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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
9
The article discusses a weak feature in the stock market where industrials lag while smelters lead declines. It notes heavy trading by professionals, strong money demand, and a high currency premium prompting gold imports. Observations cover copper shares weakness, early market dynamics, and references to adjustments in prices and market sentiment.
The report compiles closing quotations and trading notes from the New York Stock Exchange. It lists many stocks with bid and ask figures, references to bonds and government issues, and mentions market activity across railways, manufacturing, and utilities.
Market notes show live poultry steady with moderate receipts. Dairy products like creamery butter and cheese hold firm at quoted prices. beef calves and mutton demand remains good.
New York November 12 reports tell of a $15 million gold import stimulant from Paris that unsettled U S markets. Stocks led by Amer Can Refining and Copper fell as traders weighed gold movement abroad and looming dividend shifts with traders briefly shorting and retreating as sentiment soured.
At yesterday’s local stock exchange meeting traders noted cautious demand and a sense of optimism. Columbia Railway second preferred stock traded around 1031-8 with light selling, Washington Railway and Electric and Zanlal Traction saw limited blocks, while Mergethalbler and Lanston Monotype activity varied. Baltimore Electric Company lease rumors and Bell system consolidation were discussed as key moves impacting regional earnings and headlines.
Cotton prices opened higher on active short covering and milling demand, then faltered with uneven afternoon trade. Reports cited production and export chatter, labor impacts in New England, and limited delivery on contracts while private wires hinted at unsettled overseas orders and sporadic demand for futures.
Market prices listed include ewes at 4.00 to 6.00 per head, rams and other sheep values, lambs and spring lambs priced by weight, with calves per pound figures for various classes. The entry is fragmented with numerous OCR errors but conveys animal types and unit pricing for cattle sheep and related livestock trade.
The report notes a quiet New York tin market with quotes around 143 and copper dipping to 125. London futures show copper softening, while London silver and other metals display mixed movements. The piece records specific price points and regional trends, reflecting a cautious trading atmosphere in early market activity.
At the Planters Association annual meeting in Honolulu President BF Bishop warned that labor from the Orient is unlikely to improve due to U.S. anti Oriental immigration trends. He noted the failed attempt to obtain Philippine laborers and urged legislation permitting European Asian immigration as a remedy.
Baltimore market note details grain exports, domestic receipts, and price indicators. Mentions Western export figures, November and December movements, and assorted grain products including butter and flour. Notes trading activity, quality categories, and shipping statuses with several consignments and grades.
New York and Philadelphia deadlock persists as seven banks receive the bulk of government deposits in New York clearing house banks. The secretary withholds exact deposit figures by bank and city while plans to ease strain are being developed.
Merchants National Bank of Portland fails to meet heavy demands during holiday period and shuts operations. Officers state aim to resume business shortly after consulting the Currency Comptroller. capital listed at 2,900,000 with assets described as needing time to realize. Additional notes report Ravenswood Exchange Bank near Ravenswood Illinois and The People's Bank of California in Paneer, California, both closing with examinations pending.
Report confirms Harriman ally William Nelson Cromwell controls the Clantrai of Georgian Railroad. Resignations of Jakienh Thorne and Marsden Perr in New York were accepted. Cromwell and JW Cartessers elected. Cromwell connected to Harriman. Central of Georgia directors promise prudent growth. market confidence remains fragile amid investor uncertainty.
Secretary Cartelson reported gains in the financial outlook with relief funds moving freely from banks to the Middle West. He noted New York conditions showed marked improvement and that Westward demand, especially from St Louis small banks, was easing as stringent rules relax.
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