Stock market closes higher after early dull trading
Stocks overall rose from the day’s early weakness with major shares gaining beyond Saturday’s close. United States Steel faced pressure amid iron market rumors while American Sugar Refining fell on anticipated government action. Bond buying rose modestly as gold moved up in London and sterling eased, with cotton finance and crop weather weighing on grains.
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Steel Common
American Sugar
Interborough
Cattle Market Trends and Benchmarks Reported
The Treasury notes higher cattle prices with veal calves very active. Hog prices range 8.00 to 9.00 per hundredweight, sheep 2.5 to 3 per pound, and lambs at 8 to 7 per pound, with calves graded as choice to medium. Credit balances shown at 1.30 with runs and ship ments tabulated for Sept. 19, including figures for Run 235,171 barrels and shipments 247,609 barrels. Regional prices noted for Toledo and nearby Lima districts, Sept. 19, with North Lima at 42 and South Lima Indiana at 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DU Guy
Toledo
Ghia
North
Lima
Indiana
Washington stocks and grain notes from market day
Regular call at noon lists Sales Capital Traction and Potomac Electric offerings with prices and volumes. Wheat and corn futures drift on a mixed session with a late firming, while oats hold steady and Baltimore prices show minor movements in soft commodities.
New York Produce and Bank Stocks On Local Exchange
Local stock market yesterday showed robust activity with Potomac Electric Consolidated 5s leading demand at high levels. Washington Railway and Electric preferred faltered, one share of Highs National Bank traded at 600, Union Trust at 132, United States Trust at 112. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad earnings rose for August with gross 8,650,060 and net 2,816,049, up from 1909. Section ends with commodity notes on butter, eggs, flour, hay, pork, beef, lard and sugar. Union Telegraph Company gains noted. Virginian Railway expansion plans and 75 steel passenger cars anticipated for Baltimore and Ohio.
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Chaimera Ptd
Iowa Central
Amalgamated Copper
Kansas City Southern
American Agricultural
Kansas City
Southern Pi
Laclede Gas
Americas
Bee -Louisville
Nashvil
Minn
St. Louia
Amer
M. Amer
Kansas
Texas
American Ice Securities
Kani
Missouri Pacific
Nat. Rys. of
Mexico
Amer. Steat Foundries
New York Central
Ontario
Fexiern
American and
Tel
Norfolk and Western
American
American Tobacco
Ansconda Mining Co
Pacific Mall
Atchison
Pennsylvania
Fe People's Gas
Reading
Republic Steat
Central Leather
Ae Central of
New Jersey
Republic Steel Ptd. Oy
Chesapeake and Ohio
Rock Island Co
Chicago and Alton
Bt. L
San Fran
Chicago Great Western St. Louis Southwestern
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Lions-Sheffield Steel and Iron
St. Louis Southwestern
Consolidated Gas
Tennessee Copper
Texas and Pacific
Delawa and Hudson
Polede
Louis Rest
Denver and
Rio Grande
Weat
Rio Grands
Union Pacific
Jae
Distillers’ Securities
Union Pacific Ptd
Erie
United States Realty
United States Rubber
United States Steel General Electric
United States Steel
Great Northern
Utah Copper
Great Northern Ore
Virgini
Arolina Chemical
Wabash
Illnois Central
Interborough -Met
Inter.-Met
Jwestern Maryany
Inter
Harvester
Westinghouse Electric
Marine
Western Union
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Jane i
W. G. Hibbs & Co
Hibbs Buthiing
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Washington Stock Exchange
Peametench Ieekce
Capital Traction 6S
Potomac Electric Cana.bs
Washington Bay
Elec
Pfd
Washington Gas
Riggs National Bank
Union Trust
United States Trust
Local Stock Exchange
Potomac Electric Consolidated
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
National Bank
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
New York Cotton and Market Reports Sept 19
Cotton futures eased with bears and liquidation keeping prices down. Futures from September to July showed declines while Southern spot markets opened mixed and port receipts topped early estimates. Livestock sections noted irregular cattle and calf markets, with hogs steady to higher and sheep and lambs mixed in the New York and Chicago exchanges.
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New York
Duluth
Recelpta
Liverpool
Chicago
Reeves
Texas Stecra
Western
Baltimore
Steece
New York Money Market Report September on Call and Loans
New York money market reports easy money on call at 14 2 percent with a 1% closing bid and 2 percent offered. Time loans steady with 69 days at 4 4 percent and 90 days at 4 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper 6 1 6 percent. Sterling exchange steady with peak bills at 4.20 9 for 60 days and 4.8620 for demand. Government bonds easy, railroad bonds irregular.
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New York
Frime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Wall Street Gossip From The Washington Post Summary
Last week trading in stocks and bonds was more active than the prior week. Bond turnover remained below normal but improved versus earlier in the month as financial institutions and wealthy investors bought more. Union Pacific convertible bonds saw heavy liquidation then a quiet day, with estimates of a $3,000,000 block sold. The Rock Island line cut dividends and bonds by separating Frisco, saving $500,000 annually in interest.
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Tennessee
Reagan
Saturn
London
South Africa
India
Bank of England
Spectalto
Washington Post
New York
Union Pacific
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Rock Island Company
The Metal Market News Record
New York copper prices steady with spot September and October around 12.10 to 12.29. November 12.15, December 12.16. London futures quoted at £55 with spot £54 175. Exports for the month total 17,683 tongue. Iron and local foundry quotes show quiet activity and price ranges for No 1 Northern and No 1 Southern irons.
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New ‘York
Harmers
Sinerivan ‘Tobacco
Ameries
Avery BS
I Armour & Co
Atohigeney
Arenieanov
Aviantis Coast Line
Bae Baltimore and Oblots
Haltimore
Routhwestern Bie
Southern
Chicago
Subwa
Delaware and Hudson Co
China
Denver
Rio Grander Ia
Rio Grande
Giroux Consolidated
Sisters
Greene-Cananea
Erte
Inspiration “ Ou
Rubbei
Ele la Hose Consolidated
Ceperal
Enetle Tv
Mason Val
Central Iat
Miarot Bt
Tnterborough-Metropolitan
Nevada-Utah Vo
Mt International Merchant ‘Marine
Japan
Utah
Japsp Sipining Mines
Kansas City Southern
Lst
Yake Shore
Loulaville
Nashville
Western Pacifi
Missouri
Kansas
Yukon
Missouluri
Teasgen
Miwouri Pacific
National Railways of Merce
Newyork Central van
New York
York
New Haven
iHartrogd
Norfolk and Western
Boston
Northern Pacific
Atlantic Northern Pacife
Corb
Gregon
Butte Coalition
Pennaylvn
Centennial
Pennaylo Gen
Tae
Louly
San Francisco
Copper Range Consolidataa Co
St. Louis
East Hutte Copper Mina
St Louis
Southwestern Con
Southern Pacife
Ays
Mohawkia
Southern Pacific
R. R. Northern Railway
Nevada Ogee
Hern Railwey
Winton Buelfic
North Butte
Talon Pacific
Ona
Wotan
Shannon
T. A
Utah Consolidated
Steel Ear Synemicai
A. Wil
Western
Maryland House
Eleetre
Central As
Galveston
New Orleans
Mobile
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
INK
Norfolk
Baltimore
Nomina
Reese Beghl
Philadel
Jacksonville
Houston
Augusta
Memphis
Louis
Cincinnati
Little Rock
Quist
Louisville
Great Briain
France
Continent
Great Britain
Great Suitata
Standard
London Gulf
Custom House
Lake
Cleveland
London
Northern
From Jail to Capitol Secret of His Victory
Special to The Washington Foot from London Kentucky September 19 Caleb Powers a mountain boy with iron nerve rose from an eight year prison cell and indictment for complicity in the Goebel murder to win the Republican nomination for Congress on September 16. He defeated Don Edwards by 10668 votes carrying sixteen of nineteen counties. Edwards home Laurel county was lost by a narrow margin. Powers was seen as a martyr for civil liberty and the Republican cause amid a bitter battle in the Bloody Eleventh.
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Washington Foot
London
William Goebel
Kentucky
Caleb Powers
Congress
Don. C. Edwards
Laurel
Edwards
Republican Party
Powers
Civil Liberty
Goebel
Real estate transfers in Washington real estate list
Real estate transfers across Washington districts list various parcels, parties, and prices. Transactions include Clara A Marden Edwin R to C J Behmaire lot 21 block 4296 for 350.25 and numerous others with buyers such as Blandis Lamson Samuel Jones Walter Balderston to Annie Anderson and many more. City districts include Florida Avenue Northwest Randle Highlands Chichester Pleasant Plains and Mount Pleasant among others with prices often ten dollars and occasional larger sums.
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Valla Park
Clara A. Marden
Edwin R
C. J. Behmaire
M Street
Seventeenth i
Eighteenth
Sisters of the Visitaton of
Washington
Max Horkin
Barry Farm
Blandis Lamson
Samuel J. Jones
Florida Avenue
First Street
Walter
Balderston
Annie
Anderson
Randle Bighlands
Joseph Henning
Jenkins
Chichester
Denis E
Pleasant Plains
Charliee W. King
May M. Reed
Holmad Manor
Carl H. Smith
J. Pebtey
Eighth Street
Virginia Ave
Nuue
Charles E. Roach
Roaid A. Offutt
Euera Street
O Streets
Francis V. Stetson
John A. Donnelly
Bloomsburg Park
Benjamin F. Raines
Richard J. Taggart
Iola
Charles I. Shank
Randle Highlands
Daniel R. Randall
Raphael G
Genevieve C. Grito
Scheutzen Park
C. Albert White
Edith H. Gottwats
Woodley Park
Lewis E. Breuninger
Mary H. S. Haney
Columbia Heights
Harry B. Willaon
Leon H
Mount Pleasant
Mary Smith
Clarence UW
de Vaile
Henry G. Nay
Edith H. Gottwald
Hillbrook
Grover
Nayler
Square
Max Boykin
Randall H. Hegner
Alex B. Browne
Accure Sisters of the Visitation of Washington
Gerardo Tansa
Paul FE. Johnson
Charles P. Stone
Pasquale Jorio
Harry Lamson
J. B. Kinnear
Sarah FE. Scott
Eaward E
Thomas Walker
James F. Bangy
Clarence M. de Vetle
Angleside
Willam M. Terrellet Ax
George Q
F. C. Somes
Harry K. Boss
Clara J. Chase
Ha K. Boss
Glenn Phelps
David A. Gffutt
Rerbert A. Gil
Theodore N. Gil, Jr
Mary D. Biddie
Frank Stetson
Warry K. Boas
Frances V. Stetson
Can
Colundia Heights
Loon
H. S. Potita
Percy Thompson
Herbert J. Shannon
Harry B. Willson
Harry Wardman
Bieck
Washington Heights
Katherine
Frank
William Mant
James J. Lorton
Life Association
Yaara
Charles A. Peter
Iam
Edmonston
Lowry R. Penk
Cure
Edward S. McKnew
Walford H. T
Theodore N. Gil Fr
Herbert A. Gin
Richard E. Pairo
Theodoro N. Gml
Loisa
G. Ingleside Hares
Edward T. Crismond
Frank T. Rawlings
Jexee W. Rawlings
Frank 8. Collins
Sawmill and Houses Burned in Annapolis Yard Fire
Fire of an ascertained origin destroyed an engine a sawmill and several frame structures at Parlett Parlett coal and wood yards in Annapolis Md Two nearby dwellings were on fire but saved by the local firemen in an early morning blaze The incident highlights prompt firefighting efforts and property loss in the city.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Parlett & Parlett
Powers Triumph in Kentucky Eleventh District Campaign
In the Kentucky Eleventh district a yearlong political fight ends September 15 with Caleb Powers, once secretary of state and later governor in dispute, favored by loyal Republicans and aided by national figures like Senator Bradley. Edwards supporters face a split, while Powers appeals for justice, national attention, and loyalty as he seeks to become a congressman. Powers thanks friends for a victory that united Republicans and pledges to serve the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johneon County
United States
Bradley
J. N. Sharp
Edwards
Kentucky
Gov. Willson
Eleventh District
Powers
Congress
Republican Party
Dowers
Barbourville
Girl Shot by Neighbor Believed Fatal Wound
In Uniontown Pennsylvania early Sunday Anna Cole was mistaken for a burglar by neighbor Charles Kindrew who fired at a dark form crossing his lawn to get water. A bullet hit her abdomen and recovery seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Anna Cole
Charles Kindrew
Kindrew
Washington Produce Market Prices and Items
The Washington Produce Market lists quotes on poultry eggs butter and fruits with stated prices for nearby Virginia floors New York State factory poultry and various vegetables and fruits including potatoes cucumbers onions cabbage tomatoes apples oranges lemons grapefruits pineapples and more The column notes large fruit and vegetable receipts and a general emphasis on first class market quality with free post want ads in The Post classifieds.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Tennessee
Western
Chens
York State
New
California
Niagara
Concord
Damsone
Proposals for Construction of War State and Arts Building Howard University
Sealed proposals in duplicate for the construction of the manual training and arts building at Howard University Washington DC will be received at the Department until 2 o clock p m October 3 1910. Plans drawings and specifications may be had on application. A certified check for 310 is required as security for the return of loaned plans. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or parts thereof. Proposals must be securely enveloped and marked Proposals for Construction of the War State and Arts Building Howard University and addressed to the Secretary of the Interior. Jesse E. Bon, acting Engineer.
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Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia
Joseph H. Lawrence
Wilbur BH. Lawrence
Anacostia
D.C
W. ©. Taylor
Register of Wills
District of Columbis
Jesse B. K. Lee
George W. Feir
District of Columia
Ella B. Fair
Probate
Ceorge F. Williame
Supreme Court OF
Downs M. Woodard
Washington, D. C
Dewan M. Woodard
Washington
D. C
Whliam M. Tiallam
Department OF T the
INT Interior
TD. C
Department
Howard University
Howard
Howard Et. “Weratty," "and To Be ‘Addressed To the Secretary of the Interior
Jesse
Amawa Butlers
United Rencheen
Alexander
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Tpo
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Sugar Company
Supreme Court
Standard of
Interborough Common Stock
Europe
England
NEW York Stock Market
THE
United States Treasury
Washington Cattle Market
Treasury
Allver
Treasury Ofeos
Phiippins Treasury
Ee U
NEW York Grain
Useation Gas Co
Ind
ACURG
Capital Tmetlon Co
Ann
Pot
River HR. R
Ciy
Columbia Ry. l
Wwe
Columbia Ry
Metropolitan Tf Re
Mand Mt. Vern
Power Co
Mort
Co. & P. Telephone
American Tel
Colonia
Beach Co
Emerdon Steam Pum
Washington Market
Washington Market Co
Capital ‘Traction Go
Washington ‘Ry
Bice
Bom
Washington Ry
Ren. Pit. Alex
Mt. Vernon
Newpik
Washington Steamboat
Local Financial
Keanery White
Middle West
South America
Muscovado
Union ‘Telegraph Company
Union
Pal
Rio
Gautes
Sulet
Cordova
Aera
Jersey
Bersey
Erblginus
Tiverpool
Virginian Railway
H. H. Rogers
Kanawha
Glen Jean
Tidewater
Virginian
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago Grain
Dee
Wall Street
Capitol
Mountaineer
Equity Court
Justice Gould
Martin Dooley
F. A. Penning
Simmons
Larner
Plaintiff
Sloman & Lerch
Leon
Dr. White, Incorporated
A. L. Newmyer
Sidney Taylor Thomas
Charles 8. Hodgkin
William Haslam
C. Haines Longacre
Charles KE. Hodekin
E. Beverly Slater
F. Walter Brandenburg
Circuit Court
Brent
S. Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Company
H. H. Glasele
W. J. Lambert
Tyssowski Va
F. E. Smith Company
Mandata
of Court of Appeals
Wil Ocuit FP
Lesk
Kenof, Relaton, Siddons & Richardson
Eugene J. Wagner
Hosea
Moulton
Hl. B. Moulton
Fistere
Anne BM. Kille
Carl Auerbach
M. D. Rosenberg
Estatz
Guntay
H. Ramsperger
Regina L. T. Sullivan
A Allowante
G. Percy McGlue
James EH. Bright
Lemuel Fugit
Francis W. Dickins
Eimerson I.smith
Richard A. Ballinger
Stetrman & Loughran
Young Men‘s Christian Associaon
John B. Larner
Plaintif
Shaman & Lerch
Maurice O’brien
Mary O'Brien
Ivores
F. D. Blackistone
Lawpurts
Elisabeth Hunt
Anacostia and
Betsn
Hilver Railroad Company
Dart, Peyser & Conradis Company
Erttorari
George H. Macdonald
Imre
Miitary Road
Lyvondenin Land
H- Thomas
Amea Francia Smith
Finacial
W. B. Hibbs & Coo
New York Stock Exchange ‘Wandragon Stock Exchange
Hibbs
Wiliam Goebel
Taylor
Washington Produce Market
Post
Paia
National Savings and Trust Company
Cerner
New York Ave
UF Special Department
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
11Th Street
Equitable Co-Operative Building Association
Equitable
Equitable Building
Fst. NW
Shade
Fisk Elgin
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