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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
23
Markets climb again with higher turnover while wheat prices slide on December crop data. Cotton shoots up after yield estimates, but broad gains reflect cautious optimism as traders weigh the report and speculative demand in a volatile session.
Washington produce market information received by WB Jibbs and Co bankers and the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade, indicating a transfer or listing activity involving produce trade in early records.
New York prices for poultry, butter, cheese, eggs, flour, rice, and other commodities show mixed movement. Quotes list fowls, turkeys, butter, cheese, eggs, flour, corn, hay, hides, wool, oil, molasses, sugar, and rice with steady to slight declines or gains, reflecting bear market pressures and volatile demand, with specific bid and ask ranges and delivery notes.
New York cotton trading on December 9 saw a small advance then a drop as government crop estimates influenced the market. Prices opened lower, rallied, and then eased near closing with mixed activity from bulls and shorts. The government report's reliability weighed on sentiment while traders awaited the next Bureau estimate due December 21.
Live stock figures from New York and Chicago show mixed cattle trade with higher live cattle and steady to firm calves. Hog and lamb markets are firm to higher with strong demand, while receipts estimate around 23 000 cattle and 49 000 hogs, and wholesale beef notes reference vast shipments and dressed weights.
In the District of Columbia Supreme Court, the Smith Dillon Company and others filed a bankruptcy petition against Morrison Paper Company, alleging debts between 320,000 and 30,000,000 with assets around 9,000. They claim the company admitted inability to pay debts on December 7 and that receivership is sought. The petition cites secured and unsecured debts, with claims totaling significant sums and a request for adjudication and appointment of a receiver.
New York money market shows 9 money on call and 60 day loans firm and dull. Ruling rates around 2 percent for various terms. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 4 percent, bankers' bills strong with sixty day bills at 434.60 484.60 and demand at 436.50. Government and railroad bonds described as heavy. Mexican and other instruments noted with rate changes.
Western Union rose to near year highs after a dividend of 3 4 of 1 percent was declared. Chesapeake and Ohio faced leadership doubts but circulation of a Pennsylvani a deal rumor hinted at control shifts. St Paul and Southern Pacific calls drew heavy London demand amid market intrigue and former Harriman stock speculation.
Trading on the local Stock Exchange continued with lighter volume than Tuesday. United States Trust Company stock rose a full point, while several 10 share lots were bought after advances. Emera Steam Pump Company bonds and stock joined the list, and Capital Traction and Washington Railway shares showed minor gains. Boss & Phelps Realty sold 1235 T Street NW for about 630 to Thomas J Calloway, who will live there after alterations. Stone & Fairfax Realty reports J Kethan’s sale of two brick dwellings at 141 and 42 Heckman Street SE for investment, each with six rooms, renting at $18 monthly.
Washington market notes optimism among steel firms and rail interests as coal stocks rise. Chesapeake and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio performances standout while Reading and Jersey Central push higher. Cold weather cited for stronger anthracite and bituminous tones. Treasury spirits mixed among utilities and rail issues.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a sleep aid for overworked nerves. It claims the product soothes fatigue, rebuilds strength, and induces restful sleep, with testimonials from users noting calmer nerves and refreshed mornings. The copy references Miles Medical Co headquartered in Elkhart Indiana.
Special to The Washington Post reports the Virginian Railway first public stock sale at auction with 100 shares at 258. The event underscores Rogers control of the line from West Virginia coal fields to the seaboard. The sale follows private transfers tied to a 1907 loan arranged through Central Trust Company, with most financing and construction financed by Rogers. The line, nearly complete, required about 30 million dollars more for equipment, including steel coal cars.
Report says the Pennsylvania Railroad will place an order for 160000 tons of steel rails, signaling a potential broad buying move by railroads. Current market is quiet for pig iron and finished products, with rumors of price rises for slow products unfounded. Blast furnace output in November ran at 52744 tons daily versus 9764 in October. Railroads continue heavy buying of track fastenings, placing orders for about 150000 kegs of spikes and bolts. American Car and Foundry received an order from Harriman lines for tall freight cars, joining earlier orders. Canada Northern ordered 17 box cars.
District inspectors visited Hagstocey stores bakeries wagons and markets enforcing health rules. Six were jailed, thirteen confined, and fines rose as officers reported widespread nuisances and poor food service conditions.
Bicknell Young and Bo of Chicago will lecture on Christian Science at the National Imesser Sunday afternoon at 3:30. Mr Loung is said to be an eloquent speaker. The lecture is free.
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