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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
9
New York grain prices fall after weak interactions and bear pressure on wheat and corn while steel shares such as Great Northern Preferred and M. K. & T. show relative firmness after periods of weakness. Market activity notes a broad selloff blamed on professional plungers, with government reports influencing near-term moves and bond market steady.
New York stock report shows wheat prices firming after the government final crop estimate indicates a slight rise in US wheat production versus prior figures. Argentina weather delays and overseas declines buoyed gains while May and July futures closed near day’s highs. overall activity featured heavy buying by mills and warehouses with a bearish government report offset by slight net gains.
The page records a rundown of market activity with disjointed figures for corn oats and soybeans, notes on cotton futures near Savannah and New York, and price levels for butter eggs and hay. It mentions weak tone in local markets and minor changes across various commodities including lead London and London tin, plus December wheat and cotton price movements amid speculative activity.
Investors grow confident in railroads with steady demand and potential rate boosts. Markets see improved dividends and rising high-priced stocks as operators speculate on future moves. Amalgamated Copper gains early strength but falters midday while Federal Mining and Smelting declares a 1.5 percent dividend, signaling support from its parent firms.
New York produce reports steady to firm for several staples including Western spring chickens and turkeys, butter and flour, with many items showing little change. Peas and cornmeal hold near last quotes as markets remain quiet. various commodities such as lard pork and potatoes show modest movements while freight and foreign products stay largely unchanged.
The author announces a large political poster titled The White Man's Burden The image depicts a crushed citizen and family by the Steel Trust He plans wide distribution in America and Europe with millions of copies and appeals to Tariff Reform Associations and stockholders The notice frames steel tariffs and trust profits as oppressive and urges support from American labor and investors
The note warns of Steel Common slipping below 20 amid manipulation of Steel Common and Preferred prices to 60 and 11 respectively. It predicts profits above 30 for common and 70 for preferred on sales, urges caution on treasury-stock buys, and argues a world scale campaign against a government protected monopoly. It forecasts a market stampede of about 3,150,000 investors with a billion dollars in play, and predicts further volatility as tariffs fix and market tests continue. The author claims the tariff era is opportune for exposing monopolistic wealth, while remaining bullish on the overall market despite near term risks.
Wholesale prices for produce and poultry shown with regional Virginia and North Carolina lots. Butter and cheese holdings steady fancy grades firm. Live poultry supply dull for hens and ducks, demand weak for turkeys and geese, dressed poultry prices listed. Vegetables and fruit receipts steady to weak, potatoes and cabbage priced per bushel and per barrel.
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