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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
9
Stocks opened steady but soon slipped as speculative mood waned. Union Pacific earnings slightly beat expectations while rumors of reduced dividends on Smelting shares weighed on prices. Market volume nearly doubled from yesterday amid broad declines and persistent broker caution.
Special to The Washington Test from New York on January 5 describes a volatile session with early strength giving way to weakness, then a midday firmer level. It notes expectations of a dividend cut for National Securities and analyzes links between American Smelting and Refining and Lead stock, plus mixed moves in United States Steel and rail-related interests.
Market observers note only a moderate response, with cautious bidding across sectors. Washington Railway and Electric, Capital Traction, Potomac Electric, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, Metropolitan and Washington Gas show varied demand while bears retreat. notable moves include Washington Railway and Electric at 77 7 8, Capital Traction around 119 to 118 1 2, and Potomac Electric near 101 with best prices elusive. In other news Charles E. Howe to speak in Philadelphia on Banking of the Past and Present, and Charles G. Allen resigns to lead the Lawyers' Guarantee and Insurance Company.
New York and London sessions display uneven shifts with spot and futures in varying ranges. Copper and other metals hold near unchanged levels while grain and energy notes show little daily change, and currency and bond indicators remain stable amid cautious trading.
GEO. C. JORDAN listed as Washington manager located in the 210 Bond Building.
Feb 5 market roundup shows cattle receipts at New York with higher prices for beef cattle and cows, veal steady, and total cattle sales around 4,096. Exports include 952 cattle and 1,944 sheep. Chicago listings note steady to firm cattle and lamb markets, with steers around 4.25, stockers higher, and hog receipts about 6,220 head. Sheep and lambs at New York steady with lambs and yearlings quoted.
Quotations indicate wholesale or beauty product pricing at the Washington Produce Market, detailing current rates for fruits and vegetables as observed by market reporters. Prices reflect prevailing trading levels, with notes on demand and supply conditions across key commodity categories.
New York announce steady prices across poultry dairy grains and fibers with mixed futures in wheat and corn. Reports show receipts and exports for wheat corn and rye and note bullish initial sentiment followed by bear pressure and price reversals.
Chicago grain notes show wheat up early on shorts and Liverpool strength, then retreating as Argentina export hopes grow. Corn and oats follow mixed trends with firm early tone fading. local receipts and weather unsettled. Provisions slip modestly as hog and cattle futures react to park operations and demand.
New York cotton futures closed broadly lower with May and July contracts off about 2 points as private cables suggested short-time in Lancashire and mixed spot signals. Trading showed weak afternoon selling after an initial steady to firmer open, with estimated daily volume around 260,000 bales and the market near yesterday's levels by session end.
A Washington market listing reports Lambs quiet and calves to 8.00 per owt, cattle prices from 2.50 to 4.60 per cwt, hogs to 4.76 per ewt, sheep and lamb figures with various grades, and calves at prime rates. A note offers a special edition with the first ten Educational Contest pictures at The Post office.
New York money market shows varied rates with the ruling rate near 2 percent and closing lot at 1 percent. Time deposits demonstrate modest changes with 60 days at 4 percent and 9 days at 4 percent, while six months remain at 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted around 4 percent, bankers’ bills for demand and 30 day bills show slight weakness, and commerce bills trade around 4827 to 4827. Country currency and bonds show steady government issues and irregular railroad bonds.
Workers at United States Steel fully subscribed the $2.2 million allotment of preferred stock under the profit sharing plan, signaling renewed confidence despite argues about price stability. A Cleveland meeting next Friday will discuss pig iron and ore values with Lake Superior interests and industry leaders. News from New York and Philadelphia notes optimistic demand and rising inquiries as the steel trade eyes renewed activity.
Building inspector Ashford reports a sharp January decline in District construction, citing money scarcity. January operations fell to 263.18 percent of value? The total improvements for January were 263.18 dollars, with December 31 totals at 385034. The report notes similar slowdowns in eighteen other U S cities, and lists 238 permits issued that month, including 26 dwellings and 12 elevator projects, with expenditures totaling various sums across Northeast Southeast Northwest Southwest and county areas.
New York February 6. The appraised value of precious stones and pearls imported at this port in January 1908 fell by more than 3 000 000 from January 1907, though it rose by 105 977 55 from December. January 1908 totals 18 456 567 with 109 cars of automobiles valued at 209 318. December 1907 total was 57 407 316, down about 7 600 000 from November. January 1908 at 50 474 019 down over 27 000 000 from January 1907.
Baltimore market notes dull receipts 7271 exports 313 with grain prices steady. Wheat firmer with No 2 grade and futures for February March and May. steamer No 2 red around 92. DatS and corn mixed with No 2 white and Southern varieties quoted. rice and other grains show little change as freight rates hold.
The bank credits its steady governance to careful deposit handling and sound principles. It emphasizes that while conduct is vital, the bank offers unmatched service and courtesy to every depositor within approved banking practices.
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