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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
19
U S metal market shows limited movement as copper prices rebound from a London decline. Traders note pressure from New York Central and Union Pacific amid mixed quota news and brief congestion in rail traffic.
The New York bond market and stock exchanges show mixed activity as Schwab protests Cuban policy and a salt bill could shift ore duties. Bethlehem Steel and other eastern firms gain access to Cuba, while Chicago stocks rebound after a sharp dip. Reports of Pittsburgh strikes and Ontario and Western movements frame a volatile session with Amalgamated Copper paying a dividend and Reading stock advancing, as unions and finance converge in a tense market portrait.
Historical ledger style summary notes mixed commodities and bonds quoted in New York on July 23. Mentions wheat futures, corn and oats receipts, rice, and various regional rail and electric bonds with prices and par values. Also references livestock receipts, beef and veal prices, and general market activity across exchanges.
London and County Banking concerns announce amalgamation with united capital around 71,003,000 and 108 branches in Greater London plus nearly 200 provinces outlets. The deal awaits shareholder approval and is hailed as a major mercantile merger in the city. The report also notes wheat, grain, and cotton market movements and price shifts across New York and Duluth exchanges.
The English tin market rose with spot at 138 8 and futures at 134 12 64, while copper advanced sharply and London metal prices climbed. Spelter and other metals showed gains locally, with mixed activity in electrolytic tin and related alloys amid firm conditions and regional price differences. The piece also notes a rise in the visible cotton supply and regional market activity in New Orleans and Britain.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line faces a rule change allowing its convertible 4 percent bonds to be admitted by the exchange. Officials announce receipts for the full paid first installment and the unlisted issue may be admitted ahead of a governing committee ruling.
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