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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
9
A broad market downturn driven by fears and rumors pushed United Copper and related shares lower amid suspensions and bearish sentiment. Analysts noted trading was volatile as investors reassessed credit conditions and the impact of copper market actions on broader equities.
Local financial notes show a dull but orderly Nasdaq-like session with many transactions at stable or slightly firm levels. Major issues included Washington Railway and Electric, Potomac Electric, and National Savings, while Wergenthaler Linotype posted a strong annual report and a cautious dividend outlook.
The brief notes activity in the Washington Stock Exchange and New York Bond Market with earnest trading details. Investors watched price shifts as traders reported modest gains across several securities and lime in bond listings.
Boston closing prices show mixed activity across sectors with Washington Railway and Electric and other utilities posting notable bids. Banks, bonds, and machine stocks appear varied as traders react to fluctuating bonds and equities with several notable names like Metropolitan Bank and US Steel cited in closing quotes.
Cincinnati Ohio Oct 16 report notes a 1 cent advance in the wholesale price of spirits, raising the base price per proof gallon to $1.85 and reflecting high costs from war pressures. The increase follows spikes in corn and malt prices, with traders citing demand and duty effects.
Wholesale price notes outline ranges for vegetables in Virginia and Southwest Virginia. The fragmented clipping mentions receipts, jobbing prices, and sample terms, indicating a market price summary with regional references and unclear figures.
Special to The Washington Post New York report describes United Copper and Amalgamated Copper trading turbulence on the curb influencing overall market mood. Claims of bear pressure from a major operation, alongside declining Amalgamated and American Smelting, with Pittsburgh and New York rail and traction stocks showing mixed strength as bankers gauge market solidity.
A scrambled and partial 1915 era newspaper page lists produce prices and market notes for potatoes beans tomatoes and other vegetables, with reference to New York markets and regional grain and livestock trading. It mentions quotes on wheat corn oats hogs and poultry, plus weather and export implications affecting prices.
Exports of breadstuffs from the United States in September reached 173 dollars and 54 cents, up 180.38 dollars from the previous year, the highest since October 1906. For the nine months ending September, breadstuffs totals were near 100 dollars below last year’s pace, while cotton and minerals showed gains and losses in the period.
The New York cotton market opens nervous as December options show gains near three points while January futures edge higher. Reports from the South and Liverpool suggest cautious buying with late gains in December and a small premium over January, against a backdrop of export and Russian crop concerns.
Market notes show calves and sheep with slow demand and lower prices. Receipts around 229 to 8700 head, with weak to easy bidding and heavy shipments reported. yearlings and sheep prices vary, with some declines observed across categories.
Fragmentary OCR lists cattle market terms and prices, including calf, beef, and dairy items. Mentions seprom and Efeue clipped weights, per pound rates, and a token exchange note with figures like 40 0000 comex. Names and clear events are absent or unreadable.
The Treasury Department yesterday ordered its first silver purchase in over a month, amounting to two hundred thousand ounces. Maj John Sewell of the Corps of Engineers notes half the shipment will be delivered at Niagara Falls for the preservation project and the other half at San Francisco, with costs linked to fuel and a miatara falls connection.
Beltimore Md Oct 16 The Western Maryland Railway annual meeting voted to reelect all directors except James H Hyde who declined re election after moving to France Mr Hyde was replaced by Edwin Gould The board lists Frederick A Delano Er Fuller Scranton Pa Jon W Gates George J Gould Howard Gould Lawrence Greer Winslow Pierce Gardiner M Lane Warfield W A Witner and others The stock was voted by proxy. year report expected from printer next week
The Washington Zone paper reports dramatic measures as rail mills including Edgar Thomson plan suspend operations at 60 to 90 days until new equipment is supplied. A wave of factory remodeling is set to replace old housings rails and foundations, signaling a costly industrywide modernization effort led by steel corporations amid long running rail road tensions.
Springfeld Oct 16 The senate adopted a joint resolution to place a constitutional amendment before voters authorizing a 70 million bond issue for a deep waterway project. An amendment would set 4 percent interest on the bonds and require house concurrence before a general election submission.
New York Oct 18 Col Hobert Clowry today was reelected president of the Western Lion Telegraph Company. Rumors of his resignation were dismissed as directors reaffirmed his leadership. George W. H. Atkins was elected a permanent vice president after serving as acting vice president. He has long headed the contract department. All other officers were reelected.
A state Department dispatch via Minister Furms reports five political prisoners shot in Hovt yesterday. The meager message notes higher arrests for conspiracy and suggests defendants include various groups. unclear if arrests target citizens of other nations. Local details remain vague and disputed.
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