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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

2

Market gains seen across divisions amid cautious holiday trading

New York March 22 markets recovered from early week lows as official denials of peace rumors steadied sentiment. Strong showings in United States Steel Crucible Steel Mercantile Marine and other leaders boosted the afternoon session while Anglo French war bonds drew heavy trading. Local rates held firm with Mercantile demand lifting Western finance. Total sales on par values reached 3 25 000 United States coupon bonds advanced a small fraction.

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New York Bond Market Early March Trading Report

New York bond market updates list COPPHER steady electrolyte near 2800 S30 June and later, 2790 27 aH TRON firm with metal exchange quotes for tin quiet, spot copper £136 spottin futures EL91.

New York Yim Elis

Canada in talks with bankers on 75 million loan plan

New York reports J P Morgan & Co and others negotiating with the Canadian government to issue 75 million dollars in five percent securities. The phrase subject to legislative consent raises questions whether Washington or Ottawa must approve. Backers expect quick acceptance, noting Canada's strong credit and close ties with the United States amid wartime needs.

New York J. P. Morgan & Co Washington Joans Roosevelt Japan Russia Canada Dominion London

Baltimore Securities Market Sees Broadening Trading

The Baltimore securities market shows wider activity with uneven prices. Washington Railway and Electric issues lead with preferred stock trading around 82 and bids for common at 83 to 84. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat and Capital Traction also feature among active listings with varied bid and sale prices. The National Bank of Washington and Union Savings Bank declare quarterly dividends payable April 1 and March 31 respectively, with transfer books closed March 27 to 31.

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Local Stock Exchange Opens Earlier By Committee Decision

Regular call now begins at 11 45 a m sharp replacing 12 noon. This listing shows bids and asks across Washington Railway and Electric issues, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, Mergenthaler Linotype, Continental Trust, and various gas, railroad, utility, mining, and trust stocks with prices and volumes.

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Treasury Financials and Wheat Market Report of March 22 1916

The Treasury prints March 21 1916 figures showing deficits offset by assets across the general fund with substantial gold and silver holdings. Wheat and grain futures slide as peace rumors weigh on sentiment while corn and oats fall and May and July contracts shift in modest ranges.

General Fund Treasury United States Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Banks Philippines

Wall Street Booms on Equipment Orders and Bond Moves

Equipment order business surges with large inquiries from Pennsylvania and New York Central. Chesapeake and Ohio plans bond stock conversion cost amortization while pronouncing $7.5 million in next three years. Westinghouse declares 1 percent dividend for April with record date March 21 1916 and April payments total $199.74 million in a strong dividend showing across Industrials Railroads and Street Railways.

New York Pennsylvania New York Central Baltimore and Ohio France National Steel Car Company, Limited Canada Chesapeake and Ohio Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Journal of Commerce

New York Money Market Report Signals Mixed Rates

New York secured money markets show steady time loans with 60 day terms near 4.3 percent, six months around 3 percent, and call money easing from highs to about 2 percent. Rates for mercantile paper and various foreign currencies are listed, with bid and cable figures noted and a closing bid of 14 percent in a restricted line.

New York Mercantile Paper District of Columbia

New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report

New York on March 22 reports receipts for butter of 9,894 with creamery and first and second grade prices. Eggs steady with 18,922 receipts across fresh extras, extra firsts, firsts and seconds. Cheese firm with 1,055 receipts and Wisconsin, India varieties. Poultry alive prices unsettled, dressed and fowls steady. Pork Flint and lard at easy middle Western ranges.

New York Hannery Hennery Browns Tate Wisconsin Twins India

New York cotton and grain prices on March 22

Cotton futures opened higher with July advancing to 12.22 then easing to 12.13 as the day closed. The general list finished steady to mixed, May and March showing slight shifts. Wheat and corn prices also noted, with spot demand easing for wheat and oats, while various No. 1 and No. 2 grain prices were listed for delivery in New York.

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Local Produce Market Price List

Poultry alive includes hens roosters ducks and turkeys with per pound or per head rates. Dressed poultry lists chickens hens ducks and turkeys with quality grades and weights. Cheese butter eggs and vegetables given with multiple regional price ranges for items from potatoes onions peppers cucumbers and citrus. Also listing green fruits with oranges grapefruits lemons and apples prices per box or crate.

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