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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
2
The article portrays steel stocks sliding as dissolution rumors swirl amid a broader market retreat. It notes investor focus shifting from potential antitrust actions to retrograde movement and widespread declines across steel groups, with liquidity concerns and sector fear impacting trading.
The article notes a drop to new lows in spot cotton with weaker months, amid a warm September causing rapid growth and heavy selling pressure. It also covers broad stock market weakness, steel securities hitting lows, and mixed performances across railroads and industrials with comments on a Canada reciprocity vote influencing certain stocks.
New York markets show steady bond and stock activity with call money at 7 percent, bankers bills firm, and government bonds steady. Listings include Washington Gas, Potomac Electric, and various rail and utility stocks with notable activity in New York and Washington trading floors.
Local trading showed little activity with odd lots in several securities and no decisive sales. Washington Railway and Electric preferred traded lightly at 8 2 2, Lanston and Mergenthaler small blocks were offered, and a few small lots of Commercial National Bank and United States Trust changed hands, all slipping slightly as market tension persisted.
The New York market report lists steady to firm receipts across commodities. Cheese eggs flour and cornmeal show mixed movements with prices and stock levels noted, while pork beef and meats maintain steady tones. Freight and banking news accompany updates on railroad and corporate activities including dividend declarations and bank notices.
District of Columbia Supreme Court announces condemnation proceedings for a land parcel to open a new street between Sixteenth Street and Mount Pleasant, extending Lanier Place and others. The notice requires landowners to appear for damages assessment and future public work costs, with publication in leading DC papers and service by marshal.
Warrants not served without new leads as coroner’s inquest into Maith Hawkins death concludes. The 17 year old, daughter of a Hendersonville jeweler, was found in Lake Osceola after an attempted operation. A $500 reward from the Hawkins family and a $2000 state offer are announced. The case remains unresolved with a nurse and four acquaintances as suspects.
Walmington NC September 20 after a conference between D and Smith general superintendent motive power of the Atlantic Coast Line and M Tought3 chairman of the car workers committee with representatives of the men from Rocky Mount and Wilmington shops it was announced that the strike of repairers and inspectors of the system had been settled and the men would return to work tomorrow morning No details of the terms were given.
Chicago trading turns on Canada’s reciprocity vote as rumors of rejection spread. Wheat futures fell early on cables then recovered, with local buyers betting on adverse outcome. Northwest receipts and mild weather pressuring prices. oats and barley markets steady to quiet.
In Easton Pennsylvania on the North Delaware River road Catherine Warner and her sister Miss Vielen Warner were severely injured as their car collided with a rock. George Diehl, engine man on the new Lehigh Rover bridge project, was fatally injured as he attempted to avert an approaching machine and lost control, the vehicle plunging onto a log rock.
Two English officers detained in Emden on espionage suspicion. They were arrested yesterday, released after examination, and then re-arrested today by orders from Berlin.
Road deficit totals 5 232 539 for year ending June 30 1911 with operating expenses up 178 264. Net income falls 64 726 and net surplus drops to 9 148 252. St Louis and Iron Mountain surplus shrinks from 1 425 287 to 111 968 amid broad asset writedowns spurred by President Bush policy.
Wholesale prices for fresh produce and eggs listed with regional varieties. Items include eggs scarce and firm. vegetables like potatoes, onions, beans, cabbage. fruits such as melons, apples, pears, peaches. dairy including butter and cheese. meats such as chickens and turkeys. Values shown per unit or crate with varying grades and regions.
Wholesale quotes for dairy and meat products in Baltimore include butter creamers fancy 27.14 per lb and various Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio farm items. Poultry prices cover hens roosters ducks and pigeons with per pound ranges from 12 to 14 for many items and guinea fowl at 3.73. Egg prices show a 1.32 per dozen range while corn oats and other grains list spot contracts and fare.
Chicago market reports show cattle receipts at 29 with overall weakness, hogs at 23,000 with prices down 10 cents, sheep and lambs steady to higher, calves and veals mixed as western and southern cattle haulage influences pricing. Trade notes include cattle bulls cows and calves with varied firmness, and regional price differentials across western markets.
Philadelphia market summaries show wheat quoted at 2 red grade export, corn firm at 2 yellow, soybeans steady, butter and cheese prices mixed with creamer, eggs and poultry steady with various regional receipts noted. Potatoes in Jersey baskets range 60 to 70 cents, nearby bushels around 80 to 90 cents.
The report notes copper prices weak at spot and futures for September to December, with New York customs data showing exports of 180 tons so far this month. It lists warrants and rates in London and mentions foundry grades Northern and Southern as well as other firmings and declines in early trading.
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