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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
23
The Washington Must reports a compressed stock market with 72 000 shares traded, marking a record low and a minimal response to government fund withdrawals from banks. Prices show net gains with steel issues notably strong, weather favorable, and overall activity subdued near the close.
In a frenzied session the New York Stock Exchange saw only about four transactions amid scattered activity. Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company subscriptions surpassed expectations as the reorganization plan nears completion, with a new board to include bankers and plans to dispense with a receiver by September 1. Bears remain vocal while traders favor buying on recessions as price momentum trends upward since January.
A chaotic OCR appears to report Boston and New York closing prices and a New York bank statement. It outlines copper, lead, zinc, and iron market activity, plus bank reserves, deposits, and loan figures, with scattered figures for cash on hand and federal reserve status. The summary notes quiet markets, slight gains in local prices, and changes in deposits and reserves across several banks and trust companies.
Wholesale market report from Washington lists eggs with steady pricing in nearby Virginia and surrounding states, butter creamery grades and dairy items with assorted prices, cheese market notes, live and dressed poultry including turkeys and chickens with per pound rates, dressed meats with calf and other cuts, vegetables with barrel, bag, and per unit pricing, fruits like apples oranges pears and berries with per barrel or per box figures, and note of slow market for vegetables and fruits with several regional price points.
Tolly 3.-Vicennal n AaweH appoints Thomas F. mond of Newark and Sidney Mitchel of Chicago receivers for United Boxboard and Paper Co. Lockport Felt Co. of New York filed the application. the boxboard firm did not oppose. Total bonded debt $3,880,000. Interest drained working capital. business malaise cited. Company assets including sixteen mills total $21,035.88. liabilities $34,19.45. Plan of reorganization contemplates plant consolidation, floating debt payment, and capital stock reduction.
Grain prices show mixed movement as corn and oats struggle while wheat opens weak then steadies. Northwest demand remains soft with exports around 464,000 bushels. traders await further guidance as funds, commissions and a brief session limit activity. Prices edge higher late, led by wheat and corn on cautious optimism.
Secretary Cortelyou asserts the $60,000,000 deficit shown by Treasury statements is largely due to an antiquated bookkeeping system being overhauled. He argues ordinary receipts show a surplus and that bond proceeds and extraordinary expenditures distort the real fiscal picture, with comparisons to Europe and plans for clearer, revised statements.
Wall Street reports railroads order new equipment to meet growth with Great Northern St Paul Iowa Central Lackawanna and others placing box car refrigerator car and rail orders. Bond and stock activity shows limited trading, steel shares led by United States Steel amid mixed theories on price strength.
Market listing shows cattle priced per cwt with extra and various categories. Hogs, sheep, lambs, calves, and cows are tabulated with prime and common grades and per pound or per head figures, including range notes and commodity terms.
Money on call easy at 1 1/8 percent with a 1 percent ruling rate. Time loans weak and dull at 60 and 90 days around 2 percent. Sterling exchange firm with bankers’ bills near 4.3695 for demand and 4.8560 for 60 days. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
Live Stock Markets from New York and Chicago show mixed cattle feeds, calves and sheep listings. Receipts in New York include steers, cows, bulls and veals with varied prices, while Chicago reports steady cattle and rising lambs, with distinct ranges for heavy, medium and light stock across categories.
Baltimore markets report daily prices for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, hay, and cheese with receipts and exports. Butter and eggs hold steady amid mixed grain futures, while sugar and cotton markets are unchanged or closed.
A Dun's Review summary notes June produced better results than any month since October, boosting confidence for the future. Trade is steady despite holidays and protests, with manufacturing resuming and inventories being rebuilt.
The Harris will dated May 8 and June, belongs to Edwin H Harris of Harris & Shafer jewelry. It leaves all property to his wife Augusta Harris. A testamentary letter filed for probate allocates twenty shares of Marris & Shafer Co stock in trust for son George McL Harris, with American Security and Trust Co as trustee. Harris died June 24.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure for short breath, palpitations, and feeble pulse, claiming strong heart action and relief for chronic heart trouble. A testimonial from Mrs. Line Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio reports dramatic improvement after using the medicine, with a money back guarantee if the bottle fails to sell.
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