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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1908

Page

17

Revival in London Market Boosts Stocks Pressure

In New York trading on March 27 a dull session gave way to late strength as London marks steadied on relief over continued money ease. Union Pacific led gains with Canadian Pacific and Amalgamated Copper among prominent movers, while overall sentiment remained cautious amid mixed volumes and obscure causes behind recent price swings.

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Treasury Money Market Report From New York

The United States Treasury reports money on call easy at 14.2 percent ruling rate with offered at 1M. Time loans steady for sixty days 24 percent and ninety days 4 percent. six months 4 to 4% percent. Prime mercantile paper at 6 percent, sterling exchange with actual business. In bankers' bills 4.8615 4.5620 for demand and at ABP7GEA.CSBO. commercial bills 4.824. Mexican dollars 47. Government bonds ready. Railroad bonds irregular.

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Washington Produce Market Prices On Various Staples

Quotations from the Washington Produce Market show eggs steady with strong demand, butter supplies tight yet quality high, and cheese and poultry markets shifting with receipts. Live poultry receipts are higher while demand remains, with turkeys steady and chickens and ducks in moderate demand. dressed meats also traded, and vegetables largely dull with scattered price levels across crates and barrels.

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New York Cotton Market Ends Mixed After Nervy Session

The New York cotton market closed steadier after a volatile day with prices off for old crops and little change for new crop positions. Trading centered on May and other months amid renewed selling pressure, light support from spot buyers, and weather notes from the South affecting private forecasts and interior markets.

New York Mar Gary Liverpool Newry Semonah Getaber

Wall Street Gossip on Market Manipulation Schemes

Special to The Washington Post describes a long standing market manipulation tactic used to lift prices. It details how rough handling of key stocks like Canadian Pacific and others creates a false strength to spark broader buying, with London investors and English buyers often driving gains and eventual corrections. The piece notes Union Pacific financing rumors and Pennsylvanias financing prowess as part of the wider speculative environment.

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Financial market notes show bond and stock activity

A brisk trading day in local securities saw Washington Electric 4s at 77 and Potomac Electric firsts at 108 with a 1 percent gain. Gas stock opened at 613-3 as brokers noted genuine investment demand. Georgetown stock moved as a clearing sale occurred, while Washington Loan and Trust and National Savings and Trust posted gains amid overall dullness. Arthur Plant replaces Dr Jenkins on a membership post. seat price reported at 35,000. H Rogier Dulany reappeared on the Exchange after an extended absence, still crutch-bound from a Fauquier County riding accident.

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Educational Contest Pictures Now On Sale By Mail

Readable notice states copies of Educational Contest Pictures Nos 1 to 4 are available by mail. Details on price and ordering appear in the issue with chaotically printed information.

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Washington cattle market price list fragment

Fragmentary cattle market sheet shows per hundredweight and per head quotes for cattle hogs sheep and calves. Entries include butcher rates and weights with inconsistent OCR errors. Prices range roughly from 2.00 to 63.00 per unit, with primed and common grades, plus cow and veal notes.

New York Produce Prices and Market Notes

New York market report shows mixed commodity pricing across flour, cornmeal, hay, hops, wool, beef, pork, lard, cottonseed oil, petroleum, rosin, turpentine, rice, molasses, sugar, freights, peanuts, potatoes, cabbages, and wheat. Spot and futures activity described with receipts, transports, and price ranges. notes include quieter trade, board context, and regional price shifts.

New York Western Liverpool Bermuda State Pennsylvania

Chicago grain shows weakness as southwest weather aids bears

Chicago March 27 unsettled water in the Southwest weakens May wheat to a small net loss. Wheat, corn, and oats slide while provisions rise on strong demand for short positions. Reports note rain in Missouri and Nebraska but not Kansas, with cash demand dampened.

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World cotton supply shows drop from last year

Secretary Hester reports the world visible cotton supply at 4,412,187 bales, down from 4,602,242 previous week and 5,378,818 last year. American cotton totals 464,137,271 bales, easing from 3,241,386 the prior year, with Egypt, Brazil, India and others totaling 2,258,870 last week and 2,371,000 last year. Continental Europe holds 2,481,060 bales versus 2,976,000 a year ago. Egypt 238,007 vs 212,009. India 641,000 vs 742,907. United States 1,054,000 vs 1,? last year.

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Retail Trade Expands Amid Conservative Buying Patterns

Bradstreet's reports for the first week of spring show retail trade expanding and industrial activity modest. Conservative demand governs purchases and stock replacement, with weakness in primary branches and ongoing labor tensions, notably in textiles and coal, while shoe shipments run 26 percent below last year and weekly business failures rise in the United States to 285. Canadian failures total 40.

New York Bradstreet United States

Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

Markets report brisk cattle and calf receipts with higher prices in New York led by steers bulls and fat cows, plus exports of beef quarters. Chicago shows steady cattle and hog prices with strong steer and hog values and a lamb market advancing, reflecting firm demand and placement across major markets.

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Baltimore Markets Report From March 27 Trade

Baltimore markets report dull and unchanged with exports of 9,982 barrels of flour and 3,388 bushels of corn. Wheat steady with No. 2 red Western at 97 1/2, March. other grain prices and receipts listed. butter, eggs, and sugar largely steady. freight and storage notes indicate flat activity across commodities.

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Metal Market Update from New York and London Trading Floors

On March 27 metal markets showed mixed activity with copper advancing to 241 7s 6d spot and futures at 17s 6d in London. Local trading remained firm with lead around 5 4d, zinc near 4 6d, and silver and electro metals holding gains. no major shifts in standard foundry or Southern soft grades.

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Bankers Hear Songs By Washington Banking Chapter

Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Banking hosted an evening at the chapter rooms on 124 F Street NW. The program featured ragtime sections, baritone and tenor solos, a trio, and several solo performances with titles such as The Vulcan Song Carissima and The Dying Rose. Officers listed include McK Stowell as president and E Percival Wilson as vice president, with a board of governors: A H Bedford C H Lee H V Haynes F B Devereux and LM Tillman.

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Sailor left estate to sister in Norway after death

Miss Tomene Masten of Porsgrund Norway is sole beneficiary of the estate of her brother Andrew Masten, a sailmaker's mate on the Ll. 88 Lancaster, who died January 24 in League Island Navy Yard hospital. The will, filed by Mrs. Ellen Spencer Massey for the Norwegian Legation, lists money in Hibernia Bank San Francisco and back pay from the government.

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J Roberts Expected to Succeed Warden Harris

Deputy Marshal William J. Roberts, long attached to the United States Marshal Autick Palmer staff, is regarded as the likely successor to James H. Harris as warden of the District jail. Harris plans to resign next week after two decades in office, with judges to decide the appointment soon.

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