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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

24

Reading shares surge as 414 point gain sets yearly record

New York July 31 market opened with modest moves yet strengths kept within copper stocks like Amalgamated Copper Anaconda Reading rose 4 1 4 points to a new yearly high. Union Pacific St Paul advanced while London copper stocks gained, and a cross market firmness suggested rising business optimism ahead of August crop reports.

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Copper Stocks Rally Pushes Market On Reading News

The Washington Post reports a sharp market turn with copper shares leading gains after prior caution. Reading earnings speculation and a favorable cotton report boost optimism, while news on Hepburn clause and Taft's acceptance letter influence investors. Strong domestic finance signals and rail developments support a continued advance.

Washington Stock Exchange Wholesale Prices Report

Market recap shows supply tight for fresh stock with firm tone across regions including Virginia West Virginia and Northwest Virginia and North Carolina. Prices listed for butter cheese live poultry dressed meats vegetables greens fruits and staples with varied per unit quotes across items and regions.

Virginia West Virginia Eorthwest Virginia North Carolina Westarn Macket Largo Hensight Tuckersquet Stapekraft

Washington cattle market and London metal prices report

London tin and copper futures gained with spot close at 138 10a and 269 17ard respectively while local markets followed higher. The cattle and hog markets showed firm to slightly rising prices with various grades of beef and pork, lambs, calves, and sheep listed alongside cattle market figures and regional shipment data.

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Traders Hold Stocks as Prices Stand Firm at 34

Traders refused lower offers and Washington Railway and Electric led activity on the local exchange. A broker bought 100 shares at 14, then resold to another at 25, while Butte Coalition slipped to 27 8. Georgetown Gas certificates subscribed. tube line work in Connecticut Avenue and new bridge plans progress.

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Cotton crop condition holds at 83 percent on July 3

The Department of Agriculture reported 83 percent crop condition, down from 1.2 a month earlier and 7 a year ago. July 25 figures show yearwise and ten year averages by state, with New Orleans markets reacting modestly as prices dipped after an initial rise following the report. World visible supply totals and regional prices for poultry, butter, eggs, flour, and other commodities are listed in the market roundup accompanying the cotton note.

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New York Grain Market Report July 3

Wheat prices rose on heavy Chicago unloading and jittery export outlook. Corn and oats showed modest activity with spot prices steady, while futures closed mixed reflecting demand uncertainty and logistical delays.

Chicago grain market reels from blight and weak exports

The Chicago wheat and grain market closes lower amid reports of black rust in the Northwest and crop damage across Indiana and Missouri. Sept wheat slips to near 90% while September corn and oats also fall. provisions edge up briefly before finishing mixed. Local receipts show ongoing weakness, with export demand sluggish and prices drifting toward the day’s lows.

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New York Cotton Market Reacts To Government Report

Trading on July 81 saw the government crop report pegging condition at 87 percent, slightly below expectations. August rose to a steady close, up 17 points, while September slipped 7 points and late months were mostly unchanged. Sales neared 75,000 bales as the market opened steady, then rose on cover and sentiment before easing on a weaker outlook and short interest in August. October and December closed modestly higher or steady, with a dampened response to the report. Southern markets declined up to 4 points. Liverpool closed and will reopen Tuesday morning.

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Live Stock Markets Report from New York and Chicago

July market notes show cattle receipts around 2,506 head in New York with steers up to 100 higher, calves steady with veals $6.00 to $8.25, and lambs strong. hogs firm to 100 higher amid mixed beef and veal prices. Chicago reports steady to higher cattle, with steers around 4.40 to 6.25 and bulk hog prices near 5.50 to 6.85, while lambs and sheep varied by grade.

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Iron markets more active despite uneven gains across sectors

Dun's Review reports moderate weekly trade, with improvement in iron and steel demand. Production rising weekly as mills resume, though unemployment lingers. Prices firm on leather and raw materials, while finished goods stay cautious. New England shoe trade weak after Western wholesaler exit, with hope for upcoming orders.

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Harriman Gains Control of Wheeling and Lake Erie Notes

New York announces Kuhn Loeb & Co and Blair & Co will buy 5 million three year 5 percent notes for Wabash guaranteed Wheeling and Lake Erie. Control shifts from George Gould to Harriman representatives, with an option on 12 million in general bonds. Notes mature tomorrow and default would occur, but foreclosure proceedings are not expected.

New York Wheeling and Lake Erie Wabash Kuhn, Loeb & Co Blair & Co Wabant Railroad Company Broad Street George J. Gould I. H. Harriman Wheeling and Lake Erie

Baltimore Markets July 31 Grain Report

Baltimore markets report flour, wheat, oats and grain freights with receipts totals. Flours unchanged while wheat spot and future bids show varied prices and contracts with multiple grade descriptors. Oats prices and old No 2 grades noted, and steamship grain freights to service lines are listed.

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