Market declines amid Paris jitters and Western rail easing
New York markets show a reactionary trend with limited trading as worries over Missouri Pacific, a New Haven probe, and Paris influence weigh. Transfers of currency to the Pacific coast occur with no gold exports, while crop prospects improve after rains in the Midwest. United States Steel and related issues show modest activity as bond and stock prices retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Westen
Maryland
Pacific Coast
New York
New Haven
Missouri Pacific Affairs
Paris
London
Got
Berl
United States Steel
Middle West
Eastmore
Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
United States
Panama
American Smelting
American Tobacco
Pity
Armour & Co
Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore
Gates Ooty
Bethlahem Steel
Brooklyn Transit
Central of Georgia
Central Leather
Chesapeake and Ih
Chesapeake and Chievges
General Electric
Illinois Central
Fis
Interborough- Met
Ates
Kansas City Southern
Liggett & Wy
Lorlhard
Louisville
Nashville
Missouri Kansae
Texas
York
New York State
York Railway
New
Ford
Norfolk
Oregon
Paclae Tel
Pennavivantal
Pennarivania
Rav Consolidated
Republic Apl
St Louis
San Fran
St Louis Southwaestery
Seaboard
Alr
Southern Belt
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway Ag
Southern Ri Hway
Texas Company
Texas and
Cific
Third Avenue Adj
Union Far
Anna Ig
Union Pacific
Ray Univerles Rubber
United Tes
Virginia Carolina Chemical
Waban Tat
Western Union
Aw Westinghouse Electric
Cotton market rises as new crop fears sharpen buying
In New York on May 21 the cotton market showed heightened activity with deliveries reaching new highs due to growing concerns over the new crop start. December contracts traded around 31.25 cents, about 450 points above last week, and the close was steady with gains of 5 to 26 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas
New New York
Chicago
Oraska
New Orleans
Galveston
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
TED Philadelphia
Augusta
Memphis
Loisis
Pan
Baltimore Markets May Opening
Baltimore markets report steady to firm tendencies with mixed dairy eggs and poultry quotes. Butter cheese and eggs show receipts and irregular demand while Western fowls turkeys and chick firms reflect market mood. Copper and mining stocks close with a mix of ex dividend movements and Nevada and Utah issuers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brate
Pennsylvania
Hannery
Boston
Centennial Copper Range Con
East Butte
Franklin Granby Consolidated
Greene-Cananea Mohawk
Nevada
Nipissing Mines
North Butte
North Lake
Old Dominion
Shannon
Utah Consolidated
Utah Copper Co
Market notes on grain and commodities steady demand
The report lists various commodities with quiet or steady bids including flour, rye flour, corn, hay, meat, lard, and cotton futures. Prices appear mixed with references to dates and indices, indicating a subdued market mood across staples and textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midila West
Rio O
Live Stock and Grain Markets Across Cities
May reports from New York Chicago and Baltimore show mixed livestock and grain activity with receipts varying by item. Hog and beaver markets appeared slow to steady, wheat futures edged lower amid liquidation, and egg and butter prices moved modestly in regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duluth
Manitoba
Wall Street Gossip on Rail Dividends and Express Stocks
New York May 11 Directore of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad declared a quarterly dividend of 1 percent, defying Wall Street bets of a cut. Baltimore and Ohio April net revenue rose due to normal maintenance, while transportation costs rose, masking gross gains. Some express stocks show activity amid liquidity chatter, with February rate cuts impacting margins and speculation on future reductions or liquidations of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Wall Street
Baltimore
Ohio
New York Stock Market Report May 21 1914
Stock market notes from New York dated May 21 1914 mention received by W B Hibbs Co and Hibbs building. The brief item records a transaction context and the Hibbs firm in the financial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hibbs & Co
Mem- Hibbs Building
MarketWire miscellaneous updates and oddities report
A fragmented market notes item covers Philadelphia and New York commodity mentions with butter cheese corn and exports. It notes unchanged prices and mixed signals including weak cream and altered grain terms. The garbled text references export lots and regional supply but lacks a clear single event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
New York Money Market Report May 21
Mercantile paper steady at 4.0 with Sterling exchange steady. 60 day bills quoted 4.86 while demand bills stand at 4.2660. Commercial bits 455K. Government bonds price levels easing with Us money easier, closing figures noted for end of day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Mendy
Metal Market Notes on Copper and Lead Prices
Fragmented market brief from New York cites copper and lead spot quotes with unclear units and figures. Mentions names like Jake and London markets, with incomplete terms and uncertain pricing data.
Gold Movement and the Federal Reserve in May
New York May 2 Experts question whether the Federal reserve banking system, if in operation, could limit or halt gold exports. Since January about 22 million dollars in gold have been shipped abroad, with a mid May movement near 5 million more. Analysts debate whether new tariff law, securities sales abroad, or foreign exchange strategies drive the flow, noting Morgan’s historic, threatened defense of U S gold and contrasting it with potential Fed actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Reserve Banking System
United States
Europe
South America
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
United States Treasury
Mrogan
Federal Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Mrr. Morgan
Bollandy
Local financial and business notes update markets and rates
The local financial page reports light demand and varied prices on listed and unlisted issues. Washington Gas and Capital Traction show activity with bids around 1 1 2 and 7 7 1 2, while Seven shares of Mergenthaler lead recent gains at 4 1 8 with Lanston losses. Arlington Fire draws broker attention amid talks of a block trade. A protest meeting over new phone rates is planned at the Ebbitt, and rail taxes for March total 11 3 18 304 for the nation’s big lines. Law exam session and a talk on making and saving dollars cap the market day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inne Tance
Mergenthaler
Snd Sealén
Potomac
Electria
Arlington Fire
Local stock listings highlight varied bond and stock moves
The day’s session shows Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric leading debt activity with bonds trading near par and premiums. several gas utilities, railroads, and miscellaneous securities follow. Public utility and national bank stocks edges reflect mixed sentiment among investors. Washington markets include trading in Mergenthaler Linotype, Lanston Monotype, and various title and trust stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyaehineton ‘Railway and Electric Ds
Potomac Electric Light
Capital Traction
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
Mergenthaler Linotype
Ganston Monotype
Capital Traction Railroad
Georgetown Gas Cert
Ies
Georgetown Gas
Washington Gas
Columbia Gas and
Columbia Gas
Capital Traction Ca
Ann
Far River KR
Rbs
City and Suburban
Columbia Ry
Columbia
Alex & Mt
Balto
Biec Power Ist
Amer
Wash Market Co
Breamboat
Riggs Realty
Joy Yore Son
Capital Traction Co
Ptee
Steamboat
Washington Gas TL
Tel
Tel Gow
Lanston Monotype
Greene-Cananea Copper - National Bank
American Geo Capital
Farmers and Mechanicis Federal
Lincoln
Metropolitan
Washington
BO Ma Trust Company Beooes
Sec
National Savings & ‘Trust i Union Trust Company
Washington Loan
Continental the Savings Bank
Home Savings Bank
Commerce and Savings
Washington Saving
Arlington
Corcoran of Firemen's
Chapin-Sacka D of
Vanerate Co
Mer ‘Trans and Storage
Security Storage Co
United States Treasury May 20 1914 financial condition highlights
Treasury report outlines ordinary and revenue disbursements for the month and year to date, with figures for revenue receipts 34 537 676 37 and total assets across general funds, gold reserves, and trust accounts. It notes balances, certificates, notes, and coin holdings, ending with redemption asset details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oedinars Everate
General Fund
Treasury Offices
United States
Treasury
Philpines
Ines Hsuberget
sTobe En Asseta
Bank Hotel
Panama Canal Opening Ceremonies Plan Ordered
The President signed an executive order placing the Panama Canal Commission in charge of the canal opening ceremonies in January 1915. Col George Goethals will head the committee as governor of the Canal Zone with Richard L. Metcalf as vice chairman. Other members include Cols. Goethal s, Gorgas, Rous, Seau, and Hodges. Headquarters will be in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal Commission
Canal
George Goethals
Canal Zone
Richard L. Metcalf
Cols. Ste
Gorgas
Rous
Seau
Hodges
Caty
Lis Washington
Wil
Wabash Plans Hopes to Raise 30 Million in Reorganization
Winslow S Pierce, chairman of Wabash Railroad, testified at the St Louis hearing before Missouri and other state public service commissions. He outlined a plan to issue 86 million in new stock, exchange for existing shares at par, and raise funds via cash from assessments and $14 million in refunding bonds to cover cash needs. He noted Kuhn Loeb & Co would back the underwriting and that Gould interests oppose the plan, with possible coercive steps to force payment. The hearing adjourned with cross examination ongoing aimed at detailing the syndicate role and stock exchange mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laslede Gas
Amer. Agricultural
Lehigh Valley
Amer
Louiavida & Nashville
American Can
Kansas
Tex
Car & Fay
National Lead
American Linaeed
N. Ys
New York Central
N. WH
H. Was
Amer. 3
Anaconda Mining Co
Pacific Mail
Atchison
Pacific Tel & Tel
Pennsylvania
ljAtchison Ptd
Wed
WMI
Atlantic Coast Line
Bet People's Gas
Baltimore & Ohio
C. & St Lace
Bethlehem Steel
Pittsburgh Coal
Brook
Pallman Palace
Sombo “LoonRay Consolidated
Canadian
Republic F & S
Boy
Chino Consolidated
Rock Island
Neck Island Co
Great West Bay
Chicago
Bfil
St. P
Noose Seaboard Air Line
Chicago & N. Er
Seaboard Air Line
Colorado Fuel Iron
Sloss-Shef 3. & I
Consolidated Gas
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Delaware & Hudson
Denver& Rio Grande
Tennessee Copper
Denver & Rio G. Pfd
Union Pacific
Eirie
United States Realty
United States Rubber
General Ek ‘Ic
United States Steel
Great Northern
UWS Steel Pfa
Great North
Utah Copper
Svc
Central
Sferere
Va.Caro, Chemical
Interborough-Met
Western Maryland
International Paper
Western Union
International Pump Sal
Westinghouse
Kansas City Southern
Wheel & Lake Erie
New York Stock Exchange
Oho
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
St. Louis
Gould
St Louis
Winslow S Pierce
The
Wabash Railroad
Missouri Public Service Commission
J L Minnis
Wabash
Treasury
Pierce
J Aspenwell Hodge
New York
Public Service
Ohio
Trials
Missouri’ Commission
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
P .Thompson
Dulnois
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain
Missouri Pacific
Iis
Local Produce Market Prices From Virginia to Florida
Wholesale market price list shows strong demand for home grown vegetables with mixed rates across states. Poultry and butter prices noted, with eggs, potatoes, tomatoes, citrus, and other fruits listed by sacks, crates, and baskets across Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and nearby regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New York State
Maine
Michigan
Florida View
Florida
South Carolina
South
Malaga
Washington cattle market fall lambs and calves prices
Fragmentary market notes show fall lambs at high per unit prices and veal calves quoted with various terms. The text mentions lamb receipts and an active demand, with figures like 198 and 163 indicating totals or averages, and references to balances and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
TILTIN THOMSON CASE SURPRISE FOR PROSECUTION
United States Attorney sharply denies a copy of an inspector statement was procured from Thomson and declines to examine the document. Cross examination reveals dispute over how the defense obtained another copy. Judge Gould postpones the jury until Monday morning as the trial resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wade H Ellis
R Golden Donaldson
Sateanny Peter G Thomson
Champion Coated Paper Company
Ham- Hilton
Ohio
Thomson
P Zantanger
Post Office Department
Sette
Barclay
Thomsons
Zantzinger
Hamilton
Ellis
Donaldson
Yantzinger
Washington
Justice Gould
Tide Sweeps Waterland As Docking Fails In New York
The Waterland, 95 feet long and the Hamburg American Line vessel Vaterland’s sister ship, drifted broadside down the North River for more than four miles while tugboats and ferries evacuated smaller craft. Thousands watched from riverfront towers as the ship scraped the bottom twice and docking finally succeeded on the fourth attempt. officials blamed a tow alongside a barge that blocked passage and the ebb tide for the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North River
Hoboken
Vaterland
Limer
Jeviathan
Hamburg-American Line
Ruger
Opposition to Crosser bill sparks scrutiny of street railway ownership
W D Kerr of New York testified before the House District committee resuming hearings on the Crosser bill. He urged evaluating the District government purchase of street railways from a commercial standpoint, arguing private operation under regulation or municipal ownership both hinge on rates and service quality. He warned that municipal ownership alone may not solve issues if regulation cannot improve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House District Committee
W. D Kerr
New York
Bureau of Publi Service Economics
District of Columbia
Richards Has Busy Tax Day
District Assessor Richards and his corps of assistants were kept busy all day yesterday meeting property holders who called to investigate the new triennial assessment. So far 2600 complaints have been registered. Appeals may be filed until June 1. Written appeals with prices paid, refusals and offers, and sworn statements will aid arriving at correct assessments. After June 1 the board will consider one block at a time. About one hundred cases a day are expected to be handled.
Arrest 11 in Alleged Plot In Indiana Indictments
Eleven men including Fabius Gwin former Democratic chairman of the Second district were arrested in Shoals Indiana by U S Marshal B H Schmidt on charges of conspiracy to fraudulently obtain civil service appointments. A dozen defendants face bail amounts around 1000 dollars. among the named are Brett Gwin I C Carothers Ambrose Strange Lemuel Renneker W B Shirfick Glayda Armstrong William Jackman and Harvey Guthrie. Several suspects allegedly impersonated other officials in examinations in New Albany and Mitchell over the past two years. J Carol and Fabius Gwin are charged with aiding the conspiracy. Also noted are brief references to Catholic bishops in Rome and private audiences with church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fabius Gwin
Second District
Shoals Ind
United States
B H Schmidt
Brett Gwin
Fabius I C Carothers
Internal Revenue
New Albany
Orta Carothers Wek. Strange
Ambrose Strange
Lemuel Renne
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Curb Market
Bia
Adams Express
wAmerican
Braden
vBraden
British American Tobacco
pBritish Amer Tobacco
Consolidated Gagris
Sue Giroux Consolidated - Goldfield Consolidated
Old Hit Consolidated
Greene-Canania
Intercontinental Rubber
Kerr Lake
la Rose Consolidated
Coal
Mason Valley Manhattan Transit
Marconi
Canadian Nipissing Mines
Riker-Hegeman Co
Tandard Chi
Yukon Gold
United Clear
Baltimore Securities
Jon Power
Cal
Houston Oil
United Rys
Elec
Leiey
Elec. Inc
NEW York Grain
I S &S
U.S
Hecht
Roe Boh
Ralves
Togs
Rte
Madium
IBM
Meryland
Paunsylvania
Strata
West Virginie
Lac
Jevy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Expresse
Dia
United States Express Company
NEW York Stock Market
I& Spae
Aed
Ebbitt
J. Heiskell
Bureau of Railway Economics
Ersuing
Charles H. Doing, Jr
Educational Committee of Washington
American Institute of Banking
Clearing House
Metropolitan Bank
Charles H. Howe
American Security and Trust Company
M. C
Twelfth Street
Local Stock Exchange
Goethals
Commission
Local Produce Market
Tiltin Thomson
New York Harbor
Washington Loan & Trust Co. Cor. Ltd
F Sts
John Joy Edson
Equitable Co-Operative Building Association
F Street
Equitable
Secon
Frank Preeside
Mansey Trust Company Capital
Frank A. Mansey
First Trust
Real Estate Trust CO
Columba
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Fifteenth Street
N. W
J. Thilman Hendrick Hendrick
15Th St
Washington Stock Exchange
Manhattan Life Insurance Co
Aaler Linotype Co
New York Way
Board of Cheviors
Sfer Jung
Richards
Indiana
Rome
Joseph J Tar
Green
Wis
Jote- Cort
John Ward
Leavenworth
Kans
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