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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

23

Prices Push Higher in Record Stock Market Day

Special to The Washington Post reports a surge in U S stock activity with nearly 1,200,000 shares traded, the day’s closing near session highs as the market debuts and large blocks were actively bought. Traders and pools drove prices up across active and inactive lists, with widespread gains and heavy speculation noted by observers.

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New York Bond Market and Commodities Snapshot

New York May 14 bond market shows Treasury notes and certificates of various maturities listed with prices and yields. Gold, silver, and copper markets cited with London quotes, local prices steady to firm. grain and livestock futures and cash markets described with spot and month prices and notable shifts in wheat and corn. Several named exchanges and railroad bonds mentioned. general market tone cautious but portions of the market show strength and demand.

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Chicago Grain Market Report May 14 Wheat futures gain on demand

Wheat futures on the local exchange rose over one cent amid short covering and a smaller-than-expected crop shipment estimate for next week. Prices closed higher with July at about 91 and September near 55. Oats held firm while corn, hogs, and other grains showed modest activity as weather and receipts influenced demand.

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New York Cotton Market Mixed as Prices Fluctuate

The New York cotton market showed active trading with August futures up early and September slipping, while July held near 89 to 94 points. Weather reports of tornadoes and rains near central and western regions supported gains before Wall Street speculation and official weather forecasts shifted sentiment to a weak close. Prices ranged with a high near 89 points and a low around 2% below the morning top, as investors weighed favorable and unfavorable signals.

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Sale of Western Maryland Railroad Denied by Officials

New York May 14 rumors of the Gould inters selling Western Maryland Railroad to Reading were rebutted by Winslow S Pierce chairman who said no sale negotiations exist. Baltimore May 14 Burt Bush of Western Maryland denied reports of a control sale and stated he had heard nothing about any deal and would have been informed if it had occurred.

New York Western Maryland Railroad Company Gould Internels Reading Company Winslow S Pierce Baltimore Md Areliver Bot Bush Western Maryland Railroad Western Maryland Railrow Wall Street Maryland Reading Baltimore Washington Missouri Pennsylvania

Live Stock Markets Across Cities Show Steady to Soft Trends

In New York on May 14 receipts for cattle and hogs hovered near steady with moderate demand, sheep and lambs steady to lower as spring lambs moved slowly. Chicago reports mixed cattle demand, hogs steady to higher with heavy shipments. Baltimore lists varied prices across wheat, corn, oats, and butter futures, while grain freights and sugars display little change.

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Wall Street Gossip Delivers Merriment Amid Merger Rumors

Special to The Washington Post reports a buoyant Wall Street on May 14 as steel stocks rise on favorable trade press notes of lower pig iron prices and improving steel markets. Reading leads activity with Western Maryland talk, Gould and Harriman tie rumors, Union Pacific and Great Northern heat up, while United States Steel buys its own stock amid a volatile session.

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Stock Exchange Mixed Upward Pulse Persists on Strong Interest

Local capital trading held firm with buying at higher figures. Capital Traction rose to 190 and 8. offering moved a bid to 127 then 113. National City Bank stock traded wide, control shifted to H Quincy Smith group. American National Bank surged to 170 bid, Commercial National to 168 bid. Washington Gas drew attention with a large buyer at 69. Greene Cananea strong with 93 and 12 fractional. Lanston 14 14 bid. Mergenthaler steady around 198.

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Woe Fe and City Prep for Elusive Election News

Local brief notes irregular letters and fragments. No clear names dates or places present. The readable bits hint at political or civic context but lack specifics to identify people organizations or events.

Probate notice for late William Ho Saade and heirs

Notice of probate and estate proceedings for the late William Ho Saade and heirs. Details include the filing of wills, appointments, and upcoming court dates related to the estate and related legal actions. Additional references to proceedings and entities appear throughout, with dates and parties involved.

Money At Five Per Cent Loaned On Real Estate

Heiskell and McLerah advertise a five percent loan on real estate offering funds secured against property at 403 H Street. The notice aims at borrowers seeking investor backing or property financing in the local market.

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