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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

33

Broad Rise in Stocks and Better Feelings in Europe

The report notes a broad rise in stock prices led by British consols and Rio Tinto with Kaffu issues strong. Traders cite cheer on foreign exchanges and a large bank balance as factors, while gold exports and European money trends signal shifting international finance and a softer dollar.

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New York Money Market Update and Trading Figures

New York money market rates show 1a money or call at 14 percent, closing bids at 1 percent and offered at 14 percent. Time loans vary by term from sixty days at 3 percent to ninety days at 7 percent and six months at 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper and sterling exchange rates noted with demand and mail figures. Government holdings steady. railroads strong. Prices list includes Boston, New York, and several named companies and utilities. Credit balances indicate 178, 149, 597 shipments average. Toledo and Lima mentions appear with regional notes.

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New York Stock Market May 13 1908 Summary

The New York market showed cautious optimism with higher prices expected, led by Capital Traction rising yet scarce trading for Washington Railway and Electric. National City Bank activity sparked talk of a potential deal, while Greene Cananea and Monotype moved on copper and tech stock momentum amid broad buying interest and limited selling.

Cal Washington New York Allis Chaimera American Steel Foundry Adams Express American Tobacco Heston Copper Butte Coston Sona BANK Trust Company Capital Traction Washington Railway Washington Gas Washington Stock Exchange Palathearenaah

New York Bond Market Report Revised Prices and Yields

The New York bond market showed modest moves with yield shifts across several issues as traders reassessed supply and demand. Investors eyed short term Treasuries amid mixed economic data, while corporate debt remained cautious on earnings outlooks and credit spreads.

Washington Produce Market Price Snapshot and London Market Signals

A dense market summary lists dairy butter cheese and poultry prices, fresh vegetables and fruits, and grain futures. It notes London tin market weakness, copper and lead shifts, and U S grain futures with regional readings from Virginia North Carolina Iowa and Maryland markets.

Chicago Grain Market Slumps Amid Harvest Weather Optimism

Chicago May grain notes show wheat futures slipping as favorable weather boosts the crop outlook in America. July wheat falls after early firmness, corn climbs on rain, oats steady, and provisions ease on ample live cattle stock. Local receipts and city weather influence near-term prices across wheat, corn, oats, and lard.

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New York Cotton Market Sees July Futures Rally and Profit Taking

New York May 1 The sensational strength for July contracts dominated today’s cotton market as prices firmed due to firm cables and English spot tales. July rallied briefly to near 990 then slipped with modest buying amid light offerings, closing below earlier highs. Weather maps warned of heavy precipitation in central and western regions as prices fluctuated with demand and speculative activity.

New York Ana Aame Reditzing Wall Street Senten

Washington Cattle Market Rates Reported

Market prices listed for cattle hogs sheep and lambs with per ewt and per pound figures. Items include extra hogs and veal variants with varying weights and commodities such as prime and common grades.

Wall Street Gossip on Union Pacific and Rail Stocks

A May 12 report notes traders doubting Union Pacific plans, Rothschild underwriting, and delays in bond issues. It cites Harriman’s cash position, dividend steadiness, and rail stock moves, including Southern Pacific despite speculative finance maneuvers and potential share restructurings.

Poultry and grain markets show mixed steady prices in New York May

Fragmented OCR reports Poultry products cheese and feed items listed with varied prices across firms. Grain futures indicate wheat corn oats and rye with receipts and exports at several bushels and spot prices fluctuating in a cautious market mood.

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Japanese Finance Chief Explains Visit To U S Financiers

Baron Sakatani former Japanese finance minister in Washington says he did not come to negotiate a loan. He met Harriman Rockefeller and other New York bankers as friends and renewing acquaintances. He notes Japan not financially strained and outlines bond redemption plans and a new conversion scheme. The ambassador clarifies the trip was purely pleasure and not a loan mission.

Japan Baron Sakatani Washington United States Mesars Harriman Sakatani Ministry of Finance Matsuda Europe Baron Takahira Baron Sakahira Baron Sakatan

Lawson Runs Bay State Gas Company Directors Elected

A special stockholders meeting in Wilmington today showed Thomas W Lawson in control. Edward Addicks was absent. Lawson named temporary chair, with directors including A McSweeney and J Frank Allee. Allee became vice president and W H Miller secretary and treasurer.

Wilmingto del Way Thomas W Tawenn Boston Bay State Gag Company Edward Addicks Mr Lawson Chai Man Thomas W Lawson A McSweeney Frank Allee John Abbott Newell Ball James W McCommons Delaware W Harry Miller Philadelphia Lawson Allee W H. Miller

What’s $25 000 000 New York May 13 The Union Pacific

Reported remarks by E H Harriman after Union Pacific directors meeting address plans to issue part of the 100 million in preferred stock and the $25 million figure. he notes market conditions will largely determine offering timing while the usual dividend is declared. market summaries from New York and Chicago follow with cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price movements.

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Rail rivals battle for Georges Creek line to reach Atlantic

Special report: Vanderbilt led Pennsylvania and Baltimore interests clash with Gould holdings over control of the Georges Creek and Cumberland Railroad. Mercantile Trust order sale enables bid to secure 133 1 3 percent stock, aiming to block Wabash access to sea via mountain pass. Vanderbilts and Pennsylvanians seek to outbid Wabash to control the pass through the mountains east of Pittsburgh.

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