Heavier tone hits world markets on Feb 5
A heavier tone dominated major world markets led by standard oil shares. In Paris sentiment fell on Morocco tensions while London and Berlin watched gold flows and money rates rise. The Bank of England redeems a large loan, and copper and rail shares show mixed results as traders, led by a small cadre of professionals, press prices lower then rally in the afternoon on speculative demand.
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Boston closing prices and livestock market notes
Boston closing prices and market notes cover dairy and meat trades with figures for calves and lambs, hogs, cattle, and quality classes. Includes scattered prices from Chicago and summaries of receipts and market steadiness across multiple commodities and time.
Wall Street Gossip Signals Mixed Market Pulse
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports a choppy session on the stock exchange with limited profits and varied moves by professionals. Amalgamated Copper weak as bears focus on Rio Tinto, United States Steel loans at a premium, and Union Pacific pressured by selling before late covering. Republic Iron and Steel notes rising output, while American Locomotive remains bearish on possible dividend cut. Southern Railway and Louisville and Nashville show juice waning in January, with mixed earnings signals across Northwest rail and heavy quot.shocks to business suspected but not confirmed.
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Small Demand Signals in Local Stock Market
Yesterday's local market showed limited interest in stocks and bonds with only a few transactions. Trading included Capital Traction at 110 and Mitchell Mining at 7 8, while Washington Railway and Electric preferred slipped to 61 2 and Capital Traction touched 118. The annual WA and MV Railway report indicated steady growth with gross earnings of 273,045 and net earnings of 92,071. Mr Bell read a resolution honoring late George T. Dunlop, president of the Canitat Traction Company, marking a historic tribute by the exchange and local business leaders.
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Washington stock exchange closing quotations brief
The report lists call quotes from the Washington Stock Exchange with prices for Mergenthater Mitchel Mining Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania Washington Railway and Electric Capital Traction and other issues. Details include various lot sizes and prices such as 100 at 7 percent and 10 at 94 with multiple preferreds and capital stocks noted.
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Washington Plailway and Electric Preferred
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New York Stock Market Report for February 1908
Market activity in New York continues to reflect cautious optimism with investors watching major industrials and rail shares. Gains are modest amid evolving conditions, while bonds show steady demand as traders assess earnings outlooks and policy signals.
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Chicago grain markets end firm as exports support prices
Chicago remains mixed with wheat volatile but closes firm on export demand. May contracts show slight gains after early losses. corn and oats rise modestly amid strong cash demand and improved export prospects. Receipts for primary grain reports rise modestly from last year, while distant Liverpool declines influence early sentiment.
Washington Produce Market Prices For Fresh Eggs And More
Market notes show receipts of fresh eggs below ideal. butter scarce. poultry demand steady with hens, turkeys, ducks and geese priced per pound. Vegetables and fruits active with potatoes, cabbage, okra, kale, watercress, apples and cranberries listed by batch, crate, or barrel. Cattle and hog prices posted. lambs and calves in varied ranges amid general market firmness.
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Baltimore Markets Narrow Upturn Amid Mixed Cotton Trade
The Eaton market eased then steadied as New York cotton closed near yesterday's levels with modest gains and active selling by shorts. Shipments and exports rose while grains and staples show dull, mixed pricing in Baltimore with wheat and corn steady to firm. prices and receipts vary across vessels and regions as buyers watch outside interests.
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Metal Market Moving in London and New York Trade
The metal market shows sharp moves in London tin with spot and futures gains while copper quotes ease. Locally dull, prices for lead and zinc hold, with small shifts in foundry and alloy values amid quiet trading and unclear demand signals.
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New York Produce Market Mixed as Prices Edge Higher
A sweeping roundup from New York on March 8 shows fluctuations across farm goods. Poultry prices remained barely steady with Chickens at 11% and turkeys around 14% while creamery demand held. eggs and flour receipts rose. Wheat and corn futures showed a wharp break on export expectations with no clear gains, while oats and hay stayed subdued amid varied market signals.
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Darkest Africa and the Congo Tour of Cravath
The Washington Post reports E M Cravath’s Congo Free State trip. He travels up the Kasai in a steamboat seeking rubber, encounters native kings only as a mythic poker deck, and notes 40,000 natives with ample transport and water power. He shoots six hippos and recalls a hippo attack.
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Penn. Railroad buys 55000 tons of rails for 1908 supply
The Pennsylvania Railroad sang orders for 55000 tons of rails to be delivered in 1908, plus 39000 tons carried over from 1907, bringing total rails to 5000 tons. The rails will be produced under new specifications emphasizing soundness and with a test of different steel-making processes, inviting manufacturers to bid for the entire allotment.
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John D's New Charity Plans Summer Playgrounds
Special to The Washington east New York Med 6 Great summer playgrounds in the country for boys and girls to the latest philanthropy by John D Mackefeller funds. Capt Jack Crasgford known as poet scout to direct the first playground at Portage Lake near Manistee. Plan includes supervised summer activities: hunting, training, Woollcraft, swimming, military exercises, and target practice.
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Protects Canal Laborers Over Isthmian Commissary
Dispatch from offices reports Isthmian Canal Commission refused merchant demands to deny laborers access to the commissary. The commission says the commissary was justified by high prices charged by merchants for necessities. It adopted a resolution resisting merchant demands while adding safeguards for coupon issuance and provisioning classification. The Panamanian government is expected to pursue the issue through diplomatic channels.
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Canal Cement Contract Awarded for Canal Works
The Isthmian Canal Commission reportedly awarded a contract for 4 060 000 barrels of cement to support the canal locks and dams. Construction of the Gatun electrical power plant to drive machinery in that canal section is progressing actively.
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Marine Corps Officers Named for Second Lieutenants
Marine Corps announces civilian appointees as second lieutenants. Angler Eastman of New York H Butler of Obid John Dixon of Wa ington State and Franklin H Dreese of lone named among seven candidates who passed the exam. Nine vacancies remain unfilled.
Insanity murderer's plea delays Cambria case
Frank Cauthorne charged with the January 2 murder of Mrs. Adam Jones near Cambria faced Judge Moffitt in Christiansburg West Virginia. After he refused counsel the court appointed attorneys Jenn J Johnson and William Calhoun to defend him with a plea of insanity planned. Mob reaction runs high as he is guarded to prevent lynching.
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Dr Charles W Goldsborough Dies Aged 65 In Walkerville Md
Special to The Washington Post Frederick Md Feb 6 Dr Charles W Goldsborough aged 65 prominent Fredlertek County physician died of paralysis today at his home in Walkerville He was a son of Dr Charles H Goldsborough whom he succeeded in practice He married Miss Henrietta Lee of Virginia daughter of Edward Jennings Lee cousin of Gen Robert E Lee She survives him with four sons and two daughters one son Edward Lee Goldsborough of Washington connected with the United States Fish Commission
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Missing man found dead in Lynchburg area room
James RB Snead aged forty five a timer was found dead in his room today by police in Washington Pot Virginia after being missing since Saturday He lay on the floor and is believed to have died of heart failure He owned considerable property and is survived by his wife and two children whom he had lived apart from for several years Special to The Lynchburg News Record.
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Navy Yard machinists readied for furlough plan
Secretary Metcalf ordered reinstatement of workers at the Washington Navy Yard and adopted a furlough system to keep all machinists employed part of the time. The move, requested by the local machinists union, aims to reduce further dismissals by laying off four to six days monthly.
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Movements of War Ships Across Americas
The gunboat Eagle arrives at Guantanamo after duty in Haitian waters to protect American interests. Padrean replaces her. Cruiser Chicago sails to the east coast of North America, reaches Arica Chile, then moves to Valparaiso. Yorktown departs Magdalena Bay for Acapulco, remains in Central American waters a while for protection of American interests, while Albany heads to Magdalena Bay for target practice.
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Army Orders and Danish Bank Suspension Report
Army orders list multiple officers with their transfers and retirements including Maj James Gon, Maj William Techeppat, Maj James Gos, Lieut Donald McDonald, and Lieut George Lewle with postings in Charleston Fort Worden and the Signal Corps. The Danish Bank in Copenhagen suspends payments due to heavy withdrawals. capital reported around $5.6 million.
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Mississippi's Battleship Leaves Philadelphia for Cuba Shake-Down
The new battleship Mississippi, commissioned at League Island Philadelphia, will depart around February 15 for a month long cruise to Guantanamo Bay and back to test her engines.
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