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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1911

Page

2

Small Net Declines and Orderly Market May Light Sherman Law Scope

Readers view today’s stock action as a sign that the Supreme Court's pending American Tobacco decision may clarify the Sherman Law. Market hesitation followed the court’s rulings, with a slight decline at close amid orderly, moderate activity and strong profits earlier in the week. Prosecution of the Lumber Dealers case and a Missouri Pacific note issue were noted alongside firmer money rates and steady bond demand.

Washington Post New York Supreme Court American Tobacco James M. Beck Wall Atrest American Tobacco Company American Toebaces Company United States Steel Corporation Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association Missouri Pad No Railroad Company Undertone

Treasury Market and Grain Prices Reported in May Day Data

The report from Baltimore on May 1 shows dull conditions in wheat and corn with spot contracts near previous levels. Rye and live poultry prices are listed with varied weights and classifications, while butter and eggs reflect modest gains and regional price spreads.

Baltimore Lroga Marnland Hinells Oper West Virginia Marsland Virginia Pennavitenta Prince Maryland Tennstivaui Ducen Diaen Per Foren

Wall Street Gossip From the Washington Post

The market showed a mild decline with railroad shares down WW cents and industrials by 3venta, Reading remaining the only active stock. Major bankers away on holidays, with George F Becker among those traveling, while Missouri Pacific eyes a $20 to $24 million three year note issue to fund improvements and manage floating debt amid hopes of stronger future value.

Washington Post New York Missouri Pacific Missouri Pacific Salec Iron Mountain

New York Stock Market Totals 617000 Shares

Total sales for the day reach 617000 shares. The quotations align with those provided by W B Hibbs & Co bankers and brokers located in the Hibbs Building. They are members of the New York Stock Exchange the Chicago Board of Trade and the Washington Stock Exchange.

W. B. Hibbs & Co Bankers and Brokers Hibbs Building New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Washington Stock Exchange York Stock Exchange

Local Stock Exchange Notes and Railway News

A summary of yesterday's local stock exchange activity notes irregular prices with United States Trust trading in bursts and a Washington decline. Bank and railroad stocks show firm levels with Capital Traction hitting high marks. several contracts and public works projects are announced, and interstate commerce decisions affecting freight rates are reported along with miscellaneous commodity prices in Philadelphia and Chicago markets.

Potomac Electric Consos Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Washington Gas Washington-Virginia Railway Common Commercialational Bank District National Bank Union Trust Lang United States Trust Capital Traction Georgetown Gas Id Rail A Capital Traation Anacostia and Potomac Anacostia and Potomac Columbia Metro Oston At Bay Emerson Steam Pumip Washington Market Co Waubhington Steamboat Washington Awy Bico Eles Norfolk and Waabin Man Stearboat Washington-Virginia R. Aay Mergenthaler Linotype Lanston Monotype Greene-Canara National Bank Canital Commerce District Dincoli Metropolitan Washington Ciree American Security and Trust Union Trust National Savings and ‘Trust i Tass Washington Loan and Abs Lg Sts Home Savings Giveyerw Snid Mechanics Savings Union Savin Hank of Commerciat East Washington Law Provident Savings Arlington Orcoray Franklin Erica National Union Emeron Anid Washington Market Stock Exchange Tre Hlan Washington-Virginia Railway District National Commercial National National Capital Potomac Electric Consolidated Call Capital Traction Des Moines Iowa Rock Island Peoria Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Milwaukee and St. Paul Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railways

Trade strengthens as iron and steel orders rise

R G Dun & Co reports firmer tone in trade with clearer optimism from iron and steel, textiles, and leather sectors. Cotton exports remain ahead of last year while woolen goods gain strength and footwear shows improved activity. domestic hides stay firm amid higher prices and scarce supplies.

Live Stock Markets Mixed Across New York and Chicago

Livestock prices show beaves and hogs fluctuating with mixed demand. New York reports lower steer values, steady cows, and higher veal, while Chicago records steady cattle, stronger hogs, and higher sheep with lambs lifting. Fresh fruits and vegetables meet healthy demand, eggs and butter shown with varied regional quotes.

New York Money Market Report May 19

Money on call steady at 2 1 4 percent with bids at 2 percent. Time loans firm but borrowers resist asking rates. Prime mercantile paper from 2 1 4 to 4 percent. Bankers bills quotes 48435 for 60 day and 48580 for demand. Government bonds weak. Railroad bonds irregular. Meat market notes include calves steady and veal at current quotes.

New York Prime Mercantile Star Ying

Chicago Cotton Market Ends Mixed With Near Months Strong

New York May 1. Old crop cotton again hit new high records as near months showed strength while August and later deliveries remained unsettled and weaker on favorable weather. Market closed steady with a net rise of 7 to fall of 14 points. Into sight figures beat estimates by about 5000 bales due to outside clearance, yet the weekly visible supply fell to roughly 1,006 bales below last year. A private acreage report estimated a 6 percent gain. High 16.00, close in October, November, December, January, March.

National Bank United States Treasury National Philippine Treasury New York Allis-Chalmers American Tobacco American ‘Tobacco Atchisongen Amour and Co Balthmore Ohio Northwestern Brook “Crawltey Central Cering Central Weather Bradstreet Bank Clearings Central Chicago Barrington Quincy Inc Berlincon Chicago Miwarken Ait St Paul New York Fe Kansas City Penves Isuranie Pittzburg Aly Crane San Francisco Baltimore Minneapolis Cleveland New Orleans General & Keyy Sa Hindaeucrat Latcet Ds Vie Detroit Enterdora agh-Met Dig Iy Omaha Enternanional Marchant Marine Jos Angeles Japan Lowlsville Wade Milwauken Iansas Seattle Ures T Atlanta Portland Oreg Mixon Basta Buffalo Missouri Path Denver National Fallwxya Migtico A Indianapolis Yu Weruiel Wen Gas Providence Hom Richmond Harttorn Washington Norfolk and Western Norfolk Tirminghat Wheeling Orthari Ta Ty Ta Bia Southern Balaa Southern Joya American Steel Foundry American Steil Foundry Db. Ie Vuret American Tobacco Braden m Braden Weatera Acta Ctals Boston Niplalag Mines Acta Cal Ars Yukon Bursa

New York Produce Prices and Market Report May 19

New York market notes mixed results across commodities. Butter and eggs firm on high grades with sizable receipts. cheese unsettled. Wool, flour, pork, beef, and lard steady. Cotton, sugar, copper, coffee, potatoes, and cabbage show varied quotes, with potatoes and cabbages moving modestly and other staples holding steady or inching forward.

New York Pennsylvania Middle West Cordova Bermuda Geechera Southern

New York Grain Markets May 19 Report

Spot grain mixed with futures softer for corn and oats. No. 2 red wheat at 98 nominal elevator. futures down on rain outlook and world shipment estimates. Corn steady export price around 60 with minimal trading, oats steady with no activity, barley quiet at 1.08 asked in Buffalo. Receipts and shipments listed for each grain.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York Weston Jersey Duluth Lhrge Buffalo

Physician races to Rome on record time plan

Dr. J. B. Choate of Los Angeles sailed after a cablegram from Mrs. L. Browning to reach her daughter in Rome. He aims to beat Pacific coast to Hu Tope speed records by connecting with the Mauretania in New York and reaching London in nine and a half days. The best prior time was ten days and London to Rome could be done in a day.

Los Angeles Cal Rome J. B. Choate Pacific Coast Choate New York London

Actor Burglars Sentenced In Pittsburg Case

Harold Enfield an English vaudeville actor pleaded guilty to a string of burglaries in Pittsburg and was sentenced to 7 12 to 30 years in the Western penitentiary. Rex Hunter his accomplice also pled guilty and drew 6 to 30 years.

Pittsburg Harold Enfield New York Western Penitentiary Rex Hunter

McAdoo Injuries Stall Tunnel Builder in New Jersey

William G. McAdoo, famed New York tunnel builder and director of Farmingdale Preventorium, sustained serious injuries with two broken ribs and a broken right arm after an automobile crash near New Brunswick. Mrs. J Borden Harriman suffered minor cuts and bruises, while both were hospitalized for several days.

New Jersey New Brunswick N. J William G. McAdoo New York J. Borden Harriman Farmingdale

Chauffeur Sentenced in First 1910 Larceny Law Case

New York May 19 John Cash a chauffeur formerly employed by Simon J Rice of 2 West Eighty-ninth street was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for petit larceny. He is the first person convicted under the 1910 law making it larceny for an employee to take an employer’s automobile for private use without permission.

New York John Cash Simon J. Rice West Eighty-ninth Street

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