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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
23
New York Jan 27 The stock market broadened and rose despite few big news items. Gains traced to speculation on railways and banks and to easy money sentiment with some liquidity in securities. Denver and Granite and other issues advanced while overall activity centered on strength in high priced shares and cautious optimism about corporate finance.
The United States Treasury reports New York cotton trading mixed as prices end near the day’s bottom. Early gains faded under selling by Memphis and New Orleans houses, with rumors of a bear pool and large volume reportedly around 50 000 bales. Southern spot markets show little change despite cautious cables from Liverpool.
Wholesale price quotations cover metals and produce across regions including Virginia and West Virginia. Butter, cheese, live poultry, dressed meats, vegetables, green fruits, and dried fruits show varied firm to steady markets with specific item notes and per unit prices.
Cattle and hog prices show variability across regions with strong demand for higher grade cattle and prime calves, while common grades remain subdued. New York and Chicago reports indicate receipts and price ranges for steers cows and lambs, plus a Canadian bond issue drawing public skepticism over high interest rates and underwriter risk.
Special to The Washington Fest reports London stocks showing overall weakness with Canadian Pacific leading declines. American shares in London faltered while European factors, including Bulgaria’s militant stance, add unease. Traders expect Bank of England to improve weekly statement but no immediate rate cut. Gains seen in New York Central and Southern Pacific, with Consolidated Gas firm on gas-law delay news. The Chesapeake and Ohio deal may spur Hawley stock activity, and speculation touches Denver and Rio Grande, Wabash, Lackawanna, and Western Pacific prospects amid distribution rumors and dividend suspensions.
The Washington Railway and Electric Company preferred stock dominated the local stock market, reaching a new high as buying interest remained limited. Common stock traded around 41 7/8 to 42 with few sales, while other issues showed little movement amid a cautious session. Real estate sale noted on 14 R Street NE and legal actions involving Gompers, Mitchell, Morrison and labor federation dominate later coverage as costs are contested.
Spelter advanced to 17.1 while iron held at 48 in Cleveland. London market quotes show No 1 foundry at 17.00 17.15 and No 2 at 18.75 17.25. New York money on call easy at 1% to 1% with time loans easing. sterling steady with bankers bids and demand quotes. government bonds weak. railroad bonds strong.
Chicago grain prices rose as political fears abroad boosted demand. Wheat May and July closed near session highs with corn and oats firm. domestic receipts were light, export demand growing, consignments to the gulf and cash oats revived. Pork provisions eased slightly while live hogs saw some selling as traders adjusted positions.
New York January 27 reports show wheat receipts 51,600 with exports 19,002 and spot firm at No 2 red elevator 1.08 to 1.09 and No 1 Northern Duluth 1.19 to 1.16. May 1.10 13-16, July 1.16. corn receipts 16,750 exports 26,084 with spot firmer at No 2 yellow and No 2 white. oats receipts 1,550 exports 1,200 with spot steady. rye and barley steady amid market activity and demand shifts.
Albany to New York markets show varied receipts and steady to firm trends across commodities. Poultry and eggs mixed. flour, cornmeal, and wheat futures steady. fats and meats steady with prices for lard pork and hides unchanged. coffee, sugar, and molasses mixed. potatoes uneven by region. freight and rates unchanged.
Special Consul Agent H. M. Davis reports that flour sales from American mills to western Europe suffer rising risk from price fluctuations and delays. He warns that unless railways and Atlantic lines speed shipments, Dutch and Belgian markets will undercut US flour, causing a trade decline in the Netherlands.
Attorney General Bonaparte discusses Senator Tillman at length in a Supreme Court brief on the commodities clause. He argues stock ownership falls under the prohibition on interstate railroads moving commodities and rebuts Senate debates while noting Tillman offered a substitute against stock ownership that failed by a large margin.
London January 27 Congress of naval laws nears accord as mutual concessions ease long-standing disputes. United States and Japan shift positions on continuous voyage while continental powers show flexibility. State Department reports no new guidance from the talks as prospects of an international prize court code emerge.
Chief Justice Cienaugh of the District Supreme Court signed an order at the Alsop Process Company of St Louis request to require Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to appear on February 12 and show cause why prosecutions under regulations on nitrogen peroxide as a flour bleach should not be withdrawn. The petition claims the rules are arbitrary and injure the company’s business which makes certain machines and holds a patent process. The process is said to be harmless. Wilson asked the Attorney General Bonaparte to lead the government’s side, with District Attorney Baker likely to appear for Bonaparte.
President Gomez on January 2 voided Venezuela's cigarette monopoly permitting imports and local tobacco production. In Lynchburg Virginia a Merchants Association committee plans to bring the Pope motor plant from Toledo to town. plant employs 1,000 workers and sells $2 million annually, with Baltimore and Richmond bidding.
New York Jan 22 Iron Age notes a slow steel trade with January typically quiet. Tariff revisions and price uncertainty hinder demand as major rail orders remain unbooked or incomplete. Some activity exists in old work at Tremley Point New Jersey and in structural material prospects, with pig iron weaker and coke prices under pressure.
On January 2 in City, Pennsylvan ia credit checks show a 31.78 rate with shipments totaling 5 088 and an average of 141 712. Toledo Ohio reports January 27 figures for North Lima at 1 04 and South Lima Indiana at 99, reflecting regional market levels.
Visitors in Washington and others may join weekend trips to Old Point Comfort at low cost. Inclusive tickets cover steamer fare and hotel stay at Chamberlin, with departures Fridays and Saturdays and return by Monday. Tickets sold at the uptown office, 5 Fourteenth Street. wharf at foot of Seventh Street.
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