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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
15
Market level declined while rates show little change as Bank of England discount rate appears offset by new cotton bills from C. & C, N. & W., and other lines. Sterling exchange remains unchanged amid the activity.
A Wall Street sketch notes traders views on stock distribution by major holders in September and the potential market reaction. It cites interior traders profiting from low prices, protection of commitments, and cautious risk as money remains firm despite speculation. It mentions Anion Pacific and Wabash meetings, cotton market effects, new dividend trends, and rate hikes at Atchison and United States Realty Improvement.
In a volatile session the New York stock market fell as rumor driven selling swept the market. Money rates shifted little but time funds hardened while banks faced a large weekly cash decline, with authorities noting a heavy loan and deposit loss and a tentative bank surplus near last week.
The page records wholesale price quotes and commodity listings including eggs dairy and live poultry, listing multiple vendors, grades, and per pound rates. It notes market conditions, stock exposure, and railroad related price movements with scattered entries for Virginia North Carolina and New York products.
Cattle and hog markets show varied activity with steady to firm bids on beef and veal. Lambs and sheep demand remains strong, calves mixed, and feedlot stockers and mature cows firming in price amid fluctuating receipts and regional demand indicators.
New York reports volatile commodity trading across cheese poultry and grains. Wheat futures firm on crop data with December closing near 5.08 amid mixed soy and corn movements while oats and legume prices show modest gains and steady provisions.
New York cotton opened with an advance before turning weaker as speculation rose of production cartel actions by Southern spinners in Charlotte. Traders pushed prices down 20 points from morning highs while bullish cables from Liverpool and expectations of export demand kept some support, with volumes and regional factors shaping a choppy session.
The text questions how often doctors prescribe alcoholic stimulants and tonics to children, suggesting rare or infrequent use. It notes a quote about doctors replying with very rare frequencies. The passage mentions Ayers and Saraapatilla, claiming the latter is free from a sicabal, though the phrase is unclear.
New Orleans October 8 Secretary Hester reports the world visible cotton supply. Total visible 21,000,000 last week and 2,396,129 in American cotton. Other lots and global totals listed with Britain, Europe, India, and the United States shown against last year.
Dun and Co notes broadening wholesale markets in staples especially cottons and rising prices in cotton yarns. Leather demand strengthens with firmer prices for hide and leather types. Despite some cautious notes, reports show improved activity across dry goods, footwear, and metals, with a brighter outlook for 1910. U.S. failures rise modestly while Canadian failures fall.
Harry Roberts confesses the girl Lilian Hoffman step daughter of Gottlieb Merry of 2644 East Seventy third street ran away at age 11 after tiring of home. She wore boys clothes and worked in a dairy stable drove grocers carts cleaned horses and helped a carpenter. Today her parent provided girls clothes and the case notes a love for horses.
In London this October a tablet marking Shakespeare's Globe Theater site was unveiled by Sir Herbert Tree at Barclay Perkins Brewery near the Thames. Prof Charles Wallace of Nebraska, amid a large Shakespeare gathering, argued the theater stood at a nearby location based on old deeds. Tree and Shakespeare authorities disputed Wallace's claim, presenting deeds to support their conclusion.
Special to The Washington. George Dove lies critically ill at his Forestville home after a leg amputation below the knee due to a serious disease. Dove has long been a leading Prince George Democratic figure, serving as sheriff deputy sheriff a delegate and a community committee member. He was a prominent reader in Spaulding's district and aligned with the party wing for about two years.
Special to the Wellington News Roanoke Va Oct 8 The Virginia Medical Society adjourned today after a three day session A number of papers of interest to the profession were read this morning Dr Z T Brady of Abingdon the newly elected president was installed Dr Stuart McGuire the retiring president was elected an honorary member A number of physicians escorted by Dr Benton G Williams of the State health department visited Catawba Sanitarium for Tuberculosis in Roanoke county
Robbers used a railroad pinch bar to force entry at the Washington Fest post office in Kemeraville. They took about 200 in small change and stamps totaling more than 1500. The postmaster had just deposited receipts in the local bank.
The report lists combined spring and winter wheat output near 724.8 million bushels, spring wheat about 291.5 million, oats around 938.6 million, and barley near 239 million. It notes average yields per acre and regional harvest conditions in multiple states, with October apples and flaxseed figures also cited.
Denver police report a female confederate helped Oscar E. Droege, alleged NYS Hospital funds embezzler, flee from the city jail. Chief Armstrong suspects a related cellmate involvement and says the revolver and saws used were handed in by a woman. Droege is at large and traces remain missing.
Two distinct earth shocks were felt in Delton Georgia around 5 o clock morning with a booming sound. Houses rattled across the town but no damage was reported.
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