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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
2
United States Steel sharply surged early posting the day’s strongest gains as short covering and trader optimism pushed the stock to the day’s high. Copper and railroad issues firmed while tobacco equities advanced, though the broader market showed uneven action with selling pressure after the initial spike.
The cited quotations match those received by W B Hibbs and Co bankers and brokers from the Hibbs Building. The exchange members include the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and Washington Stock Exchange. The entry lists several bids and asks for various securities with specific volumes and prices.
New York bond market report shows a wide range of issues with prices and yields. Sterling notes include Washington Gas Atchison and Armour bonds, with totals in the general fund and reserve fund, plus Interborough and Potomac Electric Power securities. Also notes on treasury and federal issues and miscellaneous bonds with numerous price quotes.
Closing prices show copper and mining stocks moving. Butte Coalition, Centennial, Copper Range, Granby Consolidated, and Greene-Cananea listed with varied percentages. New York on December 14 reports steady money on call, active rates for discounts and 90 day bills, 4.04% for 90 day, 4.28% for demand. Bar silver at 55 and Mexican dollars at 41. Government bonds and railroad bonds noted as steady or irregular.
Trading in bonds dominated yesterday with Washington Gas 6s at 120 and $7,600 sold. Capital Traction Gs moved 111.6-8 to 1118-4 for $5,000, and Potomac Electric at 1016-8 with 103 for first 6s. Total bonds $18,000. United demand for Washington stock was weak. United States Trust rose to 122 bid. Washington Loan and Trust bid up to 226 after call amid expected rate changes.
New York December cotton edged higher as shorts covered and buying surged for a reaction. December led gains with futures closing firm, while spot cotton remained quiet. Market chatter noted potential delivery stock increases and broader hedging as mills and merchants adjusted positions.
Philadelphia markets show wheat dullness for No 2 red in export elevators at 0g198, corn up slightly for export deliveries with new No yellow local trade at 669, oats steady at No 1 white 64, butter steady with Western creamery prices from 7 to 39, cheese firm at New York full creams 10% plus, poultry mixed with live birds and dressed varieties, vegetables steady with Jersey and New York potatoes quoted per basket. The market lists numerous cash prices across dairy, poultry, and produce sectors as of December 14.
New York reports copper futures advancing to 14 cent levels this week as United Metals Selling, Calumet and Hecla, and others push prices. Tobacco shares rise with Liggett & Meyers and Lorillard showing active curb trades. American Agricultural Chemical declares a 1 percent common dividend, implying a 4 percent rate with surplus. Jersey Central hits a record high amid overall bond activity and canal bond bids diverge from prior issues.
Spot wheat quiet with No 2 sod at 95 percent elevator and 97 percent fob afloat. No. 2 northern Duluth at 11 percent fob afloat. Futures barely steady with mixed price moves. Receipts moderate, cash and export demand weak, closing prices net lower. May futures around 95 to 96, export buyers limited, total reported shipments 21,508 tons.
Wholesale quotations from the Washington market show Florida fruits and vegetables in good demand while home grown produce remains scarce. Supply of apples is liberal. chestnuts and related items show improving demand. turkeys and eggs vary by region with several price points.
Chicago receipts show dull markets for cattle hogs and sheep with mixed price ranges and weak demand across all categories. In New York, calves veals and sheep see limited activity as prices hold steady to firm with light trading and cautious demand.
The report lists copper prices for Standard and London firms with spot and futures, tonnage arriving in New York, and customs data showing exports so far this month. It notes local iron and steel pricing for foundry grades, and livestock prices including hogs calves and lambs with per hundredweight and per pound figures.
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