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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1905

Page

51

Trading Not So Heavy Weak and Strong By Turns

Foreign markets show heavier tone on London settlement fears. Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio rally on dividend rumors. Coal stocks lead gains with New Jersey Central and Reading active. Rock Island weak on earnings doubts. cotton futures rise on upcoming census and crop estimates.

London Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio

Wall Street Gossip Special to The Waslington Post

In New York on October 24 London’s selling of Pennsylvania drew less attention than buying by Charles D. Barney & Co. at times, with Charles G. Gates & Co. handling large volumes. Buying surged as dividends approach and convertible bonds loom, while Delaware and Hudson see light market action. Readings on Reading stock show promoters touting hidden assets and strong future earnings. Chesapeake and Ohio faces likely dividend changes, with expectations of a fall increase possibly dashed by weak earnings.

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 Henry Clay Frick Reading Tron Company Reading Common Reading Iron Reading Company Iron Company Pennnsylvania Chesa- Peake and Ohio Atchison Common Jacob Field St. Paul Rockefeller Jersey Central Hudaan Lon Bia Adams Express Amalgamated Am Car and Foundry Car and Foundry iAmerican Cotton Oil American Cotton Oil American Express American Ice Securities American American Sugar Refining Tobarco Cartit Avaconda Mining Co Atchison Seeeeee Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore and Qhip Brooklyn Atlantic Helhimare Colorado and Southern Butyer Pirm Unmore Obia Brooklyn Rapid Transit G&t Cole Del Western Denver Rio Grande Jay Denver and Rio Gofa A Distillery” Securities Central of Georgia Central Georgia Isling Central of Georgia Central of Cresapeake and Ohio Western Chicago Pacific Radiant Col St Louis Erie Colorado Industriales Pacific Coast Iowa Central General Electric Hocking ‘Valley Hiinots Central Ternational International Pump Central Colorado Industrial Colorate Midland Sone Colrado Southern Cuba Denier Thtislers’ Securities Exie Prior Erie General Japan New Jersey Central General Northern Pacific Louisville Nashville Woot Rte Manhattan L Metropolitan Securities BPRF Metropolitan Street Rwy Eady Mealean Central Lola Wee Bae Ste. M Dar Missouri Pacific Ee Ma Kansas Taxos Kama Tex Veese Mexico Norfolk Lagos Oregon Ontario Maine Ain People’s Gax Pats C. C St. i Reading General Iron Mountain St. Louis San Francisco Union Paclic Western Marvylang Wheeling Erte Wisconsin Central Republic Steel Rock Island Co Rock Inland Co Rubber Goode Rubber San F Louis Southwestern IE Porte’ Et Tescale Tee Southern Raihway Southern Railway Bely Tennegaee Coal and Iron Texas and Pacific Toledo T. Ces W Union Pacific Cleveland U. &New 4A U. & New 4A Va -Carolina Augustus Crane

Market notes on rail stocks and Pacific Mail

The column reviews Chesapeake and Ohio bond policy and dividend timing, anticipates Norfolk and Western dividend rise, praises St Paul and Jersey Central moves, notes Ontario and Western bridge improvements, and links Pacific Mail and Harriman travel to stock gains. It discusses Rock Island’s weak annual report, and lists closing prices and broker firm details.

Bond Market Notes Blink Across U.S. Listings

New York bond market activity shows mixed listings across Amalgamated Copper Am Car and Foundry American Cotton Oil Amex All listed with varied pfd standings. Highlights include Chicago and Northwestern and MKT curbs, with wide quotes on rail, oil, and steel securities and cautious money market conditions in New York.

Stock Exchange Attendance Dulls to Mixed Trading Day

The session drew a large crowd of stock exchange members and a strong gallery showing yet the results were mixed. Washington Railway and Electric preferred rose to 94 while common fell from the prior day, and heavy buying limited to 60 cents for gas stock. Notable arrivals included Suson Hutchins and J Thilman Hendricks, with bonds and trust-company notes showing varied activity amid a broad market with 404,500 in total sales.

Washington Railway Company 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 Pulse and Grain Prices Across Stocks and Commodities

Wheat and corn rose on strong orders amid Russia strike news and firm overseas prices. Cotton futures surged on bullish census expectations but closed barely higher after heavy local selling. receipts and exports for wheat, corn, oats and oats markets were reported with fluctuating demand from exporters and rail logistics concerns.

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

Live Stock Markets Report From New York Oct 24

Livestock receipts in New York show cattle arrivals at 1 184 head with no trading and steady tone. Dressed beef prices and exports noted, with calves, sheep and hogs also listed. Chicago market quotes cattle 2.19 to 6.20, hogs 5.20 to 5.50 with mixed quality and regional price ranges.

New York State Pennsylvania Chicago

Market reports show steady grain and livestock prices

Heavy packing and strong demand amid mixed grain futures with firm wheat and corn. Sheep and lamb markets steady with lambs around 4.25. Barrels of flour receipts 14,643. oats and rye show firm bids. Eggs steady at 24. Sugar steady. various grades of corn, oats, and rye quoted with receipts tallied.

Baltimore Southern Rample Western

Terms of Russian loan steady progress in St Petersburg

Reports from St Petersburg state negotiations for a new Russian loan are progressing rapidly with J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. and George W. Perkins satisfied. American participation is likely if no unforeseen obstacle arises. The loan bears about 4 percent interest and may be issued at ninety one, with proceeds largely for war expenses liquidation.

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

Plot to Defraud Alleged in Stockholder Money Loss

A Chicago bill filed October 24 seeks a receiver for Independent Brewing Company. Leo and Emil Ernst are charged with taking over 100000 dollars from the company without stockholders’ knowledge, via real estate transfers valued at 128000 dollars not worth 80000. Otto Ernst, Conrad Furst, and William Boldenweck are named defendants. H P Klein is a stockholder complainant. The Ernsts allegedly control a majority of stock and approved payments to themselves beyond their salaries, with false meeting records and a request for court-ordered production of books. A receiver hearing is 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 Records Across 72 Mile Stretch

Lima Ohio October 24 an engine and four codes conducted a speed test on the Pennsylvania road passing Crestline to Lima in about 72 miles in minutes breaking all previous records on that Pittsburg Chicago division segment. The Crestline to Fort Wayne 131 mile leg took 100 minutes with two minutes lost at Nevada for track repair and Pittsburg to Fort Wayne 321 miles completed in 312 minutes including stop time. General Manager G L Peck and officials declined to share the test purpose. All records were broken.

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

Returned Stolen Funds in Montreal Case

Montreal October 24 Mrs. David Hobbs wife of a former Canadian Pacific Railway Customs clerk is accused of stealing thousands from the customs service and has turned over 25000 in cash and securities. The alleged theft is now estimated at 100000. The funds were in the hands of stock brokers Hobbs used for speculation in his wife’s name. No trace of Hobbs’ whereabouts has been found.

Montreal David Hobbs Canadian Pacific Railway Customs Department Hobbs

Boy's body recovered from Delaware River in mystery death

The eight year old Touls Dobek was found in the Delaware River after six days missing. Police investigate possible cause including injuries on the face and arms and statements point to a hot car or freight car confinement. Leo Fisher gave investigators details as authorities examine railroad cars nationwide.

Philadelphia Touls Dobek Pennsylvania Delaware River Leo Fisher Dobek

Simpson's body in state at Wichita Masonic Temple

Former Congressman Jerry Simpson lay in state at the Masonic Temple in Wichita Kansas viewed by hundreds of mourners. Funeral services set for tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Simpson has received many condolence telegrams. Bond changes at the Treasury show 3 and 4 percent bonds exchanged for 2 percent 1930 consols, total $32 to date.

Masonic Temple Wichita Kans Jerry Simpson Masonicemple Treasury Treasury Department

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