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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1915

Page

8

Market Treadlights After British Hesperian Sink News

New York Sept 7 trading opened light with narrow price changes as traders awaited fuller details on the sinking of the British liner Hesperian. Bethlehem Steel rose 4 points while most exchanges showed only minor gains or losses, with gains confined to select specialties and General Motors and Westinghouse among notable movers.

Bethlehem Steel New York Hesperian Halifax London

CURB MARKET REPORT FOR WHEAT CORN OATS AND HAY

New York market report dated September 7 shows spot wheat weak with No 2 red at 1.06 and No 2 hard at 1.0 cents fob Buffalo futures ease for September at 1.01. Corn spot quiet at No 2 yellow 86 cents prompt. Oats spot easy No 1 white new 40 cents. Hay easy No 1 1.40 No 2 1.30 No 3 1.20 shipping 1.10 1.15.

New York Northern Duluth Manitoba Cff Buffalo Chicago Northwest

Boston Closing Prices Report and Mining Names

Boston closing prices list various mining firms and locations including Alaska Cold, Franklin Voning, Mohawk Minot, Shannon Mining, Superior Wining, United Shoe Mach, Smelt A and M Winona Mining, Wolverine Mining, and Isle Royale. The text reads as a stock style compilation with multiple company names and commodity references.

Hoston Alaska Cold Ae Case Vopper Range Consid Franklin Voning Qreena Cananer Wining Flancock Car Mining Isle Royale Wining Mohawk Minot Noy North Butte Shannon Mining Ae Superior Wining Swift & Co United Fralt United Shoe Mach Pr Uo Winona Mining Wolverine Mining

France Resumes Bond Purchases for Dollar Credit Support

Paris reports the Bank of France will continue to buy Pennsylvania Railroad 1921 and St Paul 1925 bonds until Sept 14 to back new dollar credits in the United States. Prices quoted on Bourge are 488 for the Pennsylvania and 479 for St Paul. Market activity was light with foreign liquidation persisting in bonds. Continental Can rose after a quarterly dividend was announced. United States Steel’s August 25 unfilled orders will be issued Friday, while steel plants run at record output, over 1,000,000 tons monthly and 60,000 tons daily, fueling expectations for new orders to bolster the order backlog.

Natanle Gaing General Motors Wittys-Overland Cructbie Steel Ty Berlishem Steel Reading Tocal Caan New York Sept American Agricultural Be Ink American Tobacco Admour & Co Slam Atchican Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore Onla Haltimere and Chieey Rbis Rethloram Steel Frosklen Pev Chicago Chicaro Matilera Securities Hatta Shore Luegett & Meare Lorfitard Doutestite Nashville Missouri Kansas Texas Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Republic Steel Aa Spee Ft Louis San Fran St Louia Southwestern Con Seaboard Air Line Southern Bell Tal Southern Pacific Southern Southern Railway Texas Company Co Texas and Pacific Third Avenue Adj Union Pacific da Union Prcific Cy United States Rubbers United States Steel Virginia-Carolina, Chemical Ba Wabashist Western Unlon Westinghouse Electric France Parla Dispatch Bank of France Pennsylvania Railroad St. Paul Pric Pennsylvania Continental United States Steel Corporation Ant Justice Biddons Ghceto Mary H. Frankland Thomas C. Towles Qnill Song Quinlan Samuel K. Wright Jennie Weight J. J. Darlington John Jones B. L. Glen Joseph Hii Bari Baan Olexander A. Bagner Lerer Homme Darlington George B. Belden Verdiany Boat Mar Ateorge Sen Guardian Sooner Taylor Nancy Conway William G. Drury Maria B. Wood Morrie Hirsh Mark Stearman Washington Gas Mergenthaler Lanaton Farmers & Mechanics Bank Munsey Trust Continental Trust Washington Baseball Club Thomas L. Hume G Street

Holland writes of increase likely to continue

Sir Felix Schuster, who a decade ago predicted America would overtake Britain in export value, contends the shift from cotton to grain and other manufactured goods will intensify. He cites forthcoming January figures and war orders as drivers, noting the South may yield a grain harvest worth more than its best cotton crop.

Felix Schuster America New York London Sir Felix Schuster United States Sir Felix Higgelf Felix Sir Felix Washington Midautumn South Richard H. Wdmends Baltimore Boston William H. Bowker New England Holland

Local securities market opens steady after holiday trade

After the holiday, the securities market opened fairly active with erratic moves. Lanaton Monotype dipped then rose on buying orders awaiting disclosure of stock. Utilities were fractionally lower as public utilities showed small losses, while Washington Railway and Electric and other firms traded near prior quotes. The Northwest Savings Bank opens with capital of 50,000, in the Adams Mill and Eighteenth street NW building, led by Dr. George C. Havenner as president and Guy T. Scott as vice president.

Bank and Trust Company Washington Railways and Electric New Savings Bank Northwest Savings Bank Adams Mill Road Eighteenth Street George C. Havenner Guy T. Scott F. C. Bryan W. J. Neyland Edward F. Colladay

Local Securities and Bond Market Report

Local stock exchange figures show Capital Traction at 87 percent with multiple lots and pronounced activity in Washington Railway and Electric, Washington Gas, Mergenthaler Linotype, Lanston Monotype, and several bond issues. Public utility, railroad, mining, and bank stocks list varied bids and asks, with notable entries in Potomac Electric, American Tel and Tel, and Columbia Gas and Electric.

Capital Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Washington Gas Capital Traction Mergenthaler Linotype Lanaton Monotype Washington Railway and Electric Georgetown Gas Co. Ind Georgetown Gas Washington Gas Bs Columbia Gas and Elec Railroad Conde Capital Traction Ca Sa An. & Pot. River R An. & Pot River, Guards City & Suburban Ry Tees Metropolitan RR Wash, Ry Wiec Elec P. Con Elee Power Bs. & P Telephone Am. Tel. & Tel Co Am. Tel & Tel. Co Mkt. Co Steamboat Bs Riggs Realty Capital Tractleh Co Ry. & Elec. Com Ry & Flee Steamboat Washington Gas Tel & Te Margenthaler Linotype Lanatan Monotype Greene Cananea Copper National Bank American Capital Columbia Farmers Federal Lincoln Metropolitan Riggs Washington Trust Company Am, Security & Trust Union Trust Company Wash Loan & Trust Continental Savings Bank Home Savings Bank Savin Corcoran Trans & Storage Security Storage Co Washington Market Rev. & Elec Potomac Donaid Rey Pfd Mergenthaler Laneston Continental Trust Southern Hank Munser Trust Franklin National Bank N. & W. Steamboat Wash. Exchange Bank Washington Baseball Club

Treasury Report Shows Deficit and Asset Totals

United States Treasury bulletin reports the general fund deficit of 80.4 million for the current fiscal year, with total receipts about 1.6 million and payments around 2.02 million. It lists Treasury assets including gold coin and certificates, silver and currency notes, and subsidiary coin totaling 243.98 million, against liabilities of 192.06 million.

United States ‘Treasury General Fund United States Treasury Federal Reserve National Bank

Equity Division yields multiple DC Supreme Court actions

In the Equity Division under Mr Justice Holdens and others, numerous cases proceed with rule dates and amendments. Notable items include Wille vs Stubblefield resuming Oct 1, Main vs Main amended bill with leave granted, and Fleet vs Fleet maintenance hearings. Bankruptcy and probate matters run parallel with receivers, administrators, and guardian actions, alongside criminal docket entries for robbery and white slave law cases.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Division Justice Holdens Plaintiff Brandenburg & Brandenburg Jackson HB. Davis H. Ff. Keaseay West Ve. West W. H. de Lacy BE. L. Giles M. O. O'Brien B.D. Daniels Roman B. M. Hadeon Altrean James Ehone Henry Denis Henry Mason United States Thomas H. Dewey W. W. Stewart

British to Admit Cattle and Trade Moves Ahead

London moves to admit live cattle intended for slaughter at ports starting September 21 easing a five year ban. Fall in heat costs and a shift in meat imports signal strong competition for frozen meat and live cattle as shipping limits bite. The Post teases Thomas Dixon’s The Fall of a Nation serial next Sunday.

London Landing England Board of Trades Thomas Dixon Post America Europe

New York Cotton Opens Rally on Hesperian News

The cotton market opened with nervous liquidation following the Hesperian affair but buyers absorbed offerings. December futures rose from 10.08 to 10.16 amid stronger southern spot demand, with prices closing very steady and gains limited to 4 to 7 points.

New York

Britain detains cargo ship Vitalia at Falmouth

The Norwegian Steamship Vitalia, en route from New York to Rotterdam, was detained at Falmouth by British authorities. After a prior winterward eastward voyage, the vessel spent over a month in detention at Falmouth.

London Vitalia New York Rotterdam Falmouth Falsiouth

Livestock Market Report From Chicago and New York

Chicago hogs and cattle receipts uneven with buyers slow to bid. Hogs at 18,000 receipts with wide price ranges from 6.05 to 8.10 for various weights. Cattle about 7,000 receipts with native beef at about 6.20 to 10.35, Western steers near 6.90 to 8.90 and calves from 3.00 to 12.00. Sheep and lambs 12,000 receipts with lambs 7.50 to 9.60 and ewes 3.40 to 5.50. New York listings show limited action with calves 78 receipts and sheep and lambs steady.

Tenth Street Charles Balin Et Ax Julius F. Litmu Anse M W Fack Otte J Trenis Daniels Road Park View A. Roche Walter Cotaller Bartle Park Arthur Shreve Annie L. Noble T Street Frances H W Hileary National City Real Gatate Corporation Ninth Street Jense M Bhreve Virginia L Pitt Aquare I Street Girard Street California Street National Gity Heal Estate Corporation James F McGee North Grounds Columbian University Washington Trinidad Jacob & Gruger Et Ax Elmer D Lily FB Conner Corbin Place Fourteenth Anthony Saddler Anthony Saddler Et Ax To George and Amy A Lawrenes James L. Giles Ernest Childs Luther W Gideon Home Amusement Company Benton Street Tunlaw Road Huldekeper Price William H. Hitchcock Jeff. D. Crenshaw Charles Jo Walker Low U'ten J Nicholas Stafford Mehidian Hilt Janet M. Witllema Loula Anniie Steerman Chicago Wothers New York

Local Produce Market Prices Include Poultry and Vegetables

Market listing shows alive poultry prices for hens ducks and turkeys, dressed poultry and eggs with Virginia and New York items, butter cheese and various vegetables and fruits. Multiple prices given per pound basket crate and per barrel across regions and quality notes.

New York State New Lava Elgin Tub

Washington Cattle Market Report Makes Fragmentary Note

Fragmentary OCR data shows hogs and sheep terms with numbers and percentages, indicating cattle market activity in Washington. Details are unreadable, but reference to hogs, lambs and prices or valuations is present.

Philadelphia Markets Report Snapshots Butter Eggs Wheat

Philadelphia markets report prices and movements across dairy eggs cheese and grains. Butter firm Western creamery print values. eggs steady with various price ranges. cheese steady New York full cream. wheat and corn show minor shifts with No 2 red and No 2 yellow quotes. oats available only two white varieties.

Philadelphia Western Creamery Xtra New York

Baltimore Produce Market Prices Sept 7 Wheat Oats Poultry Butter Eggs

Baltimore market report lists wheat spots and futures with No 2 red at 1.01, oats No 3 white at 39 asked, live poultry prices across chicken hens roosters ducks and puddle, butter varieties from creamery to dairy prints, eggs from Maryland Pennsylvania Western firsts at 24, West Virginia 22, Southern 22. Names of regions and product types are given with varied unit weights and prices.

New York Hennery Baltimore Western Southern Peking Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia

New York Money Market Overview and Rates

New York money markets show mercantile paper at 1 percent for 2 months, sterling 60 day bills at 4.6 percent, and various foreign exchange levels. Government bonds stable, railroad bonds heavy, time loans steady across terms, call money high to low with a 2 percent ruling rate. Comptroller issues call for national banks to report condition as of September 2.

New York Mercantile Paper

Deeds of Trusts Listed for Montgomery and Anacostia Areas

A condensed listing of multiple deeds of trust from Takoma Park to Anacostia districts naming several grantors and trustees. Notable entries include Burke to Thornton and Platt securing 850 dollars for Champe B. Thornton, and Borland et al securing 52 178 dollars with Charles L Tankersley. Also shows Building Association securities and various lot and square identifiers with interest rates and terms.

Annie L. Notte Ashton G. Chapman Charles H. Jerman Arthur B. Shreve George W Aires Et Milburn J. Donohoe Frederick Mahlhaunen G. Louise Muhlhausen Himer D. Conneret Ax Benjamin H. Grover Hugh A. Thrift Jacob Grover C. Sumner Wormley Herbert A. Goi Theo N. Gill, Jr Harry A. Blessing Ernest Child Karl J Haneke C. Wendel C. Wendel Shoemaker, To Secure James L. Gilea Sydney King Algernon &. Gardiner W. Gilbert Dent Leah Corbin Leman Fark John M Green Wiliam E. Quanter Ware Ethel Brent Washington Loan and Trust Company Equitable Cooperative Building Association Mary P Burrill Jamce and Marvin Cumila Jncura Perpetur Building Association MARE Louisa C. Gregory National Savings and Tract Company American Security and Traat Company POARE Louten J Stafford Ciworth Charles FE. Wire William M. Terrell Loulys R Peak Wateou Bath Takoma Park Hester A. Burke Heber L Thornton Doran Platt Champe B. Thornton Englesich Jennetta Borland Wilfred B Norman L. Senatary Charles L Tankersley Bloomingdale Nicholas F Collins James Berry Marvin A. Custis Perpetual Building Association Nauure PARK Cecilia M. Moran Perpateal Building Association Anacostia Mary Wilder Anna Pinnock Tad Trust Company Union Trust Company

Copper Market Dull Amid Mixed London and New York Quotes

In New York copper futures and spot prices show mixed readings with electrolytic copper around 16.00 to 18.26 for various grades and No 1 and No 2 South ern bids near 15.50. Tin trades around 93.06 with copper futures at 87.10 and 52.10 for electrolytic. Antimony prices listed as £1.

New York Northern Southrn Tandon

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