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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

2

Pacific Leads Gould Shares Rise as Market Hits Record

New York May 18 The market showed renewed strength led by Pacific and Gould issues with Missouri Pacific amid large short interest driving brisk covering. Union Pacific rose early to a year high, while Southern Pacific, Denver and Rio Grande, Western Union Telegraph, and other Gould stocks posted gains. Gold demand and foreign activity influenced the session as Tidewater notes sale to a syndicate drew attention for funding rail and construction needs.

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Market Gains Boosted by Broad Stock Bull Run

Washington Stock Exchange saw widespread gains as investors boosted confidence in key issues. Washington Railway and Electric rose to 3 percent with strong demand for blocks, Capital Traction and Mergenthaler climbed, and copper prospects at Greene Lananea improved on new export tax concessions and planned mine reopening.

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Washington Stock Exchange Quotations Report

The Washington Stock Exchange quotes show declines and gains across listed bonds stocks and commodities. Key items include Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric shares, government and municipal bonds, World commodity prices for wheat and sugar, and various regional utility and mining stocks reflecting closing prices and bid quotes.

Washington Produce Market Prices Snapshot

Wholesale price notes indicate eggs up 2 cents, butter and cheese mixed gains and declines. Poultry demand softer with moderate turkey and chicken prices, while vegetables show dull market with assorted per unit and per crate costs. Fruit listings include apples, oranges, cranberries and strawberries with varied box and barrel rates.

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New York Produce Market Prices and Items Listing

A historic New York market page shows assorted produce entries with percentages for butter creamery grades and various dairy items, along with grains like flour and corn. It lists prices for potatoes cabbages hides petroleum and other commodities with steady or firm trends, indicating market stability and near-term values for buyers and sellers.

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New York Grain Market Reports Mixed Wheat and Corn

Wheat receipts 214700 still irregular but near steady on favorable crop news. No 2 red 104 nominal elevator No 7 red 107 nominal to boat. Northern Duluth 113% f 0 to boat. No 2 hard winter 111% f 0 to boat. Corn receipts 19350 spot easy No 2 76 elevator and 72% afloat. May 77, July 74% September 72. Oats receipts 148500 not easy, mixed 26-33 lb natural white 28-32 lb clipped white 32-40 lb. Prices and activity reflect uncertain crop prospects and slight gains near close.

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Chicago Grain Markets Edge Lower on Damaging Reports

Wheat and corn futures showed mixed to firmer levels early as rain and flood damage concerns persisted across Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. Prices fluctuated with July wheat slipping amid oversupply worries while corn and oats traded unevenly. receipts and exports remained varied as weather delayed plantings and encouraged replanting in affected regions.

LIVE STOCK MARKETS YORK May 18 Receipts and Prices Reported

CATTLE receipts about 19000 market steady to lower with steers mixed and cows at lower levels. HOGS receipts about 29000 steady to higher, heavy shipping and butchers up. SHEEP LAMBS receipts around 32000 market lower for lambs and yearlings, some sharp declines noted. Calves and calves and stockers also reported with mixed trends across regions and dealers.

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Wall Street Gossip and the Texas Rail Road Tax Case

New York May 18 brisk activity in the time money and stock markets followed a Texas railroad tax ruling seen as a major development. Investors and brokers weigh manipulated gains, with Gould roads and Missouri Pacific surging as Union Pacific neared 159. Bond markets also show strength as syndicate holdings and convertible bonds climb, while firms report robust commission business and growing loan activity ahead of further movements.

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Half Billion Tied Up In Idle Rail Equipment

New York May 14 Idle freight cars and locomotives raise a burden on railroad earnings. A rail association report shows 413,488 idle cars and more than 6,500 idle locomotives, with vast unproductive capital tied up at high interest costs.

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London and New York Metal and Cotton Markets Report

The London tin market rose with spot at 16 shillings and futures near 16 shillings. Local prices firmed slightly with zinc and lead higher, copper activity muted. iron and foundry materials showed varied moves. Cotton traded mixed with volatility, closing modestly higher after early gains. market breadth shifted as weather and port reports influenced sentiment.

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Daily cotton market notes and scattered figures

Fragmentary market brief from Washington Fest pages urging readers to check columns then see the cashier. The text lists figures like 173 russ 36892 average 8681 and shipment 364 857 average 177 703, with locations Toledo Ohio Mev 18 ofil Worth Lime 104 South Lima and Indiana 9% Five Hundred Hollara Reward. See Page 16 for further information.

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