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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
31
The market showed a calmer tone after earlier volatility as the Bank of England lifted its discount rate to 3 percent. Speculation cooled amid chatter of possible further moves and the NYSE saw mixed gains with Missouri Kansas and Texas leading advances while some rails and steel issues rose modestly.
The Washington Post reports Bank of England discount rate shifts from 3 to 2 1/2 percent and the impact on U S rates, gold reserves, and global money markets. It notes October call money norms, car loan rates near 4 1/4 percent, broker activity, Rio Tinto dividend changes, steel stock movement, and ongoing market manipulation concerns tied to stop orders and professional trading tactics.
Quotations from the New York and Washington stock exchanges appear garbled with misspellings and partial values. Several listed items show odd prices and unreadable names, including mentions of Traction, Silicon Gas, Union Trust, and Greene. The fragmentary text lacks a clear single actionable outcome or coherent reports.
Wholesale prices listed for butter cheese eggs and meats reflect bids from major exchanges. Entries include American brands, regional markers, and varied mills with values shown as strong or weak for the day, noting quotations from WE Hibba & Co and exchanges in New York Chicago and Washington.
Fragmented reading shows listing of bonds and issuers across major markets including Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago and Alton, Interborough Met, Denver and Rio Grande, and Western rail lines. Notable mentions include Southwestern and Northwestern regions with a focus on bonds, prices, and trading shifts.
Receipts show calves hogs sheep and lambs with mixed changes. Cattle and hog markets vary with strength in cattle and lower hogs. receipts include 40m cattle and 12 000 hogs, with calves and lambs around steady to higher or lower as noted by regional agents.
Market notes show mixed activity across New York cotton and grain futures with exports and Argentine crop prospects shaping sentiment. Wheat faced selling by commitments as bulls supported prices. multiple quotes and delivery details appear with faded OCR readability.
A report from CHICAGO GRAIN describes rising Southwest receipts and a forecast for faltering wheat in the winter belt, with prices showing weakness at close while futures trade higher on some days. It notes light trading, notable movement in the U S corn and cotton sectors, and scattered gains in December contracts amid cautious market sentiment.
Baltimore market notes show mixed grain prices with No 2 red Western wheat around 109 to 117 cents and December shipments noted. Receipts listed at various levels, including 4 219 bushels, with regional firms and freight figures touching Liverpool routes and quarterly orders.
The morning reports show slight declines in money market values with 7 percent drops in some exchange rates. Futures held steady near £140, while spot prices ranged around 307s 40 in New York. London and St Louis markets remained unchanged, and U S and German financial traffic reflected steady warrants and borrowing activity as Berlin prepares a 10,000,000 loan for early 1910 to cover deficits.
Dividend of Two Dollars per share to stockholders of record as of September 30 1900 will be paid on Friday October 14 1900 at the company office. Total amount of dividends declared is 4001816 dollars.
Lanston Monotype announces a dividend increase to 6 percent annual, paid quarterly with the first 2 percent portion due December. The news boosted Lanston stock, closing around 183 pence as New York buyers were seen accumulating shares amid a busy trading day.
International cotton conference to publish merchants listing for American cotton under a new net weight contract. Expect improved baling and moisture reporting across ports, with tasting houses arranged and systematized moisture reports from America.
A Manila correspondent discusses paper made from native plants, noting Manila does not produce real Manila paper. It covers Japan’s extensive paper uses from housing to clothing, bamboo fibers, tobacco pouches, and napkins, and debates Philippine lab efforts and the misnomer Manila paper while urging local papermaking development.
The United States government accuses Du Pont De Nemours Powder Co of Sherman Act violations amid a hearing at their offices. Testimony from George L Pope recalls Indiana Powder Co sale to Du Pont to curb new competition, while Wardell claims he pressed for government action with potential damages. Alfred I Du Pont defends family control as 19th century roots and reorganization are discussed.
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