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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1908

Page

17

Brisk Rise in Stocks Trading With Bond Support

Washington dispatch from New York reports a broad market advance with heavy trading volume led by Union Pacific and the Pennsylvania bond issue. Prices reached new high for the year as Wall Street traders reassessed risk and investment flow, amid renewed strength in rail shares and concerns over a major broker’s failure.

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Washington Gas and Railway Prices Placed At Market

Washington Gas certificates traded at 105 in regular session sales on Friday April 24 1908 alongside Washington Railway and Electric common at 30 with an additional 50 at wu. The report covers the New York and Washington exchanges and lists several issue prices for gas and electric stocks.

M. Washington Gas Washington Railway and Electric Common

New York Bond Market and Commodity Report

Money on call easy to 2 percent with a closing bid of 1 percent. Time loans firmer at 2 1/2 percent for sixty days and 3 percent for ninety days. Government and railroad bonds show strength as supply remains light. Butter, eggs, poultry, meats, vegetables, and fruits prices and supplies listed with regional notes and demand patterns.

New York Tate Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange

New York Cotton Market Ends Mixed After Session Turbulence

In New York April 24 the cotton market eased in late trading after early gains from firmer cables and Southern selling. The close stood 246 points above the season’s low, with daily sales around 239000 bales. Copper, lead, zinc and tin were mostly steady or down in London and locally quiet, while various foundry and ore prices showed small shifts.

York Wall Street Brirds Derenibe Janna New York London Royal Tlondon Cleveland Foundry Northern Southern Southern Seft

Wall Street Bond Issues Lift Market to New Highs

The past weeks brought bond issues totaling over 3200 thousand dollars with several names listed including Pennsylvania Railroad and Interborough Rapid Transit. The market advanced smoothly, aided by short-covering in Pennsylvania and United States Steel, and strong moves in Union Pacific as investors bet on underwriting and European financing. The broader market closed higher than any time since the panic, with traders optimistic about continued gains and speculative activity.

Washington Post New York Theo Foiessen Wall Street Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Indiana and Southern Erie Railroad Delaware and Hudson Interborough Rapid Transit Wabash Railroad Union Electric Light and Power Company The North Washington Post New York Commission-House Storty Pennsylvania United States Steel Shorts Pittsburg Bears Thomas A. MacIntyre & Co Union Pacific Harriman Road Europe Southern Pacific

Stock Market Activity and Outlook Amid Small Gains

Traders note modest advances across markets with Gazatock prices rising to 651-8 and small, steady orders. Washington Railway and Electric issues showed little liquidity while Mergenthaler traded in small lots at 193 and Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank renewed a bid at 120. Overall sentiment remains optimistic on leading exchanges despite limited buying by wire-connected houses.

al Dds Washington Railway and Electric Mergenthaler Merchants and Mechanics’ Savings Bank New York Washington

New York Produce Prices and Wheat Market Summary

New York reports mixed commodity prices with steady live poultry and butter, and firm hay and petroleum. Wheat and corn futures are weak on favorable U S weather and Liverpool losses, with May and July futures slipping. oats and rye show mixed moves, while provisions deteriorate as hogs, lard, and ribs decline. Major grain receipts and exports are detailed alongside nearby spot quotes and futures closes.

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Better Feeling in Trade Gains in South and Central West

Bradstreet's reports improvements in weather and crops fostering a hopeful outlook, with modest gains in retail trade in the South and Central West but overall distributive trade and industry remain cautious. Demand for iron steel copper and coal is weak, price cutting appears, and failures show a mixed national pattern.

Bradstreet West New York Pacific Northwest United States

Live Stock Markets in New York and Chicago Trade Reports

New York April 24 Live stock receipts include 4,004 cattle with steady to lower calves and lean cows, 4,806 sheep and lambs with lambs steady, and 1,502 hogs with market strong. Chicago figures show about 15,990 cattle and 14,990 hogs with steady to higher prices, steers 5.00 to 17.15, hogs 4.00 to 5.70, sheep 3.00 to 6.00, lambs 6.00 to 7.70.

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Washington Cattle and Grain Prices Reported in Market Listing

Market notes from Baltimore on April 24 show cattle and hog prices by class and quality, with calves, sheep and lambs listed. Grain futures for wheat corn oats rye and related feeds also quoted, alongside dairy items and sugar prices, reflecting a broad commodities snapshot.

Trustees to Sell Mathews Estate Near Rock Creek Park

Chief Justice Clahaugh appointed Wil son 4. Lambert and Conrad H. Syme as trustees to sell the Mathews estate near Rock Creek Park. The land valued well over $100,000 has been tied up by litigation. Heirs sought partition by sale and trustees report an offer of 800 dollars for sixty acres, with bond of 125000 required.

Clahaugh District Supreme Court Wilson

May Sued for Divorce in District Supreme Court

Horace B. May an electrician of 827 Twenty second street northwest was sued in the District Supreme Court yesterday for divorce and alimony by his wife Margaret M. May. She accuses him of cruelty and says he damaged tableware and kitchen utensils in fits of anger. After their separation, May allegedly tried to gain possession of their child but police intervened. They married June 16, 1903.

Horace B. May Twenty-second Street District Supreme Court Dvorce Margaret M. May May J. Fp.kin

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