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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1907

Page

7

Wall Street Gossips On Railroads And Market Tactics

New York May 4 traders opened bearish on railroad earnings and weather delays, then rallied as Reading led a late hour surge. News on Union Pacific and Southern Pacific plans circulated amid talk of August dividends and rising coal rates, while inactive issues like Louisville and Nashville showed dwindling trades indicating market making rather than broad public interest.

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New York Produce Market Prices and Activity Report

New York May 4 market bulletin shows mixed gains across commodities. Poultry and eggs hold steady with slight firming in fowls and turkeys. butter, cheese, and meats show cautious demand, while vegetables and fruits list broad price ranges for Bermuda potatoes, Florida goods, and regional crops._reader notes indicate firmer tone in fresh poultry and ample supplies in some lines, with steady to firm movements in dairy and grains.

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Washington Stock Market Quotations and Closing Bids

Yesterday’s closing bids show Capital Traction, Washington Railway and Electric, and various telephones, railroads, and mining stocks with prices across common and preferred issues. Notable entries include Greene-Cananea Copper at 16%, Metropolitan Railroad 6s at 108, and Potomac Electric Light at 105 percent.

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Metal markets steady quiet trading in New York

New York May 4 metal market was quiet as cables were scarce. Tin quoted at 42 4220, copper firmer on spot with lake at 35 00 25 50, electrolytic at 24 37% 34 75, and casting at 23 00 3%5. Lead dull at 6 00 6 05, and spelter steady around 6 50 6 60.

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Baltimore Markets May 4 Wheat Corn Oats and Butter Trends

Baltimore markets report mixed grain activity with exports and on grade shipments. Prices show firmer hay and steady butter and cheese, while sugar remains unchanged.

Washington cattle market price report brief

The Washington cattle market reports strong demand for high quality cattle from Upper Maryland and the West with full quotations for lambs and Western dressed meat supplies. Veal is easier. Pittsburg shipments have boosted cattle volumes. Prices listed include extra cattle 5.25 5.60 per cwt, butchers 4.00 4.60, calves prime 7.44 0. Accessory figures for sheep and cows are shown with various grades and weights.

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Local Money Market Shows Demand for Bonds and Copper News

The report notes ongoing demand for Capital Traction 5 per cent bonds and Washington Railway 4 per cent bonds, with prices around 107 and 90 to 91. It discusses stock activity in Capital Traction, Lanston, and Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, plus optimism for Greene Cananea copper output and potential high dividends if costs fall. It also covers bank building occupancy, district bankers meeting, and debates over utility regulation and public ownership.

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Wheat and grain futures slip on weak demand and weather

Weather prospects improve for crops but dampen wheat and corn sentiment. May wheat ends lower while July and oats show slight weakness amid ample receipts and profit taking. Lard and hogs firm, pork products mixed as local packers buy modestly. Local receipts listed for wheat corn oats and hogs.

Dun's Bank Clearings Report for April Shows Growth Across Nation

Dun's report shows April bank clearings nationwide rising 13.9 percent from last year and 22.1 percent over April 1905, with strong gains in New England Middle Atlantic Central West and Pacific Coast. New York City loans fall due to lighter stock activity, while Baltimore Richmond Atlanta Chicago and southern cities show improvement. San Francisco and northern Pacific cities also display heavy activity.

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New York Grain Prices Clear as Frost Lifts Wheat Early

New York May 4 Wheat price movement after a frost boost opened higher on the belt but drifted weak on warmer forecasts and Kansas showers. Corn and oats traded with little action. May futures closed flat to modestly lower while July and September shifts varied. Spot market showed steady to firm values for No. 2 red and No. 2 white, with receipts tallied and futures activity muted.

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Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago

May 4 live stock turnout across markets shows steady to firmer tone. New York receipts include 1 267 cattle and 4 216 sheep and lambs with mixed prices for cattle veals hogs and lambs. Chicago sees about 800 head cattle and 1 head hogs with varying between poor to prime, prices listed for each class and region.

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