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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

20

Market Goes Lower with Little Support for Stocks

The Washington Post reports a broad stock selloff marked by heavy trading and declines of several points. Rock Island shares and related collateral bonds fell sharply, while large blocks moved across ten to twelve houses totaling well over 100000 shares. Copper prices slipped in London and locally, and coal operations show signs of reduced activity as mines close and anthracite demand cools.

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 Ledger of August 14

New York trading on August 14 lists varied bond and stock issues. Notable items include American Tobacco 4s, Atchison 4s, Atlantic Coast Line 4s, Baltimore and Ohio 4s, Central of Georgia 2d and 3d series, Chicago and Alton 4s, Chicago and Pacific system bonds, Colorado 5s and Midland 4s, Delaware and Hudson convertible 8 in the market, Denver and Rio Grande 4s, Erie 44, Louisville and Nashville unified 8, New York Central general 3s and 4s, Reading general 45, St Louis routes bonds, Seaboard Air Line 4s, Southern Pacific 4s, Texas and Pacific Ists, Union Pacific convertible 4s6, United States Steel 24s, and Western Maryland ds among others.

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Washington Railway and Electric Co opens market mixed

The local exchange featured Washington Railway and Electric as the main activity with 400 shares changing hands from 3 8 to 34 38 bid and ask. The trend was downward while 5 shares of the preferred traded at 12. The only other listed trades were 100 Lanston shares at 112 4 and 5 Washington Gas at 6. Bonds saw only a call for Railway 4s which could not be satisfied. The exchange will be closed today.

Washington Railway and Electric Common Cai Lanston Washington Gas Railway

New York Bradstreet report shows weekly bank clearings total

August 13 bank clearings reach 2.320 billion dollars, down from 2.442 billion last week and 2.7666 billion in the same week a year earlier. New York and Chicago reports include irregular local figures for bonds, wheat, corn, and produce markets with receipts and prices across multiple cities.

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New York Produce Market Report Aug 14 Poultry Wheat and Grain Prices

New York and Chicago market notes show steady poultry prices with alive and dressed stocks. Wheat futures rose on rain in the Northwest and strong cash demand, while corn oats and other grains showed mixed to firm activity amid light receipts and improved Northwestern demand.

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New York Money Market Report Summary Aug 14

New York money market shows rates steady with bids at 14 percent and 1 percent for time bills. Rates for 60 days and 6 months noted, with mercantile paper at 4 to 4.5 percent. Exchange steady at 4.349 to 4.35 for 60 day bills and 4.8650 for demand. Government bonds steady. railroad bonds irregular.

New York Prime Mercantile Paoer

Rockefeller and Rock Island Stocks In Active Trading

Special to The Washington Post reports heavy stock activity in New York with John D Rockefeller and William Rockefeller atop speculative purchases. Rock Island bonds and other securities faced rumors of reorganization while marketwide selling intensified amid weak support from commission houses and subdued banking backing.

Washington Post New York John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company William Rockefeller Wwiarriman Standard Oil Wieny John D Golfinks William i Rock Island Washington

Live Stock Market Mixed Results in New York and London

New York and London wholesale cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs show uneven demand. Cattle receipts rise in New York with higher steers and steady bulls, while London prices fall on copper and metals, and local markets weaken with lambs and hogs mixed in demand.

New York Liverpool London Lowe

Washington cattle market price report excerpt

Market figures show cattle and hog prices with ewt and per head values, including cattle, hogs, sheep, lambs, and cows. Values listed are from Washington market terms in varied weights and grades, with prime and common classifications and per unit pricing.

Steel demand broadening fuels hope for market gains

K Bun Co reports trade remains irregular yet encouraging as steel demand broadens weekly, with gains in pig iron and steel rails and rising export contracts. Dry Goods Auction draws large outside attendance signaling upcoming steady business while shipments of boots and shoes from Boston nearly match 1907 levels. leather sales steady but supply limits hinder volume.

New York Bun & Co Australia Boston New England West

Copper Market Shows Weakening Trend After Rally

A copper market report notes strength recentl y faded with a sell off in late week trading. Domestic buyers paused while stock markets slipped, pushing prices down from peak levels toward 14 to 16 cents per pound. Analysts caution the recovery is slow and uncertain, with an eventual return to roughly 16 cents or more likely 15 or 16 cents by year end depending on business confidence and activity.

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New York Cotton Market Shows August Strength Amid Quiet Demand

New York August cotton leads today with prices firm to higher as Wall Street and August contracts dominate trading. The market opened up on covers and light buying, then retreated on bearish sentiment before rebounding, with October rising while later months gained. Estimated daily sales reach 100,000 bales as traders await government crop data and potential polar trade demand signals.

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