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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

23

Day of Profit Taking Grips Inactive Shares

Washington March 1 The market rose on five exchanges but activity waned with profit taking and cautious buying. Freight rate talks stir traders as rail and commerce strive for higher costs, while government finance plans and bank liquidity influence prices and early gains fade.

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New York Bond Market Summary and Notable Listings

New York on March 10 reports varied bond market activity and price movements. Mentioned are railroad, utility, and steel names, with prices and yields noted for several issues and general market conditions. The text lists numerous securities by issuer and price, reflecting a broad snapshot of trading activity and investor interest.

Treasury Daily Statement March 10 1908 Highlights

United States Treasury daily statement shows receipts and expenditures for March 10 1908 with totals for general fund reserve fund and trust funds. It lists coin bullion gold certificates silver dollar holdings national bank notes and outstanding issues along with current New York market quotations and banking rates.

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London tin and metal markets close mixed in London and Boston

The London tin market closed higher with quotes around £184 109 while copper drifted lower at £87 1d in London and £55 25 in futures. locally prices were mostly steady or modestly higher for copper and iron, with slight shifts in zinc, lead, and aluminum.

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Stock market shows broadening activity on exchange

The market breadth widened with many issues sought by buyers including Gas shares at 1 4. Wes options watched at 1 20. Capital Traction held at 120 amid limited supply while Washington Electric Preferred fell 0.5 to 66 1 2. National City Bank moved down to 13 and bid 12 0. Potomac Electric bonds eyed for redemption plan to make Consolidated bonds a first mortgage. Greene Cananea Copper chief Thornton heads to Cananea for April mining restart preparations.

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Washington Stock Exchange Market Summary of Farm Prices

quot.Eggs supply and butter demand steady. local Virginia and Carolinas show price drops. Dairy and cheese markets firm with steady demand. Poultry demand rising. turkeys scarce. Dressed poultry prices listed. meat and veal prices mixed. Vegetables and fruits show broad activity. potatoes, beets, cabbage and apples priced. oranges and grapes noted. Wheat and corn futures mixed with firmer corn. receipts large around 44,068.

Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia North Carolina Cromnery Cholea Lara Early York Carter Kings Gills Greenings Boya York Imperialy Florida California Grapetrust

Wall Street Gossip on Bond Sale and Market Strength

Special to The Washington Post reports mixed views on the upcoming 5,000,600 New York State bonds sale and its potential to revive the bond market. Analysts debate whether anti-Wall Street sentiment will materialize, while rail freight rate trends and railroad labor efficiency are cited as factors shaping investor confidence and stock movements. United States Steel reaches year highs amid profit-taking, and New York Central faces dividend speculation.

Washington Post New York Mar Bears Washington New York State Wall Street United States Steel New York Central

Live Men Wanted for Equitable Life Insurance

Experienced agents toscuy tat 1 1 padice to write life insurance today. The Equitable Life of New York offers best quality policies and a world wide reputation. George C. Jordan, Washington Manager, 0 Bond Building, seeks capable men to represent the company.

Toscuy Equitable Life of New York Überality Prompti Nes Chatavige Enterprise Ao Uberal George C. Jordan Washington

Grain and dairy price report shows steady markets

Exports and domestic bids for corn meet steady demand with mixed notes on white and yellow varieties. Rye and Western exports and domestic figures cited with modest changes. Butter, cheese, and sugar markets display quiet to unchanged levels amid stable freight rates and general market tone.

Saaly

New York Produce Prices and Receipts Mar 10

Market report from New York lists turkey and fowl totals, butter and cheese stability, eggs at easy availability, meats firm, lard and pork quiet, oils and sugars steady, coffee dull, bananas and peanuts steady, potatoes and cabbages dull with red cabbage prices noted. Contains numerous price points and receipts across commodities for that date.

New York Pennsylvania Emporis Rio No Cordina

Wheat and Corn Decline on Bears and Heavy Sales

New York market reports heavy selling by leading longs with wheat down nearly two cents and May futures weaker amid bearish crop accounts and weak outside markets. Chicago notes show May lower on flour and stocks, while corn strengthens on shorts’ liquidation. hogs and provisions also ease amid mixed receipts and Western packing sales.

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Market Weakness Closes Near Day's Bottom on Cotton News

Trading on the Southern cotton markets receded with light demand and local liquidations. Reports from New Orleans and Southwest dispatches suggest easing spot prices, with some movement toward delivery in the region. Manufacturers indicate their month’s output is in line with normal levels as tensions unfold.

New Orleans

Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

New York market notes show steady cattle and calf demand with dressed beef quiet, exports limited. Hogs and sheep also steady with some strength. Chicago arrivals around 400 cattle and 22,000 hogs priced steady to higher, with various grades listed.

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Oil Quotations and Balances Reported at Toledo and OM City

Oil market update lists balances and runs at OM City and Toledo with Mar 10 figures. North Lime price 3.04, South Lime and Indians quoted. shipments and averages provided for reference totals.

OM City Thesit Partela Toledo Ohio

Washington Cattle Market And Missouri Pacific Losses

Washington cattle market shows varied prices from cattle to sheep with per hundredweight figures and local cattle values. Missouri Pacific losses in Lincoln Nebr over six months amount to 255,339.97 dollars with officials protesting a freight-rate reduction and departments reporting losses in a general financial statement to the railway commission.

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New York Cotton Opens Steady Then Eases in Mild Decline

In New York the cotton market mostly eased after a brief forenoon rally. Bales traded around 126,000 with open steady prices and a two to three point initial gain, followed by a net decline of about 2.5 points in active months. Rallies touched near yesterday's close as sentiment shifted to cautious buying and covering.

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Doctor advised sarsaparilla for fatigue and nerves

If you feel run down, tired, thin, nervous, consult your physician rather than guesswork. Ayer's non alcoholic Sarsaparilla is advertised as alcohol free with no stimulation, claimed blood purifier and nerve tonic to aid digestion, though the text notes 70-47% Co. EE.

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Ice Trust Inquiry Ends Ends In New York

Attorney General Jackson through special prosecutor James W. Osborne notified the special county grand jury of discontinuing the Ive trust inquisition begun after seeking authority to supersede the district attorney. Insufficient quorum and a disqualifying contract with the American Ice Company led to the halt.

Prashington Post New York Jackson James W. Osborne Hughes Jerome Osborne American Ice Company Ice Trust Justice Dowling

Lawyer Defies High Court In Disbarment Proceedings

Capt. Francia B. Tart, charged by the State board of examiners with wrongdoing, defiantly told a special court he may be disbarred and that he does not fear any action. He attacked the Supreme Court for alleged corruption while denying personal corruption claims and said he is at war with the court’s findings and legislative overreach.

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Runaway Hearse Crash Injures Seven in Williamsburg

Seven people were injured in a Williamsburg incident when a funeral carriage drawn by horses bolted after an automobile horn frightened the team. The hearse overturned and wrecked, seriously injuring two occupants. The body of Mrs. Joseph Rosenbloom was among those in the hearse.

New York Williamsburg Joseph Rosenbloom

Thousands to be Put at Work on Public Works

Philadelphia on March 10 reports that several thousand unemployed men will gain work on public projects within a month. City Councils will authorize a $10,001 loan at their next meeting, and Mayor Reyburn will advertise for bids immediately, funding protectionist works.

Philadelphia Reyburn

Insurance statement of Union Central Life Insurance Company

A December 1907 financial statement for Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati. It lists assets including cash in bank 341,612.19, real estate 418,762.00, bonds and mortgages as first lien, premiums and reserves, salaries, commissions, and other assets. The report shows total assets, premiums in advance, commissions due, and policies. A sworn declaration dated February 1508 by R. Clark, president, with notary William Pattison.

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