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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1903

Page

2

Live Stock Market Slumps at Indianapolis Market

Hog receipts near 4 000 with 400 fresh arrivals and 1 000 carried over from Saturday. Prices fell about six to eight cents from Saturday, with good demand from packers and shippers but cautious liberal buyers. Kingan & Co. moved nearly 10 000 hogs Saturday and later thinning demand kept prices steady to down. Cattle and calves mixed with steady to lower trends. quotes show steers and cows in narrow ranges as buyers sought value amid ample supply.

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Sheep and Lamb Market Steady With Limited Supply

At the start of the week supply was light and the sheep and lamb trade showed only modest activity. Prices indicated a steady market with lambs fetching up to 35.5 and sales around 5415.25 total. sheep and yearlings sold mostly in the lower to mid ranges with no above average bids and no sharp declines.

Iece Conor Beninniong

Western and East market cattle and hogs report

Chicago and regional reports show mixed markets with receipts around 45,000 cattle and 20,000 calves in New York and Buffalo areas. Prices vary by category with prime steers around 5.25 to 5.30 at East Buffalo, hogs generally weaker, lambs steady to higher, and cows and calves trading at 1.50 to 4.25 in several markets.

Chicago Dec Tim Pee Wethers Western East Buffalo York Indiana P. Bas State Pennsylvania Simaeeu Ae Eea Tay Kansas City Dee Southern Bea Maou Estern Fed Ewes ST. Ee Eady Deanéth Eee Coos Pete Ted Texas South Omaha Mark Envy Cincinnati

Stockyard notes on hogs cattle and sheep market trends

Leading commission men expect a liberal hog run this week with prices near yesterday’s. Receipts last week rose by 20 034 hogs and 323 cattle, 127 sheep, versus the prior week, with year ago figures showing mixed changes. Cattle markets were steady, sheep lambs mixed, hogs slightly lower. Only one load of 258-lb hogs sold at 4 55. other hog lots ranged 4 35 to 4 45, light bags from 1 49 to 1 55, some 4 25. Cattle outlook cautious. buyers seek quality stock, wary of substandard results.

Tome Ee

Stocks Rise On President Message Shaping Market Tone

New York stock action centered on a few names with Amalgamated Copper leading a five point gain. Traders praised the President's message for a conservative regulation stance while London gold imports totaled over 1.1 million dollars. St. Paul and Missouri Pacific rose, United States Steel preferred advanced, and rails showed strength as the market firmed into the close.

New York Hst St. Paul Missouri Pacific London Amalgamated Coa Wirreta Sanced Ménana Orks Brooklyn Transit United States Steel New Orleans Ted

Local Financial Gossip and Market Outlook

Local bankers discuss bonds sold on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, noting a 30,000 block of 4 percent bonds at 82 with strong transfers last week. They expect the local exchange to rise as confidence improves, with calls for asset currency and a steadier monetary outlook.

Indianapolis Street Railway Philadelphia Stock Exchange Local Stock Exchange Indianapolis

Amalgamated Copper Leads Stock Market Advances

Amalgamated Copper was the session’s feature with large trading and a five point rise from Saturday’s low. Insider buyers absorbed offerings, lifting the market while news remained limited on copper or Heinz litigation. Railroad and financials showed pockets of strength as rates eased and demand rose.

A. W. Thomson Indianapolis New York Amalgamated Copper Heinz Standard Oil Southern Pacific Grangers Bears Roosevelt Albert R. Thompson & Co Atchison Reading Wabach Missouri Pacific Amalgamated

Market ends on bullish note as stock trends stay firm

The trading session shows a generally conservative market with selective strength. Amalgamated Copper rises sharply early, St. Paul and Missouri Pacific climb, Texas and Pacific advance, while Brooklyn Rapid Transit displays suspected manipulation. Steel and coalers firm, overall sentiment remains bullish with no major reaction expected.

Amalgamated Copper St. Paul Missouri Pacific Texas & Pacific Brooklyn

Financial Market Snapshots From New York and London

Commercial paper and time loans in Indianapolis New York call money easy and firm rates for time loans Prime mercantile paper at 6 percent Sterling markets show discounts and bills with varied rentes London silver prices and bar values Reports of Treasury balances and gold reserve in the redemption division indicating cash balances across federal funds and gold reserves

New York Post Indianapolis New York Prime Mercantile Bankers’ Iis Paloekarie

Erratic grain trade shows rise and fall on mixed reports

Conflicting Argentina weather reports trigger erratic wheat moves with May peaking near 81% and closing higher after late bull demand. Oats and corn drift, hog prices firm on strong demand from shorts. Verified receipts and futures data show mixed activity as visible grain stocks fall for wheat while rye and barley rise slightly.

Wheat Market Ends With Uncertain Day In Chicago

The Wheat market showed unsettled and erratic trading with strong-armour selling influencing prices. Meyer & Kiser report from Indianapolis noted a day of considerable uncertainty as activity spanned both softness and brief rallies in Chicago trading.

Meyer & Kiser Indianapolis Chicago

Grain Market and Wheat Receipts Report

Present market conditions for grain show large corn inspections, with 92 cars the highest recently. Wheat bids rise with external buyers offering 8.5 cents for No 2 red winter, while local receipts lag. Analysts note farmers holding milling wheat and moisture issues affect supplies. global shipments and exports provide context amid improving railroad movement in the Western trade.

Commercial West Northwestern Minneapolis Duluth North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota

Local cash grain market quiet with little price change

The market shows subdued activity as prices remain near last week. Corn receipts reached 92 cars yesterday while wheat and hay quotations hold steady. No. 2 red wheat bids steady on a steady track and various No. 2 to No. 4 white and yellow grades list mixed prices. Receipts of corn and hay were liberal, with wagon market activity noted and Timothy priced around 10.50.

Board of Trute Quotations Prairia

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