Market Facts From Wall Street and London Trading
The stock market opened higher in early trading amid renewed strength in American steel amid uncertainty over New York and London demand. Amalgamated Copper and allied issues showed volatility as investors weighed UK coal strikes and US bank news while imports and dividends drew attention.
Wall Street Gossip and Market Movements Report
New York reports accumulation by Smathers and premium on Standard stocks over others like American Cotton, with Percy Rockefeller bullish after a Western trip. American Agricultural Chemical Company boosts preferred stock to 160,000,000 and common to 60,000,000. Virginian Railway bonds attract 25,000,000 sold to a banking syndicate. price set near par pending educational outreach. Chicago and Northwestern show February deficit without other income. February results yield a month surplus of 12.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Pat
Smathers
Hke Atehtaon Land
St. Paul
Percy Rockefeller
American Agricultural Chemical Company
New
Virginian Railway
Self
Chicago
Northwestern
Omaha
The
Tvs
Balna
Bales
Halmers Pfa
Kan
City Youth
EEE
City South
Amalgamated Copper
Louis
Nashville
Imma
Cary
Mackay Co
Cotton Gil
Sea
Bt. Po
MIST
Am. Linaved
Pam
Missouri Paci
ATI
National Biscuit
Steal Foundries
Pfaster
Nat
Tabacco
Panina Vant Jn
Altimore
Obi
OGG
WojPeople Gas
LOT
Bethlehers Ste
Bt. L
Pittsburgh Coal
Brook. Rafid Transit
Kesapeake
Ohio
Bay Consol
Republic
Republic Steel
Northwest
Rocke Inland Co
MUL
BE. Hock
Sland Co. Ptd
Ist
L. and & F
Southw
Ie C O. and &J. L
L. Southw
Fuel
Troi Ja
Cele
Southern
Boushern Ry
Denver
Tennessee Capper
Adi
Texan
Pacific
St. L
Fasari T
St. Lo
Amours
Inion Pacite
Eie
Nion Pacific
Erte
General Elect Die
Ray S Realty
Great Northern
Great North
Stee
Imnels Central
Abu
Fea
Interburgh-Met
Care
Baggh
Interborgh-Matfa
Wabash
Tel
Inter
Yarvester
Lidlua
Marine Pfd
International Paper
Maryland
Wentinghougs Tl
TAK
International Pump. Au
BOO
Worth Union
Bata Ray
Tisa
Wheeling
Pal
Bankard
Hibbs
Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Bund Market Report Scrambled Trade Notes
The bulletin from New York on March 26 presents a garbled stock and commodity summary with scattered references to markets, prices, and traders. It mentions American tohares, bonds, and various entities in a jumbled ledger of figures and names.
New York Money Market and Washington Stock Exchange Brief
New York money market shows steady rates with full ag loans at 2 percent and prime mercantile paper at 4 1/2 percent. Government bonds steady, railroad stocks active, and various bank and utility securities quoted with rates and last trades. Shipments and commodity notes from Toledo and Indiana indicate ongoing market activity in early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sxthaman
Saedy
Local financial stock market rails at New York exchange
W B Hibbs leads ex dividend receivers as trading remains brisk on the New York Stock Exchange. Second National Bank hits new highs with ten share blocks at 176, Citizens Savings and United States Trust small lots moving. Metropolitan National Bank boosts semiannual dividend to 6 percent, while Washington Railway and Electric rise to new highs. Columbia Title Insurance moves toward consolidation. Western Maryland freight increases halted by Interstate Commerce Commission. Stone contractor William B Gibb files for bankruptcy and Fourteenth Street Savings Bank building changes hands. National Metropolitan Bank raises semiannual dividend to 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dia
Geome
Anel Poinannt
Anacostia
Metropaliien
Ing’ Railway and Fieet Bom Wash
Mont Ver
Nals
Jotamac Electric
Tel. Be
National Bank
Os Trust Company
Stodka
Netonal Savings Aid ‘Trust
Pitee Savings
Bane Stoger
Meregua Mecaiss Savings
Mercantile Fire Insurance
National Union
Watts
Washington
Second National Bank
Citizens Savings
United States ‘Trust
National Savings
Metropolitan National Bank
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
Common
J ‘Washington Gas
Columbia ‘Title Insurance Company
American Graphophone Preferred
T. W. Stuvmenenu, Premuyne
Fourteenth Street Savings Bank
United States Trust Company
W. Ft. Rore
Complex District Court Calendar Lists Numerous Assignments
The Court of Appeals District of Columbia assigns cases for Monday April 3 with numerous dockets. Names include Paterson, Wagner, Williamson Mackey, Dizon, Beilwey, Murphy, Jackson Minor, Ridout, Donoghue, Don Conro, and Williams among others. Proceedings cover equity matters and routine motions with ad options, guardian appointments, and auditor reports noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
J. Paterson
United States
Cettine
McGowan
Conrad
Armstrong Va
Peanebanet & Summerses
Peanebaier
X. H. Jackson
Minor
Carnel
Done
Nesa. Tolawiet
Columbia
Jane Alternays
EH. Thomas
WH. White
Khardaoa
Ridout
Rowlett
Attoramye
Fidout— Birney
Supreme Court
Equity Court NO
Sat
Justice Wright
Bruhemer Va
Tse
Fle Srameries Beard Us
Prowse
Kepplee
Encounterbatton
Plaienii
T. Percy Myers
Church
Heer
Fiat
HL. Williams
W. C. Snglia
Dlesilmat
Eicimila Steerhoys
Ohamma Tetandanta
Urantel Binckey
Stonestreet
Loke
Ana
Pinintit
Mi de Keine
Aefendance
We Wiinhig Wheatley
Richey War Booth
Gate
Ce Amen
HM Welch
Hartion Ve
Hnedings
Sfurlarty
Flattare Stlerneye
Eon Tobriner
Graben
Cay
van Horn Es van Kota
Vanni Tenpur Gunack
The
Bluester Company
Adlorony
Allerbey
Hradley
Muttenney
Werey & Mann Hee
Omate
Basar Amemeys
Bevo
Binraned
Lecture on The Argument and Termination of Contracts
Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Banking hosted Henry P. Blair for a lecture on contract theory at its chapter room 1214 F street. It was the third lecture in a six part series, covering how contracts may be formed and dissolved under various conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Institute of Banking
F Street
Henry P. Blair
Aix
Mat
Bales
Spicen
Blair
Houston
Great Belt
Caotigent
Atok
Great Britain
Coalinec
Japan
Great
Britain
France
Contient
Mexico
Philadelphia Markets March 2 Wheat and Corn Notes
Market report from Philadelphia shows steady No 1 red wheat at export elevations with slight gains in corn futures. No 3 white oats and creamery items steady, mixed prices across dairy products. Local and national quotations reflect weak near term demand. various grain and poultry items listed with scattered pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ueda
Pennaytyante
Hee York
Stage
New York
Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle Feeder Trends
Livestock markets feature steady breeding cattle and steady to firmer calves and feeds as receipts reach about 5,000. Cattle trends show steady to slightly lower demand for bones and cows, while feeders and calves hold firm. Dressed beef ranges in fair demand around 12.5 to 14.0. Sheep and lamb receipts around 20 million with firm to higher prices, and calf offerings noted with varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besves
Atockars and
Feedara
New York
Boston closing brices and copper market notes
Boston reports closing quotations for copper producers and mines led by Centennial Copper Range Co and East Antte Copper Mine with spot and futures figures. New York end figures show Grandall copper and related warrants with mixed price lines and dates. London prices firm with spot at 16S Od and futures near 1d. Local mining districts show quiet activity and assorted company names with listed prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Centennial Copper Range Con. Co
East Antte
Franklin Giroux Consolidated
Granby Consolidated
New York
Grandarl Copper
Leal Salen
London
Lake
Img Wan
Foundry Northern
Southern East
Mohawk Nevada Consolidated
Mipiasing Mines
North Butte
North Lake
Ola Dominion Shannon
Utah Consolidated
Utah Copper Co
Complex District Court Dockets and Criminal Terms Listed
Court calendars outline criminal cases United States v Hubert Partridee and related indictments with defenses by Birne and Gies. civil entries include Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company cases, railroad and depredation matters, and bankruptcies. Attorneys named span Lambert, Hamilton, Warren, Carrington, and others. proceedings note verdicts for defendants in several trial matters and upcoming motions across multiple courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court NO
Fratce Gould
United States
Wheelock Ye
Distret_ of Columbia Commikstorars
Fatitiouars Axtaranys
W. J. Lambert Ang BR. Wi
Yeatuiaa
Moffat Ve
Chesapeake Head Railway Company
Mariner
Plaintif
W. E
Hamilon, Varden & Hamilton
Callins
Tial
Wotthington
Sebglan
Beker
Ruth & Venr
Ficke ‘Company
Johuston
Verliek der Plain Tergu Pieitiff
Ileton
Siddong & Richardson Omega
Omtrings & Chamberlin
Bryant
Ana
Criminal Court NO
Justice Anderson
United State
Hubert H. Partridee
A. A. Birne
BL. Gies
United Biates Va
Joseph Ross
M. K. Vernal
Walied Biates
Richard T
Ples
United Btalem
George Payne
Altert Lyles
Plex
Eae
T. ‘Baker
J. F. Ety
Soneph PF
Albany
Btalow
Benjamin Medics
Joan Redrngon
Raymond Beach
Maddox
M. F
Monga
Real Estate Transfers in Northwest City Blocks and Additions
Real estate transfers across multiple wards list a flurry of lot conveyances in Northwest areas including North oneshaft, Tor 1 blork, and Dobbin Addition. Transactions involve Simmons, Janan B Horsey, Borge et ux, Margaret B. Kelen, Percy rama, and many others, with properties in Mount Pleasant, Chichester, Randee Park, and SOUTHEAST and EAST CAPITOL corridors. Prices show small sums like 10 and 410, and several deeds reference original lots and square numbers across numerous blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortheast
Heliin Mf
Simmons
Janan B. Horsey
Lott Stern
Ree
Beieh B.wilhon
Lune Stune
Gwron Gardiner
Dobbin
Wittem C. Blmdon
Willa Z. Kartont, Jr
Amma C. Kerthot
Bobine
Patworth-Jensa
Meaduz
Charles J. Garner
Tewuworch
Viman'st
Cray
Randee Park
Charien
Waltef Ux
Citeton
Miller
Harry E Gladman
Harry E Gladman Et AL. Uurteor
Monica McCortairi
Taunre
Sih
Schenitzen Park
Joseph B. Band
Georgie A. ‘Fraser
Chichester
Jone A. Dunia
HadBela Procter
Frank i White
White
Damien D. Robbe
Randle Hichlande
Nore
F. Snyder
Samul B
James 2
Thampead
Fata
Ned
Mavare
G. Wronp
Frank H. Vickery
Eas Bapsett
Jonac Tlasrett
L. Te Vickery
Mount Pleasant
George C._Altennus
Alphonse M. Baar
Moun Pleasant
Harry Waréman
Willian
Deorme
Americas Security
Tras Company
Louis C. Dismer
Chiliam Castle Hrcuits
Wechington Land
Harry
Straeve
Aurlin
Ragars
Frances E
Viola V. Aitchell
West
Bloomingdale
George C. Purophrey
William F. Hammar
Seventh Street
Derwsen
Josaph A. Beonett
George A. Fischer
Mifthenth Street
Etrests
Maddeugh & Shannon
Joseph
Alice W Bowers
Peres C. Thompson
Samewy Andle P. Neeaker
Rase l. Holmoe Comalfus D. ‘Tuwaler
West Houmead Manor
Wilber Walimaa
Yaar Seth E.“Waritela
Hogmpad Manug
Warflala
Wilber ‘Wallace
Rionant B. Palrootux
Angelisa W. Grime
Smita
William A. Conaway
Howard Duivarnitz
Argyle Park
Joseph Sanders
Charles
Adele Oporadin
WEW YORK PRODUCE AND MARKET PRICES SUMMARY
A list of produce items and market notes from WEW YORK with receipts, current makes, shipments, and steady or active trends. Items include milk, poultry, flour, oil, pork, lard, potatoes, and peanuts with various price figures, months, and indicators. The fragment references multiple firms, grades, and regional sources, reflecting a midcentury wholesale market bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Itgiak
WEIL
Bis
State
Maarby
Nennery
Dyker
Corfer
Steadr
Santos Xo
Mina potToe Gui
Cordare
Hpibns Nosntwai
Chicago Grain Market Slips as Fodder Shortage Stirs Prices
March grain trading closed with mixed results as fodder scarcity from severe winter kept farm costs high. Wheat futures showed modest gains while oats and hog products moved differently, reflecting volatile ag market conditions and fluctuating supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicard
IG 1% 12.20 17.02% He Ita I. Aso
ANG
New York Grain and Cotton Markets Report
New York markets show mixed activity with wheat futures rallying on covering and export deals, while corn and oats stay firm to nominal. Cotton futures edge down after a morning rise, closing with a modest decline and spot prices for Upland and Gulf cotton steady to quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wwe
Bute
Washington Produce Market Price List Fragment
A historical price fragment lists wholesale quotes for fruits vegetables and meats. Various items show per unit or per crate prices from potatoes and apples to cucumbers and oranges with scattered misspellings and locale references indicating a regional market catalog from a mid period newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procey
Fancy
Wong
Chersh
New York State
Virginia
West Vir
Uata
Southwet
Hhess
Michigan
Anton
Norfolk Lake
Florida
Florida Yarsiey
Baltimore Markets Show Mixed Prices Across Commodities
Baltimore markets list dull wheat with minor spot contractions and mixed grain quotes. Corn remains quiet on spot contracts while butter and eggs show varied per pound rates. regional Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby states experience price movements amid sparse demand and questionable stock notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Westers Domesic
Watt
Maryland
Pennsylvesia
Ranern
Westerm Firvix
Waet
Frais
North Carolina
Wutten Egey
Dow
Duck
Goss
Berook
Butter—Creamery
Taney
Pirates
Ood
Per
Lenitatiol
Arin Ib
Ogee Laden
Maryita Fin Peansylvania
Teilay
Virginia Rotte
Setryiaca Virgina
Jpatiey
Moscovy
Deeds of Trust Listings Across Multiple Blocks
A garbled OCR of numerous deeds of trust actions shows numerous borrowers and lenders, including Center Eliington Cornella Grady to Mer oan E gasch and John M Davin for 500 dollars, and many entries listing trustees, secure amounts, terms from 1 to 5 years, and interest around 4 to 6 percent. Names include Union Trust Company, Harold Doyle, Whitam Teller, Charis Q Wastra, Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, and Bebert T Sacks, with properties in Purves, Petworth, Randle Park, and other blocks. the page enumerates various lots and payment schedules, reflecting a snapshot of mortgage activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliington
Cornella F. Grady
Oan E. Gasch
John, M. Davin
Harry C. Binge
Binek Ib
Union ‘Trust Company
Harold Doyle
Whitam Teller
Thomas
Purves
Richard HC. Tyler
Charis Q- Wastra
Philadelphia Savings Fund
Eoysarm
Percy
Frederice
Susebert
Jonm Smith
Oest
Lot Bo
Francis A
Blundon
Henna F.mooney
William “C. Blundon
Petworth
Cherler J. Garper
Hayden
Emanuel Speich
Wiliam Z
Jona A. Masele
Roblanca
Square
Katherine J. Pulconer
William 3. Linkins
Lather W. Liawina
Hetubers
Ruulianie Seppa Balding
Amocia- Hoa
Square Squareis
Waite
Percy ‘Thompson
Heratia
Taplin
Redfeld Proctor
W.beo
Sant
Trust
Marty Wardean
William H. Dyer
William
Flather
Richard
Tyler
Ecure
William H. Dorsey
C. Diemer
Somal Savings and Tran Company
Aecertean’ Security
Tron Combsby
Namiannually
Harry Beate
Robert H. Memgih
B.C. Merril
Wareston Land Wortgsan ‘Company
We.u
Snb
Constantion
Cemuel 1
Bhremaker
Mtn EO
Real estate and financial terms from market notes
Fragmentary OCR shows real estate terms including blocks and bonds, market rate commentary, premiums unreflected, interest due and accrued, and references to in hand and large sums. Unclear entities. lacks complete names, dates, or locations to form a full item.
Builders secure loans across Washington city blocks
Fragmented OCR lists numerous mortgage transfers and property liens in Washington, detailing various parties led by Edmonstea, Owen, Maddox, Raf, Bell, and others. It notes loan amounts from $21.00 to $9,000 and terms ranging from 1 to 7 years with interest rates around 5 to 7 percent, for properties in areas such as Addition to Congress Heights, Pleasant, and Eyingham Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Edmonstea
Claude F. Owen
Anna RL Shoemaker
Eemlanzually
Congress Heights
Samuel H. Maddox
Alber B. Raf
Jarod Bell
Hote Mutual Building
Biark & Square
Micheel Halliway
Augusstus
Crembaw
Harol Dh Pacnard
Cura Gitizens
Saylogy Bank
Seare
A. Huston
Frank A. Johnson
Prapeia T Sorehy
West Bloomingdall
William T. Mammer
Henry H. Sergmean
George M. Kramerich
Jacob Render
Bork
Floyd B
Davis
Henry F Mooger
Furure Gerke
Pumphrey
Inbe
Bayne
Nate
Square
George A. Micher
Francia Baw
Jane Fo Stem
Home Savings Bank
Percy
Trimpeon
Francie Gaul
Jame Fe Sbea
Fioma Savings Bank
Werlanaueity
Ioc
Prancia Seul
Herbert
Sociary Parments
Epyingham Place
LE Groit Park
Wiliam & Hill
Ethene
Caton Trust Company
Jour
Ettagtem Place
le Droit Parte
Coracitus
Towsley
Bromerich
Holmead Manor
Wilter Wallace
Lewis W. Wiebardace
Fraf B. Thodes
Ruth H
John D
Western Union Pension Plan For Retiring Employees
Theodore N. Vail announced Western Union Telegraph Company will adopt a pension plan for employees. Pensions from 5 to 10 percent of monthly salary would be paid after 25 to 40 years of service, with a maximum of 50 percent of final pay and a cap around 30 months of pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
New York
Theodore N. Vail
Western Union Telegraph Company
Actor Manager Maz Freeman Dies by Suicide in New York Hotel
Maz Freeman, a 50 year old actor and manager born in Germany, was found dead in a Seventh Avenue hotel room. He previously led the Germania Theater and directed productions in New York, taking his own life with a fire escape rope during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Maz Freeman
Avenus
Freeman
Germany
Ger- Tanta Theater
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rally
Steel Corporation
Intersse
Railway Group
London Discounta
Anancax
United States Steel Corporaion
May
Wheerness
Rene
Perthat
Seale
Dian
Arly Aston
Ty Hoeft
Sverles Corngel
Faerie
Sondon
Feonte
Lageet
Bieden
Ronis
Tae Stork
Wall Street
Marta Vatvee
Amerkean Tohares
Nemvair
Crago
BO Biltonie
Mwenar Han & Frias
Tate
Baeatie
Deausay
Bexico
UCR
Ncube & Western
Chakk Weterney
Athenn
Janna
Sosa
Sun
Seaburn
Uae
Washington Cattle Market
Cmt
Ates
Rex Val Ut
Tuapen
United States Treasury
Curb Market
Vandittan
Awaldog
Philippine Treamary
Nations Bank
Steel Fay
Steel Foundry Db
Ganms Express
Braden
Weashicago Subway
Giroux
Greene-Cananea Ad
Cana
Intercon
Rubber
Kerr Jake la Rose
Coal Galea Co
Mazon Val
Nevada-Utah
Baltimore Securities
National Bank of Baltimore
Coal
Seaboard Co
United Rys
Baltimore City
S. B
Brewing Aph N. O
Meir C. Be
Penn, Wat
Elec
Te Oy
United Kya
Elec, Inc
Ek i Anacostia
Potomac Gtd
Weah
Balto, and
Annap
City
Bub
Washlat
NEW York Money Market
Washington Stock Exchange
Georgetown
United States Trust
Citizens” Saving
Columbia Title Insurance
Washington Gas Sc
Potomac Elec
OM Chy
Tom
Toledo
Baio
Bow
Ape
Indiana
Local Financial
NEW York Stock Market
W. B. Hibbs
New York Stockington Stock Exchange
Western Iyland
Inferstate Commerce Commission
William B. Gibb
Columbus
Union Station Plaza
James A. O'Shea
Robert A. Gibb
H. 8. Hume
Columbus Memorial
Purchases Bank Building
Stock Exchange
National Metropolitan Bank
Cmrcuct Court No
Atattord
Adbons Vs. White
Plain
E ‘Alimacy
Ho Winahin Wheatley
Wefendant
Gordon & Gerten
Clitternd
Werner Company
Exusa
Plaints
Ulackeuenip & Palasiot
W. J. Lambert
Corby
Afminiatretor
Moyers
Aticmes
McNei
McNeiil Gefendenta
Foroey
Joseph LD. Sullivan
New Ambraam Cannatty Company
Plaintitt
Marsall, Giltinge & Chamberlin
Ted
Bia
Fingham
Alexandria
Most Vernon Stairway Company
Downing
Attorner Tucker, Kenyon & Mactarland
R. H. ‘Thoma
Cananal Court
Justice Barnard
Storabe
Iae
Carpenter Auto Company
Dave
Wilgem
C. B. Wilson
Sehaaffer
Pble Peakeg Bn
Lambert
Seataeeledel Rh
Staten Adjuster
Attareuge
Wheatley Diggs
Qoareh Sonve
Burkley
Wheetley—Costigan
Tusitos Wright
Inow Bamusi Nastin
Alerk
Erte Reute
Harry Davia
William F
Gibb
Dietrict
Mr. Tumica
Wright
Upiad
Laustios Wright
Nathaniel F. Cuntagham
Mary
Morowe
Lyon& Leon
Beate
James
Caldwell
J. Helena Caldwell
Bend
Lyon & Lyon, Gaeie
Dames Hl
Taylor
Josephine
Auarner
Hon
George
Hickey
Oer
Nelle eReutexey
Siraey
Ballton
Spraosy
Catherine G. Liana
Onfsr
MF Keane
Stder
Attormeys
D. W
Eed
J.B. Laake
Batata DE David
Audlcior
Atsoramy
W. I. Lacubart
Patrick Belghan
Attorner
F de
Linda W. Hague
August C. Redus
Ws. Attornert
Doyle
Joesph H. Jackson
Bled
Allerney
J.C. de Puro
Serato Vt T. Eundie
Will
Lane
St Bistovin Nottinghaies
Mary T. Bares
Lawauita
Mary A. Tillman
Henry Jenney
W. W. Bawaras
Willian J. Gibb
Tous
Seca
Q Streets Portheast
Am St. Mabintiog
WEW
Chicago Grain
NEW York Grain
Middinsg Uplands
Gulf
L. L. Perkins
Phope
AL. Railroad
St. N.W
Washington, D.C
Thomas P. Morgan
America Telephone & Telegraph Co
T! Slone
Securday
William R
Max
Cam Acy
Agdrus
Empire State Surety Company of
District of Colubia
Mason
IMI
David W. Arnstrong
Charles J. Brooks
Philip H. Pett
Newacy Public
Kings County
New York Country
Winry J. Hume
Routhert Ride
Waahtogron
B.C
Calumba
Invermeaux
Individuala
Corgoraema
Tates
Ceres
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