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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
2
The market opened irregularly with moderate shifts and slight profit taking by professionals. Delaware and Hudson and similar issues posted gains while late-September bills supported sentiment, though overall activity remained muted and several railroad and utility stocks showed mixed performance.
The Washington Post Newark Aug 2 reports Mills yhere & Co failure did not unsettle the market greatly. Brokers expect only potential failures in mercantile and industrial sectors, not major financial houses, amid cautious margins and tight liquidity. Interborough Metropolitan issues loom large with dividend disputes. stock movements show short covering and mixed signals as bonds and foreign gold flows influence sentiment.
In the New York market yesterday the bond desk was quiet with only one sale, a $1000 Metropolitan 6s at 10612. Washington Railway and Electric 4s no sale, Potomac Electric price ideas 105, Capital Traction bid up to 1411-8 but sellers absent under 14. Washington Railway and Electric stocks weak with common 37 and preferred 70, bids 32 and 89 18. Banks reluctant to carry these issues. several institutions demand borrowers to take them, pressuring loans elsewhere. Stocks finish near multi-year lows as more supply hits the market. Ten Washington Exchange Bank stock at 130, National Metropolitan Bank at 340, Corcoran Fire Insurance 45 in sparse action.
Washington and New York stock markets report mixed trading on Thursday August 21 1907. Hes Megilar quotes at 120 clocks while Metropatte Railway shows 6 43 900 at 108 percent. Washington Railway preferred 60 at 80. GE common 32.
The report blends stock prices, government receipts, and commodity quotes from Boston and New York. It notes Treasury balances, silver dollars, and various bond prices while detailing butter, cheese, poultry, meat, and vegetable market activity with regional price levels and notes on call money and exchange rates.
New York and Chicago price notes show firm receipts in dairy and poultry, with Western live poultry and fowl figures steady. Wheat and corn futures shifted with declines in corn and mixed wheat values as warmer Northwest forecasts influenced proximity markets and export demand.
The cotton market opened barely steady and traded lower overall with the close near unchanged to a slight loss. Prices showed active selling on liquidation while buyers resisted, aiding a modest rebound by session end as rainy weather and supply concerns influenced sentiment.
The York market notes London tin at 1104 Ga and futures near 15a. Copper futures closed at £75 16s, spot around 177 16s. Local prices show electrolytic zinc around 12 0 IHOS and tin at 12 0 I7 56. Local rates largely unchanged with rohs and foundry metals steady, reports of limited activity in Cleveland and adjacent foundries.
Market notes show bids for cattle and calves with per cwt figures in cents and dollars. References include prime and common grades, with varying weights and quoted prices, though much of the OCR text is garbled.
New York City, facing strict money markets, boosts bond interest to 4.5 percent from 4 percent. The sinking fund commission orders department heads to cut expenses, halt new contracts unless essential, and continue ongoing work where stoppage would harm the city. Mayor McLean says the city will still borrow at 4.5 percent if needed, aiming to pay obligations promptly and protect credit.
London reports the Bank of England directors decide not to alter the rate after last week’s increase to 12 percent. Gold exports would become profitable if the rate fell, while any attempt to drain gold would prompt an immediate rise. The bank’s weekly results show rising petroleum reserves and a continued push to bolster gold holdings by purchasing more bar gold on the open market.
A dense market snippet reports mixed grain prices and cattle activity in Baltimore. It lists wheat, rye, oats, corn and barley quotes, with receipts and bids from New York and Liverpool markets, noting steady to firm tones in several grain lines and varied cattle and calf quotations amid unsettled trading and demand signals.
Warrants issued by the district attorney seek the arrest of officers and directors of Oregon Trust and Savings Bank which closed suddenly. Defendants face charges tied to alleged defalcations after the bank’s stability became clear to regulators.
The Texas suit seeks a 1 million dollar penalty and ouster from the state against the International Harvester Company. Harold McCarmick and John D. Rockefeller Jr. are named as leaders. The complaint accuses a historic unlawful combination including McCormick Harvesting, Derringer Harvester, Warder Bushnell & Glessner, and other manufacturers.
August 19 docket lists numerous cases including equity and probate matters. Names such as Stokes and Hales, Briggs, and Rechado are noted with decrees, claims, and orders for show cause. Debtor events include releases, settlements, and proposed treatments for unsound findings.
Deeds of trust involving multiple parties in Ames area including Makereux Yobr Kirg and Philp, securing annual interest around three percent on varied sums. Transactions reference Son Shan Foo and relationships to Theotes Donge, Walter, George FoMene, and Jot ke, with totals near several thousand dollars and terms tied to parcels labeled SQUARE 106r and SQUARE 1206. Local officials and trustees listed with frequent reference to security interests and payments, including monthly and semiannual arrangements.
Real estate transfers reported for a block between Fourth and Fifth streets include Charley Baler aca transferring to Renee part ler a lot described as 3 square rods with improvements. Danel Connor and Jama M Carliple transfer to Songuire dames M Cart ule for life and Mary Q Leary with a 7m fee interest. Aaron Barr trustee transfers to Elead oh tank gag. August Bevtans and July dates noted in chain of title.
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