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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1909

Page

29

Market Slump Sparks Pressure on Ease in Alton Dividend

New York Jan 12 The market showed wavering, listless action with a feverish late drift as investors weighed the rise in the Alton dividend against broad weakness in common shares. The Alton move boosted allied stocks while overall sentiment remained cautious, with professionals stepping back before the next trading session. The day closed with uneven gains in light issues and continued concern over credit conditions and international factors.

Alton

Wall Street Gossip on Erie and Market Rumors

The New York market reports Erie stock fluctuating between a 2918 low and partial recovery amid bear sentiment. Rumors cite Harriman influence, potential bond steps, and a looming dividend with mixed views on growth. Jersey Central nears high levels amid dividend speculation as Steel shows volatility.

New York bond and commodity prices mixed in late session

The New York market lists diverse bonds and securities with varied bids from American Tobacco to Pacific lines, alongside broad commodity quotes. Prices show mixed movement across rails, lines, and utilities, with notable notes on butter, eggs, flour, cornmeal, and petroleum while urging readers to consider Hood's Sarsaparilla for rheumatic relief.

Washington Stock Exchange quotations and market notes

Washington Stock Exchange quotations from 1838 and 134 include regular calls and after call prices for railroads, gas, banks, and miscellaneous stocks. Highlights cover Capital Traction, Georgetown Gas, Washington Gas certificates, Washington Railway and Electric, various city and national banks, and mining stocks with bid and ask figures.

Washington Stock Exchange Quiet as Banks Elect Leaders

The Washington Stock Exchange meeting drew a light attendance due to bank and trust company elections. Bank securities showed notable moves with Commercial Bank stock rising to 173 bid after 10 shares traded. Metropolitan Bank at 28. Washington Railway and Electric hit 41 1 8 bid, 40 1 4 close. Larston stock traded 12 with 300 shares total. 61 day option for 100 shares at 12 1 8. Mergenthaler dull with 2 shares at 208 1 2. New directors named for District Title Insurance Companies and the Washington Title Insurance Company. Potomac Fire Insurance Company control transferred to John A. Kelly & Co for 4000 shares at 35 each. plan to keep current officers and operations. Columbia Permanent Building Association elected officers with 5 percent annual dividend. Real estate activity includes sale of five brick houses on Navy Yard area to Joseph Schettman, a Bancroft street lot in Kalorama Heights sold for 3 500, and Delmont Road lot used for Rudolph Evis. Woodley Park trustees sold ground fronting Twenty third Street. eleven lots to Middaugh & Shannon for 61,720.45. plans to build about 40 houses nearby.

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Baltimore Markets Amid Mixed Grain and Dairy Prices

Baltimore markets report dull wheat with steady futures and varied cash bids. Corn and oats show steady tones with on grade and Southern values listed. hay is unchanged. butter and cheese firm with modest gains in some grades. sugar steady.

Baltimore Western Caport Cork

Live Stock Markets Mixed Receipts Across Markets

New York and Chicago live stock markets show receipts varying by class with cattle steady to weak, hogs higher on lighter demand, and sheep and lambs moderate to strong. Beef and veal prices quoted in pounds per pound. Western calves and other categories posted gains and declines across multiple exchanges.

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Metal Market Drifts as London Prices Edge Down

New York reports a quiet day with spot tin at 2126 10, futures steady, copper down to 62 Guineas spot and 83 Is futures in London. Local prices weaken with electrolytic tin around 14.62% and 4. solicitar notes. Iron holds steady in London with Cleveland warrants 48.4% and local markets unchanged.

New York London Lake Cleveland

Dr Miles Heart Remedy advertised for weak heart

A vintage testimonial style ad proclaims Dr Miles Heart Remedy cures weak hearts. It cites R R Penn of Springville Wisconsin and claims palpitation fluttering and chest oppression improve after using the product. The pitch promises first bottle benefits and money back if not satisfied.

Miles

Washington Humane Society Hearings On Horse Welfare

Washington society members criticized stable owners for winter shearing of horses and accused the city’s Negro population of idle, slum-linked livelihoods. President Chester A Snow announced efforts for summer shearing bans and outlined a year’s prosecutions and outcomes. The report lists officers elected and notes attempts to place public fountains in rowing neighborhoods.

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 Sees Weak Close After Early Gains

The New York cotton market opened steady on higher cables and favorable Manchester news, with March and May contracts rising to 9.25 and July to 47 as buyers covered. By midday the gains faded and prices finished barely steady to lower, with heavy futures realising and local spot talks signaling control by spot interests. Cotton sales were about 275,000 bales, with overall receipts and market activity noted across multiple ports and commodities.

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Chicago Grain bears subdued by weak wheat session

In Chicago trading January 12 bears kept control as wheat futures fell after yesterday’s slump. May and July prices slipped toward session lows amid weak demand and ample world supplies, with a notable drop in U S December wheat exports versus a year ago. Receipts rose while visible supply fell, leaving the market pressured despite some support from other grains.

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