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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1906

Page

6

Wall Street Slumps as Late Selloff Dims Trading

New York stock exchange activity shrank sharply with the smallest day’s volume in over three months. Prices opened slightly higher, then drifted within a narrow range and fell in the final hour amid selling pressure. The report cites weak demand, mining and iron ore sectors, and a peculiar money situation with tight bank reserves and higher short term rates.

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Wall Street Gossip Shapes Bearish Close on Miners

New York February market chatter centers on miners union actions, Union Pacific dividend, and copper mergers. Traders report heavy stock loadings, widespread selling in Union Pacific and Amalgamated Copper, while Distillers Securities gains from a duty removal bill. Rumors of Keene-led accumulation target Missouri Pacific and Wabash, with potential realignment of Hill roads and Pennsylvania.

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New York Stock Market and London Decline Report

The New York market shows broad declines across many securities led by American Tobacco and major rails. London spot and futures slip while copper and lead prices hold/soften. local markets show mixed prices for metals and foundry quotings as investors weigh industrials and rail stocks.

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Local market edges through dull session on small Washington stock moves

The local market extended its dull run with little business beyond a standout sale of 500 Washington Railway and Electric common stock snapped up after a bid to probe the market. Bonds were light with only $100 of Washington Gas certificates trading, while bank stocks showed demand at top prices and several quotations noted.

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New York grain market reports mixed gains and losses

Wheat advanced on crop damage news from Kansas and Michigan then fell under liquidation amid poor cables and strong receipts. May, July, and September options quoted with varied closes. Corn and oats followed weaker tone on large Australian crop estimates and domestic receipts. pork futures rose as hog prices firmed.

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New York Cotton Market Ends Steady After Day of Trading

The New York cotton market closed steady after a generally quiet day. Prices were higher on better spot demand while new selling and profit-taking trimmed gains, with March around 10.70 and May near 10.92. Local brokers noted a possible Wall Street syndicate for underwriting Southern spot cotton but viewed it with skepticism.

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Washington Stock Exchange Roundup and Bond Quotations

The Washington Stock Exchange listed numerous quotes across stocks and bonds. Highlights include Washington Gas certificates at 713, Capital Traction at 147 and 146%, Washington Railway and Electric preferred at 897%, and common at 41, with many other securities from banks, railroads, and utilities. Closing bond quotations cover District of Columbia bonds, Metropolitan and Columbia railroads, and various gas and electric issues, followed by national bank rights and insurance stocks. Currency, call money, and short-term rates show call money at 4 percent, with time loans steady and prime mercantile paper near 1 to 3 percent.

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Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

New York and Chicago price listings cover cattle veals sheep and hogs with receipts. Western and native cattle mostly steady to higher while veals and calves rise modestly. Hogs steady to lower with good to prime weights near 5.75 to 6.85. Sheep and lambs firm to slightly lower, yearlings strong, and chattel and calf figures noted across markets.

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Boston Closing Prices

Disfigured advertisement for Bucklen s Arnica Salve claims healing of pimples ulcers and sores without scarring. Mentions one druggist.

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Baltimore Markets Fall in Quiet Trade on Feb Market Day

Baltimore reports quiet, mixed grain activity with mixed futures and steady cash prices. Wheat and corn show small changes while oats steady, rye unchanged, and hay firm offerings noted amid steady freight rates and butter prices.

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