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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1914

Page

2

Market Mixed as Bonds Outshine Stocks Amid Uncertain Outlook

London and New York reported a cheerful tone while U S conditions showed conflicting signals. Government antitrust probes and railroad issues weighed on sentiment as bonds led activity, some Gould roads among the weakest, with overall irregular trends and a decline in foreign account dealings. Total bond sales neared 7.19 million dollars with a one half per cent gain on call.

London New York Washington Congress United States Supreme Court United States Commerce Court Interstate Commerce Commission Berlin United States

New York Bond Market Figures and Ticker Listings

A dated survey of New York bond market quotes listing numerous issues from American Agricultural to Western Union. The compendium names issuers such as American Cotton OV, Chesapeake & Ohio, Illinois Central, General Electric, Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania, Southern Pacific, and Western Union with quoted prices and yields, reflecting a broad debt and equity ticker across railroads, utilities, and industrials.

New York Mays American Agricultural Amerikan ‘Tel & Telco American Smelting American Tobacen Bs Vemour & Co Mas Alwahisongen Mtenison Oyts Anantle Coast Line Baltimore & Chinas Baltimore & Ohig Mas Sethlohwin Stee Res Franklyn Transit Co Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago B & Quincy F & Quincy Great Western Mil & St P Mil & St KT & Pac Bihrt & Fac Ry Northwestern Colorado & Southern Denver & Ric Chande Gisethers Necucl Briegen General Electric Cigar Northern Ist Tilinais Central Kansas City Southern Vale Shore Asgetl & Meyers F Wiliard Ilaville & Naghvile Massouri Kan Texas Srcurl Pacific Pennsylvania Ray Consolidated Atte Republic Steal Fe (Lo St Louis Texas & Pacific Third Avenue Adj Tinton Pace Rupher Water Steel Se Virginia-arolina Chemical Western Union Weatinghouse Electric

Copper Industry Thrives as Electrical Apparatus Makers Report Growth

The CURB MARKET notes growing copper demand from electrical equipment makers with increased production and exports of wheat and flour boosting the visible trade balance in favor of the United States. Major manufacturers report rising business and optimism per new market reports.

United States

Wheat export boom steadies U S economy in 1900s era

Holland notes official reports show sharp rebound in American wheat exports, projecting as much as 200 million bushels this year and up to 250 million with Canada, valuing exports near 250 million dollars. Harvest could reach about 900 million bushels, offsetting gloomy business signals, with expected yearly trade balance around 550 million.

United States British North America Washington North America Canada Holland

Wall Street Dullness Follows Union Pacific Extension Move

New York May Day traders desclamand dull activity as Union Pacific gains time to May 29 on 25 million three year notes. George J. Gould reports 65 percent of notes deposited with Union Trust Company, with hopes rest to deposit and extend. Market viewed with caution as daily share volume sinks to low levels while gold shipments to Paris rise to 15 million.

New York Union Pacific Ita Wall Street George J. Gould Missouri Pacific Railway Company Mr. Gould Union Trust Company Ind Paris Europe

Mandamus fight and rail tariff shifts in local notes

Local financial notes report mandamus proceedings in the District Supreme Court over the Newburgh and South Shore Railway to compel ICC action on common carrier status. Stock demand remains steady with Mergrentheler strong. Potomac Electric trades firm at par. Applications seek July extension for spotting tariffs on multiple railroads and minor Nichols Avenue hearing updates.

Nichols Avenue Public Utilities” Commission Washington Railway and Electric Company Congress Heights Manicipa District Supreme Court Newburgh South Shore Railway Interstate Commerce Newburgh and South Shore Mergrntheifers Lea Mergentheler Potomac Electric Consolidated da Interstate Commerce Commission Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Reading

New York Produce Prices Mixed Across Cheese Eggs Poultry and Grains

A New York market listing dated May 25 outlines prices for dairy, eggs, poultry, sugar, flour, cornmeal, hay, pork, beef, lard, cottonseed oil, and coffee. Entries cover state and nearby origins, graded conditions, and varying qualities with numeric quotes for fresh, firm, and dressed goods.

New York Arata Pennsylvania Heenery Coarsa Prima South America

Chicago and New York Live Stock Markets May 23

Market summary for hogs cattle sheep and calves across Chicago New York and Baltimore reports receipts and current price ranges. Hogs steady to easy with varied prices. cattle receipts and steady to higher trends. sheep and lambs mixed with fluctuating values. weekly totals indicate broader demand and price movements in multiple regions.

Chicago Beavas Nleckers Fonda New York Baltimore Roary S.tamesd Ravelpla Oslves

Philadelphia Markets May Report A Mix Of Staples

Philadelphia markets report steady butter and eggs with varied receipts and prices. Wheat corn oats and cheese show mixed tones with no dramatic shifts while poultry remains alive and dressed offerings fluctuate across grain and regional quotes.

Philadelphia Westert New York Duluth

New York Money Market Update May Report

New York money market figures show Mercantile paper at 4 percent with related rates for Storing exchange and commercial bills around 4.85 percent. Government and railroad bonds display irregular activity with call money near 4.2 percent and time deposits holding steady around 3 to 6 percent.

New York Mercantile Paper

Copper and Iron Prices Steady in Spot and Futures

The Metal Market New York reports copper steady with bids around 13.70 to 14.25 and 468 3-40 futures at 63 16. Iron quotes hold firm with No. 1 Northern 15.95 45.78 and No. 4 Northern 45.00 15.50. No. 1 Southern copper at 1.75 38.25 and No. 3 Southern at 14. u0001500. Cleveland warrants noted near 62 Tid. London listings referenced.

York Adams Express New York Mons Kerr Lake Riker-Hee Hounton Cailan Toni Clear Unite Atny Yukon Bea Baltimors Con Fower Con Coal Flouston Ud Ak &Ela Galveston Baltimore City Charleston Wilmington Mo & Chris Norfolk Ws Sr Baltimore Boston Houston Stesnphis Pe Augusta Little Rock Granby Consolidated Rae Greene-Cananea North Butte North Lake Qld Dominion Utah Consolidated Youn Targe Utah Copper Co Amslier Apringers Muscory Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia Janey Ponpuyt Dow Ohio Penostvania Anil Jely Northern Southern Cleveland London

United States Treasury Receipts and Disbursements Report

Treasury figures show revenue receipts for the day and month, with ordinary disbursements and annual totals. The document lists general fund assets and liabilities at Treasury offices including gold and silver holdings, Treasury notes, and cash balances, ending with livestock market notes and a note on demand for supplies.

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NY Grain Market Report from May Day Trade

New York grain prices show mixed activity with wheat and corn firming on dry weather expectations. Spot wheat steady to higher, futures retreating early then recovering on weather concerns. corn and oats steady, rye mixed. no significant export movements reported amid quiet trading conditions.

New York Duluth Manitoba

Oil Quotations and Butter Market Report

Oil City Ps May 25 reports credit balances at 1.99 with runs totaling 160993 and average 107617. Shipments amount to 5308 with an average of 79728. Elgin AL Butter market notes 25 percent butter at Elgin but details sparse.

Oil City Elgin, AL

Local Produce Market Wholesale Prices Report

Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware fruits and vegetables in good demand. Home grown vegetables moderate. Poultry alive: spring chickens hens turkeys with varied prices. Eggs nearby fresh Virginia West Virginia and southern Virginia. Potatoes main state Michigan Florida and other potatoes with assorted prices. Various vegetables and fruits listed with crate basket and per unit prices. Green fruits include California oranges Jemans Cuban pineapples Molaga grapes apples Florida oranges and grapefruit with stated prices.

Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Elgin New York State West Viroica Mains Michigan Florida Tigpo CO South Carolina Bogloo South Carona

Titanic Owners Win Damage Claims Limited In America

The Titanic liability ruling held Oceanic Steam Navigation Company liable only under American law, limiting claims from about 91 000 to 13 000 000 dollars. Justice McKenna dissented, favoring British law, while attorney A L Brougham asserted the claimants may pursue full liability despite the verdict.

America Supreme Court Oceanic Steam Navigation Company J. Bruce Lemay New York A.L. Brougham Sdour Tlianle Platmants Theclamants Steamship Company Teohohalbie

Confrontations and funerals mark Alexandria news day

A colored man was fined 50 dollars and jailed six months for assaulting a trolley conductor amid a possible mayhem charge. Dr Latncelo t Minor Blackford’s funeral is set for 4 pm at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia. The Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company president resigns. Robert L. Payne to succeed him as secretary treasurer. W Carver named to fill vacancy. Frank Waldvogel of Armour & Co. injured by a freight train. Clarence Wyckoff, 31, dies at Burke's Station. funeral at Lee's undertaking today.

French Chemical Company Wiliam F. Smith Washington Virginia Electric Line Charles Butler Washington Butler Smith Virginia George Wrencn John FP. Robinson Arong Alexandria Fer Uizer and Chemical Company Robert L. Payne W. Carver Payne Frank Waldvogel Armour & Co Potomac Alexandria County Union Station Alexandria Hospital M.D. Delaney

Trial testimony on paper contract inspector Zantzinger

Frederick Hilder lawyer for the government printing office testified in Criminal Court No 1 for Peter Ghormnson of Champion Coated Paper Co of Hamilton Ohio. He said inspection of paper under contract to the bureau of engraving and printing should be by the duintery s board of inspectors. The defense contends Zantzinger s inspection was unrelated to the printing office and Champion could not have dealt with him. Elder testified there was only one inspection for the printery and Zantzinger was informed of this.

Frederick Hilder Government Printing Office Peter Ghormnson Champion Coated Paper Company Hamilton Ohio Burie M. Wo Zantzinger Postoffice Econst Bureau of ‘Engraving and Printing Duintery Board of Inspectors Zantzinger Elder

TAP LINES SHARE HURDLES RULING SHAPES RAIL RATE CASE

Supreme Court rules that railroads under common ownership with timber and lumber interests may share through rates, United States Interstate Commerce Commission not allowed to condemn such common ownership as rebates. Justice Day writes the decision with emphasis that Congress did not bar joint ownership in interstate commerce. The ruling upholds the commission’s authority to prevent preferences and rate divisions.

Anderson A. ¥. Bishop C. C. Tucker Squire, Sanders & Dempsey William L. Day Cleveland Justice Day United States Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court Congress Jie Eastern Railroade Justan Harlan By & Company Commission

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