The National Stock scheme and its 1908 Boston pitch
Boston on August 13 1908 report describes a man claiming absolute control of a single unlimited capital corporation named National Stock. He vows to manipulate securities markets to fund and empower the system while offering national stock to the public, turning buyers into stockholders and agents for further sales as profits fund market operations.
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BAY State Company
National Stock
Wall Street
National Stock ad promises market control and mass stockholding
An exposé style pamphlet declares National Stock will manipulate markets to crush the System, grow a vast corps of stockholders, and transform banking with new trusts. It asserts plans to flood markets, print profits, and shift control to the people, detailing campaigns and expected price rises.
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America
New England
Theas
Savings Bank
Washington Railway and Electric shares rise in brisk market
Traction stocks moved up on the New York market with Washington Railway and Electric preferred and common climbing from the prior day. Washington Gas sold 60 shares at 65, and 500 Mitchell Mining shares in 100-share lots traded between brokers at 3 8 and 1 3, as prices showed only slight shifts despite a lively session. Former President McDermott of the company is listed as recovering from a recent financial setback.
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Washington Railway and
Electrc Preferred
Washington Gas
Mitchell Mining
Tadding
Nait Exchange
Washington Railway
Ind
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McDermott
The
Washington Railway and Electric Comps
Wheat and corn slide as Chicago grain markets open lower
Chicago grain markets opened with wheat leading declines as a large wheat export line moved and traders triggered stop orders. September fell about 2% while corn and oats followed, aided by rain in the belt and doubts about Canadian rust reports, with futures closing near session lows and receipts easing from last year.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Deliverien
Shotte
Live Stock Market Report From New York and Chicago
Market data show receipts across cattle hogs sheep and calves with varied gains. Prices range for cattle cows and bulls with steady to higher tones, hogs firm to higher, sheep and lambs mixed with modest gains, including notable export figures and regional differences across Aug 12 reports.
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York
Chicago
New York
Galveston
New Orleans
Mobile
Charleston
Wilmington
Baltimore
New Yorke
Boston
Philadelphia
Houston
Augusta
St Louis
Dull
Cincinnati
Louisville
Continent
Great Britain
Etl
France
Continsen
Japan
Woxico
New York Cotton Prices See Sharp Break on October Futures
New York August 12 Sensational move in October cotton contracts during intraday trading pushed prices to 943 before retreating. Heavy buying and equal selling pressure led to volatile moves with large liquidation and a late session around 910. Analysts noted bullish Wall Street support fading and a possible big break in Southern spot markets, while overall mood remained nervous amid favorable weather and crop reports. Contracts opened firm then declined with August and October showing notable movements, and a broad set of commodities prices including London tin copper and lead also reported. Market activity remained unsettled as traders reassessed long positions and potential price risks.
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National Lead
Trinity
First National Copper
St. Paul R. R
Yukon
Guggenheims
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
London
Paris
Berlin
Ageiu
Wall Street
National Stock Ad Promotes Massive Public Purchase
A bold appeal urges all classes to buy National Stock promising enormous profits and systemic reform. The speaker pledges safety, vows to outmaneuver major captains of industry, and claims to aim for 20 million shareholders through aggressive advertising and worldwide reach.
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National
Steel Trust
National City Bank
Standard Oil Bank
Stock Exchange
Bankera
National Bank and Trust Company
Rockefellers
Harrimans
Morgans
Boston Stock Exchange
Wall
State Streets
Amalgamated
Butte
St Paul
First National
Chicago Grain
NEW York Grain
Northern
Chicago Bulls
Baer Hears
Metal Market
Standard Foundry
Cleveland
Southern
Rio
Santos
Cordova
Long Island
Washington Cattle Market
Pitteburs
Pittsburg
New York Central
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Lake
Roa
Neweepape
Falstaff
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Thomas W. Lawson
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