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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1914

Page

19

Market mixed as bonds outperform stocks on irregular day

London and New York reports show gold exports to Paris rising and antitrust actions in Washington affecting sentiment. Railroad bonds weaken while some Gould roads lag, and the bond market remains active yet choppy amid unclear foreign dealings and a Supreme Court tariff ruling.

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New York Stock Market Monday May 5

The New York stock market activity for Monday shows mixed trading as investors respond to early week data. Shares in major banks tech firms and industrials fluctuated with modest gains for select energy and consumer goods names amid cautious sentiment.

Wheat export rebound boosts Baltimore market outlook

A Baltimore market summary notes dull grain trading with No 2 red at 102 and Western red at 102 for wheat, and various oat and poultry prices. A long passage discusses official reports predicting U.S. wheat exports reaching 200 million bushels or more, with a possible total harvest near 300 million, and a positive impact on national wealth and the trade balance.

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Wall Street Gossips On Union Pacific And Market Slump

New York May 25 Wall Street sees a dull market after Union Pacific opened late at 10 15 and George J Gould extends May 29 to deposit notes for a one year extension. About 6 percent of the 25 million three year notes have been deposited. Daily stock volume has surged to 720000 on average this year, a record. Virginia debt fluctuations and sharp moves accompany any court decision, with past certs once cheap now priced high as a surge in bond dealings captivates investors.

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HOLEAND WRITES OF COPPER INDUSTRY THRIVES AND EXPORTS RISE

Great manufacturers of electrical apparatus report increased business and growing exportations of wheat and flour. Yet the American association shows gloom with skilled workers out of employment and a fall in exports. Beets sugar industry fears tax remedies. merchants warn of harsher times unless rates rise on eastern railroads.

United States New York Association of American Manufacturers Washington Association Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi River Ohio and the Potomac

New York Produce Prices Across Staples May 25

Daily market summary from New York shows steady to firm prices across butter cheese flour pork and beef. Notable levels include butter 11,200 tubs, cheese 1,000 boxes, flour spring patents around 4,604.90, and pork hide prices near 22.00 to 26.60 per hundred weight depending on cut.

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Live Stock Market Highlights Across Cities

Chicago markets show mixed results with hogs and cattle receipts varying. Prices range for hogs around 7.30 to 9.00, cattle steady with calves at 10.26, and sheep receipts totaling about 3.10 to 8.10 per head amid fluctuating demand. New York and Baltimore reports note lower to higher trends and week totals for cattle, calves, and sheep with steady to improving tones.

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Philadelphia Markets May Day Butter and Wheat Steady

Philadelphia markets report butter steady and eggs steady with quoted ranges for Western creamery extra and nearby firsts. No. 2 red wheat export and No. 1 northern Duluth export steady to higher, corn and oats near steady, poultry alive with varied prices for fowls and ducks in Western markets.

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New York Money Market May 25 Report

Mercantile paper at 4 percent, Sterling exchange firm with nine days to settle, demand at £8360, 436. Commercial draw at 185 percent, gold and silver rates noted. Goverment bonds irregular with railroad bonds, call money steady around 1.02 percent, ruling rate 3.5 percent. Time loans steady at 60 80 days, 2 percent, all months 3 percent.

New York Mercantile Paper

Metal Market Copper and Tin Prices Update in New York and London

In New York on May 2 copper markets show quiet spot and July activity with fractional changes. Copper futures in London hold steady with spot and futures bids near 25 pounds per ton, while TRON steel prices and Northern and Southern geathers quote mixed levels amid Cleveland warrants and partial London readings.

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Washington Steel Exchange notes and mandamus actions

The Washington Steel Exchange regular call showed cautious sentiment but broad support for major issues. Shippers filed mandamus in District Supreme Court to force action by the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Newburgh and South Shore line. Railroads seek to postpone spotting tariff deadlines to July 1, with extensions commonly granted.

Washington Steel Exchange Commission District Supreme Court Newburgh and South Shore Interstate Commerce Comission South Shore Line Interstate Commerce Commission Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Reading

Cap Traction R. R. 5a Bond Sale Report

Local stock exchange brief notes sales after call show Cap Traction R. R. 5a bonds at 107 percent for $500 and $500 at 107th, alongside Merkanthel Linotype and GAS bonds with ex-dividend status.

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United States Treasury financials and market notes May 2 1914

Treasury daily receipts total 2 452 358 90 with ordinary disbursements 2 073 572 49. Monthly revenue 2 478 608 08, year to date 597 062 227 93, ordinary disbursements 616 904 268 53. Records show gold coin and certificates totals, trust assets, and national bank notes. Washington cattle market lists prices for cattle hogs lambs and veal with current receipts and demand notes.

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New York Grain Market Briefs May Trading Notes

New York grain prices show spot firmness for wheat with No 2 red around 3. to 3.20 a bushel and July shipment bids. Corn and oats hold steady with standard white oats near 4.6 to 4.7 dollars and No 2 yellow corn around 8.1, while rye remains steady at about 2.0. Futures rallied briefly on dry weather concerns as May prices near 1.00 and September around 8.

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Oil Quotations and Butter Market Summary

Oil quotations for May 25 show credit balances at 190 dollars with runs totaling 110 992 and an average of 107 612. Shipments reach 95 558 with an average of 79 722. Elgin butter market news notes butter activity on May 25 in Elgin Illinois.

Local Produce Market Wholesale Prices

Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware fruits and vegetables in good demand. Poultry eggs butter and cheeses listed with nominal prices. Potatoes lettuce peppers cucumbers tomatoes apples oranges and other produce from Maine Michigan Florida South Carolina California and Cuba shown by crate basket or per box or per bunch.

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Roses Cover Graves Bury Dr Blackford Today

A Confederate memorial service in Alexandria honors war dead at the Lee Camp monument and Christ Church yard. The event featured drum band, hymns, and a salute as mourners gathered to honor veterans and fallen soldiers.

Ashington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria R. E. Lee United Confederate Veterans Prince and Washington Streets Lee Camp American Indian Guards Band Lee Camp Hall J. W Duffey Methodist Episcopal Church South J. C. Hemphill Washington William A Smoot Blanche Botchford Christ Church Yard Alexandria Light Infantry Everesses Dora Varney Blackford Episcopal High School William J. Morton Christ Church

Titanic Owners Win Limited Liability From Iceberg Collision

The U S Supreme Court ruled the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company liability in Titanic wreck suits is limited to American courts. About 200 claimants will recover virtually nothing, as salvage and passenger cargo money totaling around 91 000 cannot be awarded. The decision hinges on where a lone ship sinks, with dissent by Justice McKenna favoring British law.

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Thomson, Bilder, and Zantzinger Inspection Tale in Trial

Frederick Bilder testified for the government printing office in the Peter Thomson case, asserting that under bureau rules all paper inspection must be done by the printer’s board of inspectors. The defense argues Zantzinger’s inspection had no official link to the printing office, and that Champion Coated Paper Company could not have had dealings with Zantzinger. Attorney Elder stated only one printery inspection would occur, and that Zantzinger had been informed of this.

Frederick Bilder Atney Government Printing Office Peter ‘Thomson Seated Paper Company Hamilton Ohio M W P. Zantzinger Postofice Department Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer'’S Board of Inspectors

Tap Lines Share Ruling Spars With Rail Road Ownership Debate

Supreme Court upholds top line railways shared by lumber and trunk lines, ruling ownership does not violate interstate commerce. Court says ICC erred in banning reciprocal rate divisions and preserves Congress stance while reinforcing ICC authority to curb rebates and preferences.

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