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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
33
News affecting values seems cheerier with a steady rise in shares. Pacific weak but advance in iron and steel issues steadies sentiment while Tron and Southern Pacific show notable activity after rumors. Final hour brought stronger closes and a cautious optimism across major traders and financial circles.
The Washington Post reports a brokerage view that Washington dominates market news and Union Pacific remains central to trading chatter. Traders note price resistance near 110 to 112, speculate on dummy certificates, and discuss Amalgamated Copper and Calumet and Hecla amid a cautious mood with rumors of Knickerbocker Trust reopening and a stock transfer tax change.
The Treasury Department yesterday bought 100000 ounces of silver for delivery in New York at 55669 cents per fine ounce. The purchase reflects a government effort to stockpile metal assets and stabilize markets amid fluctuating prices.
Local financiers note yesterday fixed date for open acceptance of 10 cent fire insurance rate offered by out of town companies against prevailing 3 cent charge. If continued, foreign firms appear to risk a decisive struggle to push local firms out of business. Capital Traction directors to elect new president next Wednesday.
Testimony shows it is easier to write life insurance today than ever. Equitable Life of New York offers 14 of the beat lines, backed by financial strength and world wide reputation. Seeking capable men with or without experience, integrity and promptness rewarded. George C. Jordan, Washington Manager, Bond Bid.
Market quotes show Wattles Extra per ewt at 4.75 to 6.00 for butcher meat, Hogs per ewt around 25.46 to 25.60, Sheep clipped around 4.50, Lambs and calves listed with varied per pound figures, cows with prime prices near 0.95 to 0.00 and common around 20.00 to 28.08.
In New York metal desks report a sensational advance in London tin sparked by rumors of Dutch tax relief. Copper held steady with minor global shifts while local tone remained weak though prices largely unchanged. Various rare earth metals and stocks show limited movement amid ongoing market volatility.
A compact snapshot of New York produce markets listing varied commodities. Butter flour rye buckwheat hay and beef show steady to dull trends with several items at firm prices. Peanuts potatoes and cabbage appear steady with regional supplies noted and modest price ranges.
New York grain markets show wheat receipts around 33,000 bushels with No 2 red futures near 1.08. The day features heavy Northwest arrivals and wider country offerings, while corn and oats register steadier activity on light receipts. May contracts hover near prior levels as traders weigh global demand and local supply shifts.
Chicago grain markets show wheat volatile with May delivery near yesterday's levels, corn up slightly and oats down. Wheat weak at close after initial gains, receipts higher in southwestern markets and Packers’ selling pressured prices. May options traded around mid 80s, with clearances and primary receipts detailed amid a broad market slump in late trading.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 5 to 10 point gain on options but cooled to unchanged to 2 points lower as the day progressed. Estimated sales reached 175,000 bales amid active London spot buying and prominent brokers covering near months. Old crop prices fluctuated within narrow ranges despite early strength.
A doctor recommends Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as the right remedy for persistent colds and coughs. It promises to break the habit of repeated illnesses, heal inflamed membranes, and strengthen weakened tissues.
The document presents the statement of condition for the Corcoran Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia as of December 31 1907 detailing capital stock assets and liabilities. It lists premiums interest rent receipts div idends and losses paid during the year and notes securities valued at market price. It includes signatures of officers and a notary.
Dominican Republic President Cana Caceres issued a special Congress message urging no future concessions to either Dominicans or foreigners. He argued past concessions harmed the state and people and hindered economic development. The State Department received word yesterday.
Baltimore markets list current prices for flour and grain futures, including winter and spring varieties, receipts, and freight rates. It notes steady or unchanged futures for freight, corn, and cheese items with specific bid ranges and delivery months across March to May.
Receipts and prices across cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs show steady to lower trends. Steers around 4.20 to 4.75, cows 3.75 to 4.25, heifers 2.50 to 6.25, hogs 4.00 to 4.45, lambs 5.06 to 7.30, with total cattle receipts about 20 000 and hog receipts near 42 000 head for the day. Exports include 850 quarters of beef and 1 307 head of veal cattle in city markets.
New York money markets show 1 percent calipany rate, two percent closing bid and offered at 2. Time loans steady with ninety days at 3 and 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper at 5 6 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bankers bills at about 4.8666 on demand and 4.8366 for 60 day bills. Government bonds irregular, railroad bonds irregular.
OIL QUOTATIONS, OM City, Pay, Mar 4. Credt balances 1.78. runs 41282. average 97,049. shipments 136,120. average 161,619. Toledo, Ohio, Mar 4. North Lima 1M. south Lima 9. Indiann 9%.
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