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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1905
Page
5
The Washington Post reports a renewed stock market surge near recent highs as investors bet on sustained prosperity. Strong iron and steel demand supports shares, notably United States Steel, with high dividends attracting long term investors. Continued industrial activity signals a favorable outlook despite occasional trading jitters.
The piece notes Northern Securities dissolution signals broader railroad reshuffling in the West. It discusses Great Northern preferred stock moves and a potential 100 percent stock dividend, suggesting Union Pacific aims to centralize control similar to the Pennsylvania system. Foretells strong activity across Atchison, Chicago and Northwestern, St Paul, Illinois Central, and New York Central lines as profits ease and credit remains abundant.
The Washington Greeneck Exchange shows unusual activity with 185000 shares traded and bonds amounting to 235000 dollars. Major movements include Lanston slipping to 14 58, Greene Copper dropping 40 cents plus another 40 cents, Mergenthaler down from 197 38 to 194 34, and Metropolitan Citizens Bank rising to 45 with Riggs Bank up similarly on small lots.
Oberlin Ohio April 16 S G Gibson a retail oil dealer alleges Standard Oil waged a price war and fleet competition to crush him for buying from independents. A Commerce Department inquiry asks for names, statements, and price figures before and after the incident. Gibson to provide full details.
In Austin on April 16 the Texas legislature failed to pass key anti trust measures aimed at Standard Oil and the beef trust. The Deck er bill died in the house, the 6000 detective fund for the attorney general failed, and the joint legislative committee investigating the beef trust dissolved with adjournment, accomplishing nothing substantive.
Athens County Ohio treasurer E C Woodsworth claims a $20000 treasury shortage existed before he took office in September and says he can prove it with his books. He notes earlier treasurers left more money in the treasury than the auditor’s figures showed, amid accompanying unrelated travel ad text.
The article discusses low money rates likely staying under 2 to 3 percent, abundant liquidity on Wall Street, funds flowing back from the West after April disbursements, and government actions in May and June that will boost banknote circulation. It notes cheaper money abroad lowering sterling, increased cash reserves in banks as of March 14, and a brighter export trade, especially cotton. It also mentions a looming Russo-Japanese naval battle and Russia seeking peace with honor. DANIEL F. ALLOGG.
Wall Street chatter in New York says Henry C Frick moved to be nearer business interests and United States Steel. Morgan interests want Frick near the main offices. Schwab’s health and Carnegie ties shape leadership rumors as Frick is envisioned as the future power at U S Steel.
Owosso, Mich. April 16. The private bank of M. L. Stewart & Co. shut its doors at noon yesterday after forty years in business. Total deposits are 48,635 with liabilities and assets of 659,381. Most depositors are Owosso residents. deposits range from a few cents to 15,000. Secretary Ralph Stone of Detroit Trust Co. attributed suspension to relations with a carriage company led by C. D. Stewart. The company owes about 28,000 and other sums due May 2. An inventory and schedule will be prepared and the condition reported to depositors at the earliest moment.
The Baltimore American notes rising imports of precious stones and automobiles, signaling improving times. An advertisement touts Dr. Agnew's Heart Cure as restoring heart strength and nerves in minutes, sold by P. G. Athick at 142 Pa. Ave.
Danville reports light sales of loose tobacco with around 200000 pounds. Lower grades rally while medium grades stay weak. Old scraps and lugs fetch pay out prices as demand shifts to wrappers and new lugs. Weather remains favorable but wet soil may slow handling. labor shortages persist.
The Presbyterian Board reports Shanghai Mission Press production and staff size surpass US peers in quality and output. Last year 72,400,068 Chinese pages in 1,814,100 copies plus 8,717,670 pages in 102,720 English copies. Work served 25 societies, including educational and religious texts, with notable progress in China’s educational development.
New York April 15 rye nominal barley feeding 45.5 c. Wheat spot easy No 2 red 67.5 cents elevator 1.09 nominal No 1 Northern Duluth 1.10 nominal fob Buffalo malting 46 52. O b afloat. May corn 62 52 July 53 percent. oats receipts 87 000 bushels export 780 bushels spot dull mixed oats 35 35 percent. Market was weaker after opening due to large world shipments easier cables corn break and Northwest weakness.
New York market notes show butter unchanged at 2,812 receipts. cheese steady with 998 weekly exports of 5,490 boxes. Flour receipts 16,688 barrels with 13,215 exports. various grains and meats listed with prices and ranges across hogs, beef, lard, tallow, and oils. Metals trading quiet with copper, tin, lead, and spelter prices noted. iron market easy at recent prices.
Baltimore markets report steady and unchanged conditions across commodities. Wheat futures show slight variation with spot and future prices near prior levels. oats, corn, and hay hold firm with receipts and exports detailed. butter cheese and sugar list firm prices, while grain freights and rye remain steady.
Livestock price reports show cattle and hogs trading steady to firmer across markets. New York receipts 476 cattle and 3,168 hogs with steady tendencies. Chicago receipts 200 cattle and 13,000 hogs with similar steady tone. Prime values cited for calves and sheep, with mixed ranges for cows, heifers, and bulls.
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