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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1904

Page

23

Stocks Mixed as Wheat News Weighs Markets in Early Losses

New York August 17 reports show stocks closing fairly steady yet weaker in places as crops news and Northwest wheat damage rumors create anxiety. Met stocks faltered while sugar and steel trades showed liquidation pressure but broad demand remained cautious. United States Steel and Ontario and Western offered some support amid a tentative rally. Coal and railroad shares moved, with soft coal favoring lakes traffic and Norfolk and Western gaining on reports. Overall, the market held a steady tone with limited declines and some technical rebounds late in the session.

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New York Stock Market Mixed in Early Trading

The August 17 market report shows wide swings with varied bids on rail, steel, and utility stocks. Major names such as Baltimore and Ohio, Northern Pacific, New York Central, and Chicago lines move with quotes across bonds and miscellaneous securities, reflecting a turbulent session.

Wheat Rally Transforms Chicago Grain Markets Amid Rust Fears

Chicago grain markets surged as bullish wheat buying eclipsed earlier losses. September wheat advanced to 1.08% and December to 1.07, with corn and oats showing gains, while provisions fluctuated. Reports from North Dakota Minnesota and Ontario described rust damage and burning to clear land, fueling the rally.

New York Grain Markets August 17 Report

Wheat futures rise on frost fears and rust damage. Barley and corn receipts and prices listed. oats and rye steady. spot and future prices shown. Poultry and flour receipts noted. metals and yarns hold firm in mixed trading. local copper and lead prices quoted.

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Equity and criminal dockets in Washington Supreme Court

Equity cases before Justice Stafford involve Howard v Armstrong with pro confesso and show cause set for August 26 1904. Criminal docket United States v OC W Nichols manslaughter with $2 000 recognizance. probate matters include estate filings and deeded property transfers across multiple wards and squares in Washington.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court Justice Stafford Howard Va. Armstrong Mullaly Jesse H. Wilson X. Pointon J. Arthur Lynham Arlerad Georges P. Hoover A. A. Lipscomb Montgomery Ve. Knight Criminal Court United States Va W. Nichols William W. Stewart Stafford Lawrence Frank Wolf & Rosenberg Alice F. W. McReynolds

Washington street railway and other bonds trade details

Local financial notes show Washington street railway preferred stock in demand at 6812 on the local exchange with no sales below that level. Washington Railway and Electric 4s moved large blocks around 49,000 dollars changing hands near recent prices, while Capital Traction 4s touched 107-1/2 after 1073/4 asks. Bank stocks fluctuated with Metropolitan National Bank at 460 then 144, American National Bank moving from 141 to 144, and National Safe Deposit at 150 161 before settling. Mergenthaler Linotype saw 17 shares at 17 with no matches at 180 thereafter.

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Weekend Ocean Excursions and Rail Deals Draw Tourists

The Saturday to Monday trips continue with tickets on sale at the wharf foot of Seventh Street and Bond Building. Southern and Southern Pacific routes lure travelers to San Francisco with hound trip stop overs and multiple routes, good until early October. Details at A J Poston of 614 Pennsylvania Ave or 705 Fifteenth Street. Cabin John concerts by the Royal Italian Band draw crowds at Cabin John Bridge with dinner options and a popular steamer schedule to Indian Head and Marshall Hall.

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Record Wheat Prices Spark Intense Trading Across Markets

Wheat futures surged to new highs at Chicago and New York as concerns over crop damage in the Northwestern states and Canada fueled buying frenzy. Reports say fields burned in Minnesota and yields in Manitoba projected to 32 bushels per acre, while southern wheat advanced on the Chicago Board of Trade and Southern wheat rose at Baltimore.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Canada North Dakota Minnesota Manitoba Scalpers New York Baltimore Chamber of Commerce

Live Stock Market Summary from New York and Chicago

Receipts and prices across live stock categories shown for New York Aug 11 and Chicago Aug 1 2. Cattle, calves, sheep and hogs all move with varying demand. steers and hogs quoted mixed, lambs firm, with regional price ranges and weights noted for dressed beef and live stock. Key figures include cattle 6.25 to 6.60 per cwt, hogs 5.15 to 6.25, sheep 2.80 to 4.00 per head, lambs 4.75 to 6.78.

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Excursions on Randall Line to Colonial Beach and beyond

Randall Line steamers run daily except Monday from this city to Colonial Beach with 6:45 p m Saturday departures and 45 cents? a mile. Family day trips Friday and Saturday to River View and Chevy Chase Lake feature music, exhibitions, and night sails. Special Labor Day trip to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk offered with two day stays and return to town early Tuesday.

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Cut in Iron and Steel by Independent Firms

The American Steel and Wire Company issued a circular showing a Tuesday cut in steel and wire products with reductions ranging from percent to dollars per ton. The change covers all products except rails and billets, with rail and billet cuts deemed unlikely this year. Trade conditions are unsettled and the reductions are linked to actions by an independent firm that recently cut billets by four dollars per ton.

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Nine Districts Appointed for General Land Office

Secretary Hitchcock approves a plan dividing public domain lands into nine districts with a chief special agent assigned to each. Districts cover states including Oregon California Nevada Idaho Montana Colorado Utah Kansas Oklahoma Wyoming Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Mississippi Alabama Florida Louisiana Missouri Arkansas. Appointees include Edward W. Dison in Oregon Thomas B. Neuhausen in Minnesota Edwin C. Ryan in New York Harry H. Schwartz in South Dakota Nicholas J. O'Brien in Wyoming George F. Wilson in Rhode Island Peter B. Wadsworth in Indiana Samuel F. Colter in Wisconsin Matthew D. McEniry in Ohio. Headqu arters to be at the United States land office.

General Land Office Hitchcock Wirst Washington Oregon Walrd California Nevada Idaho Montana Colorado Utah Kansas Arizona New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Mississippi Alabama Florida Louisiana Missouri Arkansas Pirst Edward W. Dison Thomas B. Neuhausen Edwin R Yan New York Harry H. Schwartz Nicholas J. O'Brien George F. Wilson Rhode Island Peter BR. Wadsworth Indiana Samuel F. Colter Matthew D. McEniry Onis United States Land Office

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