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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
33
Stocks fluctuated on New York exchanges as German rate cuts and a large bank surplus influenced early gains. Missouri and Texas shares led small advances while most other issues showed little change amid broader market uncertainty.
Special to The Washington Foat reports in New York on October 1 that stocks rose briefly after the bank statement but soon stalled as buyers stayed cautious. Amalgamated Copper lagged, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific failed to regain pre-death vigor, and traders blamed a tepid rally on uncertainty around leadership. Bank loans fell, call money rates rose, and time loans attracted demand as the money market tightened. The German rate rise drew blame from critics, though German trade and pig iron output showed gains. Columbus Day closures loom for U S markets except Boston and New Orleans. A veteran trader cautioned against chasing tips in a weak market.
The day saw mixed action with higher remittances expectations to London and pressure on U.S. stocks. Banks reported note and deposit movements in Washington and substantial activity in gold and silver markets while bond quotes and cattle and hog receipts influenced the broader market tone.
Market notes across cattle hogs sheep and wheat futures with mixed receipts and bids. Highlights include cattle steady to firm on 26000 head outlook, hogs lighter, and sheep and lambs varying with some higher trends. Wheat and corn futures show spot and contract price activity with Western and No 2 classifications noted. Grand Trunk Railway presidency resignation rumor linked to Charles Rivera Wilson.
Washington stock list and bond notes including railroad bonds, trust company shares, savings banks, insurers, and general merchandise stocks. Entries reference American Security Union Trust Home Savings Merchants Union Savings and other named firms with brief price-like figures and dates.
Wholesale quotations from Virginia and surrounding states show steady demand and firm markets for fruits and vegetables. Live poultry and dressed meats list varied per pound and per hundredweight while fruits such as apples and oranges price by box or crate and vegetables include potatoes, cabbages, beets, and corn with mixed regional availability and units.
New York market digest reports varied produce quotes and receipts across items. Western chickens and fowls show 13 to 16 18 cent ranges, creamery specials noted, receipts tallied around 7,212 and export totals near 188 million. Prices drift higher in modern demand with copper, sugar, wool amid steady to firm tones. peanuts and potatoes show mixed readings as cabbages hold around 1.60 to 3.59 per 100.
The New York cotton market opened steady then declined as storm news from Florida affected sentiment. December contracts rose to 12.59 while nearby months advanced modestly. overall activity centered on exports and potential weather impacts. Southern spot markets remained largely unchanged with no confirmed storm effects on prices.
Cattle and hogs show varied demand with calves active and lambs in demand. Wheat and corn futures edge higher with export demand and Northwest strength supporting prices. cash grain markets display mixed receipts and firm spot prices amid unsettled futures.
New York metal quotes show mixed activity with copper, tin and lead varying. London prices ease while local dealers note unsettled demand, imports boosting activity, and Southern foundries quoting slight gains on No. 1 and No. 1 Southern iron in varying tonnages.
Kentucky State Commissioner of Agriculture Renkin issued a vigorous appeal to farmers urging them to pool their crops in the closing week of the tobacco pooling campaign. The move signals opposition to Governor backed independents. Renkin also assures pardons for those defending home and property against Night Riders.
Leavenworth Kans Oct 11 The Joe Cudahy Packing Company paid 3977.60 in taxes and fines after a compromise ending a federal case. They were fined 45000 back stamp tax 4717.00 and 10000 for agencies, indicted on 85 counts for coloring oleomargarine and selling uncolored product with lower tax.
The Supreme Court began its regular term with a small bench and a crowded gallery. Notable attendees included Attorney General Wicksariam, Solicitor General Bowers, Senator Hughes, and former Secretary Carlisle. The day focused on bar admissions, motions, and proceeding on certiorari petitions, including the Mutual Life Insurance case over a $100,000 policy on Lucius H. Perkins.
A Tennessee case involved William son who refused to pay a note claiming it funded a gambling debt, which Tennessee and Memphis courts deemed illegal. The United States circuit court for the district of Memphis ruled against him, but the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in line with Williamson's arguments. The court adjourned after an advisement and admitted nine lawyers to practice before the Supreme Court. The session lasted 40 minutes.
Farmers and small manufacturers attend ongoing lectures at the Bureau of Chemistry to study denatured alcohol production. Mr Sawyer and Dr LeClerc lead sessions with topics on fermentation, materials for manufacture, distillery management, and IRS regulations, using potatoes and beets as potential feedstocks.
Secretary Ballinger issued a statement on the Sierra water supply and mineral lands, urging Congress to legislate for phosphate lands in public domain and for coal land entries in Alaska. He cited emergencies for permanent reservation for naval purposes and to curb monopolization. A separate item reports John Burke leaping from a third story window after fearing an attack, suffering a scalp abrasion and hospitalization for mental health evaluation.
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