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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1908

Page

15

Wall Street Dull as Markets Stand Pat Amid Easter Week

Trading in the stock market remains narrow and listless as professionals dominate, with prices moving within small ranges. Bond issues attract little attention while optimism fades, and observers note Europe’s holiday quiet contributing to subdued activity.

United States Treasury reports weak cotton market with low records

The New York cotton market hit new season lows with a steady close, down 2.7 points from last Thursday as sales reached about 378,000 bales. Activity showed strong selling from European buyers and Wall Street pressure, with reports of floods in the Western belt and anticipated washouts in the Southwest. Liverpool markets closed for Easter, and New Orleans will be closed for spring elections. Government bonds and mercantile paper were steady to dull, while general currency rates showed minor movements.

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Wall Street Calm Amid Speculation Over Freight Rates

A sunlit market in New York shows little excitement as brokers push Union Pacific and Reading, with United States Steel guiding the rail list while General conditions dampen enthusiasm. Traders doubt Interstate Commerce Commission approval and note weak iron and steel stocks. Western Union suffers, while Pennsy cars idle and spring demand fades. The Interborough Metropolitan acts to add seats on the Grand Street line, reflecting mixed public-supply signals.

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New York Stock Market Highlights and Local Financial Notes

Washington area market activity shows gains in gas and rail shares, with Washington Railway and Electric and Capital Traction advancing on favorable call quotes. Dividend news from Washington Railway and Electric boosts sentiment, while traders eye possible ownership shifts at National City Bank and Traders National Bank consolidation plans. listed commodity prices and livestock values appear alongside.

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Baltimore Markets Note Quiet Trading on April 20

Baltimore markets report price activity with receipts at 9,901 barrels for wheat and 3,116 bushels for red Western. corn dull, oats steady, rye dull, hay high, butter steady, cheese quiet, sugar unchanged. United States Express declares reduced semiannual dividend, payable May 15, reflecting a $1 per share cut from prior disbursement.

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Grain and dairy prices steady in New York and Chicago reports

New York and Chicago markets show mixed results with wheat firm on bullish weekly data while corn weakens. Dairy items including butter cheese and eggs record varied receipts and prices amid steady to firm trends.

Freight Rates to Rise Pending White House Approval

Railroads east of the Mississippi met in New York and prepared for a general freight rate increase. Negotiations require personal approval from President Roosevelt and the Interstate Commerce Commission, with 30 days’ notice before new schedules. Wages, materials, taxes have risen while demand sinks, prompting higher charges to fund extensions and safety maintenance.

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United States Steel stockholders approve past year purchases

New York April 4 stockholders at the United States Steel annual meeting in Hoboken N J ratified all purchases and contracts by the directors and finance committee, including the Tennessee Coal and Iron properties. All terms of directors were renewed. No protest over bonuses was raised. Subsidiaries also re elected retiring directors.

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Metal Market Reports Quiet London Holiday Trade

New York. April 20. With London markets shut for Easter there was little change in local metal quotations. Tin steady to a touch higher 31.85 to 32.20. Copper unchanged with tor nigs 12.75 to 12.87 electrolytic 12.62 to 12.75 and casting 12.47 to 12.51. Lead steady at 3.9 and spelter at 4.00 to 4.65. Iron prices varied with No 1 foundry Northern 18.25 to 18.75, No 2 at 17.76 to 18.25, No 1 Southern Boston 17.25 to 18.00.

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Live Stock Markets And Wheat Prices Across Markets

Live stock markets across New York and Baltimore show mixed results with cattle receipts around 16,000 head and hogs about 31,000, prices firm to mixed. Cattle and calves feature varied ranges, sheep and lambs steady to lower, with dairy and veal values noted and export quantities listed for upcoming shipments.

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