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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
10
New York July 9 trading showed renewed bearish sentiment with broader stock declines led by Canadian Pacific which fell to a new yearly low amid heavy volume. Despite favorable copper stock figures and a government crop report, losses persisted as bears leveraged weak sentiment and limited bond demand.
In Washington the grain and poultry markets display uneven quotes with No. red wheat steady, corn dull, and various live poultry prices per pound for old hens and spring chickens. Eggs and butter carry Maryland and Pennsylvania price ranges, while Chicago and New York futures outline hogs, cattle, sheep, and veal movements with modest gains and losses. Copper and tin markets in New York and London present nominal to steady quotes, reflecting a cautious commodities snapshot.
Washington cattle market reports price quotes for spring lamp per Tb medium hogs per 100 pounds veal calves and sheep and veal as listed with various per pound rates.
The report notes a June drop of 500000 tons in unfinished steel orders bringing total to 5825000 tons, the smallest in a year, with comparisons to January highs and 1908 bullishness. Copper Producers’ data show stock declines and production/delivery shifts. Canadian Pacific denies stock issue. Maine Central changes CEO. Bank of France to show decreases in sold and silver holdings.
In New York on July 9 the cotton market rose further as traders and local bulls covered positions. Hot dry weather in the South, rising talk of insect damage to the new crop, and ongoing shipments from local stocks fueled the advance. Futures moved higher on renewed demand.
Butter firmer at West 27 creamery extra 7 Sty 20. Eggs firm and unchanged. Cheese steady. Wheat No 2 red spot and July export 9 14 4 92. No 1 Northern Duluth export 9 9 15 1.00%4. No 2 yellow natural local 69% 70. Oats lower No 2 white 47%4. Poultry alive higher fowls 18 4719. Dressed firm unchanged. Potatoes firm and unchanged.
Money on call holds at 2 percent with last loan and closing bids at 2 percent. Time loans show 60 days at 3 and 90 days at 4 1/2 percent, six months at 5 percent. Prime paper around 6 percent. Sterling exchange firm with bankers’ bills at 4.8925 for 60 day bills and 4.86 for demand. Commercial bills 4.52. Bar silver 8?8. Mexi can dollars 8. Government bonds weak, rail road bonds heavy.
Efforts to boost trading on the local exchange yielded little interest beyond Washington Gas and Capital Traction. A total of 215 shares changed hands with prices from 88 to 814. Brokers held out for higher bids but buyers stayed within current levels as the call closed with 1147-8 bid and 1151-3 asked. The bond call posted no sales and overall demand remained weak.
New York and regional market notes show quiet butter with varied receipts, steady cheese and meat prices, and firm lard and fats. Cottonseed oil and refined sugars remain firm while coffee weakens. wheat, corn, oats, and barley futures ease amid cash pressure and export sales, with July at 97 and nearby months lower.
New York dispatch notes that if current precedents hold, members of the Federal reserve board will be tempted to join national banks after serving in government. The piece cites former Treasury secretaries and comptrollers who moved to bank positions, and argues salaries in government pale against private offers, making the board a potential stepping stone to top banking posts.
Bank runs eased as receivers prepare liquidation of First Second National. McKeesport bank poised to reopen after reorganizing officers. Receivers for six American Water Works units named to protect assets amid debts. Examiner Hann to report to Kane before government action on possible violations.
The Treasury and Comptroller investigate Oscar C. Telling’s meteoric rise from Denver clerk to president of the First Second National Bank, detailing his rapid promotions, power struggles, and the consolidation of Pittsburgh banks. Authorities seek motives behind Comptroller Murray’s approval of the merger.
The Department of Agriculture reports crop conditions as of July 1 with figures for winter wheat spring wheat corn oats barley rye potatoes tobacco hay and apples. Notable metrics include corn at 36.9 percent condition with a 27.8 bushel per acre yield and total production near 2.972 billion bushels while potatoes show 86.2 percent condition and 93.1 bushels per acre yielding about 345 million bushels.
In the U S Court for the eastern district of Virginia Judge Edmund Waddill presided as the defense for Arthur Shanks alias Arthur West rested after witnesses including alleged victims testified. The jury deliberated without reaching a verdict and was sequestered until 10:30 this morning. District Attorney D Lawrence Groner and A D A T W Smith led the government. Shanks was represented by Ambrose Moncure Gloth and Machen. Also reported were highway hearing plans for the Accotink turnpike and a charter granted to Arlington Trust Company with officers Wiley Stearns Wibert and Co. Currier's body was sent for burial in Albemarle. real estate and land sales by Appleh and Appich were noted along with a Fairfax county land sale.
Virginia and nearby states show strong demand for fruits and vegetables with a wide range of prices for fresh produce. Market notes include live poultry, butter, cheese, eggs and a long list of vegetables and fruits with varying crate, basket, and per box pricing across regional suppliers.
Toledo and Oil City market notes show Wooster at 1.91 Lima prices 1.34 1.39 Indiana 1.34 with July balances 2.50 Rune 100000 average 119977 shipments 103704 average 116293. Post Want Ads Are Free in The Port classified columns offering free advertising.
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