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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
29
Market observers report a firmer undertone across commercial, mercantile, and manufacturing sectors with Wall Street expecting improving conditions. Prices rose early but later stagnated as traders weighed bank rate moves and broader economic signals, while gains in shipping and industrial shares showed cautious strength amid shifting discount and liquidity expectations.
In Washington New York March 6 the Standard Oil business activity signals a rebound as railroads and industry boost orders. Despite late weakness in Union Pacific bonds and Eaton Paris 4 percent converts, traders see a cautious upturn with limited loan demand and sporadic fund flows. Rumors swirl of a Pacific financial plan announcement and broad market stagnation persists.
The local market displayed firm traction in most issues while Lanston, Gay, and bank shares lagged. The Bank of England rate drop to 3 2 percent spurred New York price gains, and Washington Railway and Electric announced June 1 as transfer office move with American Security and Trust Co to registrar duties. Brokers lifted bids amid steady demand for bonds and capital stock. Washington Rail Way and Electric stockholders await a clear, candid annual report on the company’s business and status.
Washington Railway and Electric preferred rose to 14 while common showed no strength as a small-cap rally faded. Capital Traction trades traded around 119 for brief intervals, with no notable activity in broader rails or bonds. rates and bills edged higher with sterling steady amid bank dealings.
Wholesale prices from Washington Produce Market show moderate egg receipts with steady demand for nearby Virginias and North Carolina items, butter in good supply, and strong meat and poultry markets. Live poultry and dressed meats hold firm, with hens, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and beef items listed alongside vegetables, fruits, and grains.
The Equitable Life of New York advertises for capable men to represent its agency. It stresses strong character and enterprise, with or without experience, and promises liberal, prompt earnings. George C. Jordan, Washington Manager, Bond Building.
Southern on grade receipts and exports show mixed corn and steamer prices. No 2 white and Western futures hold steady as hay, butter, cheese, and flour markets remain firm or unchanged amid steady transport costs to Liverpool and local inland demand.
Wheat flags under pressure after mid day as export and milling trade weakens. No 2 red at 103, No 2 hard winter 116, and No 1 Northern 119 percent bids. Corn receipts and exports total 1745, spot prices mixed with No 2 yellow at higher nearby. Fatty foods and fats market dull with limited interest, oats steady.
Wheat futures slipped on renewed profit taking on the Chicago Board of Trade but most losses were erased by short covering. May wheat closed modestly lower after fluctuating, corn and oats showed gains, provisions rose. trade noted unsettled weather in the corn belt and liberal receipts shaping sentiment. Estimated tomorrow's receipts include Wheat 96 cars, corn 247, oats 16.
The New York cotton market remained quiet with irregular fluctuations and a close steady to lower by 4 to 5 points. Estimated sales reached about 175000 bales as the near term was weaker, while later positions rallied briefly before fading, with sentiment pressured by potential easier spot demand and fears of diminished support. The National Ginners Association pegged cotton ginned to March 1 at 10852000 bales and 640011 bales remained to be ginned, totaling roughly 195,800,000. Southern spot markets were weaker, with open, high, low, and close figures around 1065 to 69, 108%, 29.60, and 1 as listed.
Livestock quotes show mixed mood with cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts varying. Cattle overall firm to strong with steers around 420 and cows near 226, hogs weak to some heavy types, and lambs steady to firm with top grades fetching 7.76 per hundred pounds. Sheep offerings include choice lambs around 6.25 to 6.60 per hundred, with other classes less active. Market notes reflect broad range across categories and limited sales of lower grades.
Washington cattle market figures show cattle and hogs priced per hundredweight and per hundred pounds. Values include clipped sheep, prime calves, and cows with assorted rates, reflecting market conditions and standard yard quotations.
Mrs Teresa Stein was acquitted of murdering Frank Gettinger after her husband and sixteen year old daughter testified as unwilling witnesses. The jury took about half an hour to reach the verdict. She thanked her lawyers Barton and Weeks, embraced her family in the corridor, and the trio left to cheers. The defense argued the defendant is epileptic.
New York City Railway Company faces dissolution of its charter as the state seeks to revoke its charter citing insolvency before Federal receivers were appointed last September. Auditor H. W. Brown testified that five years 1903 through 1907 show cumulative damages totaling 776 057 excluding Third Avenue system with yearly increases from 856 598 in 1908 to 31 890 775 in 190? The 1907 damages stood at 1 874 269. Herbert Hareel, former company president, attributed the rise to congestion heavier traffic and a policy of settling suits quickly with little delay.
New York March 5 engineers opened the third tunnel in the Pennsylvania Railroad series under the East River linking New York and Long Island City. Shields from opposite sides met almost perfectly as work progresses on the fourth tunnel.
Stockholder Charles T Yoder asked the District Supreme Court to appoint a receiver to take over the American Home Life Insurance Company due to alleged mismanagement and poor bookkeeping. Gilbert W Cave as manager and treasurer, and James H Clinton and James H Weymira as other officers, are named as defendants amid claims Cave has usurped rights. a restraining order against Cave is requested to halt further conduct of company affairs.
Mexico City March 5 Advices say Charles M Schwab of New York and associates completed the purchase of the famous Botes mine in Potossi Mexico with a consideration of 72 million in gold. The deal is among the largest mining transactions in Mexico. Schwab’s recent trip to England and France was reportedly connected to this pending transaction.
Deutsche Bank reports a large annual turnover of 225.73 billion with net earnings rising to 3.37 billion. Deposits reach 110.0 billion, up 23.7 billion, while the dividend remains unchanged at 12 percent.
The UCUnion Bank of Commerce in Rio Janeiro closed its doors today. The institution was the principal depository for locals and held many small accounts, with wider banking services likely to be affected.
Rail timetable fragment lists Baltimore and Ohio trains leaving Union Station on the odd hours toward Philadelphia New York and Chicago with Pullman Parlor and Diner cars and various sleepers. Additional schedules reference Atlantic City and St Louis routes with destination indicators and times, reflecting a busy intercity service pattern.
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