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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

33

Price Swings Mark Active Trading in Gold and Rail Shares

Special to The Washington Post reports a volatile security market with sharp early gains, mid day weakness, then renewed late buying led by Union Pacific and others. Large gold shipments to Europe and German engagements push prices, while April trade results show a favorable overall balance despite lower exports.

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London tin and copper prices in London and New York markets

May 13 report shows London tin market up about 1 shilling with spot £13 55, futures 11 24. copper slightly lower in London at £37 15s 6d spot, local prices for lead zinc and spelter mixed. New Orleans May 15 reveals Secretary Hester's statement on world cotton visible supply at 3,822,498 bales with American cotton 2,736,632 bales and regional diversions across Europe and Asia.

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Market strength and hoarded gains drive rail stock moves

The Washington Post reports a volatile market opening with manipulated strength as Union Pacific hit a new high for the year while Reading and Baltimore and Ohio also rose. Rumors tied to Harriman interests and potential reorganizations with Western Maryland circulated as the market closed near its peak.

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Washington stocks ease on exchange as traction stock rises

Trading slowed on the local stock exchange with Caniea Traction leading gains at 131 on forty shares while other issues like Washington Railway and Electric hovered around 84 1 2 to 83 8 and Capital Traction stock faced cautious bids. Wall Street tone noted optimism for Washington Loan and Trust after a large block moved, and American National Bank transactions showed selective buying at 17 1 2 to 18. Planners for exchange quarters moved to 1233 F street following an executive session.

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New York Market Prices Report Mixed Gains and Slumps

Commodity prices drift through eggs butter cheese and live poultry with dairy and meat values showing modest shifts. Hogs calves and cattle move in narrow ranges while vegetables and fruits reflect tepid demand in regional markets.

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New York Cotton Market Sees Nervous Irregular Day

New York May 18 cotton traded nervously with early gains fading into a mixed session. Bulls cited bullish spot signals and favorable English market cues, while long positions weighed on futures near 72 points below late highs. Close showed a net gain of 16 to 15 points, with further ring hedges and rumors influencing late trading.

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Market snapshot of commodities in New York May trade

New York May markets show mixed prices across commodities with refined stone, tallow, cottonseed oil, rosin, pig iron, copper, tin, spelter, and raw sugar holding steady or quiet. Potatoes, beans, and cabbages display irregular or unchanged values with regional variants and small lot figures for barrels baskets and crates.

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New York Grain Market Wraps with Mixed Wheat and Rye

May grain trade showed bearish pressure from Argentine shipments and weak exports. Rye receipts stood at 58,000 with exports 32,000 while wheat closed modestly lower. spot prices steady to soft for No 2 red and other wheats amid a quiet option market.

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Chicago Grain market mixed as weather lifts some weak spots

Chicago May 15 wheat futures eased in a nervous session despite good growing weather. July wheat closed weak after early gains while corn and oats showed mixed strength. Provisions rose slightly with pork and lard up, receipts and exports data described, signaling uncertain demand amid favorable conditions and localized crop damage reports.

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Grain and commodity prices show little change across markets

Wheat, corn, oats, rye and hay prices listed with firm to dull activity. No. 2 white oats and No. 2 western rye quoted with small variations. Butter, cheese, eggs, and sugar mostly unchanged amid steady receipts and exports. Grain freights quiet with modest shifts in several contracts.

Hiram Wei

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