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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
9
More life in stocks outside public coming in as strength and activity distribute evenly through the week. American Smelting advances aggressively while Union Pacific remains a notable market reader in the final hour, signaling cautious optimism.
A Washington dispatch notes brokers shifting stocks as rust damage to the spring wheat crop spooks traders. A famed financier sold 96000 shares to avoid a crop blow, then found it hard to repurchase. Analysts describe creeping bulls, proactive operators pushing prices, and expectations of further activity amid crop and railroad stock shifts.
The New York bond and stock market showed broader activity with prices edging higher. Analysts point to minor outside buying and broker encouragement as the Erie 4% second preferred dividend news influenced sentiment, while a mix of gains across rail and industrial issues supported a cautious uptick in trading.
New York market notes no change in cotton and eggs with light receipts and easy sales at quoted prices. Butter market steady with creamery, fancy and Western categories showing firm quotes, while government revenue receipts include $1,116,900 in National bank notes redeemed and miscellaneous customs revenue recorded.
The Washington Stock Exchange has seen six treasurers in twenty four years. Bar a small change, service has been marked by strong trust with no bond requirement or audit committee recorded. Brice J. Moses joined in May 1904 and earned lasting community confidence during his forty two years of life.
Brice J Moses, chosen at the annual election to assume office, has served diligently as a worthy successor. Born in the city on Jackson's Day 1862, his path included Page service in the House, time in a mercantile firm, and law studies. He advanced at the National Bank of the Republic, then served as assistant treasurer of Washington Loan and Trust, later starting his own business. He holds roles as vice president of Home Savings Bank, secretary and treasurer of Realty and Appraisal, and director of Washington Title Insurance.
The closing bid quotations show Washington Railway and Electric bonds, Metropolist certificates, and various banks and utilities trading. Notable entries include Mergenthaler Linotype at 19, Langton Monotype at 15, American Graphophone at 54, Washington Gas at 41, and several railroad bonds with prices around 100. Mixed results across preferred and common shares reflect a volatile session with numerous price points for railways, utilities, and trust stocks.
Dull and unchanged wheat and corn prices with July and September quot at 86% and 604 caked respectively. Rye near by 5960. eggs firm. cheese firm. sugar strong. Articles of Incorporation filed for Robert Machine Company and Milford Pigevory Company. Grippy headache cure advertised with Catarrhal Powder from G. Affleck and Stone & Poole.
Vice President Hieston presided with decorum as bank stocks led gains. Riggs Bank and Bank of Washington saw top prices, while Lanston and Greene Copper showed brisk activity. Trading reflected scarce shares and rising bids, with Washington Gas and Washington Railway also advancing.
New York July 2 rye and barley show nominal gains on strong cables amid Northwest weather worries while corn receipts rise. oats remain steady. Spot rye and barley prices mixed with local weakness in some grains. futures close with slight declines and modest upticks across configurations.
Chicago grain notes show official rain forecast for Minnesota and the Dakotas boosting wheat. September wheat gains on damp outlook, aided by Liverpool trends and improved demand, then slips on profit taking. Corn weakens on harvest weather and heavy liquidation. Provisions higher on light advance.
The report indicates a generally favorable progress era with some price declines in cas core and weakness in options. Prices moved within a narrow band as shorts bought to recover early losses, closing fairly steady. Receipts reached 269 car, with weak liquidation noted in oats and provisions under fair demand amid a steady fever outlook supporting provisions. September futures opened higher then fell, with local receipts forecast for wheat, corn, oats, and hogs, while lard and ribs posted gains and the ystlow fever situation remained controlled.
Live stock markets report July 27 show cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts across major markets. New York listings include beaves, cattle, hogs, and lambs with mixed firmness and varied price ranges. Chicago summaries note strong cattle demand, mixed hog prices, and robust sheep figures, highlighting prime steers and Texas and Western fed cattle with notable price spreads.
Germany seeks a new commercial treaty with the United States as talks progress, with previous pacts expiring around November 20. The Senate will likely take up the pact next session, aiming for favorable tariff terms and reciprocal reductions to aid American exports, after discussions between President and German ambassador Baron Speck von Sternburg.
Commissioner Richards of the General Land Office says mineral locations may be made in Uintah Indian reservation lands Utah recently reserved for forestry as in other forest reserves. He notes about 50 000 acres will be held for irrigation reclamation by the government and not subject to entry. He denies remarks reflecting on Salt Lake residents and says few registrants are genuine settlers.
The first report of the receiver of the First National Bank of Topeka Kansas, closed July 3, 1905, totals assets as good seven million six hundred fifty six thousand two hundred ninety five dollars, doubtful one million two hundred ninety two thousand four hundred ninety five, worthless one hundred twenty nine thousand one hundred fifty eight, liabilities one million six hundred sixty thousand five hundred thirty seven, with specific deposits and drafts listed and Devlin collateral value uncertain.
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