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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1908

Page

2

ADVANCE IN MARKET TRACTION STOCKS GAINS REPORTED

Market today shows professional buying concentrating on select issues with artificial scarcity and short interest. Rail earnings for July end decline, with plans to raise rates facing opposition. European imports fall while Germany and Australia bolster gold, and Rand gold output hits a July high.

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New York Bond Market Opens with Treasury Notes Decline

A dated New York market report shows Treasury receipts and various bond issues listed with totals for postal receipts, government securities, and national bank notes. It notes bullion, gold and silver certificates, and diverse railroad and state bonds with mixed price indications and a large overall balance.

The Instrument to Defeat the System in America

A Boston pamphlet argues the stock market is used by a few financiers to trap the public. It claims a simple device will transfer price control of $70 billion in stocks and bonds to the people, ending the System’s grip and restoring prosperity for all.

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The Stock Game and The Wealth Gap

Thomas W. Lawson describes the stock game as a contest between a few immensely wealthy and experienced players and a vast public with limited capital. He argues that if the masses pool funds under expert leadership, they will surely win wealth from the few in an instant.

Wall Street Gossips on London Bull Market Tides

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports that London sentiment remained bullish despite Pillsbury setback as Monday buying signals strengthen. Traders note heavy short selling, then covering with support orders, while insiders fear a forthcoming profit-taking wave. Metropolitan and Third Avenue rise, Interborough shares firm, and rail and steel issues show mixed strength amid hopes of revenue gains and cheaper money.

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Local Market Recap Washington Stocks Rise on Light Volume

Washington market activity opens with brokers showing intent as United States Trust trades 45 shares, Mergenthaler climbs to 210, Lanston sells 53 at 12, Washington Gas and Capital Traction move with several bids. Prices settle with United States Trust at 95¼ and Lanston at 11½.

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Commodities and Market Prices From Washington and New York

Wholesale quotations show light to active demand across meats poultry and produce. Prices vary by region and item with Georgia Virginia and Maryland selling near peak quotes for butter eggs cheese poultry dressed meats and a wide range of fruits and vegetables including apples pears peaches and watermelons amidst uneven regional offerings and noted shortages.

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