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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1906

Page

6

Stock Market Mixed as Railroads Lift Prices Broadly

Washington New York Feb. Today's stock market shows broad activity with notable gains in railroad shares led by Union Pacific and Great Northern. Investors disciplined amid reduced trading, profits booked on advances in pooled stocks while concerns linger over banking reserves and Treasury receipts.

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Wall Street Gossip on dividends and copper action

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports traders watching Republic Iron and Steel preferred ahead of two dividends totaling 3 4 per cent. The market hints at a possible 7 per cent rate next summer if winter results meet expectations. Copper and steel stocks fluctuate as short covering and large holder activity shape sentiment amid merger rumors and anticipated mining sector shifts.

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New York Stock Market Report Feb figures and rates

New York financial page notes money on call easier at 4 percent, last loan 3 percent, closing bid 2 1/4, offered at 2. Time loans 60 90 and six months at 4 1/4 percent. Sterling exchange firm with bankers' bills around 4.5725 demand and 4.2385 sixty days. Government and railroad bonds steady.

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Washington Stock Notes From Yesterday’s Exchange Quotations

The Washington Stock Exchange lists prices across rail, electric, gas and bank issues. Key figures include Washington Railway and Electric at various preferred and common levels, Potomac Electric Light at 63 with 105 percent, Riggs National Bank at 650, Metropolitan Dank at 10 and 33a, and Greene Copper at high bids around 2814 with multiple lots. Closing quotes cover district bonds, railroad bonds, certificates, and a broad mix of insurance and trust stocks, with readings for Capital Traction, Metropolitan, and Columbia amid general market activity.

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New York Cotton Market Ends Lower Amid Bear Pressure

New York February 6 The cotton market turned weak after an early rise and closed at a net decline of 6 to 10 points. Trading showed rapid selling by bears and early buyers, with March at 19.81 and May 10.69. Despite some late rallies, selling by shorts and a weak New Orleans scene kept prices down. Sales reached around 600,000 bales.

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Local Stock Exchange Session Shows Modest Gains Across Warrants

Trading at yesterday’s stock exchange session was slightly higher than Monday with strength returning to several issues. Washington Railway and Electric preferred and common saw fractional advances, Potomac Electric’s bonds sold steady, and Greene Copper touched prior levels as Lanston regained the 4 mark amid a 212 share total.

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Wheat and grain futures mixed amid tight supply signals

Wheat rose on Chicago trading after a small growth in world visible supply, May delivery closing higher while corn and oats barely moved. Provisions varied, with hogs easing slightly but pork and lard ending modestly firmer as shorts covered. Receipts and exports for corn and oats noted, with mixed price action across contracts for May July and September.

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New York Produce Prices Little Changed Across Commodities

A New York market report shows butter and cheese steady with receipts around 825 and 254 units respectively, eggs strong with receipts 15 84 percent, and variegated movements in flour, lard, and rosin. Cottonseed oil and petrolatum remain steady while potatoes, cabbages, and peanuts stay easy or unchanged. overall quiet, barely steady conditions per Western and Pacific regions.

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Washington Produce Market Prices and Trends

The Washington produce market shows firm to slightly higher eggs and butter with cooler weather and moderate receipts. Cheese holdings decline as trading stays active. Live poultry arrivals are light but market remains very active with steady old fowls. Dressed meats firm with good demand. Vegetables and fruits vary, with southern stock firm and apples and oranges priced per box or barrel. Cattle market firm. hogs in good demand. calves strong.

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Live Stock Markets Report for New York Feb Bevees Hogs and More

New York livestock market notes firm demand with arrivals including 464 cattle and 72 calves. Beef exports projected at 3,260 quarters, with dressed barnyard and fed cattle prices around 5 to 9 cents per pound, hogs quoted around 6.30 to 6.49, and sheep and lamb values steady though receipts remain light.

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Baltimore Markets Flour Wheat Corn and More

Baltimore market report shows firm wheat and oats with steady or unchanged rates across grains. Receipts and exports listed for flour, corn, oats, hay, butter, eggs, cheese, and sugar with various bid prices and futures notes.

London Tin and Copper Markets See Sharp Drops

A London tin market break dragged spot to £185 10s and futures to £168 158 while local tin quotes showed weakness. Copper and lead prices fell or held unsettled locally with mixed futures. gains in Spelter did not offset softer local quotes. Separate notes report a Chicago court appointing a receiver for the McReynolds Elevator Company amid fraud charges and a Mississippi-Alabama rail line contract awarded at $5 million.

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