Stocks Rise Briskly After Freight Rate News
New York stock market surged with broad gains as traders covered shorts in steel and Union Pacific and US 2s + Panama 2s drew buying interest. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Missouri River freight increases, fueling optimism alongside currency bill amendments. Money market conditions eased, aiding speculative activity and bond demand.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
London
Washington
Missouri Iver
United States
Panama
Prices Rally on New York Stocks as Bonds Ease
New York stocks closed higher across many issues with notable gains in Steel Union Pacific Reading Amalgamated Copper Canadian Pacific Southern Pacific St Paul Atchison Great Northern and New York Central. bonds broadened though high grade issues slid while New Haven debentures fell. Denver and Rio Grande directors reelected Missouri Pacific rally supported by rate rumors and Chesapeake and Ohio directors named with plans to meet in New York.
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New York
Steel
Union Pacific
Reading
Amalgamated Copper
Canadian Pacific
Southern Pacific
St. Paul
Atchison
Great Northern
New York Central
New Haven
Rock Island
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Richmond
Frank Trumbull
Decatur Axtell
Frank HH
Davis
James H. Dootey
H. H. Huntington
F. E. Rawson
Chicago
T. P. Shonts
George W. Stevens
F. A. Vanderlip
Oct
R. Allis-Chalmers
American Agricultural
American
American Tobacco
Armour and Cor
Atchison cv
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore and Ohio
Altimore
Ohio
Transit Co
Central Ot
Coatiteorgia
Gag Central Leather
Chesapeake and Ohio Ight
Chesapeake and Obie
Bial
Alton
Mil
St. Oe
Cal
BR. I
Pac. B
Pac. Ry
Colorado
Sou
Delaware and Hudson
Denver
Rio Grande
Erie
Erie Tv
Balllinois Central
Interborough Met
Iss
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Merc. Marine
Japan
Kansas City Baiseret
Fayake Shoré
Louisville
Nashville
Missouri, Kan
Texas
Hartford
Norfolk and Western
Northern Pacific
Oregon
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Southern Pacific Col
Southern Pacific Co
Southern Pacific R. R
Southern Railway
Bouthemn Balwey
Union Pacific Co
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Western
Seer Nee
Inghouse
Wisconsin
Amer
Lehigh Valley
Jastrejion
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Mackay Cos Rocoe
American Can
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National Biscuit
Ice Securities
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Amer. Smell. & Refin
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Pia
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Anaconda Mining Co
Northern Pacific Ernetty
Pacific Mail Atchison Ptd
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Pennsylvania
People’s Gas
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Bethlehem Steel
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Hibbs Building
Export Trade Figures Stir New York Banker Debate
New York October 21. After Washington Commerce data show eight months of foreign trade rising sharply American industry is praised for efficiency while concerns about agricultural health persist. James J Hill’s remarks cited on U.S. industrial growth. officials say output and exports, especially finished manufactures, indicate a strong economy and high efficiency across sectors.
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New York
Department of Commerce
Washington
United States
James J. Hill
Hill
Boston
Redfield
England
Germany
France
Holland
Politics Out of Bill Hear Plea of Two Bankers
The Senate banking committee heard witnesses led by Alexander Gilbert of the Fulton Market National Bank and Victor Morawitz of New York oppose centralization in the Aldrich currency plan. They urged fewer regional banks, no government guarantee on notes, and shifting gold reserves to regions needing currency.
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National Savings and Trust Company
Appleton P. Clark, Jr
Alexander Gilbert
Victor Morawitz
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
New York
United States
O'Gorman
Nelson
Morawitz
Senator Nelson
Secretary of the Treasury
Fulton Market National Bank
Federal Bank
O’gorman
Senator O'Gorman
Gilbert
New England
Middle West
Pacific Coast
New York City
Clearing House
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Money and rate report from New York on Oct 2
United States Treasury notes a firm money on call at 3 percent with closing at 3 percent. Time loans steady at 60 days four percent and 9 days six months four percent. Prime mercantile paper 6.44 to 6.45 percent. Storing exchange rates for 60 days at 4.8125 and demand at 4.355. Commercial bills 4.20 percent. Bar silver 61 cents. Mexican dollars. Government bonds and railroad bonds reported strong.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Governmat
Railroad Ponds
Livestock Market Roundup From Chicago and New York
Chicago reports hogs receipts about 20 000 with prices 7.55 to 8.25 for most, light and mixed trade. cattle receipts 6 000 with slower, steady tone and values from 5.10 to 9.60. sheep receipts 45 900, steady to 10c lower with natives 4.00 to 6.10 and lambs 5.85 to 7.15. New York notes beaves 800 receipts and steady tone, calves 10 12.05 with dressed unchanged, sheep 3 300 and steady at 3 a5 with lambs 6.50 to 7.85. hogs 2 300 receipts with steady demand.
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Chicago
Reeves
New York
Alexandria Light Infantry
Alexandria Hospital
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Commodity market updates from Philadelphia markets
Philadelphia markets report mixed trading with butter firm on extra, eggs unchanged, cheese weak, wheat steady, corn No. 3 yellow at 77 cents, oats steady, and dressed poultry steady. Local buyers noted limited activity amid varied prices across dairy and grain items.
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Philadelphia
Copper and iron market reports from New York and London
The metal market shows copper firm with December spot at 16.87 and 16.75 for crating. London repper remains steady with spot at 74 W7s 6d. Iron is quiet and unchanged with Cleveland warrants at 10 1/2%.
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New York
Lake
London
Cleveland
Local Wholesale Produce Prices Listed For New Market
Wholesale quotations show demand for Virginia Maryland and Delaware fruits and vegetables with varied prices for poultry butter cheese eggs and a wide range of produce. Notable figures include spring chickens 17 18 cents per pound hens 1 17 turkey 18 20 cents per pound and New York State factory cheese at 16 17 cents per pound.
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New York State
West Virginia
Dmaine State
New York
California
Washington cattle market report for spring lambs and hogs
Market bulletin notes spring lambs at 707 percent and hogs at 88 percent per pound. Sheep fetch 44 percent per pound, veal calves quoted as choice at 11 to 14 cents per pound. No broader context or dates provided.
Baltimore Markets Poultry and Butter Prices Report
Baltimore markets report October 31 lists alive poultry by weight and type with prices per pound or pair. Includes fowl categories such as old hens, spring chickens, ducks, pigeons, guinea fowl, and turkeys, plus Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby cattle and butter price notes.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New York Produce Market Report October Prices
New York prices for butter cheese eggs poultry flour and grains show varied steady to firmer trends. Butter receipts 11 885 pounds creamery and state dairy prices listed with firsts and extras. cheese steady. eggs firmer with multiple grade prices. pork beef and lard steady. cottonseed oil sugar coffee and peanuts show mixed movements. wheat futures inactive but steady on covering due to light Northwest arrivals.
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York
T.ozis
New York
C. i
Duluth
Manitoba
Voters to get free rides in November election
The Alexandria Democratic committee plans a $100 fund to hire vehicles to transport voters to polls and cover printing and related expenses. The move aims to boost turnout with Democrats hoping to maximize delegates allotted per 100 votes in the state convention. The committee, chaired by Charles Bendheim with Theodore Cook as secretary, reconvened for a two year term.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Democratic Committee
Messrs. Fisher
Phillips
Hill
Smith
Charles Bendheim
Theodore Cook
Garage Fire Damages Litcomb Home and Garage
A flare near 520 Quincy Street NW last night sent No. 4 Engine to fight a blaze that endangered James M. Litcomb’s residence and an adjacent garage belonging to Louis G. Randall at 621 Rock Creek Road. Randall’s garage suffered minor damage while Litcomb’s house and garage were destroyed. total losses about 0,100 with coverage by insurance.
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No. 4 Engine Company
Quincy Street
James M. Litcomb
No. 4% Engine Company
Mr. Litcomb
Louis G. Randall
Rock Creek Road
Randall
Litcomb
Cabinet faces tariff bias ruling on American ships
At a cabinet meeting yesterday the dispute over the percent discrimination in favor of American-built ships under the new tariff law was discussed. Attorney General McReynolds, after consulting many authorities, indicated he had made up his mind and would prepare a decision for the Treasury Department.
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State Department
McReynolds
Treasury Department
New Minister to Greece Named by President Wilson
George F. Williams of Boston is selected by President Wilson to be Minister to Greece. Williams succeeds Prof. Garrett Dreppera of Williams College, who declined the post to continue his educational work.
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Boston
George Fred Williams
Wilson
Greece
Garrett Dreppera
Willams College
Money to Loan on Washington Real Estate Comforts
Several lenders offer real estate loans in Washington with low rates and flexible terms. Prices and amounts vary from small sums to large loans, with options for trusts, inheritances, and installment plans. Clients include W M H Saunders & Co at Southern Building and F H Smith Co at 1408 N Y Ave, among others.
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Paul St. Beltmore
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Dishiart
Paul
Mipuhele & CO
14Th St. N. W
Pitt County
North Carolina
Tobacco Belt
Frank Libbey & CO
Washington, D
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Hox
7Th St. Nw
Movyihg Picture Theater
Kairess
Tex
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Thin Office
Washington, D. C
Care Watson
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