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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

25

Brisk Rise in Stoges Shares on Reading Form Markets

The Washington dispatch reports a nervy strong session with notable gains in Read ing, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, Korosiaware and Hudson coal stocks. Read ing stock surged early by 42 points before giving back half the rise while Union Pacific and Southern Pacific led the market higher amid hopes for lower rates and shifts in transportation policy.

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Wall Street Bull Move Spurs Readings Rise Amid Trading

Traders pushed Union Pacific and Southern Pacific to new figures as Reading sizes surged. Market rumors of a corner and a large share issue abroad fueled optimism, while lack of decisive news left some doubts about further gains.

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Market on stock list shows Washington Railway gains

Yesterday's market on the local stock list showed rail and bond activity with Washington Railway and Electric 6 per cent certificates bid at 104 1 2 and 11 2 per cent advance. 300 shares traded with the preferred at 82 1 8 and 82 bid at close. Odd lots noted from 8 to 82 1 4 with a ten share trade at 82 1 2. Mergenthaler and Lanston quoted. Greene Cananea at 8 1 4 and Mitchell Mining at 1 2. Bank shares moved up with Lincoln National at 125 and Commercial National at 150. United States Trust bid at ag 6 8 and 39 1 2 from brokers, vs Thursday's sale at 90.

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New York Stock Market Opens Mixed Amid Early Gains

The market opened with moderate gains as the July session showed early strength and slight weakness later. Local receipts ran 39 cars with a portion of contracts traded, while prices fluctuated around the 64 to 68 4/4 range.

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New York Bond Market and Commodity Prices Digest

Treasury market quoted with wholesale prices. FGGS-Supply water rate and market steady near Ly Virginia. Butter demand high though quality good. creamery fancy and Western Firsts varied. Live poultry prices mixed with hens steady and turkeys firm. dressed meats show robust demand for country-cured hams and calves. Vegetables and fruits market dull with mixed potato, pepper, lettuce, and citrus pricing. cranberries and apples noted.

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New York Cotton Volatile With Close Near Sessions

Cotton futures in New York on May 8 showed heavy fluctuations and a net decline of 16 to 21 points after a trading day marked by tentative early gains and late selling. Volume was about 375,000 bales as July and October contracts moved between losses and modest gains amid weather and market rumors.

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Daily Cotton Market and Commodity Prices Report

New York May 8 prices show declines in several markets with mixed bids in cotton cattle hogs sheep and metals. Notable figures include New York futures around 10.83 for cotton and copper lower in London at 56 18s, with local markets showing soft demand and price trims across multiple commodities.

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Wheat Gains After Government Report Says Crop Deteriorated

Prices for wheat rose sharply after a government crop report showed fall sown wheat in poorer condition than a month earlier. May to July futures climbed as export demand and fears of a tight world supply drove buying, with oats and corn showing strength and overall provisions steady.

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Winter Wheat Crop Drops 4.2 Percent in May Report

The Agriculture Department May crop summary shows winter wheat area at 28,761,000 acres on May 1, down 4.2 percent from last fall and 5.8 percent from last year’s harvest. Average condition of winter wheat stands at 89 percent of normal, rye at 90.3 percent, and spring plowing progress at 66.9 percent complete. Meadow hay lands average 92.4 percent of normal. pastures 26 percent.

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Trust Company Assigns in Cleveland Depositors to be Paid

The Fuelid Avenue Trust Company assigned to Cleveland Trust Company. Deposits total about 1.2 to 1.306 million dollars. President J. F. Madigan said all depositors would be paid in full after loan realizations. He stated no other city bank is involved and blamed the failure on collection problems.

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Global cotton supply report shows modest drop in visible stock

New Orleans May 8 Secretary's statement reports world visible cotton at 3,727,708 bales, down from 3,852,280 last week and 4,619,069 year to date. American cotton 2,595,742, other kinds 1,191,876. Europe holding 2,180,000 to 2,762,000 last year. India and Egypt figures noted. Credit balances and shipments listed. Toledo notes Lima indices.

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