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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
6
New York reports a renewed stock advance driven by expectations of trade revival and large crop prospects. Harriman’s public views bolster optimism while officials note government wheat and corn crop assurances amid eased money conditions and growing bond sales abroad.
Firm tones dominated corn oats and rye with prices closing higher than the prior week. Notable figures include No. 1 Northern wheat at 1.23 and assorted quotes for corn oats rye flour hay whisky and malt with weekly receipts and sales listed.
A dated 1908 advertisement proclaims a bold critique of the financial System led by trusts and moguls. It asserts vast wealth theft, manipulated panics, and political corruption, promising a radical, stockpiled argument to dismantle the System in a multi-part series starting with a bold claim that Roosevelt’s era is finished.
The writer claims the world faces the most terrific bull market before a dramatic culmination. He forecasts all good stocks will double and one select stock could rise twentyfold as the next chapter approaches.
Regional bulletins show mixed market activity. Oil balances and bbl shipments are listed for Oil City Toledo and Charleston with varying price quotes. Turpentine and rosin prices hold firm in Savannah Wilmington and related ports with receipts and stock figures noted.
Offerings of cigar leaf tobacco on the local breaks Saturday were light and confined to the Globe Warehouse. The market was strong for all classes with prices satisfactory to traders. Seed transactions included 5 cases at 2.50 to 4.10 and 3 at 2.50 to 3.95. Spanish lots totaled 38 cases with prices from 0.90 to 11.75 across several ranges.
After a dull summer the coal trade shows early autumn uplift with demand strongest in rural areas and Eastern cities for domestic bituminous coal. Anthracite remains slow while smokeless lump and egg gain due to short supply. Western producers gain some share but overall movement is below normal and prices stay steady or cut near mines. Coal on the lakes remains limited causing dock congestion and delayed shipments to Lake Erie ports. river movement slows due to low water and recent rains. Coke trade stays slow but likely to improve as steel mills seek coke against farmer contracts boosting Eastern fine coal demand.
The dry goods market in New York was quiet with prices a shade firmer on wide print cloths. Fine white goods see small spring purchases while fancy fabrics fetch attractive prices. Burlaps steady linen demand fair. Higher class men’s wear lines bought in fair quantities as large cotton goods buyers prep for next week’s auction sale on Wednesday.
A New York market snippet lists prices with Alice at 2.00, Brunswick at 0.05, Com stock Tunnel at 0.23, Comstock Tunnel bonds at 0.17, Ontario at 4.00, Ophir at 2.4, Standard at 1.75, Yellow Jacket at 0.55 and other listed securities including Horn Silver, Iron Silver, Mexican, Leadville and Little Chief offerings.
New York on August 8 reports money on call nominal with time loans easing on long dates and firm on short. Prime mercantile paper at 8 3/4 to 9 percent. Sterling exchange steady. bankers bills 485 to 485.10 for 60 days and 486.50 to 484.55 for demand. Bar silver 52 1/2 cents. Government bonds steady. railroad bonds firm. Boston notes show call loans 1 to 2 percent and time loans 2 to 4 percent. bonds listed for Atchison, Mexican Central, several railroads and industrials with varied bids and asks.
Imports of merchandise and dry goods at the port of New York for the week ending August 1 valued at 12 394 304 dollars. Imports of specie at the port for the week ending today totaled 75 687 in silver and 406 809 in gold. Exports of specie from the port for the week ending today were 969 341 in silver and 6 825 in gold.
Clearing house banks report surplus reserves of 59.22 million dollars above the 25 percent requirement, up 140700 from last week. Totals show loans 1.2756 billion, deposits 1.3685 billion, circulation 56.003 million, legal tenders 78.562 million, specie 322.792 million, reserve 401.353 million, and United States deposits 61.533 million. Greater New York banks outside the clearing house total 1.016 billion deposits with 98.377 million cash and 91.308 million loans.
New York reports a mixed start with September up modestly on covering but most futures and cash prices easing, aided by good weather and pressure from liquidation. Receipts at ports climb for the week while New Orleans and Houston show mixed activity. Liverpool weather and a prominent bull exit weigh on prices.
A Boston market report shows prices and bids for a range of mining and related stocks. Key figures include American concerns such as United Copper and Calumet & Arizona, alongside others like Isle Royale, Granby, and Tombstone interests with varied percent changes and bids.
New Orleans reports cotton seed stock price at 42 cents per unit on August 8 with Prime quality noted. Market activity shows prices steady as traders watch supply and demand factors.
Butter demand strong in Philadelphia with Western creamery at 24c and near by prints at 26c Eggs firm with Pennsylvania firsts at 21l and 24c for receipts Western firsts 20c Cheese steady with New York full creams at 12% to 12c Kats KC Chicago reports steady eggs and cheese with ranges for daisies twins and Young Americans Live poultry prices vary with turkeys 14c and fowls 11% to 13% in New York markets
The July statement of the Board of Trade shows a decline of 27,173,500 in imports and 33,733,000 in exports. Major import drops occur in grain and flour 10,000,000 and raw materials 12,500,000. Exports fall mainly in manufactured goods including wool and cotton fabrics 17,500,610.
Wool prices in St Louis trade show stability with steady rates for medium combing and clothing at 19 to 20 cents, light fine at 16 cents, heavy fine at 12 to 12.5 cents, and tub washed at 20 to 27 cents.
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