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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1911

Page

2

Traders Take Gains in Quiet Market Amid Court Delay

New York financial desk reports a quiet session with little stock movement and modest profit taking. Traders await Supreme Court rulings on trust cases, fearing delayed decisions will dampen stock advances and curb speculative ventures while Panama Canal bond bids offer slim hope for fixed income buyers.

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Wall Street Gossip on Bonds and Markets

A chaotic telegraphic dispatch describes new bond selling methods in various states, a Chicago bank parlor as a sale venue, and a forthcoming public sale in Cornell Iowa. It notes remittances to San Francisco, Massachusetts tightening investor protections, and a Gould-led reorganization plan for the International and Great Northern with new securities. It also cites a misleading drop in rail earnings across 23 lines and explains the April reporting quirk with nine-day weeks and two Sundays.

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New York Stock Market Quotations Cited by Hibbs Co

The foregoing quotations are the same as those received by W B Hibbs Co bankers and brokers Hibbs Building who are members of the New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade and Washington Stock Exchange.

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Treasury note sales wrap from Potomac and allied lines

Regular call at noon lists bid prices across Potomac Electric, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat bonds, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, Capital Traction, Washington Railway and Electric, and Washington Gas issues with varied stakes, coupons, and par values. Market notes show multiple entries at 103 percent, 89 percent, and other fractional bids, reflecting a broad municipal and utility debt offering.

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Local stock market shows broad gains and bond strength

The market broadened with total 774 shares traded and 24 900 dollars in bonds. Washington Virginia Railway common moved to 3868 bid 14 and later to 371 2, with several bank stocks and Capital Tractions in demand.Norfolk and Washington Steamboat strong, Washington Gas weak, and new loan activity noted as funds shift to first trust notes. District street cleaning to switch to city control after July with 220 000 dollar budget. Kentwa Coal and Timber Company incorporated in Kentucky with 500 000 dollars capital. James Trimble to leave United States Trust Company for another opportunity while staying on boards.

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New York May 12 Commodity Prices Report

Market notes show steady butter and weaker cheese demand in New York and wholesale lists. Eggs, poultry, lard, cottonseed oil, sugar, and copper prices move with mixed receipts and regional variability, while readied fruit and vegetable items reflect solid demand in fresh markets.

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Hides Active as 100000 to 160000 Sold in Packets

Domestic hide markets showed material activity with liberal buying by a leading tanner in the eastern and western markets. Prices rose across the board, led by native steers, with estimated combined trading of 100000 to 160000 hides. Unrest in broader trade noted as Printers and Converters boost demand for cotton goods.

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Musket Kills Boy in Quiet Home Incident

In Mineola Long Island on May 12 a 4 year old boy was fatally wounded when a revolutionary musket found by his 7 year old brother in the attic of their Happague home discharged. The upper body was torn and there is no hope for recovery.

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Chicago Grain Market Ends Mixed as Short Sellers Cover

Short sellers were stamped for cover at the close as the wheat market became oversold amid reports of drought conditions in the Southwest. Final prices showed gains for wheat, mixed moves for corn oats and hog futures varying from last night’s levels to declines in May pork.

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Live Stock Market Totals And Prices From Major Markets

New York on May 12 reports receipts and prices across cattle, calves, sheep and hogs with mixed movements. Bull and cow prices range 3.78 to 6.60, veals 5.00 to 7.76, sheep and lambs varied with spring lambs scarce, hogs around 6.00 to 6.35. Chicago figures show steady beef and hog prices, with cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and bid ranges. Market summaries note steady money on call, mercantile rates, and foreign exchange, alongside regional balances and shipments in Ohio and Indiana ports.

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Washington Cattle Market Price Report May 12 Baltimore

Market notes dull to firm across livestock and poultry with quotes for hogs sheep and lambs mixed. Wheat corn oats and dairy products show varied prices, with butter grades and eggs listed by region and size.

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N. & W. Shopmen to Demand Higher Pay

Delegates from nine Norfolk and Western system trade groups met Roanoke to draft a wage demand and new rules. Unions present focus on shopmen, not transportation workers. The move mirrors recent Pennsylvania system shopmen strike developments.

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New York Grain Market Report May 13

New York grain prices show spot wheat irregular with No 2 red at 9B alevater and No 1 northern Duluth around 1.114% afloat. Futures eased on weak outside markets then rose on mixed crop reports and Antwerp gains. May at 98% and July at 97 4, September 98 4, with steady corn at 60% and oats firm with standard white at 44. Receipts 16,125, shipments 46,236. oats and barley details noted with limited transactions.

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