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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

31

Reading Shares Jump to New Yearly High on Broad Market Rise

New York July 31 trading opened with mixed moves yet saw broad strength in copper issues led by Amalgamated Copper and Anaconda as Reading rose 4 1 4 points to a yearly peak. Union Pacific and St Paul advanced while expectations of improving business and forthcoming dividend actions supported the rally across the industrial list.

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Copper Rally Sparks Broad Stock Advance in New York

The Washington Post reports a sharp shift in market tone as copper prices surge and stocks rally. Traders, buoyed by stronger copper and Reading earnings hints, push prices to new highs while room traders expand buying. Optimism grows over reforms, rail restructuring, and steady money, despite no decisive news.

Washington Stock Exchange Market Quotations Notice

Wholesale price quotations show a firmer market for fresh stock with light supply. Nearby Virginia North Carolina and West Virginia regions feature varied poultry and dairy prices including butter dairy cheese and dressed meats. Fruit and vegetables list includes sweet potatoes yams beets carrots onions by the box and basket prices with oranges apples berries and watermelons.

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Washington Cattle Market Update from New York July 31

London tin and copper prices rise while London markets show gains. Local cattle and hog markets in Washington report firm, varied prices with multiple grades and regions listed. Shipments and valuations for cattle, hogs, lambs, calves, and cows detailed alongside cash balances and foundry issues.

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Traders Hold Stocks as Prices Dip on Local Exchange

Stocks traded with reluctance below present prices while Washington Railway and Electric led the field. Certificates of Georgetown Gas Company subscribed. 100 shares changed hands at 34 and a broker swapped stock at 3 eighths to a quarter. Butte Coalition moved to 27 5 8 while trading closed for today. The market showed bullish undertones, with belief of renewed upward movement once activity resumes. Rumors of Harriman Gould changes and Ere Railroad improvements circulated amid ongoing local project plans along Connecticut Avenue toward the new bridge and Tenallytown road expansion.

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Cotton Crop Condition Edges Up to 83 Percent in July Report

The July 3 cotton condition reached 83 percent, up from 1.2 percent a month earlier but down from a year ago. The report, from the Department of Agriculture, notes July 25 figures for prior years and presents state-by-state readings, while traders reacted with a mild bearish tilt as prices retraced after initial gains. World supply data show American cotton at 1,282,412 bales, with totals for other regions varying. commodity markets listed values for poultry, butter, cheese, eggs, flour, and related staples amid a generally steady to firm stance.

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New York Grain Market Sparks Reactions in Wheat and Corn

New York July 3 grain trade shows brisk wheat activity with large exports and mixed futures, hints of heavy Chicago unloadings, and a cautious corn market with modest spot rates and limited option activity. Oats receive steady receipts and varied eked prices, while rye futures shows little movement amid a quiet session.

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Wheat and Hog Markets Slip on Crop Damage Reports

Chicago grain markets fall as the wheat futures close at the day’s low amid reports of black rust and crop damage from Minnesota and the Northwest. Provisions ease slightly while hogs firm late, with receipts and futures showing a mixed day across wheat, corn, and pork markets.

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New York Cotton Market Steady Despite Government Report

New York July 31 The government crop report kept market sentiment steady with August up 17 points and September down 7. Trade noted light volume around 75 000 bales with late months mostly steady. near term gains followed by profit taking and weather map interpretations. October and December held modestly while the new crop declined on weak support. August showed strength amid short interest and bullish cover. Southern markets softened slightly. Liverpool closed and will reopen Tuesday morning.

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Live Stock Markets Report from New York and Chicago

Receipts in New York include 2,506 cattle and 6,695 sheep with mixed changes. Cattle steady to higher on heifers and steers, bulls and cows slow. calves steady to firm. hogs firm to higher. London cables lift live cattle and dressed beef prices. Chicago shows steady to higher trends across cattle, hogs, and lambs with extensive bidding and varied weights.

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Iron Markets More Active and Production Rising

Dun's Review notes overall larger business volume with weekly mill production expansion and improving activity in iron and related materials. Pittsburg pig iron prices ease as demand increases. finished steel remains quiet while new contracts trickle in. Cotton goods see rising inquiries, though transactions stay limited, with widespread unemployment still lingering amid a cautious business climate.

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Harriman Gains Control of Wheeling Lake Erie Notes

New York reports Kuhn Loeb Blair Co will buy 5 million three year 5 percent gold notes maturing August 1 at par with accrued interest for the Wabash Railway. Control passes from Gould to Harriman represented by Kuhn Loeb Co, with an option on 12 million Wheeling Lake Erie bonds. The notes mature tomorrow and are technically in default, but no foreclosure is to be pursued.

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Baltimore Markets July 31 Consolidate Grain Report

Baltimore markets report shows flour unchanged with receipts around 6,500 bushels. Wheat futures and spot prices quoted with No 2 red Western figures, July and August contracts noted. Oats prices listed for Old No 2 white and mixed, with various bid and delivery terms. grain freights mention steamship avenues to Leveryect.

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