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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

2

Market Erratic Rally Buoys Southern Pacific Shares

New York stocks closed mixed in an irregular session marked by bursts of strength in Southern Pacific and Union Pacific and weakness in Rock Island and St Louis and San Francisco. Southern Pacific hit a new high around 3 4 but finished with no net change as traders speculated on preferred stock retirement and unloading by big investors. Reading earnings improved while copper and currency moves showed limited impact as the market remained narrow and unsettled.

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Dividend comments and trading on local stock exchange

Brokers noted Washington Railway and Electric will likely pay a dividend within a year while Capital Traction traded with modest activity. United shares moved around 24.8 to 12.94, with Washington Railway common selling up to 28 and closing at 34 on the bid. United States Trust drew interest amid speculation on a 30 day option, and Firemen's Insurance showed bids near 19 to 20 as the exchange prepared to close.

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London markets slip as copper and stocks edge lower

The London iun market was lower with spot at £132 16 and futures at £133 in Bd. Copper rose slightly to £6 in spot. futures unchanged. Local market was weak and dull with lake at 13.60 13.2%, lead and spelter mixed, and foundry prices volatile amid thin activity.

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Rock Island and Harriman Stocks Dominate Wall Street Trading

New York investors waver as Rock Island and Harriman stocks swing, with traders refusing to follow market moves. Southern Pacific rose above par, while some banks show keen interest but stay cautious, awaiting Harriman shifts and a potential retirement of preferred stock. Cotton markets stay feverish and banks gain from subtreasury flows amid cautious trading. London prepares for the fortnightly settlement as limited activity and net selling dominate.

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Market Report on Fresh Eggs and Poultry Prices by Region

Fresh eggs and live poultry supply shown across Virginia, West Virginia, and the Carolinas with steady to higher prices expected. Detailed figures cover chicken, turkey, duck, and goose prices per pound and per basket, plus dressed poultry and various meats, vegetables, and fruits with regional price ranges and market conditions noted.

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Wheat and market notes from New York and Baltimore

Markets show wheat and oats movements with frost reports in Canada causing early rally then retreat. Wheat futures eased while corn and oats remained firm to mixed as Northwest movement expectations rose. exports and receipts listed, with cotton and grain prices noted along with daily market closes.

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Copper Market Hints at Recovery Despite Bear Pressure

Boston August 21 Copper futures edge higher with Lake and electrolytic bids around 13 to 14 cents per pound. Analysts cite large short positions in copper warrants and foreign buying as factors. future prices hinge on industrial demand and September October activity.

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Bank clearings weekly report shows decline in aggregate

Bradatecet's bank-clearings report for the week ended August 20 lists an aggregate of 2,349,375,00 dollars, down from 2,680,411,000 last week and 2,596,260,000 in the same week last year. The report provides a partial slot of the cities.

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Oklahoma Banking Law Sparks Conflicting Reports

Acting Comptroller T P Kane refuted rumors that many Oklahoma national banks were surrendering charters to join the state system. He cited about 310 banks in the state, with 57 entering the guaranty plan, 33 replying to withdraw, 7 considering reorganization as state banks, and 154 of 253 banks not in the agreement stating no intent to join.

T. BP. Kane Oklahoma Mr.Kane Comptroller State Banking Board

Prolong Life In Dr Miles Heart Cure Promoted

A historical advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Cure prolongs life after hope fades. It describes the tonic as strengthening heart nerves and boosting heart function, with testimonials and a money back pledge. The fragment mentions Miles Medical Co and expresses consumer skepticism about benefits.

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