This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
9
In New York March 22 stock trading showed dull activity yet a buying surge near midday lifted prices, with Reading Stock leading gains as the market absorbed news on coal labor talks, earnings from Chicago and Northwestern Railway, and slight improvements in the wheat and cotton sectors amid cautious optimism about labor and government stance.
New York March 22 Money on call steady 4% par cent with ruling rate 4% near low 4% close bid. Time and demand bills show varied pricing with sterling exchange steady around 8.550 for demand and 4.920 for 60 day bills. Commercial paper rates and government bond activity noted amid steady to modest shifts.
In New York March metal trading slipped as tin and copper posted lower spot and futures while local activity stayed quiet. London prices showed mixed results with copper and lead fluctuating and electrolytic listings firming slightly. dampened by a general market pause across regions.
Local financiers reported an upturn in Lanaton and a rare single‑day surge in 30 shares of Norfolk and Washington Steamboat. Bond sales totaled 6000, down from 20660 on Wednesday and 41000 two weeks prior, while stock volume reached 1663 shares, below the prior days. Manston closed higher by about four cents, with trading beginning near 16 1 2 and peaking around 16 3 4 before ending near 15 4 8. Washington Railway and Electric weakened, with common at 42 1 8 and preferred down 1 4. Colonial Fire Insurance raised its dividend to 6 percent payable April 1. Greene Copper sold 500 shares, ending around Wednesday levels, with strong 29 88 pid and 9 1 2 asked.
Closing bid quotations across Washington and New York markets list United States bonds and railroad stocks with Washington Railway and Electric prominent. Notable entries include American Telegraph and Graphophone units, Metropolitan Street Railway certificates, and diverse bank and utility issues reflecting a broad market snapshot for Thursday March 2.
Market wrap reports receipts and prices across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Atlantic Coast Line and Chicago area stocks show steady to firm tones, while futures and commodity prices reflect varied activity. no dramatic shifts, with general steadiness in livestock sections and mixed equity movement in mixed securities.
A Washington Post dispatch from New York outlines mixed readings in Reading stock, coal strike tensions, and financier speculation. Traders note possible gains from a supposed investment pool, while futures shift as union leaders rebuke wage cuts and industry talks surface about peace with miners. News on New York Central North Western Union Pacific merger talk and Erie movements follows, with money markets cautious ahead of April.
The market closes mixed with May wheat off and July steady as traders weigh Argentine shipments and weather. Spot prices firm for No 2 and futures show modest gains on strong daily statistics and cash market signals from Minneapolis and Liverpool.
New York markets show steady butter with moderate receipts, cheese strong with ample supply, and various commodities listed as firm or steady. Western flour and cornmeal futures appear steady. hogs, lard, and cut meats show firm tone with mixed regional price notes across pork, poultry, and oils.
Quotations show firm rates for fancy dock grades and steady overall in vegetables and fruits. Chickens and dressed poultry remain active with strong tops, while cattle hogs and sheep show firming trends amid moderate receipts. Apples and oranges steady, with broader market movement described as unchanged or quiet in several lines.
Baltimore markets report steady to firm prices across grains and dairy. Wheat futures show mixed bid levels with spot and May/June contracts noted. corn, oats, rye, and hay also listed with receipts and bid ranges. Butter and eggs hold firm with creamery and ladle varieties, while sugar closes steady.
A new park area west of the Tidal Basin near the engraving office is being prepared for public use with driveways promenades and lawns. Landscape gardener Brown plans a wild flowers garden at a sheltered point opening toward the Potomac with trees riprapped banks seats and a fine view of the Virginia shore. Funeral of Charles Powell to be held this afternoon. Powell who arrived in Washington last September and married to Mrs Fat Turner matron of Street hospital worked at a paint and glass shop and lived at 1996 Fourth Street NW. Government receipts and expenditures show internal revenue 75887 customs 14083 and miscellaneous 104354 with total expenditures of 1960000.
The document lists net unpaid claims and reserves as required by law, alongside reinsurance premiums, salaries, rents, expenses, and brokerage costs. It notes capital stock and surplus over all liabilities, indicating an insurance or financial statement overview.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.