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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1906

Page

4

Market in shock as California disaster hits stock values

Washington April 1 report says the California earthquake disaster caused widespread stock market declines. Investors faced heavy selling and losses across unions, rail stocks, and copper shares while insurance and remittance concerns grew. The Amalgamated Copper declared a 1.25 percent quarterly dividend, with an extra one quarter of percent, halting further optimism amid fears of broader economic damage.

San Francisco War Department Washington Reading Amalgamated Copper Company

Wall Street Gossip on the Earthquake Market Moves

Washington Post reports a market ripple after the earthquake with Reading and Union Pacific under pressure. United States Steel shows firmness on structural demand from rebuilding. rival rails note fires and damage while bears exploit bad news. A prominent San Francisco operator allegedly led Reading selling amid antitrust inquiry rumors.

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New York Cotton Market Slumps Amid Wall Street Liquidation

New York and London markets show active, unsettled cotton trading as Wall Street liquidation drives prices down. Dealers report May option holding value eroding, with near months supported only by selective buying from local bulls and broker interests amid heavy selling across the Pacific Coast and Southern markets.

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Market notes show limited stock exchange activity post disaster

The yesterdays session at the stock exchange recorded subdued business with bonds totaling 4000 dollars and stock sales of 160 shares. Prices fell across several issues including Washington Railway and Electric, Lanston Monotype, and Greene Copper, as markets nationwide reeled from property destruction and loss of life. Directors were elected at Lanston Monotype Companys Alexandria annual meeting, with a 2 percent dividend declared payable April 23.

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New York Grain Market Mixed As Wheat, Corn Slip

The New York grain market April 18 shows rye dull and barley steady with mixed wheat receipts and spot prices. May contracts fell slightly on bearish crop news while corn and oats receipts and prices moved on country offerings and refined trading, ending with overall weak close and notable declines in the May wheat contract.

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Washington Produce Market Report Highlights Mixed Prices

Market overview shows wheat slump dampening early strength and steady to firm chatter in live poultry and butter. Prices listed for eggs, butter, cheese, vegetables, and fruits reflect varied demand with notable activity in dressed poultry and hogs, while receipts remain heavy and some losses noted in futures terms.

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New York Produce Prices and Market Totals

Atlantic and regional commodity quotes cover vegetables, meats, grains, and fibers from New York on April 18 19 with varied activity. Rice sugar petroleum and cotton show mixed steady tones. livestock receipts in Chicago Claremont and other markets reflect generally stable to modestly higher trends.

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Washington Cattle Market Report Summary

Cattle market steady with steady calves and mixed hogs and lamb demand. Hogs show liberal supply with price ranges. sheep and lambs in decent demand. calves varied by quality with prime to common categories listed.

Increase in earnings for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in March 1906

Special to The Vyaaningon Post reports Baltimore and Ohio Railroad earnings and expenses for March 1906 versus March 1905. Gross earnings rose to 6,711,005 from 5,910,621, a gain of 800,474, while expenses increased to 4,222,275 from 3,039,552, up 1,182,723. Retained earnings climbed to 2,488,817 from 1,977,040, a rise of 511,777. For the nine months ended March 21, the statement shows 6,098,007 in earnings and 90,098,770 in costs with notable increases over last year.

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Washington Urged as Manufacturing and Convention City

The Board of Trade subcommittee launches a publicity campaign to promote Washington as a premier manufacturing and commercial hub and an exceptional residential community. They push for conventions, a large auditorium, and better hotel capacity to dispel the notion that the capital is only residential, with efforts led by John L. Weaver and inquiries welcome at the Board of Trade or 1418 Westrest.

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Optional contracts illegal court decision ends bids and offers

Chicago April 19 The Appellate Court ruled that one board of trade member buying optional contracts from another is legal, effectively ending bids and offers. The suit by Harry Woods against Mark Bates concerned a 160000 bushels wheat purchase. The court held option purchases violate the criminal code.

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