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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1908

Page

12

Market Brings Drawn Battle as Stocks Slip on Rumor

Market activity showed mixed strength with gains in American Smelting and Refining and National Lead yet heavy selling in United States Steel. A rumor about James J. Gil’s serious condition followed a bear market stretch, while stop orders triggered in several names but failed to spark a rally. Rail, copper, and steel issues moved unevenly as traders anticipated continued manipulation by large operators and awaited further economic signals.

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New York Bond Market and Boston Closing Prices

Roatan Aug 18 report shows diverse bond listings and market notes from New York and Boston. Prices cover Boston and Albany, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Reading, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and many rail and industrial issues with various coupon and yield reports. Also includes U S money markets, exchange rates, and cattle and hog market figures in Washington.

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Wall Street: GOSSIP special on market bulls and bear moves

The Washington Post notes St Paul and Southern Pacific hit new highs as Rockefeller Harriman interests reemerge on the bull side. Traders flocked in, driving up volume while debates over market direction, tactics of bear speculators, and the impact of presidential election fears loom. Smelters rose briefly then fell back. steel sentiment remains positive with gradual gains.

Washington Post New York St. Paul Southern Pacific William Rockefeller- Harriman John D. Rockefeller

Local Market Strength Persists in Mergenthaler and Bonds

Brokers report brisk activity in Washington stock trades with Mergenthaler shares advancing to 28, Georgetown Gas at 108, and Capital Traction holding at 123. Bond movements include 1000 Potomac Electric 5s at 105 4-4 and a 1000 Georgetown Gas sale at 108. A cautious mood prevails amid election-era fluctuations as brokers anticipate potential later redeployments.

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New York Cotton and assorted market notes

New York cotton trading remained nervous and irregular with a steady close after swings from gains to losses. Prices edged down as bear pressure and southward selling weighed, while late session support amid crop reports and demand helped recover some losses.

New York Southern Texas

New York Produce and Market Report Aug 18

New York prices mix across poultry, butter, eggs, flour, and grains. Wheat futures firm amid steady spot demand, corn and rice quoted with exports and receipts detailed, with minor shifts in hogs, lard, and oils, reflecting steady to higher cash and futures activity.

New York Towle Western Factory Pennsylvania Molzssen Rio Santos Cordova Jersey Dulutz Mcnet Naturel Hye--Dell

Chicago Grain Market Sees Mixed Wheat and Corn Moves

Chicago August grain trade shows mixed results as September wheat stalls near 9.15, corn gains about 1.4 percent, oats rise around 1.5 percent, and provisions dip. Weak cash supplies, light trade, and harvest weather dampen activity while Liverpool’s steadiness tempers gains and new crop arrivals impact prices.

Chicago Coats Liverpool Winnepes Minneapolis Duluth Missouri Inole Laval

Partridge Indicted in False Pretenses and Embezzlement Case

Robert H. Partridge, former National Lumber Company president and later GM, was indicted on two counts false pretenses and embezzlement. He allegedly deceived Rev. Eugene Hannan, pastor of St. Martin's Church, into investing $9,000 cash and $5,500 in notes in a bogus patent tied to National Lumber. The probe links Partridge to misused funds and inflated company assets as receivership actions unfold. Partridge’s whereabouts were unclear with investigators suspecting Virginia or New York.

Robert H. Partridge National Lumber Company Eugene Hannan Eugene Han Partridge Han|i Nan Father Hannan Virginia Kentucky West Virginia Intercd Granite Security Company Heels Lumber Company James §. Easby-Smith Equity John A Quinn Easy-Smith Southern Consolidated Milling Company

Oklahoma banks resist charter ban. six to abandon federal charters

National banks in Oklahoma oppose the acting comptroller's order to join a state deposit guarantee association. Following Attorney General Bonaparte's opinion that national banks cannot join, many banks withdrew from the plan. six say they will surrender their national charters and reorganize under state law. Banks say the deposit guarantee idea is popular with the public, and some blame the AG for not opining sooner. Acting Comptroller Kane notes the AG cannot rule on a hypothetical case.

Oklahoma Bonasparte National Bankery Kane

Metal Market Notes From New York Trade August 18

London tin and copper prices rise and fall amid mixed activity while local markets stay dull. London tin closes at £122 178d and futures 123 12s 6d. copper futures near 60s 6d. local quotations show small gains and widespread flatness across metals including lead and zinc. Foundry alloys present scattered prices, with Northern and Southern items listed around 16.76 to 17.25 per unit as markets hold steady or drift.

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Premier century car completes seventy ninth day in Washington

The Premier car on its 100 day plan to run 160 miles daily reached Washington yesterday for its seventy ninth day with 4379 miles total. Pilot J W Moore drove from Baltimore to the Ter Dr Moore salesroom on Fourteenth street arriving at 2 90 o clock. Debes served as observer before the forward march toward Indianapolis via Cumberland Maryland.

Century Washington Lester Dr. Moore Fourteenth Street Baltimore J. W. Moore J. J. Debes Messrs. Moore Debes Old National Road Cumberland Indianapolis

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertises Fast Relief

Pain and misery are described as nerve disturbance with irritation causing pain. Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claim to relieve this irritation and stop misery, especially for periodic female distress. An Enid Oklahoma user endorses the remedy and offers a refund if it fails to help. 25 and 25 price details are noted.

Miles Dr. Miles Orluna Scheneke Enid Onla Miles Medical CO Eiichart Ind

Inspects Dominican Affairs The Receivership Praised

Maj McIntyre reports on the Santo Domingo receivership of customs after an inspection in Washington. General Receiver Pulilim heads 24 American employees including revenue cutter officers and frontier guards. He cites cordial relations with the Dominican government and excellent accountability with records ready for scrutiny under the convention and modus vivendi.

Maj McIntyre Fishde Frank McIntyre Gen. Edwards Bureau of Insular Affairs Washington Santo Domingo Pulilam Haiti Maj. McIntyre

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