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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1912

Page

2

Rail labor wage rise shocks stock market mood in May

New York May 3 market reports show a slump as railroad firemen seek a 30 raise, triggering selling across steel stocks and major rail shares. Unfavorable March railroad reports and speculation about rates weighed on prices while some gains in select railroad issues failed to restrain the overall decline.

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Bank clearings report for week ending May 2

May & Bradstreet's bank clearings show total $2,076,856,000 for the week ending May 2, compared with $3,201,961,000 the prior week and $2,227,952,009 a year ago. Principal cities listed include major financial centers across the United States.

New York May &—Bradstreet

New York May 2 Markets Report on Livestock and Grains

Receipts: beeves steady to lower, cows and heifers weak, calves easy, hogs lower but close steady. Cattle, sheep and lambs show mixed movements with some declines. Cotton market unsettled with continued volatility and spot prices slipping. Notes include mixed regional prices, exports planned, and monthly benchmarks.

New York State Pennsylvania Howe Axan Wentern

New York Cotton and Commodities Report May 3

Market notes show firmer wheat and dull corn in New York and Baltimore trading. Butter and poultry prices varied with creams, pekes, ducks, and guinea fowl echoed across Philadelphia and shifts in copper and iron quotes.

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Wall Street Gossip andBond Market Trends May 2

New York notes a quiet bond market with slight advances in utilities and rail bonds. Budget shifts show week long gains and large New York city issues loom. United Wireless appeal rejected. Paris bond sale for Salina Winnipeg and Gulf Railway closes with $13 million in funds ready for early construction.

Municipals New York City Saline H. Leone Miller Salina, Winnipeg and Gulf Paris

Local Security Market Shows Little Change Amid Narrow Fluctuations

Local financial activity remained subdued with under 100 shares traded. Eastern Light and Fuel led gains while Washington Gay stayed weak. Washington Railway and Electric saw light trading but weak demand. Lanston Monotype reports favorable annual meeting notes with no trading. Bank stocks held firm though United States Trust fell to 155 1 2. Bond demand dropped while prices stayed steady.

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Mills Booked Ahead to Maintain High Prices

R G Dun & Co reports gradual improvement in trade with signals of rising activity. Weather issues slow some segments while mills stay booked ahead into Q2. Demand for steel, cotton, wool, hides, and leather remains firm. warns of uneven regional impact and limited finished goods concessions.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Haat

New York Produce and Market Prices Mixed Across Commodities

Ledger of market notes shows creamery products and cheese steady with varied receipts 2 013 boxes of cheese and 646 cases of Hecetpia. Poultry live and dressed steady. flour demand moderate. pork, lard, and tallow firm. Cottonseed oil, sugar, potatoes, and peanuts reflect steady or unchanged pricing with multiple regional references and dates implied.

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