Stock Exchange Board to Probe Saturday Market Episode
The Stock Exchange will probe last Saturday's sensational market episode as officials aim to reach the bottom of the episode. Trading showed inertia, with early losses and mixed signals as sentiment warned against premature conclusions. Rail and grain movements remained weak while Taft pledged tariff revision and railroad antitrust action were noted.
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Market stalls as brokers note quiet session with undertone
Market shows a good undertone but little action and no clear news. Early liquidation fears faded, prices rose steadily after the first hour led by rails, though the close finished irregular with slight recessions from highs. Beazell notes small public interest and vast uncertainty in industrial and political outlook.
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H. M. Beazell
Ticker Talk From London Markets And US Signals
American stocks were easy in London. Cotton ginned to September 1 expected to exceed 300000 bales. September interest and dividend disbursements will be about 35000000. New York Stock Exchange Governors will investigate Saturday's manipulation. Attorney General Jackson of New York sues coal roads to break trust. New Haven and New York Central engineers in electric departments may strike if wages are reduced. Decline in cotton prices stimulates exports and may enable New York to import gold if needed.
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New York
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New York Central
Financial ticker notes from New York and Boston markets
Money on call easy at 4 per cent with a 1 per cent ruling rate and varied time spans. Sterling exchange weak with 60 day bills around 484.25 to 484.50 and demand around 485.95. Government bonds strong, railroad bonds irregular. Boston bonds and utilities listed with multiple issue quotes and percentages.
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N. Y
Union Pacific
Amer. Arge. Chemical
Amer
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Tube
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Tel
Amer. Woolen
Dominion Iron and Steel
Edison Electric
General Electric
Massachusetts Electric
Massachusetts Gas
United Fruit
United Shoe
United States Steel
Imperial Bank of Germany Weekly Statement Summary
Berlin reports the Imperial Bank of Germany shows cash in hand up 44.74 million marks while loans fall 15.33 million and discounts slip 5.68 million. Treasury bills decrease 9.241 million, notes in circulation drops 30.288 million, and deposits rise 40.436 million.
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Treasury balances in the general fund Aug 24 balance figures
The Treasury reports available cash of 191 985 882 dollars in the general fund exere of the 150 million gold reserve. Coin and bullion total 36 988 858 dollars and gold certificates amount to 27 712 860 dollars.
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Cotton seed oil prices in New Orleans for October
In New Orleans on August 24 the cotton seed oil market shows October contracts at 42 cents per pound. Traders note steady demand from mills and refiners and expect adjustments as harvest data emerge this fall.
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New York Bond Sales Summary by W Hutton & Co
Bond list from New York notes trading by W Hutton & Co shows diverse issues including A T T stocks and pacific, Reading 4s, Union Pacific, B&O 4s, and multiple railroad and electric lines. Entries include prices, percentages, and lot sizes with broad activity across many large corporates and utilities.
Chamber of Commerce Doorkeeper Leaves for Mackinac Island
Robert Archiable the doorkeeper of the Chamber of Commerce with his family departs for Mackinac Island Michigan for a two week absence. The Boag Boat Handler Company is formed in Columbus with 10000 capital by Mallon Barry Fitzgerald Hall and Bank to manufacture a lifeboat lowering device invented by John Boag of Newport News Virginia.
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Thomas E. Bank
John Boag
Newport
Market reports buoyant but uneven across cities
London saw ample money with $5 million calls met and gains in Berlin and Vienna on gold demand. Paris opened firm then faded. Berlin weakened with low optimism. discount rates steady as foreign copper shares declined amid mixed New York influence and fluctuating stock prices.
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Rand Mines
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Southern Railway
Southern Pacific
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United Tes Steel
Wabasha
Regional Oil and Turpentine Markets Across Cities
Oil prices and balances reported for several markets including Oil City Toledo and Charleston. Turpentine and rosin pricing show firm to steady levels with varied grades and receipts across Savannah Wilmington and Charleston.
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Metals Markets: London Tin Copper Lead Spelter Dull St Louis Report
London tin and other metals showed small moves with tin at £132 10s spot and £133 futures as a dull market persisted. Copper held steady in London and locally, with spelling at $13.50 to $13.62 and $13.37 to $13.50 for electrolytic and costing readings. Lead eased in London to £13 7s 6d while locally steady around $4.57 to $4.62. Spelter unchanged in London at £19 6s 2d and $4.65 to $4.70 locally. Iron mixed, with standard foundry at 130s 3d and Cleveland warrants at 51s 9d. US prices around $16.50 to $17.25. ST LOUIS Lead $4.45-$4.50, Spelter $4.55.
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Coffee futures open steady on European cables and Brazil glut
The New York market opened with a slight decline of 5 to 10 points as European cables stayed firm, Brazilian receipts remained heavy, and讨论 valuation talks unsettled financial circles. By close, prices were steady with a net decline of a few points. 14,000 bags sold including August at 5.65c and September 5.50a5.60c. Rio No. 7 64%c Santos No. 4 percent. Cordova 94% to l2 percent.
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Boston Mining Prices and Bid Values Reported
Boston on August 24 lists numerous mining shares with current bids and prices. Notable entries include Calumet and Hecla at 675, Butte Coalition 26, Copper Range 78, Isle Royale 22, Osceola 110, United Copper 11, Tamarack 72, and North Butte 83 among others across several companies.
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Victoria
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New York Stock Exchange
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Dorden’s
Eenee
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Chicago Subway
Dominion Copper
Havana Tobacco
Wean
Otis Elevator
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Daly-West
Trinity Sateen
Cananta Scoeees
Davis-Daly
Ely
Derdassenes
Grain supplies rise for corn and oats in New York report
The New York Produce Exchange tally on Saturday August 22 shows wheat at 1,638,000 bushels, down 604,000. corn 1,771,000, up 195,000. oats 1,888,000, up 625,000. rye 166,000, up 15,000. barley 610,000, up 132,000.
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New York Mining Prices Reported in Brief
New York mining prices listed for several securities on August 24 show varied fractions and dollar values. Notable entries include Alice 3.00, Brunswick Con stock 0.04, Com stock Tunnel 0.20, Ophir 2.00, Ontario 3.60, Standard 1.85, and Mexican 0.75.
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Dry goods market quiet as jobbers trade in small lots
The New York dry goods market was quiet today with jobbers maintaining steady trade in small lots. Dress goods agents show slow progress for spring while prints, ginghams and bleached goods sell fairly well compared with other lines.
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Seed price report from Toledo buyers
Seeds listed by month for Clover seed and Aliske and Cash varieties in Toledo market notes. Prices include October and December for Clover seed at 0.624 percent, 6.06 and 6.15 dollars, with Alsike and Cash seeds priced around 3.50 to 8.50 dollars for various months.
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Wool market report from St Louis August
Wool is steady with medium grades at 19 to 20 cents for combing and clothing, high fine talsoe at 20 to 27 cents, and tub washed at 20 to 27 cents in St Louis on August 24.
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Market News Reflects Steady Trading and Mixed Rates
Cincinnati and New York show active clearing figures with bank loans around 4 percent and prime paper at 5 percent. Cincinnati, St Louis and Chicago report steady to firmer conditions with municipal bonds in demand and limited gas stock activity, while call loans hover near 8.5 percent and time loans about 4 percent.
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Meadows Williams & Co Suspension Shocks NY Market
The New York Stock Exchange announced the failure of Meadows Williams & Co of 38 Wall Street today. The firm had Buffalo and Hamilton Ont. branches, and officials said the embarrassment was not caused by market movements. Post Flagg reported their accounts were active and well margined, with small local contracts. The suspension drew little interest on the Exchange.
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Meadows Williams & Co Declared Bankrupt in Panic Losses
In Buffalo on August 24 the firm Meadows Williams & Co filed for bankruptcy after William Williams retires. Counsel say suspension followed heavy securities losses and customer defaults during the panic. The firm holds NYSE and Chicago Board of Trade seats and consented to the bankruptcy order by Judge Haz.
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United States District Court
Cotton market eases amid weak demand and imports
New Orleans and Liverpool report cotton prices slipping with light demand and ample arrivals. Prices for spots fall 1 16 to 1 make a modest drop. futures show limited activity with markets nervy and uneven. US and UK ports log mixed receipts while daily sales total several hundred bales across regions.
Probe Committee Named
A five member special committee of the New York Stock Exchange will investigate Saturday’s trading when over a million shares moved in large blocks amid suspicions of matched orders creating false activity. The Governing Committee authorized President R H Thomas to appoint the panel to determine the prime mover behind the extraordinary market.
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New York Stock Exchange
R. H. Thomas
Market reports from Cincinnati August 24 1908
Cincinnati markets show quiet wheat demand and easier corn and oats with steady rye and firm whisky. Large hay receipts press timothy prices. various car and bale counts highlight grain inspections and shipments across apples butter oats and other staples.
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Fruit and Groceries Price List Features Various Commodities
A historical rundown of prices for fruits vegetables and staples. Apples per barrel two to two fifty. Bananas per bunch two to two twenty five. Beets carrots and cucumbers priced per dozen or bunch. Lemons and oranges about four to four fifty per box. Onions white and new potatoes listed. Peaches pears peas squash tomatoes watermelons and other items with per unit or per box pricing. Also lists gasoline pigments and meats with rough price ranges.
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Messina
Palermo
Valencia
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