Uncertainty Over Erie Affairs Ushers Quiet Stock Day
Erie directors planned a 2 PM meeting and a postponement during the session fueled market hesitation. Traders eyed unsecured notes maturing April 8 and potential refinancing, while signs of discord among major interests pressured sentiment amid copper and iron trade weak data. Total sales reached 1.672 million with U S bonds steady on call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upa
Erie
Stock Exchange
The
Erie Quatter
London Stocks Slip Amid Mixed Trade And Bank Rate
American equities in London are generally weak with a selling mood prevailing. Bank of England policy holds at 3 percent as market reports show tight loan demand and improving but uneven Dun's figures versus late 1907. Iron and metal trades remain quiet but show small gains. exchanges in Paris and London may spur gold exports soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of France
London
Bank of England
mweThe
Serling
United States
Iron and Metal Trades
What Brokers Say On Erie Railroad Crisis And Market Response
The piece notes early market weakness then a rebound on assurances of Eric's plans but later rumors trigger selling. It discusses trader confidence shifts over railroad developments and the unsettled Erie Railroad financing crisis with a chance of receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Page & Hill
Erie Raiload
Eir
Wall Street Session Ends With Weak Close Amid Selling
Market mood turned bearish in early trading with depressions in prices. Short covering aided some rallies but broad selling by room traders eroded gains, leaving the close firm or weak and prices lower than at the session's start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
W. E. Hutton & Co
W. R. Todd & Co
Money on Call and Rates in New York and Boston Markets
New York money on call at 1 percent with steady sterling exchange and mixed short term rates. Sixty to ninety day and six month loans show modest variation with prime mercantile paper at 5 percent. Government and railroad bonds steady as investors watch demand and bills. Boston reports call loans 2 to 4 percent and diverse bond movements across Atchison Mexican Central and major railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Boston
Time Lpans
Atchison Adj
Atchison
Mexican Central
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston Elevated
Fitchburg
N. Y
Union Pacific
American Arge
Sss
Paris
Ask
Coffee futures open steady amid mixed signals in New York
In New York on April 2 the coffee futures market opened steady with unchanged to slightly lower prices as European cables wavered while Brazilian receipts and expected March decrease in world visible supply supported prices. Trading quiet. total 9,250 bags with several contracts quoted from 5.70 to 6.85 cents per pound and spot steady around 76 to 86 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santas
Cordova
Boston Mining Market Totals From April Report
Boston mining figures list daily percentage changes for major firms on April 2. Companies include Calumet and Hecla 620 and United States Mining 4514 with varied gains and declines across numerous miners and consolidations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Adventure
Allouez
Amalgamated
Atlantic
Bingham
Calumet
Hecla
Centennial
Copper Range
Daly West
Franklin
Granby
Isle Royale
Mass
Michigan
Mohawk
Montana Coal and Coke
Old Dominion
Osceola
Parrot
Quincy
Shannon
Tamarack
Trinity
United Copper
United States Mining
United States Wil
Utah
Victoria
Winona
Wolverine
North Butte
Butte Coalition
Nevada
Arizona
Arizona Commercial
Greene Cananea
Cotton goods market shows activity with limited gains
New York April 2 report notes steadier trading in cotton goods and firmer jobbing activity while raw silk eases. High priced men’s wear fabrics perform well, and agents deny a reported sale of export goods from China worth 2.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
New York Bond Sales Reported by W E Hutton Co
Bond market notes list purchases and yields for Cuba and Central Pacific issues, including Cen Ga, Cen Pacific, and BL & Q securities. Entries show 2,000 to 6,000 par amounts, prices around 102 and yields around 4 to 5 percent, with locations New York City and First National Bank Building referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eustis & Co
Mercantile Library
Atlantic Coast
Liles
Chicago
Colo
Delaware & Hudson
Atte Erie Com
Weaee
Great Northern
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
St. Pau
Union Pacific
Republic Steel
United States Steel
AL Mere
W. E. Hutton & Co
First National Bank
Cuba
Pacific
N.Y
C. Boe OG
City
Industrial Bureau Directors to Convene This Evening
The Industrial Bureau directors will meet in their office in the Union Trust Building this evening. The Retail Grocers Association runs a pure food show opening Tuesday April 21 at Music Hall. The Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway reports third week March earnings at 132012 versus 140023 a year ago. Business Men's Club visitors include Thomas Starsmith Chicago Peter Craigin Brooklyn Robert Rice Elyria S A Williams New Orleans G F Hobart Detroit I C Dawson Pittsburg Arthur Kruerch Buffalo and R H Hopkins Oberlin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Bureau
Union Trust Building
Retail Grocers’ Association
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway
Business Men’s Club
Thomas
G. Starsmith
Chicago
Peter Craigin
Brooklyn
N. Y
Robert Rice
Elyria
S. A. Williams
New Orleans
G. F. Hobart
Detroit
Mich
I. C
Dawson
Pittsburg
Arthur Kruerch
Buffalo
R. H. Hopkins
Oberlin
Market gains and mixed sentiment across early April financials
London bonds and gold rise on firm discounts as cash demand grows. New York shares slip amid possible dividend cuts and Wall Street selling. Berlin and Paris bourses hold firm on rate cut hopes and cheap German loans, with few active trades and steady foreign exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stock Exchange
Paris
Wall Street
New York
Anaconda
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake, & Ohio
Chicago
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Rand Mines
Reading
Southern Railway
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Wabash
Amalgamated Copper
Berlin
Imperial Bank of Germany
Exchange
Cotton Letters Signal Trade Caution Ahead of Notice Day
Traders expect heavy notices on May or April 28 as new crop months gain in demand amid colder belt weather. W E Hutton & Co advise purchasing cotton on soft spots while Liverpool stays above parity due to strong spot demand, with 10 000 bales sold. Oklahoma and Arkansas report colder weather and rain as prices react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hutton & Co
Liverpool
Oklahoma
Arkansas
W. R. Todd & Co
Cotton market mixed across New Orleans and global exchanges
Cotton prices held steady in New Orleans with middling at 10 1 4c and 1 550 bales sold on spot demand while futures showed small moves. Liverpool and New York traded cautiously as cooler weather and early crop fears influenced near term sentiment amid rising world supplies.
Commodity price list from Adams Con and peers
The April 2 New York market report lists prices for multiple mining shares and commodities led by Adams Con at 05 and Alice at 1.75, with others including Brunswick Con 0.10, Comstock Tunnel 0.20, and Iron Silver 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adams Con
Alice
Breece
Brunswick
Comstock Tunnel
Con. Cal
Leadville
Little Chief
Ontario
Ophir
Potosi
Savage
Sierra Nevada
Small Hopes
Treasury balances report with gold reserves
The Treasury in Washington on April 2 published the general fund balances excluding the gold reserve. Available cash totals 262,211,495 dollars, gold coin and bullion 26,231,682 dollars, and gold certificates 28,491,140 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Active Local Securities Market Reports and Prices
Cincinnati led trading with clearings at 4 771 400 and strong telephone shares while gas stock weakened. New York exchange premiums held firm, and Bond and Government quotes moved with steady money and discounts. Local issues stayed scarce but municipal bonds commanded solid prices amid higher market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
New York Exchange
2Bc
Miami
Newport
Covington
Light and Traction
Procter & Gamble Common
Cincinnati Gas and Electric
Philip Carey
New York
Ask
Ethe Sa We
Panama
Cincinnati Clearing House
London
Glasgow
Berlin
TRE MARKETS IN CINCINNATI
Cincinnati April 2 1908 Wheat market quiet and dull Corn and oats weak hay firm whisky firm grain inspections show mixed results Receipts and shipments list wide range of commodities including apples lemons oranges potatoes hay and bacon with prices and quantities reported by market reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Northern
Tim’y
Tim
Tim'’Y
Newport Bonds and Unlisted Stocks Trade Report
A condensed price list shows water works, traction and railroad bonds, unlisted banks, and other securities. Highlights include Water Works 4s 1930s, Dayton Ist 5s, Big Four 4s and 6s, and several unlisted bank stocks with varied quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jergens
Brownell
Casey-H
Tié Che
Columbia Gas
Cuvahora Tel
Foulds M. M
Fleisch
BANK
Ss Ent. Trust
J. J
Ate Enee Lee
F. A
Aeneee Ee
M. N
Sneer O
Sothern Ry. Ter
Belden
Cissereadegent
Amilton
Elizabethtéwyas
J. Street
A. Eci Oe
J. Cs
Newport Bonds
Col. Ry
N. We
Dayton
Det
Elect
Ham, & Lind
Clover On Arrival and General Merchandise Prices
Yardage from a rural market listing on arrival from store with prices for beans rice and wool. Includes weights and quality notes for marrows, kidney beans, unwashed and combing wool, merino varieties, horse supplies, feathers and meats.
Wool markets show declines in second series of auctions
The second series of wool auctions closed with lower prices across grades. fine cross-breds down 7 to 10 percent, merinos 7 to 20 percent, and Cape/Natal 10 to 15 percent. Americans bought 4,000 bales, home trade 77,000, and continental buyers 4,000. Total offered 8,334 with 78,000 carried to third series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
London
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
West Australia
New Zealand
Punta Arenas
Global Central Banks Report Mixed Weekly Financial Movements
The Bank of England, Bank of France and Imperial Bank of Germany released weekly statements detailing shifts in reserves, deposits, notes, and loans. England saw reserve decline and circulation rise. France recorded rises in notes and deposits with gold and bills. Germany noted cash reductions alongside loan and note growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of England
Paris
Bank of France
Berlin
Imperial Bank of Germany
Treasury
Price Snapshot Across Markets in Butter Eggs and Cheese
In Chicago and New York on April 2 prices for butter eggs and cheese held steady with varied receipts and grade distinctions. Chicago reports steady butter and eggs at market with cheese and poultry values mixed. New York shows firm butter and steady cheese with broad grade splits for eggs and assorted regional receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
New Orleans Market Notes Cotton Oil Price Fluctuation
New Orleans on April 2 reports oil prices at prime 49 cents while cotton trends show notable movement. Traders watch supply dynamics and regional demand impact on futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Y Metal Exchange
Ticker
Dun
H. M. Beazell
Roberts, Hall & Criss
Charles E. Bultman Company
Boston Mining
New’. York
Cotton Letters
Shorts
Longs
Eecabensis
England
New England
Houston
C. J. Buddeke & Co
Ours
Howeeeene
O.cjeevers Sos
Ate Ewee
NEW York Mining
Treasury Statement
Peoria
First
Nat. Bank
Procter & Gamble
Little
Bayonne
N. J
Pensaco A
Fla
Cleveland (O
Ask. Cin
N.C
T.P
Col. & Xenia
de Presscesces
Little Miami
Cin. & Ham
C.N
St. Ry
Bret
Colum
Col. Ry. & L
Scioto Valley
Nor, O.l.&t
Industri
Hous
Stan
Kroger
Nat
Carey
Lou Proc
Gam
Os Realty
Powell Pr
TRE
Fruits and Vegetables
Messina
Palermo
Florida
Jersey
Ea Ss. Eee
Santos Kc
Java
Japan
N. O
Asec
Ohio
Akron Crescent
Cleveland
Censa
Limburger
New K
Sovescoasee
U.S
Big Four
Cre&f. W
Bright'n
Trust
First N’l
N’i
Colum, Bank & Sav. Co
Norw. First
Nor. Nat
Nor. Sav
Securities
German National Bank
Covington, Ky
James C, Ernst
Hamilton
Vice Press
George E. Engel
H. P. Colville
Asst
Rudolph Kleybolte & Co
First National Bank Building
Europe
SIILAS_ NATIONAL BANK
Walnut Street
Postoffice
Chicago Street Improvement
S. Kuhn & Sons
East Third ST
St. c
California
Timothy
Seit
Aeayam
the Union Savings Bank and Trust CompAny
Bond Department
Madisonville
Weil, Roth & Go
Fourth ST
John W. Ballmann
Vine St
Carew
Baldwin
Baldwin Company
W. 4Th St
Steinway
Roberta, Hall & Criss
Fo Ork Stock Exchange
American Tobacco
Borden's Milk
Chicago Subway
Arnenwawee
Davig
Daly
Serene Enbees
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!