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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
2
Market shows strong advance led by United States Steel as investors chase gains in a brisk trading day. A recovery in Reading boosts optimism, with sales exceeding 600000 shares and large gold imports noted amid improved market tone and renewed dollar strength.
New York March 22 report notes a high proportion of industrials in trades. Amalgamated Copper and other copper shares rise on metal demand and war orders. Gould to be reelected T and P president. Pearson to be VP in charge of Texas Pacific operations. board meeting postponed.
Fragmented market notes show mixed signals in Baltimore securities with scattered prices for rail, export, and property sectors. Grain quotes list No 2 yellow barley and other cereals with March futures, highlighting steady to firmer tones amid uncertain demand and regional supply conditions.
Judge Gary in the United States Steel report notes export activity has recovered to match the three year average as war demand grows. Domestic business lagged due to railroad demand cuts, while lathes and steel rails show strained supply and layoffs. The piece links railway health to overall prosperity and cites European war effects on future orders and production.
Baltimore market listing shows live poultry including chickens ducks and turkeys with per pound and dressed prices, turkey prices and egg quotes per dozen, plus grain and cottonseed notes. Several regional items like Virginia rolls and West Virginia firsts are referenced along with seasonal price markers.
Trading on the local stock yesterday failed to respond to bullish sentiment in New York. Quotations for local stocks were firm at recent levels with little trading. Bond market showed firmness and demand for standard issues. Union Trust sold 10 shares at 128 and Commercial National Bank 5 shares at 191. The Union Bank declared a 2 percent dividend on March 11 to stockholders of record March 25.
Saleg Regular call at noon lists Gaphal Tracton Trailway at 106 21 000. Washington Railway and Electric 4a 1 000 2t 1. Potomac Electric Light 5s 1 900 at 10473 1 000 at Inf 51 000 at 10494 31 000 at 141g. Commercial National Bank at 191. Capital Traction Railway 5s 85% after call. HWisiomw Trust 10 at 2B.
A lengthy report lists wholesale prices for live poultry and dressed poultry, including chickens, turkeys, and roosters, with varied weights and local origins. Vegetables and fruits follow, detailing potatoes, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, cabbages, cranberries, lettuce, onions, and oranges with price per unit or crate, along with notes on regional sources and quality. The document also notes livestock receipts for calves, sheep, and hogs, with market conditions described as firm or steady, and closes with cotton and London market activity summaries.
United States Treasury detailed March 22 financials showing revenue receipts and ordinary disbursements. The document lists assets and liabilities across general fund, trust funds, and reserve funds with totals in dollars. It notes deficits and year to date figures, including national bank deposits and treasury notes.
New York market report lists dairy and grain items with varied prices for creamery products, milk, cheeses, frozen poultry, and flour brands. Entries mention live fowls, refined oils, rye flour, and pork alongside steady to firm middle west prices and general market activity.
A report lists average oil prices with a cited figure of 1.40 for a unit and notes shipments totaling 108,352. The data appear as a tight quote snippet from a longer market update, indicating price and shipment totals for the period.
A Department of Commerce report shows exports totaling 100 million dollars in the period, with February figures at 198,844,908 and imports at 173,604,366. For eight months ending March 1, 1915, imports fell 1.0 percent while exports declined 3.7 percent from the prior year, yielding a net favorable trade balance. February gold imports reached 1,922,843 and gold exports were recorded as small.
Laborate plans for the Bismarck centennial birthday anniversary of Prince Bismarck, celebrated as the founder of the German empire, by the Gesellschaft Vereis we Social Literars Society. Under Miss Anca Schade’s direction a presidest will open at Concordia Lutheran Church Tier Heth and G streets. The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. with attendees contributing to the Treva fund. Proceeds will aid war sufferers.
Two exhibitions present Vie bests venures at the Colaail Theater daily with matinee and evening prices. Admission is 25 cents in the afternoon and 40 cents for evening shows. Dent WISS praises the wonderful pictures.
London reports the Bank of England backs American purchases while gold withdrawals surface. The Bank of England credit is cited amid shifting demand and exchanges, with analysts noting the implications for U S monetary policy and London markets.
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