Wall Street Posts Quiet Day Awaiting Trust Rulings
Trading on Wall Street was minimal as investors waited for Supreme Court decisions on Standard Oil and American Tobacco. Prices barely moved with a firm undertone, while Western roads showed optimism on traffic and import statistics signaled a favorable foreign trade report. The market faced scarce supply, with Pennsylvania down to its lowest level since 1907 and Erie shares active only modestly amid broader caution.
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New York
Washington
Supreme Court
Canadian Pacific
Union Pacific
Paris
Erie
Pennsylvania
Apri
Pittsburg
London
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Atock
American Tobacco
Money and commodity quotes from New York May 13 Treasury notes and markets
The United States Treasury report shows money on call steady at 24 2% percent, discount and loan rates varied for 60 to 90 day terms, and prime mercantile paper at 414 percent. Sterling exchange quotes were given, with government and railroad bonds described as easy or irregular. Fresh fruit and vegetables show good demand with scattered prices for eggs butter cheese poultry and produce. Local fruit and vegetable items include Virginia eggs, Elgin butter, New York cheese, and Florida citrus among others with labeled prices and measures.
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Prime Mercantila
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Tenasores
Dutter
Elgin
Janey
New York State
New
Larga
Meee
Cecrpia
Vacolina Asparagis
Oort
Vow
Fargo
Florida Bee
Florida
Maton
North Carolina
California
Department of Agriculture
Washington Stock Exchange Notes and Farm Prices
A consolidated market brief from Philadelphia and Washington lists sales and quotes across steamers, gas and electricity stocks, banks, and monotype firms with prices at call. Agricultural items follow with wheat corn oats butter hogs cheese and poultry quotes, then butter figures for May 16.
Wall Street Gossip From Paris Sparks Stock Activity
The Washington Post reports on Otto Kahn's Paris remarks boosting American securities sales in France as regulatory barriers fade. Standard Oil prepares a $9 a share dividend while American Tobacco shows strength. Paris rumors shift after-hours trading and Panama bond speculation resurfaces ahead of June payouts.
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Washington
France
America
Troon Pacific
Paris
Kahns
Standard Oil
Washington Stock Exchange Dull Session With Light Bond Demand
Yesterday's Washington Stock Exchange session saw minimal trading with 28 shares and $10,000 in bonds. Washington Gas and Washington Railway and Electric were quiet, with firm bids at 89.4 and 90, and a blank in Gay stock. Georgetown and Farmers Find Mechanics National Bank moved small lots, while Railway and Electric stock traded ex dividend and fell. The market's sudden lull surprised after weeks of activity and abundant liquidity.
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Washington Market
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Wash. Steamboat
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Elec
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Washington Bone
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Trust Company
American Security and Traat
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American Agricultural
American Can
Car and Foundry
American Ice Securities
American Locomotive
Strel Foundries
American Sugar Refining
American Tobacco
American Woolen
Aneconda Mining Co
Atchison
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Atlantic Coast
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Hibba Building
Washington Stock Exchanger
Harper & Co. fronts suit for accounting and note payoff
Robert N. Harper files in District Supreme Court to appoint a receiver for Harper & Co. with claims against Thomas L. Hume and J. Miller Kenyon. Harper seeks an accounting and half of Hume’s $15,000 note, detailing partner contributions and Hume’s $15,000 loan to the firm. The case ties to former District National Bank ties and Hume’s brokerage business. The banking and brokerage firm faces financial dispute amid a May 16 market backdrop of cotton and stock activity.
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Thomas L. Hume
J. Miller Kenyon
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Hume
Harper
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Mr. Harper
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Revision of fire insurance rates proposed in Congress
A Kentucky representative plans a bill to revise fire insurance rates and create federal supervision of insurers. Also covered are national bank applications to organize or convert banks, a stockholders meeting for Northern Market Company, growth of the postal savings bank system with deposits and bond options for savers, freight tariff complaints to the ICC, and government tax money deposits by Washington banks with low demand and easy rates.
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Cmptroller
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Leominster
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Limon
Colo
First National Bank of Limon
Citizens National Bank of
Storm Lake
Iowa
Postal Savings Bank
Hitchcock
United States
Washington
Chicago Grain Market Reports Heavy Rain Pressureing Prices
Chicago May 16 heavy rains and large world wheat shipments dampen sentiment. Wheat closes down about four to five cents, corn and oats mixed with small declines. barley prices listed. ongoing influence from Russia shipments and favorable moisture across the spring crop areas.
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Russia
Bath
Live Stock Markets and Prices Across Regions
Livestock markets show week to week activity with 1,853 head this week versus 3,000 last walk. Receipts 108 carloads, 64 for market 44 for export. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs quoted with wide ranges in New York and Chicago markets, noting steady to firm trends and regional price variations for steers, hogs, calves, lambs, and wool. Poultry, butter, eggs and dairy items listed with assorted regional prices and grade distinctions.
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London
Liverpool
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Western
M. P. to spend millions on rail upgrades and reforms
Missouri Pacific Rail Road president F. Bush announces plans to invest millions in new equipment and track improvements. He advocates public input on railroad laws and emphasizes improving relations with patrons. He cites support from leaders at Great Northern, Rock Island, and American Telephone and Telegraph. The plan aims to position Missouri Pacific as the equal of any road west of the Mississippi.
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Washington Post
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Missouri Pacifice Railroad
James J. Hil
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Mudge
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American Telephone and Telegraph
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Missouri Pacific
Mississippi River
Society notes on Washington visitors and summer plans
Washington society items list travelers and hosts as June arrivals depart for European trips. Families including Hoyt, McLane, and Aldrich plan stays in Vermont, Bryn Mawr, Bel Fast, and Lake Chautauqua. Others sail for Europe or New Hampshire, with Misses Reeside and Caughy visiting New York and Europe before September return.
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Bryn Mawr
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Mas
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Truman H. Aldrich
Cincinnati
Lake Chautauqua
H. F. Andrews
Europe
Elizabeth Reeside
Miss Caughy
Miss Reeside
Society notes mark a wedding at Mrs Allen’s house
The piece describes a wedding at Mrs. Allen’s home with bridesmaids and a guest quartet. Anna and her husband Axel leave for a newly furnished flat, while Mrs Allen reflects on loyalty, service, and the close ties between mistress and servants.
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New York Produce Prices and Market Update May 15
New York market report lists butter receipts 3,623 kg with varied creamery levels. Cheese, eggs, and poultry prices shown, plus steady ranges for flour, pork, beef, lard, and fats. Includes cotton oil, molasses, rice, tea, peanuts, and related commodities. closes with a medicinal notice for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Notable Women in Washington: High Salaries and Public Roles
The piece profiles Mrs Leona M Wells of Wyoming, assistant chief clerk of the Senate appropriations committee, earning 4500 dollars yearly, and notes her prominence among suffragists. It also mentions Margaret V Kelly, mint directorate secretary, earning 4000 dollars, and highlights Wells's University of Chicago study, military law expertise, and long Capitol service since the Fifty-eighth Congress.
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Capitol
The Metal Market May 15 in New York and London
Prices for metals move unevenly with Standard iron and copper quotes mixed. Arrivals in New York reach 276 tons while exports to date this month total 12 173 tons, and London reports steady prices with futures at £54 1s 3d.
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Oil Quotations From Oil City May 38 Report
Credit balance figures from Oil City list 159.4 runs 205904 average 338458 shipments and 473 in a May report. Mentions North Lima Toledo and South Ti with prices noted, but OCR text is partial and unclear about exact details or dates.
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Gilt edged investments in first mortgages offered in DC
The passage describes first deed of trust mortgages as gilt edged investments stable under jurbed conditions, well secured on District of Columbia real estate. They are exempt from personal property taxation and available from $500 upward. A booklet titled Concerning Loans and Investments is offered.
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Farmers Favor Reciprocity Treaty Offer from Gov Osborn
Gov Chase Osborn sent a private message to President Taft offering his services to promote the Canadian reciprocity treaty. He stated he would travel to Washington if he could aid the treaty and condemned Michigan farmers in Washington as not reflecting the broader state sentiment.
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Lansing
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Taft
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Michigan
New York Grain Market Summary May Reports
Grain trading in New York shows weak futures with corn and oats dull. Prices for May and July contracts drift lower as export demand and rains affect spring wheat states and Canada. Receipts and shipments figures appear incomplete in the damaged text.
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