Market Faces Pressure As Alton Dividend Rises
New York Jan 12 The market showed little vigor with prices wavering and drifting lower in late trading. Alton dividend increase boosted its common shares and spurred a late rise that could not sustain gains as overall activity remained subdued. Investors weighed a softer earnings outlook against speculative interest while major indices stayed listless through the session.
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Wall Street Gossip Special 20 Washington Post Recap
New York traders faced a sluggish session with Erie stock near the prior day’s level before partial recovery. Talk of bond approvals for Erie and a possible four percent annual dividend persisted, while market optimism waned on weak traffic results and questions about Harriman's influence. Jersey Central touched highs as dividend rumors circulated. Steel wavered but rallied, and Brooklyn Rapid Transit showed mixed sentiment amid broader declines.
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Shannon Nash
NY Bond Market and Commodities Report Card
New York bond market prices show wide ranges across rail and utility issues. Commodities list notes heavy activity in butter, cheese, flour, meat, and oils with mixed prices and steady to firm trends across staples and farm products.
Washington Stock Exchange Quotations and Market Notes 1838
Quotations furnished by Thur L Mume and Camendera show regular call prices and various bonds and stocks including Capital Traction, Washington Railway and Electric, Georgetown Gas, and national banks. Also listed are miscel laneous bonds, public utilities, power and gas stocks, and diverse farm and market notes with nearby prices for eggs cheese and poultry markets.
Washington Stock Exchange reports light attendance and varied bank stock moves
The Washington Stock Exchange saw low turnout as local bank and trust company elections drew members away. Bank securities fluctuated with Commercial Bank stock rising from 140 bid to 173 for 10 shares, Metropolitan Bank 28 sale with bids up to 27 or 34, and Washington Railway and Electric Company stock hitting 41 with bids at 40 and 41 1/8. New directors named for District Title Insurance and Potomac Fire Insurance control changed hands via John A. Kelly & Co. plus multiple real estate deeds and property sales announced by local firms.
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Baltimore Markets Snapshot on Dull Wheat and Steady Grains
Baltimore markets report shows dull flour receipts at 3,527 and steady prices for wheat contracts and spot markets. No. 2 red Western and Southern whites quoted. oats, corn, hay, and sugar similarly steady. eggs and butter firm, cheese steady. freight rates noted for Easter steam routes.
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Live stock market report from New York and Chicago
New York and Chicago live stock markets show mixed receipts and prices. Cattle receipts around 5,009 head with steady to weak tone. hogs about 26,000 head, prices 6.20 to 6.30 for choice heavy, packing 5.20 to 6.05, bulls calves and feeders varied. Sheep and lambs receipts near 18,000 for Chicago with slushy trade and lambs around 5.25 to 5.75.
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Metal Market News Shows Tin Dip Amid Mixed London Declines
In New York on January 12, spot tin slipped to about 2126 10 percent lower in London while futures held steady. Copper fell in London to 62 Gs spot and 83 Is td futures, with the local market weak. Electrolytic tin near 112 1L25, cest img at 14.00 92, while worth modestly lower locally. Lead, zinc and other metals also moved, with spot prices mixed in both markets and no dramatic shifts. Iron stayed down in London and locally, with various foundry grades and warrants quoted as markets eased.
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Dr Miles Heart Remedy Promises Relief for Weak Hearts
A Plymouth era ad claims Dr Miles Heart Remedy cures weak hearts with a claim by R R Penn from Springville and urges readers to try a first bottle with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It asserts thousands relieved and targets palpitations irregular pulse shortness of breath and chest oppression.
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Washington Humane Society Aims to End Horse Shearing
Washington Humane Society members condemn stable owners for winter horse shearing and attack the citys Negro population as unfit for steady work. Annual election keeps Chester A. Snow as president with a long list of officers and executive committee members. The presidents year end report notes many horses on Washington streets, 332 killed, 45 prosecutions, and 418 cases of tamed horses driven.
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Ex Offieto
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L. Barker
le Droit-Langdon Barber
Ira E. Bennett
Ira EB. Bennett
Henry F. Blount
Florence Cairns
William B. Chandler
Duvall
R. Ga
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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 Declining After Opening Rally
The New York cotton market opened steady on higher cables and favorable notes from Manchester, advancing March and May to record highs before heavy selling pressed prices lower. By close, the market was barely steady with a net decline, and receipts and futures volumes showed broad selling pressure amid mixed Southern signals and strong spot interest.
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Bears Fade After Weak Wheat Session in Chicago Grain
Chicago grain markets end the day weaker after a sharp session slump in wheat. May delivery slides from highs to around 104 while July sits near 98 9 4 with heavy selling pressure and reduced U S wheat and corn supplies cited as contributing factors.
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