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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1909
Page
2
The report notes Union Pacific and related stocks sliding as large blocks exit positions while margins tighten. Early gains faded, with prices slipping below previous closes and banks showing mixed signals as traders weigh debt, loans, and industry pressure on the financial outlook.
Washington Post notes a Eaton era report showing a 71 percent drop in cargo car disuse and largest fall in coal cars, while box cars shift under 3 percent. Markets see traders' mood, with mixed forecasts on prices as Chesapeake and Ohio reports record year figures. Atlantic Coast Line notes a 10 percent banked stock rise, and analysts debate bullish versus bearish signals amid harvest waits and dividend chatter.
New York August 2 reports mixed activity in produce with alive poultry totals around 19919 fowls and 17 percent, plus butter receipts and cheese figures. Mentions Autheys and Wantera in cryptic lines. weekly exports of dairy products noted but details unclear.
Saturday market notes show mixed receipts and exports with broad activity across industries. References mention Minnesota patents, bakers in winter, and cautious trading under a conservative brokerage climate amid health and economic doubts.
Market observers note steady cotton futures in New York with limited trading as mill demand remains cautious. Prices show little movement while bleached molasses and potato prices trend modestly, with traders watching crop reports and weekly oil and meal inputs.
The New York bank statement shows banks holding 4% reserve excess and a decrease in required reserves while reporting larger cash deposits and loan growth within trust companies and state banks. It notes totals of U S deposits and reserve movements, with commentary on monetary policy impacts and a mixed picture for regional banks. Also included are commodity quotes on wheat and a record South African gold cargo, plus cotton market activity at the New York morning session with futures gains and seasonal demand indicators.
Market activity shows active cattle trading with lambs and calves in demand for higher grades. Hog prices per cwt range around 90068.50 with various classes noted including prime and medium quality lamb and calf offerings, prices per pound listed for multiple grades.
The New York market reports show receipts around 2 9 next to cattle hogs and sheep with mixed bids. Cattle receipts near 200 head held steady with prime and choice moving slowly. hogs and sheep present varied quotes and demand. Wheat and oats show modest activity with futures mixed amid Canada troughs and western bids.
New York aug 28 report notes fluctuating quotes on locomotives and oil amid a chaotic market. Harvey Fiske & Sons announced sale of the entire issue of 7500,000 American locomotive 3 percent gold notes at par to fund treasury outlays and company needs.
Prices for butter, poultry, and vegetables dominate the Washington market listing. Entries include hens, chickens, eggs, fruit, and vegetables with varied per pound and per basket rates. Factory and regional notes accompany the long listing of farmers and commodities.
A police court tale centers on James, who washed at a store sink and triggered a missing gold watch case. Detective Kleindinst traced the item to a repair shop, leading to James’s forfeiture of collateral and a $50 payment. Other items include Annie Dulaney’s disorderly arrest, the conduct of Officer Creamer investigated, and various petty offenses. The report also notes a wedding between two African American residents and multiple court referrals.
The article lauds Loudoun County Virginia as historically rich from colonial beginnings through the Civil War era, noting its nickname garden of the Confederacy and its reputation for beauty and fertility. It highlights James Wileyad Head's descriptive history and praises its concise, concrete record of Loudoun’s past and present.
The Wat Sylvester plan calls for an asylum to house habitual drunkards and drug users, replacing current postings to the jab and workhouse. The proposal, likely to be included in an annual report to commissioners, cites the need for proper care and notes arrest data from recent years.
The record outlines a DC Supreme Court probate matter involving Justice Andercan Estete and the will of Fannie G Petty dated November. Attorneys F Thomp and others appear with mechanics lien and related actions including Charles Greer versus Agnes Black and references to 18 Reno. 38 with Huty Hufty Smith and Lola 2%.
Real estate transfer entries list owners and buyers, specific lots and blocks, and monetary terms. Numerous properties across districts including Richmond Park and Drow Park are described with grantees John et ux, James W Springmann, Charles Y, and others. Transactions mention lot numbers, blocks, and monthly installment details, with prices frequently $10 or similar nominal values and payments over time.
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