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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

23

Priges Fall and Rise Rally in the Fenal Trading

New York March 19 Today's stock market opened higher then fell into heavy liquidation. Major issues dropped to or below prior lows before a late brisk advance. High financiers tolerated a moderate decline but resisted a bear move, with buying orders seen from key sources. Bank of England cut rates, London reports strong reserve levels, while cotton prices tumbled and steel prices were kept steady after a meeting of U.S. steel manufacturers.

Washington Post New York Jess Bank of England London Grand Trunk- Freie Nailway Rio Tinto Copper Mining Company Stock Exchange Ieadine Steel Companies Aeight Geeson

New York Bond Market Mixed on Call Rates and Bills

New York money on call at 10 3 percent and banking rate at 1% to 2 percent. Investments offered at 1% and 2 percent with time spans steady. Sterling exchange firm with bankers bills at 4.8590 to 4.95 for demand and 4.824 to 4.840 for sixty-day bills. Government and railroad bonds reported easy. City and Toledo area figures show varying balances, shipments, and Lima readings.

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Wall Street Gossip and Market Mood Report

The Washington Post notes bulls taking profits and bears covering shorts as traders face a muted market. Banks see uneven improvement, St Louis boosts Southwest activity while Chicago lags, rail rate rumors fade amid efficiency gains. Union Pacific and New York Central news drive mixed sentiment as locomotives order signals potential revival.

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New Electric Rail Charters Reach Toward Washington

Local finance reports describe multiple charter applications for electric railroads aiming to enter or connect with the District. The Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway seeks to run into Washington and extend into Calvert and Anne Arundel counties to link with the Chesapeake Beach line, potentially opening new territory to city merchants. Banking news notes Traders National shares at 120, purchases at 156, plus stock activity in gas shares. Arthur G. Plant resigns as vice president of Traders National Bank after long service, with plans to remain involved in local finance if timing allows.

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Washington and New York stock quotations referenced

The captions note that the quotations match those received by W. B. Hinba & Co. bankers and brokers at 1429 Falroet. The firm is listed as a member of the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade and Washington Stock Exchange.

W. B. Hinba & Co Falroet New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Washington Stock Exchange

Washington Market Sees Steady Prices Across Goods

Wholesale market notes supply and demand for eggs butter cheese and poultry. Eggs steady with variable regional quotes. butter receipts tight yet quality good. cheese firm. Live poultry and dressed meats show mixed trends with turkeys scarce and prices climbing. Vegetables and fruits mark a dull market with wide spreads in barrel and crate pricing across multiple items and regions.

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Baltimore Markets Report Summary

Baltimore markets report quiet prices for flour wheat corn oats and rye with steady demand. Grain receipts include 3,115 barrels of flour and 8,625 bushels of wheat while oats and corn show mixed spot and contract quotes and steady to unchanged conditions.

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New York Produce Market Report of March Prices

New York market notes show poultry steady with alive birds at 14 cents and dressed turkeys at 15 cents. Cheese firm with receipts at 2,028. eggs quoted around 12 to 18 percent for select whites and brown table eggs. Flour receipts and cornmeal firm, beer price steady, pork products quiet, and fats steady. Oil and lard varied, cabbage quiet and unchanged.

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New York Grain Market Mixed as Wheat Climbs on Argentine Shipments

Wheat receipts reach 3 000 bushels with spot prices firm for No 2 red and Northern classes. Market showed partial gains from bullish cables but ended modestly higher as traders priced in upcoming Argentine shipments. Corn oats and rye quotes listed with brief activity notes and near term futures steady on demand.

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Baltimore, Chesspeak and Atlantic Company Annual Report

The Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway reports gross earnings of 979125.94 for the year ended December 21, a gain of 30123 over 1906, but a deficit of 41087.98 after charges. Operating expenses rose to 255208.09, up 143984.52 or about 20.8 percent, with an 85.3 percent expense ratio. the prior year’s ratio was 76.7 percent. The rise stems from higher wages, wharf repairs, steamer repairs, and overall increased business.

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New York Central Orders 14 locomotives and 24000 tons rails

New York Central Railroad announces orders for 14 locomotives and 24000 tons of steel rails. The locomotive order is among the largest since business conditions turned unsettled. Equipment is to serve lines east of Buffalo and funded by the recent 20 million dollar equipment issue.

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New York Cotton Market Sees Sharp Decline Records Set

The New York cotton market opened steady then fell sharply amid heavy selling, with May futures dropping to 9.88 as July and later months held firmer. Estimated daily volume reached 45,000 bales as weather and Southern demand news influenced sentiment. Census projections for inventories loom tomorrow.

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Chicago Grain and Market Report on March 19

The Chicago wheat market rose modestly on fresh Southwest insect reports and strong corn. May contracts climbed to near day highs while wheat and oats faced mixed moves. corn surged on demand from bulls and shorts as green bug concerns persisted. Provisions held firm amid selling by mixed traders and strong grain support. Local receipts and global cues shaped a buoyant close with May corn at day’s peak.

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London metal and American livestock markets report

London metal prices mixed with copper and zinc firming in spots and futures, lead and spelter steady, and a quiet local market. New York and Chicago livestock and grain trading show mixed receipts and firm to higher quote ranges for beef, pork, sheep, and cattle conditions across multiple regions.

Washington Cattle Market and Insurance Company Reports

Mixed ledger-like items list cattle market quotes for various grades and weights. It includes liability notes, sworn statements from officials, and financial figures for multiple insurers including Ren Franklin, Agricultural Insurance, and London and Lancashire, with dates in 1907 to 1908.

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