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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1913

Page

2

Stocks Move Slowly as Bonds Hold Steady in Mixed Trade

New York stocks edged lower with pessimistic mood in early trading, while the market remained uncertain and bears cautious. Short interest stayed high, copper and steel sectors faced softer demand, and some mills warned of shutdowns. Money markets eased with call loans at 2 3 4 percent and New Haven notes absorbing demand. United States bonds steady with limited activity.

New York Bears New Haven United States New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Hibbs Building

Grain and dairy prices at Baltimore curb market November first

United States Treasury curb market report from Baltimore lists wheat prices for No 3 red and Western, oats standards and new, various egg quotes by Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby, butter varieties with per pound ranges, rails and prints butter, and poultry quotes for old hens, roosters, ducks, pigeons, turkeys, and geese with regional references and unit pricing.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Virginia

Live Stock Markets Trading Across Chicago and New York

Chicago reports clear hog and sheep gains with strong receipts and steady cattle. New York shows uneven cattle trading and weaker hogs though calf and veal markets vary. overall volume remains substantial across major livestock sectors.

Wall Street Gossip and Market Movements Report

Wall Street numbers show Monday through Wednesday trading under 250,000 shares, a new low for a midweek period this year. Prices listed for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and Smelting. NYSE denounces rumor campaigns aimed at eroding confidence in financial houses and vows to pursue culprits. Reports touch on Paris loans, Virginia Virginia Railway surplus, and West Virginia dam protests, with American railroads’ September income running $6,322,000 below last year despite higher gross earnings.

York American Agricultural Ge Eimerican American Tobacco and Armour & Co Atchison Atlantic Coast St Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Transit Central of Georgia Central Leather Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago & Alton Chicago Quincy Icago B. & Quincy I & Tor Chicago, R. Or Root R I. & Pac. Ry Colo. & Southern Denver & Rio Grande Delaware & Hudson Ev. da Distillers Erte Blinois Central Nterborough Marine Daeeneeneaactostorazcess Japan Kansas City Southern Lake Shore National Bus. of Mexico New York Central Oudinery N H. & Hartford cv Tiga Cor- Norfolk & Western Norfolk & Western cv Worthern Pacific Northern Pacific Oregon Neetece Penn. Co Ws General Fund Penn. Con Treasury Reading St. Louis San Union Pacific Co Union Pacific U G. Rubber Seteeres Teees Us Steel National Fbanks Virginia-Carolina Chemical Phillipp Western Manethee Westinghouse_Electric Wisconsin Central New York Stock Exchange Baltimore Ohio Virginian Railway West Virginia

New York Stock Market Report by Hibbs & Co

W B Hibbs and Co provide a market update on New York stocks. The report notes trading activity and prices across major listings, with emphasis on notable gains and declines observed in the day's session.

Baltimore Securities and New York Money Market Brief

New York money markets report mixed rates with short term papers at 2 percent and 4 per cent ranges. Sterling exchange shows strength with 80 day demand notes and government bonds and railroad shares steady amid unsettled conditions.

New York

Local Exchange Holds Steady Amid Market Quiet at Close

No sentiment shift in investing circles as the market shows little movement. Washington Gap eased to 89 1/2 on two lots, Capital Traction improves with confidence returning. Trading limited to small blocks with modest gains, United States Trust offered at 135, and most issues unchanged or lightly bid. Annual exchange meeting reelects officers Benjamin Woodruff president and others, with new governors elected to fill vacancies.

Washington Washington Railway and Electric Common Mergenthaler Lanston Benjamin Woodruff Charles J. Bell Allan I. Walker James M. Green William BE. Hibbs A. K. Parrin Board of Governors C. P. Williams C. H. P. Johnson Daniel Fraser

Barrett Plans Trade Jaunt Across South America

Plans for a South American trade excursion under the Ilncis Manufacturers Association were announced after a conference between Director General John Barrett of the Pan American Union and Edward N. Hurley of Chicago. Stops include Barbados, Para, Pernambuco, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo, Uruguay, and Buenos Aires. Senators Wis, George Ade, John T. McCutcheon, and railroad president Samuel Fetton are expected to accompany the party.

Ilncis Manufacturers’ Association John Barrett Pan-American Union Edward N. Hurley Chicago Barbados West Indies Para Pernambuco Bahia Rio de Janeiro Santos Brazil Montevideo Uray Buenos Aires Wis George Ade John T. McCutcheon Samuel Fetton

Local Wholesale Produce Prices from Virginis Market

Wholesale prices list fruits vegetables and dairy by region and item. Includes Virginia Maryland Delaware supply demand notes and varied pricing for poultry butter cheese greens and citrus with unit measures and ranges.

Virginis Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware New York State West Virginia Virginia Maine Florida California New York

Washington Cattle Market Report Sparks Mixed Prices

Washington cattle market notes spring lambs hogs and sheep with per pound figures and dressed pork values. Veal calves and choice veal show quoted prices amid steady demand and regional activity.

New York Cotton Market Quiet Amid Revised Penalties

New York on November 18 saw a quiet cotton market as traders awaited the New York revision committee meeting and census figures. Fluctuations were irregular with late trading easy on rumors of limited changes to penalties for low grade local deliveries, closing scarcely lower by 7 to 12 points on most contracts.

New York New York Revision Committee Aches

Daily Cotton Market Report from New York and London Copper Quiet

The market notes copper in New York and London showing quiet activity with quotes for spot and futures. Variations include 1%8 copper, electrolytic and casting pricing, Northern and Southern grades, and Cleveland warrants with scattered figures across pounds and pence.

New York New London Cleveland

Holland Tells Of New Openings For Capital Investment

New York reports show renewed confidence among investors about large capital placements after recent hesitancy. The piece outlines opportunities for railroad funding, new barge canal projects in the Northwest, Hudson River deepening, and major hydro electric developments in the South, including Tennessee River power near Chattanooga.

Holland Tennessee River Chattanooga Nashville South George Westinghouse Atlanta Molland

Weyler Resigns Catalonia Governorship Amid Political Dispute

Capt. Gen. Valeriano Weyler, famed for his Cuba role, quits as governor of Catalonia on grounds of liberal politics and disagreement with the conservative Spanish government. He remains popular and faced efforts to retract his resignation.

Nga Madrid Valeriano Weyler Catalonia

Licenses for Vendors Targeted by Alexandria Police

Vendors and peddlers selling without proper license tax must be arrested and brought to the police court per board instructions. Non residents are selling fish and other goods. cigars are left at doors. New charters granted to A. M. Keen Inc and 3. H. Garage and Reconstruction Co both of Alexandria. Knights Templar to visit Culpeper. Miss Margaret B. King and A L Atkinson wed. funeral of Joseph F. Johnson. amateur minstrel show rehearsals for charity benefits in Alexandria.

Knights Templar Culpeper Ashington Fost Bureau King Street Alexandria Board of Police Commissioners Knight Virginia Corporation Commission A. M. Keen, Inc 3. & H. Garage and Reconstruction Company,Inc Associated Players Opera House Elks’ Charity

Still Hope For Pact Good Time To Negotiate

New Yorker Dr Stephen S Wise after a conference with President Wilson praised his approach to a new commercial treaty with Russia. He said the President and Secretary Bryan aim to recognize American passports without religious discrimination and that Wilson is a strong leader trusted by the American people. Wise also credited Wilson with patience and wisdom in the Mexican problem and international statesmanship.

Mexico Wilson Stephen S Wise New York Bryan Russia State Department Brsin

New Deadly Bacillus Found At Wedding in Nantes

In Cholet Maine et Loire France a wedding party poisoned 50 guests. Dr Rappin of Nantes Pasteur Institute reports a previously unknown bacillus causing eight deaths and later additional fatalities among nonattendees. The bacillus measures 1 to 51,000 of a millimeter, with a peculiar color and named Bacillus hypertoxicus. Dr Rappin continues investigation into its nature.

Nantes France Cholet Maine Et Loire Rappin Pasteur Institute

Absence of Park Commissioner Triggers Short Term Replacement

New York mayor appoints Ja Louis F. La Roche as acting Park Commissioner for 20 days after the disappearance of Charles B. Stover on October 16. Stover has not been heard from since leaving his office, drawing mixed reactions from friends who suspect he is safe in seclusion. The episode echoes two prior disappearances of Stover lasting several weeks.

New York Charles B. Stover Kine Stover Ja Louis F. la Roche Department of Parks

New York Produce Prices and Summary of Commodities

New York market listings show butter steady with receipts around 8,600 and cheese firm at 1,800 boxes. Eggs quiet with 9,000 receipts. pork, beef, and lard firm, while cottonseed oil, sugar, coffee, and petroleum show steady to firm quotes. Potatoes, peanuts, and cabbages remain steady and unchanged.

New York Wisconsin Mesa Middle West Ciascovade Rio Cordova

New York Grain Report Nov 19 Market Styles WHEAT CORN OATS

New York grain report dated November 19 shows steady spot wheat with No 2 red at 87 percent nominal c f New York export basis. afloat No 1 Northern Duluth at 95 percent f o afloat. futures firmer on export sales with December 95 and May 98 15-16. Corn steady on old No 2 yellow at 25 elevator domestic. oats and barley steady.

New York Duluth

Chicago Grain gains amid Argentine wheat outlook

Argentine wheat prospects above parity lift Chicago grain futures with firm to steady tone across markets. No. 2 red and No. 2 spring wheat trade around mid 90s and 80s, corn and oats hold steady. local selling softens gains while bull leadership nudges provisions higher.

Chicago Argentina

Astrological Outlook For The Day Of Prominence Seekers

In the morning sign messages urge seeking preferment from authorities and dealings with high officials. Sun and Saturn favor diplomacy, land purchases, and commerce with officials, officials, military leaders, and merchants of gold or enamel. The forecast praises self denial, naval ventures, and hopeful marriages for girls while warning of resource drains and business anxieties ahead.

Saturn Boyd McClure

24 Bodies Recovered From Acton Mine No 2

Acton Ala Nov 19 searchers ended work this morning removing 24 bodies from Acton mine No 2 of the Alabama Fuel and Iron company. A explosion yesterday injured six men and thirteen escaped unhurt, recovering the scene.

Acton Ala Acton Alabama Fuel and Ironompany

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