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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1909

Page

2

Market ends listless as Alton dividend news weighs on shares

New York and London reports show a tepid Wall Street session with clashing signals on the Alton dividend and Clover Leaf common shares. Prices drifted in a dull, wavering session before a late rise faded as the market again softened, amid broader calls for cautious trading and bank rate firmness.

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Wall Street Gossip and Market Fluctuations on January Day

The New York market sees Erie stock slip to near prior levels then rebound with cautious support. Harriman’s presence stirs bears and rumors of dividends and through traffic changes. Jersey Central nears record highs amid possible increased dividends, while Steel stock faces a feared decline before a partial rally. Brooklyn Rapid Transit struggles with overall weakness despite boardroom events.

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New York Bond Market and Commodities Mixed Readings

Financial page notes varied bond prices and yields for many issuers including American Tobacco Atlantic Coast Line and Baltimore & Ohio with fluctuating quotes. Commodity listings show butter, cheese, flour, grain products and oils with mixed receipts and price levels, plus an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a rheumatism remedy.

Washington Stock Quotations and Market Summary 1838 data

Quotations from the Washington Stock Exchange list calls and figures for railroads, gas utilities, banks, real estate, and mining stocks. Items include Capital Traction, Georgetown Gas, Washington Rwy and Electric, Adams and Potomac bonds, and various national and trust stocks with bid and asked prices.

Wall Street Quiet as Banks Hold Annual Elections

The Washington Stock Exchange saw light attendance due to local bank and trust company stockholders attending annual elections yesterday. Bank securities drew notable activity with Commercial Bank stock rising to 173 for 10 shares, Metropolitan Bank trading up to 28, and Washington Railway and Electric stock hitting a recent high around 40 1/2. New directors were named for District Title Insurance and Columbia Permanent Building Association. Potomac Fire Insurance changed control with John A. Kelly & Co acquiring 4,000 shares. Real estate notes include five houses sold by Harrison Realty and parcels in Kalorama Heights and Woodley Park, with plans for new developments and construction. Market reports also cover grains, vegetables, and livestock prices in regional bids.

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Baltimore Markets Slump Mix of Grains and Dairy Prices

Baltimore markets report dull and unchanged grain receipts and steady or mixed quotes across corn oats hay and sugar with No 2 red Western wheat January February and May contracts noted. Butter eggs and cheese show firming or stable prices while freight rates and miscellaneous items reflect sluggish activity in the port market.

Pennsylvania Stonay Rees Davelaw Rio Santos Cordova Liverpool Baltimore Western Caport Cork

Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

Market receipts and price trends for beef, cattle, hogs, and sheep across New York and Chicago. Beef arrivals steady with varied packing weights. hogs up to 6.30 with strong demand. calves and lambs show mixed bids. overall market softens slightly in places with regional differences.

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Metal Market Report Shows Prices Drift in London and New York

The New York market on January 12 shows spot tin at 2126 with a 10 percent drop in London while futures stay steady. Copper weakens with London spot at 62 Gs and futures at 83 Js. Local metals show soft prices for electrolytic and cast iron, with patin and spelter holding modest levels. Iron prices slip in the English market as Cleveland warrants quote at 48.4 percent, while domestic No 1 foundry and No 2 Southern grades range around 16 to 17 dollars per ton.

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Doctor Miles Heart Remedy Ad Claims For Weak Hearts

An advertisement asserts Dr Miles Heart Remedy cures weak hearts with testimonials from R R Penn of Springville. It warns one in four have a weak heart and lists symptoms like palpitations and shortness of breath. The copy promises relief for long standing cases and offers a money back guarantee via the pharmacist.

Miles

Washington Humane Society Holds Annual Meeting in 1909

Chester A. Snow reelected president harshly criticizes stable owners for winter horse shearing and attacks the city’s Negro population. Election results list officers and executives as the society notes 332 horses killed and 45 cases prosecuted, with ongoing fights over horse welfare and street conditions.

Washington Chester A. Snow Washington Humane Society Show Snow J. B. T. Tupper Willam EH. Chandler Harriet B. Loring Addison Mitchell A. L. Barber Alex. Mackay Smith Florence Murray Drammond Kennedy W. Clareney Duvall Ex Offieto Carl Auerbach L. Barker le Droit-Langdon Barber Ira E. Bennett Ira EB. Bennett Henry F. Blount Florence Cairns William B. Chandler Duvall R. Ga Mary A. Peet R. Ross Perry F. W. Pratt James J. Pugh Hjlzabeth A. Richardson Edgar D. Shaw J. Eagar Smith F. B. Smith Mary Howe Totten Harriet B. Loving

New York Cotton Market Ends Week Mixed After Open Rally

The New York cotton market opened steady lifting March and May to 9.25 and July to 47 before a broad retreat left closes near the day’s lows. Bulls cited strong southern legs and local stock talk while gains faded on heavy realizing. total sales were about 275,000 bales with prices uneven across months and October to December futures showing declines. Crucial receipts and railcar volumes influenced the session as hog and grain markets provided mixed background for traders.

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Chicago Grain Sees Bear Mood After Sharp Wheat Slump

Market reports a renewed bear tone in Chicago grains after a steep wheat decline. May delivery fell from day highs to around 104 while July weakened to 98 3 4 cents, with world visible supply tightening not offsetting demand. Receipts totaled 34 60 000 bushels against last year aid, U S and Canadian ports showed varied inflows.

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