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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1906

Page

9

Wall Street Seeks Gains as Markets Extend Upward

The Washington Post reports a buoyant stock day with broad gains led by Southern Pacific and Anaconda. Strong bets on dividends at Southern Pacific and parity with Amalgamated Copper drive buying while grain markets ease on white rust fears. Bank reserves show robust cash gains and expectations of a large weekly influx, with government financing activity surrounding the Panama Canal loan.

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Wall Street Rumors Tie Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and St Paul

Special to The Washington Post New York July 26 strong buying in Union Pacific Southern Pacific and St Paul hints at a common source at 7 Broadway headquarters of Standard interests. Rumors of closer ties among Harriman and J Paul systems circulate while London sells Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. Despite profit taking the bid remains persistent. Southern Pacific seen around 10 with long-held stock offered back near break even. Heavy Pennsylvania buying raises questions about shorts and potential for new securities rights or France funded finance.

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ICE MARKET AND COTTON REPORTS FROM NEW YORK

News from New York July 20 shows money on east easy at 2 percent and commercial rates firmer. Rates for sterling exchange and government bonds steady, with railroad bonds normal. The cotton market moved nervously upward late, opening lower on weak London cables but closing modestly down as buyers covered and late favorable weather hints emerged.

New York Ixty Avs Ss. Primo Mercantile Stertine Exchange

Metropolitan National Bank Leads Active Trading at Exchange

Market actions show Metropolitan National Bank rising on the day with strong support as 1000-share blocks and 35-share lots traded. National City Bank advanced to better levels, Jeene Cooper gained slightly, Mergenthaler held near Thursday prices, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone receded from 69, and traction stocks were generally dull with small deals.

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Wheat and corn futures ease on bear market pressure

New York quotes show wheat opening lower amid easy cables and London turmoil with Argentine crop hopes. late session liquidation and weekly clears pull futures down. Corn and oats exposures slip on favorable weather, with spot prices weak and options generally softer as markets digest reports.

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Chicago grain market shows weakness after favorable crop reports

Favorable crop news weighs on Chicago wheat prices with September futures down about ½ to ¾ cent. Corn slips around one cent as oats and provisions also retreat. Reports cite strong primary receipts and large Kansas Nebraska yields, though mid day rally arises on chart covering before dipping again.

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Washington Stock Exchange Closing Bid Quotes Summary

Readable sections show bids and prices for US stocks and bonds in the Washington market. Notable items include Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, Washington Railway and Electric, Mergenthaler Linotype, Metropolitan National Bank certificates, and district bonds. Summary notes a broad mix of common and preferred shares, certificates, and mortgage bonds with varied percent prices and several 1907 1909 issues, along with tariffs on insurance and trust stocks.

Capital Traction Mzh Washington Hadwig Electrle Common Raihway Electrle Preferred Chesapeate and Potomac Telephone Mergenthaler National City Bank Hoe Metropolitan National Pant WOU WEBER BELT call—Greene Copper United States Electric Light District of Columbia Philipping Land Purchase Capitol ‘Traction’ Railroad Anacastin and Potomac Bs Metropoitan Railroad Metropolitan Warroad Metropolitan Railroad Columbia Washington Railway H. i United States Electric Light Aebentura Improvement Ls Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Ss Washington Market Company Et Ga Potomac National Sata Depost and Trust Washington Loan and Trust American Security and Trust Union ‘Trust Company Security Washington Savings Bank Home Savings Bank Union Savings Bank Washinon Safe Deposit Company Bullroxd Capital_ Traction National Hank of Metropolitan Central Farmers and Mechanics American Wradex Lincoln Riggs National City Franklin Corcoran Fotomac Allagton National Union People'n Commercial Real Tatata Colombia Washington Tire Chesapeake and Fotomac Washingto Gas Georgatove Gas Ie ‘Typa Mergenthaler Linotype Lavdton Monotyna Creene Consolidated Copper Washington Maret Norfol Washington Stermboat Mitchell Mining Company Southern Public Service Corporation

Washington Market Quotation Report and Price Ranges

Wholesale prices for produce dairy and meats show high losses from undergrades and heavy receipts. Virginia and Southern stocks edge higher while butter and cheese demand remains steady. live poultry arrivals exceed needs and dressed poultry prices vary by cut. Vegetables fruits and grains display mixed steady to weak tones with regional variations across onions, apples, oranges, melons, and potatoes.

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Copper Market Shows Slightly Improved Tone

Boston reports Walkers copper letter says the metal market has a modestly better tone due to producers’ united stance rather than stronger demand. Copper held at 18 1/2 to 19 1/2 cents per pound, with small lots sold. spot copper scarce and mine output noted into September. London bearish copper setbacks failed to spark selling pressure. European buyers active, bear manipulators hurt by price recovery. Producers maintain prices near current levels as demand from mines remains steady and prospects for the year look brighter.

Boston Walker London Cogumors

Live Stock Market Report From New York and Baltimore

A dense early 20th century market bulletin summarizes receipts and prices across livestock and grains. Cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, hogs and stockers show varied demand with mixed gains and declines, while grain futures for corn, oats, and wheat edge lower or steady. Dressed meats and dairy products move in steady ranges, with notable price points for prime steers, hogs, veal, and lambs, alongside general market tone from Chicago and Baltimore reports.

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Washington cattle market prices and conditions report

Cattle markets show steady overall tone with steady demand for good quality cattle. Hogs and sheep prices mixed, lambs strong for choice quality while lower grades dull. calves softer but generally available. Cows range from fresh to dry conditions with varied prices across categories.

London and New York metal markets show mixed activity

The London tin market rose with spot at 1165 and futures 116.19, while copper and zinc in London and New York moved mixedly. Locally prices remained firm for some metals and dull for others, with copper and zinc showing narrow shifts and iron largely unchanged. Shipping and production data show modest activity across districts, with July balances and shipments reported for various regions.

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Fall Business Heav y I Gains Over Previous Years

Bradstreet's reports a broad upturn in retail and wholesale demand with clearance sales boosting fall orders, active building and stronger iron and steel sales, firmer lumber and rail earnings rising over year-ago figures. Foreign trade and bank clearings reach records while exports and cotton goods markets show improvement.

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Montana Zinc Mills Burned in Butte Fire

The Montana Zinc Company mills in Butte were destroyed by a fire started by a defective electric wire. The old Alice Mining Company silver mill, the state’s oldest of its kind, housed the plant. Total loss $195,000 with $30,000 insured. New York president C. E. Wiener. Fire uncontrolable due to water shortage.

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