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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
9
Reported market movements show Rock Island stock strengthening as financing plans for the St Louis and San Francisco lines surface. Authorities discuss gold for export and related shifts in bonds, with steel and export outlooks weighing on prices and Sterling exchange in volatile trade.
In a volatile session, traders priced a wide array of bonds and convertibles. Railroads Atchison Topeka was noted with a marked convertible issue while major names like New York Central and Union Pacific showed activity. Industrials including steel and mining firms moved on relief from shifting interest rates.
Chicago grain notes show wheat prices rising with December at 1.06, May 1.10, and July 1.03 as bulls push for higher levels amid weak cash oats and dwindling receipts. Local crop experts report the fall sown crop in poor condition, supporting firm close and renewed bullish activity on the floor.
Grain and wheat quotations show spot firmness with elevator delivery and futures activity. Prices for No 2 red winter and No 1 hard winter hold near steady values while exports move, notes from Chicago and New York indicate a cautious market amid seasonal crop signs and speculative demand.
Financial statements show resources and liabilities for Riges National Bank in Walineron Columbia. Notes reference loans, deposits, cash, reserves, and circulations, with figures for assets and liabilities, including bonds and drafts, specie, and various bank deposits.
The report shows assets including loans and discounts, U S bonds, bank premises, and due from reserve agents. It lists liabilities such as capital, surplus, undivided profits, and deposits from individuals and other banks. The document is dated November 27, 1908 and bears signatures of the cashier and notary.
Report of the condition of the Second National Bank of Washington District of Columbia at close of business November 2, 1908. Details include loans and discounts, bonds to secure circulation and deposits, notes, due from banks, reserve amounts, capital stock, profits, and various trust and deposit accounts. Signed by cashier John C Eckloff and attested by notary public and trustees.
A Wall Street note describes a frenetic trading day led by Rock Island as 14,900 shares moved the stock to a day high of 61 1/2, with 5,000 shares traded at times. Traders warn the move signals possible endgame for the recent rally, while others doubt large interests defended the market. Reports mention Texas pacific, Gould properties, Western Pacific, United States Steel, and broader tariff worries shaping activity.
December liquidation tensions surfaced as option markets weakened with cattle, hogs, and sheep listed by price. Washington noted robust demand for choice cattle while other grades stayed dull. calves and calves prices showed tepid activity. New York receipts slowed with late arrivals unsold. dressed beef markets in London and Liverpool trended lower, reflecting a cautious regional tone.
Market report summarizes receipts and prices across cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs. Notable figures include 21,008 cattle receipts forecast, 1,595 hogs receipts, and quotes for dressed calves and hogs with regional variations across Chicago and Indiana markets.
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