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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1911

Page

2

Stocks Rise on Broad Market Lift Led by Railroads

A buoyant New York trading session saw broad gains with railroad stocks leading the advance as sentiment improved. Steel trade shows better tones, outside business expands, and railroad earnings reports bolster the market. Foreign buying was strong, and Missouri, Kansas and Texas bonds sold in Paris at par.

New York Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Great Northern Northern Pacific American Tobacco Securities American Tobacco Supreme Courts Tobacco Missouri Kansas Texas Stock Exchange

Copper Merger Plans Face Legal Limits Yet Possible Amalgamations Talk

Washington dispatch notes no firm action on a large copper merger. Legal hurdles from Standard Oil and tobacco cases deter a full consolidation, but producers may pursue targeted mergers like Amalgamated with Butte and Calumet. Discussions point to Inspiration, Miami, and Guggenheim firms joining Amalgamated’s list, with plans advancing amid daily strategy reviews.

Washington Font New York Bia Amalgamated Butte Calumet Hecla

Washington market and stock exchange notices and prices

Regular call prices for Capital Yaction and various utilities listed with bids and volumes. Includes Potomac Electric Light Norfolk and Washington Steamboats Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric mentions, plus bonds, stocks, and market notes from New York trading and livestock receipts and prices across multiple markets.

Local Stock Exchange Moves as Washington Gas Leads Activity

The local stock market revived with Washington Gas drawing interest after a week of inactivity. Transactions included a ten share deal at 88%, a rapid trade pushing prices to 89, and several bids for larger blocks. Major movers included Washington Railway and Electric, Capital Traction, United States Trust, National Union Insurance, and Merienthaler. Eldridge E. Jordan resigned as president of United States Trust, with Dc. W. Warden named acting president.

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Philadelphia Markets Half-Year Reported Dairy and Produce

Philadelphia markets report steady to firm conditions across commodities. Corn and oats show firmness, butter and eggs hold near previous levels, while cheese and poultry stay quiet. potatoes unchanged. Prices listed for various grades and regions reflect current receipts and market activity.

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New York Grain Markets End Mixed on Wheat and Corn futures

New York on June 2 reports wheat firm on bullish Western crop signals and cargo prospects, while easing later as shipments loom. No. 2 red Oktober, No 1 northern Duluth and other grades cited with minor declines. Corn futures idle, No 2 export term quoted with slight losses. oats and barley show minimal movement amid steady to firm tones. Receipts and shipments tallied across cereals.

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Trade Outlook Quietly Buoyant Amid Bargain-Wary Confidence

New York June 2 R G Dun and Company reports continued conservatism with growing confidence in trade as uncertainties ease and crop prospects improve. Export demand remains strong, Canada shows brisk activity, steel prices fall yet demand tightens, cotton goods hold higher values, and overall business sentiment edges up despite curtailment and price readjustments.

New York R. G. Dun & Company Canada Pittsburg United States Bradstreet

Downbeat Turkish Pact Delays New York Rail Concession

Turkish parliament postponed until November any decision on the New York syndicate’s railway concession. State Department officials say the setback likely ends hopes for favorable Turkish action unless sentiment reverses. Officials suspect German and Russian influence affected the move, though no official message confirms this. The proposed concession would have intruded on territory now utilized by a German railroad and mining concession, prompting German government intervention.

New York State Department Turkey Black Sea

Paris Bourse Listing for Atchison Santa Fe Stock Framed

Paris notes the official listing of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad common stock on the Paris bourse after an oversubscribed offering. Opening price 605 francs, close 64 francs. This marks the first American railroad stock traded on the parquet. The report also lists wholesale fruit and vegetable prices with scattered figures for eggs, butter, and produce across regional markets.

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Paris Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe

Record Cotton Harvest Seen At 14 Million Bales In 1911

Government experts estimate the United States cotton crop will exceed 14 million bales this year, aided by 35,004,000 acres and unusually favorable weather. The May 25 conditions suggest a yield of 198 pounds per acre, with dry May weather aiding cultivation and good color. If planting acreage is reduced to about 34 million acres, the unprecedented crop would be achieved, surpassing the 1904 peak of 13.5 million bales.

Crop Reporting Board the Agricultural Department

New York Cotton Markets React to Government Crop Report

The first crop report of the season shows 87.8 percent condition and 4.7 million acres more, sparking a brief price drop then steady trade. Analysts see potential for a very large crop if the growing season cooperates, with demand expected to be heavy. Prices show a quiet close with various near term futures listed.

New York

Baltimore Markets: Grain and Livestock Prices June Market

Baltimore markets report dull wheat and corn prices with firm oats and nominal rye. Eggs vary by region, butter prices rise then vary, and live poultry and ducks show mixed small-to-large weight rates across Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia Ohio and West Virginia with local shifts in rolls and butter products.

New York Pennsylvania Earbhy Hennery Middle West Rio Santas Cordova Bermuda Maryland Virginia Ohio West Virginia

Metal Market News From New York and London

The Metal Market reports copper futures and spot ranges in New York and London with arrivals of 310 tons and exports of 350 tons for the month. Copper prices for lake and electrolytic grades are noted, along with iron warrants and local foundry references.

New York London Custom House Lake Cleveland Foundry Northen Foundry Northern Foundry Southern South- Wed Soft

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