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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
17
Reported by The Washington Fast on New York trading day January 2, investors faced a stronger market with profits taking hold while a labor message from the president loomed for Congress. The session reflected turmoil in steel and intercity rail shares, with traders watching hinting shifts in the market momentum and possible policy signals from Washington.
A fragmented OCR snippet details government securities, fund pledges, and outstanding sums. It references the United States Treasury, bullion, certificates, and a total around 31 275 with various line items and percentages.
Special to The Washington Post reports New York traders focused on Interborough Metropolitan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit issues as a powerful yet low-priced group. Bulls eye dividends, but rumors of a presidential message and a Harriman merger dissolution weigh on Readings, United States Steel, and Pacific stocks amid volatility.
New York on January 29 reports a higher tin price in London with spot at 124 52 and futures at £1. Locally trading is dull with quotes for inks 136 MiP13 8734 electrolytic at 1250 137 and casting at 1225 13. Higher London prices fail to lift domestic activity as railway and industrial securities show uneven demand and brokers seek margins in call loans and government bonds.
Regular attendees were largely missing from the stock exchange yesterday hindering trading. Gag stock held firm at 6 1 2 with bidders scarce. MerGenthaler hovered near 198 while Capital Traction and Washington Railway prices showed minor shifts. Copper sector talk centered on Butte Coalition and Greene Cananea properties with prominent figures in town for discussions. Realty Appraisal and Agency Company announced a 2 percent semiannual dividend and a name-change vote for February 3.
Wholesale price notes show eggs steady with small regional losses, butter receipts tight but demand heavy, dairy and meat items mixed. Poultry demand active with steady to rising prices, vegetables and fruits varied by item, flesh tones and regional origins listed for multiple items including potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, and oranges.
New York grain prices rallied on cold weather reports and thin receipts, with futures closing lower in some contracts amid bank worry. Wheat led gains on selling pressure and exodus of positions, while oats and rye showed mixed activity and spot markets remained firm for certain grades.
Leading futures drifted with mixed gains and losses as wheat edged down while corn steadied and oats slipped. May delivery opened lower, rallied briefly on small receipts, then softened. wheat faced pressure from Argentine offers and cooling demand. Hulls, lard, and ribs shifted with fluctuating cash supplies and weekly receipts, signaling a tentative market heat after Liverpool price declines.
The cotton market opened firm and closed with a net advance as sales near 40,000 bales. Reports of improving demand abroad and in domestic markets supported prices, with March contracts rising while May lagged. Short covering and speculator activity fueled a strong finish, despite some lingering volatility.
Lieut John W Crawfora US died by self harm last November and his body was found about two weeks ago. An insurance valued at $4600 faces debt claims totaling $3900. Probate Court filed a schedule of the estate. George S Wilson received letters of administration to settle debts and pay the balance to widow Mrs Mary Crawford. At disappearance he was entitled to 390 part of his November salary as necessary to Admiral Dewey.
St Petersburg January 29 government law approves 4 percent bonds totaling 106 million rubles to replace 1903 04 issues. The new issue runs for four years and marks a major refinancing move in the Russian debt program.
New Vordan 19 Poultry and other items noted with mixed activity. Fowls and turkeys priced modestly with steady to firm trends in dairy, meats, and oils. Receipts tallied for Pennsylvanian and nearby sources while exports and wholesale orders appear uneven.
Regional market notes for Baltimore on January 2 cover flour, wheat, corn, oats, soy, and rye receipts with prices and bid levels. Trade activity notes steady or unchanged prices across flour and dairy products, with random listings for butter eggs sugar and related commodities.
New York notes firm to lower bids across staples with mixed activity in receipts. Cotton and wool values show modest gains while cattle and hogs trade softer. Sheep and lambs steady with steady to lower tone. calves and stockers influenced by wholesale demand. Shipments and market estimates put total receipts near two thousand for livestock, with price fluctuations across categories.
Fragmented report from the Washington cattle market lists lambs calves hogs and cows with prices per cwt and per pound in unclear formats. It references various grades and figures such as prime and common categories and includes stray numbers like 42505 and 328% amid rough OCR text.
An advertisement asserts sixty years of experience with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and urges readers to consult their doctor about its use for coughs colds bronchitis hoarseness and throat and lung weakness. It claims doctor endorsement builds confidence and asks readers to seek professional advice.
Toledo market notices show oil quotations with Lima prices and city balances, plus treasury buys silver bullion totaling 206000 ounces at 55.975 cents per ounce. The report notes shipments and averages, while an editorials jab implies the value of advertising in the press.
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