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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1904
Page
10
The market saw limited advance with some leaders like Missouri Pacific and Amalgamated Copper edging up, while overall demand remained active in a congested trading session. Broad lists showed large block movements, and the day closed with mixed results across major rails and industrials, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
The Washington Stock Exchange quotations show activity in railroads utilities and manufacturing with notable mentions of Washington Railway and Electric common and preferred stocks, Washington Gas, Chesapeake and Fr a Teleph te, and several railroad certificates. Prices and percent yields vary, with several corporations like Metropolitan Railroad and Potoma Telephone appearing among bids and asks.
New York weekly trade review notes exports fell by 562,905 dollars year over year while imports rose by 4,364,891 dollars. Cotton goods buyers remain cautious though pig iron demand rises. Industrial activity shows better orders for structural shapes and bars, with leather and hides firming and a general uplift in manufacturing, shipping, and wholesale prospects amid optimistic sentiment for future trade.
The New York grain market shows strong activity with wheat futures firming and spot prices up as rumors of Russian export restrictions and Argentina crop data influence trading. Reports cite improved demand, stiff competition from Northwest shipments, and weather damage in Nebraska offset by optimistic condition assessments in St Louis papers. Local receipts and cash demand support a bullish tone, while December delivery and nearby months see gains and volatility.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a point rise after Liverpool hints of favorable weather and slow demand. A late swing of bull support lifted January to 1001 and March to 1042 before easing. By close the market held a net gain of 6 to 8 points amid about 1400 bales sold and weaker weekly receipts.
The New York market notes varied activity across staples with barrels of exports and imports, including strong receipts of tobacco and grain products, and firm prices for several categories. Regional and London markets show firming tendencies, while local demand remains uncertain with large orders booked and sellers firm.
A London style financial page notes Lanston Monotype saw fractional gains while many lots traded, with prices fluctuating through the day. National Safe Deposit Co shares rose to 200, then 194, amid strong demand after ties with Metropolitan Citizens Bank. Metropolitan Citizens Bank stock rose to 374, and Mergethaler and other issues showed modest moves. District Title Company adds two board members Shen and Meyer Cohen elected. dividend raised to 3 percent. new homes at Fifteenth and Grant Northwest designed by Oscar G Vogt.
A major bucket shop, the Federal Stock and Grain Company of Boston, suspends operations after facing more than 150000 in claims and losses of about 2400000 in six months. Branches closed nationwide, with attachments filed in some banks. The New York firm, started in Denver, operates private wires and claims no misrepresentation by its officers.
A dense list of home grown and regional produce prices by barrel, crate, basket, and pound. Includes potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, oranges, cranberries, grapes, peaches, and poultry items with varied regional origins from Florida to New York and Virginia to Ohio.
Livestock prices edge up for cattle and calves while hogs hold firm amid steady to lower bids. Receipts show a sizable mix of western cattle, dairy bred steers, and lamb offerings with dressed weights differing by grade. Market tone described as firm for hogs and steady to lower for cattle and sheep overall.
The idle Carnegie Tube Company plant at Carnegie Pa is leased by AM Byers from a tube producer group and will resume operations immediately. The works will employ about 500 men, ending two years of idle status due to poor business and competition. The Pennsylvania Railroad will transport workers to the site this weekend.
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