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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1904

Page

18

Wall Street Braces For Largest New Year Payouts

Currency inflows and large January disbursements anticipated amid profit taking on a week of mixed moves. Calls on funds rise to 5 percent while New York Central and gas shares show early declines amid market manipulation signs and wary optimism for the new year.

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Cotton market and bank quotes from New York December closing

The article compiles quotations and market notes from W B Hibbs & Co and Miller & Co on stock, bond, and cotton futures. It lists American Tobacco, Atchison, Chesapeake and Ohio, and many rail and utility bonds, plus government bonds and cotton ginners reports. It notes weekly bank clearings, ginners' totals, and market sentiment.

New York Grain Market Moves Amid Wheat Rally and Selloff

Wheat receipts reach 69 000 bushels as prices rise on early bull movement then retreat under Northwest selling. December gains narrow while May ends lower amid bearish reports and large selling by a leading operator. Corn oats and provisions little changed as market sentiment shifts to weak late-day close.

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Washington Stock Exchange closes with wide bid quotations

Daily quotations list Washington securities led by Washington Railway and Electric common at 2 percent and preferred at 32.5 percent with extensive bids across bonds and other stocks. Notable entries include Capital Traction, Metropolitan Railroad, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, and National Safe Deposit with varied prices and certificates of indebtedness.

New York Cotton Market Snapshot and Open Close

New York cotton price activity shows a less active but steadier session with an opening gain of 12 to 20 points, amid varied cables and modest Southern offerings. By midday bear pressure returned and prices sagged from the early advance, reflecting a cautious trading day at major exchanges.

W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade New York

Grain and livestock markets close mixed amid profit taking

Wheat futures dipped after a late selling wave while May contracts steadied near 45 percent. Oats rose modestly with firm cash prices and local buyers active. Pork and rib markets eased slightly with lard down to around 7.00. Trade anticipated tomorrow’s receipts and a holiday closure on January 2.

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New York Market Summary December 30 Commodities and Metals

The report shows flour receipts 17374 barrels with exports 17271 barrels and steady to firm prices across staples including rye flour cornmeal and butter. Butter and cheese price steadiness noted with steady egg receipts 5604. Metals section reports London tin copper and lead movements with local prices showing firmness and some advances in iron and foundry grades.

New York London Glasgow Middleeboro Northern Southern Southern Soft

Washington Produce Market Report Highlights Sluggish Potatoes and Firm Poultry

Overstocked potato sections soften demand while sweet potatoes remain scarce. Florida vegetables move quickly. prices listed for beans tomatoes peppers and greens. Live poultry and eggs show firm tone amid weather impacts. beef and lamb markets mixed with steady to higher signals in regional reports.

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Washington cattle market shows steady demand and varied prices

Cattle market in Washington remains fairly steady on better grades with improved demand for ordinary types. Calf receipts fall while veal demand rises and top prices hold. Sheep and lambs scarce and sought after with ranges for butchers and various grades. Hogs, sheep, lambs, calves, and cows listed with wide per unit values and condition notes.

Baltimore Markets on December 30 1945 prices and stocks

Market report from Baltimore lists quiet wholesale activity across commodities including flour wheat corn and oats with varied receipts and exports. Grain prices show firmness in rye hay and freight rates while butter eggs cheese and sugar hold steady. Railroad stock notes Seaboard Air Line common and preferred quoted with slight movements.

Baltimore Southern Faney Creamery Baltimore Railroad Baltimore, Md Seaboard Air Line

Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Promoted As Cure All

An advertisement touts Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder as a superior, affordable remedy for catarrh hay fever and colds. It claims the powder plus its applicator is convenient and that even the best doctors could not prescribe anything better though costs may vary. Sold at Affleck’s Drug Store District Agent 1499 Pa ave.

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Financial gains drive Washington securities market surge

The Washington Stock Exchange saw heavy bidding on American Security and Trust Company and Washington Railway and Electric. American Security closed at 2361-2 bid and 24 1-4 asked after a strong day with 391 shares trading. Washington Railway and Electric moved to 95, with $42,500 traded across 500 to 5000 share blocks. bonds rose 5-8 to 45-8. Other notable activity included Greene Copper, Capital Traction, National Safe Deposit, Washing ton Gas, Lanston, Mergenthaler, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, and 500 United States registered 35 at 105.

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Census Bulletin Shows U S Cotton Ginned Nearly Twelve Million Bales

The Census Bureau reports 11 971 477 bales ginned in the United States up to December 13, with total bales at 12 109 823 including 14 747 408 square and 276 092 round bales.state totals list Alabama to Texas with varied counts. progress noted versus 1908 and 1902 percentages. two more canvasses planned to extend to January 16 and a March date.

Census Bureau United States Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indian Territory Kentucky Louisiana Misssissippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia

Scarcity of silver noted in New York market

The New York market reports rising silver scarcity with bar silver at 61.75 cents and Mexican dollars at 48 1/2 to 48 3/4 cents. Experts say these quotes are nominal and demand could push prices higher, citing Far East war, East India purchases, and rising U.S. China trade as driving factors. Also announced is Arthur E. Newbold joining Drexel & Co. and J P Morgan & Co., while George C. Thomas retires tomorrow.

New York Far East East India China Morgan Banking Houses Arthur E. Newbold Philadelphia Drexel & Co J. P. Morgan & Co George C. Thomas Mor Row

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