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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1912

Page

2

Market rises as stocks close near best prices

Wall Street ended buoyant on May 11 with many stocks advancing and several hitting new highs. American Can British American Tobacco and Anglo American Oil led gains while Lehigh Valley and Metals index rose early, amid hopes of anthracite coal dispute settlement and anticipated railroad arbitration. Charles Schwab supported optimism, and a Supreme Court decision awaited could influence markets.

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New York Board Market Report Highlights Rail Lines

A scrambled market snapshot lists numerous railroads and lines including Chesapeake and Ohio Southwestern Atlantic Central New Jersey Maryland Ohio SouthWestern Chicago and Northwestern exchanges. The piece mentions specific entities like New York Central and Missouri Kansas Texas among others, with scattered performance notes and a closing line "Bat Offered."

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Treasury Statement of May 10 1912 Unearths Mixed Totals and Funds

The Treasury releases May 10 1912 figures showing receipts, balances, and trust funds including standard silver dollars, national bank deposits, and various certificates. Notable totals include 35,000,290 00 in certificates and 25,446,278 00 in fractional currency liabilities, with rockier notes and bond totals cited.

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New York Stock Market Drifts in Dull Week

New York stocks showed a dull, irregular week with total trades near 1 and a half million shares. Bond activity was modest at about 98.80 million dollars, with little market news or fresh impetus for a rally. analysts expect a modest revival next week as summer business cools.

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New York Clearing House Statement Details Bank Reserves

The weekly New York clearing house report shows total bank reserves at 313,426,200 with a reserve excess of 92,123,080 versus required. Daily averages list loans at 93,019,444,000 with increases and various securities figures. net deposits rise by 31,047,000 while circulation falls by 146,000. The summary notes expanded loans and deposits during the week, plus adjustments to reserve requirements and overall excess reserves.

New York Inombara Karesh Gromer New York Fenders

Tax Money Deposits to Begin in District Banks

The first installment of national tax money to be kept in District banks will be distributed next Wednesday May 1. Between 2 and 3 million dollars will be deposited with one third paid out on May 1, another third on May 2, and the remainder on May 3. All national banks in the District will share proportionally based on deposits reported.

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Washington Stock Exchange and cattle market report

The report outlines stock and commodity activity at Washington and New York exchanges, noting bids, receipts, and prices for cattle, sheep, hogs, and hides. It references Mergenthaler Linotype and other firms, plus an Interstate Commerce Commission order on feeder cattle and sheep rates to be kept for two years from June 18, 1912.

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Washington Produce Market wholesale quotations

Wholesale market prices for vegetables fruits and poultry across states. Florida North Carolina Virginia Michigan Maine New York and Georgia listed with unit prices per crate bag or dozen and notes on supply and demand conditions. Fresh produce like apples cherries peaches cucumbers celery and beets appears with varying prices and packaging terms.

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Wall Street Gossip and Bond Market Highlights May Week

New York money market stays easy amid New York city bond issue prep. Bank reserves rise after bond sale as state loan looms. May 1 iron and steel output figures shown. May 7 Virginian Railway records and Central of Georgia Railroad plans for $15 million preferred stock refunding.

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New York Money Market Snapshot May 11

Money market notes show on call nominal rates with terms ranging from 30 to 38 days and various percent yields. Prime mercantile paper quotes 3 to 43 percent with bankers' hours showing bills at 4.04 to 4.78 for commercial bills and other government and railway debt instruments referenced.

New York Eamler Prime Mercantile Sterting Exchange

Crops, Railroads Boost Financial Outlook Amid Rain Fears

Market writers note mixed signals as rains delay crops yet steel and railroad sectors show strength. Railroads place large equipment orders while steel bookings rise, and bank clearings outpace last year though crop prospects remain uncertain.

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New York Cotton Opens Higher Then Sags On Liquidation

The New York cotton market opened higher on better cables and reports from the Mid West but soon eased on heavy selling. Futures fell about 1 to 10 points while spot cotton remained quiet.

New York Futuren

Wheat market reports and price shifts in Philadelphia

Market notes from Philadelphia on May 21 show wheat prices drifting lower with No 2 red Winter and related futures mostly unchanged. An array of inconsistent OCR fragments mention prices around 4.60 to 5.05 per bushel, uneven seasonal factors, and miscellaneous market chatter about elevators, chickens, and buyers.

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Legal Record of DC Court Assignments and Probate Notices

Court of Appeals and equity courts list assignments for May 1917 with case numbers, attorneys, and parties. Probate Court notes include administration petitions for Sarah J O'Brien and will probate for Elina G Clifford, with attorneys and dates.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Equity Court NO Justice Wright Safford Va MecVaugh Pack, Hinton& Pack Glemle Hidekoper Raton Justice Barend Justice Welgat Sarah J O'Brien George Willame ‘Beiate Arabélin & Burns Promate Will Gled George B Fentog Batata Elina G. Clifford

Real Estate Transfers Across Numerous DC Neighborhoods

A stream of property deeds lists transfers in many blocks from Radbury Heights to T Street Northwest and beyond. Names include Robert F Bradbury, George J Bradbury, Walter C Poteet, Sophia Schafer, Walter Blackwood, Florence M Williams, John Deshmann, Hood, and George Pumphrey among others, with parcels in Squares 4087 1761 106 353 and several streets. Values range from 5 10 to 4700 and more, with numerous lot transfers and outlays noted in varied wards.

Robert F. Bradbury George J. Bradbury Square Bees Saward Gibsna Jaber Las Square Fieth Street Williem B. Torte Stanton GC Footie Triathes Aadrey Mf. Gould Ralph D. Quinter Pact Auhrey M. Gould Gorge Whitford Sophia Schafer Walter C. Poteet IMS South Carolina Averua William Murphy el Ur Th Tigenes Josephima EZ. Prather RENG_Aante C. Cottria Walter Blackwood Blackwood Harriet Jekyl Florence M. ‘Williams Chillum Castle Wasrington Land and Mortgage Company Muara Reme M.D Terry Heth A Fawnie M. Cullen le Droit Park Carolima Avenue John C. Deshmann P Hood Orillum Castle Heights Washington Lang and Mortgage Company Zophar Hust Dernart A. Rothrock Margaret R O'Brien SAUDE Joot Hi Morris John K Aaieip Horace Amithy Lot H Ara Robert & and Rom E Campbell Jane R. Gibbons Jarrett Richard A WalWwer Georg C. Pumphrey George Pumphrey Charles B. Mertilat

Deeds of Trust Listings Across Districts and Lenders

Numerous mortgage deeds show assignments to lenders including George Frao ma, Nellie Carnahan, and Washoe Bank. terms include 3 years at 8 to 6 percent interest, monthly or semiannual payments, and various properties in Deanwood Heights Mount Pleasant and other blocks. Notable names include Jaber Lea, Barker, Prather, Green, and the Home Savings Bank in multiple entries.

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L. L. Perkins 4 Bond You Rine BC Tire

L L Perkins reports a four bond issue related to the BC Tire matter in the Southern Bits column. The brief note mentions Perkins in connection with the transaction and clarifies no further details are provided.

BC Tire

Chicago Grain Market Mixed as Wimet Rally Fades

May trading shows a brief rally on cash demand before prices ease. Wheat and corn move slightly. oats slip with mixed yields and unclear futures. Volume and closing levels appear distorted in the day’s steady-to-soft session.

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New York Produce Prices Mixed in Quiet Market

A readthrough of New York market notes shows steady to unchanged tones across dairy meats and grains. Butter cheese and ghee hold, poultry quiet with modest shifts in fowl and turkey, flour and cornmeal largely steady, cotton and petroleum prices brief and mixed, with vegetables weak in cabbage and potatoes.

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Fragmented OCR Item Listing Various Confectionery Codes

A garbled OCR fragment shows a sequence of numbers and brand like terms such as confectioners and No labels. The text appears to be a catalog or price list with multiple item codes and partial descriptors, lacking coherent context or complete entries.

Weak Eyes of Blondes and Brunettes Examined

A historical note discusses eye disease prevalence among blonds, brunettes, and Negroes, noting brunettes show more eye trouble than blondes and blacks less frequently. It explains differences as due to tissue variations and eye structure, with paradoxical patterns tied to pigment and anatomy.

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