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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1905

Page

9

Transit shares boom as favored stocks lead market rally

Large transactions push common shares to new highs with Interborough Rapid Transit Company control cited as key, signaling a potential consolidation of major New York transport lines. Autumn earnings chatter and anticipated Atchison gains buoy banks and railers while widespread buying lifts Metropolitans, Third Avenue, and Brooklyn Rapid Transit amid hopes for a unified system.

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Wall Street Gossip on Interborough Metropolitan Merger Rumor

New York December trading centers on Interborough gaining control of Metropolitan and speculation of stock issues linked to the Brooklyn extension. Metropolitan earnings cited as strong with dividends at stake. market breadth shows gains in Union Pacific and Northwest amid wider traction consolidation talks.

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New York Bond Market Summary Mixed Rates and Names

New York bond market reports a wide list of railroad and industrial issues, with mentions of Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line and Union Pacific among others. Prices and yields fluctuate, noting several government and corporate bonds and a steady demand for mercantile paper, while Tokyo and Japan currencies appear in brief references.

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Local stock market activity and bank news summary

An Increased volume of business was recorded in the local stock market yesterday though commissions were light in many trades. Trading in Washington Gas and Lanston stock showed activity. Mergenthaler demand rose with printers' strike effects. Plans to increase capital at Second National Bank progressed, and Sake of Traders Bank and National City shares moved higher. Railways traded moderately with prices firm, while American Telegraph and Telephone Company bonds were authorized, signaling potential relief from indebtedness. Commercial National Bank declared a 2 percent semi annual dividend. optimistic sentiment followed rebuilding costs and earnings.

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Bank clearings across major cities for week ending Dec 4

Bradstreet compiled figures show New York cleared 2 365 260 035 with a 447 rise year over year. Other cities include Chicago 250 499 423 up 274 and Boston 174 814 512 up 270 while Philadelphia 142 043 916 up 10.2. Totals: United States 3 480 107 51 up 35. Outside New York 1 124 857 543 up 18.5. Canada total 374 112 286 up 15. Balances paid in banks.

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London tin and copper slide. local market steady

The Daily Cotton Market reports a sharp drop in London tin with a close at £162 10s, futures down £9 to £61 10s. Copper in London closes at £7 spot with futures at 278. Local copper market dull but unchanged. Lead and Spelter mixed abroad. local prices steady. Foundry alloys in London and U S markets show firm to higher quotes. Also an unrelated public notice and an advertising line for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.

New York London Lake Endelés Trolyde Standard Foundry Cleveland Northern Southern

New York Grain Market Mixed as Wheat Dips on Weak Demand

Wheat futures eased amid heavy Western receipts and larger Argentine shipments while exports and spot prices showed modest declines. May and July futures posted losses with declines extending to the prompt months. corn receipts and futures activity remained steady with mixed elevator quotations for No 1 and No 4 white.

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Washington Stock Exchange closes bids for rails and gas stocks

Salee Capital Traction 4s 500 at 107. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat and Washington Railway and Electric preferences and common traded with varied bids. Bond and bank securities list includes Metropolitan Citizens Bank, National City Bank, Traders National Bank and other entities, with prices ranging from 14% to 60% and several certificates of indebtedness quoted.

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Washington Produce Market Beefing for Christmas Demand

Market notes show eggs firm after holidays with expected curtailment in demand as storage stock remains steady in nearby regions. Butter prices slide while creameries stay scarce. dressed poultry remains strong on holiday trade with turkeys and chickens listed at various per pound rates.

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Wheat market slips amid heavy receipts and slow demand

Chicago and futures notes show wheat weak on increased central receipts, May delivery unsettled, December options pressured by rising stocks. Ongoing softness in corn and oats, with provisions mixed and traders adjusting amid heavy cash grain movement and steady spot values.

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New York Produce and Market Prices Across Commodities

New York produce reports show flour and rye flour steady to dull with mixed exports. Poultry, butter, cheese, eggs, fats, oils, and oils list steady prices, while cottonseed oil and turpentine show irregular movement. Grain items including wheat, corn, oats, and hay indicate steady or unchanged tones with receipts noted. cattle, hogs, sheep, and calves pricing at varying per hundredweight levels amid active market signals.

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Safest Investments in Trust Notes at 5 Percent

A promotional note urges that mortgage bonds secured by district real estate at Columbia are the safest investments. They bear 5 percent interest, payable semi-annually, with investments starting at $40, and are marketed as top-tier, guaranteed income.

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