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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
9
In a firmer financial district mood, copper shares led gains as traders cited cumulative proofs of business revival. The day saw widespread activity with copper and related stocks firm, driven by optimism on dividends and broader industrial demand.
A fragmented clipping outlines Hewing Isa dst pr ke and ates wie house talement wud, noting reduced bank clearings across several firms. It cites lower cash reserves and strained deposits as prominent banks in the city face tighter conditions and increased defrayment pressures amid the week’s activity.
The United States Treasury reports a rise in the Wall Street bank reserves and clearinghouse deposits for the period, with United States deposits and specie levels noted. The statement highlights an overall net weekly increase in deposits and cash reserves, driven by factors in Toans and interbank lending.
The note lists closing prices and bids across multiple sectors including chemicals, sugar, steel, electricals, and machinery. It mentions firms and regions such as American, New York, Boston, and Massachusetts with various tickers and bid asks, reflecting a daily market snapshot and minor fluctuations.
Traders read into the Illinois Central decision as a market signal and a push toward mergers while Dash v Union Pacific drew cautious optimism. Copper stocks rose in London, with rumors of joint ownership between two major mining and stockholding houses. Brokers debated the impact while shorts held steady and bids for shares fluctuated amid cautious optimism and market chatter.
Wholesale vegetable and dairy quotes indicate firm market with strong demand for eggs and butter receipts short but quality good. Poultry prices show light demand yet steady, while potatoes, cabbage, oranges, and cattle prices are listed with varying per unit figures across regions.
UK metal markets fluctuated with London tin and copper higher while local markets held firm or slipped. notable demand linked to shipments to China and Tet tensions. Irish and Cleveland warrants quoted mixed, with soft Northern and Southern markets showing varied activity amid broader trading pressures.
Chicago grain activity shows rails of strength and weakness with May and July futures edging higher while nearby contracts drift. Cash demand remains varied as producers and merchants eye Argentina influence and domestic receipts, with oats and corn futures fluctuating and end-of-day bids nudging higher.
The cotton market showed a fairly steady tone with a net gain around 146 points on active trading as higher cables supported an irregular but upward trend. Opened steady near the latest advance, later climbed about 122 points on active month futures with fluctuating intraday moves. Prints indicate strong Liverpont North Sea demand and tender activity, while receipts and dull visible supply aided finance alongside rumors of war related shifts.
Absent brokers plan a return rally as active business prompts demand for first class bonds and street railway shares. Metropolitan firsts at 18 Columbia first fig 102 1 2 Capital Fraction 109 1 20. National City Bank 147. United States Trust bidding up to 9. Washington Railway and Electric 4s tentative. No session today due to Washington matters.
A fragmented report from Washington lists names and events tied to insurance matters in New York. The piece mentions a manager in the 210 Bond Building and references a sequence of names and locations amid a political or corporate context.
The New York market bulletin shows mixed but largely flat readings for poultry, cheese, lard, and flour amid dull receipts. Listings include Western chickens and turkeys, assorted FLOUR grades, HOGS, LEATHER, WOOL, and PORK quotes, with corn and rye futures hovering near steady.
New York reports detail a statement from Tilmois Central stockholder Mish in Cook County court noting an injunction granted October 14 restraining Illinois Central Railroad and Tatroad Securities from voting 21 33L shares, about 2 1/3 tenths of 10 400 shares, with proxies issued to Beach Cutting and others. Proxies may be withdrawn and returned unused if holders advise. March 2, 1908 voting will affect the permanent record at Illinois Central. Also includes brief commodity market briefs from New York and Liverpool on cattle, calves, sheep, hogs, and grain markets with mixed movements and tomorrow exports.
Market notes show mixed commodities with receipts and prices for grains, soybeans, oats, hay, butter, and sugar. Notable entries include barrels for exports, steamer receipts, bushels of oats and hay, and steady butter and creamery products. Reading reflects a grain and produce market snapshot with domestic and international trade context.
Copper buyers abroad and domestic consumers held back with prices ranging 3 to 3½ cents per pound. Domestic demand waned as supplies rose while foreign buyers absorbed about 7 000 tons at varied prices. Market expectations hint at higher prices later in the year as producers and buyers adjust amid a tentative recovery.
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