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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

23

Brokers Return to City Show Record Prices on Local Exchanges

Capital Traction, Railway Preferred and Washington Gas posted best figures in days, with Capital Traction at 30, Washington Gas at 65 1 2, and Gas trading a 64 7 8 after the sale. Washington Railway Common rose briefly to 35 with limited demand, while United States Trust held at 95 after trading twenty shares. Returns of Griffin Halstead and A B Walker noted as vacationers resume activity, and J Thil Iman Hendrick back from Deer Park Md.

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Washington Stock Exchange Market Report

Heavy shipping and Cermiei Shafer notes amid steady market. Sheep and lamb prices seen firm with 17,000 head estimated. Pigs and meat prices vary. cattle and other livestock values listed with ranges for sheep, lambs, and yearlings.

Chicago Grain Market Falls and Rises Amid Mixed Demand

Wheat prices edged easy on slack export demand and favorable Northwest weather, with late-day buying for September lifting futures briefly. Corn and provisions closed firm as cash demand remained thin, while bearish pressure eased into a narrow premium shift before renewed strength on local buying and a strong cash grain market.

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Washington Produce Market items mix of grain fruit and livestock

Washington Produce Market from New York lists wheat and corn receipts with spot and futures prices, rye, barley, eggs, butter, cheese, and live poultry quotes. Regional U.S. prices cover potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, apples, pears, peaches, and other produce, plus Washington cattle hogs sheep lambs calves and cows price ranges.

Traders on Bull Side Stocks Rise on Short Squeeze and Demand

Markets opened strong as large short interest and delivery difficulties fueled a sharp advance led by Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Reading. Rumors about dividends and transfers circulated while earnings and commodity data supported cautious optimism amid a broad rally.

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Wall Street Gossip on Cotton Floods and Brown Debacle

In New York Aug 27 market chatter credits floods in the South for heavy cotton losses while stocks rise. Bears blamed for A B Brown & Co weakness, with big holders and short interest cited. Harriman stocks led gains as commission houses restrict selling. Southern Pacific traded at new yearly highs as the market probed coverage versus fading public interest.

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United States Treasury Bond Market Report August 27 1908

Treasury figures show August 27 1908 receipts totaling 2.48 million with gold and silver holdings and outstanding notes listed. Closing prices for rail and industrial issues are reported along with extensive banknote and security tallies and market quotes from London and local exchanges.

Baltimore Markets Report Shows Stable Wheat and Grain Prices

Baltimore markets bulletin dated Aug 4 reports firm wheat futures with supplies, spot and futures levels for red Western, Southern, and white corn, rye prices steady, hay steady, and grain freights easing to some ports. Soybeans and eggs quiet with minor price indications. cheese and sugar unchanged amid steady trade activity.

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New York Money Market And Rates In Mixed Readings

New York money market shows terse activity with rates near 1 percent for call money and 1 1/2 to 2 percent for bills. Trading dull with six month and two day maturities noted, while oil quotations and sterling exchange figures appear in the market snapshot.

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Beef and cattle markets show steady upturn and firm hog prices

New York reports beef receipts steady to higher with exports at 1,500 quarters and calves strong with common to choice cattle selling up to 9.50 per 100 pounds. Sheep and lambs receipts nearly 4,500 head, sheep steady to lower, lambs 6.50 to 7.00, hogs around 7.00 to 7.19 per 100 pounds. Chicago cattle receipts about 1,000 head with markets strong to higher. cattle, calves, and cows priced accordingly.

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New York Cotton Market Faces Nervous Closing Slump

The New York cotton market closed with August down 67 points and September off 34 as later months fell 19 to 24 points amid nervous selling. Openings showed steady to lower prices, with reports of near month liquidation, large day sales around 200000 bales, and expectations of futures unease as South selling and Liverpool positions influenced moves.

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Warned Not to Honor Pope Beatification Controversy Emerges

Rome nominally warns against beatifying Pope Pius IX after a mysterious protest from an alleged heir Falconieri who claims property losses. Rev D J McMackin of New York named postulator amidst letters citing fraud and questioning Pius IX’s virtues. Cardinal Cretoni may suspend the process following the heir’s allegation.

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Bankruptcy Denounced in Brown & Co Case in New York

Announcement that A. O. Brown & Co will contest a bankruptcy petition filed by Frankie Strauss and others. Howard F. Buchanan says assets exceeded liabilities at noon Tuesday, blaming losses from other firms covering commitments. Attorneys for petitioners claim claims against the suspended firm total about $200,000. Also includes business market notes on live poultry prices and various commodities in New York.

New York A. O. Brown & Co United States Frankie Strauss Howard F. Buchanan Buchanan

Veterans Meet as Sherman Praises Peace and War Readiness

Utica August 27 The eleventh annual Quelda County Veterans Association reunion at Summit Park featured speeches by Representatives Knapp and Driscoll Mayor Wheeler and Assemblyman Bart and Republican James Sherman. Sherman urged peace with strong military preparedness and proposed placing modern large guns at the Golden Gate for saluting, to demonstrate power without inviting war. He cited President Harrison on pursuing peace while maintaining a formidable army and navy to protect American rights and promote global good citizenship.

Hemisphere Golden Gate World Utica Quelda County Veterans’ Association Summit Park Charles L. Knapp Lowville M. B. Driscoll Syracuse Wheeler Bart James Sherman Central New York Americana Harrison Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco

Dismissal of Kentucky Gauger Over Political Activity

Enoch Hammonds, storekeeper and gauger in the Eighth Kentucky district, was dismissed by the Acting Secretary of the Treasury on the cabinet recommendation for alleged pernicious political activity in a state senatorial contest last fall. A telegram from Oyster Bay to internal revenue official Archie D. Sanders quoted demand strict adherence to party rules and resignation if not compliant. Sanders replied that conditions were complied with.

Internal ‘Revenue Enoch Hammonds Kentucky Internal Revenue Service Eighth District of Secretary of the Treasury Civil Service Commission Batavia Archie D. Sanderg Internal Revenue Collector Oyster Bay Serviea Sanders

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