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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
17
The market shows broad declines with a larger count of issues on the downside after earlier advances. Southern Railway securities lead the retreat amid heavy trading pressure as investors reassess values in a volatile session.
The fragment mentions the United States Treasury and financial instruments such as cash balances, available cash, and pledged certificates. It references Leon and Bulloy, amounts around 1 billion, and a date near January, with numbers and codes scattered through the OCR.
A dense summary of New York bond market activity listing gilt and stock prices, convertible bonds, and notes from major issuers. Includes closing prices, city and regional bond standings, and money-on-call figures with notable shifts in week totals and rate changes.
Yesterday on the Washington Stock Exchange active trading featured Washington Railway and Electric issues at 76 for 4c, with over $2000 traded. Chesapeake and Potomac bonds moved, closing near 100 with mixed bids, while Mergenthaler saw brisk early buying before prices slipped to 195-196. Investors expected better real value and improving bond market prospects.
New York reports show butter firm receipts 4321 and steady to unchanged conditions for cheeses and eggs, with lively activity in flour and rice markets. Spot wheat interest rises on cable amid declines in Argentine and railway stock chatter, as traders note a cautious market with mixed futures and local price stability.
The report details closing quotations on the Washington Stock Exchange including Government Bonds and Railroad Bonds with prices for Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric. It notes miscellaneous stock listings, then shifts to commodity futures with Chicago market commentary on wheat corn oats and pork, citing trade activity, exports, receipts, and price movements amid weather and export news.
Special to The Washington Post notes a surge of money back into New York, boosting bonds to over $2,000,000 in first hour, with total daily trade exceeding $5 million. Southern Railway and Southern Pacific earnings spark mixed bets as investors seek safe, profitable bonds. Rand gold output soars while Austro-Hungarian Bank cuts discount rate to 4.5 percent.
Wholesale quotes on eggs butter and meats with notes on demand and quality. Live poultry and turkeys show variable supply and prices while vegetables and fruits list assorted barrel and per bushel figures. Includes potatoes beets carrots peppers okra and greens with per unit and per crate pricing.
Market report shows lambs and calves steady with varied cattle prices listed. Prices include per cent gross ranges and per owt figures for common and rough grades, with ship-claimed values and specific weights.
The cotton market opened firm but closed with a net decline of a few points as traders weighed Liverpool cable prices and labor fears in Lanewsl. Demand remained fair from Will freight buyers while some bulls trimmed expectations. Prices showed modest changes across active contracts amid uncertain overseas demand.
The report lists daily cotton figures by region including Japan Mexico Great Britain France and France again, with totals since September 1 at all ports. Numbers shown include 6460195 for total, 90886 for Japan and 1259 for Mexico with scattered figures across France and Britain.
Markets show higher prices for cattle in New York with light supply and steers around 260 to 295. cows steady to weak. In Chicago receipts near 9800 cattle with strong tone, hogs around 4.25 to 4.50 for mixed weights. sheep and lambs mostly steady to down slightly. Exports projected: 1400 cattle and 4000 beef quarters. Calves firm to strong, Western and Indiana calves noted.
The ad compares time to a stage with widowhood and old age as leading roles. It urges taking time now by securing a policy with The Equitable Life of New York to prepare for future trials whether mental physical or financial. The message emphasizes paying into a policy as a safeguard.
Market notes from Baltimore report grain and export activity with quotes on corn oats and white varieties. Prices for receipts, exports, and steamer futures shown alongside butter eggs cheese sugar and silver purchases by the Treasury at multiple cities.
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