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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1913

Page

5

Market Rises as Bank Rate Hike Fails to Halt Decline

London raises the Bank of England discount rate to 4 1/2 percent after a $15 million gold loss last week. Canadian Pacific advances 3 1/2, Amalgamated Copper up 2, Steel Reading Union Pacific climb. The bond market stays steady as reserves fall, U S 4s unchanged on call but near a new low.

Castadian Pacific Amalgamated Copper New York Qoet Canadian Pacific Steel Reading Union Pacific Bank of Germany Southern Pacific United States

New York Bond Market Summary from October 2

The report outlines activity in the New York bond and stock markets for Thursday October 2 as received by W. B. Jobe & Co from the TBBA Building.

W. B. Jobe & Co Tbba

United States Treasury Money Rates and Market Notes

United States Treasury notes show money on call firm at 2 1 2 to 3 percent. Time loans for 60 days at 4 percent and 90 days at about 4 1 2 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted around 5 to 6 percent. Silver bar at 61 1 2 cents per ounce. Government bonds described as easy with rail rates steady.

New York Sterling Coxcha Ze Rallrae

Live Stock Market Summary Chicago and New York

Chicago hogs receipts 23 000 steady to a shade lower with bulk sales 8 30 to 9 75 value mixed 8 10 to 9 00. cattle receipts 4 500 slow to steady beeves 7 15 to 9 40 Texas steers 6 90 to 7 90 stockers and feeders 6 30 to 7 85 cows and heifers 3 75 to 5 65 calves up to 68. sheep receipts 32 000 steady to strong native sheep 3 75 to 4 85 yearlings 4 90 to 6 90 lambs 6 00 to 6 75 New York cattle beeves 1 900 dressed 12 1 GALVES receipts 270 steady calls 6 00 to 8 00 city dressed 15 20 country dressed 1 % 18 sheep and lambs receipts 2 400 steady 8 00 to 4 50 lambs 6 00 to 6 75.

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Washington gas and electric bond market notes

After midday trading Wash RY and Elec bonds show 4s and 5s with varied prices including a 1000 at 82 percent and 2000 at 82.54. District Nat Bank and Commercial Nat Bank issue small lots at 15 percent and 19.5 percent while United States Trust offers 130 and 132. Washington Gas and Gas Bonds trade sparse sizes with notable 26 at 65 percent and 2 at 86 percent.

Riggs Realty Wash. Ry Flex Potomac Elec Capital Traction Elec. Prd District Nat. Bank Commercial Nat. Bank Elec United States Trust Washington Gas Elec. Com Baltimore Power Endgen Houston Seaboard United Ays City Penn Basia United Rys United Rys Elec. Inc Wash, Balto. & A. Ba Mabe

New York Produce Market Fluctuates on Oct Arrivals

New York reports mixed commodity tones with butter firm at 500 tubs, eggs unchanged after 10 400 car, poultry dull with Western demand, flour and meal steady, pork steady at 19.76 to 71.50 per barrel, lard barely steady around 12.20 to 11.80, cottonseed oil steady on spot and futures, coffee unsettled with Rio No 7 at 10 & Santos and Cordova quotes, sugar flat to barely steady with raw at 9 45, refined quiet, and molasses at 6.60 per 100 pounds.

New York Rio Santos

New York market and crop report amid rain and prices

The government crop report showed weak conditions with national implications, while wholesale prices moved on rain in the Southwest and a firm market in Liverpool cables. Commodity quotes cover grains, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fruits, and metals with detailed regional prices and open, high, low, and close figures for the day.

New York Moss Isbverpool Cables

Wall Street Gossip on Europe's Influence on Markets

New York October 2 Bank of England raised its rate to 5 percent. Analysts note higher discounts and European demand, especially Egypt Russia and India, driving the move. Bullish exposure to European money markets could lift American rails and industrial stocks. A New York stock exchange seat traded at 45 000 with prices near the year's highs and lows.

New York Bank of England J E. Darwin National City Bank London Mr. Gardin Egypt Russia England Germany France India Imperial Bank of Germany Berlin Europe Stock Exchange Chicago

Local security market shows optimism with high turnover

The local security market ended with notable activity as 400 shares of stock and 318000 in bonds traded. Washington Railway and Electric led gains with bids rising to 91 1-2 on common and 90 1-2 on preferred amid steady demand. District National Bank and Metropolitan Bank announce dividends while short term bonds redeem at 101 for 15000.

Washington Railway & Electric Call Fisor Capital Traction Washington Gas District National Bank Commercial National Bank United States Trust Washington Gases Capital Tractions Potomac and Electric Rigak Realty Long) Ss

Safe gilt edge investments in real estate notes

Financial notice touts first deeds of trust notes as stable investments in real estate in the District of Columbia. Claims they are tax exempt, do not rely on individuals or corporations for stability, and are offered from 560 upward via Hensey Co at 727 Fifteenth Street N. W.

District of Columbis

US Latin America trade shows strong 1913 gains

New York Oct 2 The fiscal year ended June 3 1913 saw the United States export commodities valued at 321 million to Central and South America and the West Indies averaging 1000.6 a day. Growth over thirteen years reaches nearly 200 percent with Uruguay Chile Argentina and Brazil highlighted as major gains. The piece credits American salesmanship and infrastructure, notes a future Panama Canal impact, and discusses lead figures like Schwab Grace Harriman and Stillman in shaping Latin American commerce.

New York United States Department of Commerce Washington Central America South America West Indies Panama Canal South Atlantic Gulf States Uruguay Chilis Chile Charles M. Schwab Joseph P. Grace Yi Itig Argentina Brazil Brasil Germany Great Britain Canada

Baltimore Markets Chronicle Fading Grain and Poultry Prices

Baltimore markets note firmer wheat with various No 2 and No 3 red bids, oats and white oats quoted, and poultry and eggs prices varying by region. Maryland and nearby markets show declines in certain egg types and commodity grades, with prices given per dozen or per pound as listed in the market summary.

Philadelphia Markets Report Breakfast Prices

Philadelphia market report notes butter and cheese firm and unchanged with eggs and poultry steady. Wheat and corn hold steady with export futures steady while grain prices reflect a quiet trading day in early October.

Philadelphia Duluth

Three West Banks Break Gentlemen's Advertising Pact

A small western town with three banks abandoned a silent trust to cut ads. After officials reviewed annual reports they found deposits down 21 percent and profits down 12 percent, proving advertising stimulates business. Banks resumed publicity, proving good advertising creates more business.

Trust Bee

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