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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
17
In New York the stock exchange shows gains amid ongoing rate expectations as speculators push shares higher while export demand remains weak. Traders note fragile iron and steel demand and a slowing grain market with cautious buying to cover positions.
The New York stock market report for Wednesday April 6 1910 arrives from WB Hibee and Co bankers and ex york Sto and Fadange. The fragmentary update notes trading activity and market mood with references to leading brokers and exchanges in Chicago and New York.
The market showed limited activity with Washington Railway and Electric preferred at 91, opening and closing flat after fluctuations. Commercial National Bank rose on small share sales, while calls came for American Security and Trust and United States Trust. Volume remained light as traders stayed out of the market. The Potomac and Chesapeake line reached a working agreement, but Norfolk and Washington securities drew little interest. A new through service Washington to Annapolis was announced, plus double tracking on Western Maryland lines and freight-rail expansions near Winchester. Louisville and Nashville pursues growth with higher gross totals. cotton prices drop, potentially lifting the cotton duck market. Consolidated Woolen’s costs for late 1909 rise sharply, affecting earnings outlook.
A chaotic brokerage day shows mixed activity in New York bonds and the Washington Stock Exchange with widespread trading in corporate issues. Traders report volatility as separate sectors move on interest signals and shifting investor sentiment across major listings.
Market summaries from New York on April 6 cover money on call firmer at 714 per cent and bids as offered, with 3 per cent ruling rate and 33 per cent, 90 days loans. Sterling exchanges and government bonds show weakness, while copper and tin futures move on local and international cues. The grain and cotton sections note firm tones in some markets with deliveries through July and notable rallies in others, reflecting renewed buying and speculative interest.
Washington Post reports Steel common led a buoyant market with a morning surge and net daily gain. A grain selloff and reduced provision prices hint at broader liquidation potential. Sugar refining, railroads, and major industrials face wage pressure. steel considers a six percent raise with Sunday shutdowns to boost productivity.
An advertisement touts an investment offering absolute safety of principal freedom from future liability punctual and regular interest payments and ability to realize principal on demand.
Wholesale quotes show stable prices with no notable depreciation across Virginia and surrounding areas. Items listed include butter, turkeys, poultry, beef, fruits, and vegetables with specific per unit rates and weight measures, reflecting steady supply and market activity amid regional production.
A fragmented, OCR laden bulletin shows grain and meat prices, receipts, and exchange data. It lists Wheat and Corn markets, Cotton Oil, Sugar, Pork, and Beans with bids, offers, and futures mixed by date and location. It notes poor demand, heat effects, and broad market weakness with July and September futures mentioned.
New York market notes receipts for live stock including steers, oxen, cows, calves, sheep, lambs, hogs and cattle with estimated totals and price ranges. Separate entry cites a court ruling: District Court of Appeals upholds judgment against John Barton Miller as receiver, for deficit amid First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown.
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