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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
23
George L. Walker notes a remaining copper surplus held by producers while demand rises. Export activity remains heavy as domestic buyers stay cautious and storage stays low. A 15 cent per pound target is seen for year end with potential further gains. bond markets improve signaling more financing for rail and industry.
A claim extols a remedy for colds as prompt, effective, reliable and widely used in commerce. The text urges trying the product as a staple article in trade.
The article urges investors to buy copper stocks at current prices and hold for a return to prosperity in the copper trade. It highlights Utah Copper, Boston Consolidated, Newhouse Mines, Cumberland-Ely, Nevada Consolidated, and others as poised to rise, while recommending sale on strong rallies and noting several low-priced speculative issues as attractive.
The Butte based Montana Coal and Coke Co. reports only 60 to 70 tons of coke daily due to smelter shutdowns and the State Savings Bank of Butte distress. Bond interest due December and January was deferred, with about 60 000 tied up in the bank. Directors invoke a 90 day default clause before foreclosure, aiming to free funds when the period ends. Bonds are held by friendly interests.
New York January 15. The New York branch of the Russian revolutionary association will employ counsel to fight the extradition of Jan Janoff Pouren. Pouren, arrested on a Russian consul general complaint, is charged with robberies and murders in Russia and has been a fugitive since 1896. He has been in New York six months. The association claims charges are political and aims to prevent his extradition.
A letter from United States Senator Dixon to Dillon allocates support for the Big Hole battlefield monument. He will seek an appropriation for preservation and an iron fence, noting the site lies within the Big Hole national forest and is protected from private entry.
R L Riley sold Central Pharmacy to A Potts of Butte and will move to California to enter the drug business. E L Hall returns home after surgery in Butte hospital. W S Nyhart and Robert T Stalcup injured in a runaway. Stalcup knocked unconscious, buggy demolished. Wolves kill cattle in Big Hole basin. stockmen seek higher bounty. Uncle Arthur Sullivan near death in Beaverhead county. Mrs H R Melton recovering from six weeks illness.
Fort Meade in Sturgis reports the pack train and cavalry detachment arrived after an overland trek from Thunder Butte where Ute subduing actions began three months ago. The unit stays at Fort Meade until May to escort the Utes to Utah.
The copper market shows an upward trend despite a yesterday profit take and scarce quotes from Boston. Paine letter notes demand near-term, Amalgamated weak until dividend action, Atlantic and Butte Coalition favored. North Butte and Greene Cananea supply absorbed with rally expected. Copper units Calumet & Arizona and Calumet & Hecla listed with varying prices.
The Chicago wheat market opened weak amid a crowded Northwest supply and bearish news, with May slipping to around 1.04 dollars and ending down about 1 cent. Corn followed softly, May at about 60 to 61 cents, and oats eased slightly as wheat weakness spread. Provisions remained weak all day as live hogs rose, with May pork down 20 cents, lard down 10 to 12 cents, and ribs down about 10 to 12 cents.
Cattle receipts reach 15 000 with market strong to a shade higher. Reeves price ranges $3.65 to $6.35 for cows and heifers, calves $5.50 to $7.50, westerns $3.75 to $4.60, stockers $2.25 to $4.50. Hog receipts 38 000, market up about 5 cents. lights $4.20 to $4.52, mixed $4.25 to $4.60, heavy $4.25 to $4.60, bulk $4.35 to $4.50. Sheep receipts 18 000, market strong. natives and westerns $3.50 to $5.70, yearlings $5.60, lambs $5.50 to $7.40.
Mayor William B. Thompson told the common council that due to expiring street railway franchises the railways can secure no new life unless all riders pay 3 cents. He framed the plan as a universal fare for the public.
Lincoln Nebraska January 15 state railway commission approved a plan to compel railway officials to provide photographs and complete details of wrecks. They require a description of equipment used and an explanation of the disaster cause.
The board of directors of the Reading company declared the semi annual dividend of two percent on the first preferred stock in a Philadelphia meeting dated January 15.
New York traders watched a pronounced market shift with prices retreating slightly while support appeared. Treasury finances show dwindling cash and rising government deposits calls, as bank reserves contract and national notes redemption climbs, signaling continued liquidity strain and sector caution.
A dense OCR readout lists numerous stocks with percentages and par values from a historical market page. Entities include Amalgamated Copper American Car and Foundry American Cotton Oil American Express American Locomotive American Smelting and Refining American Sugar Refining Anaconda Mining Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Central of New Jersey Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago Great Western Chicago & Northwestern Colorado Fuel and Iron Distillers' Securities General Electric Interborough Metropolitan International Paper International Pump Kansas City Southern Louisville & Nashville Mexican Central Minneapolis & St. Louis Missouri Pacific Missouri Kansas & Texas North American Northern Pacific Pacific Mail Pennsylvania Pullman Palace Car Rock Island Schloss-Sheffield Steel St Louis & San Francisco St Louis Southwestern, among others.
In London copper rose with spot at £64 5s and futures £64 1s while local markets showed no change. Lead held at £14 7s 6d in London and 4.50 to 4.55c locally. Iron remained unchanged to 4d higher in English markets with standard foundry at 47s and Cleveland warrants at 48s 6d. no local changes reported.
Money on call steady at 3 4 per cent with 4 per cent ruling. Time loans soft at 5 per cent for 60, 9 days, and 6 months. Prime mercantile paper 6 8 per cent. Sterling exchange steady with bankers bills around 481.60 485.65 for demand and 481.45 481.55 for 60 days. Bar silver 55 5 c. Government bonds easy. Railroad bonds irregular. Mexican dollars 44 c.
Treasury figures as of today reveal available cash of 264.45 million dollars, gold coin and bullion holdings at 39.55 million, and gold certificates totaling 61.25 million. The report outlines asset distribution across cash, gold reserves, and related certificates.
Wool prices in St Louis on January 15 show steady trade with medium combing and clothing at 21 to 23 cents, light fine at 19 to 20 cents, heavy fine at 15 to 16 cents, and tub washed at 26 to 28 cents per pound.
Special Correspondence reports Mrs. John Hanson died from pneumonia at her Shanley creek home on Jan. 11. Born 1853 in Johnson county Missouri, she married John Hanson in 1880. The family moved from Colorado to Montana in 1885 and settled on Shanley creek. Survived by husband Clem James, daughter Annie and Mrs. William Pinne of Hamilton. Burial in Ovando cemetery on Jan. 13 with Rev. Chirgwin officiating.
Cashier F. D. Scott and Bookkeeper R. W. Van Hosen of the People's National Bank were arrested in Franklinville New York on four charges related to the bank's failure. Each was held on $4,000 bail by authorities today.
Tokio reports Nakashoji vice minister of communications resigns today. He will be succeeded by Mazuka from the railroad bureau.
74 acres 144 miles from Anaconda with running water ponds and beer garden potential. Independent water right and near city walking distance. Possession given immediately. Contact Mrs. R. Saile 987 Beckwith St Missoula Montana. FOR RENT RESTAURANT IN LEWISTOWN
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