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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

2

Reading's Rally Sets Yearly High on Strong Copper Stocks

New York July 31 Ambitious gains in Reading 4 1 4 points marked a new yearly high as copper shares led the advance. Union Pacific and St Paul also rose while Amalgamated Copper and American Smelting built further strength amid improving trade. London copper gains and pending dividends for Reading and St Paul fueled broad market firmness at close.

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Copper Upturn Drives Wall Street Earlier Trading

The Washington Post reports a sharp market shift as copper stocks surge, boosting optimism across exchanges. Reading earnings rumors and a stronger steel sector add to the bullish tone, with traders expecting further gains amid easy money and favorable political signals.

Washington Stock Exchange Prices for Poultry and Produce

Quotations show wholesale prices for fresh stock and market trends in Virginia North Carolina and West Virginia. Supplies tight with firm markets for butter, cheese, dressed poultry, and meats. vegetables and fruits listed with varied per unit prices across multiple regional items.

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Washington cattle market update from New York July 31

London tin and copper futures edged higher while London spot prices rose. U S local market followed with firm to higher quotes on cattle hogs lambs calves and cows. Prices ranged across cattle hogs sheep and calf categories with per hundredweight figures in dollars and cents and regional listings for stock and equipment.

Traders Hold Stocks As Prices Fail To Fall On Local Exchange

The local market showed activity and strength with Washington Railway and Electric leading, as traders refused to sell below present prices. A broker bought 100 shares at 14, another then sold to a peer at a quarter, while Georgetown Gas Company certificates were subscribed and a pipeline project eyed near Connecticut Avenue.

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Cotton condition remains near peak as July report shown

The Department of Agriculture reports cotton condition at 83 percent on July 3, near the 1906 and ten-year July averages. Prices reacted modestly after the report, futures rising briefly then retreating to prior levels, while world visible supply data showed mixed holdings across major regions including the United States and Egypt.

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New York Grain Updates with Wheat Corn and Oats Prices

New York traders report large wheat exports and mixed prices with No 3 red at 1.00 to 1.01 for nearby futures as heavy Chicago unloading tests sentiment. Corn and oats show spot softness and modest futures moves amid ongoing demand and receipts data.

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Wheat and market declines dampen Chicago grain trading

Chicago grain prices weakened on July trading with September wheat closing near day’s lows and corn and oats also slipping. Reports of blight and black rust from the Northwest weighed on sentiment while cash buyers linked to crop damage aided demand for new crop months. Provisions moved slightly higher then fell back, with prices at day’s end showing a softer tone across wheat, corn, and hogs despite some late buying pressure.

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New York Cotton Market Mixed After Government Report

New York July 31 The government crop report lowers expectations with August up 17 points while September slips about 2. Late months hold steady to modestly lower. Trading shows early gains on August, then pullback amid weather interpretation and bear covering. Southern markets ease, Liverpool closes for holiday until Tuesday morning.

New York Wallltreet Bulb

Live Stock Market Figures from New York and Chicago July 31

Market notes report cattle receipts 2,506 in New York with steers up to 100 higher, cows slow to unchanged, veal and calves steady to firm, lambs and sheep firm for prime grades. hogs steady to 100 higher. Exports next day listed at 605 cattle and 3,200 quarters beef. London cables note higher live cattle and dressed beef prices. In Chicago reports show steady to higher cattle, steers and cows with various ranges for calves and bulls. markets quote bids around 6.00 to 7.00 for common to choice beef and packing weights through the day.

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Iron Markets More Active and Production Rising

Dun's Review notes ongoing moderate trade gains with irregular progress. Swell in the Southwest and East contrasts with uneven industry returns. Mills boost output weekly. more plants resume, though unemployment persists. Iron and beasemer pig iron prices ease, Pittsburgh market busier, and coke and steel orders slow. Buyers seek raw materials as wholesale clothiers begin limited operations.

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Harriman Gains Control of Wheeling and Lake Erie Notes

New York reports Kuhn Loeb & Co and Blair & Co will buy five million dollars in Wheeling and Lake Erie three year notes at par and interest for the Wabash Railroad, transferring control from George Gould to Harriman affiliated interests. The bankers receive an option on twelve million dollars in Wheeling and Lake Erie's general five percent bonds and the notes, due to mature tomorrow, will be in default but foreclosures are to be avoided per the agreement.

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Baltimore Markets July 31 Grain and Market Report

Baltimore markets report mixed grain activity with flour dull and receipts about 6,500 bushels. Wheat futures and spot quotes show No 2 red Western options and September contracts noted, while oats prices vary for old No 2 white and mixed categories. Freight notes reference steamship routes and market freight considerations amid general market activity.

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