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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
23
Traders noted narrow gains and losses as prices drifted through a volatile session. The market absorbed the president's address while many stocks moved in tight ranges with notable activity in Pennsylvania shares and financials.
New York traders reacted to the president's message with little change in tone as stocks held firm amid scant supply of shares. Traders cited earnings reports and a rumored bond issue as factors, with United States Steel defying weakness and Readings leading volume while banks show cash gains and capital seeking bonds rather than quick stock moves.
Disjointed activity dominated by Capital Traction moves and varied bids across rail, gas, and telephone stocks. Washington Railway and Electric and preferred issues showed modest declines while Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania drew steady bids. market notes funeral absences of Griffin Halstead and Charles Williams, with cautious sentiment shaping the session.
A fragmented OCR of a New York bond market page cites U S Treasury receipts, internal revenue tallies, and various bank notes. It mentions January 1808 figures, ongoing redeption funds, and allocations by institutions like Metropolis and Western Pacific lines, with scattered references to certificates and balances.
Baltimore markets show mixed prices with weak spot demand and fractional gains across grains and dairy. Wheat futures ease while corn and soybeans hold near session lows, with exports and domestic demand contributing to cautious trading.
Market report shows mixed cattle and hog receipts with steady to higher tendencies. Beef and veal prices quoted with western cattle and lambs showing varied demand. hogs steady to higher though retail buyers cautious. Grain and feeder bids noted, futures activity muted as traders assess supply signals. The Post notes weather impacts and schedules for the New York exchange, with regional reports from Chicago and other marts.
Wholesale price indications show a steady to firm market for produce and dairy items across regions including Virginia North Carolina and the Southwest with butter in short supply yet good quality. Livestock poultry and meats list assorted per pound prices for hens chicks and turkeys while vegetables fruit and staples move in active market ranges across potatoes beets carrots cabbage lettuce peppers beans and tomatoes with various regional citrus and fruit boxes noted.
A fragment lists cattle market figures for lambs calves and cows with prices per hundredweight per pound and percentages. Items include lambs calf and cow categories with ranges like 390 to 450 per hundredweight and prime or common grades, plus per pound figures for calves and cows. The OCR text shows inconsistently formatted values and typos but conveys market quotes for lambs calves and cows.
The Chicago wheat market fell sharply after heavy Argentine shipments, with prices sliding over 2 cents per bushel. Reports show export figures from Argentina at a weekly high, and opening declines spread through May and other futures as traders reassessed supply and demand amid global grain pressure.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a slight loss as prices slipped about 1 to 4 cents per bale under selling pressure. Reports showed firm futures early but selling accelerated later, with limited gains in some months while overall activity remained subdued across other commodities and London copper, tin, and steel markets also noted for dullness and small moves.
New York January 1 market notes firm receipts for butter cheese and eggs with butter showing unchanged from prior levels. Poultry supplies quiet while hogs and lard ease. flour dull. cornmeal steady. cottonseed oil and coffee steady with varied grain items and molasses holding.
New York prices for wheat corn and oats fell as liquidation intensified after a large Argentine shipment and heavy snow across the Western belt. Wheat spot and futures moved to new lows with weak demand and widespread unloading. Corn and oats also showed soft tones with mixed receipts and strong downstream selling pressure.
Seventy two iron and steel manufacturers in New York discuss maintaining today’s prices, arguing benefits to producers, workers, and customers. Judge Gar, JP Morgan, and others back the view that current prices are justified and that cooperation rather than destructive competition will guide the recovery, with optimistic yet cautious forecasts for renewed full capacity use.
The Oriental Bank closed for business after a $393000 debit balance and a run by depositors seeking funds through other banks. Directors chose not to open, fearing injustice to remaining depositors if checks unpaid. G G Leonard led a supervisor in an immediate examination, expected to take about a week, with hopes that depositors would be paid.
Jan 31 report states the sale by the master in chancery of properties of the old Trion Traction Company and others to the Chicago Railroad Company is confirmed by Judge Grosscup. The lease and continuation give Chicago Railways title to alternate properties, closing a decade long traction dispute.
Cosmopolitan attempted to gain subscribers by offering full Century Dictionary sets and Cyclopaedias as inducements. Washington distribution boosted yearly readers, with many purchases prior to regular distribution. Woodward & Inthrop will resume with a small number of sets at a favorable price and terms through their book department starting soon.
Court order continued in equity proceeding against Georgetown Gaslight and Washington Gaslight, delaying sale of plants and meters. District court awaits disunion on assessment figures. appeal court to rule next Tuesday on commissioners bid for injunction.
A 1-A correspondent from Durban reports the Standard Oil Company has acquired the South African interests of the Shell Transport and Trading Company Limited. The move establishes a monopoly footprint in South Africa.
Fragmented OCR list shows numerous personal names, spouses, and locations across many states and cities. It reads like a partial directory page with entries for Willard New Willard Raleigh Shoreham and others, including institutions like National and Metropolitan references and various towns. The text preserves many named individuals and places but lacks coherent narrative.
Paymaster Maupin during a France trip found a letter bag with valuables and jewels. The items were turned over to the State Department and foreign agencies. A Spanish countess is advertising for the return of the property, with efforts at Madrid to establish ownership and arrange restitution.
Miss Ida Moreland Coppinger filed her will for probate as sole beneficiary of her mother Mrs Martha A M Coppinger estate valued around 38 500. Maude Geirtis is sole beneficiary and executor of her husband Rear Admiral Crank comtis. his will was filed for probate. New York money market notes describe rates and banking conditions as of January 31.
A report shows a vivid table of visible cotton supply by region. New Orleans records 4997706 bales up to last week, with global totals rising against last year as Egypt India and the United States contribute varying amounts.
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