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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1909

Page

11

Union Pacific Granger Railroads Rally Sparks Sharp Market Reaction

A volatile session sees Union Pacific shares swing as investors react to technical positioning while speculation on investment moves and potential segregation plans weigh on sentiment. Analysts note heavy trading, with losses in common stock and preferred shares amid broader market weakness and renewed talk of regulatory or corporate strategy changes.

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New York Bond Market Report and Money Market Update

The latest New York bond market notes the August government issues and Seekonk municipal funding cues. In the money market the rate on call funds remains steady at around two percent with bankers' bills trading and demand for short term financing quiet amid orderly conditions.

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Wall Street Gossip speeds to The Washington Poet

New York August 16 The tape showed eight hours behind the close as late trading pushed rails with furious selling. Union Pacific shares led declines while Steel stocks staged a sharp rebound. railroads resisted pressure with strength in late and early sessions. London buying appeared, investors eyed new railroad stock issues, and Virginian Railway and Florida East Coast prospects drew attention amid rapid construction. Bond activity centered on Union Pacific and Southern Pacific convertibles as Mexican border dispatches warned of unrest and reduced rail shares.

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Washington Produce Market Price List Fragment

Fragmentary Washington produce market listing with wholesale quotes for dairy meats and fruits. Names of items appear garbled. readable entries include cheddar and creamery prices, various poultry, ham, eggs, apples, oranges, greens, and vegetables with per pound or per box estimates.

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Washington cattle market notes strong demand and mixed prices

Cattle prices show strong demand for calves and prime cattle while common grades vary. Market reports indicate improved cash gains and some weather concerns affecting livestock, with wheat and grain futures showing gains and broader market activity reflecting mixed global influences.

New York Cotton Market Ends Quiet With Net Advance

The New York cotton market closed with a net gain of about 30 points after a day of fluctuating activity. Prices opened firm, rallied on favorable private reports, then sagged midmorning before stabilizing near the closing level. Strong support for futures amid bullish private condition reports supported a late- day uptick.

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Livestock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

Market summaries show mixed results across cattle hogs calves sheep and lambs with receipts ranging in the thousands. Prices trend unevenly with some feeds higher and others lower as the week advances in New York Chicago and Atlantic regions.

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Banks Seek Deposit Data From National Banks

Cashiers of every national bank yesterday received letters from the Comptroller of the Currency calling for information on deposits. The request covers deposit character, number of depositors, average interest rate, and minimum deposit for interest. Data will be treated confidentially as part of the National Monetary Commission’s study of resources and liabilities.

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German investors score invalid Cottonwood Copper director election

German investors tied to Count Bolko and Hochberg won a power struggle over Cottonwood Creek Copper Company. They backed stock sales in Germany and forced a directors' election that was later declared invalid, amid disputes with President Von Hochberg and Noth & Barnes.

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Railroads expect record 1909 traffic despite car shortage

Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission predicts heavy freight volume for American railroads in 1909, with crops straining capacity. He notes railroads have rebuilt equipment and improved tracks since 1897, but warns a car shortage this fall could hinder handling amid booming business and possible bottlenecks for shippers and bottlenecks for carriers.

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Haskell Five Face Jury-Selection Controversy In Oklahoma

In Muskogee Oklahoma indictments tied to Muskogee town lot frauds trigger motions to quash. Gov Charles N Haskell and six others claim grand jurors and a key foreman pressured indictments and excluded Muskogee county from jury selection.

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Harriman May Control Ocean to Ocean Rail Route

A New York report states E. H. Harriman has optioned about 2 controlling shares in Sea Fork Central lines, reportedly worth 410,500 dollars, potentially giving him an ocean to ocean route via New York Central, Chicago and North Western, Central Union Pacific, and Southern Pacific. The move would shift control from Vanderbilt interests and create a major Pacific corridor.

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Local firm wins contract for Southbound Railway project

Apsala to The Weshington Winston Salem Aug 16 contracts awarded for construction of the Southbound Railway from Winston Salem to Wadesboro NC. Work to start as contractors obtain forms and materials. Bridges to be erected by early fall. grading and masonry near completion. Successful bidders include Rinehart and Dennis Washington DC JT McKinney Construction Company Linneburg Luck Construction Company Roanoke Walton Company Falls Mild VA Mecary Construction Company Marion NG of J McDew and Co Knoxville and J T Bennett Daniels. Steel viaduct across Kales Creek has been under construction for two weeks.

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Metal market report shows mixed prices and quiet activity

New York metal exchange sees limited business amid firm cabinet influence. Copper prices linger with standard and London quotes, zinc and tin steady. copper futures and spot values vary across markets in New York, London, and East St. Louis. Iron market softness noted in Cleveland with no change in key Southern grades.

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New York Grain Market Report Highlights Strong Wheat Prices

Daily grain notes show US and overseas weather tightness lifting wheat futures. Receipts in the 2,490 bushels and exports around 369,000 push prices higher. Corn shipments rise while oats and rye show mixed moves amid firm cash tone and forecast rains in the Northwest.

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