Broad rise in prices bear traders held in check
New York markets show resistance to liquidation as bears retreat from further selling amid strength at open and London gains. Stocks rallied to higher levels with limited supply and late-day wide demand, led by rails while some bonds weakened. New Haven shares advanced after dividend cut was priced in. Amalgamated Copper boosted by European copper stock declines. banks expected a cash gain of 4 to 5 million. Total par value sales were 1.836 million.
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New York
London
Seaboard
New Haven
Amalgamated
Europe
United States
Baltimore securities closing prices report May 16
Boston May 16 closing prices show activity across copper, coal, and mine stocks. Kentennia and Granby Consolidated lead notable gains with mixed results for Mohawk and Franklin holdings while regional firms from South Asia and Indiana appear in scattered listings.
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Kentennia
East Hutte
Franklin
Giroux
Granby Consolidated Mohawk
Rouse Lace
Salances
South
Sia
Juma
Indiana
New York Market Reports Mixed Prices on Grains and Copper
New York May 1 spot markets show firm tones in wheat corn and oats with futures modest gains. Copper supplies this month total 1542 barrels entries while silver and army-related prices show tentative movement amid a general steady tone across commodities.
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New York
Testi Lake
London
Local stock market shows active day with volume rise
The Washington market opened with active trading led by Capital Traction on large orders and modest volume. Prices edged up for Washington shares near 85, with occasional bids and several small sales in National Metropolitan Bank American Security and Trust and Potomac Electric bonds.
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Washington
National Metropolitan Bank
American Security and Trust
Tyne
Lanston
Washington Railway and Electric
Potomac Electric Consolidated
Metropolitan Railroad
New York Cotton Rallies After Morning Losses
Reports of showers in the South led to early selling but offerings were absorbed. The opening was steady with a small advance, and losses were recovered as European buyers and traders covered declines. Weather details showing little precipitation supported a rally to close steady to slightly higher.
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New York
South
Washington Produce Market Quotations
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices from Washington market listing varied items across states and regions. Includes live poultry, butter, eggs, potatoes, onions, peppers, okra, cucumbers, greens, citrus, and wool with regionally sourced lot prices and unit measures.
Live Stock Markets Report from New York and Chicago
May 16 market notes show receipts for beef, calves, sheep and eggs in New York and hogs, cattle, sheep and lambs in Chicago. Prices vary by category with steadier beef and mixed livestock trends, calves firmer and eggs firm at strong wholesale levels.
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New York
Chicago
Reeves
Teaas
Wall Street Gossip Promises in Stocks and Bonds Market
Wall Street gains and rumors push New York shares. Prospects of a 360 M800 melon spark a 7 percent rise in Standard 641 Company of New York shares and a 40 percent stock dividend to be funded by a $45,000,000 distribution. Bond issues from New York City and China draw investor interest while Brooklyn Rapid Transit eyes a higher dividend. Fore River Shipbuilding reorganized with Bethlehem Steel ownership and new 20-year bonds.
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Storck
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Reorganized
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
New Corporation
NEW York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
Grand Central Terminal
Hudson River Rairoad Company
Lake Shore
Mupen Honda
Addrees
D. W. Parder
Washington Stock Exchange Noon Sale Notes
Metropolitan Railroads 1000 at 104 Washington Railway and Electric 1000 at 83 1000 at 83 1000 at 83 1000 at 83 1000 at RX Potomac Electric 1000 at 10% 4000 at 101 1000 at 101 1000 at 101 Capital Traction various small lots 120% 10% 12% Washington Gas 25 84% 50 84% 5 84% 50 84% Lanston Monotype 12 at 344 Metropolitan National Bank 6 at 200 American Security and Trust 10 at 300.
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Good Will in Commerce and the Tax Collector
The article discusses valuing good will as an intangible asset for tax purposes under the inheritance tax statute in New York. It cites Morgan and Pulitzer estates, explains how good will can appear in big deals like newspaper purchases and mineral ventures, and questions how tax collectors should estimate taxable value when much of this asset remains uncapitalized in balance sheets.
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Holland
Palais Royal to Add Three Houses for 200000 Expansion
The Palais Royal at Eleventh and G streets NW plans a six floor addition with basement, vault, and 185000 square feet total area. A. Lisner buys three adjoining houses on Eleventh Street to expand capacity, boosting staff by over 100 and making the store fireproof with new customer and employee entrances. Construction starts next year after plans are drawn.
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G Streets
A. Lisner
Eleventh Street
George P Hales
Modern Establishment to House Expanded Floor Space
The plan includes new improvements and a proposed addition, with the entire floor space rearranged. P. F. Gormley will oversee the construction, promising no expense will be spared to create one of the most modern and complete establishments.
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P. F. Gormley
United States
Philadelphia Markets May 16 Wheat and Dairy Report
Philadelphia market update shows steady wheat with No 1 Northern Duluth at 9.00 per unit and other grains unchanged. Poultry alive firm with spring chickens 24 to 32 cents. dressed poultry unchanged. Potatoes firmer with old choicest at 68 to 70 cents per bushel and fair to good at about 60 cents. Dairy products unchanged.
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Philadelphia
Duluth
Eas
Held For Husband's Death In Chicago Case
Chicago May 16 Mrs Augusta Tyetz was held by a coroner's jury as responsible for the death of her husband George H Dietz a prominent tailor. Dietz was found April 14 with a skull fracture from a hammer blow. A preliminary hearing was continued with testimony from George Nurnberg and others as to ties and possible involvement. The jury found Dietz's death due to external injuries and held Mrs Tyetz responsible for knowledge of the death. She remains bonded and the case proceeds toward the grand jury.
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Augusta Tyetz
George H Dietz
Thetz
George Nurnberg
Torety
Luerce
Ane Bas Asie Nur
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Nurnberg
Matz
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Grand Jury
Old Letters May Win Riches for Baker Heir
Chicago May 16 The practice of Joe Hudson a negro janitor of the hoard of trade of saving letters tossed into waste baskets of members and officials may win 260000 for Charles H Baker 4 son of the late William T Baker at one time president of the board The son was remembered in the fathers will which among other properties disposed of profits from waterpower enterprises in Seattle and Tacoma Wash The plaintiff claims he was his fathers partner in these projects and that the 24000 which he avers was his share should be paid him from the estate separately regardless of his share in the remainder of the estate The letters which the janitor has saved for many years are said to show that the father regarded his business relations with his son as a partnership
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Joe Hudson
Charles H Baker
William T Baker
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Railroads Say Abuse Harms Morale Before I C C
Counsel for the New York New Haven and Hartford and the Boston and Maine railroads urged the Interstate Commerce Commission that sustained public criticism has damaged their morale. The briefs mirror last week’s oral arguments and defend the carriers against claims of improper operations.
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Maine
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore Markets Report From May 16
Baltimore market column lists prices for wheat rye eggs butter and poultry. Wheat firm at 59 percent. No 3 white and standard white around 4 494344. Live poultry prices show chickens heavy and bantam ranges, ducks pekin and muscovy per pound, with regional variations and near by Kent Island. Eggs and dairy quotes include Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby regions with losses and price ranges per dozen or pound.
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Virginia
New York Produce Report May 18 Highlights Commodities
Market bulletin reports butter steady with 8 657 tubs receipts. cheese steady at 1 286 boxes. eggs steady with 31 448 cases. poultry, flour, pork, lard, and oil prices listed. Cottonseed oil and sugars show mixed but steady to easy trends. coffee markets quiet with Rio No 7 at 11 1 2 percent and Santos at 13 1 2 to 15 nominal.
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Rio
Santos
Cordova
Trade Volume Remains Strong Amid Tariff Turmoil
Dun's review notes high activity across trade and industry, with rail earnings growing 72 percent in the week. Northwest shipping aids business as lake navigation opens, and agricultural exports hit new April records. Building stays active, iron and steel ride old orders while new deals ease due to tariff expectations. Cotton goods leather and belt leather show steadier demand. rain lifts crop prospects and U S failures drop to 290.
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Steel
Ikon
New York
Dun
Jake Navigation
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New York Money Market Report March 16
Money on call steady at 2 1 2 percent with closing at 24. Time loans firm at 0 and 90 days 4 4 percent six months 4 percent 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper 4 4 5 percent. Sterling exchange at 4 10 for 40 day bills and at 4 86 3 5 for demand. Commercial bills 4 3 ½ percent. Bar silver 80. Mexican dollars 48. Government bonds easy. Railroad bonds irregular.
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