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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1909

Page

37

Union Pacific Drops Sharp Market Reaction

A chaotic trading session shows Union Pacific stock plunging after earlier gains tied to technical market positioning. The report notes no official plan announcement and cites aggressive speculation and a late hour pullback, with effects on common and preferred shares.

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New York Bond Market and Money Market Snapshot

The New York bond market shows activity in government and railroad issues with Seekonk fundings and fund offerings noted. Money market rates display steady on call averages around 2 percent with various bills and certificates shaping near-term liquidity.

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Wall Street Gossip Speaks on Rail Stocks and Bonds

The market closed eight minutes late as a late trading surge lifted rails while Union Pacific and Steel rose on renewed demand. London buyers remained influential and rail construction stocks like Virginian Railway and Florida East Coast drew activity. Mexican border unrest pressured National Railways. Large Union Pacific and Southern Pacific convertible trades dominated bond volume with little immediate price impact.

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Washington Produce Market Price List Fragment

Fragment from a Washington produce market listing detailing wholesale prices for dairy, cheese, poultry, meats, fruits, and vegetables. Contains numerous OCR errors but preserves items like butter, creamery, cheese, turkey, chickens, ducks, hams, apples, oranges, grapes, potatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage, beans, radishes, onions, corn, and corn-like entries with varied price units and adjectival notes.

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Washington cattle market shows strong demand and rising prices

Cattle prices rise on strong demand with better grades for calves and prime cows. Market notes influx of buyers, weather concerns, and steady to higher quotes across beef and lamb sections. Traders report limited supplies, open interest in futures, and a generally bullish tone despite some weather-induced volatility.

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New York Cotton Market Closes With Net Advance Amid Quiet Trade

The New York cotton market opened steady and drifted through morning liquidation under bear pressure. Prices finished with a modest net advance as traders weighed private condition reports and awaited more bullish signals, with futures showing firmer support but overall cautious sentiment prevailing.

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Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

Market updates show receipts and price trends across cattle hogs calves and sheep in New York and Chicago. Cattle and hog markets move mixed with higher early gains fading into steady to lower results amid varying regional demand and supply levels.

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Banks Seek Deposit Data From National Banks

Cashiers at every national and state chartered bank were asked in a circular letter from Comptroller Murray to report deposit character, number of depositors, average interest rate, and minimum deposit for interest. Data, to be submitted by June 3, will be kept confidential by the commission as part of its resources and liabilities study for April 2.

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German Investors Score Election At Cottonwood Copper

German investors who bought stock in the Cottonwood Creek Copper Company challenged the election of directors. The dispute centered on Von Hochberg selling over 1500 dollars in stock and promising 500 percent profit. The secretary and company president had a falling out, leading to an election now declared invalid.

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Railroads expect record heavy year 1909 says Knapp

Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission predicts railroads will face their biggest year in 1909 with heavy business and a potential car shortage due to bumper crops. He notes carriers have improved since 1897 and may even beat that past peak as traffic surges and equipment expands.

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Haskell Faces Jury-Selection Motions in Town Lot Fraud Case

In Muskogee Oklahoma on August 16 attorneys for Gov Charles N Haskell and six co defendants moved in federal court to quash indictments tied to Muskogee town lot frauds. They accuse grand jurors and an US marshal of improprieties including exclusion of Muskogee County and threats of perjury to force indictments.

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Harriman May Gain Oceanwide Rail Sway

A report says H Harriman secured an option on about 2 controlling interests in Sea Fork Central lines, potentially granting control of a cross continental route from New York to the Pacific. The deal centers on New York Central stock valued around 410,500 dollars, previously held by Vanderbilt interests, implying an ocean to ocean network via New York Central, Chicago and North Western, Central Union Pacific and Southern Pacific lines.

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Southbound Railway Contract Awards From Winston Salem To Wadesboro

Local firms won contracts for the Winston Salem to Wadesboro NC segment with work to start after gear and materials arrive. Grading, masonry, and bridges are scheduled for completion by early fall. Notable contractors include Rinehart & Dennis, JT McKinney Construction, Luck Construction, Roanoke Walton, Mecary Construction, Marion NG, J McDew & Co, and J T Bennett. Steel viaduct work at Kales Creek has been underway for two weeks.

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Metal market rundown shows mixed prices on copper and zinc

The New York metal exchange reports unsettled trading with copper standard and spot prices steady to higher while London quotes slip. tin and zinc show modest shifts amid a quiet market. lead and spelter move with spot and futures figures as buyers and dealers reassess demand.

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New York Grain Prices Rally Amid Mixed Export Signals

New York grain markets firmed as harvest weather abroad delayed shipments. WHEAT receipts at 2,490, exports 369,000, with prompt prices steady. reports cite poor harvesting conditions abroad and cautious outlook. CORN exports noted, with winter types firming. overall market activity mixed, with receipts and shipments influencing day’s firm tone.

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