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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1910
Page
2
New York stocks show a narrower market with professional activity in the week after election speculation. United States Steel Union Pacific Reading lead gains while Pacific and others recede. French and British influence noted as banks ease loan conditions and London weakens.
New York money market notes moderate London stock purchases in thin trading with gains centered on Steel common Union Pacific and Reading. Bank statement and lower call money rates support the mood while London’s purchases stem from speculation and no sharp business in U.S. outside the three favorites. Great Northern falls from rally. Seattle Exposition boosts last year’s comparison. Southern Railway gains amid a 2.12 percent dividend by Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific, described as regular from accumulated earnings since 1906.
The Washington Stock Exchange showed a calmer session with prices around Saturdays figures. Washington Gas sold $10,000 at par, Capital Traction 6s at 114, and Columbia Railroad 58 at 103, with traction stocks slightly heavy and odd lots limited. Second National Bank and Commercial shares traded, and Mergenthaler reached a new high while quotation lots stayed below 227.
The New York stock market information was received by W. DB. Sibbs & Co., bankers and members of the New York Stock Exchange, with affiliated involvement from the Chicago Board of Trade.
A dense listing from the United States Treasury and Washington stock and bond activity detailing Treasury receipts, deficits, and disbursements alongside notes on Washington Gas rights and prices. It lists Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric securities, National bank notes, and assorted bonds, with closing figures and outstanding issues. Also covers mining stocks, bank notes denominations, and commodity quotes from New York and Chicago markets, including wheat and corn futures and wholesale prices.
Washington cattle market shows varied pricing with hogs at 88 percent gross and calves at 10 cents per pound. Lambs at 6 6 percent, medium lamb and sheep values listed, reflecting a broad yet unclear dataset from a busy market day. London bank run subsides as deposits decline. Birbeck Bank troubles easing with officials suggesting the event is near its end.
William Stuart, a colored driver, faced police court on charges of disorderly conduct and bicycle theft from Daniel L. Reed. He admitted cussing but denied larceny, was found guilty, and ordered to pay about $70 fines. He claimed intoxication and sobered fit, then praised the judge before leaving.
The third annual convention of the Association of Official Seed Analysts opened at the Shersham Hotel with about 30 delegates. Many members are with the Department of Agriculture and other leading seed and plant experts attended. Speakers included BE Jenkins of Connecticut and Prof XL Bolley, with discussions on seed testing methods and apparatus.
Market notes show butter receipts at 4,070 packages with creamery varieties and several classifications. Cheese and egg values listed with steady to firm bids, poultry supply and prices, flour and pork trends, beef and other meats steady, and various commodities including cottonseed oil sugar and coffee cited with bid ranges and regional quotes.
New York receipts show beaves 4 070 head steady. calves 2 075 head lower. sheep and lambs slow and lower. hogs lower. Baltimore cattle week receipts 2 905 head against 4 815 last week. steers and cows varying. sheep and lambs week totals and prices noted. overall market mixed with weak tones.
Wheat firmer at 83 percent on spot. corn 56. oats 37. rye nominal 182. Health ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for catarrhal sufferers, claiming mucous membranes brighten through blood action and reduced inflammation.
A Washington meeting of automobile dealers is set for next Tuesday night November 22 on the second floor of Eck stein’s Cafe 1442 New York avenue northwest at 8 o’clock to decide if an automobile show will be promoted in the city this winter. Invitations go to all involved in car and accessory sales.
The Catholic Knights of America plan a Thanksgiving night ball at Convention Hall to raise funds for St. Joseph's Malele Orphan Asylum. The charity event supports orphan care, with donations gathered by a city canvass, enhancing annual contributions by the order.
In the District Supreme Court yesterday Mrs. Leona B Helm filed for a limited divorce from Edgar B Helm a clerk in the District government, alleging he deserted on October 21 199 and has since failed to support their two children. Railway convention opens today with Martin S Decker of the New York Public Service Commission William E Connolly acting secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission and other members of the executive committee of the National Association of Railway Com.
Frederick Ball, the carpenter, shot himself at his home 723 Fourth Street Northeast after a quarrel with his wife. He was taken to Casualty Hospital, remained conscious by yesterday, and doctors say he has a chance of recovery.
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