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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1906

Page

9

Market Weakens After Morning Strength In Rail Shares

The Washington Post reports early stock activity showed little change from yesterday but gains in St. Paul Northern Pacific and Great Northern pref shares. Morning strength faded after midday as selling intensified, with Colorado Fuel and Iron notably dropping and overall market pressure increasing.

Grain and market notes from New York and Midwest

Market chatter reports mixed commodity prices with grain and livestock in New York and Ohio markets. Wheat futures rose on export demand and crop outlook while corn, oats, and rye show varied activity. butter, cheese, and fuel oils steady amid trading quiet and receipts listed.

TSMR Atgamer New York Duluth Ita Tauin

Wall Street Gossip Tracks Western Stock Reversal

Special to The Washington Post reports a major Western house buying stocks this morning signaling short covering. The move spurred a late market drive that dragged prices, with Colorado Fuel and Iron first to slip while Westerns led selling. Foreign finance sources appeared to offer funds as the week advances, and speculation swirled around Great Northern ore lands talks. The late session push sent prices lower yet left key shares in a tug of war between optimism and caution.

Washington Post New York Trred Colorado Swan Col Cob Treasury London Steal Corporation

Stock Exchange Close Mirrors Early Week Losses in Copper

Copper led a heavy session as Greene and Mitchell Mining declined about half a point each. Mitchell Mining traded 3,000 shares with after-call activity and price slip to 51-8 regular and 51-2 options, while Greene Copper moved to 201-4 regular and 205-8 options. Traders watched a rare block in Farmers and Mechanics Bank at 271-2 to 181-5 as Mergenthaler and Lanston heard brisk activity. End-of-day quotes covered a wide array of bonds and equities, with district and railway issues noted and the market reflecting ongoing liquidation fears. A notable corporate update cited Albert F. Fox’s re election as president of the National Union Fire Insurance Company alongside a full board slate.

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Market Basket Finds Fresh Prices at Local Market

Fruits show improved quality and lower prices with Georgia peaches at 9 cents per peck and plums at $1.50 per peck. Blackberries and raspberries vary by quality, cantaloupes 5 to 16 cents, watermelons 5 to 10 cents, tomatoes 80 cents per peck or 10 cents per pound, cucumbers 20 cents per dozen, new potatoes 40 cents per peck, beans 30 cents per peck, green peas 10 cents per peck. Catfish steaks emerge as a notable item with Mississippi shipments and 10 cents per pound pricing. poultry market remains quiet.

Virginia Soucharn New York State Steddy Ormimex California Georgia Mississippi

Live Stock Markets Across Cities Stir Trade

Market reports from New York Chicago and Baltimore show steady to firm prices across cattle calves sheep and hogs. Receipts in New York and Baltimore described with price ranges for steers cows bulls and veals, while Chicago notes higher hogs and mixed cattle strength amid foreign buying chatter and hot weather.

New York Comson Liverpool London Chicago Hutchior Union Stock Yards Baltimore W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange North Dakota We &G Coty Meike Sherks Commission Hookea Binefest Manitoba Duluth Minneapolis St. Louis Kansas City Tiitfnoia

New York Cotton Market Mixed as Prices Hover Near Decline

From New York to Chicago markets the cotton trade showed uneven activity with prices steadying after a slight drop. Reports note 76 000 bales sold and early declines followed by modest rallies as traders covered positions and awaited fresh crop news from the eastern belt.

Ers F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of ‘Trade Claus W. B. Hibbs & Co New York

Judge Lands fines railroad in rebate case in Kansas City

Judge Landis at United States District Court fined the Chicago and Alton Railroad 40,000 total for two counts of granting rebates to Schwarzschild and Sulzberger Co. Officials John Fairhorn and Pred Wann each drew 10,000. Defendants plan appeals.

Chicago Landis United States District Court Alton Raiflroad Kansas City John Fairhorn Pred “A. Wann Schwarzschild &, Sulzberger Co Burlington

Dooms Part Of Town In Centralia Coal Move

Residents of Centralia, Pennsylvani a, owning property valued at seven thousand dollars, were notified by Lehigh Valley Coal and Iron Company to remove their buildings. The company plans to mine coal pillars beneath the surface, likely causing subsidence that would wreck the structures. The affected area lies near Centralia’s business district, and owners seek legal avenues to restrain the pillar removal.

Modal Weshingtos Wilkesbarre Centralia Lehigh Valley Coal and Iron Company

Scarcity of Labor Grows in Pig Iron Trade

Cleveland Ohio July 11 The Iron Trade Review reports labor scarcity rising in manufacturing centers with migration to wheat fields and coke region workers leaving for cooler posts. Pittsburg district mills show orders 0 3 percent above last year. The week brings quiet firm ness in pig iron with billets short though Illinois Steel to supply billets. The American Bridge Co posts record six month sales, railroads boost bridge orders, coke prices firm and output down. Wire mills busy with capacity expansion planned for fall.

Gleveland Ohio The Iron Trade Review Pittsburg Chicago Uhnols Steel Company American Bridge Company

William S Alley Suspended From New York Stock Exchange

William S Alley, a member of the New York Stock Exchange since 187%, was suspended after a judgment for 23000 on a note obtained against him in court yesterday. The case reportedly involves a small seal amount. Government receipts and expenditures figures follow, noting internal revenue and customs totals.

William S. Alley New York Stock Exchange New York The Stock Exchange Exchange Alley Tim Aliey

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