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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1908

Page

17

Reading Exceptionally Strong Market Reacts Weakly

The Wellington Post reports a flat exchange session with broad liquidation despite a late rally. Union Pacific declines on bond-issue doubts while Reading shows limited gains amid coal and railroad sector speculation. prompt selloff followed news of a potential distribution plan, leaving most stocks lower at close.

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Metal Market Fluctuations Stir London and New York

The London tin market fell sharply with spot and futures around £142, while copper rose in London to a spot of £61 and futures at £81 7s 6d. Locally markets were quiet or unchanged across metals including lead, zinc, and shelter, with varied London quotations and mixed regional dullness.

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Reading tips lift stock to new high in early trading

Wall Street notes a Reading stock rise to 108 in forenoon trading after rumors of strong accumulation. Healing Coat and Iron Co to run full time, boosting April demand for a 50 cent price cut. Union Pacific bond plans spark mixed market, with heavy activity then tapering, total shares near one million amid shifting bets and cautious selling.

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Local Stock Exchange Ties Up Bonds and Rail Stocks

Trading on the local Stock Exchange centered in bonds and DC electric issues with Potomac Electric first leg bid up to 108 1-4, and Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania declaring a 1 2 percent dividend payable April 15. Washington Railway and Electric common rose to 24 1-2 after the call, while Gas stock sold at 61 1-2 with a cautious market tone overall. A. Vanderlip of National City Bank may attend the DC Bankers Association meeting at Rauchers.

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Washington Produce Market Prices and Supplies Report

Wholesale quotations show steady market with strong butter demand and firm cheese. Fresh Virginia and nearby produce face mixed receipts with meat and poultry prices rising for turkeys and dressed products. vegetables and fruits display varied prices and moderate activity across regions and barrow sizes.

Washington Cattle Market Prices Collage

Market quotes show cattle and hogs by weight with mixed figures for various categories. Prices span hogs per cwt and per cut, cattle by weight, calves and lambs with prime, choice, and common grades, plus cows and sheep ranges observed.

New York Cotton Market Turns Higher Then Near Steady

New York cotton opened firmer on March 25 with a 2.7 point advance, eased amid late selling, and closed barely steady with a net decline of 1 to 2 points. Trade noted firmer Liverpool cables and improved Southern spot markets, but covering by shorts and light demand limited gains. May held about 9 points over last night, while March traded up to 9.63 but few transactions occurred. Port receipts remained light and end of month clearances were anticipated.

New York Liverpool Wall Street Chase

New York Money Market Briefs

New York money market reports steady with call money at 1 to 2 percent, closing bid 1 percent and offered 2 percent. Time deposits show quiet, with sixty days at 3 3/4 to 4 percent, ninety days around 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 percent. Prime mercantile paper cited at 4 1/2 to 5 percent. sterling exchange steady via bankers’ drafts with bids near 4.56 to 4.86 for demand. Government bonds steady. railroad bonds irregular.

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New York Produce Prices and Wheat Outlook March 2

New York market notes steady poultry and fats with mixed fowls and turkeys prices, receipts. Wheat futures rose on crop-damage fears in the Southwest, then eased before closing higher on a late scare. corn and oats with steady to firm quotes and varied receipts. Cottonseed, petroleum, rosin, and hog prices show broad firming trends amid steady freight and commodity markets. Reports of receipts and exports accompany fluctuating daily values across grains and associated products.

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Chicago Grain gains as Wheat leads with bullish close

The Chicago grain market was mixed with gains in wheat as short covering pushed May up to 95 1/4 cents. Corn and oats traded narrowly with weakish moves. provisions rose on brisk buying by shorts, with May pork up to 12.90 and lard firm at 8.12. Estimated tomorrow receipts include 200,000 wheat and 20,000 hogs.

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Not to Sue Harriman Big Bond Issue Proposed

Stockholders of the Union Pacific Railroad Company will meet May 5 to authorize a mortgage secured bond issue on all unmortgaged lines, with reports suggesting amounts from 40 to 80 million dollars. The meeting also would ratify taking over two Kansas roads to add about 200 unmortgaged miles to the system. Directors refused to sue Harriman Rogers Stillman for profits from stock sales to Union Pacific, citing disclosed interests and unanimous authorization of the purchase. President Mellen of New Haven Railways has not been invited or offered the UP presidency.

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Baltimore Markets Snapshot of Commodities and Rates

Market summary from Baltimore on March 2 notes dull and unchanged receipts across grain and feed goods. Wheat corn oats and sugar hold steady with few price changes, butter and eggs steady, and cargo exports and steamer receipts reported for multiple commodities.

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Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

Market wires show beef receipts at 41 185 with no sale price in New York with firm tone for hides and veal. Sheep and lambs in New York demand firm to higher. hogs steady. Chicago cattle receipts about 5050 with steady to firm prices. hogs 10 to 15 cents higher. Sheep and lambs in Chicago higher. calves and yearlings steady to firm.

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Jockeys Case Postponed and Memorial Services Planned

The Grover Cleveland Fuller case on the charge of assisting May Morton was postponed to March 30 to allow fuller investigation and recovery time for the bruised witness. Also announced are memorial services for Italian author Edmondo de Amicis at Pythian Temple, with speakers C Veditz and others. sales of Luclostre publications and Pictures Nos. 1 to 55 offered by mail or at The Washington Post office.

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Secret Wrestling Bout Sparks Court Case Over Hidden Contracts

Rob Roy Mackey won 40.26 in a Justice of the Peace case against Joe Turner over a February 1 wrestling match at the National Guard Armory. The trial revealed secret contracts claiming a share of gate receipts and expenses, with witnesses including Turner’s former manager and the referee.

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Will Honor Gift of Ballet at Mass Meeting

Invitations have been extended to Speaker Cannon Senator Foraker and several representatives to address the mass meeting next Tuesday night at the A M E Church in celebration of the fifteenth amendment anniversary. Dr John H Jones of Wilberforce College will be principal speaker of the evening. Sale of Fine Japanese Art Wares. The Japan Art Company at 1237 G Street Northwest is selling many beautiful examples of Japanese art first shown at the Jamestown Exposition. Fine ceramics cloisonne and bronzes are offered each day until the entire collection is disposed of.

Cannon Foraker Dalzell J. Warren Keifer Campbell Scott Cushman Johne H. Jones Wilberforce (Ohio) College Japan Art Company G Street

Leaguers Will Hear Andrews at Dumbarton Epworth Meeting

W. F. Andrews, auditor of the Treasury, will address the special meeting of the Dumbarton Chapter Epworth League at the Dumbarton Avenue Methodist Church next Sunday evening at seven. Special music has been arranged for the choir and Dr. Pate will preach the sermon after the league service.

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