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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
6
In New York on August 6, grain markets dipped while stocks rose as rain relief in the Mississippi Valley sparked optimism for corn yields. Wheat prospects fluctuated with the government July report due tomorrow, and copper and coal shares saw notable activity amid broader market manipulation and bond firmness.
Brokers report an irregular open followed by continued gains as metal shares Reading Union Pacific and Southern Pacific lead. Crop news improves with beneficial rains boosting outlook, signaling higher prices ahead and firm market tone despite minor setbacks.
Market notes indicate London trading heavy while American shares drift down slightly. Reports of crop damage are questioned after investigation. officials deny rumors of Secretary Bonaparte resigning.
London shares showed increased demand but dull trading with easy discounts as gilt edges fell while consols rose late. Paris Bourse saw irregular, heavy close as three percent rents moved to 96f 32%c. Berlin market remained weak with lower prices and London exchange at 20m 394pigs.
ST. LOUIS August 6 price notes show wool firm for medium grades combing and clothing 19 to 20 cents, night fine 16 to 16 1/4 cents, heavy fine 11 to 12 cents, tub washed 20 to 27 cents.
Bonds from New York City and national issues trade actively with varied yields. Listings include Norfolk & Western, Union Pacific, Pennsylvania, and American Tobacco 6s, Alongside railroad and utility issues, with price quotes ranging around 84 to 110 and several 4s and 5s notes noted for traders.
The Winter Wheat Baking Company was incorporated in Columbus to educate and promote local winter wheat over the spring crop. Capital stock is $30,000, with incorporators Henry L. Rachel A G Turnipseed Jewett A Mather James B O'Donnell and William L Klausman. A bakery of 100000 loaves daily capacity will be built in the East End.
New York money on call at 11 al% with a 1% ruling rate and steady sterling bids. Bankers bills quoted 484%a485 for sixty days and 486.50 for demand. Mexican dollars at 45c. bar silver 52%c. Boston reports call loans 2a2% and time loans 3a4% with assorted railroad and utility stocks trading firm or steady.
Across Cincinnati New York exchange rates shown steady with 3% to 5% lending. Trading lagged with money focused on call loans near 3% and discounts at 5% as industrial bonds and utilities moved slowly.
Lead and spelter rose in London while copper stayed firm, with local prices for lead around 4.57 to 4.75 dollars and spelter near 4.70 to 4.75. Copper showed a quiet, unchanged local market with varied ingot quotes and foundry grades cited.
Oil City reports positive balances and rising runs with shipments around 175 thousand barrels and average output near 181 thousand. Savannah shows turpentine at 37% and rosin activity with significant receipts and stock. prices listed from A to N grades, plus window glass and water white. Charleston notes turpentine steady at 37% and rosin prices across grades. Toledo lists North Lima oil at 1.04 and nearby markets at 99 cents. Wilmington provides quiet spirits turpentine at 3.75 to 4 cents and rosin at 2.25 with crude turpentine at 2.25 and 3.00 with 75 barrels received.
The New York coffee market opened up 10 points on light covering, aided by European demand. Brazil’s low temps are not seen as serious while receipts stay heavy. closing quotes show a modest gain with Sept at 5.60, Dec 5.50, May 5.60, Jun 5.60. Rio No 7 6 16c and Santos No 4 8 2c listed.
A dense OCR fragment lists various securities across banks trust companies railroads and industrials with par values and prices. Entries include Am Nat Bk Brightn Ger Trust City Hall Cosmopolitan Provident Savings Prov S T stockyards United Sav Savings and other names with pref and dividend notes.
The New York cotton market saw new high levels as buyers and cover by sellers pushed futures higher. August and October contracts rose while Liverpool market reports and weather in the South influenced sentiment, with steady to barely steady closes and large weekly receipts.
Wheat and oats show firm tones with mixed quotable prices while corn remains steady to firm. Whiskey barrels and hay receipts vary, with detailed sales and grain inspections listing numerous lots, quantities, and prices across wheat corn oats rye and related commodities.
The Bank of England weekly statement records a reserve drop of 1 429 000 pounds and a 602 000 pound fall in public deposits while notes reserve slides 1 475 000 pounds and government securities rise 485 000 pounds. The Bank of France reports declines in notes circulation 2 523 000 francs and treasury deposits 49 125 000 francs with gold holdings up 20 200 000 francs.
The better grades show growth as prices rise. Globe warehouse reported 11 lots at 13.75 to 17.00, Farmers and Shippers moved 79 hogsheads with a wide spread from 9.70 to 24.50, Planters offered 10 hogsheads from 13.00 to 23.75, Bodmann handled 86 hogsheads from 11.00 to 24.75. Recap lists sales 9 at 15.00 to 19.75 and 138 at 10.00 to 11.75, plus 66 at 12.00 to 14.75 and 16 at 20.25 to 24.75.
Boston market update lists mining stocks with varied moves. Adv 8 percent, Amalgamated 80, Copper Range 80, Osceola 115, Quincy 97, North Butte 84, Montana Coal and Coke 18, Nevada 15, Arizona Commercial 22, Greene Cananea 128. Prices shown in cents or dollars with multiple issuers reported.
New York reports stronger activity in the dry goods trade with staple fabrics leading the gains. The dress goods auction aftermath is favorable and a full distribution is expected at the upcoming cotton goods auction. Men's wear lines improve, especially resist dye fabrics and fine worsteds.
Louisville market offerings today show 93 hhds of burley with 76 fresh and 17 dark totals including 78 original inspection and 15 reviews, with 73 rejections yesterday. Burley prices range from 11 to 19.75 dollars and dark tobacco from 7.10 to 8.50 dollars per hundred pounds.
Washington reports Treasury general fund balances excluding the $150 million gold reserve. Available cash is $201,009,028, gold coin and bullion $43,607,915, and gold certificates $35,944,130.
New York August 6 refined sugar prices were cut by 10 cents per 100 pounds across all grade categories in today’s market update.
Readable lists detail prices for apples bananas beets carrots cantaloupes cabbage cucumbers lemons oranges onions peaches pears peas and more. The piece also covers beef lard hides and feathers with limited pricing and notes a strong July Southern iron market with high demand, price gains, and reduced Southern stock amid coke-driven supply shifts.
Reports show egg prices varying across cities with fresh extras around 19% to 13% receipts. Butter steady to firm with creamery and daisies quoted. cheese firm with daisies and twins listed. Poultry prices for live birds and dressed meat noted across regions with regional spreads.
New York mining report lists Alice 2.5, Breece 0.5, Brunswick Consol 0.7 offered, Comstock Tunnel stock 0.23, bonds 0.17 offered, Con Cal Va 0.83, Horn Silver 0.60, Iron Silver 1.00, Leadville Con 0.08 offered, Little Chief 0.08 offered, Mexican 0.83, Ontario 4.00, Ophir 2.40, Small Hopes 14, Standard 1.85, Yellow Jacket 0.60.
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