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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1917

Page

12

Buoyant market move in rails dominates trading day

New York March 23 market mood buoyant in rail rate prospects as Interstate Commerce Commission petitions for a 19 to 15 percent rise in operating costs under the Adamson law. U S Steel and Marine issues led, with notable gains in Beth steel and Marine preferred, while oils and metals showed mixed to modest advances and bonds remained firm.

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New York Bond Market Update Brief

Market note shows Cater Pa Mar 7 fy perlit beadv ances with $305 runs and 94 600 average runs. Shipments flagged at 29 261 with 46 606 average shipments. BLA477 appears in line with current trading indicators and sector activity.

Market Report: Live Stock Prices and Dated Notes

New York stock market note dated March 23, 1917 outlines live stock figures including hogs and veal calves, with varied weights and prices. The fragment lists dressed hogs, sheep, veal calves, lambs, and fall lambs, indicating market activity and price range, though some entries appear garbled or unclear.

Market report and commodity prices from New York exchange

The March 23 market note lists Mercantile paper rates, bills, currencies, and cottonseed prices. It details various currencies with bids and cables, cottonseed futures and spot figures, poultry, cheese, butter, eggs, nearby vegetables and green fruits prices in New York, including specific items like potatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, and oranges with assorted per unit costs.

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Wall Street News and Gossip March 23

The Corn Products Refining Company declared a 5 percent dividend on accumulations of preferred stock plus a 1.5 percent quarterly disbursement. Waddill Catchings elected president of Sloss-Sheffield Steel replacing James N. Wallace, who remains a director. Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Steamship bids rose to 113 after 111.5. Marine Hirewise and Marine preferred advanced. Ohio Cattle Gas up to 125 from 112. Canadian Pacific moved from 158 to 166. Hebiechem Steel issues fell then recovered. American Railway Association notes March 1 freight car shortage at 124,073 units, up from 109,770 in February.

Mon Titel Statea Steel Marines Canopers Bethsham Steel Old Stork Marine Preferred Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies United Fruit Pacific Wall New York Corn Products Refining Company Waddill Catchings Central Foundry Company J. P. Morgan & Co Sloss-Shhofield Steel and Iron Company James N. Waillace Wallace Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Ohio Hebiechem Steel Lasues Canadian Pacific

Local stock market notes show narrow, irregular session

The market was dull for public utility shares though bid and ask figures hinted strength. Washington Railway and Electric preferred sold at 81 and bid slipped to 80 with urger offers. Capital Traction traded weakly at 14 while Washington Gas offered down to 75 without buyers. Margenthaler quieted after a brief spike with bids 161 and asks 168, American Graphophone saw bids 117 and 122 for preferred. rights fell to 7 with 30 dollars in play. Bond activity was slow. District National Bank declared 1% quarterly dividend payable April 2 to holders of record March 22, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat dividend 2.5% payable April 3 to record March 26. Charles J. Bell elected director to fill vacancy from John Bord's death.

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Baltimore Market Roundup of Wheat and Dairy Prices

Markets show mixed moves across commodities with wheat closing strong for No 3 red spot and April futures, oats easing, and dairy products from Maryland to New York holding firm on creamery and cheese prices. Poultry and pig markets display varied quotes for live fowl, ducks, and meats while sugar and molasses hold steady.

Chicago Stock Show Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Mixed

Market notes from Chicago and New York report hog receipts at 24 000 and mixed price ranges from 14 40 to 15 15 for heavy hogs cattle receipts 3 000 with varied bids native beef cattle at 9 20 to 12 65 stockers and feeders 7 00 to 10 00 cows and heifers 5 60 to 19 70 calves 10 60 to 15 00 sheep receipts 12 000 with sheep and lamb prices 11 20 to 15 25. New York livestock lists show similar ranges and steady calves and steady to higher Hogs receipts 2 725 firm 14 25 to 15 50. New York cotton advances May up to 18 98 closing 18 47. Philadelphia supplies steady butter eggs unchanged and grains higher with No 2 red wheat around 2 60 to 2 92 and corn higher about 1 24 to 1 25 per bushel.

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Wheat and metal markets rise on crop damage fears

Chicago grain and metal markets today saw strong gains as crop damage in Nebraska and Kansas spurred wheat futures higher. May wheat near 1.90, corn and oats up modestly, while copper and iron eased mixed in New York trading.

Probate Notices and Condemnation Actions in District of Columbia

Notices announce letters testamentary and administration for estates in the District of Columbia. Probate Court orders heirs to file claims by set dates, with notices naming James H. Stond, William Ridgely Stone, Annie N. Wad, and others. Also includes Supreme Court condemnation proceedings requiring appearance by Henry W. Cattell and publication in multiple papers.

Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Balding Probate Court William N. Scott American Sequrity and Trust Company Jams F. Hodd James Tanner Register of Wills Geo Francis Williams Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia WT. Legge District of Columia AH Parsons Naif Grorgh Francis Williams National Savings and Trust Building Tames Tanner Register of Willis Philip F. Larnhr F Street James Tanner Reglater Villa J. Enos Ray, Jr Join ' Klain Mount Rawwler Tames Ganner Heginter Ibista James Watmingh Anna H. Watmongh Weroming Avenue Wille Premie Court Frederick S. Tyler Tula AGE A. D Hrederick Tyler Wester Paild Nyashington Db C Autests Beal Tames Fanner W. W. Scott E. F. Colzaday Columbian Indiana Carolyn FE Parte Isaiah Hosier Greensboro Atrest Willis Columbia Maddox & Gatley Piatrict of Columbia Frances P. O'Reilly District of Cohambla East Estate Marsh Artaur P Prtry Indiana Avenue Tame Tanner Vehumbla Aehit State of New York James H. Stond William Ridgely Stone West Forty-ninth Street New York City N. Y Supreme Court OF the District OF Annie N. Wad West Chester Marion V Probate Conrad H. Bymne James Fancis Smith Edward B McGetrick Anna M McGetrick Edward B. McGetrick Wendell P. Stapford J. H. Bilbrey Charlies W. Miller Florence W. ‘Miller Nettle M Kean Riverside Drive New York Washington Law Reporter Washington Post Earh Wendell Platapford Attent Teal Ant James A. Purcell Probais Court Roosha Bartholomae William AM Alect David Garvey Fred William Bartholomar Washington Law Hepocter Wendell P Stafford Justice Atrent Va al Moulton C. Ee A. Ogilby Jench T. Sea Hare Diatnet of Columbia T. A Wiliam W Armstrong Tate TV Perenne L Colorado Bet

Dutch Grain Fleet Sailing to the United States

A fleet of 15 Dutch steamers reportedly sailed from a Dutch port for the United States via Halifax. The ships, under Dutch government charter, plan to load grain in New York and return the same route, aimed at relieving Holland’s food shortage despite submarine dangers. British authorities have detained many Dutch vessels at ports. Britain extends ship control, requisitioning all tonnage in Australian, South American, and South African trades to marshal British shipping.

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