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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1908

Page

25

Stock market drift with gains and idle shares noted

Reading and Union Pacific stocks rise one to two points as idle shares dwindle. Market momentum fades in late session with foreign buying minimal, while industry and bank shares show mixed moves and tariff and rate expectations loom for England and Europe.

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Wall Street Gossip on Union Pacific and Rail Interests

Wall Street traders remained skeptical as market strength appeared. Pennsylvania and New York Central led advances while doubts persisted about Union Pacific financing and locomotive orders. The United States Steel report boosted sentiment, but concerns about market manipulation lingered amid a broad financial outlook.

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Local Financial Notes On Washington Banking and Rail Stock Moves

Mr Ward Thoran resigns as auditor of the American Security and Trust to chair the executive committee of Washington Railway and Electric, promising benefit to the enterprise under local control. Potomac Electric first mortgage stock sold at 102 1 4, Washington Railway and Electric bid at 163 8, Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Georgetown proclaims a 4 percent extra dividend payable in April. Edmund Wolfe elected vice president of Washington Mechanics Savings Bank, and Ta Fa named assistant cashier at American National Bank.

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Treasury Market Fluctuations and Commodity Prices Reported

New York March 2. Mooney on calcsay at 2 percent, lending rates showing slight fluctuations. Commodities include cattle, hogs, sheep, lamb, calves, cows, and dressed meats with quotes for butter, cheese, poultry, and vegetables. Market notes indicate steady exchange, gun price trends, and regional price shifts across Virginia, North Carolina, and nearby areas.

West Virginis Virginia North Carolina Jorge Turkoss Rare Genece Pricen Advanclix Lens Early York T. Swreete Spye Florida Californio

Wheat and grain market snapshot amid bearish crop news

New York March 20 Wheat receipts 42,000 bushels exports 9,000 bushels spot market easy No 4 red 1.41% elevator No 2 red 1. PM afloat No 2 Northern Duluth 1.144 f o b afloat No 2 hard winter 1.1254 f o b afloat Corn receipts 3,227 bushels exports 12,425 bushels spot easy No 4 toilet elevator 89% to bd afloat No 2 white nominal No 2 yellow nominal o b afloat Oats receipts 100,500 bushels exports 1,410 bushels spot firm mixed weights 26 52 pounds natural white clipped white 32 40 pounds 60 65

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Wheat and corn slip in Chicago markets on weak demand

The Chicago grain market opened weak with wheat and corn price declines amid favorable crop conditions, heavy selling, and light demand. May contracts fell, with reports of strong Argentine shipments and improved Southwest conditions weighing on prices. provisions also declined as the day closed weak.

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New York Cotton Prices Fall After Opening Rise

New York March 2 The cotton market opened higher on favorable figures but then fell to new season lows before closing steady with a net decline of 16 to 17 points. Trading showed heavy selling by brokers linked to bull leaders as a curtailment report spooked traders. Southern spot markets held steady to lower as May and October futures posted modest moves.

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Metal Market Shows Mixed London and Local Gains

London advances lift copper and lead while English markets firm. Local copper, lead, Boelter, and iron prices rise modestly amid overall firm tones. Quotations for No.1 foundry and Southern matt show minor shifts with limited activity and unchanged staples.

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World cotton visible supply report issued in New Orleans

Secretary Heatan reports the world's visible cotton supply at 4,602,242 bales this week, down from 4,606,004 last week and 5,987,400 a year ago. American cotton totals 3,240,964 bales, with higher grades at 1,059,876. Britain Europe Egypt India and other regions hold 2,576,000, Egypt 251,000, India 610,000, and the United States 1,054,000.

New Orleans Brazil India Great Britain Europe United States

Record earnings for United States Steel in 1907 rise

New York March reports show 1907 gross receipts at 757 million with earnings of 161 million and a surplus net income of 69.18 million after charges and taxes. Bookings for early 1908 indicate rising demand despite 1907 decline. Gary plant construction and other capital outlays reduce surplus to 15.18 million. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad operations included since November 1.

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Appellate Court Strikes Down Stock Tax Inspector Law

The New York appellate division unanimously held unconstitutional a law authorizing the state comptroller to inspect books of any person or firm engaged in selling or transferring shares or operating a brokerage business to determine tax payment. The ruling cites constitutional protection against self incrimination.

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LIVE STOCK MARKETS REPORT FROM NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE

Market tables show live cattle steers and cows mixed with higher bids in New York while hogs and sheep receipts rise. Chicago and Baltimore notes reflect continued firm or higher prices for cattle and hogs with varied grain and butter values. Exports and futures activity tied to beef demand. weather and shipping lines cited for context.

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Oil quotations and sugar price rise report

Oil quotations from Oi City Pa reflect credit balances and averages for March 20. In New York refined sugar prices advanced ten cents per hundred pounds, affecting all grades.

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Cotton crop yields and bale totals decline in census data

The census report released yesterday records 1187 cotton crop yielding 11,261,168 running bales, including linters, with an average gross weight of 501.8 pounds per bale. Totals by state show Alabama 1,126,028 and Texas 2,271, with round and Sea Island bales separately counted, while overall running bales equate to 13,302,872 eighty pound units and totals for various bale types are detailed.

Linters Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minstestpps Missouri New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Sea Island

Copper market shows active demand and rising prices

Teeten reports in tomorrow's Boston Commercial that copper remains strong with Lake iron at 12 49 and spectrolytic at 12 1 2 to 12 1 2 cents per pound. Domestic buyers are purchasing copper for delivery up to ninety days, with many millions of pounds sold for April and May. Political developments may influence demand, while low prices could spur electrical growth and wire demand to lift copper above 14 cents.

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