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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1909

Page

5

Outlook in Markets Harvests and Cotton Shortage

New York September reports a cautious market opening as harvests bolster optimism while a cotton shortfall poses export and transport questions. Analysts compare current conditions with prior Septembers, noting abundant grain and ample unused capital yet tight cotton stocks and rising international indebtedness to Europe. The balance of world reserves and domestic demand will shape autumn trading.

Momsy New York Patie Europe

The Return of Prosperity Evident in Rail Earnings

Chicago reports show record weekly gross earnings for five railroads in August. The first two weeks of August set new highs, with continued gains and optimism for prosperity, helped by traffic reforms and steady American securities.

Chicago United States Grand Trunk London New York

Chicago Grain and Railways Annual Report and Market Summary

The forty first annual report of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company for the year ended June 16, 1909 shows a balance of 15,881,?78 and a year profit of 311,647,599.67. Operating revenues reached 483.43 and expenses 44. The report notes freight revenue at 42,410.50 against 41,? for 1908 with a 194,710.98 increase. Passenger revenue rose to 12,? and expenses 11,883,24.06. Washington notes nearby market activity with wheat futures fluctuating on holiday expectations and prices closing steady. The Chicago market reflects weak to firm closes with mixed grain and provisions activity and general Northwest receipts expectations. CHICAGO. Sept. 4. Wheat and corn prices show slight changes with September deliveries and trading reflecting holiday impact.

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New York Bank Statement on Clearing House Reserves Report

Weekly clearings show banks hold 25,388,275 more than requirements under the 38 percent reserve rule. Reserves total 38,610,428. surplus 14,368,578. Clearing banks report a contraction in deposits and cash reserves, with weak bank sentiment and heavy gold exports to Japan noted in the weekly statement for September 4.

New York Thia Chewialton Rane Hlenerva Decreana Sevroese Liedtates Daponiia Cleariags Clearing House Greater New York Stows Sgxtealo Anpostia DELL Rosave Bucka Japan Smaallest Aince Vavks Ontelda He Clearing Rouse Sbeweil Toans Trent Closa

Legal notices and market reports from the District courts and exchanges

The document compiles a mix of Supreme Court and Bankruptcy Court actions, including petitions for letters of administration, involuntary bankruptcy proceedings, and receiver appointments. It also lists criminal court recognizances and a long ledger of real estate transfers and mortgage securities across Northwest Washington, detailing names, parcels, and sums. Mobile market data note cattle, hogs, calves, sheep outputs and prices appear alongside loan rates and bank notes from New York and London.

New York Produce Prices and Market Notes

Market brief from New York listing items like butter cabbage pork and chicken with prices and status. Notes show unchanged and steady readings for several commodities including corn hay and rye along with freight and receipt data from the Western region.

New York

London Exchange Closes Amid Fractions of Closing Figures

The London and New York exchanges wrap Friday trading with fractional changes in closing prices. Market observers note slight shifts across listed British and American instruments, including preferreds and select B shares, as figures show modest movement.

Angopida Atzhiane

Surplus of Carriers Down Sharply in Sept Fortnight

Chicago reports show increased industrial and mining activity while the fortnightly surplus statement by President Hale of the American Railway Association indicates a reduction of carriers surplus by more than 4900 as of September 1. The surplus dips to a value just over 100,000 units across all kinds, the smallest since October, with shortages expected to ease later in the year.

Chicago Hale American Railway Association Hinde

New York Stock Exchange Rules Enforce Trading Prohibition

Justice Crane rules against a Consolidated Exchange member Marcus Heim prohibits dealing with FiEMtera of the Consolidated Stock Exchange. The order, issued in New York, restricts Heim and others from interacting with the rival exchange. The injunction aimed to be permanent follows a board decision affecting member conduct.

Tork Brook- Exchange Board of Agveritage Prd Fts Consolidated Stock Ohange Joanie “Crane New York State Supreme Cendin Ion Marcus Heim Foy Fork Brook Hig c New York Stock New York Cottox New York Chicizo Board of Trade F Street N. W Los Angeles San Francisco Thomas L. Hume

Spinners Ask Arbiter Wage Strike Proposal in New Bedford

A letter from the New Bedford Textile Council proposes submitting the wage demand of 2 1 2 percent to arbitration if cotton manufacturers cannot meet it. Secretary Hobin will send the letter to Secretary Devell of the Manufacturers’ Association, with a reply expected by September 9. No agreement reached today, but further action anticipated before Monday as cattle markets move and lambs and calves show demand.

New Bedford Mass John Hobin New Bedford Textile Council Wiliam Devell New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Hottom U. B Phat H.R

Liverpool Cotton Market Report Declines and Prices Rise

Liverpool cotton closes with fair demand and mixed futures. Prices show higher points across mid and long positions while daily sales reach about 38 000 bales with notable American shipments and sparse upcountry demand.

Liverpool

Commissioner Returns From Taft Conference On Reorganization Plan

Commissioner Prouty declined to discuss the conference work. The interstate commerce official returned to Washington from New York where presidents Taft convened a conference to draft new laws and reorganize executive departments for corporations. Attorney General Wickersham to issue a statement at an appropriate time.

Rromey Interstate Commerce Commission Washington New York Taft Prouty Wickersham

Stranded Carriers Win Ticket Return Relief Decision

A chaotic freight of misread tariffs left many letter carriers stranded in St Paul after a national convention. The Interstate Commerce Commission initially found no authority to aid but later ruled in favor of those stranded, allowing validation of return tickets under festive rate provisions. The ruling affects about a thousand or more tickets and relieves attendees from paying full fare home. The decision was telegraphed to Ira Mills of the Minneapolis St Paul railroad and warehouse commission.

Pacieg Commission Rene Ming National Association Carriera Ira B. Mills Chelr St. Paul United States Interstata Commerce Commission Paular Minneapolis Retlef Interstate Commerce Commission Mills St. Pau

Southern plants rush to meet rapidly growing orders

The Manufacturers' Record notes major Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad orders for 278000 tons of steel rails from September to April, including 131000 tons for export to South America. Maryland Ship Company builds eight vessels for the U S government and a 12500-ton collier may be contracted. Richmond Locomotive plans multi million dollar plant additions with about 2400 workers. New ventures include Lynwin Coal Company Goodwin West Virginia and Piedmont Mills High Point hosiery unit.

Sprciat Baltimore Southern Iron and ‘Steel Tennessee Coal, Iron, and Railroad Company Maryland Bress Company United States Ite Australia Richmond American Locomotive Company Lynwin Coal Company Goodwin W. Va Piedmont Mills Company High Point N.C Sterling Coal Company Philipps Waa American Label Manufacuring Company Bullimgee Perry Patent Log Care Company Burgaw N. C Robert B Noah Ronda Buld & Mill Grendel Mills Greenwood S. C Lallabucy N. S Parkersburg Murphy Roanoke Norfolk Chestertown Hountington Charlotte

Norwegian boat searched off New Orleans by revenue cutter

A Norwegian steamer Elis, chartered by United Fruit, was stopped and searched by the US revenue cutter Davey late yesterday near the Mississippi River passes. No contraband was found and the vessel was allowed to proceed to Port Limon. Company manager Crawford Evans referred the matter to counsel. Captain Hansen of the Billie may report to the New Orleans consul, potentially elevating the issue to an international matter.

New Orleans Elis United Fruit Company Mississippi River United States Revenue Davey Limon Racelpt Tengy Col. Crawford 4 Evs Tilted Fruit Company Hansen Billie

Dun's Bank Clearings Report August Show Large Increase

Dun's report shows August bank clearings totaling 13.4 trillion dollars across 116 lending centers, up 11.4 percent from last year and 2.1 percent from 1906. The growth is widespread with major gains in the Middle States and significant increases in the South Atlantic, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Chicago areas, while San Francisco drops due to the 1906 fire aftermath.

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