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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1907

Page

2

Market dips on friction after Bank of England rate cut

The Washington Post reports a disappointing stock day with a broad decline led by American Smelting and Refining common shares. European markets eased as Bank of England cuts to 4 1/2 percent and France and Germany show looser lending. Copper stocks faced pressure while grain and wheat news added speculative headwinds amid a volatile session.

Common—Bank of England Bank of France Imperial Bank of Germany Europe London London County Council Paris Galva Wall Street Rte Southern Pacific and Erie Railroad

New York Bond Market And Cotton Notes

New York bond market reports a wide array of ratings and yields from American Tobacco to Union Pacific with steady silver and unsettled railroad bonds. Cotton closed steady after a cautious session with an 2 percent advance on opening, strong late buying, and heavy exports exceeding port receipts by about 30,000 bales.

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Wall Street Gossip Signals Mixed London Support

The Bank of England cut its discount rate to 4 1/2 percent and American stocks advanced in London. Union Pacific showed heavy volume with uncertain supply while Smelting and Copper faced selling raids. Mills and Cutting swapped Southern Pacific board seats as traders noted improving earnings prospects for March amid ongoing rail and metal sector activity.

Union Pacific

Washington Railway and Blegting gains hold in higher range

Local financial notes show Washington Railway and Blegting common advancing to the 40 level with 745 shares traded. Most activity centered on a few brokers. other issues like Railway preferred and Capital Traction were quiet with limited trades and slight price declines in after-hours quotations.

Washington Railway

Washington Stock Quotations and Market Report

The Washington Stock Exchange lists bids for Washington Gas Company at 102 and other certificates and bonds across Capital Traction Washington Railway and Electric and related utilities. Included are numerous mining and real estate stocks with prices and notes on closing quotations, plus commodity markets and a long list of bonds and trust company stocks.

Washington Gas Capital Traction Washington Railway and Electric Washington Mergenthaler Mitchell Mining O ‘Washington Railway and Electric Franklin Fira Insurance A Stock Exchange Philippine Land Purchase District of Columbia Washington Gas Company Capital Traction Railroad Anacostia and Potomac Se Columbia Railroad Columbia Metropolitan Railroad Washington, Alexandria Cit Mount Vernon United States Potomac Electric Light Washington Railway Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Georgetown Gas Alexandra Mergenthaler Linotype Lamston Monotype Mitchell Mining Company National Tank American Capital National City Commercal Farmers and Mechanics Lincoln Metropolitan Riggs Washington Exchange Bank Trust Company alocks—American Security and ‘Reust National Safe Deposit and ‘Trust Union ‘Trust’ Company Wahington Lain and Trust Union Trust Savings Bank Elome Savings Bank Merlanis and Mechanics’ Savings Bank Arington Ag. Commercial Corolan Franklin Garman-American National Union Feople's Merchanta’ Transfer and Storage Company

Washington Market Report Highlights Farm Prices

The Washington Produce Market lists wholesale prices for eggs butter cheese and meats. Notable figures include Virginia and Tennessee egg quotes, a steady cheese market, and varied dressed poultry and meat prices with fresh vegetables and greens from multiple regions.

Grain and fruit prices in mixed market report

Chicago and New York agricultural notes show mixed activity with wheat and corn off and on, receipts and exports varying. Prices for berries, dried fruits, and local fruit boxes appear in scattered figures across regional market summaries, with crop conditions and weather hints shaping the day.

Live Stock Markets report from New York and Chicago

April market summary shows beef cattle steady to strong with native and dressed beef prices. Calves and veals mixed, hogs higher in New York and weaker in Chicago, while sheep and lambs hold steady in New York and softer in Chicago with varied weights and prices.

New York Wriday Pennsylvania Chicago Cholea Hght

London and New York Metal Markets Report April Prices

London tin and copper futures prices show declines amid European holdings shifting to American markets. In New York, grain and dairy futures hold steady while metal prices display mixed movement. local copper and tin markets show sharp breaks and firming large producers, with London values listed for multiple grades and commodities.

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Washington Cattle Market Report Shows Mixed Demand

Weather dampens higher grades while Western dressed beef remains in ample supply for most buyers. Prime calves command active demand and fancy spring lambs are sought after. Good stock pigs are scarce, with varied pricing across cattle hog and sheep categories reflecting market softness in some segments.

Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia Tennessee North Carolina New York State Maine State and Western Charleston Florida California Okra Poppers New Orleans Lou Fancy Tabla Trust Oradges

Oil Quotations and Market Notes from Toledo and Nearby Areas

Toledo market brief reports oil quotations for North Lima and South Lima Indiana with prices and run data. A short notice promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for fatigue and vitality, urging readers to start treatment.

Toledo Ohio North Lima Bouth Lims Indiana Yom City Credit Bntences

Real Estate Deal Brings $230000 in Financial District

Mary H Myers and son George Myers purchased three one story stores at 728 730 and 732 Fifteenth street through Murray A Cobb for speculation. The lot fronts 6 feet 4 inches and 145 feet deep totaling 8665 square feet at about 27 a square foot. The Fifteenth street area has seen major improvements and new buildings by Hibbs Swartzell Rheem Hensey and Union Trust Company are rising nearby.

Fifteenth Street Mary H. Myers George Myers Murray A. Cobb Whese Financial District W. B. Hibbs Barton Swartzell, Rheem, and Hensey Fifteenth H Streets Union Trust Company

Druggist Buys Two City Lots for Business Expansion

Franz H. Ridgway purchased from James H. Hayden two lots at the southeast corner of Connecticut and Florida avenues for about 12000 dollars. The parcels cover about 3600 square feet with frontages of 27 feet on Connecticut and 98 feet on Florida. Ridgway plans to improve the property for business purposes and relocate his drug store nearby on Connecticut avenue.

Franz H. Ridgway James H. Hayden Connecticut Florida Avenues Connecticut Avenue Florida Avenue

Office Building Planned by H K Fulton on Thirteenth Street

H K Fulton plans a four story brick and stone trimmed building at 723 Thirteenth Street for store and office use. Marsh and Peters designed the project. Franklin T Lanne sold the site to Moore and Hill Incorporated. Frontage is 53 feet 9 inches with a depth over 100 feet. construction to start within a month if the contract is awarded.

H. K. Fulton Marsh & Peters Thirteenth Street Fulton Franklin T. Lanne Moore & Hill, Incorporated

Cotton export increases as value rises by seventy nine million

A Bureau of Statistics bulletin shows nine month cotton exports valued at 79,286,689 more than the prior year, with bales rising from 5,869,424 to 7,534,686. Provisions total 180,665,304, minerals 58,983,444, and breadstuffs 315,203,308. March showings include corn 12,205,620 bushels down 619,447 and wheat 3,179,230 up 619,977.

Bureau of Statistics

Gasoline Prices Raised One Cent by Standard Oil in Cleveland

Standard Oil announces a one cent per gallon increase on common gasoline grades in Cleveland. Deodorized red crown gasoline moves from 16 1/2 to 17 1/2 cents, varnish makers and painters' naphtha from 15 1/2 to 16 1/2 cents. free gasoline remains unchanged.

Standard Oil Company Cleveland Ohio

Branch Library Opens Near Western High School

The Georgetown public library station opened at 7 o clock last night attracting many readers. It starts with 250 volumes across fiction, history, science, and biography, mostly for juveniles, sourced from the Public Library. The Washington Playground Association will donate more books from Boys' Club holdings. Miss Eleanor Bugnitaky, formerly of the children's room, is in charge. The seventh such station in the city will be run by the association to lure neighborhood youth. It will be open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9:50 o'clock.

Georgetown Lat Western High School Washington Playground Association Cius Eleanor C. Bugnitaky Abrahah

Charlotte Hall School Alumni Banquet Set in Washington

The Charlotte Hall School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet in Washington on May 4 with the New Willard as headquarters and a 1 o'clock start. Alumni are urged to contact B. H. Roberts at 1413 New York Avenue for details. many prominent speakers are expected and Maryland’s oldest school will be well represented.

Charlotte Hall School Washington New Willard Maryland B. H.’ Roberts New York Avenue

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