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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

12

Rock Island fears shake Wall Street in volatile trading

The market ended mixed with broad weakness in some rails as Rock Island shares fell, while Union Pacific and Southern Pacific rose. New York Central slipped toward par amid rumors of stop loss orders not materializing, and early gains faded into a cautious close with mixed commodity signals and uneven buying.

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Metal market notes and price declines in London and New York

The report covers August 20 price movements for tin copper lead zinc and iron in London and New York with spot and futures, noting declines in London tin and copper, dull local markets, and mixed quotes for iron and steel products. Specifics include lead at £13 3s 8d, zinc around 4 1/2d, and iron standard foundry prices near 16s.

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New York Money Market Report Summary

New York money market shows easy funds at 4 percent on call with the ruling rate near 1 percent. Shorter terms trade modestly with slight premiums for 60 days and 90 days. Sterling exchange listed with bills for immediate settlement and for delivery. Government bonds steady, railway bonds irregular amid mixed activity.

New York Sterling Exchange

Wall Street Gossips on Cotton Breaks and Market Moves

Special to The Washington Post from New York details how a cotton market crash influenced stock trading. It notes pool members reducing lines to protect cotton positions and others exiting stocks. Reports mention a house shorting up to 1100,000 shares while brokers see distributive sales. Union Pacific and Rock Island activity, interlinked with broad market swings and anticipated manipulative rallies, are examined alongside steel orders and a favorable corn outlook.

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Traction in Demand Sparks lively stock session

A lively local stock exchange session saw Washington Railway bids rise as a small block of stock traded. Washington Gas attracted larger interest with price bids, while officials noted a possible dividend within a year. Shares in Columbia Railway and Washington Railway moved, and insurance listings were finally updated after being carried for some time.

Line Local Stock Exchange Washington Railway Washington Gas Exchange Traction Company

Washington stock quotes from Washington Stock Exchange

Quotations furnished by Thor L Hume Co show regular noon calls with bids on Columbia Haitland stock at 1900 and 500 at 107 percent. Electric and Railway securities list various prices and yields including Warrington Gas, Second National Bank, and Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank with limited lots traded.

Thor L. Hume & Co Washington Stock Exchange Columbia Haitland Bs Washington Railway Elextric Wachington Railway and Electric Warrington Gas Andy MB Second National Fenk Merchsite and Mechanics Savings Bank Georgetown Washington Gas Washington DOD Capital Trattion Ua Anestia Potomar Calusnivete Columbia Washington Rwy Potomac Electric Light Ie Norfell Wanh Washington Steamboat Georgetown Gas Yell ‘Pelephone Pennsylvania Mergenthaler Linotype Lansta Breene-Cananen Mitchell Lincoln Mettonaistam Racondahea Trust Company American Sevarty and Trust Ilard Trust Waton Arlington Calamnia

Washington Market Prices Show Wide Ranges and Activity

Market notes report light fresh stock and varied receipts across Virginia and nearby regions. Prices fluctuate for butter cheese eggs and poultry with supplies steady for alive birds while pressed poultry and dressed meats show mixed demand and regional variances.

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New York Grain Prices Mixed on Wheat and Corn Activity

Wheat receipts rise to 2,700 with futures firm while cash markets show strong demand and higher prices for No. 1 hard. September and December wheat drive gains as buyers cover shorts. corn and oats also rise with upbeat demand and tight supplies.

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New York Market Notes on Cattle Hogs and Lambs

Receipts total across categories show steady to slow trading with mixed demand. Cattle and hog futures amid varied prices. veal and lamb receipts sizable as rates edge or hold. Lambs and sheep demand weak. beef and pork prices show modest movements amid broad market stability.

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New York Cotton Market Sees Sharp Oct Rally Then Deep Drop

The New York cotton market surged in October with prices jumping from last close and then tumbling as bears dominated. Trading estimated around 400,000 bales with May, October, and other months showing substantial declines amid heavy selling and rumblings of outstanding commitments.

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Washington cattle market rates and terms muddled listing

Fragmented OCR shows varying cattle prices and terms such as per ewt ordinary ext and clipped sheep values. Contains garbled phrases, misaligned figures, and stray letters, making specifics unclear beyond general market listing intentions.

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Receiver for Walsh Road in Federal Case

Chicago aug 26 federal jurisdiction extends over the Southern Indiana Railway Company appointing M J Carpenter as receiver in the US Circuit Court on a petition by First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago. Failure to meet 135 000 interest on bonded debt triggered the petition. the line totals 625 miles with assets 24 330000 and liabilities 11 000000.

Chicago Southern Indiana Railway Company United States Circuit Court For John Is ‘Walsh First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago Kohisaat M. J. Carpenter Chicago and Eastern Ilinela Houthern Indiana Chicago Southern

Northwest Washington Houses Sell in Major Deals

Moore and HN report three trestoried ten room house at 1143 Monroe Street Columbia Heights sold to Wilhelmina C Wetzel for 37000. Boss and Phelps sold 1452 Park Road residence to Minnie Hawke for use as her home. Additional sales include 1539 T Street investment by Elizabeth Thompson for 4000 and a Brightwood Park corner property at Eighth and Madigan streets bought for 3500.

Moore & HN Wilhelmina C. Wetzel Monroe Stree Columbia Heights Lewis B. Breanlinger Elizabeth Thompson R.R. Brandon Francis A. Brandon Eighth Madigan Streets Brightwood Pick

Cotton bear raid ruptures market as Livermore faces loss

The Washinxton Boat reports a severe collapse in cotton prices after a bear raid. Livermore, long tied to the pool, is said to have lost up to $900,000 while claiming hedging saved him. Theodore H Price aligned with the bear faction as others unloaded in New Orleans and Liverpool.

Livermore Washinxton New York Theodore H. Price New Orleans Liverpool Wild Cotton Exchange Sully Price

Equity and Probate Dockets in District of Columbia Courts

District of Columbia records list multiple equity cases, probate matters, and criminal and civil dockets in courts led by Justice Stafford. Interventions granted, wills admitted to probate, letters of administration issued, and numerous property transfers detailed with plots, squares, and monetary bonds noted.

Justice Stafford Hmily Hermes G A.isabed Joseph Wand Attomes W. C. Martin Watate Joseph T. Collins Frank & ‘Guiting Millan & Smith É Motate Charles JM. Thomas

Deeds of Trust Listings Across Columbia Heights Area

Multiple deeds of trust detail security for loans in Columbia Heights and surrounding blocks. Names include Annie B. Adams, Charles P. Stone, Robert L. O’Brien, and others securing amounts from 1 to 4,300 dollars with terms from 30 to 365 days or years, at 3 to 6 percent, across blocks and squares in Langdon Park Pleasant Places Brookland and adjacent additions.

Columbia Heights Annie B. Adams Charles PB. Stone Robert L. O'Brien Richard Ti. Bailey Wittom E. Bamentton Louis R. Peak Charles K. Marat Wyce Wi—tinma Presiva Houre Etewgie James McGrean Thomas W Humgerford Langdon Park Cheries A. Marthux Erie Cleveland Charlen Muir Leonard R. Vinson Waters End Brookland Wersey James B. Wimer Charles W. Black Amy’ Wheeler Margaret Dell Wharton E. Lewier M. J. Colbert Nat Permanent Building Association Square Mincie Backy Virco Siu Tepper Gamuel V. Thusack

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