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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
9
The New York Stock Exchange saw varied declines with several issues weakening at close while others held firmer support. Southern Railway and Erie shares slipped as liquidation persisted with uncertainty lingering over overall financial status and debt concerns across major issuers.
Special to The Washington Post reports James J. Hill urged a cautious outlook despite calls for renewed prosperity. Traders read pessimism into his remarks as Union Pacific and Erie related rumors influenced activity, with heavy selling pressure and no clear rally as the day closed.
Conservative sources say present prices favor buying but major banks advise restraint and await a clearer downturn before re entering speculative activity. Washington Railway and Electric and related issues show activity with ABMs steady around 70 1 4 while Gas shares drift amid cautious trading. Cananea and Vyxon trades reflect mixed sentiment as Cananea holds near 9 1 2 and Vyxon falls to 6 1 2.
Market notes on regular calls and preferred issues from Washington Railway and Electric, Washington Gas, and related utilities. Bonds and stocks listed include Railway and Electric preferreds, Washington Gas certificates, and various suburban and regional issues. mixed prices and yields noted amid a broad miscellany of trades and notes.
New York stock market quotations for Monday March 30 1908 list prices and activity across exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade. Prices for prominent issues are shown with daily movement notes and leading brokers such as Hibbs Co Benners and others cited in market summaries.
Washington market report details New York and federal activity with the United States Treasury and banking notes. It tracks commodity prices and market conditions across treasuries, silver certificates, and stock movements, noting steady to firm tone in grains, meats, and poultry amid mixed receipts and late session improvements.
Special to The Washington Post James J Hill voiced cautious notes on the business recovery saying he cannot be optimistic nor pessimistic and that improvement has not yet appeared significantly. He warned the revival will be gradual and rail earnings remain weak, with forecasts of waiting for spring summer and possibly winter.
The March market notes firm receipts and prices across multiple items. Wheat and corn show mixed futures with May and July contracts, while flour, cornmeal, and oats hold steady to firm. dairy and meats from Butter to pork show varied quotes and steady demand amid regional and national movements.
Market data shows receipts across cattle hogs and sheep with prices varying by grade. Cattle steady to strong with steers and cows mixed. hogs higher on mixed classes. sheep and lambs firm to higher. London and Interpool tables quoted higher per pound dressed weight. overall activity remains brisk with buyers selective.
Indianapolis reports almost 25000 coal workers plan to stop work as labor contracts expire, with expected shutdowns in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and possibly Indiana and Illinois. Miners blame operators for bad faith while John Mitchell winds down tenure and a new UMWA leadership signals changes amid Pittsburg mine closures.
The Jewelers Board of Trade states there will be no price reduction for diamonds despite tensions between De Beers and Premier Diamond Mining. The contract with the London syndicate remains in force, ensuring prices stay up. Directors of both companies and the syndicate have pledged continued price stability despite market rumors and stock activity.
Dull and unchanged receipts and spot contracts across grains and produce in Baltimore markets. Wheat shipments show mixed futures with steady to firm tones. corn and oats hold at subdued values. rye exports and domestic demand steady. Butter, eggs, cheese, and sugar mostly unchanged as freight and market conditions remain quiet.
The London tin market closed higher at £145 with futures £144, locals quiet and quotes from £185 to £212. Copper eased with spot £6 5s and futures £69 15s, market firm with little change.
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