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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
25
The market shows mixed action as Union Pacific shares face heavy selling early, failing to break the downtrend, with later trading delivering brisk buying and renewed interest in National Lead Railroad stocks. Traders monitor persistent demand and shifting sentiment driven by uncertain prospects and sustained volatility across key railroad issuers.
New York on March 2 1907 reports balance sheet items from the United States Treasury and various exchanges. Details include cash and bullion totals, government securities and notes, National Bank deposits, and market quotations for railroad bonds, silver and gold certificates, and steel stocks. The report enumerates major holdings and circulating notes, with emphasis on general fund totals and current bullion values.
Amid varied data on butter receipts, poultry prices, vegetables, and fruits, the page lists wholesale prices and supply signals for dairy, meat, and produce across regions. It also notes the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Directors authorizing a $4,000,505 per cent one year note issue to fund stock for the Cleveland Lora and Whessing Railway. The Panic Strike advertises a Standard Equitable policy claiming capital recovery through investment.
Wall Street gossip centers on bear traders who tout conversion to the bull side while attempting to cover shorts in Amalgamated Copper. Speculation on foreign demand and the strength of metal positions complicate outlook as Union Pacific shares drift near ex dividend levels, with traders noting persistent support at a fixed price and a cautious market tone despite an intraday rise.
Trading in Washington markets remains muted with 75 percent of members ignoring the rule on deliveries. Capital Traction stock opened at 119 1 3 and Washington Railway and Electric preferred touched 68 1 3 as investors moved cautiously. Langton and Chesapeake and Potomac listed small blocks, with prices fluctuating and no clear bid strength evident.
Market overview for New York stocks on Monday March 2 shows cautious trading as investors weigh early gains against mixed economic signals. Major averages drift with tech and financials contributing gains and declines amid steady trading volume.
In New York trading on March 7 grain prices showed mixed movement as wheat receipts of 2 million held steady while spot quotes for No 2 red and other wheat types fluctuated. The market reflected cautious trading amid higher cables and a bulish now report, with central prices weakening on liquidation and several futures sessions closing lower.
The Chicago grain scene shows nervous trading in May wheat with small gains and price fluctuations. Oats slipped while provisions fell. U S and European centers mirrored the cautious tone as receipts and deliveries moved, marking a tight market with ongoing profit taking and bullish bias on some contracts.
The London tin market edged lower with spot at £125 and forward at £127 amid slight gains in the overall trend despite thin demand. Copper fell in London with spot near £67 4s and futures at £65 2s, while local prices softened across feeds and alloys. Spelter eased to £21 in London though activity remained dull, and iron markets stayed quiet with regional varieties showing modest changes before closing.
A Baltimore market summary notes flour wheat corn and rye receipts and spot or forward prices, with many entries showing march and april contracts, spot values, and standard grades. It mentions a quarterly dividend declaration by American Smelting and Refining Company and related stock payouts.
New York March 2 Attorney General Jackson begins a case in the Supreme Court to dissolve the Metropolitan Street Railway Company lessee. Witnesses include Thomas F Ryan and August Belmont. The state argues insolvent conditions and alleged collusion with related companies.
Market report covers receipts and prices for cattle and sheep. Steers and heifers show slow demand with varied bids. Lambs and sheep listings note declines in some lines while others hold steady with reported price ranges and weights.
The New York cotton market showed firming tones with the futures opening higher as traders cited improved demand in New Orleans and stronger positions. Prices briefly touched higher levels on open interest and speculative buying, while reports from New England noted better activity for goods and plans.
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