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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

2

Brisk Rise in Stocks Drives Share Trading High

A brisk rise in Reading stock and hard coal shares led the market higher as transactions formed more than a third of the day’s volume. Delaware and Lackawanna advanced briefly 42 points but pared gains. Readings and other anthracite railroad stocks led the gains amid widespread speculation and shifting market factors.

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Reading Leads Bull Run Amid Speculation in 19th Century Stocks

The New York market buzzed with bullish talk on Union Pacific and Southern Railway stocks as Reading stoked speculation. Traders anticipated large European demand for new issues, with prices swinging and volume topping 900,000 shares as Reading and Union Pacific drove activity while others lagged.

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Market on the local stock exchange shows railway shares active

Yesterday's market featured brisk activity in Washington Railway and Electric six per cent certificates at 104 1 2. Washington Railway and Electric preferred led dealings with 300 shares trading up to 82 1 8, closing bids at 82. Odd lots ranged 8 3 4 to 82 1 4, ten shares at 82 1 2. Mergenthaler rose to 195 1 2 while Lanston options were bid for sixty days. Greene Cananea traded at 8 1 4 and Mitchell Mining at 1 2. Bank stocks regained strength with Lincoln National at 125 and Commercial National at 150. United States Trust asked at 89 6 8 and 39 1 2 by brokers, after Thursday sales at 90.

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New York Stock Market Opens Mixed as Traders Weigh Commodities

Market headlines show Glonen strong but July opened weak, with early losses narrowing later as trading progressed. Local receipts stand at 39 with a portion of contracts moving. overall activity remains unsettled amid uncertain demand and price shifts.

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New York Bond Market and Farm Prices Report

Treasury quotes and wholesale prices show market steadiness near Ly Virginia with regional notes on West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. Butter and dairy goods demand remains strong, poultry prices mixed with active spring chicken supply, dressed meats steady. Vegetables and fruits markets slow with varied per barrel or per box pricing across produce categories.

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New York Cotton Market Volatile Despite Net Decline

New York May 8 news reports sharp fluctuations in cotton prices with a net drop of 1621 points amid 375,000 bales traded. Opening steady, futures fell on weak cables and warm Southern weather then rebounded briefly on bull support before a late session selloff, leaving prices near lows with nervous sentiment and heavy offerings.

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Daily Cotton Market and Related Commodities Report

New York and London market notes show mixed signals in cotton cattle and hogs with varied per ewt and cwt prices. Prices for copper, lead, tin, and freight at London and regional quotes indicate a generally weak to steady trend across metals and farm outputs with multiple ports reporting higher year to date totals and no uniform movement.

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Wheat and grain futures rise after government crop report

Wheat futures climbed as export demand surged and traders reacted to a government crop report showing a weaker fall sowing condition. May and July contracts rose while corn and oats also firmed amid renewed buying and bears wary after the report’s wider implications.

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Winter Wheat Crop Falls 4.2 Percent in May Area Sown

The Agriculture Department summary for May sets winter wheat acreage at 28,761,000 on May 1, down 4.2 percent from last fall and 5.8 percent above last year’s harvested area. Average conditions show winter wheat at 89 percent of normal, with rye at 90.3 percent. Spring plowing and planting progress lag or lead compared to last year, and meadow hay lands and pastures show weaker conditions.

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Trust Company Assigns in Cleveland. Depositors to be Paid

The Fuelid Avenue Trust Company assigned to the Cleveland Trust Company. Deposits are estimated at 1.2 to 1.306 million dollars. President J. F. Madigan said depositors will be paid in full as soon as loans are realized. he blamed the failure on collection problems and stated no other city banks are involved.

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Visible Cotton Supply Figures Show World Cotton Stock

New Orleans May 8 Secretary's statement reports world visible cotton stock at 3,727,708 bales, down from 3,852,280 last week and 4,619,069 the year. American supply totals 2,595,742 with declines from last week and last year, while other kinds total 1,191,876. Amount afloat and held in Europe stands at 2,180,000, Egypt, India, and other regions show lower year figures, and miscellaneous prices and figures accompany the report.

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