investment Company to Handle U S Securities in France

Paris announces the formation of the Societe Financiere Franco-Americaine to manage American securities in France. Speyer & Co. New York and Banque de Union Parisienne sponsor with initial capital of 5 million dollars. Directors will include James Speyer and leading Paris bankers.

Paris France Societe Financiere Franco-Americaine Speyer & Co New York Banque de Union Parisienne Seatch James Speyer

Pennsylvania Appointments At Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces promotions and transfers among engineers. Alexander C. Shand becomes assistant chief engineer. I R Zollinger moves to engineer of maintenance of way. A J Whitney advances to principal assistant engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad division. J H Gumbs shifts to Cape May division engineer. A B Cuthbert moves to Monongahela division as assistant engineer. Walter Thomson assumed Cuthbert’s cape special duty position.

L. R. Zollinger Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Alexander C. Shand I. R. Zollinger Pennsylvania Railroad Division A. J. Whitney Cape May West Jersey and Seashore Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad J. H. Gumbs Monongahela A. B. Cuthbert Elmira and Canandaigua Walter’ Thomson Cape Philadelphia and Cuthbert

Big Contract for Power in New York State

Special to The Washington Peat reports a likely record electrical energy contract in New York. Eugene L. Ashley of Hudson River Water Power Company and Horace Andrews of the New York Central trolley department sign a 25 year deal with minimum annual payments of 120000, rising to 600000 if the full 20000 horsepower is used. Power originates at Spier Falls and will serve trolley lines in central New York from July 1, with further plants on Schoharie River to follow.

Washington Peat Glens Falls N. Y New York Eugene L. Ashley Hudson River Water Power Company Horace E Andrews New York Central Road Spier Falls Schoharie River Oriskany Utica Tdttle Falls Amsterdam Schenectady Vanderbilt System

Railroad World Sees Shifts in Leadership and Rates

National railroad circles report leadership changes across major lines with new presidents and directors, including Missouri Pacific and Pennsylvania routes. Budgeted rate adjustments, branch constructions, and reorganizations drive talks as legal and legislative moves shape future freight and passenger service.

Frick to Move Into Vanderbilt House in New York

Special to The Washington Post reports Henry C. Frick, Pittsburg steel magnate, has leased the Vanderbilt mansion at Fifth Avenue and Twenty-First Street for ten years. He will live there with his family after returning from Europe next fall while maintaining a Pittsburgh office. Rumors say he may soon lead United States Steel Corporation. A separate item notes James J. Hill buying heavy secured bonds from Union Pacific convertible issues.

B. 3B Alabama State Paylroad John “V. Said B. F. Collier Speenshosen Alapitahae Midland Terminal Railway Lake Shore Michigan Southern Srenieh Garrison Ptrouts Missouri Pacifi Warner Lydiard Chicago Northwestern Pittsburg Philadelphia Alfred W. Smithers Missouri Kensue Tegas Joseph Price Lemion W A. Toley St. Louis San Francisco Texas Fort Worth and Rio Grande B. B. Stakemilter Sinclay Alton St. Fen Pennsylvania Creasy Brown Durango Colo Famnineton N. M James W. English Atlanta Terminal Company W.W. Atternury Pennsylvania Railroad York and Long Island London Toronto New York Central West Shore Clover Leaf Central Passkenner Association Joledo H. M. Cryder Wabash Chillicothe Ohio Ohio State University Thomas M. Richards Philadelphia and Reading Coat and Iron Company Sec R. C. Luther Thomas H. McDaniel Chesapeake Steamship Company Baltimore Kee Ocean Steamship Company New York Sinois Central Paducah Central City Robert H. Hogers Plymouth New Haven Hartford Boston Mass Baltimore and Ohio United States Bikes Corporation Cuicaga Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Trunk Line Freight Committee Lake Cer Tiers’ Association Kansas City Southern Railroad Georgia Railroad Commission J. Pope Brown Georgia Missouri Pacific M. M. Richey W. H. Calloway Union Pacific J. G. Tennant Fort Wayne Ind Cleveland Henry Allen Frank J. Martin Freight Department Central Passenger Association National Educational Association Christian Endeavyers Dalthcore Hreles Denver Busihead Buffalo Washington Post Henry C. Frick Mr. Frick George W. Vanderbilt William H. ‘Vanderbilt Witty-first Street Fifth Avenue Frick Europe United States Steel United States Steel, Corporation Washington Union Pacific James J. Hill

Long list of district court notices and real estate transfers

Public record style notices listing numerous equity and district court items, assignments for future dates, judgments, and property transfers in Washington DC. Entries name plaintiffs and defendants, case numbers, and parcel details across multiple wards and streets, with dates, costs, and remands noted.

Deeds of Trusts and Property Notices Across City Blocks

A long column lists numerous deeds of trust tying properties to lenders including Rich ard Patro atg Herbert A. Gil and others for sums from 300 to 14 000 dollars. Each entry notes monthly or semi annual payments, terms up to five years, and lot and block identifiers across squares and streets. The notices also include Equity Suits and public lawsuits involving Fidelity Trust and American Security and Trust Company, with various attorneys named and case numbers. The final items describe the White Plague Campaign in schools with Dr Edward E Morse lecturing on tuberculosis prevention and sanitation at Western High School and other venues.

Teresae A. R- Gongenbgach Richard Patro Herbert A. GI John J. Brosnan Laura G. Robinson Charles F. Benjamin Roger T. Mitchell Perpetual Building Association Prospect Hile Mary Callahan Daniel W. O'Donoghue John A. O'Donoghue North Columbia Faante Maddox James W. Crutelier George P. Cera Angen Daniel K. Trimmer Connecticut Avenue Highlands Charles F. Bennett Frederick Eiler James W. Gruteher Connecticut Avenue Highlands Company Columbia Heights Leo Simmons Et Ux Martin L. Welfley Samuel Drury John Gooper Trinidad Hubert F. Delany Richard E Pairo Herbert A. Gill John Brennan Mollie M. Main Ralph P. Barnard Guy H. Johnson Clarence Barhard Pemtrartnually Rose A. McDonald Michael I. ‘Weller Nicholas H. Shea At. Tenephie George W. Shears Eaw Braliwagen Thomas M. Gala Mary Hoover Louis C. Hoover John H. Nolan Herbert A. Gil Phelan C. Hawn Lucy H. Baird Catharine Corry Richard A. Ford Walter G. Davis Columbia Permanent Building Association Michael Evens John Larner Washington Loan and Trust Company Mary’ J. Marr Witam Jonston Henry C., Kraak Henry Kraak Bey Western High School Edward E. Morse Morse

Spring tourist season at Old Point Comfort draws crowds

The article notes a large spring influx of pleasure seekers to Old Point Comfort, with naval and civilian officers enhancing social life. It details daily steamboat service from Norfolk and Washington, sightseeing routes to Mount Vernon and Potomac sites, and onboard entertainments. It also mentions plans for a police chiefs convention, Wimodaughsis directors meeting, and local social events with dinners and a euchre game.

Old Point Comfort Vitary Naval Norfolk Washington Steamboat Company New York Boston Seventh Street Colorado Bulldin Y Mount” Vernon Charles Macalester Eaventh Street Potomac Arlington Alexandria Fort Foote Port Washington Fort Hunt United States Fish Commission Maj Sylvester

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