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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
13
Market notes show Lehigh Valley and Reading advance in early trading amid renewed activity in specialties and copper, with mixed results later as defaulted wages and foreign demand weigh on prices. Officials warn ongoing volatility, while transport and railroad headlines reflect steady but cautious momentum.
New York markets opened on May 20 with steady gains as traders awaited key reports. Investors watched industrials and banks for direction while most major indices edged higher amid optimism about economic stability.
The document details May 18 statements and figures for Treasury funds including total capital, amounts outstanding, and redemptions. It names securities such as silver and gold certificates, national currency notes, and various bond issues. Names of institutions and places appear, with totals like 536,440,303 and 2,087,008, etc., reflecting fund allocations and redemptions.
The report shows mixed commodity activity with wheat and corn futures wavering on weather and crop news. Spot oats and rye vary. dairy butter and cheese prices appear cautious across Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia markets while poultry and eggs movement remains steady amid regional demand.
Local financial report notes moderate activity on the Washington Stock Exchange with slight variations in prices. Washington Gas, Railway and Electric, and other issues show mixed demand. bonds and savings bank stocks see modest moves. Parker named president of Union Savings Bank. Georgetown Gas Light Co books close for transfer before June meeting. cotton markets show a rally after early declines but finish near steady.
A historical listing of wholesale fruit and vegetable prices with freighted figures for Florida and North Carolina goods. Includes poultry, dairy, cheese, and assorted produce such as apples, potatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, and citrus, with regional price variations and unit measures noted.
Chicago and Baltimore reports show cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts with varied price shifts. Cattle steady to higher, hogs weaker, sheep steady to firmer. week totals and regional contrasts noted, with mixed demand across calves and feeders.
Market notes show butter with uneven receipts and varied pricing across states. Cheese and eggs present steady to irregular trends with imports and regional supplies influencing values. Poultry, flour, corn meal, lard, and oils exhibit quiet to firm activity while cottonseed oil and turpentine move modestly.
New York May 20 Westinghouse Electric earnings fell short of expectations for the year ending March 31. Prices for electrical products were below normal, but recent shifts in copper and rubber markets boosted earnings prospects. United States Rubber benefits from weather and new financing, while American Car and Foundry expects 4 to 6 percent dividends and strong orders through the year.
The Philadelphia market report lists wheat and dairy prices with mixed demand. It notes lower wheat, various creamery goods like Westers cream and New York full creams, and poultry items with prices per case or per pound. local trade shows activity and receipts for nearby prints and imports.
The Elgin Board of Trade quotation committee reported a sharp butter sale this afternoon. About 087 tubs were sold to a Chicago commission merchant at a discounted price, with buyers from Wisconsin and Iowa active in the trade.
Alexandria delegation to the Norfolk Democratic convention plans to travel on the steamer South Stand and possibly meet aboard to choose a course. Delegates include 12 from Alexandria with all until now named, plus Fairfax and Alexandria county contingents. several may stay home. Also notes a trolley case involving a black man and a separate military instruction trip to Winchester. Dr Claxton will speak at the Kindergartens event. Mrs Gaillard in poor health after paralytic attack. her husband died seven years ago.
Ground was broken in Brad ley Hills for the Chevy Chase Great Falls Land Company's first subdivision. Eight colonial style residences by Wendal & Treat will cost 10 000 to 26 000 each, each with a landscaped lawn. Mrs Charles Hartwell plans a Chevy Chase home about 9000. William W Bride plans by MacNeill & MacNeil a 33000 Chevy Chase house. N G Litte prepares a two story Chevy Chase home with Harding & Upman. Terese M Snulhan draws thirteen two story brick dwellings in the 90 block Lynstreets northeast totaling about 14000.
International Institute of Agriculture Rome reports European crop acreages to the U S Department of Agriculture. Italy shows winter wheat 11787000 acres winter rye 201000 acres winter barley 605000 acres winter oats 1238000 acres. Hungary Croatia Slovenia spring wheat 26000 acres spring barley 2442000 acres spring oats 2782000 acres.
An advertisement for a sixteen part set of Civil War era Brady photographs in The Post. Readers can secure the first installment by coupon found in today's issue and pay 16 cents plus 15 cents by mail. The notice promotes preserved Brady war images and mentions bond and money market items in the surrounding text.
Marble Swift Moore of Woodbury Blair attorney on behalf of the District of Columbia reports that the Probate Court of the District of Columbia granted administration of the estate of Clarine Moore, deceased. All creditors must present their claims with vouchers by May 10, 1813, to Marble Swift Moore, care of Woodbury Blaser, attorney. James Tanner, Register of Writs for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court.
In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia a lawsuit by William PF Powhee attorney for parties including The Bank of Colombia seeks to establish a fee simple in a parcel of land in Washington City. The order requires defendants Templeman Staddert Stewart and others or their heirs to appear by a date. publication of the order in Washington papers is mandated. Also notice of administration for Albert H Beers in the Probate Court is recorded, requiring claims by May.
A dense OCR style rail timetable lists Southern Railway and Baltimore and Ohio lines. It shows passing through New Orleans, Memphis, Calera, Selma, Union, and more with dining cars, parlor cars, and daily schedules. Also includes Chesapeake and Ohio Lines connections and Washington Southern Railway services to Fredericksburg and beyond with departures from Union Station.
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