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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1907

Page

9

Stocks Weak at Close as Wheat Rally Dampens Markets

New York traders faced a light, uneven session with only a few notable stock moves and total volume around 338000 shares. A surge in wheat prices amid crop damage reports and uncertain bond weakness weighed on sentiment while National Lead raised its quarterly dividend and Chesapeake and Ohio drew attention for a possible bond issue.

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Dividend Boost in National Lead Stock Fails to Meet Lofty Hopes

Wall Street notes the National Lead Company declares a 6 percent common dividend, short of speculative hopes for 6 percent. Traders compare Lead with American Locomotive, discuss short interests, and monitor Union Pacific amid upticks in wheat driven by rumors of crop damage. Debates rise over new financings by rail and utility firms as Treasury calls loom.

New York KE. R Chapman & Co G. B. Chipman New York Stock Exchange American Tobacco Abs Atchison General Atchison Adjustment Atlantic Toast Line Baltimore and Ghia Baltimore and Ain Brooklyn Rapid Transit Central of Georgia Central of Georgia 1St Inc Yd Inc Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago Altog Js Quinney Chicago Pacific Raiload Parse Railroad St. Louis Colorado Industrial Colorado Midland Cotorado Southern Cuba Sane Denver Rio Grande Distillers! Securities Erie General Hocking Valley Japan Manhattan Mexican Central Minneapolis and Missouri, Kansas Texas Missouri, Kansas and National Railroad of Mexico Consol New York Central General New Jersey Central General Northern Pacific Norfolk and Western Oregon Southern Railway Texas and Pacific Toledo, St. Louis Western Union Pacific United State Steel Wabash Wabash Debenta Western Maryland Wheeling and Lake Erte Wisconsin Central Itp Union Pacific Baltimore Ohio Southern Pacific General Electric Delaware Hud Treasnury

Prices and market notes from New York May 16

Financial and commodity report shows money on call steady at 2% with various bill rates. Bond markets soft, gold reserves listed, and New York butter cheese eggs and meat prices detailed. Local Boston and London market notes mention copper, lead, tin, and freight stability amid delivery difficulties.

New York Prime Mercantile Ster Exchange

Local Market News Mixed As Stocks Climb And Daily Prices Rise

Observers report steady overall market sentiment with gains in Capital Traction 5s and Washington Railway bonds amid active trading. Gas and mining stocks attract speculation while street railway shares show limited attention. large bond blocks and small lots trade as investors seek secure yields around 4 1 2 percent.

Stock Exchange Capital Traction Imade Washington Railway and Electric 4A Aitogether

Wheat prices surge on exchange amid bullish grain market

Wheat on the Chicago board of trade jumped above the dollar as July and September contracts hit new highs. The rally drew support from reports of crop shortfalls in Europe and America due to weather and insects. Corn and oats followed wheat upward, while hogs and provisions showed mixed movement amid the market fervor.

B. Hibbs & Co New York Washington Stock Exchange Chift Board of Trade Chicago Europe America Washington Irsu Prometug Minneapolis Duluth Iowa India Rita

New York Cotton Market Hesitates Then Rises to New Highs

New York May 16 cotton traded irregularly with initial firmness followed by declines. Prices rallied to a day high for December and January options before closing with gains of about 10 to 15 points. Estimated 492000 bales sold amid weather optimism and bullish South reports.

W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Owen New York

Bank Celebrates Anniversary at Fourteenth Street Savings Bank

The board of directors and officers of the Fourteenth Street Savings Bank were hosts at a reception last night in the bank building at Fourteenth and U streets.

Fourteenth Street Savings Bank Hosta Fourteenth U Streets

Cotton Market Rises Amid Short Interest and Weather Woes

The cotton market recovered from yesterday’s decline as large short positions and bull rumors prompted optimism. Analysts warn against relying on single operators, citing ongoing strong demand and higher production costs. Telegraph quotes from R. T. Milner and Theodore Price report severe regional weather, late planting, and widespread crop damage across Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, and nearby states, implying yields far below requirements.

New York South Austin Tex Texas R. T. Milner Grenada Miss Talladega Ala Dallas New Orleans Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Savannan Gainesville Mabank Loaila West Point Albany Newnan Tuscaloosa Fall River Mass Shreveport Government Southwest Oklahoma Indian Territory Theodore Price

FIRE INSURANCE At Lowest Rates and Annuity Adverts

Walter A. Brown 624 14th Street advertises fire insurance at low rates as agent for The Royal Exchange Assurance Co. of London. Mention of assets over 25 million and a bank anniversary entertainment with hundreds of guests, flowers, orchestra, and New York market notes on cattle hogs and sheep prices from May 16.

Walter A. Brown 14Th Street The Royal Exchange Assurance Co. of London

Baltimore Markets May 16 Flour Wheat Corn and More

Baltimore market report shows steady flour and grain prices with mixed corn and oats values. Wheat futures firm with various contract levels. receipts and exports listed for several grain classes. butter eggs and cheese at steady to firm levels. sugar unchanged.

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Washington cattle market sees prices ease on steady shipments

Liberal carload calf shipments from other markets and strong express receipts push the Washington cattle market downward. Lambs of high quality sell at top prices, while medium to ordinary grades and fat clipped sheep lag. Calf values vary by grade with prime calves at 1.47 to 1.87 per pound and common calves around 0.45 to 0.60.

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