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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

2

Stocks Jump as Union Pacific and Reading Lead Trading

The Washington Post reports a buoyant Wall Street mood with large blocks of Union Pacific and Reading stock changing hands at rising prices. Missouri Pacific and Great Northern preferred attract steady buying amid talk of rail rate policy and potential federal action.

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Wall Street Gossip Hails Roosevelt Boost in Rail Rates Bet

Wall Street erupted in cheers over a Washington dispatch claiming President Roosevelt favored railroad rate increases to boost freight revenue. Traders rushed to cover shorts as Union Pacific rumors and a pending Salt Lake City merger hearing fed speculation. Bulls gained strength on Missouri Pacific short-squeeze and stronger bond markets, with brokers optimistic about NY State bond offerings and continued stock gains.

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Slogs-Sheldfield earnings rise on steel firm report

New York reports the Slogs-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company shows net profits for the year ending November 30 at 1,672,288 dollars, up 63.43 percent from the prior year. Additional lines reference financial balances and shipments from various locations including Clity and Toledo with per cent figures and averages.

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Market rally on local exchange amid New York gains

Local stock activity surged with new faces and voices on the Moor. Washington Railway and Electric rose to 76 with brisk buying while Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, Potomac Electric, and Gas stock advanced. banks and Mergenthaler Linotype declared dividends as market optimism spread from New York to Washington.

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Chicago Grain Market Mixed, Wheat Leads Decline on Realizations

Chicago grain trading from March 11 shows a nervous session with May wheat trading lower after early gains, while corn held steady to higher tendencies. Wheat receipts and cash demand mixed as selling intensified late, closing weak. corn and oats varied with limited demand and minor price shifts.

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Receivership Refused In Davis Coal Case In Baltimore

Judge Gorter dismisses the bill to appoint a receiver for the Davis Coal and Coke Company at the request of Kynah and Read. Judge Morris then empowers President to act as receiver for the Western Maryland Railroad to collect accounts and debts tied to the Coal and Coke operation. Debts exceed 400000, with receiver to apply funds to outstanding obligations and continue the Davis unit as cost department for the Western Maryland.

Washington Post Wee Baltimore Mid Gorter Davis Coal and Coke Company Kynah & Read Morris United States District’ Court EP. “Ugh Western Maryland Railroad Company Western Maryland Gana & Haman Coal and Coke Company West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway Company Bush Western Inland Railroad Company

Seaboard Air Line Voting Trust To Dissolve

Richmond announces notices issued for March 4 dissolution meeting of the Seaboard Air Line Voting Trust. The move follows a Williams NY interests agreement and is directed by the protective committee of Seaboard shareholders. Williams and Warfield remain members with most shares, Ryan Blair controlling stock.

Richmond Mar. Ji Seaboard Air Line Railway John Skelton Williams New York Williams Provaetive Committee of Seaboard Stackholders Baltimore Ryan-Blair Davies Warfield Seaboard

New York Cotton Market Ends Quiet With Narrow Decline

Trading in cotton remained quiet in New York on March 1 as prices eased slightly, closing steady with a net decline of 1 to 6 points. Demand was mixed, rumors of easier spot markets floated, and shipments appeared light amid fluctuating cables and reports from Liverpool connections.

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Bank Officials Pledge Courtesy to Depositors

The bank assures all depositors of extended courtesy within sound banking practice, emphasizing appreciation for their connection. Names such as PJ Brennan Wn F Haw Waller Brown Rudolph Kauffmann Ralph W James Cahindrt Myer Cohen igearna AH Church John L Newbold Samuel G Cornwall Clarence B Rheem Mr Colbert Frederick C Stevens H Bradley Davidson Shea Darlington Charles F Schneider Victor B Deyber Gav W White appear in the list of officials and patrons associated with the institution.

PJ. Brennan F. Haw Waller A, Brown Rudolph Kauffmann Ralph W. James A. Cahindrt Myer Cohen Igearna M. AH. Church John L. Newbold Mmuel G Cornwall Clarence B. Rheem Mr. Colbert Frederick ‘C. Stevens H. Bradley Davidson H. Shea Darlington Charles F. Schneider Victor B. Deyber Gav. W. White

Baltimore Markets Report Shows Dull Grain and Steady Wheat

Market notes from Baltimore listing dull and unchanged flour and hay, steady wheat with No. 2 red Western at 97.4 to 98.9 for March and April, and various mixed prices for steers, oats, corn, rye, milk, eggs, butter, cheese, and sugar. Receipts and exports noted for several grains. general tone flat with little movement.

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New York Money Market Report Highlights Rates and Foreign Exchange

New York money on call slight ease at 1 1/4 to 2 percent with bids at 2 percent. Time loans for sixty days at 4 1/2 percent, ninety days at 4 1/4 percent, ex-month at 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper at 6 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bankers bills at 4.8690 to 4.6625 for demand and 4.8849 to 4.345 for 60 day bills. Commercial bills quoted 4 3/4 to 4 63/4 percent. Mexican dollars at 4 percent. Government and railroad bonds mentioned.

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Trusting Your Family Doctor for Severe Coughs

Keep in close touch with your family doctor. No medicine was ever made that could take his place. Trust him at all times. Old coughs, desperate coughs, rasping coughs, extremely perilous coughs, coughs that shake the whole body. It takes a strong medicine, a doctor's medicine, to master such coughs. A great many people rely on Ayer's Cherry Pectoral.

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Live Stock Markets Report From New York

Live stock markets in New York show receipts across cattle, calves, sheep and hogs. Cattle and calves move at mixed to steady gains with hogs sharply higher on strong feeding demand. exports and home receipts indicate a robust, uneven market across grades and weights.

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Metal Market Sees Mixed London and Local Copper Rates

New York stock locals report mixed metal trading with the London market steady to down. Copper holds gains in the Bogian area while local quotes show small movements across electrolytic, casting, and foundry ingots with several grades unchanged.

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