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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1906

Page

9

Dull Stock Market With Copper Shares Leading Gains

New York stock ticker shows dull overall activity with total volume one third below average. Amalgamated Copper and Anaconda among leaders as markets lean cautious. Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, United States Steel hold firm. Wabash bonds attract interest as cautious optimism persists amid foreign exchange and cotton bill pressures.

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Undefined Market Movements Amid Copper and Rail Stocks

Trading desks reported mixed sentiment as Amalgamated Copper approached dividend time while New York Central faced rumor of large stock issuance. Brokers weighed profits against election risk, with cautious buying limited to selective names such as Mergenthaler and Greene Copper amid a broad dull board and fluctuating commodity prices.

London New York Central

Chicago Grain Markets Move Amid Bearish Wheat News

Wheat futures eased as a larger global supply plus strong North American receipts pressured prices. December slipped from open to close around 15.70 to 15.75 while corn and oats traded modestly lower amid favorable spring weather and small local stocks. Primary receipts reached over 1.2 million bushels with Minneapolis and Duluth showing higher activity.

W. B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Ie Taduety Ted Lard— Ganuery Chicago Cot Htc Cort Kansay Ulty UGMA Tura Westhet Minneapolis Duluth Tike St

Merger of Iron Properties

Official word states the Georgia Coal and Iron Company is being bought by the Southern Steel Company for about 2 million dollars. The deal includes a 260 ton iron furnace at Rising Fawn Georgia, 52000 acres of mineral lands in North Georgia, 320 coke ovens, plus several coal and ore mines. Rising Fawn was the companys main operations hub. The acquired assets will join the Southern Steels holdings, which recently absorbed the Lacey Buck Iron Company and the Chattanooga Canal and Iron Company.

Birmingham Ala Georgia Coal and Iron Company Southern Steel Company Rising Fawn North Georgia Risingawn

Syndicate to Buy Mines In Lake Superior Region

A Pittsburgh report states a syndicate led by Edwin N. Ohl nears taking over the Rhodes interest in 6 million tons of ore in the Mesabi range and the Cherry Valley Iron Company with furnaces at Leetonia Ohio and West Middlesex Pa. The proposed price is about 4 million dollars. The properties are owned by Joshua W Rhodes & Co. with Ohl as a partner.

Dee Union Pac'fc Jres Steel Corporation Met Northern Ife Great Northern At .S Pittsburg Edwin N. Obl Rhodes Mesabe Range Lake Superior Cherry Valley Iron Company Leetonia Ohio West Middlesex Joshua W. Rhodes & Co This Ferty Edwin N. Ohl The

New York Produce Prices and Grain Receipts Report

New York market notes show steady prices with firm rye flour and buckwheat, unchanged cheese and eggs receipts, and mixed grain figures. Poultry and turkeys remain quiet, while cornmeal and flour supplies reflect exports and packaging activity. overall prices hold with sparse movement across commodities.

New York Butler Mrm

Live Stock Market Report from New York Oct 16

Receipts totaled 67 cattle with steady sales. Dressed beef in strong demand at 54 1 4 to 54 1 2 cents per pound for natives. Texas beef quoted 67 cents. London and Liverpool cables show round positive cattle prices, with traders noting appetite for lighter weights and refrigerated stock amid brisk selling today.

Tara Chicago Board of New York Ateady hMgher the Weather Bureau Elosa Weather Bureau American Interap Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia Tennessee North Carolina New ‘York State Onloms Ohio Reeves Texas Beef London

AHniP-Recsipts Market Report and Cattle Prices

Market report notes 41,000 head cattle and lamb prices. Heep and Fearlings referenced with prices around 4.50 to 6.15 dollars. Wa shington cattle market copy fragment notes, no clear date or location provided.

Ahnip Heep Fearlings Lambs

Market Prices Rise in London as Metals Edge Higher

In New York on Oct 16 the London market shows copper futures at £99 6d and spot £9 17s 64d, with copper locally 143 84. Lake copper and electric metals trade firm. lead and spelter steady. Iron strengthens in London with standard foundry at ifs, Cleveland warrants 87a. Local quotes hold firm at varied foundry ranges.

New York London Lake Ktsoeig Standard Foundry Cleveland Northern Foundry Southern South Orn

Buys Corner Property Near Sixth Street and EK

William M. Schmeter, acting through Dwight Anderson, purchased a 4000 square foot corner plot at Sixth Street and EK Avenue for about 15000 dollars. The old two story brick building remains on the site viewed mainly as an investment. No further developments were disclosed on the adjacent triangle parcels east of the Carnegie Library.

Seventh and EK Streets Sixth and & Atreeta Tha Wilam M. Schmeter Dwight Anderson Dre. H. A. Barker William M. Sprigg HK Street Schlueter Carnegie Library Ie & Part

Forfeits Bond and Arrests in Housebreaking Case

A bench warrant was issued for Benjamin Kelly colored on a housebreaking charge after he forfeited bond for appearance in Criminal Court No 1. Kelly was arrested and trial set for today for allegedly entering the Danen hower warehouse in South Washington and stealing jute bags. Two men were jailed then acquitted last spring, claiming Kelly hired them. Also, Willam J. Lusby indicted for house breaking and George Hunter charged with grand larceny forfeited their recognizances. warrants issued for them.

Benjamin Kelly Kelly Danenhower Washington Willam J. Lusby George Hunter Trighaleo

Banking Dept. of WitON Trust Co. ad promissory interest

An old financial classified brief offers guaranteed interest on all accounts from the Banking Department of WitON Trust Co. at 1414 F Street Northwest. Deposits subject to check at any time.

Witon Trust CO F St. N International Banking Corporation

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