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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
28
Consolidated Gas General Electric and Reading lead a broad market surge while New York stocks show strength. Trading mood in London remains firm as investors weigh supply signals and monetary conditions amid a turbulent week in global markets.
A historical treasury ledger fragment lists cash balances, trust funds, and outstanding issues. It names general fund cash, current liabilities, silver dollar reserves, and redemption notes, with figures for notes, certificates, and bullion in disbursement and vault holdings. The text preserves the period voice and enumerates funds and holdings though some OCR is garbled.
Court refuses to permit bondholders to delay settlement of the Harmon receivership case. Judge Harmon to proceed quickly, creditors allowed limited access to file claims. court sets date for final settlement and requires all claims by that deadline.
A dull opening gave way to stronger buying led by two unknown operators and renewed interest in Harriman era leaders like Reading, Derive, Rio Grande, Chesapeake and Ohio, Smelters People Gas, and Wabash preferred. London rules and investor talk on Brookyn Rapid Transit and People’s Gas fuelled speculation amid Hawley group chatter on Chesapeake and Ohio and potential mergers or asset development plans.
Ches Potomac Telephone bonds sell at 44 1 2 and 10 percent with 10 shares of Mergenthaler at 26 5 8. Washington Gas stock closes higher. preferred 89 15 and common 41 7 8. Capital Traction stock trades around 15 5 with bids 13 41 2 and asks 14 1 2. American Security and Trust shares around 24 1 2 and 24 0. Dime Savings seeks to increase capital stock to 100 shares par 10. MH Horton buys brick residence at Holmead and Oak, a two-story colonial with six rooms and tiled bath.
The Washington Stock Exchange quotations show trades across many sectors. Capital Traction 58 115 percent bids, Washington Gas 4s bid 100 and offered 105, and Rail bonds for Capital Traction and Washington Ry listed with varied prices. Numerous stock groups including mining, railroad, utility, and banking shares are cited with bid and ask figures and specific issue prices.
The Washington market reports mixed movement across fruits and poultry. Demand remains steady for creamery and western produce with strong sales for New York state dairy, plus steady poultry and game items. potatoes, beets, and apples show balanced trade amid healthy supplies.
Markets show creased steady Western chickens and turkeys with firm butter receipts and stable cheese and eggs. Wheat and corn futures surged on bullish foreign demand and cold wave fears while oats and pork products held near unchanged levels in brisk trading.
W B Hibbs of Hibbs & Co bankers backs a government founded central bank and argues main opposition comes from small bankers fearing losses. He cites Bank of England as a model while noting its flaws and the need for careful study before Congress acts.
New York and New Orleans trading showed firmer sentiment as bull interests bought, pushing prices higher on some contracts while others held near the day’s best levels. A rain forecast and expectations of a poor season influenced sentiment as merchants logged late-day gains and defined positions.
The Washington cattle market reports steady demand and active calves with prices listed for various categories. Calves command strong per pound values while cows and hogs show varied prices. buyers seek quality stock as spring rounds into market season.
Agnes Lewis of Lawrence Kansas reports relief from short rapid breathing and fatigue after using Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad claims the product strengthens weakened nerves and muscles and guarantees the first bottle with a money back offer if unsatisfied.
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in a divided vote led by Chairman Knapp, ruled that water carriage is exempt from the act to regulate commerce except when transported under common control with rail or air segments. The decision follows an earlier administrative ruling and refines the scope of federal control, allowing free competition in most water transport while linking control to integrated transport arrangements. The commission also clarified when damages claims accrue under the act, holding that in some cases accrual occurs at payment, while in others it begins when the carrier fails to comply with the law.
The Canadian Pacific Railway board declares a regular semiannual dividend on preferred and common stock plus an extra 17 percent on common from land sale proceeds. The half year surplus covers fixed charges and operating expenses at $48182. York Fest Speyer Kuhn Loeb and Alexander Brown Sons bought $13,100,000 of Pittsburgh Lake Erie and Western railroad 4 percent refunding bonds from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
Live stock markets report mixed results with steers and heifers steady to strong, hogs higher, and cattle receipts volatile. Specifics include 46 head of steers in limited supply, calves and dressed beef prices steady, lambs and sheep uneven with some declines, and weekly totals around 12,000 hogs and 7,000 sheep in various markets. Continuous mention of regional prices and market activity across multiple listings.
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