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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1907
Page
25
Volatile trading presses New York stocks lower with heavy turnover as call money climbs to 6 percent. Dealers note a larger speculative selloff and a late rally fails to hold, sending prices near day’s lows amid widespread unease over market weakness and liquidity concerns.
The article reports a sharp intraday drop in Amalgamated Copper stock amid unsettled market sentiment. It notes traders viewed the move as speculative, with no clear basis in dividends, money conditions, or general market shifts, and mentions related effects on Union Pacific, Pacific Mail, and United States Steel.
Washington Stock Exchange notes fair attendance and mixed results. National Bank declares 7 percent quarterly dividend with October and September dates. Washington Railway and Electric and Gas shares show limited movement while mining and Tide insurance items attract modest interest from investors.
The New York Stock Market snippet dated Friday September 2 1507 notes the market being sealed by WH Mibbe & Co bankers and work Stock Exchange Calcupo Hoert of Trade. The garbled wording suggests a historic, exchange related update with references to bankers and trade authorities.
New York market roundup Sept 2 shows mixed livestock activity with steady to firm demand. Cattle receipts around 2,400 head with steer and heifer prices largely steady to firm, calves steady, and cows around 440 top. Hogs receipts about 2,635 with prices higher. sheep and lambs about 4,083 head with a steady to firm tone. Exchange notes from London quote live cattle and beef prices pulled by international markets.
Market tone shown for cattle calves hogs and sheep with quotes and bids. Prices feature varied ranges including 1.75 4.00 per unit for calves and 49 to 106 for other livestock while noting steady exchange and demand conditions across regions.
A chaotic OCR summary lists varied produce and poultry prices and market activity across regions. It mentions Virginia North Carolina New York and Philadelphia areas with cows calves fetes and crates, and notes fluctuating demand and supply in poultry vegetables and dairy products.
Market report from New York dated September 37 covers demand for quiet trading and steady to firm conditions across commodities. Notes on flour receipts 2,061 exports 2625, wheat prices and futures with bids for No 2 red, corn receipts and futures, rye flour quality, and barley firm with revised prices and weekly export totals. Also includes trading activity in oats and barley with nearby contracts and closing quotes reflecting mixed but generally higher tones.
Market summary from Chicago notes Dec Wheat strong early on Argentina crop optimism, corn and oats mixed. Prices fluctuated through the day with gains in some grains and declines in others as traders weighed North American weather, export demand, and livestock prices. Primary receipts showed solid movement with live hogs and pork futures edging higher.
The article reports disputes over assessments for opening a minor street bounded by Mand O Fourth and Fifth, with commissioners stating no authority to cancel. Protestants claim the assessments are illegal as their properties are unaffected. Commissioners delay further action pending broader legislation, and note existing assessments not shown inequitable.
The New York metal market shows severe activity with copper and tin prices bouncing as London futures move lower. Local trading remains weak with suppressed quotations across most sectors, and spreads widen as market sentiment deteriorates. Local industrial demand softens while London benchmarks slide, reflecting broader declines.
sensational disclosures are promised before the public service commission about a fund found in the New York City Beltway Company books. payments totaling over 8750000 are charged to a special construction account used for various purposes. politicians and many lawyers are named as recipients in this mysterious fund spanning multiple years, with Ivins among those questioned but not confirming details.
The Board yesterday refused to extend the use of October 1896 pure food law labels not fully compliant with all regulations. National Wholesale Grocers Association and others had urged an extension to October 1, 1908. The rule remains that labels must not be false or deceptive in any aspect.
District Commissioners informed Albion K Partia Weg that Congress prohibits paving with asphalt on streets already surfaced with belgian block or granite. They noted the ban has applied for years and that seventh street NW was addressed only after a direct petition from property owners to the Appropriations Committee.
A terse Baltimore market summary notes exports and domestic bids across wheat and sugar sectors. Reports show light activity in flour and white sugar with firm prices for some grains, while beans and mixed commodities display modest movement and cautious demand amid fluctuating spot rates.
Brads treets notes in New York from Sept 27 that cooler weather dampens retail orders as jobbers struggle with slow shipments. Trade remains uneven across regions with Fall demand waning in the East and South while the West holds steadier. shoe and leather sectors face irregular output and price pressures. Shipping and orders lag in many markets though improved cotton movement offers partial gains. wheat and corn exports rise against prior periods while overall factory activity stays mixed with mills and furnaces busy on old orders.
Thomas H Canning files in District Supreme Court on behalf of the Knights of Labor against Alonzo O Bilgs seeking 941 for use of a party wall at B Street Northwest. The suit contends the labor order owns the wall but disputes factional affiliation and payment responsibility.
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