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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1908

Page

34

Market Fear Mixes With Bear Action In Wall Street

Wall Street opened strong but eroded as heavy selling in United States Steel and other issues appeared. Rumors linked James J. Gil’s automobile injury to trading weakness while large stop orders oddly formed in several stocks. Volume topped 850000 shares with uneven recoveries, and analysts blamed a mix of bear pressure and rumored manipulations. Export and import figures showed July trade surplus of 16.7 million, while copper and steel news fed expectations of earnings shifts. Elections later in Vermont and Maine were noted as potential market sentiment indicators.

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New York Bond Market and Boston Closing Prices

Roatan Aug 18 Boston and Albany notes lead a list of closing prices from New York markets. Entries include American Sugar, American Tobacco, Pennsylvania, Union Pacific, Reading, Northern Pacific, and many others with varied yields and notations, reflecting a broad bond and stock snapshot for traders.

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Market climbs on Rockefeller Harriman push in Wall Street

The Washington Post notes St Paul and Southern Pacific rallying to new highs while Rockefeller Harriman groups reemerge on the bull side. Traders volume surges as bears position with diverse bets. debates over election timing and crop marketing influence short interest and stock swing.

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

Local Market Shows Strength in Washington Shares

In Washington and New York markets brokers report strong stock activity despite election excitement. Mergenthaler stock held near 28 after a May rise. Georgetown Gas traded at 108, Capital Traction at 123 with limited volume. Potomac Electric Light 5s at 105 4-4. Some selling on advances seen, with buyers aiming to rebalance later.

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New York Cotton and Markets Report

New York cotton prices fluctuated with buying interest and bear pressure, closing steady after 175,000 bales traded. Market nerves and mixed cables, Texas rains, and a local crop yield estimate influenced trading, with October near 9.25 and close higher than the day’s low.

New York Southern Texas

New York Produce Market Reports Mixed For Poultry and Grains

New York and North Carolina markets show mixed receipts and prices across poultry eggs flour oats and fats. Wheat futures firm with steady cash demand while corn and gate receipts reflect cautious strength and higher seasonal demand. several commodities listed with specific weights and prices.

New York Dulutz Mcnet Naturel Hye--Dell

Chicago grain market steadies as Liverpool holds pace

Chicago August grain closes firmer with wheat near 9.13, corn and oats up around 14 percent, and provisions lower. Weak cash supplies and slow new crop movement supported corn, while heavy liquidation pressured the September deliveries and lard and ribs futures slid. Steam of primary receipts and lingering harvest concerns kept trade cautious despite mixed overseas signals.

Chicago Coats Liverpool Winnepes Minneapolis Duluth Missouri Inole Laval

Partridge Indicted on False Pretenses and Embezzlement

Robert H. Partridge, former National Lumber Company executive, was indicted on two counts for false pretenses and embezzlement. The charges allege he deceived Rev. Eugene Hannan, pastor of St. Martin's Church, by promising stock and ownership of a patent tied to timber operations and land, then misused funds from the National Lumber Company. The indictment cites specific dates in 1905 for investments and transfers, and notes the company’s unsettled finances amid a broader dissolution effort led by attorney James Easby-Smith. Partridge’s whereabouts were unclear, with investigators suspecting Virginia or New York locations.

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 Refuse to Join Deposit Guarantee Association

National banks in Oklahoma resist the acting Comptroller of the Currency order banning join with state banker associations to guarantee deposits. After Attorney General Bonasparte ruled national banks could not join, most who entered the new association have withdrawn. Six banks will abandon national charters to operate under state law, citing self preservation and popular support for guaranteed deposits. Acting Comptroller Kane notes the AG cannot opine on a hypothetical case and waited for actual banking practice.

Oklahoma Bonasparte National Bankery Kane

Metal Market Summary From New York Telegraphic Report

The London tin market rose with pots closing at £122 178d and futures at 123 12s 6d while copper gained in London and futures near 160. Local prices were dull and unchanged for tin and copper with quotes around 28 to 29.62 for tin and copper near 60. Lead and spelter were steady near £12 7s 6d and £19 10s respectively, with other alloys and foundry products unchanged or mixed in London and locally. Continuous quotes reflect dull activity and mixed gains in London versus steady to unchanged local markets for alloys and foundry materials.

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Premier century car completes seventy-ninth Washington run

The Premier century car, on a 160 miles a day for 100 days mission, reached Washington yesterday for the seventy-ninth day with 4379 miles logged. J W Moore piloted the car from Baltimore, with J J Debes as observer, before heading toward Indianapolis via the old national road.

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 Aimed At Nerve Disturbance

Pain and misery stem from nerve disturbance and irritation anywhere in the body. The ad claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve distress, especially for periodic suffering, with a Money Back guarantee if not helped. Endorsed by Ora Schenecke of Enid.

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

Inspection of Dominican receivership praised in Washington

Maj. Frank McIntyre and Maj. McIntyre Fishde American Receiver ship officers arrived in Washington after inspecting Santo Domingo customs. General Receiver Pulilam oversees 24 American employees including revenue cutters and frontier guards. The relationship with Dominican authorities was cordial, and accountability and records were found excellent enabling rapid scrutiny of all transactions under the convention.

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

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