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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
25
Fourth such surge this year pushes total exchange transactions beyond 3,000,000. Broad activity includes Reading and Grion Pacific with large dealings amid overall market strength and signs of liquidation. Sentiment remains wary as artificial influences are debated and investors react to shifts in liquidity and prices.
Market activity shown for Monday May 11 1905 with declines in indices and notable readings from the New York exchange. Data include outstanding issues, bonds, and listed totals across segments, reflecting daily fluctuations and early-year economic indicators.
The page lists diverse market data from Washington and other regions. It includes stocks, railways, gas and electric firm quotes, currency and bond notes, pork and beef prices, farm goods like calves and hogs, and wholesale market rates. It also notes London price movements, futures, and board of trade discussions on grain cornering.
Market round up shows steady to firm dairy receipts and variable grain futures. Wheat and corn futures edged lower amid weaker export demand while tea-raw products and fats held steady. potatoes and peppers noted fluctuating spot prices in New York and Liverpool trade routes.
The New York cotton market opened weak as prices dropped about 47 points amid nervous trading. Traders noted bear pressure from weather and liquidation, with dark market signals and limited demand seen across futures for July through December contracts.
The market opened with New York Central leading gains as it rose over two points from Saturday’s close. Reading and other heavy issues surged with large block trades, while the day logged around 150000 shares, a first-day record for the current movement. Bulls eyed squeeze tactics on shorts and tips fueled optimism, though broader indexes weakened later. American Smelting and Refining and National Lead drew buyer interest on dividend hopes, with Southern Pacific considering further 7 percent preferred stock financing and retirement options under debate.
The local market yesterday showed active railways trading with a bullish outlook. Washington Railway and Wleciness bonds traded around 82 1-8, 4 1-8, and 82 1-4 while 2009 Columbia Railway 6s moved after a late trade. Washington Gas certificates quoted 102 with interest. Electric stocks attracted buyers as common opened around 22 3/8, rising to 23 1/8 on strong demand for 200 shares. odd lots remained unfilled. Capital Traction held at 123 1/2, Wer genthaler steady near 196 1/8, Lanston rose to near bid. Gas stock slid to 69 1/8 but buyers emerged up to 68 1/2. Reports of a takeover shift at an uptown bank sparked lively exchange bidding, with varied broker activity and signs of concentration of orders. Comercial Nations Bank traded up to 101 1/2.
Chicago on May 1 reports the Chicago Association of Commerce adopted resolutions opposing any rise in railroad rates. The group argued that the current business disturbances cited by railroads to justify higher charges show precisely why rates should not be increased from their present level.
Live stock market notes from New York and Baltimore show receipts for cattle hogs sheep and lambs ranging from 20 000 to 20 00 head weekly totals. Prices vary by class with steers bulls calves and stockers differentials and beef and hog valuestelegraphed quotes from London and Liverpool and local market movements indicate steady to higher terms for some grades while others ease.
A garbled market note detailing various grain and commodity items including corn oats and petroleum futures. Mentions spot contracts, export references, price figures, and unsettled market activity with scattered figures and coded terms across July and August timelines.
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