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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
9
The market shows modest gains with widespread rallying stocks led by Union Pacific as European markets rise. Traders note improved winter wheat harvest reports but doubt the strength of today’s bank statement while bank notes and earnings forecasts influence sentiment.
A late session bear push sought to force down remaining stock after a bull move. Traders noted pressure on Reading, Paulii, Southern Pacific, copper, and steel shares as large holders watched from the sidelines. In London, prices rose slightly while New York opened near London levels. Bank concerns centered on $10 million in government deposits and shifting call money, with high rates and cautious lending. Westinghouse notes drew praise for rapid placement, reflecting strong regional investor interest in Western Pennsylvania.
The Bradstreet bank clearings for the week ended July 11 show a total of 3 482 693 000, up from 32 46 000 last week, with Canadian clearings at 97 545 009 against 182 228 000 the prior week and 5 etc. The document lists regional figures for cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Newark, Wilmington, Wheeling, and Birmingham, noting totals and per cent changes.
The report lists closing quotations for a wide range of securities and commodities. It includes bank receipts, government funds, and various bonds with values, plus active stock quotes for railroads, utilities, and major corporations.
The bond list shows Capital Traction up to 198 1 3 with bids around 178 and heavy activity. Washington Railway and Electric at 114 with Potomac Light including 190 42 shown. indications point to brokers holding many buy orders. Greene Cananea and insurance shares weaken as New York trends press into a cautious market with further expected banking and brokerage activity.
The Boston Commercial notes a 3 cent per pound concession from peak copper prices, with Lot copper at 22% to 23 cents and Electrolytic copper around 2 to 2.5 cents. It cites Calumet and Hecla and Pharoa Daige & Interarts exporting at 3 cents for lake copper and 22 cents for electrolytic, as producers signal a return to market activity amid a wind-down of the prior price boom.
The Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie Railroad directors voted to raise capital stock to 200000 dollars with one third preferred and two thirds common. The original issue was 710000 dollars when 800 miles of track existed. Now about 290 miles operate and stock is offered at par. only about 9000 dollars of the new stock will be issued initially to shareholders.
Market report shows steers in demand, cows steady, heifers and bulls mixed. Veals firm with high prices for choice. lambs opened lower on heavy receipts. hogs sold mixed with rough demand. Receipts include about 600 head of sheep and 1074 hogs.
Prices and demand across eggs butter cheese poultry and vegetables at Washington market. Includes specific quotes for butter, eggs, cheese quality grades, turkey and chicken, and fresh produce with regional notes and request for Sunday Post orders.
Sioux Falls shoppers and merchants sue to ICC over rail freight discrimination against Sioux Falls relative to Chicago territory. They seek Missouri River gate pricing from Chicago to Sioux Falls to align with Sioux City Omaha and Kansas City. Treasury buys 200000 ounces of silver in three instalments at San Francisco and Denver prices.
The New York cotton market ended a volatile session steady after active trading around 400 000 bales. Early losses due to bear pressure and liquidation faded, with late months holding firmer on rumors of favorable weather and crop progress reports. Market nervousness persisted over potential renewed bear pressure amid private crop outlooks from Lew Dylan and southern spot market activity.
The listing shows prices and supply terms for cattle hogs sheep and calves under a fall market. It includes per hundredweight and per pound rates for calves hogs lambs cows and primes with notes on quality grades and freshness.
New Orleans July 12 Secretary Hester reports the world and American cotton totals. The visible U S supply stands at 3275 4a Walst versus 2450270 last week and 703 491 this year. Global totals show Great Britain and Europe 2 028 000, Egypt 300, India 700 patent, and the United States 408 010 against last year.
A telegraphic mining letter from Goldfield and Tonopah markets projects notable June production. It forecasts at least 30 million in gold output from July 1, highlights stock prospects and suggests profitable moves in gold, silver, and copper shares including Goldfield, Tonopah, Daly, Cobalt, and Nevada stocks with broad market optimism.
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