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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1904

Page

10

Stock prices tumble then recover amid war scare and wide losses

The market opened choppy with a sharp decline driven by war fears and heavy selling of speculative accounts. By day’s end prices steadied, closing generally firm as investors shook out weak holders, with notable activity in rail and industrial issues and a long list of listed securities on major exchanges.

Washington Stock Exchange Closing Quotations Listed

Closing bid quotations from the Washington Brock Exchange show varied trading for railroads utilities and issuing corporations. Notable entries include Capital Traction Washington Railway and Electric Company Washington Gas and Chesapeake and Potomac Telegraphs with multiple bond and stock listings across several series and maturities. Local market activity highlights preferred and common stocks, debentures, and certificates of indebtedness with bids around 60 to 200 and notable prices for Metropolitan and National Bank stock groups.

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Cotton market opens lower on unsettled European news

The New York cotton market opened down about 6 points amid weather optimism and weaker overseas demand. Early trading saw selling pressure as traders weighed European politics and anticipated shifts, with the market easing to a modest net decline before mid sessions.

Hibbs New York Stock Exchange Washington Suck Exchange Chicago Board of Trade New York Romers Liverpool

Market rumor and late-day shift in Wheat and grain prices

A volatile session saw early gains in wheat on war risk relief, then a retreat as profit taking and weak reports surfaced. December wheat rose to near 11 1/2 cents, May held gains before fading. oats, pork, and lard moved with mixed strength amid foreign cues and domestic receipts, while corn and rye also traded unevenly.

WB Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of ‘Trade Chicago Liserpool Martinilaal Quataulora Semaich Minnearalis Duluth Rm Commission Yousea Graing Prinen Hearts Sharks

Live Stock Market Highlights From New York Column

Livestock prices fluctuate across cattle calves sheep and hogs with receipts reported for cattle at 25 400 head and hogs at 2900. market signals show lower tendencies for steers and Western cattle while calves and feeder stock firm for some grades.

New York Marrelé Eiemeater Canada Wendy Chicago Wales Arnica Bolve Twill Furk Wonders Pala

War scare on change London unloads big line

New York reports a sharp stock market break as Britain and Russia tensions trigger heavy selling across leading issues. Banks with continental ties monitor cables from London while some firms see improving sentiment later, with markets rallying to repair early losses and firming in the afternoon.

Trading Dull on Focal Exchange Amid Mixed Stocks

The focal exchange showed subdued trading with few transactions. Washington Railway and Electric trades totaled four lots worth $1000 at 368, while Chesapeake and Tulumac Telephone pockets saw limited demand. Rumors of Metropolitan-Citi gens National Bank control shifting surfaced on F Street as financiers reportedly pursue a block sale valued around 2004 dollars per share.

Chesapeake Tulumac Mergenthalar Tincoln F Street Metropolitan-Citigens National Bank E Southard Parker Appleton

Ripley crowd in control at Santa Fe annual meeting

Topeka Kansas October 2 stockholders of the Santa Fe system voted to retain the current directors: Edward J Borwind Andrew Jobes Somers Kenna and others. The meeting approved sales of the Eastern Olahams Railway properties and California Southern lines and the Cane Belt railroad purchase. Ripley reported revenue gains from California citrus, Texas cotton, and general merchandise, with strikes and fuel costs noted.

Topeka Kans Harriman and Ruel Santa Fe Harriman Edward J Borwind New York Andrew ¢ Jobes Wichita R Somers Hays ED Kenna Chicago Ganta Fe Eastern Olahams Railway Company Theatle California Jhetern Railway Company Southern California Railway Directure Indian Territory Colorado New Mexico Tuport Neak Mt Ripley Santa’ Re

Stock Brokers Suspend as Labaree & Co Shuts Offices

New York Oct 27 The firm Brn of J Walter Labaree & Co closes its offices at 42 Broadway Labaree & Co advertised as a stock commission house with numerous outside offices Stephen Callaghan attorney for Labaree says assets probably between 0 and 70 million with liabilities around 23 thousand The firm operated seventy branches from Toronto to New Orleans leased wires cost about 1000 2 per month The suspension stems from a shortage of a long line of stocks Labaree is said to have had no partner

New York Walter Labaree & Co Broadway Labaree & Co Stephen Callaghan Labaree Laparee & Co Toronto Canada En Orleans Callaghan

Future of Great Western President Denies Options Dad

President A B Stickney of the Chicago Great Western at the Nebraska Bankers Association meeting denied any option on property to Union Pacific Interests and said no option had been given to anyone He affirmed the railroad will press to win share in competitive business amid ongoing disputes and kept to a resolute policy for the occasions listed by the newswire.

Stickney Omaha A B Stickney Chicago Great Western Railroad Nebraska Bankers Association Great Western Union Pacific

Beginnings at Bed Rock Health Myth Dialect

Fragmentary OCR notes reference digestion and vitality, mentioning Dr Bing and a product called New Life Pil. The readable text hints at claims of internal health benefits and potential drug or gig references, but details are unclear.

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