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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
9
Financial activity dominated by large operators with a cautious tone on anti‑injunctions. Chicago trading showed greater turnover with bond and grain markets mixed, reports say the day was strictly financial and influenced by political factors but no drastic shifts occurred.
Disjointed OCR fragment shows references to New York stocks, Web Hite & Co, and Chicago Board of Trade elements. Indicates unsettled trading with unclear details and partial names.
Market notes show wheat and corn prices steady to rising with near term futures mixed. Receipts include 67 bushels Santher white corn and 316s oats. freight conditions quiet. butter and sugar futures largely unchanged. prices reflect moderate demand and regional export activity.
The market summary notes dull activity in New York and London with prices for copper, lead, and tin falling or steady. Copper declines to around 483 by some quotes while lead closes at 68 and futures near 103, and a quiet London session shows soft or mixed movements across several soft commodities and metals.
The local market, steadied by political conditions, firmed in spots with Georgetown gas rising to 34 on 23 share lots and Capital Tracton steady at 10. Brokers note cautious follow ups and a late relapse. A prominent trader foresees Chicago guidance and Taft nomination shaping next week’s tone.
A partial OCR of stock quotes shows withdrawals and bids across multiple sectors. Listings include Railroads Gas Utilities Mergenthaler Linotype and various banks and insurers with prices and bid-ask ranges observed on Washington Exchange records.
Almost a year after opening, United States Trout Company moves to a larger building at 6 G Street, taking over space from National City Bank. Charles W. Warden of Bristol, Tennessee, is installed as first president, with H Bradley Davidson remaining in the presidency. Market news notes wheat prices firming on new Western data, with fluctuations and higher tone, while corn and oats activity shows mixed receipts and prices.
Chicago June grain markets moved on rising harvest expectations and ongoing wet weather. Wheat futures rose then fell with July closing lower, while corn climbed on general demand and rain forecasts. Oats and soybeans showed limited gains amid varied receipts and renewed activity from commission houses.
The New York cotton market showed modest advances in early trading with a net rise of about one point as buyers and sellers weighed improved conditions in the Southwest and bullish rumors. Prices closed around the best levels, with reports of supply and weather factors influencing activity and speculative sentiment fluctuating through the session.
The page lists closing prices and bond figures for American issues in New York during January. It records bid and asked prices, coupon details, and registry status for several securities including 4s and 5s, with references to T 8 and related bond terms.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports heavy trading in the Union Pacific first refunding bonds. Prices held near 96 33 with large blocks sold to bankers who lined the crowd and took nearly all offered. Activity later slowed, but the price level stayed firm as traders noted substantial turnover and signs of market strength amid broader equity movement.
Market notes show CALVES and CATTLE steady to firm with varying classes. Sheep and lamb receipts moderate, hog receipts around nine hundred head, buyers mixed as prices hold amid fragile demand.
Money on call at 1 1/4 percent ruling rate. Closing bid 1 percent offered by Time loans dull and steady. Sixty days 2 1/2 percent, ninety days 2 percent. Prime mercantile paper moderate demand. Sterling exchange active. bankers bills at 4.8710 for demand and 4.8550 for 60 days. Government and railway bonds mixed.
Partial OCR shows cattle and hog price entries with per cwt and per pound figures. Includes terms like cattle market, hogs, sheep, lambs, calves, cows, prime and common grades, with inconsistent spellings and units. No clear event or outcome. just a price snapshot.
Market sample shows assorted produce and meats with varied pricing. Items include ducks geese turkeys chickens and hams with per pound and per basket rates. fresh vegetables list cabbage lettuce spinach peppers tomatoes potatoes carrots and onions. several fruit entries like apples grapes cranberries with quantities and unit pricing. Names of locations Virginia and West Virginia appear alongside regional market notes.
A fragmented OCR style market rundown for New York produce shows mixed quotes across items like fowl, rice, sugar, petroleum, and potatoes. It lists various commodities with fluctuating statuses such as steady, firm, dull, or unchanged, and includes several prices and unit notes typical of historical trading pages.
District Attorney Jerome replies to Gov Hughes on three specific charges in the King committee affair. He defends his actions as lawful and insists the restaurant episode did not disturb peace. He denies improper motives and explains talks with Morse and Thomas aimed at securing witnesses for the State.
Special to The Washington Past Baltimore Maryland June 1. Representative Mudd loses the bid for national committeeman for Maryland and Collester Stone wins defeating Mudd. Stone breaks the Eastern Shore Southern Maryland coalition Mudd relied on Congressman WH Jackson for support. Mudd’s failure to defeat Pearre for delegate at large leaves him one vote shy. Stone gains shore support from WP Jackson’s backers and the Young Tuckson matter is raised as not lobbied by his father. Mudd accuses bad faith, but Stone denies the charge and asserts the rate convention turned the tide.
Secretary Taft met with the President to discuss buying about 100000 acres in Santiago and Oriente provinces Cuba along with houses and other property. The move aims to pacify by allowing Cuban soldiers who have squatted on church lands to remain in place if a deal is reached with Mgr Aversa. The Cuban church previously acquired large land holdings from the Catholic Church under an option deemed too large.
Col Charles S Bromwell Clifford Richardson and William Page are appointed by the President to represent the United States at the international road congress in Paris in October 1908. The event will discuss road construction, speed effects, and practical improvements backed by expert opinions.
Boston sculptor Meynell travels to Washington to sculpt a full length bas relief of President Roosevelt. The work, to be placed at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, will show the President in a frock coat with papers, in a vigorous speaking pose. Meynell will have three sittings at the White House this week and later plans a bronze portrait of Chief Justice Fuller for Augusta, Maine.
Special to The Washington Post June 16 reports Countess Fanny von Moltke arriving from Antwerp to visit Mrs. Eddy’s shrine. A prominent German Christian Science propagandist, she plans to return to Prussia with aims to expand her work. The 48-year-old countess, unmarried, was greeted at the pier and will see Mrs Eddy when arrangements allow.
The Pilgrims Society of London hosted a dinner at the Savoy to welcome delegates of the pan Anglican conference including three bishops from Missouri Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Lord Curzon presided and praised the King and the President as world influencing rulers of the last seven years. Premier Asquith paid high tribute to President Hoover.
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