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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

2

Market leaders Union Pacific and Reading hit year highs

Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Reading surged to new high records for the year dominating market activity. Consolidated Gas also rose, while other stocks fell from last night’s close as speculators pressed long positions and attempted to squeeze shorts.

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New York Bond Market Medley Mixed Bond Listings

A dense list of bond quotes and market items from New York including American Tobacco 43 Ameruy Tobacco Atchison adjustments and various railroad and utility issues. Convertible bonds, general issues, and state bonds appear with prices and notes, reflecting a snapshot of trading activity and yield levels across diverse issuers. Government bonds and a stray newspaper promo line for a magazine are also noted.

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New York Stock Market Notes From Friday Trading

The market shows little activity with only 49 shares changing hands. U S Trust touches 95 3/4, Graphophone preferred drops, common pays no dividend. bank stocks rise modestly. United States hits 95 1/2 amid talks of board changes and potential management shifts.

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Washington Produce Market Prices and Reports Waylaid

Cradstreet's bank clearings show a week of August activity at 2,169,548,000, with copper markets buoyed by steady demand from domestic consumers and big buyers. The Washington cattle market notes higher hog and lamb values, while eggs, butter, cheese, and vegetables display varied but active trading across regional price ranges.

Curb Market and Money Market Roundup

New York money on call quoted around 1 percent with bids and offers narrow. Mercantile paper rates constant amid firm sterling exchanges. Bankers report limited business. government and railroad bond markets steady. domestic and international notes show mixed demand.

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Wall Street Gossips On August Market Movements And A. O. Brown

The Washington Fest scene in New York reports small floating stock supplies as heavy short covering pushes prices up early then gives way to profit taking. Reading and Harriman stocks hit new year highs while conservatives question the impact of A. O. Brown & Co. Further gold movements total over 10 million and interior demand hints at steadier money needing for business.

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New York Market Summary Amid Mixed Wheat Gains

Wheat firm on strong cables and light Argentine shipments send futures higher though some notes ease. Corn and oats hold steady with harvest receipts and exports cited. rice, sugar, and coffee show dull to firm tones amid quiet demand. Continuous market drift with steady but quiet undertone across commodities.

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Bradstreet's View Shows Conservatism in Mercantile Operations

Bradstreet's weekly summary notes buyers in evidence at Western and Pacific coast markets with some Southern center purchases. Wheat exports from the United States and Canada reach 4,525,503 bushels the week ended August 27, the strongest since February, while corn exports total 38,108 bushels for the same period.

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Wheat market strengthens on Liverpool advance and cash firmness

New York Chicago August 28 Wheat futures rose on a strong start and firm cash markets despite later profit taking. September delivery drew demand from shorts and gash interests with limited offerings driving premiums, while December also gained. U.S. receipts and export data showed mixed but sustained demand as oats eased and provisions stayed firm amid city market strength.

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Metal Market Daily Cotton Futures Decline From Morning Peak

New York August 26 cotton futures show a sharp early advance followed by a sharper afternoon drop. Close steady near lows of the bear move with August around 9.65, September 8.45, October 8.60, and November near 3.50. sales estimated at 160 000 bales.

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Daily Cotton Market and Metals Roundup

London tin and copper moved higher while local prices held firm or eased modestly. Tin futures rose to £133 1% Oh, iron supply notes show lead steady in London and varied locally, electrolytic and costing metals quoted with modest shifts. Foundry iron prices remained around historical ranges as North and South grades posted mixed figures.

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Baltimore Markets Report Mixed Grain and Cotton Prices Aug 2

Baltimore markets report dull wheat and steady corn oats and rye with quiet butter and cheese as exports and receipts fluctuate. New Orleans World visible supply of cotton shows a weekly decline to 4,710,592 bales with global totals down versus last week and year, including floatable stock in Britain Europe and Egypt.

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Live stock markets report from New York and Chicago

Markets show cattle and calves steady to higher in New York trading with steers 5.25 to 6.80 per 190 pounds and dressed beef firm at up to 100 per pound. Hog receipts around 2,680 head, prices up to 7.90, sheep and lambs weaken slightly but strong bids for prime sheep and yearlings persist. Chicago receipts near 10,000 cattle with steers at 4.75 to 8.50, hogs up to 7.50, and sheep firm to higher with lambs stronger on the day.

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Southern Railway quickens New York to New Orleans limited

Effective September 6 the Southern Railway shortens the New York to New Orleans limited trip by two hours southbound and three and a half hours northbound. The NY and New Orleans limited remains a through Pullman car service via Washington Atlanta Montgomery and Mobile. Several minor schedule changes accompany the improvement as the railroad anticipates revived southern business conditions.

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