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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1906

Page

2

Advange Short-Lived Westerners Taking Profits

Strong stock market shifts saw a morning surge as Western traders and short contracts push prices higher before a late-day sell off. Banks face mixed losses, call money rises, and Merger rumors weigh on Metropolitan shares while Wabash pervades as a bright spot in an otherwise unsettled session.

Money market and rates in New York and sterling exchange

New York money on call ranges from 4 to 5 percent with 4 percent bid and offered at 5 percent. Time loans 60 to 90 days around 6 to 6.5 percent. Sterling exchange easy with bankers bills about 4.8620 to 4.8625 for sight and 4.8280 to 4.5285 for 60 days. Government and railroad bonds listed as irregular. Also a patent ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine noting E. W. Grove signature.

New York Beb Prima Mercantile Sterling Exchange

Live Stock Markets and Government Receipts Report

New York receipts show limited activity with steady to firm tone across cattle calves and sheep while hogs remain weak. Chicago markets quote cattle steady and hogs higher on strong demand. sheep and lambs up. Government reports show internal revenue of 279,154 and customs 1,057,?56 with total expenditures at 1,090,000 and redeemed national bank notes 689,311.

New York Buffalo State Pennsylvania Chicago Grope Stack Galveston Bavannah Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Boston Philadelphi Arm Jacksonville Houston Augusta Issy St. Louis Louteville Il Continent Great Britain Continent France Japan Mexico

Wall Street Gossips on Western Stocks and Traction Pressures

Special to The Washington Post reports mixed signals from Western markets as Great Northern falls 10 points and Northern Pacific declines 3, while Metropolitan issues attract curious buying. Traders weigh short interest, possible plans for Wabash and rail securities, and potential Albany traction attacks amid speculation on a looming financial plan and delayed deal outcomes.

Washington Post New York Great Northern Northern Pacific Metropolitan Interborough Metropolitan New York City Railway Metropolitan Street Railway Wabash Pennsylvania Albany Wall Street Basia Metropolitan Securities Bears Hill

Unclear phrase from Hibbs firm in New York stock market

Fragment mentions W. B. Hibbs and affiliation with a New York stock exchange context. The passage lacks full facts to define a clear event or outcome. Not enough details to identify individuals, organizations, dates, or actions beyond the association referenced.

Washington Railway Leads Trading Slump on Local Exchange

The day’s volume was lighter than the prior three sessions though activity remained fair. Washington Railway common drew steady attention with trades around 43 3 8 to 43 1 4 and several blocks at 43 1 2. The list shows mixed moves across Washington Gas Realty Appraisal and Agency Norfolk and Washington Steamboat and others, with closing bids highlighting District of Columbia bonds and multiple railroad and gas stocks.

Stock Exchange Washington Railway Common Washington Gas Washington Railway and Electrics Washington Capital Traction Washington Railway Ama Electric Preferred Washington Railway and Electric Common Washineton Gas Osle Mergenthaler Lanston Realty Appraisal and Agency Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Metropolitan Railroad Greene Copper Columbia Philippine Capital Traction Railroad Metropolitan Railroad Bs Columbia Railroad Anacostia and Potomac Washington Rail Way Electrc Bristol Gas and Electric Washington Gas Company United States Electric Light Chesapeake and Chesapeake and Potomac Washington Market Company Ist Potomer Electric Light Safe Deposit and Trust National Safe Deposit and Trust Washington Loan and Trust American Security and Trust Unlo Trust Company Security Storage Company Washington Savings Bank Home Savings Book Union Savings Bank Washington Railway and Electric Preferred National Bank Commercial Bank of Washington Aletropolitan Central Warmers and Mechanics Second Capital American Lincoln Riggs National City Second Bank Firemen's Franklin Metropolitan Corcoran Potomac Arington National Union People’s Colonial Georgetown Gas Mergenthaler Linotype Lanston Monotype Greene Consolidated Copper Washington Market Realty Appravial and Agency Company Mitchell Mining Company

New York Cotton Market Quiet Despite Spot Demand Jump

The New York cotton market closed steady near the top after a day of quiet trading with sales around 175000 bales. Limited outside demand persisted as Mardi Gras closings and reports of strong spot activity in Liverpool and the South influenced early trading, while midday covering and demand kept prices near the day’s high.

New York Liverpool New Orleans Jocal Bears Andine

Wheat markets steady as sandstorms buoy May futures

Oklahoma and Indian Territory sandstorms lift wheat near day’s end with May up 4c. Corn and oats mixed but steady. May corn 3% higher at close. Provisions rise with firm pork and lard. receipts and market demand cited. Estimated tomorrow: wheat 5, corn 168, oats 95, hogs 24,000.

W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Oklahoma Indian Territory Northwest Minneapolis Kan- Bas T. Louis Bradatreet Minnesposia Duluth May Clower

Baltimore Markets and commodity prices report

Baltimore markets report scarce, noting flour and grain prices steady or dull. Wheat, corn, oats, rye, and other staples show mixed updates with receipts and various futures. London tin and base metals trade in New York and London, with copper, lead, zinc, iron, and foundry prices quoted locally and abroad.

New York London Standard Foundry Cleveland Foundry Northern Foundry Southern

Washington cattle market prices and trends

Choice cattle sold at top figures with heavy veal calf receipts and low prices for Western dressed stock. Fall lambs and sheep remained weak with very low quotations. Hogs and calves showed varied per cwt and per pound rates, while cows ranged from prime French at 36 dollars to old and dry at lower values.

Warehouses Located at 1st and K Streets Northeast

Main office at 1414 F Street Northwest plus warehouses at the corner of 1st and K Streets Northeast are listed as principal facilities in the area. The note identifies these sites as key distribution or storage locations.

Financial and fiduciary services offered by John Joy Ebson firm

Loans on approved real estate or collateral at reasonable rates and interest on deposits paid monthly. The company acts as executor administrator trustee agent treasurer registrar and fiduciary in all capacities. Burglar and fireproof vault boxes for deposit storage. Real estate department offers management of properties with careful attention to details. Directors and officers listed: John Joy Ebson president John A Swope vice president Ellis Spear second vice president Andrew Parker treasurer Harry G. Lass assistant treasurer Boyd Taylor assistant treasurer Thomas Bradley real estate officer.

Pittsburgh Bullfrog Mining Gorp’h, Ltd Feople’s Pittsburg John Joy G Ebson John A. Swope Ellis Spear Andrew Parker Harry G. M. Lassiztant Treasuree Boyd Taylor Thomas Bradley District of Columbia Mutual Loan and Trust F St Metropolitan Loan and Trust Co EB Street St. N. W Potomac Guarantee Loan I Street Atlantic Building Staten Erlevator Commercial Bank Btdg. Co 4Th & Gi 14Th St

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