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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
37
A rasping session sees stocks fall with Union Pacific and related rails among the weakest. The market opens strong but fades to new lows, marking a broad retreat across sectors and leaving traders cautious about near term recovery.
New York reports varied cotton bids with futures firming modestly and weaker sterling. Government bonds hold steady while railroad issues weaken. currency and commodity prices show limited activity amid dull trading.
Prices from Washington cattle market show steadiness in some beef and lamb categories while others drift. Cattle receipts mix with quotes for steers and cows, calves and feeders, plus lambs and sheep values. market activity and closing quotations scattered through commodities sections and local reports.
Specialized to The Washington Post, this market roundup reports on Wall Street mood shifts from bullish credulity to bearish caution, noting Union Pacific rumors, a Pittsburgh Coal Company price drift, and a rare bond market incident. It covers price: Western Maryland, iron and steel price adjustments, and Bank of England reserve movements as context for the era’s volatility.
The New York Stock Market reviews Thursday trading on August 24, 1908 with moderate activity across key issues. Investors monitor industrials and rail shares as prices fluctuate amid cautious sentiment and shifting demand.
Quotations from the Washington Stock Exchange show various securities and commodities. Entries include Monotype 15 at 1734 and 106 at Washington Gas, with multiple items listed by firms and vendors, reflecting a mixed market with dairy, poultry, produce, and other commodities priced per pound or per basket.
Special to Tue article from Detroit quotes ex Supreme Court Justice Henry B. Brown on divorce. He clarifies he opposes Cardinal Gibbons and emphasizes that divorce should be a civil contract overseen by law, not a church sacrament, and calls for state supervision over marriages to reduce divorces.
After a 850000 bail and a 15 year federal sentence looming Morse has been rebuilding from a financial crash. Supporters believe he will reenter the chase at the Metropolitan Steamship Company foreclosure next month where he has claimed two large claims and aims to buy the firm. The Metropolitan Line and related holdings once faced receivership and debt near 8.1 million, with Morse seeking bondholder consent to swap debts for stock in a reorganized company.
Russia suspends its share of the Hankow Sze Chuen railroad loan of 3000 while Mukden garrison receives reinforcements. Diplomatic talks with Peking address troop concentrations near the Russian frontier and customs limits on the Sungari River amid ongoing rail and trade plans. Mr Poppe becomes consul general at Harbin, linking consular duties with railroad administration in the region.
A garbled market summary details rough prices and receipts for commodities, including turkeys, butter, potatoes, and crude oils, with scattered mentions of Western influences, state and federal references, and varied quoting. Names and places are sparse, but the fragment hints at weekly trading activity and price steadiness across sectors.
The New York grain page shows mixed activity with corn, oats, and barley reacting to shifting prices. Reports note September futures movements and seasonal adjustments, with attention to supply factors and market sentiment.
Charles W. Schwab, president of the Heblevem bters company, spoke in Chattanooga en route from New York about optimism for a full recovery of prosperity. He planned to inspect holdings in Texas and the Southwest during his tour.
Calpene Sug 6 Th Constantinenic cnrrespondent reports the Turkish finance minister says negotiations will begin with powers to raise customs duties from 11 to 1 per ern. The move is expected to add about 1 990 004 Turkish pounds annually and precede a loan issue of 0 08 9 Turkish pounds.
In Chicago grain reports traders faced a muted dull session with wheat demand modest and prices drifting down from midweek levels. Weather remained clear, lifting expectations for spring harvest while market activity narrowed and futures closed lower on lingering supply concerns.
Baltimore markets report steady and mixed grain contracts with bids on white and red wheats. Prices show receipts of 20047 bushels with samples and grades varying, while freight rates and domestic western delivery adjust bids. The Washington Post is available daily at the stand near Youngs Ocean Pier.
Fragmentary OCR describes fears over higher postal fees impacting the Fire Department and related civic costs. It notes that government departments send large volumes of registered mail and that the higher rate may worsen ongoing losses, though exact details are unclear due to garbled text.
A chaotic legal record from the District of Columbia lists multiple courts and cases, including Supreme Court, Bankruptcy, Probate, and various plaintiffs and defendants. The text names numerous individuals and firms such as Anderson Creery, JW Adaxons Shoe jaler, McCormick, and others, with scattered references to trustees, guardians, and judgments.
A dense OCRed snippet lists multiple real estate transfers across Washington area blocks from Corada Ontario to Petworth and beyond. It notes mechanism liens involving Frank D Poster and Richard T Tantel tied to William J Friezell, with various square blocks and sums like 1000 dollars, and references to Mandher Company, Gorse W Marsh, and several named properties and mortgage terms.
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