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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
15
Short selling limits and foreign account hedges continue as markets digest a firmer money tone. Banks report improved transactions with the subtreasury, narrowing weekly losses while Russian loan prospects and English rate shifts shape sentiment across U.S. equities and Treasury flows.
New York stock market quotations from W G Hibbs & Co with money on call rates and time loan terms. A seat on the New York Stock Exchange sold for 35000 in a high record sale. Horribly burned man from Norfolk, VA used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to heal burns and cuts.
The October cotton session opened steadier on firm cables and hopes of strong demand for cotton goods, but bears pressured prices into a decline. Closing tones were barely steady with a net drop of 5 to 8 points, while sales reached about 225,000 bales and southern spot markets showed subdued pricing.
Special to The Washington Post reports on trading in Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock with early gains and a later retreat as market talk centers on a possible absorption by Long Island and Brooklyn system. Analysts note blocks of stock above recent prices and caution against further upside without decisive consolidation.
Illinois Central Railroad reports for year ended June 30 1905 show net income of 10135341 with a 1225766 surplus dividend fund bringing available funds to 11861108. Dividend paid 6652800 set aside for betterments 1683886 and increases listed include gross receipts 2677514 operation expenses 291006 taxes 86017 excess over exp and taxes 2346448 fixed charges 1077033 net income 120944 and other figures as noted.
The week saw the Washington Railway common reach a new high of 448 8, with trades totaling nearly 2,300 shares and the bond issue totaling $100,000 marking a historic daily record. Gas and Haiti Way stock shows aggressive demand with gains, while Capital Traction and Mergenthaler see unusual activity in limited supply markets. Demand remains vigorous across gas stocks, with brokers profiting from quick profits and a general belief in sustained strength despite occasional selling pressure.
The closing quotations list on yesterday's Washington Stock Exchange shows bids across railroads, utilities, banks, and bonds. Notable entries include Capital Traction Railroad 4s, Metropolitan Railroad s and certs, Washington Railway and Electric preferred and common, Bristol Gas and Electric, and multiple district bonds with percent figures and maturities.
London Oct 5 The Bank of England kept the discount rate at 4 percent, surprising bankers who expected a rise to 6 percent. It is hoped gold shipments from India next week and other arrivals will offset recent losses. If Paris and Berlin continue to draw on London reserves, a rate hike next week seems likely. The bank aims to lift outside market rates to the bank rate by calling in loans.
The grand jury investigates bucket shop methods in St Louis. Circuit Attorney Sager summons several Merchants Exchange members and officials to testify about transactions. Attorney General Hadley arrives to participate in the probe and seek an impartial review of practices.
New York grain dull with mixed activity in barley and wheat. Wheat futures rose modestly on bullish support from Minneapolis selling and Argentine receipts, closing near unchanged to slightly higher. Oats and barley show steady spot markets with varied futures.
Chicago reports confirm German wheat purchases at Duluth boosting the market. December wheat closes firm at 4% 84 percent, corn and oats up about 4 cents, provisions steady. May buying from a bull noted, export demand cited. receipts and local activity described with mixed daily shifts.
Baltimore markets show quiet flour receipts at 12 821 barrels and exports 6386. firmer wheat with No 2 red Western levels around 4 84% with several futures. corn steady with spot 574. oats steady. rye firm. hay steady. grain freights quiet. Butter and eggs steady with creamery and store packed varieties. cheese unchanged. sugar steady with coarse granulated at 6 and fine at 5.
New York and Chicago market notes show receipts and price ranges for cattle veals hogs and sheep with mixed strength and declines in some calves. Government receipts and expenditures items appear in the same column with figures for internal revenue customs and other sources.
Dr. Thomas H. Atkinson reports from Boston on the National Association of Retail Druggists convention attended by 800 delegates. The gathering created a scientific branch to study drug adulteration, boosting safety for druggists and patrons. He noted likely limited impact of a new tax ruling on patent medicines and argued government enforcement would be impractical and unjust.
In Alamosa 2010 reports reveal about 250000 dollars missing from the closed Alamosa Bank. Owners Herman Schiffer Abraham Schiffer and Isaac Schiffer are abroad. Assignee G W Brickenstein says deposits funded a doubtful mining venture at Idaho Springs.
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