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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
15
Prices rise with steel common leading as market breadth improves despite sparse turnover. Reports of crop damage in the Dakotas are downplayed while traders digest mixed news and list of rail lines and regional outputs influences appear.
In Georgetown a surge in gas certificate scrip activity by a prominent trader points to improving market conditions. A notable rise in Amalgamated Copper shares accompanies the movement, indicating broader bullish sentiment in the commodities sector.
Invoices and transfers received by W. B. Hisbps Company and related bankers on Wall Street and in Chicago appear to outline a Treasury handling sequence. The document references a stock exchange involvement and firm cooperation between national banks and brokers in processing securities and funds.
The local board saw Capital Traction 5 per cent bonds at 1001-4 with broad demand across issues. Traders note a healthier market tone as purchases spread, boosted by ongoing economic restarts and steady wage gains. Analysts expect some profit taking over the weekend, while overall sentiment remains cautiously bullish.
Metal market reports a quiet tin session with London unchanged at £130 2s 6d spot and futures £114 1. Local prices show minor shifts across commodities including copper, spelter, and iron, with various foundry grades steady. Poultry, dairy, and produce markets display modest gains and varied prices across items like turkeys, chickens, and vegetables in a typical late market summary.
On July 14 Chicago grain and hog markets faced broad weakness as weather outlooks and large scale selling weighed on prices. Wheat, corn, and oats fell with September futures posting lower opens and closes amid favorable Northwest weather and bearish reports. Hog values dropped with notable declines in pork prices, while overall market activity remained light as traders anticipated further volume in coming days.
New York July 1 Wheat receipts 44,900. Spot prices irregular with No 2 red around 2.41 and No 9 red 2.42 considered. Wisconsin and Dakotas show showers weakening demand with heavy arrivals pushing prices down. July futures close around 9.86. Corn receipts exports 54 and spot markets easy. Elevator prices for No 2 mixed at nominal levels. bear pressure weighs on options.
The New York cotton market opened steady but amid bearish crop reports and weak cables. Short selling remained scarce yet quick cover rallies emerged as prices fluctuated, with traders noting cautious public operators and a focus on new crop positions.
Special to The Washington Post reports a dull New York stock market midday due to hot winds or heat in Wall Street. Trading narrowed with scant volume while Rock Island preferred sagged yet bonds held firm. Southern Pacific surged to a two month high, and the market closed stronger after late buying.
James Speyer, departing on his annual European trip, says the financial outlook has improved and will continue. He argues Americans will not elect Bryan, notes railroads need adjustment, expects reduced idle cars and unemployment upon return, and cites easier credit aiding a gradual return to normal business.
The Adriatic will carry a rich convoy of financiers to Europe, including James Speyer of Speyer & Co, Victor Marowetz, L. C. Weir of Adams Express, George F. Baker and Fischer A. Baker of First National Bank, Rudolph Weis of Modiety Trust, Joan Lo Waterbury of Manhattan Trust, Charles Steele of J. P. Morgan & Co, Cornelius Cuyler, John Lee of International Mercantile Marine, J P Johnestock Jr, and A G Spreckels, representing hundreds of millions in American investment.
New York markets show mixed prices across poultry butter eggs and grains with steady to weak trends in lards hides and hogs. A claimed Rubens painting titled Descent from the Crags was found at St Nichol cathedral in Warsaw, drawing attention from art circles.
Financial notice touts first deed of trust notes secured on real estate in the District of Calumbus as stable investments. They do not rely on individual or corporate credit for stability and are exempt from personal property taxation. Available from $509 upward with an accompanying booklet.
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