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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

12

Market Goes Lower Little Support For Stocks

The Washington Post reports a sharp stock market decline with transactions exceeding a million shares. Rock Island issues and collateral trust bonds led the fall, while rumors of a default were debunked. Large block sales dominated the day as copper and steel weakened and currency movement showed bank gains.

Rock Island Rock Island Company Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Company Reading Union Pacific Steel American Smelting National Lead Amalgamated Copper United States Steel Great Northern American Agricultural Chemical Company Republic Iron and Steel Campany

New York Bond Market Roundup of 4s and 5s Across Rail and Industrials

New York bond market report lists prices for many issues including American Tobacco 4s, Atchison 4s, Baltimore and Ohio, Chicago and Alton 4s, Central of Georgia 2d, Erie 4s, New York Central general 3s, Missouri Kansas Texas fds, Mexican General 4s, Reading general 4s, Seaboard Air Line 4s, Southern Pacific 4s, Union Pacific convertible 4s, and United States Steel 24s among others, with varied yields and series notes.

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Light Change on Railway Common Feature on Local Exchange

Washington Railway and Electric Common led activity with 400 shares traded at 3 7 8 to 4 4 8, downward trend, closing 34 bid 43 4 asked. Lanston 100 shares at 112 4, five Washington Gas at 6, after hours five preferred at 12, bondsRailway 4s called but not filled. Exchange closed today.

Washington Railway and Electric Common Cai Lanston Washington Gas Railway

Washington market reports week ending August 13

Bradstreet weekly bank clearings reach 2.32 billion dollars, down from 2.44 billion prior week. Commodity prices listed for flour, wheat, corn, cheese, sugar, butter and produce in New York and Toledo markets. Shipping receipts and regional prices for grains, meats, poultry, and fruits show mixed activity with gains in some items and softer demand in others.

New York Bradstreet Llet Nowork The Dea Lyus San Pitte San Francisco Kansas City Baltimore Jinneapolis Lonlaville Los Angeles Bush Southern Southern Omata Milwaukee Seattle Washington D.C Wheeling W. Va Houston Galveston Lush Columbia

New York Market Reports Wide Grain and Livestock News

New York reports show alive poultry steady and butter firm with steady receipts. Wheat futures rise on Northwest rains and strong cash demand. corn and oats show early firmness but end mixed with declines. Chicago notes rains delay harvest and support for wheat, with futures at near highs. Local receipts include wheat, corn, oats and hogs with mixed price action and follow-through buying by bulls.

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New York Money Market Report Brevity Amid Dull Trade

Money on call ease at 1 percent with bid 14 percent. Time loans steady at 60 days and 6 months. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 4 percent. Starting exchange steady with thought on rates for 30 and demand bills around 4.349 and 4.865, respectively. Bar silver quoted at 51.14 and Mexican dollars at 45. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.

New York Prime Mercantile Paoer

Wall Street Gossip on Rockefeller Stock Moves

Special to The Washington Post reports Rockefeller and William Rockefeller held heavy stock in a bullish market. The piece notes Rockefeller bought during the panic and later transferred stocks to his brother. It describes Rock Island rail sentiment, market dynamics, and currency flows with emphasis on brokers, bears, and cheap money.

Washington Post New York John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company William Rockefeller Wwiarriman Standard Oil Wieny John D Golfinks William i District of Columbia

Live Stock Market Declines Across Markets Aug 14

US and London stock reports show declines in cattle and hog prices, with New York and Chicago quotes noting weaker demand. Cattle receipts high, calves steady, sheep and lambs mixed, and London metal prices easing while local markets stay subdued.

New York Liverpool London Lowe

Washington cattle market prices listed for various livestock

The record lists cattle hogs sheep and lambs prices at Washington market. Entries include cattle per ewt and ordinary rates, hogs gross and ordinary rates, sheep clipped and common values, lambs spring and prime quality, and cows prime versus common, with figures and units typical of a 19th or early-20th century market sheet.

Trade Review Reports Broadening Steel Demand In New York

K Bun Co weekly summary notes improving steel demand and rising active capacity despite limited railway orders. Export contracts grow across pig iron to steel rails with upcoming deliveries next year. Dry Goods Auction draws large outer buyers, but stockouts vary by item while wool and boot shipments show cautious gains.

New York Bun & Co Australia Boston New England West

Copper Market Trends Signal Weakening Prices Ahead

In a letter from Walker on copper, the market shows recent weakness after a period of strength. Sagas describe domestic buyers pausing, reduced demand, and a dull tone, with prices hovering around 14 to 16 cents per pound and speculation of a potential return to 16 or 37 cents in the coming year depending on business confidence and activity.

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New York Cotton Market Shows August Strength

New York August cotton led the day with firm action as Wall Street held influence. Prices closed higher across active months with August up about 50 points, September 2, and later months 16 to 11 points. Daily sales estimated at 100000 bales amid cov ering and modest demand from bears.

New York Wall Street Uulls Soldie Polor

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