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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

9

Market Slump Amid European Rate Cuts and Quiet London Session

The market shows lower activity as Europe trims rates with Bank of England at 4 and Bank of France at 3 percent. Across the day, security prices fluctuate in a cautious, listless trading pattern with widespread idle turnover and a subdued tone in leading shares.

Bank of England Bank of France Stock Exchange

Treasury Ledger Summaries 1848 Public Debt Totals

A fragment from the United States Treasury report dated January 23, 1848 details outstanding notes and certificates, pledged sums, and totals. It lists totals in the hundreds of millions with figures for notes, deposits, and reserves. The partial figures indicate substantial public debt and pledged assets as of that period.

New York Bond Market and London Tin Notes

New York bond market overview lists American Tolmere and Atchison issues among many railroad and industrial bonds with varied bids and asks. London tin market rose slightly, copper and lead steady, zinc and spelter unchanged. local metal prices show mixed movements with provisional quotes across several grades.

New York Money Market Report Remains Steady

New York money rates are easy with bid and offering at 2 percent for short loans. Sixty day funds at 4 percent, negotiable paper at 4.66 percent. Sterling exchange firm with bankers’ bits near 4.70 for demand and around 4.85 for sixty day bills. Government bonds and railroad issues show varied patterns.

New York Ainety Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Firm

Wall Street Gossips on Copper and Railroads Trade

In Washington the copper sector steadied as Amalgamated Copper neared 60 while American Smelting and Refining hovered around 6. The Bank of England and France trimmed rates to 4 and 3 percent, signaling improved outlook but dull market reaction. Bears attacked Amalgamated and Reading, yet resistanced held. Northern Pacific saw a rally but overall market stayed listless amid rumors of wide bond issues by railroads and new capital plans.

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Equitable Life polices highlight features in New York

Benefits are certain fire and life policies. Fire premium is an expense, life premium is an investment. Fire policy may not mature, life policy remains in force with maturity. Equitable Life of New York offers desirable features not found in other policies. George G. Jordan, Washington Manager, 7210 Bond Building.

Equitable Sife New York Geo. G. Jordan Washington

Market Dispatch Mixed, Railways Lead Turnover

Stock market notes show quiet trading with steady prices across sectors. Street railways and Washington Railway and Electric attract attention as small trades dominate. dividends and factory output at Graphophone and National Savings and Trust are outlined, with grain, butter, eggs, and sugar markets listed in steady ranges.

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Washington Stock Exchange wholesale price report

Quotation style indicates wholesale prices for eggs butter cheese live poultry and dressed meats, with market notes on receipts demand and steady to firm prices. Items include regional egg receipts, butter shortages, creamery and dairy varieties, live poultry offerings, dressed meats, vegetables and fruits with specific per unit prices and ranges.

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New York Produce Prices Report for January 23

Market notes show mixed activity across poultry cheese flour and meats. Western chickens and turkeys move with modest demand while fats oils and Hides remain steady. cornmeal hay and lard show varied levels amid steady to weak trading. Abbreviated quotes reflect regional markets and futures expectations.

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Wheat and Corn Market Movements Across Cities

Trading in wheat and corn showed early gains followed by a sharp turn after midday on reports of Argentina shipments. May and July contracts swung, with mixed receipts and a brisk finish in Chicago and New York noted along with cotton futures reacting to Census data and labor news in Lancashire.

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Great Educational Contest in Washington Post Opens Sunday

The Washington Post launches a Great Educational Contest on Sunday January 26 with 8500 in cash prizes. Twenty six prizes will reward correct naming of familiar scenes and views. Educators of the city endorse the contest as instructive entertaining and amusing. Order The Post early to receive it daily by mail or phone 420 Main.

Washington Post

Gourt Sustains Grosscup Denying Appeal On Jurisdiction

The U S Supreme Court yesterday denied the petition for appeal in the Chicago street railroad reorganization case citing lack of jurisdiction. Chief Justice issued a brief statement, opponents consider seeking further review in the U S Court of Appeals. Officials fear continued delay could affect February 1 possession under the reorganization ordinance.

United States Supreme Court Chicago Street Railroad United States Court of Appeals Supreme Court Court of Appeals Grogscup

Traction Line Earnings Show Strong Annual Report

Capital Traction Company presents 1907 figures in a detailed balance of earnings and expenses. Gross receipts from passengers and freight, mail and other sources blend into a net income nearing 980 thousand dollars after operating costs and deductions, with bond proceeds and reserves shaping the year’s financials. The balance sheet shows construction and equipment values, real estate, bonds, and cash positions ending December 21, 1907.

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Cotton Ginning Drops in Census Bureau Report

The Census Bureau report shows total cotton ginned in the United States from growth of 147 to January 16 at 10,337,007 bales, down from 12,176,198 a year earlier and 9,989,694 in 1906. Active ginneries numbered 27,370 with round bales counted as halves. Sea Island figures and state by state running totals are listed with ginneries per state.

Census Bureau United States Sea Island Florida Georgia South Carolina Alabama Arkansas Kentucky Louisiana Misglesippi Missouri New Mexico North Carolna Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Virginia

Livestock Market Receipts From New York and Chicago

New York markets show beef receipts at 1 257 head with weak demand and 4 100 quarters exported. Calves dull with western calves unwanted, common to prime veal 5 to 9 per 100 pounds. Sheep and lambs 8 854 received, sheep steady, lambs slow with 2 50 to 5 per 10 pounds. Hogs 2 241 received, demand weak. Chicago figures cite cattle about 6 000 with lower prices, hogs about 47 000 steady to lower, sheep 18 050 receipts with slow, lower markets.

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Oil Quotations and Regional Balances Report

Oil quotation data from OM City Pennsylvania on January 7 shows credit balances at $1.75 with figures for runs 321,848 average 145,208 shipments 170,098 average 163,902. Additional figures include Joledo Ohio and several midwestern entries with values around fifty in various regions.

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Fragmentary City Directories and Names by State

A long OCR snippet lists many names, places, and railroad style addresses across American cities, including Baltimore Philadelphia New York York State and various states. It reads as a catalog of individuals with affiliations to Metropolitan Raleigh New Willard and other organizations, lacking complete sentences or events.

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Banks Pay Back Cash in New York Public Deposits

New York banks returned funds to the government on January 2 as part of the first installment of a large public deposit plan. The Treasury reports a working balance of $11,062,000, with city banks holding $372,037,000 in public deposits, $41,000,000 of which were placed during October disturbances. This marks the second installment since the initial action, bringing total repayments to $10,000,000,000 over four weeks.

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Washington Cattle Market Prices Listed for Lambs Calves and Cows

The listing shows steady lambs and calves with varied prices for cattle per ewt and per pound. Prime calves and cows are listed with typical ranges, alongside miscellaneous livestock figures and a small ad for business letters and typewritten correspondence services.

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