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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1911

Page

2

Sharp drop in prices Canadian Pacific sinks on reciprocity delay

Canadian Pacific stock falls about five points amid renewed profit taking and fears the Canada United States reciprocity program may be indefinitely postponed. Bond market shows robust activity as investors shift from trust deposits to fixed income. Widespread market weakness linked to political and fiscal news, with Mexican intervention opinions and unsettled steel trade signaling continued volatility.

Washington Post New York Mexio Dremocrate House of Representatives Washington Canadian Pacific Railroads Company Canada Canadian Pacific Alfaira Mexico

Wall Street Gossip and Steel Leaders Signal Optimism

Special to the Washington Post reports Charles M Schwab urging optimism in iron and steel, railroads, crops, and bonds as a revival foundation. Klondike gold output projected at 3 6 million this year, and American Tobacco shows volatile quotations. Subtreasury transfers 600000 to San Francisco. Edward Hale urged as New York treasurer. James A Farrell named director of the American Iron and Steel Institute, succeeding William Corey and completing Corey’s exit from the United States Steel Corporation.

New Orm May Palmers Astra Adrioninial Cel Telov Lobacco American ‘Tobacco Armonr and Co Atchiaen Stenlann Ey Hanimore Athmiors Hlat Imitimore Cris Soilthmentern Brooklyn Transit Central Georgia Gentral Leather New Jersey Rameenie Oslo Emaperkea Obie Seke Tedustrial A. Lo Midiant Celejo and Routhern Fludenn Denver Ant Filo Grand Denyer Ko Grande Distillers Erle Len Erie Elle Enegy General Electric Overborough International Merchant Marine Southern Lt Kansas Ant ‘Lexas Misouri Kangas Texas National Railways Merico Pagins Oregon Cine Efile Pennsylvania Penneyivanty Reading St Cole San Franciaco Seaboard Air Line Southern Pacific Southern Pasit Paci Lanway Southern Halfway Union Pacific Union Pacide Coton Pacity Isc Anil San Fraveraee Lee Southweatern Mars Wahinton Post New York Charles M Schwab Brussels Bethlehem Schwan Sehwab Edward W. Hale Taft Hale George S. Terry Treasury Washington James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation American Tron Ani Steel Institute William ©. Corey Corey Mr. Farrell

Washington Stock Exchange Sales Report

Regular call noon quotations and small lot trades across railroads banks and utilities. Listings include Washington Railway and Electric 4s Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company 5s Langton Monotype and Capital Traction bonds with various prices and amounts. Multiple entries show after-hours and specific lot sizes with prices in the 80s to 110s range.

Washington Railway Norfolk Snd Washington Steambost Iq Omeipaten Gan Sieseen Scientilca Lanston Rumen and Mechanics National Bank Second National Bank Cats Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Ig Columbia Railroad Capital Traction Langton Monotype OTI Washington-Virginia Railway Com Washington Gas STK. Gas

Gas stocks lead gains in Washington Stock Exchange session

Washington Gas and related issues saw steady demand with fractional advances. Lanston Monotype rose to 97 and Mergenthaler up a point, while buyers expected higher prices. Treasury per capita money circulation stood at $4.55 in 1911, with total money stock at $3.54 billion.

United States Treasury Department Treasury

Chicago Grain prices rise on May day gains

In Chicago on May 4 higher prices led wheat futures to the strongest levels since February as Northwest demand and May option congestion pushed values up. Corn and oats followed with sizable increases while hog futures showed irregular, extended activity amid mixed cash prices for barley feed and malting sorts.

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New York Cotton and Wheat Markets Report May 4

Weather improves in the South triggering a broad cotton selloff with a June decline amid forecasts of unsettled Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. uprisings in weak domestic demand and end-week figures weigh on prices. Wheat futures edge lower at open then rebound with spring wheat rallies on dry weather. Corn and Oats show limited activity with quiet sessions and steady spot prices.

New York South Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Duluth Ables Northwest Jn Bwi Harley —Dull Islesworth Ocean Front Virginia Ave Mort Central WM. Hyman Frank M. Phoebus Mar Lelande Joson Massachusetts Ave Atlantic City M. J Ocean View Jacob B. Hawk Raleigh St. Charles Ana H. J. Dynes

New York Produce Prices Report May 4

Market summary showing butter, cheese, poultry, flour, and hog and cattle prices across New York Philadelphia and Chicago. Lists steady butter and pork values, mixed grain and oil quotes, and regionally varying poultry and dairy item prices with multiple grades and receipts noted.

The Metal Market May Report With Copper Prices

New York reports dull copper with May at 11.60 to 11.70 and June to August around 13.75 to 14.85. London steady with spot £64 and futures 54 lis 6d. Arrivals in New York total 180 tons, exports 3 158 tons this month, and local dealers show a barely steady market across Lake, electrolytic, and casting copper grades with mixed price ranges. Tron-Cleveland warrants traded in London at 468, while No 1 foundry Northern and other Southern grades quoted around 15 to 16.75.

New York Pennsylvania Kansas Bogota South America Muscovade Raclaases Rio No Santos No Cordova Hermuda Florida London Custom House Lake TRON Cleveland Foundry Northern Southern

New York Stock Market Reported by Hibbs Firm

New York stock market notes arrive via W H B Hibbs company bankers and New York Stock Exchange with additional Chicago Board of Trade reference. Market activity and formal listings are summarized in concise form for publication.

W. HB. Hibbs & Co Bankers and New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of

Supreme Court notices and probate rulings in Washington

The District of Columbia Supreme Court and Probate Court publish notices for road land condemnation cases, landowners warned to attend hearings on May 26 1911 and June 6 1911, plus probate actions including administration and will probate for Annie Garvey and Bernard Green. Notices require publication in Washington Law Reporter and local papers and service by the marshal.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Read Road District Court Commissionera of Congress Reno Road Fessenden Street Chesapeake Straet United States Annéesco Afl Washington Law Reporter Washington Evening Star The Washington Times Washington Post A. D Harry M. Cla Baugh J. R. Young Cunningham Exdu supRome Court Annie Garvey Edward J. Garvey Annie Pellisero Washington Law Jane Wendel FB. Stafford James Tanner Willie of Columbia BR. F. Downing G. A. Berry Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Banard Green Frances Green Gald Court Ashley M. Gould Register of Wills Iswayzh Hichborn Margaret Mc Quade Fourteenth Street A. A. Hobhling, Jr

Money and rates drift in quiet New York session

New York mixed money on call and tasa rates show dull activity with minor percentage shifts. Market notes include 24 and 92 percent readings, 3 percent closings, 0 and 2 percent variations, along with mentions of sterling exchange, government bonds, and railroad securities amid subdued trading.

New York Primo Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange

Electric Line Chartered for Chesterfield Henrico Counties

A charter was issued to the Henrico and Chesterfield Railroad Company with headquarters in Richmond. The electric line will run from Ridge Church in Henrico to Honahr in Chesterfield, with capital estimated between 20,000 and 50,000 dollars. Richmond men Thomas G. Winston serves as president, with W O Burton as vice president, W C Schmidt as secretary and treasurer, and directors George Bryan John B Badenloch and M G Wright.

Chesterfield Henrico Washington Post Richmond Henrico and Chesterfield Railroad Company Ridge Church Henrico County Honahr Chesterfield County Thomas G.winston W. O. Burton W. C. Schmidt George Bryan John B. Badenloch M. G. Wright

Philadelphia Markets May Prices Range Across Commodities

Market notes from Philadelphia show firmer butter and steady eggs with price ranges across Western and Pennsylvania dairy items. Wheat and corn trade varies with export grade wheat firmer, oats steady, and poultry prices mixed as live birds and dressed products move barely. Potatoes show steady regional quotes with varied basket and per-pusher pricing.

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