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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
29
Washington dispatch notes Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Reading push market to new high levels for the year while Consolidated Gas also climbs. Early gains fade into a broader reversal as profits are taken and several top issues retreat after a strong opening.
A dense listing of diverse bonds from American Tobacco to Union Pacific and others, featuring conversions, yields, and issue notes. Includes government bond references, late 19th or early 20th century nomenclature, minor company deltas, and various securities such as 4s, 3s, and 2s with scattered par values and maturities.
Friday report shows minimal trading with only 40 to 49 shares changing hands. U S Trust touched 95 3 4 while United States rose to 95 1 2 and Graphophone moved on offers with seven shares at 20 and common preferred down from 54 1 2 to 49 1 2. The annual meeting of stockholders of United States is slated for next Tuesday with expected board changes and potential management shifts.
Cradstreet's week ended Aug 27 shows clearings 2 169 548 000 down from last week and year. Copper and metal prices noted with buyers and producers actively contracting for September and November delivery amid improving industrial demand. Eggs butter cheese and live poultry prices listed. fruits vegetables and cattle market figures for Washington region included with multiple named goods and ranges.
New York money on call at 1 percent with bids and offers around 1. Discounts for time loans varying from 2 to 3 percent. Mercantile paper quoted 4 to 4 1/2 percent. Sterling exchange firm with actual business activity noted. Government and railroad bonds steady. Nipissing and other notes mentioned.
The Washington Fest in New York sees tight stock lending and heavy short covering. Reading and Harriman stocks hit new highs as professionals push prices, only to face profit-taking later. Analysts weigh A. O. Brown & Co. fallout and political angles while gold shipments add to rate moves. The cotton futures slump endures as holders prefer cash.
New York reports steady prices across markets with firm notes in wheat and corn. Wheat futures rose on strong cables and Argentine shipments. receipts show 12,000 for wheat and 78,100 barrels of flour with exports and sales detailed. Corn and oats show steady or slightly higher futures. rye, barley, and other commodities remain quiet or dull amid market activity.
Bradstreet's weekly summary shows buyers more evident at Western and Pacific centers with some Southern import activity. Money flows to move crops while demand remains light and rates ease. Wheat exports reach a peak since February, with nine weeks totals rising. corn exports also advance.
New York Chicago August 28 Wheat bulls push prices higher on unexpected Liverpool lift with September delivery in demand by shorts and gash interests. Cash markets firm. exports steady, receipts strong. oats soften while corn remains firm amid lingering delivery congestion and mixed futures.
New York August 26 cotton prices swung from an early sharp advance to a late session decline, ending barely steady with the August contract down 30 points and later months off more. Trading ranged wide as August futures touched 9.00, with August and September postings mixed and liquidation pressure growing into the close.
The London tin market fell with spot at £132 6d and futures £133 1s 0d. Copper rose in London to £61 13s 1d while locally prices stayed firm. Lead eased in London to 13s 6d, while locally quiet. Spelter held at £19 2s 6d in London and 4 pounds 6s 4d locally. Foundry metals mixed with various northern and southern grade quotes.
Baltimore, Aug 2. Grain prices steady with dull demand across flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, and hay. Cotton shows a growing global supply with total visible at 4,710,592 bales, including 966,545 American, while overseas stocks and afloat totals shift against last year.
Cattle receipts and prices mixed across markets with steady to higher trends in New York and Chicago. Beasts include steers 5.25 to 6.80 per 100 pounds, cows to 4.25, calves 5.00 to 8.09, dressed beef steady. Sheep and lambs show slow to lower trends. hogs steady to higher with select weights and packers bidding. Chicago figures show steers 4.75 to 6.75, cows 4.09 to 5.25, calves 6.00 to 7.50, hogs 6.00 to 7.50, lambs 4.15 to 6.20.
Effective September 6 the Southern Railway speeds the New York and New Orleans limited train. The southbound run gains two hours and the northbound three and a half. The New York and New Orleans limited remains a through Pullman train via Washington Atlanta Montgomery and Mobile. Other minor timetable changes accompany the upgrade amid hopes of revived Southern business.
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