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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1905

Page

2

Trading Not So Heavy Weak and Strong by Turns

Foreign markets show firmer undertone yet quieter trading as London settlement nears. Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio rise on dividend rumors, coal stocks hit new highs while Rock Island shows weakness amid costly maintenance outlays. cotton futures gain on anticipated census data and favorable crop expectations.

London Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio New York Stock Exchange Armer Paris Sterling Exchange Imperial Bank of Germany Reichbank United States Norfolk and Western Common New Jersey Central Delaware and Hudson Reading Pennsylvania Hrooklyn Rapid Transit Ontario and Western Kansas City Southern Southern Pacific Rock Island Rock Island Common

Wall Street Gossip on London Stocks and Readings

London selling of Pennsylvania attracted less attention than buying by Charles D. Barney & Co and Charles G. Gates & Co. Traders expect gains as convertibles mature, while Delaware and Hudson offers value against Lackawanna. Reading shows professional buying in smelters and hidden assets in Reading Iron. Chesapeake and Ohio dividend prospects falter with earnings under 2 percent.

Waslington Post New York London Pennsylvania Charles D. Barney & Co Charles G. Gates & Co Delaware Hudson Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Buffalo Chesapeake and Ohio Rock Island Rick Island Common

Market notes on rail and steel stocks and dividends

New York stock market activity centers on Chesapeake and Ohio dividend policy, Norfolk and Western dividend hopes, and gains in St Paul Jersey Central and Ontario and Western. Analysts weigh price movements against expected dividends and evolving traffic, with Pacific Mail and Stand ard Company cited amid broader efforts on ship subsidies and corporate profitability.

Norfolk and Western Atchison Common Jacob Field St. Paul Rockefeller Jersey Central Delaware Hudaan Ontario and Western Poughkeepsie Bridge New England

New York Bond Market Shows Mixed Trading Amid Prices

In a busy session the New York bond market displayed scattered gains and declines across issuers including Amalgamated Copper Am Car and Foundry American Cotton Oil and American Express with investors watching industrials and rail names. Dealers noted varied demand as prices fluctuated and yields moved modestly, while spot commodity quotes remained largely steady for cheese eggs and flour as markets digested mixed reports.

Stock Exchange Session Ends With Record Trading Volume

A near record attendance packed the gallery as investors watched shifts in Metro politan Bank and Riggs Bank shares. Washington Railway bonds moved, and preference stock rose while common dipped. total trading reached 404 500, the largest single day. Suson Hutchins returned to the floor with a warm reception and new member J Thilman Hendricks performed duties.

The Stock Exchange Zens’ Bank Riggs Bank Washington Railway Company Union Trust Washington Loan and Trust Suson Hutchins J. Thilman Hendricks

Market Summary of Stocks and Grains Across Regions

Columbia stocks show minor 10 percent and 3 percent variations while Wheat and Corn futures edge up on Russian strike news and strong overseas demand. Wheat December trades around 87 to 88 cents a bushel with firming, corn gains modestly, oats mixed, and visible supplies offset by export demand as markets close higher.

W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Russia Liverpool Danubien United States Minneapolis Duluth Tao

Live Stock Markets Report from New York and Chicago

New York receipts show 1184 cattle heads with steady demand for native dressed beef and steady calf and lamb markets. quotes include dressed veal 9 60 per pound and country dressed veal 12 corns. Chicago cattle receipts reach 19000 with steady trade. hogs 23000 with prices 5.20 to 5.50 for shipping and select sales.

New York State Pennsylvania Chicago

Grain and meat market report shows firmer prices across staples

Market activity remains strong for livestock and grains with firm to higher prices. Sheep and lambs trade firm, wheat and corn futures display firmer quotes, oats steady, rye firm, and grain freights unchanged. Butter and eggs hold steady as sugar remains steady. Receipts cited include 14,643 barrels of flour and 23,611 bushels of mixed corn.

Baltimore Southern Rample

Russian Loan Terms Near Final Agreement Report

In St Petersburg negotiations for a new Russian loan advance rapidly and appear nearly assured with American participation seen as certain. The issue will carry 4 percent interest and be issued at ninety one. Liberal papers oppose a large loan before the national assembly meets. Proceeds are stated to mainly fund war debts.

St. Petersburg Vel J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr George W. Perkins Howevver National Assembly F Street National Loan and Investment Co N. E. Gorith

Plot to defraud alleged in petition for receiver at Independent Brewing

Chicago news reports a bill filed in the Superior Court seeking a receiver for the Independent Brewing Company. Leo and Emil Ernst are accused of taking over $100,000 from stockholders via real estate transfers and self enrichment. Otto Ernst and others face charges. the stockholders seek court oversight and production of company books. Arguments on the appointment are set for November 1.

Chicago Independent Brewing Company Leo Ernst Eimil Ernst Otto Ernst Conrad Furst William Boldenweck H. P. Klein Emil Ernst Ernsts

Fast Time on Penny Sets Rapid Penned Speed Record Run

Lima Ohio October 24 fast time on penny special covers 13x miles in 100 minutes breaking all records on the Pittsburg Chicago division. Engine and four codes test between Crestline and Lima 72 miles in 60 minutes with repairs at Nevada causing a two minute loss. Crestline to Fort Wayne 131 miles in 100 minutes and Pittsburg to Fort Wayne 321 miles in 312 minutes. General Manager G L Peck and officials declined to reveal the test purpose. All previous records broken.

Lima Ohio Pennsylvania Crestline Pittsburg Fort Wayne G. L. Peck

Returned Stolen Funds In Montreal Case

Mrs David Hobbs wife of a former Canadian Pacific Railway Customs clerk has turned over 25000 in cash and securities to the customs department The estimated total theft now stands around 100000 The funds were held by stock brokers Hobbs used for speculation in his wife name No trace of Hobbs whereabouts has been found.

Montreal David Hobbs Canadian Pacific Railway Customs Department Hobbs

Boy's body found in Delaware River after disappearance

Eight year old Touls Dobek was recovered from the Delaware River after six days missing. He showed cuts and bruises on the face and arms. Leo Fisher reported he was locked in a freight car, triggering a police investigation as officials checked freight cars nationwide.

Philadelphia Touls Dobek Pennsylvania Delaware River Leo Fisher Dobek

Simpson's Body In State At Wichita Masonic Temple

The body of former Congressman Jerry Simpson lay in state at Wichita Masons today viewed by hundreds. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Simpson has received numerous telegrams of condolence. Also noted are Treasury bond changes reporting exchanges from 3 and 4 percent bonds to 2 percent 1930 consols, with totals around 32 trillion in older figures.

Masonic Temple Wichita Kans Jerry Simpson Masonicemple Treasury Treasury Department

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