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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1908

Page

9

Revival in London Market Lifts New York Shares Somewhat

In New York today trading showed muted price shifts with broad activity limited. Union Pacific led gains as Continental movements dominated a dull session while Canadian Pacific and Amalgamated Copper showed notable strength amid mixed bank news and a cautious market tone.

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Treasury notes and money market report

The United States Treasury reports easy money conditions in New York with the ruling rate at 2 percent and call money around 14 percent. Time loans show sixty days at 4 percent, ninety days at 4 percent, and six months near 4 percent. Commercial paper at 6 percent, sterling exchange steady. Bankers' bills quoted with demand around 4.8615 and 4.5620, commercial bills at 4.824, Mexican dollars at 47 cents. Government bonds and railway bonds described as irregular.

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Washington Market Prices Show Mixed Farm Wholesale Quotes

The Washington Produce Market lists varied quotations across eggs butter cheese poultry and meats with scattered gains and declines. Prices cover eggs Virginia and North Carolina supplies, butter demand, cheese fractions, live and dressed poultry including turkeys chickens ducks geese, dressed meats like country ham and dressed calves, and vegetables with potatoes cabbage tomatoes okra peppers beans and citrus noting overall market dullness and firm cheese and butter signals.

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New York Cotton Market News Dates for March Decline

The New York cotton market edged lower and uneven as sentiment turned cautious. Prices closed steady to down 13 points with daily sales around 200,000 bales, old crop months near last Tuesday’s lows while new crop futures fell, aided by selling and weaker support from longs. Private South predictions and softer weather weighed on outlooks.

New York Mar Gary Liverpool Newry Semonah Getaber

Wall Street Gossip on Market Manipulation Schemes

Special to The Washington Post reports ongoing stock manipulation schemes used to fake market strength. Canadian Pacific and related lines are cited as frequently targeted. London investors sustain optimism amid manipulative cycles. The piece notes veteran English investors’ stubborn stance and discusses Union Pacific financing rumors and Pennsylvania Railroad financing.

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Wall Street Notes From a Busy Bond Day

Local financial desk reports a firm bond market with Washington Railway and Electric 4s at 77 and a Potomac Electric 5, closing around 108, amid renewed investment demand. Trading showed activity in Georgetown, Greene-Cananen, and Washington Loan and Trust while Arthur Plant replaces Dr Ralph Jenkins on a membership list. H Rogier Dulany reappears after weeks away, still using a crutch from a Fauquier County riding accident.

Washington Potomac Electric Firat Saat Arthur G. Plant Ralph Jenkins H. Rogier Dulany Mr. Dulany Fauguier County

Educational Contest Pictures On Sale By Mail

Notice announces multiple Nos of Educational Contest Pictures 1 through 4 available by mail. Listings describe pricing, availability, and ordering method for the inclusive issue set with delivery details.

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Washington cattle market prices amid mixed bids

Fragmented OCR listing shows cattle at 4.75 to 5.00 per cwt for butcher, hogs around 4.25 to 4.50 per cwt, clipped sheep 4.00 to 4.50, calves prime to common per pound, and cows prime fresh around 49.00 to 50.00 with machinery prices near 20.00 to 92.00.

New York Produce Prices Mixed Across Commodities

NY market report shows steady to firm outputs in flour, cornmeal, meat, and oils with rye and cottonseed oil steady, petroleum and rosin easing, and wheat and corn receipts cited. Spot prices given for several grains and fats, with oats, potatoes, cabbage, and peanuts noted. overall tone indicates a busy trading day with modest gains and some declines in specific items.

New York Western Liverpool Bermuda State Pennsylvania

Chicago grain markets weaken as weather weighs on wheat

Unsettled southwest weather and forecasts of rain in Missouri and Nebraska pressed prices in the Chicago grain market. May wheat fell to around 1 1/2 cents and closed near 9 1/2 cents lower. corn and oats also wilted with limited cash demand. Provisions rose on strong buying for short coverage, while receipts and weekly exports showed varied activity.

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World Cotton Supply Drops in Latest Visible Totals

New Orleans reports Secretary Hester’s visible cotton supply shows total world stock at 4,412,187 bales, down from 4,602,242 last week and 5,378,818 a year ago. American cotton stands at 464,137,271 bales. other nations mix lower totals with Britain and Europe at 2,481,060 bales.

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Retail Trade Expands as Spring Brings Diversified Demand

Bradstreet's reports the first week of spring shows expansion in retail trade with more operations in building lines, especially in the West. Conservative needs govern buying, with weak primary branches and unsettled industrials. Shipments of shoes run 26 percent below last year while fuel and textiles show mixed activity and widespread short time. Canadian and U S business failures compare with prior weeks.

New York Bradstreet United States

Live Stock Markets Report from New York and Chicago

Livestock market roundup shows 1 580 head in New York with steers up 2 ½ to 3 percent and fat cows higher. calves and sheep receipts steady to higher. Chicago listings estimate cattle at 7 500 head, hogs about 18 000, with steady to firm trends. beef and veal prices vary by grade.

New York Liverpool and Lander Chbiea Butte Chicago EHEEF Revelpin Tarker Eleady Sliven

Baltimore Markets Report Brisk Grain and Commodities Movements

Baltimore markets brief shows steady to dull movement across grains and staples. Wheat corn oats rye and barley trade on various futures and spot prices with exports and receipts listed. butter eggs sugar and other staples observed with unchanged or firm tones.

Metal Market Update from New York and London

New York markets show irregular tin with spot close at 1 f14g Yaa and futures at £142 16s. Copper rises to 241 7s 6d spot and £ EB L 17s 6d futures. Local metal prices firm with lead at £1474 d and zinc around 5.95 to 4.00, while nickel and other alloys hold steady. London and regional quotes for silver, copper, and foundry metals show minor shifts and no major changes.

New York Tina London Lake Mehangal Shaite Algher Speiler Tron Ale 3d Cleveland Foundry Northern Southern

Bankers Hear Songs at Washington Institute of Banking Event

The Washington Chapter American Institute of Banking hosted an evening of musical performances at 124 F Street NW. Solo and group numbers featured Clark Middleton, T. A. Murray, Mrs. Anne Grant Fugitt, Mrs. Esther Gumprecht, Joseph L. Battle, Armand Gumprecht, Hattie, Frank J. Duggan, and others. Chapter officers and governors were listed as McK. Stowell, E. Percival Wilson, Edmund S. Wolfe, A. Bertram Claxton, A. Chester Flather, John M. Riordan, and board members A. H. Bedford, C. H. Lee, H. V. Haynes, F. B. Devereux, and LM. Tillman.

Washington American Institute of Banking F Street Northwest Clark Middleton T. A. Murray Vulcan Philemon and Bancis Anne Grant Fueitt Esther Gumprecht Joseph L. Battle Tiprego

Sailor's Will Names Norwegian Heir for Estate Assets

Miss Tomene Masten of Porsgrund Norway is sole beneficiary of Andrew Masten's estate. Masten, a sailmaker's mate aboard the Ll. 88 Lancaster, died January 24 at League Island Navy Yard hospital. Will filed by Mrs. Ellen Spencer Massey for the Norwegian Legation notes Masten's assets include San Francisco bank funds and back pay from the government.

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J Robert Roberts Seen Likely Warden Successor

Deputy Marshal William J. Roberts is viewed as the probable successor to Warden James H. Harris of the District jail. Harris plans to resign early next week after two decades in office. Roberts, nine years with the marshal’s office, is highly regarded by judges and respected for his work in Justice Stamford’s court.

Wil J. H. Harris William J. Roberts United States Autick Palmer James H. Harris Warden Harris Marshal Roberts Justice Stafford District Supreme Court Harris Congress

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