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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
9
Stocks rose amid a small trading volume with Steel Common leading gains. Reports of crop damage in the Dakotas were exaggerated and market strength appeared supported by cautious optimism. The session showed notable price advances in key issues despite thin turnover and broad market uncertainty lingering.
In Georgetown market activity shows traction in Gas Light Companys gas certificate scrip. A prominent trader predicts improvement will appear in the market. Amalgamated Copper shows a rise as investors eye stronger demand and steady domestic output.
A fragmentary report notes the involvement of W. B. Hisbps Co bankers at New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade in treasury dealings. It hints at treasury receipts or transfers amid interbank activity, reflecting unsettled conditions in midwinter markets.
Bonds again led the local curb market with Capital Traction 5 per cent at 1001 4 in $1,000 and $5,000 lots. Broad buying across issues signals a healthier tone for stocks, amid notes of general improvement and resumed business activity nationwide. warnings about profits-taking and freight-rate opposition temper gains as markets wait on election outcomes.
The metal market shows tin steady with London prices unchanged at 130 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence spot and futures 11 to 1. Locally prices mostly unchanged on iron and foundry products, with small shifts in copper and zinc. Poultry and meat prices are moderate with mixed demand, while produce like vegetables and fruits remains varied as market activity softens in a slow trading day.
In Chicago on July 14, grain and provisions slipped as selling pressure grew. Wheat and corn fell amid favorable Northwest weather and strong selling by commissions, while hog prices dropped sharply and oats showed weakness except for July delivery.
July 1 reports show wheat receipts at 44,900 with spot prices uneven as No. 2 red and No. 1 Northern shown. Prices drift lower amid heavy arrivals, showers in the Dakotas, and bear pressure in options. corn receipts and exports listed with spot margins easing.
The New York cotton market opened steady but near the end of the session showed weakness from bearish crop reports and sour cables. Prices fluctuated with quick upticks as shorts covered, while public operators stayed cautious. weekly crop data from Washington failed to spark a sustained rally.
Special to The Washington Post from New York July 4 details a dull stock market noon with weak Rock Island preferred and firm common, a surge in Southern Pacific shares, and rumors of a Rock Island reorganization. Mixed signals from rail bonds and other issues color the trading, while drought and crop talk temper Northwest markets.
James Speyer, bound for a Europe trip, predicts improving financial and business conditions in the United States. He notes that Taft’s defeat is unlikely, cites favorable crop prospects and easier credit, and expects fewer idle cars and less unemployment upon his return.
New York dispatch reports the steamer Adriatic will depart for Europe carrying a premier group of financiers. Among them are James Speyer of Speyer & Co and other top figures from Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, Adams Express, First National Bank, Manhattan Trust, J P Morgan, and International Mercantile Marine, representing hundreds of millions in capital.
A jumble of commodity listings from New York on July reports grain, poultry, butter, eggs, and cottonseed oil with varied receipts and steady to weak tone. Notable notes include dressed meats and cattle receipts, steady hog markets, and a Rubens painting allegedly found in Warsaw.
Financial notice touts first deed of trust notes on real estate in the District of Calumbus as high edge investments. They claim stability independent of individuals or corporate risk and exemption from personal property taxes. Booklet on Loans and Investments available, minimum $509.
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