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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
9
Traders focus on finance amid political news as Sterling bills sales trigger gold export delays and crop reports. Markets shift with speculative activity and bond movements as reports from Athens and Washington influence rates and exchange expectations.
Friday market summary with Western Union and railroad bonds, New York and Chicago exchanges, June figures for US Treasury notes and bond refunds. Lists prices for Pennsyl vania, Northern Pacific, and other major issues, plus June balances, shipments, and railroad sector activity across several states.
The Treasury discusses copper price expectations and industrial activity with cautions on labor upheaval and policy. Separate bulletin shows world cotton supply at 2,888,971 bales with declines from last week and year, detailing regional stocks and afloat quantities.
Local traders faced a weak session and surprise drop mirroring New York activity. London buying failed to sustain gains as selling dominated. minimal local transactions occurred amid lingering uncertainty about Taft and Sherman impact on prices.
Market sheet lists cattle relia per cwt from 6.00 to 8.50 for butcher Terew 5005.50, hogs per cwt gross 5.50 to 5.75, sheep clipped 9.00 3.50 and common 2.50, calves prime per pound 14, medium 6, common 54 6, cows prime frech each 40 to 45 and common 20 to 30.00.
The June 19 New York money market reports easy money on call at 1 1/2 percent, time loans dull with sixty days at 4 percent and ninety days at 2 percent. Commercial paper rates around 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 percent, exchange slightly easier with bank bills near 4.37 for demand and 4.8150 for sixty day bills. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
Special to The Washington Post reports a prearranged first hour stock market raid with insiders buying and selling as prices fell. The move aimed to shake weak bulls while insiders protected positions by holding bonds and managing dividend expectations. Reading and Union Pacific show varied activity as copper and metal stocks resist the downturn.
Commodities report shows alive steady poultry prices with spring chickens and fowls listed, butter and cheese receipts, and varied staples like rye flour and corn meal. Wheat and corn futures in Chicago and Minneapolis trade reflect bearish to mixed signals on weather, harvest progress, and demand, with notable activity in oats and rye futures and ongoing market fluctuations.
Markets show mixed results across cattle hogs and calves with prices varying by region. Cattle receipts around 3 000 at Chicago while New York noted steady dressed calves and steady veals with hogs rising on prime grades in New York state and fluctuating quotes across markets.
London market notes mixed activity with epot at 127 33, futures at 1T28 and copper bids around 545m spot and 638 futures. Lead and tin show gains and weakness elsewhere, with local markets dull, quotes drifting and several alloy and foundry prices listed in old London market style.
An ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as relief for headaches neuralgia and various pains without stomach upset or after effects. It cites a testimonial from Miss Lula Lunch of Macon Georgia and notes a refund if the first pack fails. The claim includes 25 doses for 25 cents and warns against bulk sales.
R G Dun & Co reports June trade optimism with fall preparations on a liberal scale and prompt orders for shipment. Building operations rise boosting demand for lumber and materials, while footwear outpacing textiles and steel prices stay unsettled. Gold exports persist, collections improve, and leather demand remains strong as hide prices rise on fewer cattle receipts.
The Linen Savings Bank Trust Company, once a concern of this city, reopened today in the hands of receiver Samco with attorney Toynett in charge. The failure last year led to a new appointment intended to conserve assets and protect depositors as the bank resumed business after three months of reorganization.
A fragmented market report shows quiet WHEAT trading with dull spot activity and mixed futures, alongside sparse CORN and RYE bids. CATTLE and HAY readings are steady, while cotton in New York posts a new bullish intraday move before closing steady amid favorable weather and crop expectations.
Trial centers on a $100,000 breach of promise suit against New York banker Lazarus Levy. Key witnesses include Dr. Pawling and Mrs. Merrill, who dispute the birth date of a 74 month old exhibit. Perjury charges arise as both sides seek to prove the child’s parentage amid contested birth records.
William Brooks and Nansie Brooks sue for partition of two frame houses at TB and 737 Thing treet northwest claiming trust hold and Edward Brooks death vested title as tenants in common. They ask court to appoint a trustee to sell the estate and divide proceeds among heirs due to value dispute.
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