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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1914

Page

2

Market Advances on Mexican News Lift Steel and Oil

Bullish New York stock trading followed news of Tampico’s fall reflecting Huerta’s possible exit. Steel and Mexican Petroleum led gains as traders grew more optimistic, with short sellers uneasy while stamps of stronger reviews hint at a brighter steel outlook and rising speculative activity.

New York Mexico Tampico Huerta Ecompany 4

New York Cotton Sees Sharp May Advance on Shorts

May cotton in New York rose about 41.70 per bale as shorts covered amid limited caller interest. Purchases were estimated at 20,000 to 25,000 bales with May jumping from 13.63 yesterday to 12.97 at the day’s high, as near month strength and warmer weather in the Southwest buoyed trading. The close remained very steady near the best, with futures showing gains of up to around 31 points.

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New York Produce Prices and Market Notes May 14

Market report from New York details cuts and receipts across commodities. Includes poultry live and dressed, pork and beef steadiness, lard firmness, cotton futures, coffee prices, sugar and molasses, with regional notes on western and midwest markets and shipments, all in concise market-terms.

New York Grain Spot Report May 14

Spot market reports firm for wheat corn oats and rye with No 2 hard and No 2 rod values listed. Includes arrivals from Duluth and Manitoba and price ranges for futures noting possible Hessian damage reports in the Southwest.

New York New Yorks Northern Duluth Manitoba

Wall Street Gossip Highlights May Activity Across Steel and Energy

New York May 4 reports show Steel common at 61 amid short covering and sentiment gains while Mexican Petroleum rises 6 points on expectations of Tampico property protection. Crop optimism from C E Schaff sparks record wheat yield projections for Kansas. Baltimore and Ohio and related railroads shuffle directors and debt, with plans to issue new notes to retire existing bonds. Union Pacific cuts quarterly dividend to align with extended distribution plans.

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Farrel to Speak at Washington Sales Convention

James A. Farrell of United States Steel heads to Washington for a major annual gathering of U.S. salesmen. He will address views on expanding markets for American manufactured goods and tariffs. The meeting follows the new tariff law with import gains noted and exports slipping.

New York James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Europe Washington Ingland Br. Farrall Farrell

Baltimore Markets May 14 Grain Live Poultry Butter Prices

Baltimore market report for May 14 shows No 2 red wheat at 90 cents, No 2 red Western at 19, oats at 44, 42 5 3 for white varieties, and varied poultry prices for alive chickens, hens, roosters, and ducks. Eggs quoted for Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby regions at 18 19 per dozen. creamery butter prices range from 23 to 28 4 cents per pound with store-packed and dairy prints listed.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginie Areta

Philadelphia Markets Report From May Market Notes

Philadelphia markets show eggs firmer with nearby receipts at about 6.15 per Western firsts. Butter weak at latest trades. Wheat firmer for No 2 red with 1.000 to 1.00. Corn higher on No 2 yellow. Local dried goods and other markets largely unchanged.

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New York Money Market Update May 14

Call money steady at 1 9 per cent with a ruling rate 1 Time-set figures show 69 and 90 day calls and 6 month notes. Sterling exchange firm with a 60 day rate around 4.85 to 4.89. Government and railroad bonds noted as strong amid mixed commodity signals.

New York Eady Mercantile Caper Sterling Exchange Commierclei Pis Ber

President Farrell Sees Tariff Law as Non-Impeding Export Drive

The piece argues President Farrell champions American manufacturers expanding abroad despite tariff concerns. It cites his sales prowess at United States Steel, critiques cooperative foreign marketing, notes Germany’s banking strength aiding exports, and mentions potential banking and merchant marine improvements. It also references Willard Straight’s Washington address and past China loan efforts tied to expanding U.S. trade.

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Local Produce Market Prices and Demand Across States

Wholesale notes show demand for Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware fruits and vegetables, with varied prices for poultry, butter, cheese, eggs, and many vegetables and fruits. Listings include potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, peas, greens, citrus, and tropical fruits with unit prices and crate or basket measures.

Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware New York State West Virginia Meine State Michigan Epinach Florida South Carolina Texas Malaga

Livestock Market Report from Chicago and New York

Chicago hog receipts 15,009. hog prices mostly 8.20 to 8.40. cattle receipts 4,500 with mixed steady to higher prices. sheep receipts 10,000 with higher trend. cattle and hogs show varied ranges. New York reports May 14 beef and calf markets steady. hogs, calves, sheep receipts about 4,200 to 9,900 with steadytone.

New York New Orleans Galveston Mobile Savannath Paar Charlceton Wilmington Itand Texas City Norfolk Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Mass Seles Houston Memphis Augusta St. Louia Oe Cincinnatt Little Rock Chicago Merit Beever Stuera Helfere Iambe Beeves

Washington cattle market price report note

A dated collage of market figures lists hogs veal calves and spring lamb prices per pound with a brief line about reduced supply and a need to meet active demand. Names and units appear inconsistently but indicate a summary of current livestock pricing.

The Metal Market and U S China Trade Links

The article discusses American trade with China, equal opportunity in trade and public works, and development of natural resources. It cites figures on credit balances and shipments, notes copper market steadiness in London and New York, and references Canadian and U S copper warrant activity.

China United States Gu City Holland

Washington Stock Exchange Shows Mixed Traction Trading

Local financial notes report modest Washington Traction activity with prices near 1001-8, 97-8, and 93-4 for quotation lots. Washington Railway and Electric preferred touched 841-2, bid not below 85. Continental Trust rose to 18 bid, 185 asked. Bond market quiet but firm, Washington Gas around 54. Overall market held firm despite Traction decline weighing on liquidity. no forced liquidations observed.

Pat Washington Gas Washington Stock Exchange Capital Traction Washington Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Sttle Mergensthaler Continental Trust Columbia Railroad Gasta

Committee forms on electric light costs in DC

The Chamber of Commerce named a committee including John H. Lorch B C Graham John C Ray Harry R Carroll and F T Morar to study the cost of electric light current for District of Columbia consumers. The Spokane text contains additional items about railroads real estate and local business events with names such as Rees P Andrews Jerence R Abalt and Samuel McComas Hawken.

John H. Lorch B. C. Graham John C. Ray Harry R. Carroll F. T. Morar Chamber of Commerce District of Columbia W. F. Gude Marion Butler Joseph Jacobi Ralph W. Lee A. Leftwich Sinclatz Chapin Brown Robert N. Harper John G. Capera Chamber

FLED CHINA TO AVOID DINNER

Special to the Washington War NY May The Canton governor Lung Tsai Kwong invited Chung Wing Kung to a September dinner in Canton then Chung fled to America. The Canton police commissioner Chan King Wa and police official Chan Chung Pan were shot after a feast in the governor’s backyard, the elder governor alleging rebel alliance.

Washington New York Lung Tsai Kwong Canton Chung Wing Kung Commissioner Chung Chan King Wa Police Chan Chung Pan Lung Tsat Evang Lung Tian Yuan Shi Kei Hon Lung

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