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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
3
Broad market strength lifts Reading 4 1/4 points to a new yearly high, with Union Pacific and St Paul advancing. Copper stocks, led by Amalgamated Copper and Anaconda, rise amid upbeat trade prospects and strong local demand. Reading’s gains reflect improving business outlook and anticipated dividend actions.
The New York bond market report for July 31 shows closing prices and listings across a wide range of issuers. Notable entries include American Tobacco, Atchison Convertible, Baltimore and Ohio, Central of Georgia, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, Denver and Rio Grande, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, United States Steel, and Massachusetts Electric among others, with varying yields and convertible options. The report captures bond and stock listings, including convertibles, preferreds, and general issues, reflecting market sentiment and liquidity on the day.
On July 6 in New York, money rates showed 1 1/4 percent with a firm time loan market. sterling exchange steadied around 4.9690 for demand. Butter, eggs, poultry, and produce prices were reported with notable activity in cash products, while vegetables and fruits showed firm to slow movement and varying price ranges across regional markets.
London tin copper and lead markets rose while New York cattle prices showed the local market firming. London futures quoted higher. local prices for copper, zinc and Tin alloys edged up with varying spot and futures. Cattle rates listed for cattle, hogs, lambs, calves and cows with per hundredweight figures and yard quotes.
The Washington Post reports a sharp upturn in copper markets worldwide sparks renewed bullish trading in New York and Boston. Reading gains fuel further speculation as railroad earnings hints, Taft letter reception, and favorable political signals bolster appetite, with steady money and reduced liquidation suggesting a sustained advance.
Traders refused to drop prices on stocks yesterday with Washington Railway and Electric leading activity at 34. Certificates of Georgetown Gas Company subscriptions completed as the market shows bullish signs. An amusing trade saw 160 shares flip at an eighth then sold for a quarter. Butte Coalition slid to 27 8. Exchange to close today. outlook remains for a rise from recent levels amid strong undercurrents. Mention of Gould interests planning system changes and Georgetown Gas Company pipeline work in Connecticut avenue toward a new bridge and Chevy Chase.
The July cotton condition is reported at 83 percent, with comparisons to 81.2 four months prior and 75 a year ago, per the Department of Agriculture. World cotton supply shows 8,077,453 bales visible, with details by region and country, while New Orleans market notes indicate slight bullish reaction but overall cautious sentiment. Also included are varied commodity prices and market remarks for poultry, butter, eggs, flour, hay, wool, and oils along with regional price steadiness and transportation costs.
Wheat futures surged on Beary unloads in Chicago and fears of overstated exports. Spot prices eased with No 1 Northern Duluth at 129% and No 2 hard winter at 101% f. o. b afloat. Corn receipts 6,975, spot No 2 at 844 nominal elevator, oats receipts 28,300, spot mixed at 69% to 73 pounds, rye dull.
Chicago July 21 market notes broad wheat weakness led by Jongs with September futures closing lower while cash and new crop prices fluctuated. Corn and oats followed a softer trend though some improvements appeared late. receipts and exports showed varied activity amid a cautious trading day.
Livestock market notes show beef cattle receipts 2,598 with bids up to 10. Bulls and cows steady to unchanged while hides and dressed beef dull. Calves strong 6.00 to 8.25. sheep and lambs mixed with lambs steady to lower. Hogs receipts 1,715 with prices up to 0.10. cattle and hogs district reports include Chicago figures and export projections.
Dun's Review notes improving activity across markets with weekly gains in production and mills reopening. Cotton goods demand remains hopeful though transactions stay limited, while iron, steel, and coke markets show irregular but rising activity. New England shoe makers see quiet wholesale trade but rising hopes for supplementary orders as prices for leather and hides tighten.
Kuhn Loeb & Co and Blair & Co announce the purchase of four million dollars in Wheeling and Lake Erie three year notes due August 1. The deal transfers control from George Gould to Harriman representatives and grants an option on twelve million dollars of general bonds in return. The notes mature tomorrow but foreclosure action is reportedly to be avoided per the agreement.
The July 1 market report notes a government crop outlook near forecast but with little impact on prices. August gains faded after opening, with September and late months mostly steady or slightly lower. Sales around 76,000 bales. futures showed minor changes amid bear positions and short covering.
Baltimore markets report flour dull and unchanged with total receipts reaching 6,661 bags and 7,106 additional receipts for corn and white varieties. Prices are firm for oats and various grain items, while No 2 red Western and yellow corn show mixed tones with September and August futures terming. A steam to Liverpool line notes grain movement.
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