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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
33
The Washington Post reports a sharp market test with Missouri Pacific and Gould securities weakening as rumors and a weak overall tone pressed prices. Bank of England rate cut hopes spurred some gains earlier but general sentiment remained cautious with continued selling pressure.
The piece reports on the Wabash Pittsburgh terminal reorganization as a turning point for Gould roads, noting overcapitalization claims and tax burdens. It covers stock movements in Wabash, Pittsburgh terminal securities, Wheeling and Lake Erie, and reactions to broker activity, bank rate changes, and Southern Railway earnings.
Trading data from Thomas L. Hume & Co on the Wall Street and Washington exchanges shows varying bids and prices for a range of securities including Washington Railway and Electric and related preferred issues. The report notes offerings and rights, with figures in percentages and dollar amounts, and references W J Hibbs & Co bankers and exchange participation in New York and Chicago.
New York May 23 1908 bond and money market figures show government and railroad bonds steady with few fluctuations. Treasury and trust funds balances listed alongside gold bullion, silver certificates, and bank notes. Market notes report easy money on call at 3% and steady commercial paper with limited activity across major issues.
Market notes show mixed receipts and prices across items led by wheat corn and oats. Wheat futures fluctuated near and below prior levels amid large Northwest receipts, while corn moved higher on thin demand and selling by longs. Provisions and hogs weakened as coarse grains fell, with steady to easy tone in dairy and sugar markets.
New York May 8 The cotton market opened steady with declines of 23 points and fluctuated through the day. July led gains on covering and support while October barely rose. late session trimmed advances as weather remained favorable and new crop months stayed eased. Reports showed acreage down and domestic terms protests subsiding. rumors of a coming port issue influenced speculative activity.
Brokers gathered for a light day on Wednesday with Capital Traction stock drawing most attention. Bond trades included Washington Railway and Electric and Anacostia and Potomac issues, while National Capital rose to 183 and Lanston Monotype advanced. A special meeting resulted in unanimous liquidation of Washington Exchange Bank, with liquidation pricing around 120 to 125 and a June 1 dividend schedule totaling 507 980 across listed securities. There is no Stock Exchange session today.
Special to The Washington Post reports George J Gould and directors of the Gould railroad system meeting in New York to address the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Company debt, Missouri Pacific dividends, W etl ing and Lake Erie, and Wabash events. Rumors of bids on terminal property surface and Western Pacific bond cost overruns prompt renewed scrutiny.
J B Murdock sold a three story brick dwelling at 1309 Rhode Island avenue northwest. The purchaser plans remodeling and occupancy as a home. The Jacobi estate also sold multiple properties at auction including two frame houses on Thirty fourth street, a Prospect avenue brick house, and a Olive avenue brick dwelling to named buyers. The sale notes Secretary Root reference and Bore & Phelps as seller.
Market summaries show cattle receipts near 2400 head with steady to firm demand for dressed beef and higher valued cuts. Calves and hogs vary with strong calf prices and mixed hog demand. sheep and lambs run are steady to higher as buyers show activity on the larger offerings.
The Baltimore market page shows dull flour and corn receipts, mixed No 2 red and white grain prices, and firm hay values. London copper and tin quotes fall or rise, while local metals remain weak to steady. steel and foundry coal prices vary by grade and region.
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