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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
17
Fragmented financial summary notes traders shifting focus from politics to earnings and exports. Topics include sterling exchange bills, gold exports, and crop news amid volatile markets and political commentary.
Friday trading in New York stocks shows varied activity with bond listings and bond market notes from W B Rihbs Co and the New York Stock Exchange. Refunding issues, government bonds, and regional shipments alongside June balances reflect a broad market snapshot amid unsettled sentiment.
Treasury notes copper price expectations with producers optimistic that copper will rise to 48 or 15 cents, while some September demand exists. Industrial activity faces policy uncertainties and labor pressure. Visible cotton supply in New Orleans shows a decline from last week and year, with world totals and regional stocks detailed.
Trading on the local market was light with little support from buyers. Stocks sold off as traders divided between those ready to dump on any uptick and those aiming to sell regardless. Prices for North Western Railway and Capital Traction were modest, while notes on Westinghouse debt suggested a potential rebound once financing closes.
Market report lists cattle per cwt and per head with mixed figures for hogs sheep and calves. Prices include Relia cattle at 6.00 to 8.50 per cwt, Terew 5005.50 per cwt, hogs 5.50 to 5.75 per cwt, sheep clipped 9.00 to 3.50 per cwt, calves prime 14 per lb and common 6 per lb, cows prime 40 to 45 per head, common 20 to 30 per head.
Money on call easy at 1 to 1 1/2 percent with bid 1 1/2 percent. Time loans dull and firm with sixty days at 4 percent, ninety days at 2 1/2 percent, six months at 3 3/4 percent. Commercial mercantile paper at 3 1/2 percent. Exchange slightly easier with bank bills at 4.37 and sixty day bills at 4.81. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports a prearranged market attack at the open, with bulls pressing prices and insiders seeking to protect holdings. The downturn touched many stocks, notably Union Pacific and Reading, while Republic Iron and Steel saw dividend news buoying its issue amid broad selling and speculation over short covering.
New York and Chicago wholesale prices show live poultry and dairy items with mixed futures. Wheat futures were pressured by southwest rain, with July and September trading lower, while corn and oats saw varied gains as traders weighed crop conditions and harvest progress.
In New York and Chicago trading, cattle receipts near 3 000 head, steady to higher hogs with prime New York State beef selling around 8.10 to 9.60, dressed calves steady, and sheep markets showing small gains. Futures and locations indicate slow demand and mixed pricing across regions with notable activity in cattle and hogs.
The metal market showed mixed activity with epot at £127 33, futures at 1T28, and local quotes from 27.75 to 28.22. Copper rose to £545m spot and £638 futures in London, while indium and tantalum quotes appeared around 12.87 and 12.62 respectively. Lead rose to £14 228 in London, with spelter down 25.63, and trading steady at £31s for Cleveland ware in London. Local market tones were dull or unchanged for several metals, including foundry No. 1 and No. 2 figures and tin at varied levels in London and Southern markets.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as relief for headaches neuralgia rheumatic pains and back ache claiming they ease nerve irritation without upsetting the stomach or leaving after effects. It notes wide use with a money back guarantee if the first pack fails and mentions Lula Lunch of Macon Georgia as a user.
Dun and Co reports a liberal fall trade outlook with prompt orders and abundant money despite gold exports. Building operations rise boosting lumber and materials demand while steel and wool markets show slow progress. Leather demand remains strong though hides rise due to lower cattle receipts.
The Linen Savings Bank Trust Company in Philadelphia reopened its doors under a receiver after failing last year. Attorney Samco Toynett named receiver to conserve assets and address overdue debts as depositors await settlement. the company plans to resume business after three months of reorganization.
Baltimore market notes show mixed activity across grains and cotton with prices and receipts listed. Wheat futures rallied amid favorable weather while corn and rye saw steady demand. cotton closed higher on bull momentum, with weather supportive for crop prospects and brief volatility in July contracts.
In a New York civil case over a $100000 damage claim against banker Lazarus Levy, Mrs. Merrill faces perjury charges as key witnesses including Dr Edward Pawling and Mrs Timoth Lynes dispute birth details of a 14 month old exhibit. The trial centered on contested birth dates and the baby’s name Dereth May Lov, with attorney Bevy seeking to uncover the child's parentage.
William Brooks and Nansie Brooks sue to partition property at TB and 737 Thing treet NW against Jane Stewart Jennie V Brooks Richard HL Pronks and Georgia Brooks alleging trust in the estate of Edward Brooks and requesting appointment of a trustee to sell the two frame houses and divide proceeds among the heirs due to disagreement on value.
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