Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Aug 9, 1906, p. 8

Market swings as New York stocks open heavy on gains

The New York market opened with more advances than declines but showed heavy selling pressure across many major stocks, while Pennsylvania rose to a high, and the Hin group weakened. The dissolution of the underwriters syndicate pushed New York Central 3 1 2 per cent bonds down four points amid unclear profit distributions, and bond markets abroad steadied as grain and cotton markets fluctuated with flood damage and rains.

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Wall Street Gossip Sees 1908 as a bumper year for business

Special to The Washington Post reports bankers predicting 1908 will be remembered as a bumper year for railroads, steel and copper, with widespread profits. Investors debate if high stock holdings will shift to time money or public buying, while Treasury plans to circulate idle funds to aid all sectors. Pennsylvania traction rises on favorable earnings and administration signals, while St Paul sinks amid heavy selling and speculative scrutiny of treasury stock maneuvers.

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CURB MARKET REPORTS WIDE PRICES ACROSS REGIONS

Boston and Chicago market updates show cattle calves and hogs with varied demand. New York prices indicate steady to lower tones for steers and bulls, with calves and sheep mixed. Chicago lists strong cattle and lower hogs amid receipts around tens of thousands.

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Metal Market News from New York and London Aug Market Update

The London tin market fell with spot around 0.158 and futures at £179 2s 6d while local tin and copper prices eased on light demand. Copper, lead, zinc and shelter values moved little in London and locally with mixed shifts across foundry and supply lines and no clear trend in most metals.

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Capital Trac tion stock soars amid large buy order

In a brisk session on the Stock Exchange Capital Traction jumped nearly four points from 1412 to 146 14 after a dominant buyer, tied to a rail official, covered shorts and supported the price. Other railway stocks rose. Potomac Insurance elected new directors and reappointed officers with John Taylor Arms as president and W Riley Deeble as vice president.

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Washington Stock Exchange closes with mixed bets and bonds

The day’s market ledgers list Potomac Electric and Capital Traction trading at various prices with preferred and common Washington Railway shares, several bonds including Columbia and Metropolitan Railroad, and miscellaneous notes. Commodities and insurance stocks show modest shifts while real estate, gas, and graphophone equities appear with varied activity.

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New York Money Rates and Market Movements

New York money markets show ruling rates around 2 percent in some notes with short term advances. Sterling exchange at 4.8325 for demand and 4.8260 for sixty days. Commercial bills quoted at 4.51 to 4.82. Bar silver at 5 percent. Government bonds steady and railroad bonds heavy.

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Oil Quotations and Government Receipts

Scan of Toledo market data shows North 1 South Lima and Indiana oil quotes with varied shipments and averages. Government receipts from internal revenue $215,2000. customs $1,417,214. miscellaneous $542000. expenditures total $2,030,000. National bank notes totaled $767,613 yesterday.

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Washington Produce Market Receipts Hold and Prices Firm

Receipts of choice stock continue steady with good demand. undergrades sell at concessions. Fresh Virginia Southern 1718 jobbing lots higher. butter market steady with cold storage stocks rising. Live poultry market weak. dressed poultry and meats show variable pricing. vegetables and fruits largely steady with minor advances. Market closes with wheat corn oats futures and spot prices reflecting mixed demand and large supplies.

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Equity Court Records and Probate Actions in DC

Supreme Court equity matters list vacation of premises August 14 and multiple cases including Daniel McMsbou v Sayle trusteeship grants and notices. Probate matters grant administration for Louisa Lampton and others. various divorces, damages, and accountings referenced with attorneys and trustees. numerous tax and property transfers listed along Corcoran Street to Pleasant Plains developments.

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Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO Justice Barnard Warrington Tobacco Company Ve. Smithside Wolf & Rozenberg T. L. Glen Daniel McMsbou Ve. Sayle G. Bishop J. N. Saunders H. M. Packar Solittora W. Martin Charles Z. Simms M. T. Clinksonles May J. M. King Circuit Court No Justis Barnard Pratt Vs. Johnson-Wrnne Company Fiavilla H. Winship Wheatley L. A. Ballgy. Duparquot Huot & Moncuss Company Oaterthan Blalntitt Fot Plaintie Hayden Johnson Justicn Barnard Louisa M. Lampton Edward W. Lampton Joseph H. Stewart Joseph E. Russell Horodale John Ranma Bridget Reardon Dante O'Brier Henry W. Seymour Harelst New Jersey Avenue Third Street Martha A. Munyoe Antoinette O- Malone Charles W. Quarley Game Uf Corcoran Jain Gok Wpstec Alberta Minor Aquare Twelfth Street Galen L Taf Manydier Wert B Barbara Mushake Thoratox Hardem Bridget A. Harrington A.ito Frank S. Thompking W. Johnson Frank E. Thompking Bridget A Catharine Harrington Robert ‘W. Johonen Catharine Herrington Cleveland Park H. ‘Rozier Dulany Bama K. Dana Pleasant Plains Charles W. King, Jr Waldo C. Wibbs Fourteenth Benjamin Minot George H. Higbee Sixth Herbert H. Todd Henry J. Juenemanh Loti Hillbrook George M. Sharp

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Deeds of Trust Listings for Various Properties

A compact catalog of deeds of trust shows multiple borrowers securing loans with savings banks and building associations. Entries name parties such as Aquart, Alber ta Minor, Finotta Naire, Leroy Harris, and more, detailing loan amounts from $100 to $149,090, terms from 1 to 9 years, interest from 0 to 6 percent, and properties across blocks and squares including Pleasant Plains and Barnes & Weaver's Addition in Brookland.

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Aquart Antoinette OU. Malonest Thomas Washington Loan and Trust Company Equitable’ Co-operative Building Association Alberta Minor Charles F. Benjamin Roger Z. Mitchell Perpetual Bunding Association Aquard Finotta John J. Brosnan Leroy H. Harris Peter A. Dray William A. Hmi Mercharts and Mechanics’ Savings Bank Sama Charles F. Morrizon Ménrce H. Caffee Agoure Norman Lansbury Harlem Trenk L Hopisina Et Ax Jogos Wilton God Raphael A Gasilear Francis Ann Severson Vic William H Benjamin F P U' Story, Jr Walter V. R. Berry Benjamin Minor Harry A. Matterns Edward T. Heiner Lille H. Mattern Melvin ‘H. Herriman Patrick F. Longet Ax Frank P. Burke Peter M. MecCallumn Patrick Chamberlaine Wilmot W. Trew

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Health Office Record of Ages at Washington Hospitals

A health office record lists patient names and ages across several Washington hospitals and streets. Entries include Fox at 983 F St ey 68, Sarah W Hill 71, Annie Shorter 43, Gertrude Bliss 35, and Grace Taylor 7 months, among others at multiple addresses and institutions.

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Mueier Annie Selby Anoa Fox St. Ey Yoho Halloran Conduit Foxhall Sarah A. W.hill Annie Shorter St. Nw Jane GC. Bryne Sibley Hospital Gertrude Bliss Charles H. Lee 48Th St. Rw Newton Lake Wash Henry Brooks Jerom P. Steinem St. Nu Willan Isalen Matthews Grace D. Taylor Yeatrice Young Rachel Drown Albemarle Demald Moorhead New George B. Hdwards Nat Sw Thomas Payne Indiana Ave Wille Morris St Nw

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LICENSED TO MARRY IN SCARBURG VA BRIEFLY LISTS COUPLES

A collection of marriage notices lists multiple couples with ages and birthplaces, including Jona W. Moore and Nannie H. Spangler of Scraeburg, VA, and several others from Baltimore Philadelphia and nearby locales, each paired in civil or religious ceremonies conducted by various officiants.

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Jona W. Moore Nannie H. Spangler Scraeburg D. G. Butter Sylvester B. Welch Alden Mildred Doaktey Emige Hill Va Hey H. T. Stevenson C. William Rogerson Julia B. Poole George E. Mayéwell Alfred de Voorheen Mary Li George Joseph L., Smith Annte B. Wian Bovis Philadelphia Wing David A. Brodie Elisabeth M. Potts Joseph Dawson Lizale Let James B. Lee William J. Ross Liltian Tee J. B. LeLawghiin James M. Jones Gertrude White PW. Drew

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New York Cotton Market Mixed Signals Amid Rain Losses

The New York cotton market showed activity with an estimated 209000 bales traded. Early gains capped by bear pressure as private crop reports from North Texas and the Indian Territory suggested damage from wet weather, while southern markets held steady to slightly lower.

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Baltimore Markets Report from August Flour to Sugar

Baltimore markets note steady to firm prices across grains and products. Wheat and corn show firmer spot and August/September bids with steady receipts. oats and rye mixed or steady. butter and cheese active with varied creamery offerings. sugar steady and unchanged.

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Washington Cattle Market Prices Report

Washington cattle market prices show steadiness with cattle and other livestock near quoted levels. Prices listed include cattle extras per ewt 4.75 to 5.00, butchered cuts 2.00 to 2.50, hogs gross 7.00 per ewt, sheep clipped 2.50, lambs various per pound, cows brime 36.00 to 40.00 each, common cows 20.00, dry cows 6.10 to 10.00 each, and loans with real estate at 4 to 6 percent from Gaseh and Birge at New York Ave NW.

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Market swings as New York stocks open heavy on gains

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Washington Stock Exchange closes with mixed bets and bonds

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Oil Quotations and Government Receipts

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Health Office Record of Ages at Washington Hospitals

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