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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
2
Trading opened with a modest tilt lower as selling momentum appeared briefly. Major rail shares showed resilience while Western Maryland and International Mercantile faced notable weakness. bond-like accents faded, and overall turnover shrank with statements hinting at cautious sentiment ahead of a potential market pause.
Special to The Washington Fast New York discusses July market dullness into August and the crop report's favorable tone. It notes optimism in banks, rumors about Union Pacific, and limited confidence in stock movements. Commentary covers wheat and corn tonnage prospects, Interborough Rapid Transit bond activity, and a curb sale detail.
New York Stock Market report notes activity on the day with bankers and traders in New York and Chicago Board of Trade as core venues. Reads like a market brief mentioning rates and exchanges in brief, non-detailed terms.
The page lists commodity prices and market activity including cattle hogs sheep and lambs receipts and prices. It notes steady or higher trends in livestock values and futures for cattle hogs and grains. It also covers US money market quotes and rail freight rates with regional references to Nevada Utah and Baltimore dated July 9.
Washington Stock Exchange excerpts show rates for utilities and industrials, with bonds, mining and insurance stocks, and trusts. Notable entries include Washington Gas, Electric, and Railway stocks, along with Metropolitan, American Security and Trust, and National Savings and Trust listings. data references percentages, par values, and miscellaneous bond notes across several sectors.
A fragmented market note outlines wholesale lots and pricing for fruits, vegetables, and poultry. It cites state influences, fluctuating turkey and duck prices, and recent trends indicating shifting demand and seasonal factors across New York, Virginia, and North Carolina markets.
July grain prices rise with wheat and corn led by strong cash demand and improved forecasts. Government data and export activity supported futures while belated selling by some western mills tempered gains. Reports show tight old crop stocks and bullish cash market signals on the day, with prices near session highs and steady nearby futures.
The Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes a substantial revival in iron and steel, with output near full capacity and broad demand across railroads and construction. It cites cheap money and tariff passage as confidence boosters, alongside rising cotton goods prices and higher leather costs affecting shoe markets. Export breadstuffs lag behind last year, while mixed signals emerge from cotton markets and wholesale dry goods purchasing.
Wheat receipts total 3630 by exports with a firm spot market and mixed bids. Corn receipts 3400 bushels with spot offerings and a cautious tone. oats and barley show limited activity. Prices in several futures contracts edge higher on expectations of Southwest weather and seasonal demand.
Judge Aukam rules in the municipal court that a perfect system of checking allows withholding value when articles are not returned. Mrs Honesty, a washer, testified her method proved $1105 in goods not returned, leading to a verdict that Mrs Smith must pay $94.55 instead of $60 for the laundry services.
Secretary Hester notes the July 9 statement of global cotton supply totals. Visible American cotton amounts reach 2,230,969 bales, with weekly totals of 1,756,961 and last year 1,461,900. Other nations including Egypt, Brazil, India show varied levels, while Britain and Europe hold significant shares. The United States reports 461,008 bales in the latest figures, with comparisons to prior periods.
Justice Barnard in Leesburg orders Charles K Thomson to pay Jessie B Thomson $79 monthly alimony plus court costs and counsel fees after a 1907 Virginia divorce was challenged as invalid in Illinois. The ruling notes previous similar cases and details contested marriage and separation events. The decree restates that the Virginia decree was not valid outside the state, yet alimony and costs are awarded.
The engineer department plans a dust free pavement on the Connecticut avenue bridge and approaches to curb dust clouds from passing vehicles. Conway Bo Munt, engineer of high maya, began arranging improvements after a protest signed by one of the reagenta run appeared in The Post waste day. The project aims to end complaints about dust causing discomfort to pedestrians and riders, though only a temporary railway has been built so far.
Frank Baur filed suit for damages against Signisering Car and Coach Company seeking $5900 for injuries alleged to have been caused by a chauffeur of the firm. The petition, by Campbell and Emmma Carrington, states the driver attacked George J P Baur on Maryland Avenue between Third and Fourth streets NE on November 5, striking him with a tin can and tape.
The Copper Producers Association reports a monthly figures drop in copper stocks to 154 858 061 pounds, down 14 996 08 from May. June production reached 116 567 400 pounds, a fall of 1 788 653 from May, with June consumption at 19 597 873 pounds, down 348 505 from May.
NY Produce on York reports mixed commodity prices with steady to firm trends. Wheat, rye flour, hay, corn meal, and hides show stability while eggs, dairy, flour, and fats reflect modest movement. livestock and cotton futures remain steady. notable items include creamery receipts, cheese prices, and pork with slight firmness.
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