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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1905

Page

27

Trading Not So Heavy Weak and Strong by Turns

Foreign markets show firmer undercurrents but a quieter, more irregular tone as London settlement nears. Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio rise on dividend rumors while coal stocks reach new highs. Rock Island weak amid sparse earnings, others gain on potential extra dividends. Cotton options jump on upcoming census and crop estimates.

London Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio Rock Island Rock Island Common

Wall Street Gossip on London Stock Moves

Special to The Waslington Post from New York on Oct 24 describes buying in Pennsylvania by Charles D. Barney & Co as exceptionally strong while Charles G. Gates & Co. led the largest volume of purchases. Dividend timing and convertible bonds spur interest as Delaware and Hudson trades reflect supply constraints and professional moves in Smelters and Reading shares. Analysts compare Lackawanna and Delaware and Hudson ore lands, noting Reading’s concealed assets and projected earnings, with expectations of Chesapeake and Ohio dividend changes later this fall.

New York Stock Exchange Armer London Paris Sterling Exchange Imperial Bank of Germany Reichbank United States Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio Norfolk and Western Common New Jersey Central Delaware and Hudson Reading Pennsylvania Hrooklyn Rapid Transit Ontario and Western Kansas City Southern Southern Pacific Waslington Post Charles D. Barney & Co Charles G. Gates & Co Delaware Hudson Lackawanna Buffalo Pennnsylvania Chesa- Peake and Ohio Washington Railway Company

Wall Street Moves and Dividend Hopes on Rail Names

New York stock notes discuss Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western dividend expectations, St Paul, Jersey Central, Ontario and Western, and Pacific Mail activity. Traders cite Rockefeller and Harriman interests, with rail and shipping equities shaping today’s limits and price levels.

Norfolk and Western Atchison Common Jacob Field St. Paul Rockefeller Jersey Central Delaware Hudaan

New York Bond Market Mixed Prices and Declines

Describes a wide list of bonds and stocks in New York trading desks with mixed movement. Mentions Amalgamated Copper Am Car and Foundry American Cotton Oil American Express and other issues, with references to Chicago and St Louis listings and bond quotations, plus commodity prices and exchanges in London and New York.

Financial row on Washington market dulls gains

Stock Exchange attendance high yet results mixed as Washington Railway and Electric and other bonds moved within narrow ranges. Large trades, erratic shifts and a wide spread show cautious bidding while Mergenthaler and Lanston slight climbs hint at underlying confidence amid broader market pullback.

Vapital ‘Traction Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Washington Railway and Electric Common Washington Loan and Trust Union Trust Company Washington Gas Mergenthaler Lanston Washington Railway and Electric dx Washington Gan Stock Exchange District of Columbia Bouds Philippine Land Purchase Capital Traction Railroad Metropolitan Railroad Columbia Railroad City and Suburban Railroad Anacostia and Potomaca Washington Railway and Electric Bristol Gas and Electric Washington Gas Company Fi Washington Gas Company Bs Washington Gas Company United States Electric Light Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Washington Martet Company 1St Ga Potomac Electric Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Safe Deposit and Trust National Safe Deposit and Trust American Security and Trust Washington Sas Columbia Capital American Traders Lincoin Riggs Franklin Metropolitan Corcoran Potomac Arituxton Naional Union

Market Hit by Russian Strike and Global Demand

Financial notes show shares in Columbia and Washington titles mixed, with wheat futures rising on strong exports and Russian labor troubles. Wheat December prices advanced while corn and oats followed, supported by Liverpool gains and a tighter U.S. supply. Cotton futures climbed early on bullish census expectations before easing to barely steady as export demand persisted.

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 New York Noar National

Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

Livestock trading outlined with receipts and prices for Beaves Cattle Calves Sheep Lambs Hogs across New York and Chicago. Steady to soft market tones noted with varying per pound and head figures, including exports and future counts.

New York State Pennsylvania Chicago

Market Report Shows Steady Grain and Livestock Prices

The market remains firm across grains and livestock with strong sheep and lamb receipts. Wheat and corn show firmer readings with multiple contracts quoted. oats and rye steady, hay quiet, and sugar steady. freight and dairy items listed with stable quotes and inventories. Prices noted include No. 2 red Western wheat in October at around 86 to 87, oats No. 2 white around 25 to 34, and coarse sugar near 4.90.

Baltimore Southern Rample

Terms of Russian loan move toward completion

Reports say negotiations for a new Russian loan are proceeding rapidly and success is likely. J Pierpont Morgan Jr and George W Perkins appear satisfied with terms with American participation seen as certain. The loan reportedly bears 4 percent interest and will be issued at ninety one, with proceeds to mostly fund war expenses.

St. Petersburg Vel J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr George W. Perkins Howevver National Assembly

Plot to Defraud Alleged in Petition for Receiver

Chicago, Oct 24. A bill filed in the Superior Court seeks the appointment of a receiver for the Independent Brewing Company. Leo Ernst and Emil Ernst, as president and treasurer, are accused of obtaining over 100000 from the company without stockholders' knowledge. Other defendants include Otto Ernst, Conrad Furst, and William Boldenweck. The suit alleges a conspiracy to defraud stockholders by real estate transfers totaling 128000 for property worth far less. The Ernsts allegedly control a majority of stock and voted funds for their own use, with false meeting records and a need to produce books in court. Arguments on the receiver appointment 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 Breaks Handled Records on Penn Road

Lima Ohio October 24 an engine and four codes tested speed on the Pittsburg Chicago division covering Crestline to Lima 72 miles in 60 minutes setting new marks. Crestline to Fort Wayne 131 miles in 100 minutes with two minutes lost for repairs at Nevada. Pittsburg to Fort Wayne 321 miles in 312 minutes including stops. General Manager G L Peck and officials refused to disclose test purpose. All records were broken.

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

Returned stolen funds in Montreal claim

Mrs. David Hobbs wife of a former customs clerk surrendered 25000 in cash and securities to the customs department. Authorities estimate the theft at about 100000 with the exact amount still uncertain. The funds were held by stock brokers used in Hobbs speculation in his wife’s name. No trace of Hobbs has been found.

Montreal David Hobbs Canadian Pacific Railway Customs Department Hobbs

Boy Touls Dobek Found Dead in Delaware River

The eight year old Touls Dobek was recovered from the Delaware River after being missing six days. He had facial and arm bruises and cuts, and police investigate possible death linked to a locked hot car and freight car confinement as companions described the circumstances.

Philadelphia Touls Dobek Pennsylvania Delaware River Leo Fisher Dobek

Simpson's body lies in state at Wichita Masonic Temple

In Wichita Kansas on October 2 hundreds view the former Congressman Jerry Simpson's casket in state at the Masonic Temple. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Simpson has received many condolence telegrams. Bond changes on the Treasury show 3 and 4 percent bonds exchanged yesterday for 2 percent consols of 1930. Total to date reaches thirty two dollars?

Masonic Temple Wichita Kans Jerry Simpson Masonicemple Treasury Treasury Department

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