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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1906

Page

2

Sharp Market Rise on Strong Opening Led by Steel

New York July X The market opened with fractional gains as heavy demand, led by short covered positions, pushed prices up in early trading. United States Steel push and renewed activity lifted many stocks to near day’s high, with Southern Pacific and Union Pacific among leaders.

Southern Pacific Washington Post New York Wall United States Steel Strvke London Joan Churchi Eaffirs United States Steel Union Pacific Onoce Usp Pacis

Metal market fluctuations spa London tin copper lead and wheat notes

New York reports volatil e London tin futures at 120 173 60 with local price near 37.12 37.87. Copper weaker in London 1g2 10 for spot and £81 120 Sd. futures. Local copper steady around 18.60 18 73 for lake 18 25 18 50 for electrolytic and 18 OOBT8 38 for cast iron. Lead steady at 3.75 locally but down abroad London Spelter down to 5.19 £ 26 103. Tron lower in English market standard foundry 30s 9d. Wheatdrs Northern quotes No 3 foundry Northern 18 25 18 50 No AST Southern 18.00 1860 No 2 foundry Southern 17.50 18.00.

New York London Standard Foundry Dugbylow Adams Express Kansas City Southern Soo Kansas City Nashville Cox and Foundry Pfa Mexico Central Minneapolis St. Louis American Express Aelscouri Pacite American Jeo Sequritlen Miavouri, Hanae Texes Munarican Linseed OM Eeeee Kanoas Texea Pta Amoylean Linseed OM Ian Ay Ook Mat H. R Alex Ioleus New York Control N. Y Ontoria and Western Norfolk and Western Norfolk and Western Pfd Tubsera North American Anaconda Mining Company Hepanetal Joof Northern Pacific Atcoiron Pacific Atchison Afd Pengerlvanta Fasbae Atlantic Coast Line Penpla'e Gas Patel Se Baltimor Chio Pitts C.C St- Louis Baltimore Ghlo Brooklyn Rapid Transit Pullman Pal Cheanpeake Ohio Republic Steel Tal WwojChicago Great Western Chicago Northwestern Rock Reland Company St Paul Flock Teland Company Chicago T St, L San F St. Lawl Sts Lowi Southwestern Colorado Fuel St. Louis Southwestern Ptd Boutharn Southern Pacific Coto ITAIT Colo Smntay Fantanay syulDeliware Sn Hudson Toledo St. L Western Hel Lack St. Ye Denver and Rio” Grande Union Pacific Rio Grande Fenton Pacific United Sitter United States Realty Kalytet United States Rubber TOHL United States Rubber Phil Secess Erin goalGeneral Electric States Steel Northern Pd United States Steet Ned Hocking Valley Carolina Chemie Ewe Ny Ato Iinola Central Ceratina Chemical Pta Interborough-Metropolitay Az i Foh Interborough-Met. Pd. Yee Wells-Pargo Express Westinghouse Electric International Pump Western Union Wheeling Lake Erie Wisconsin Central Iowa Central Pd Wisconsin Centre Fotal W. B. Hibbs & Bankers and Brokers F Street New York Stock Xchange Chicago Board of Trade Washington Stock Exchange New York State New Virginia Largo Emirate California

New York Cotton Market Quiet Amid Narrow Fluctuations

New York cotton closed steady with minor shifts as traders awaited private crop reports and Friday government data. Prices fluctuated, with active months slipping about seven to two points before steadier trade and notable gains for Augusta, while October, December, and January posted small losses or gains amid cautious covering and speculative interest.

W.B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of ‘Trade Phil Jay New York Eloe Meadier Toam Iftta Talea Augusta Weather Bureau

Wall Street Gossip and Dividend Hints Across Key Stocks

The report notes Sir Ernest Cassell as a notable buyer of Southern Pacific and mentions a price rise since that alert. It cites banking speculation on big investor activity and reveals steel dividend secrecy. It covers large July trading, transfer taxes, and expected late-year dividends for Norfolk and Western, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Atchison.

Washington New York Ernest Cassell Sir Ernest Ift Wen

J J Hill Limits Dividend Surplus Cited by Commissioner

Minnesota railroad hearing reveals Great Northern policy to cap dividends at 7 percent despite high earnings. R J Farrington explains surplus funds fund improvements, loans, and future stock issues while stockholders see no immediate cash return. Surplus on hand tops 19 million dollars as commission questions profitability and capital use.

St.Paul Minn State Railroad and Warehouse Commission Minnesota R. J. Farrington Great Northern Railway James J. Hill Farrington Staples Stupies Mr. Staples

New York Grain Market Reports July Trade Activity

New York grain notes show rye and wheat prices with varied receipts and exports. Spot and futures move as markets react to liquidation and weather in spring wheat country while corn and oats futures slip on weak tone and larger weekly U.S. supply.

W. B. Hipbs & Co F' Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of ‘Trade Ln Ag Ag Veear Ayers Bea Pork Chicago Holdera Fred x Shorts Liverpool Sheral Byeral Louga Viciaie Bradstreet Murket Whiten Fash Houen Tiberal Estes Nebraska Unete Ser- Himent

Baltimore Markets Report July Grain and Dairy Prices Steady

Baltimore markets show quiet steady tones across grain and dairy markets. Wheat and corn prices hold near previous levels with mixed receipts noted. butter eggs cheese and sugar remain steady, with standard daily variations observed in export and inland prices.

Stock Exchange Dull as Copper Shares Slip on Rumors

The Stock Exchange session opened with dull trading and general price weakness, except for Conper stocks which held firm. Mitchell Mining fell nearly three quarters of a point on 600 shares, Greene Copper declined amid bearish chatter, and Lane ton showed gains while Washington Railway and Electric issues traded lightly. Riggs Bank president Charles Glover attended his final board meeting before vacation, then departed for Atlantic City and a western tour.

Stock Exchange Mitchell Mining Greene Copper Charles €. Glover Riggs Bank Atlantic City

Washington Stock Exchange Mixed Listings and Bond Notes

The exchange shows numerous bonds and stocks including Washington Railway common at multiple prices, Washington Gas 4s, Metropolitan Railroad certificates of indebtedness, and United States Electric Light debentures. Notable entries include Anacoatia and Potomeeds bonds, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat shares, and many district and city securities with varied percentages and maturities.

Washington Railway Common Lanston Weahington Mitchell Mining Gresna Copper District of Columbia Philippine Land Rairoad Opphel Traction Railroad Anacoatia City and Suburban Railroad Metropolitan Railroad Metropelitan Railroad Columbia Raittong Columbia Railroad Washagton Railway and Bactrie United States United States Electric Light Chezapsake and Potominc Telephone Washington Market Company Isles Potomas Electric Light Int Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Fe Wavhinston Gas Company Washington Gas Company Bristol Gas and Electric National Safe Deposit and ‘Trust Iuey Washington Loan End American Security and Trust Union Trust Company Security atorage,Company Washington Savings Bank Momo Savings Bank Union Savings Bank Wasa Ington Safe Deposit Company Capital ‘Traction Piremen’s Franita MatrapeHtas Coroma Omae Ania Néflona Ttston Columbia Riggs People's Washington Chesapeake and Potomac Georgytown Gas Mergentheler Lanaton Monotype Washington Market Nevis and Washington Mitchell Mining Company Southern Public Service Corporation

Washington Produce Market Prices Report

The Washington market shows steady fruit and vegetable prices with mixed grain and dairy signals. Eggs, butter, and creamery items rise modestly while live poultry receipts stay heavy and market dull, with prices for chickens, turkeys, and ducks listed alongside fresh produce and fruits.

Live Stock Markets update from New York and Chicago

New York market notes show cattle, calves, sheep and hogs with varied demand and price ranges. Chicago reports steady cattle, higher hogs, and firmer sheep, alongside currency and financial indicators and bond notes.

Dividend on Steel Common Declared by Company

The Steel Corporation directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 0.5 per cent on common stock, the first since December 1900, and a 1.34 per cent quarterly dividend on preferred stock. Net earnings for the quarter ended June 20 rose to 40,125,083, up 5,518,017 from the previous year. Additional figures show Angloid orders, depreciation allocations, and a quarter end surplus of 18,251,106 with 13,000,000 reserved for capital projects, leaving 5,281,106 available.

Bengittle San Francisco New York State Superintendent of Banks Chesapeake and Ohio Consolidated Gas Brooklyn Valen Gas Company New York Edison Company Consolidated Ges Gary Tea Plates Steel Corporation

New York Produce Prices and Market Notes

New York market report lists cheese eggs flour and grain prices with steady to firm trends. Beef cattle and sheep prices show little change, with calves and hogs steady. dairy and poultry supplies described as uncertain or irregular.

Detroit Seeks City Control of New Street Railway Franchise

Detroit officials and Detroit United Railway leaders announced a proposed street railway franchise aiming for city ownership. The plan offers reduced fares for working hours, universal transfers, and a higher tax on gross earnings, with extensions on existing lines and a 15 year franchise renewal leading to potential purchase at real value.

Detroit Mich Detroit United Railway Cadd Hutchins The Railway Company Ste

Panama Bankers Protest Postal Order Sale Changes

Panama bankers meet with Theodore P. Shonts chairman of the Panama Canal Commission to complain that the Isthmian Canal Company's ban on selling postal orders harms drafts sales. Shonts resolved to halt postal orders outside Canal Zone port offices and abolished the administration building office used by Panama merchants.

Panama Theodore P. Shonta Panama Canal Commission Isthmian Canal Company Shonts Canal Zone

Porto Rican Labor Help Arrives for Louisiana Planters

Special to The Washington Post from Porto Rico reports Llwellyn Allen, representing the Louisiana Planters' Association, has arrived to recruit native plantation laborers. An experiment with about a hundred workers last year succeeded, prompting plans to secure more Porto Rican labor. The natives receive better compensation in Louisiana than on the East Coast.

Washington Juan Porto Rico Llwellyn Allen Louisiana Planters’ Association Louisiana East

Insurance Firm Refuses To Pay 4 Million Claim

San Francisco claims against Trans Atlantic Fire Insurance Company of Hamburg total near 4 million dollars. The insurer denies liability citing a catastrophe caused by Providence as not covered by the policy. Building permits issued include several two story brick dwellings and an elevator installation with costs ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 dollars.

Providence San Francisco J. S Trans-Atlantic Fire Insurance Company Hamburg Germany Inspector Ashford Richard Knight Forcevan Fifteenth Street F. L. Mally W. H. Sowall Caroline Dvenns FL. Matly W. E Ronch Carolina King & Sons Otis Elevator Company E. P. Belnk F Street E. P. Brink & Son J. 3 Means Blair Road A. Baird

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