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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

33

Brisk Rise in Stages and Coal Shares Rally

The market opened nervy but gained strength led by Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Reading, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Hudson coal stocks advanced, with Readies improving but giving back part of the gain. Grain futures rose on a rosy crop outlook while rail and finance sectors showed mixed signals amid policy and banking expectations.

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Wall Street Traders Rally Behind Readings Bull Move

Traders push Union Pacific and Southern Pacific to new figures as Reading shares surge. Market chatter centers on a large European stake, a potential cord issue, and a pending amendment to the Hepburn act. Brokers note heavy trading, with Reading leading volume and a suspected short squeeze amid broader rail stock gains.

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Market on the local stock rails as bonds rise and bank shares lead

Yesterday's market activity showed rail and electric issues gaining interest with 6 per cent certificates bid at 104 1 2 and Washington Railway and Electric favored at 82 1 8 on about 300 shares. Mergenthaler solid at 195 1 2 while Lanston offered as sixty day option. Greene Cananea and Mitchell Mining traded, and Lincoln National and Commercial National rose. United States Trust hovered around 39 1 2 to 39 1 6 as brokers showed varied interest.

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New York Stock Market Opens Higher on July Trading

The market opened strong and then advanced with gains to around 684 as buyers drove prices up. Local receipts stood at 39, with contract trade noted.

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New York Bond Market and Commodities Report

Treasury market quotes show wholesale rates steady with near term supply. farm goods prices fluctuate with butter demand, large butter demand and quality hold. Poultry prices move modestly with hens steady ducks and geese quiet. dressed poultry and meats mix with calves and hams varying. vegetables and fruits show dull to slow trading with several items priced per barrel or per box.

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New York Cotton Shows Volatile Decline Amid Nervous Trading

In New York on May 8 the cotton market swung sharply with a net decline around 16 to 21 points despite intraday rallies. Sales totaled about 375,000 bales as July and October futures posted mixed moves before a late session drop and heavy offerings. Weather in the South and easier cables influenced early losses, while Bulls later supported prices briefly before the market slipped again.

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Daily Cotton Market and Commodity Prices

New York reports mixed commodity activity with cotton, cattle, hogs, and sheep prices. Market notes show declines in London tin and copper as quotes drift lower, while U S and European markets display weak to steady tones with various spot and futures figures.

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Wheat and corn surge after government crop report

Wheat futures rose sharply as the government crop report indicated a weakening fall sown wheat condition, with May and July contracts advancing amid strong export demand. Corn followed with gains as buyers returned. oats held firm while rye and other grains showed little change in a volatile trading day.

Winter Wheat Crop 6000 Falls 4.2 Percent in Sown Area

Agriculture Department May crop summary shows winter wheat on May 1 at 28,761,000 acres, down 4.2 percent from last fall and 5.8 percent from last year’s harvest. Average condition 89 percent of normal. meadow hay 92.4 percent. pastures 26 percent. States list abandonment, area remaining, and conditions for major winter wheat regions with U.S. total 9,751,000 acres at 89.0 percent.

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Trust Company Assigns and Depositors to Be Fully Paid

The Fuelid Avenue Trust Company assigned to the Cleveland Trust Company. No liabilities or assets were stated. capital was 720,000. President J. F. Madigan, county treasurer, said deposits range from 1.2 to 1.306 million and that every depositor would be paid in full as soon as loans are realized. He blamed the failure on collection problems and said no other city bank was involved.

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World cotton supply shows declines in visible stock

New Orleans reports Secretary's statement on world visible cotton supply at 3,727,708 bales, down from last week and the year. American cotton totals 2,595,742. other kinds 1,191,876. Supplies afloat or held in Europe and Asia show variances, with regional totals listed for Britain, Europe, Egypt, Brazil, India, and other areas. Additional data from Toledo and other reports appear.

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