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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
23
The report details advance stock activity in Colorado and the Southern issue with continued buying of Pacific Mail and Wabash. It notes opening of Panama bond bids and crop data. trading volume and market dynamics are described amid industry activity and ongoing stock movements.
Special to The Washington Post from New York December 7 reports mixed sentiment in Wall street with speculation of manipulated sales and squeezed positions. Analysts cite balanced forces on Wabash and copper stocks while silver weakness and government actions in Butte influence mood and trading expectations.
The Washington exchange shows mixed activity with Woolitt & Co backing and New Turk support amid declines. Prices for stocks, bonds, and commodities are given alongside grain, corn, oats, hay, sugar, and petroleum notes. includes details on exchange deals, settle prices, and notable market movements.
A dense spray of market quotes and commodity mentions from a distant port market bulletin. References to ship break events, prices in pounds and shillings, and varied items from lumber and timber to butter, cheese, and flour mark a broad, era-specific snapshot of trading activity. Strong entities appear as locations and commodities, with fluctuating prices and dull markets noted across multiple lines.
A garbled trading page notes corn and grain activity with price figures and export cues. Mentions December and May contracts, closing values, and general market mood, reflecting a late era financial roundup of commodities trading.
Wheat and flour prices stumble as government condition estimates and larger US acreage loom. May and July wheat deliveries hit new lows while corn remains weak. hogs see soft demand as local packers pull back. Local receipts total 72 cars with net weak tone across grains and provisions.
Local financial and real estate conditions on the stock exchange show a small shift from Saturday with increased activity. A notable surge occurred in Capital Traction stock and Washington Railway and Electric preferred shares, while American Graphophone and Bell Telephone remained in focus. a large sale of Lewis E Breuninger’s Park Road house at 1826 was reported to Hoss & Phelps for 8250 with a local buyer and lease for the home.
Springfield Mass reader reports long standing seizures reduced after taking Dr Miles Nervine. An 18 year old daughter suffered fits for five years and now has not had an attack for two months. Ends with money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
Indiana company profits and assets are described in the federal suit against Standard Oil. John D Archbold and Henry Tilford testify as defense witnesses as figures show Continental Oil and Standard Oil of Indiana earned large profits while capitalization and asset values are debated. The government questions earnings and possible contracts with rivals to control crude oil sources.
Assistant attorney general questioned dissolution steps for a tobacco firm amid a government decree. The case focuses on preventing use of stock in the United Cigar Stores network and related entities as the American Publ Co, the Imperial Tobacco Co, and Brush American Co face court actions. The judge set time to submit a draft decree reflecting defense views.
The National Exchange Bank in Missouri with capital of 16 opened today after being closed by comptroller action. It was one of Springfield's largest banks, established in 188?, with President LS Myer, Vice President A Baldwin, and Dr Sanford Thias as cashier. Deposits totaled about 2,108,000. assets exceed liabilities and they promise full deposits even if holdings must be realized. New York correspondent is The See Board National Bank.
Market summary shows cattle receipts near 4000 head with steers steady to higher and hogs showing gains. Calves and calves dressed beef demand mixed as western hogs and feeders hold steady. lambs and sheep receipts moderate with prices firmer on some grades.
Prices for cattle hogs sheep and calves appear with rates per hundredweight and per pound, reflecting demand for better grades. The article notes prime prime fresh cows and old cows with varied values and mentions an address by the U S treasurer official on vouchers form and preparation at an Association of American Government Accountants event tonight.
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