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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
9
Prices for wheat and markets show a notable drop with final wheat lower as heavy selling stems from a single operator active for months. Export optimism improved though German bankers remain pursuing gold, while bankers push for margins and market expectations. price declines noted across sectors.
Special to The Wallington Past New York, July 10. Fear that John Mitchell might be nominated for vice president with Bryan and deliver a Democratic win weighed on the market. Real holders sold stocks, hoping to avoid losses if the ticket faltered, while observers noted more cautious liquidation than persistent selling. Strong trading showed varied responses as traders weighed dividend expectations and relative values, with St Paul and Northern Pacific among active reckonings.
A readable fragment covers New York stock market activity. It notes trading in securities and mentions key entities and locations in a garbled OCR form. The piece hints at market movements and potential notable listings but details are unclear.
The United States Treasury report shows quick market absorption of the latest reaction with persistent bullish sentiment among informed traders. Analysts cite limited stock dilution, strong broker optimism, and ongoing demand at Washington exchanges as markets digest the Democratic platform and tariff signals.
The Washington cattle market shows varied prices with cattle per owt at 6.00 down to 5.59 and sheep at 2.60 to 2.50, lambs and spring lambs noted with per pound values. Eggs supply is moderate with regional price contrasts and poultry demand steady as spring arrivals press on.
The New York grain market shows wheat prices rising to peaks amid favorable weather and strong demand. Reports indicate firm futures, with prices closing higher for September while noting resilient strength in tea and other commodities and ongoing pressure from millers and traders.
Market summary shows steady to firm tones in eggs cheese and sugar. Grain notes include No 2 white oats and Western corn with receipts around 9 2 and 64 762 bushels. bargains and demand cited for September and August deliveries. Prices listed for butter, creamery products, and sugar reflect little change from prior readings.
R G Dun and Company reports in its weekly trade review that commercial progress shows further net gains with favorable reports, though midsummer dullness remains. Structural iron and steel demand rises, textile output still curtails, leather sales improve, and demand extends from India to Manila while exports to South America grow.
New York live stock markets report 277 head of cattle receipt with steers steady to higher across common and medium grades. Calves receipts 262 with veals firm. butter milk steady. Pigs and mutton receipts noted with varying price ranges. overall market shows activity and price shifts across cattle and veal segments.
The listing shows per pound rates for roosters ducks small geese turkeys and hens with prices like 13 and 14 cents and 20 cents for ducks and turkeys. It also notes dressed calves hog dressed meats country cured hams and wares with varying quality and prices and a lengthy vegetables section including potatoes cabbage peppers tomatoes and more with per bushel per crate and per basket quotes.
A fragmentary market note lists assorted items and prices across meats dairy grains and industrials. Items include chickens, turkeys, cheese, wool, cottonseed, rosin, sugar, coffee, and peanuts with scattered figures and locations such as Caney Bogata Central America and Liverpool mentioned amidst steady or unchanged receipts and values.
The July 1 metal market report indicates copper futures down about 3d abroad to 1997.7s, with spot prices around 28.05 and futures near 28. The market for other metals remains mixed as local prices hold steady despite international shifts.
Health officials note 156 infant deaths in the latest tally, with a drop from the previous week. Typhoid cases rise to 26, cases of diarrhea and pneumonia still present, and overall mortality rates remain a concern amid ongoing public health monitoring.
A distressed report outlines printers pressing for increased pay as discussions with government printing officials unfold. The executive committee includes Jason Waterman and A M Lawson, with members from bookbinders and machinery operators debating policy and wage hikes.
Frank A Sebring was appointed police court clerk following the death of Clerk Potts. Willard S Adkins, formerly a district auditors clerk, will act as deputy clerk. Both appointments, confirmed by Judge Kimball and Judge Mullowney, were announced yesterday. Adkins sworn in at noon. Sebring served nine years as a court clerk and a financial clerk.
Moonlight trips on the Potomac lure Weebington residents, with Jamestown service sparking larger crowds. Attractions include a decorated palatial setting, the marine band, diving acts, and Sunday concerts drawing music lovers to the Shore evenings.
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