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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
9
The Washington Post reports New York and reserve centers see continued fund inflows as stocks rise despite bear attacks. Amalgamated Copper steadies near 68 cents, while copper and iron pipe shares lift on dividend expectations and generalized market strength.
Treasury figures show cash receipts totaling 708 203 dollars and various notes and drafts recorded for the year ending December 31 1907. Estimates include outstanding deposits and fund balances with the general fund and special accounts.
Special report from New York notes United States Steel trading at the 30 level after a months-long range, with bulls and bears awaiting a decisive move, while short interest and float increase influence. Amalgamated Copper dominates market fear as investors anticipate a low dividend and potential scarcity of stock to borrow.
On the local stock exchange yesterday speculation focused on the Washington Railway and Electric presidential race between Mr Loeb and Col Truesdell. A separate note says Firemen's Insurance seeks to extend its charter, with stockholders voting February 17, while concrete trades in Gas and Washington Railway shares occurred amid shifting prices and rumors.
Market reports show closing prices across exchanges with Furniss by LF Hutton Co and various firms listed. London and English markets were irregular as copper and iron prices fluctuated. New York remained steady with modest gains and occasional downgrades amid scattered bond and stock quotes.
The Washington Stock Exchange shows mixed activity with several securities quoted at various levels. Trading notes indicate bearish sentiment at market open in the Washington Railway and Electric preferred stock and later minor price shifts as traders attempted to cover shorts before the close.
Quotations indicate wholesale prices for eggs butter and dairy as steady yet mixed with demand active for creamery butter and large stock. Poultry prices show moderate supply with varied per pound rates for hens ducks geese turkeys and dressed items, while meats and vegetables move with strong demand for certain cuts and regional supplies. Grain and fruit notes cover flour wheat corn and various fruits with fluctuating spot bids and regional grade details.
The report notes steady to firm prices across grains and commodities with wheat futures higher on small Northwest stocks and improved cash demand. Corn and oats show mixed gains while provisions rise on active buying. protein, flour, and sugar markets reflect steady or modest shifts amid steady to bullish sentiment.
Market notes show cattle and sheep prices with varied per hundredweight and per pound rates. Entries include butcher and common grades, hogs and lambs, plus cow and calf figures, reflecting a steady but fluctuating market with numerous line items and small figures.
Receipts show steady to mixed tones across cattle hogs and sheep with market activity uneven. Cattle feed and stockers steady to higher while hogs firm to higher. sheep and lambs steady to lower amid varied demand. Regional prices indicate steady calves and barrels, with Westerns and barnyard stock showing mixed moves.
Count von Kanitz accuses President Roosevelt of Trust interference and calls for renewed silver coinage to relieve a global money crunch. He notes prior gold exports to the United States and predicts renewed silver use as a remedy, amid Germany’s cash shortage and industrial strain.
New York January 14. Many changes in the annual elections of officers of national banks occurred today. Charles W Morse retired from power at Fourteenth Street Bank. Samuel H Wheeler of Bridgeport Cunn was elected to Morse’s directorate. Alfred H Gurds, former Bank of North Amelia president, and M D Hatcher of Pueblo were succeeded by Stephen H P Pell and George Ramsey. Garfield National Bank saw no Morse successors. Mercantile National Bank elected Edwin Gould William Nelson Cromwell and William Hillaylor to replace Niholy Westworth Luke as Heinze board retired. Mechanics and Traders Bank elected seven new directors: Won Corwith C J Connellon E A Hitter EM Grout Simon J Hardy Pinkue Nethin Paul Grant. New Amsterdam Bank re elected the old board. Beaver National Bank voted to liquidate after deposits of 170 000.
An unemployed army in St Louis marches to city hall on January 14 to beg for jobs. Led by philanthropist Jamey Badshaw, the group forms the Welfare Association’s nucleus. Mayor Wells promises to use all power to create work if available, with an ordinance planned for city-funded street improvements.
The market report shows New York and Savannah steadiness with mill demand, while New Orleans and Galveston note steady bids. Prices in London and foreign exchange activity remain constrained. bonds and silver hold modest firmness as domestic demand and export totals accumulate across ports.
In Boston on January 14 the stock brokerage firm Dane Smith & Co, members of the Boston Stock Exchange, announced its suspension. The failure is not regarded as serious. No crop report in February. In accordance with the usual custom of the Agricultural Department, a recrop report will be issued for February.
A Washington banker, GEO. C. Jordan, states that current finances prove insurance is essential for family support. He notes that without life insurance his $125,000 estate would not provide cash to dependents, except through costly sacrifices. Jordan urges protection through policy.
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