Atchison Report Details 1888 Finances and Growth
The report analyzes corporate policy, dividends, and competition. It notes 1888 capital stock at 75 million, bonded debt at 47.75 million, and new construction totaling 164.48 miles. Net earnings fell overall to a total loss of 5 557 323 76 across Atchison system properties, with mixed results among subsidiaries and affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Kansas
Indian Territory
Chicago
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Atlantic Coast
Pacific
Reef
Buffalo
Ittsburg
Oreans
New York
Galveston
Atlantic
Southern Pacific
Atchison Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Southern Kansas
California Central
Atchison System
Land Department
Atchison
Gehe
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Chicago, Santa Fe & California
New Mexico & Arizona
Sonora Railway Company (Limited
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chicago, Kansas & Western
Kansas City Belt Railway
Bankers seek radical change on Atchison Santa Fe Board
Thomas and Cecil Barin of Barings and Kidder Peabody accompany President Strong to Torrica Kansas for the annual meeting. They advocate a major management shift and claim proxies to win the vote, though they favor bonds over stock and appear not to target President Strong. The forthcoming board is described as a distinctly bankers board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrica
Kan
Strong
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Thomas
Cecil Barin
London
Baring Bros
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Bankers
Canadian Pacific Earnings Rise Amid Targeted Surplus
Canadian Pacific railroad reports net earnings for the past year at 3,870,774 after fixed charges, with a surplus of 326,423 amid expectations of larger profits. The figure reflects a solid year for the company as analysts anticipate growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Monitreal
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Trial of the torpedo discharger in Newport tests
The Hotchkiss Gun Company's new torpedo discharger for Howell torpedoes was tested at Newport R I. Two discharges were fired with no motive force and judged satisfactory. Officers at the torpedo station witnessed the trial which will continue tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. J
Hotchkiss Gun Company
Markets show small changes with gains across bonds and stocks
The Money Market reports slight rate hardening at clearing halls with loans around 2 to 4 percent. Exchange activity rose in New York and local markets, while Atchison stock led gains despite mixed earnings and new bond offers.
Boston Stocks Close Firm with Mixed Bond Movements
Foreign exchange and bond markets in Boston and New York show mixed results. Trading finished with overall gains of 1,861,000 across bonds, notable declines in Chicago & East Illinois and several regional issues, while several certificates and consols held near day’s best prices.
Dividend declarations from several companies
The Lowell Machine Shop declares a 5 percent dividend. The American Linen Company of Fall River declares a 3 percent quarterly dividend. The Chicago and Alton Railroad declares a 2 percent quarterly dividend on common and preferred stock payable June 10. Cotton and Woollen Manufactures declares a quarterly dividend of 30 dollars per share on par value 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Machine Shop Company
American Linen Company
Fall River
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
Wall Street Ends Mixed as Gas, Rail Stocks Lead activity
Money on call eased to 2 percent with last loan at 2 percent and bar silver at 92. Sterling rates hold around 4.88. Government bonds slight dullness. railroad bonds show activity with weakness in spots. St Paul, Atchison advance, Lake Shore gains, Chicago Gas tops 50, Pullman up, Pittsburg & Western preferred jumps 6 percent, Readings weak. Overall market closes steady with fractional gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostox
New York
Iodar
Secretary of the Treasury
Atchison Stockholders
Atchison
George C. Magoun
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago
St. Joseph
California Central Railway
Central Division Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Great Western
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
Inc
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
St. Paul
Lake Shore
Chicago Gas
Pullman
Pittsburg & Western
Pittsburg & Western Preferred
Foreign Financial Markets Early May London Trading Notes
London on May 8 reports Consols at 98 15 16 for money and 99 1 16 for the account. Canadian Pacific 564, Erie 20 1/2, Erie seconds 109 4. Mexican ordinary 52, St Pancommon 67 5/8, New York Central 110, Pennsylvania 56 53, Reading 22 1/4. bullion in Bank of England balance today £31,000.
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At. & Pacific
Atchison
Eter
B. & Air L
Roch
Can
Pacific
Boo
Canton
Central Lawa
Central Pacific
Wees
Ches
Ohio
We & Allen
Stubert Pisce
He & Denes
Cley
den. & R Gs
East Tenn
Erie
Fort Wayne
Hocking Val
Hlouston & Texas
Jil
Central
Sear
L. KE
Lake Shore
Long Island
Milan
St. L
Essex
Nash
Chat
Tate
J. Cent
St. Sana
Tn. K
Ghio & Miss
West
Oregon
Pref
Rock Island
Rome, W
Tvexas
Acific
O. C
U. Vacine
Aw & Ops
E . Land and Miscellaneous Companies
Oregon Inn
Pacific Mail
Union
Verry Coal Tenn
Cameron Coal
London
Canadian Pacific
St. Pancommon
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
Bank of England
Boot and Shoe Buyers In Town
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Augusta
J Rooney
C J Rooney & Co
Craw
Atlanta
R Gramling
Gramling, Spalding & Co
Keenka
Eichengreen
Kiurlington
A Brown
Barhydt & Co
Inzhamton
Goff
Stone
Gof & Co
Chicago
L Ferriss
Ferriss & Co
Cedar Rapds
A & George
A B George
Weeks
Philadelphia
Penn
LL Weimer
Weimer, Wright & Watkin
Best
Well
Walt & Co
Reading
K W Curtis
Curtis, Jones & Co
Nome
A Weedcastle
RG Clark & Co
Resehna
Ala
W Ulman
Obendorff & Ullman
Savannah
T and L Cotlatt
Collatt Bro
San Francisco
Cal
Osterman
Osterman, Rehfisch & Co
St Joseph
C Curley
Tootle, Hosea & Co
St Louis
B Desnoyers
Homeshoe Co
J Baur
Jaum & Co
Toledo
Nettleton
Wilkesbarre
Lowenstein
Envy Is a Kind of Praise in Pyle's Pearline Attacks
A brief item notes envy as a form of praise and targets Pyle's Pearline product with insinuations and mockery, suggesting rival admiration through critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyle
Commercial Markets Report Highlights Steady Prices
Lumber and corn show strength while oats and malt drift lower. Butter and eggs move firm, while dried apples and molasses remain notably firm. Truck demand remains solid as oranges and lemons show active trade in this period.
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Graham
Print Cloth Market Quiet in Fall River Quotation Hold
The print cloth market in Fall River on May 8 remains quiet and firm with unchanged quotations. Yesterday 40,000 pieces were sold at 31 3 16 cents, as manufacturers hold off and show little inclination to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
City Horse Market Sees High Arrivals Weigh on Prices
Heavy week for horse sales with nearly 1000 head changing hands. Prices held steady or softened slightly as multiple stables report brisk trade on workers drivers and saddle horses and a potential decline ahead due to large arrivals. Express horses ranged 165 to 210, drivers 175 to 225, draught 185 to 250 with several carloads arriving next week.
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Isburgh & Co
Walker’s Bazaar
Moses Colman & Son
Welch & Hall
Russell
L H Brockway
International Horse Exchange
CH & E
Snow
Canned Goods Market Shows Quiet Tone and Shrinking Supplies
The general market remains quiet with a better tone for cheaper tomato grades. Maine and New York corn supplies dwindle while overall stockpiles stay high. Lobster and clam packing in Maine has not begun but looks favorable, with lighter succulent beans due to frost.
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Maine
New York
California
Lima
P&c
Lumber Prices And Stock In Trade From Western Markets
A detailed list of lumber types and rates includes laths, Best butted spruce at various cargo prices, hard wood and Cypress Indiana stock, black walnut grades, ash and whitewood quantities, cherry, oak, butternut, and pine products. Prices cover inches, lengths, cargo, yard terms, and special items like coffin boards and sheathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lumber Market Report Shows Firm Demand Across Regions
The market remains firm with active demand and steady prices. Eastern and Western lumber centers report quiet distribution, strong demand for hardwoods, and firmer prices for hemlock, spruce, and clapboards. Western pine supplies are adequate and cargo demand is subdued.
Wheat market surprises as shorts cover in May trade
The Chicago wheat market defied expectations of a break after rain forecasts. Large shorts, led by Hutchinson, covered as export demand rose and milled purchases steadied prices. May and corn showed strong cash demand. oats held firm while provisions stayed dull early but firmed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farnum, Reardon & Co
Boston
Hutchinson
Milwaukee
New York
Yo Gilman, Cheney & Co
Minnesota
Dakota
Seaboard
Big Bears
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York
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Thomson Ilee
Wielding
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Am Pneumatic Tool
Edison Hon Toy
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Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Edison Phon
Lou DiUikin
Fort Payne Coal and
Iron
Ness
Mitch
Eevee
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Koster Plec
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Don Hurique
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Appleton Mfg. CO
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Seers
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National Jube Works
Seeeeeger
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Bunnarp
Louis Curtis
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire Street
James & Abbot
Liberty Square
New England
Canada
Williams & Co
Teighest
Lee
IBC
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