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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

34

Stocks Close Higher Amid Bear-Gone Market Gains

New York August 26 prices moved up after a pause with all active issues advancing led by Southern Pacific Union Pacific St Paul Reading American Smelting and Refining and Amalgamated Copper Traders faced limited stock for sale as professionals supported a bull move despite bear house troubles Railroads posted earnings declines with Rock Island Cheas Rock Island and Pacific St Louis and San Francisco and others down overall debts and July trade figures showed weaker exports while coal demand rose and copper ore prices held firm in London

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Wall Street Gossip on Brown Collapse Sways Traders

The Washington Post reports a dreary mood at the stock exchange as young brokers tally commissions and transfer taxes after the Brown & Co. collapse. Traders show caution, with bear positions limited and liquidity tight in London and global markets. speculation swirls over whether big holders distributed stock through Brown.

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Market Brief Local Trading Sees United States Trust Sell

On the local market United States Trust moved 10 shares of 10 lot blocks at 9. Rumors circulate about changes in the company's directory after next month’s election as new interests seek control. Washington Gas traded 35 shares at 65 with an option on 10 shares at 2 quarter higher. Potomac Insurance bids and a sale at 2 for the offer. Commercial National and Washington Loan both small trades at 165 and 197 respectively. Potomac Insurance received 2 for an offer but no sale. Washington Railway saw a single sale of 8 1 3.

Con‘trol Washington Gas Ie Potomac Insurance United States Trust Washington Gas Commercial National and Washington Loamahad Trust Potomac Washington Railway

New York Stock Market Quotations August 25 1908

The Washington stock quotations show trades in Washington Gas Commercial National Bank and United States Trust among others with varied prices. Noted values include Washington Gas at 5 percent buys and bids around 60 to 65, plus banks and trust companies with fractional quotes.

Washington Produce Market Prices and Live Stock Outlook

Wholesale prices for vegetables fruits and meats listed with regional suppliers and markets. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs quoted with per cwt and per pound figures alongside dairy products and poultry values for Washington area trade.

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London and New York metal market trends and local quotes

The report notes sharp rises in the London tin market with spot near £183 10 and futures at £137, copper also higher in London, and mixed London and local quotes for lead, zinc, spelter, and foundry metals. Local markets show dull activity with small changes across several grades and regions.

New York London Wily Lake Lavaily Standard Tnt Cleveland Northern Southern

New York Bond Market and Treasury Figures for August 24 1908

The report lists customs receipts of 25,620,15, internal revenue receipts 685, SOE 99, and miscellaneous receipts 22. see 86,793 46 total postal receipts net including, expenditures for this day and month, and the year so far. It shows an available cash balance of 808,483,938 with national bank deposits at 120,182,449 and Philippine treasury at 5,305,599.67. The page includes bond quotes for several issuers, notes the New York market closing prices, and provides miscellaneous rates and commodity prices, including cotton futures and railroad bonds, with detailed figures and bid prices.

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New York Grain Market Report Affects Wheat and Barley

New York reports wheat receipts at 95200 bush with exports and futures strong on Northwest gains and higher cables. Spot prices firm for No 3 red and mixed white varieties, option market quiet, September and December closes noted amid steady spot and minor movements. Barley and rye described as quiet with limited activity and nominal prices.

New York Duluth Shorts Baltimore Ted Western Southern

Chicago Grain Market Slips Then Steady on Wet Weather

Wheat faced delays in carrier operations as wet weather in the Canadian Northwest spurred firmings in corn oats and barley. Traders noted rain in western Canada boosting bullish sentiment with higher cash sales for export and steady to firmer prices through the day. Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago reported steady receipts while exports and cash demand supported a resilient close with gains of fractions to a few tenths.

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Baltimore Markets Update on Grain and Provisions

Baltimore markets report unchanged prices across grains and perishables. Receipts and exports figures cover wheat corn oats rye hay and dairy products with steady bid quotes for No 2 white and mixed oats while sugar and butter show stable levels.

New York Central orders twenty locomotives for P&LE rail line

Pittsburg reports New York Central placed orders for twenty new locomotives to be delivered in 30 days to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad. The P&LE boasts the most locomotives per mile, with 25 on 68 miles of four tracks, reflecting improvement in rolling stock to handle fall coal shipments.

Pittsburg New York Central Lake Erie Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad

Live Stock Markets roundup from New York and Chicago

Livestock trade reports show receipts for cattle hogs and sheep across New York and Chicago. Cattle prices range from 5.25 to 10.50 with steers steady to higher, hogs steady to higher, lambs and sheep uneven with lambs weak. Exports today include 4,009 quarters of beef prior markets.

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Equity court docket includes multiple cases and bankruptcies

District and probate records list numerous suits, hearings, and actions. Notable items include sale ratifications, rule to show cause with return dates in August 1908, decree pro confesso set aside, and various injunctions and receivers. Also noted are elect cases in bankruptcy and probate matters with named solicitors and executors, including Willis Johnston and Helen von E. Streener estates, and real estate filings at square 7608 Lamtreet.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Juaiter Stafford Parbour Mayore Sollettor William G. Johnson Solle Itera Leckie Fulton & Cox Taylor Vs. Taylor Jense A. Wilson, Jr H. Filham Teving Williamson White C. HR. Turner Gordon George H. Patrick Justice Stafford Willis Johnston Charles T. Neale Thomas B le Cayer Martin Brom

Real Estate Transfers in Randle Highlands and Northwest DC

United States Realty transfers Lot 34 Block B42 to James W. and Elizabeth A. Mitchell for 10 dollars. Dulaney receivers move portions of lots 8 and 9 in Square 2204 to Clarke Waggaman for 2,200 dollars. Waggaman to Harris C. Anstey for 10 dollars. Dulaney receivers to Louise Burke Greene for 3,240 dollars on parts 97 and 98 in Square 2204. Other transfers include Owen H. M. Vowler to W. H. Shelton for Lot 7 in Square 9183 for 10 dollars and multiple notices in Northwest and Southeast sections involving various lot and block changes, prices mostly 10 dollars or 310 dollars, and transfers among individuals and estates.

Randle Highlands United States Realty Company James W Elizabeth A. Mitchell Cieck Woodley Park Mary C. McCaffrey Positon Jesee H. Arnold Lydia M. Poynton Thomas A. Torney Helen A. Howard Thomas A. Forney University Heights Franklin T. Howe Maria Mowe D.street Kentucky Avenue Fifteenth Street Thomas H. Melton E Florence Issowits Square Fifth Street M and

Deeds of Trust Listings From Various Blocks and Towns

A compilation of deed of trust details naming multiple properties and lenders. Entries include Randle Highlands and Bloomingdale districts with several securing notes ranging from $2,500 to $420,000. Terms cover five years to monthly notes, with interest from 3 to 6 percent and various lot and block designations.

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