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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

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Market slips as St Louis and San Francisco receivership worries bloom

New York May 28 sentiment remains clouded by the St Louis and San Francisco receivership with heavy selling across rails and copper issues. Canadian Pacific liquidation dominates activity while Reading Union Pacific Amalgamated Copper and American Smelting hold near lows. London brokers report abroad fears with Panama bonds rising on call. Total par sales reach 2.37 million dollars.

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Boston Closing Prices Report

Fall lambs and spring lambs listed with bid and offer quotes. Hog prices show mixed bids with adjustments. Market summaries note activity levels and price ranges across the livestock sections.

Washington Stock Exchange and market notes

Washington Gas and Potomac Electric trading shown with wide fluctuations, plus district bank notes and local securities activity. Reports include commodity prices, futures directions, and district banking association meeting plans at New Willard with officers and delegates listed.

District of Columbia Bankers’ Association New Willard Council of Administration American Bankers' Association Boston Seventh Street Savings Bank H. H. McKee B. F. Saul George BE. Fleming A. EK. Parris John Poole

New York Cotton Sees Unsettled Market After Reports

The New York cotton market opened steady then fell as near month liquidation and favorable crop reports pressured prices. May contracts dropped to a net loss of 11 points before closing steady with a net loss of 2 to 10 points. Private crop data showing 4.7 percent acreage increase contributed to later declines.

New York

Daily Cotton Market Report Opens May in New York

May offerings for June 15 at 38 Copper steadiness with 16.90 to 18.00 quoted. Copper arrivals reach 2200 tons with exports low. IRD reports 34 774 tons. London quiet with futures at about £48. Dull market tone noted. scattered notes from Cleveland and North Lima. Cred balances hover near 2.50. Shipments total 8771 units.

New York Middle West Cordova Southern Chicago Hecht Beever Texas Internal Revenue United States Treasury National Bank Ury Philippine Treasury Tepes Vey National London Cleveland

Wall Street Gossip on Ex Dividend Stocks and Market Slide

Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific set ex dividend tomorrow of 2 1/ mod percent, along with Norfolk and Western General Electric and American Express. St Louis San Francisco stock hits low after exchange open, with massive trading and receivership concerns. Market decline marks worst in days, prices near yearly lows as private investors fare better than fund dealers.

New York Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Pennsylvania Norfolk and Western Common General Electric American Express St. Louis San Francisco Stock Exchange Goi.co Wah New New York City Honda Uniav Rereen Stack Exchange

Philadelphia markets report a mixed dairy and produce note

Market wire from Philadelphia shows little change in botter and cheese prices with firmer near term tones on certain items. Western and New York dairy quotes hold steady while grain and potato listings remain unchanged amid partial Easter context.

Philadelphia F. c New York New Duluth

Holland Tells Of Flagler's Florida Railroad Work

New York May 38 Henry M Flagler built a vast Florida railroad system linking Atlantic ports to the interior and extending to Key West He and Rogers began with strong capital and foresight Flagler rode the smoking car to Grand Central and spoke at length of Florida's resources and future growth The canalization of rivers and sea bridge to Key West were slated to unlock rich agricultural and industrial potential in the South

New York Henry M. Flagler Florida Flagler Mr Plagler H. H. Rogers Standard Ofl Company Rogers Appalachian Range Tidewater Norfolk Mr. Flagler Key West Mr. Rogers Grand Central Station South Miorida Flagier Philadelphia Boston St. John’s River Sanford Lake Kinsimmee Caloosahatcher River Everglades United States Lake Okeechobee Miami Jacksonville Milami Panama Canal Cuba Habana Flagter Holland

Frisco Contested as Receivers Appointed Denials Emphasized

Vice president Campbell denies differences with Yoakum after receivers were appointed for the Frisco system and its Chicago and Eastern Illinois subsidiary. Financial circles foresee a battle for control while bondholders and 1200 St. Louis holders face large losses from Frisco share shrinkage totaling about 7 million dollars.

St. Louis James Campbell San Francisco North American Company Frisco System B. F. Yoakum Yoakum Federal Court Winchell Frisco Parentine Chicago Eastern Illinois New York Speyer & Co

Dissolution of tobacco trust under review by AG McReynolds

Attorney General McReynolds continues study of the decree dissolving the tobacco trust to ensure compliance and disappearance of any remaining semblance. He has reached a conclusion, but a formal inquiry will follow if warranted. Also includes market summaries for wheat, oats, eggs, butter, and poultry prices from Baltimore and regional points.

McReynolds Tobacco Trust Wickersham

Defends Steel Financing Denies Monopoly Plan

New York May 2 Judge Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel testified in the Sherman antitrust suit that he and J P Morgan never discussed creating a steel monopoly or suppressing competition. He said the effort was to extend trade and foster competition and denied overcapitalization claims. He noted properties were worth the price and Carnegie's sale spurred the organization.

New York Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Fits J. P. Morgan Gary Steel Corporation Lake Superior John D Federal Steel Company Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Steel Company Morgan Carnegie Company Mingis Steel Company

W Morse Elected President of Hudson Navigation Co

Charles W Morse was elected today president of the Hudson Navigation Company, owner of steamboats on the Hudson River. Morse previously led the line in 1909 before being deposed, then restored after transfers of interest to bankers syndicate.

New York Mat Charles W. Morse Hudson Navigation Company Hudson River Morse John W. McKinnon

Hudson Navigation elects C. H. Livingstone director

Among the directors elected by the Hudson Navigation Company Tuesday was Colin H. Livingstone, president of the Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat Company. Livingstone, a local banker and steamboat operator, has long been involved with the Hudson Navigation Company and holds a large stock block. James M. Gifford of the Columbia participates in the report of new directors.

Hudson Navigation Company Charles W. Morse Colin H. Livingstone Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat Company Mr. Livingstone Iis James M. Gifford Columbia

Knickerbocker Trust Elects Chairman of Board

Knickerbocker Trust Companies of New York elected a chairman of the board. The firm has recently placed the steamer Herkshire into service, costing 1,200 40, and touted as the finest and largest river vessel. It made its maiden trip last week.

Knickerbocker Trust Campans of New York Eombans Herkshire

Woman Takes Poison For Medicine In Mercury Incident

Mrs Rae Chessman wife of a druggist in New York May 28 took a mercury tablet thinking it was headache medicine. She was rushed to a brony hospital and treated with whites of eggs and a stomach pump. She remains conscious in severe pain and physicians say outcome depends on the next several days.

New York Siffer Ne Rae Chessman Rrony Macon Hieago Heasman Iler

Theatres Offer Faust and Tales of Hoffman at National

The Abar English Grand Opera Company presents Faust on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday and Tales of Hoffman the rest of the week at the National with an alternating cast led by Sciarrett Simondet Crosby Savage Siemann Adkins Herbert Latham Vernon Tyler Cantor Adams. Also Columbia Players present Lovers Lane Clyde Fitch play about a New England town minister stirring discord. Poli Players offer The Country Boy a New York story of ambition and redemption. Cosmos features Fight Vassar Girls with Happy Lorenz Dorothy De Schelle and cast. Kalem’s From the Manger to the Cross screens at Casino as a reverent five-reel Jesus story.

Abar English Grand Opera Company National Faust Offenbach Salvatore Sciarrett Georges Simondet Phoebe Crosby Ruby Savage Mabel Siemann Morten Adkins Jayne Herbert Cordelia Latham Paul Vernon Francis J. Tyler Bernard Cantor Kuffe Samuel Adams Columbia Players Clyde Fitch New England Edgar Selwyn New York Poli Players Broadway Vassar Girls Cosmos Happy Jack" Lorenz Conk and Gertie Falls Natalie Kabel Comedienne

Belasco Panama Pictures Draw Crowds for Daily Showings

Rear Admiral Galby M Chester supervised the canal series while Frederic Villiers directed Balkan War scenes. The Belasco program titled The Making of the Panama and Actual Scenes of the Balkan War is shown in natural color using the Kinema-process at the Belasco theater, attracting large daily audiences.

Belasco Panama Pictures

Glen Echo to Feature Memorial Day Program and Films

A special Memorial Day program at Glen Echo will begin at 7 PM with dancing, an augmented orchestra, and two new motion pictures. The park aims for a record crowd, noting all half-day amusements free. Sunday schools across the Capital have scheduled six days, underscoring Glen Echo’s popularity as an outing venue.

Gien Echo Parks Management Ae Glen Echo

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