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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
10
Treasury note and call money figures show steady rates with minor gains and varied loan terms. The report notes sun time loans and mercantile paper levels, alongside silver, dollar, and government bond steadiness, with railroad bonds described as irregular.
Baltimore markets report prices for wheat with various red grades and oats, poultry and live poultry prices, pigeons, ducks, turkeys, geese, and egg and butter notes. Regional meat prices cover Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and Pennsylvania markets, with mixed bid offers and per pound values.
Boston November 11 closing quotations show copper and molybdenum firms, with consolidated and un consolidated miners listed among various industrials. Butter prices edge higher with creamery and fancy grades noted, while wheat corn and oats hold steady and poultry markets remain mixed with slight changes.
A garbled market update from New York notes grain and corn spot activity with weak to steady movements. Mentions exports, price indications, and instability amid unclear figures and fragmented phrases. Names appear as stray labels rather than clear entities.
New York November 11 quotations on the stock exchange rose sharply with rail and industrial shares leading gains after yesterday’s decline. Foreign buying aided the rise with London trading about 12 000 shares. Copper shares benefited from a rally in copper abroad while an arbitration board wage award for Eastern road workers provided a factor for higher rates in speculation. Bonds were irregular. total sales par value 2 246 000. United States bonds unchanged on call.
Bond listings show Attlis-Chalmers 6s, American Agricultural 4s, American Tel 4s, American Tobacco 4s, Armour & Co 4s, Atchison 4s and 5s, Atlantic Coast Line 4s, Baltimore & Ohio 4s, Brooklyn Transit, Central of Georgia, Chesapeake & Ohio 4s, Chicago and Alton 4s, Chicago & Quincy 4s and 4s, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 3s and 4s, Denver & Rio Grande 6s, Erie 4s and 4s, Illinois Central 4s, Missouri Pacific 4s and 1 1/2, Norfolk and Western 4s, Northern Pacific 4s, Reading 4s, St Louis and San Francisco 4s, Southern Pacific 4s, Interborough-Metropolitan and Inter-Marine, Union Pacific 4s, United States Rubber 6s, United States Steel 4s, Virginia-Carolina Chemical 4s, Wabash 4s, Western Maryland 4s, Westinghouse Electric 4s, Wisconsin Central 4s, with bid and offer quotes.
New York reports a mixed trading session with bank and railroad stocks moving as investors reassess oversold conditions. New Haven bond plans face court action while Norfolk and Western highlights strong spending on track and equipment since 1896, with maintenance and debt figures noted.
Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange showed tight action at balance as Washington Railway and Electric drew unusual attention due to a public utilities commission inquiry. Shares moved modestly with varied bids and modest gains. notable activity included Arlington Fire and Capital Traction trades. The Seventh Street Savings Bank joined clearing house with Second National Bank as agent. bank deposits exceed $230 000.
Wholesale quotes for produce across Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware with strong demand for fruit and vegetables. Poultry prices list spring chickens hens turkeys. butter and eggs values shown. assorted vegetables and fruits with numerous per unit and per crate or box prices across regional suppliers.
The New York cotton market finished barely steady with a net decline as selling by long spot interests and liquidation by recent buyers pushed prices down. Southern spots showed slack demand while interior demand remained steady. major crop news was limited to a Memphis firm’s 15 million bale estimate.
New York reports a Washington view on government purchase and operation of telegraph and telephone networks. The piece weighs financial and economic concerns, noting high implied values, possible confiscation or taxation effects, and the need for substantial fresh capital for expansion and innovation.
Judge Sheldon refused to enjoin the New Haven Railroad from issuing 67 million in debenture bonds after a bill by ex Governor Bulkeley. Rhode Island Bank Commissioner Newhall ruled the issue illegal under state law requiring earnings to cover twice interest. In New York the NYNH&H directors extended the bond subscription date to November 26 with a 65 percent payment due.
New York dairy and meat items show firm creameries and steady pork and beef while eggs and poultry vary. Wheat flour and hay hold steady. sugar and coffee markets show unsettled to steady shifts with raw sugar firm and refined stable.
Chicago and New York animal markets report mixed to steady demand. Hog receipts near 23,000 with prices down small amounts. cattle receipts around 6,000 with generally steady to dull trading. sheep and lambs active with strong New York demand. hogs corral and trough figures noted.
The Post advertises the Eastman Premo Camera as a fine Christmas present. It touts a compact size with a booklet and a 2-pack of twelve exposures, noting simple setup and quick results for home photography.
The Unitarian conference of the middle States and Canada urged prompt redress by the President and Washington officials for alleged injustice to colored employees in Federal departments. A resolution states that some white citizens object to associating with colored workers and that segregation violates the principles of equality on which the government stands.
In New Harmony Indiana a 73 year old farmer, Collin M McCord, sues to obtain a perpetual injunction preventing his son Charles R McCord and his granddaughter Ruth from visiting his home except by invitation. The complaint alleges Charles R McCord had long refused contact with parents and moved in with them with Ruth in March, 1912, and since then they have stayed without paying board.
The American Graphophone Company announces Dividend No 62 of 1 3/4 percent on the preferred capital stock. Payment is due November 15 to stockholders of record at the close of business November 1. By order of the Directors, Edward D Baston, President.
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