Turmoil in Rock Island market on Decotmber
Violent speculative movement in Rock Island markets spilled into today with rumors of $45 billion in S J Louis and San Francisco bonds and a later official statement dampening the mood. Kuhn Loeb & Co and Speyer & Co shifted financing, while rumors of a Gould holdings merger were denied. Money market firmed briefly on new bond issuance as export gold plans and weaker iron and steel signals drew the market lower.
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Ork
Rock Islands
Mar
Notale
S J. Louis & San Francisco
Harriman
Bankinghouse
Harriuan
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Union Pacific
St. Louis
San Francisco
Speyer & Co
Rock *Island
Gould
Harriman Pacifics
Paris
Ticker Talk Stays Quiet in London Market
American stocks in London hold steady just above parity as Pennsylvania engineers’ dispute causes no anxiety about broader rally. No indications of a rally in bar silver.
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Pennsylvania
Cotton stake deepens after tariff talks falter
Cotton growers press for protection of long staple amid tariff uncertainty. Steel buyers delay purchases as tariff revision remains unsettled. Gold exports likely capped by existing bars, around seven million dollars in value.
Brokers Weigh Market Outlook Amid Gold Exports Debate
Reports from H M Beazell W E Hutton Co Roberts Hafl Criss and Page Hill suggest prices may drift lower but not collapse. Advisers favor buying stocks on weakness while noting market strength is confined to specialties and not standard issues.
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Roberts,Hafl & Criss
Page & Hill
Multiple Mining Stocks Report Mixed Afternoon Results
A Boston market recap lists numerous mining and related stocks with varied gains and losses. Notable movers include Calumet and Arizona, Tamarack, United Copper, Isle Royale, and Butte Coalition among others, with prices ranging across small percentages to triple digits.
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Dec
Adventure
Allouez
Amalgamated
Arizona Commercial
Atlantic
Butte Coalition
Calumet and
Arizona
Hecla
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Copper Range
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Granby
Greene Cananea
Isle Royale
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Parrot
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Shannon
Tamarack
Trinity
United Copper
United States Mining
United States Oil
Utah
Victoria
Winona
Wolverine
North Butte
Clover and Alsike Seed Prices Quietly Reported
In Toledo, Ohio on December 2 price quotes show Clover seed at cash and December $5.67, February $5.75, March $5.77 percent. Alsike seed priced at Prime $8.85.
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New York Bond Sales Reported by Hutton and Co
A dated list shows U S and foreign bonds with prices percentages and volumes for numerous issuers including Union Pacific Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Baltimore and Ohio and others. Trading figures include yields from around 60 to 110 percent with quantities ranging from hundreds to thousands.
Railroad revenue and banking board actions noted
For the three months ending Sept 30 the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad reports total operating revenue of 15 declining by 664064 in gross but up 292637 in net earnings. The Fifth Third National Bank board elected William Christie Herron and R B Henley as directors, both former directors at American National Bank.
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Fifth- Third National Bank
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R. B. Henley
American National Bank
London Market Reports Mixed Strength Across Bonds and Currencies
On December 2 London money eased in demand while discounts held steady. British securities rose with consuls up 3 16 and Japanese bonds showing continued strength. American securities gained after parity adjustments aided by New York buying. Paris trading was dull with prices heavy, while Berlin markets were steady amid light transactions.
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Syitania
Rand Mines
Reading
Southern Railway
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
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Wabaph
Amalgamated Copper
Berlin
London and New York metals markets mixed on Dec 2
London tin and copper fell while lead held steady. New York prices showed dull trading. Iron and steel products also moved lower in England, with US prices steady for lead and spelter amid quiet activity. In St Louis, lead and spelter quoted around $4.22 and $5.00 respectively.
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Financial market quotes from New York and Boston
Prime mercantile paper and government bonds steady in New York with slight firming in money on call. Boston shows call loans 2 to 3 percent, with railroads and utilities including Atchison Boston & Maine and Union Pacific among quoted stocks and bonds.
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Union Pacific
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American Tel
American Woolen
Dominion Iron and Steel
Edison Electric Illuminating
General Electric
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Massachusetts Gas
United Fruit
United Shoe Machine
United States Steel
Turpentine and Rosin Prices Across Markets
Oil and turpentine markets show firm rates in Wilmington and Charleston with receipts and barrel counts. Savannah reports steady turpentine at 29 1/4 cents and rosins ranging from 3.05 to 6.50 per barrel with large movement and stockpiles. Toledo lists North Lima oil at 1.04 and Indiana 99 cents.
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Early Season Shopping Promises Help for Working Women
The note urges shoppers to begin gifts early in the season and day, arguing that such timing supports the needs of working women and those who serve them. It frames timely purchasing as a social good benefiting households and service workers.
Dairy and Poultry Market News From New York and Midwest
Butter and cheese markets held steady with unchanged receipts. Eggs remained firm with steady currents. Poultry prices showed mixed gains for chicks and turkeys while dressed poultry softened in places. Reports from New York Kansas City and Chicago detail price levels for butter eggs cheese and poultry across multiple regions.
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Dry goods market in New York shows quiet demand
Print cloths advance one cent per yard after purchases of about 30 000 for future orders. Dress goods and satin finishes of fall 1909 lines are being prepared for showing. Knit goods and hosiery are quiet as markets hold steady with overall values.
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Coffee futures steady as buying stalls in New York market
Coffee futures closed steady to 6 points higher in New York with 8,500 bags sold. December at 6.10, January 5.16, March 6.19, April 6. May 5.30, September 6.40. Spot quiet with Rio at 7 6 and Santos mids steady to dull.
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Goar Po Teen & Ox
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Missouri Pacific
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New Orleans
Texas
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Liverpool
Foreign Bank Statements Show Mixed Credit Changes
Berlin reports a financial statement with loan discounts rising 28 704000m and decreased 36 060000m, while deposits increase 58 149000m and other items noted in ib. The record outlines foreign bankers and the formal action against a to h case.
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Forlerman
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New York Mining Bonds Offered in Comstock Tunnel
New York report notes Can 08 bonds for the Comstock Tunnel project are being offered. The line gives a brief market update with terse quotation of bond details and no further context.
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Comstock Tunnel
Quiet demand for commercial loans sustains bond and stock activity
Clearing figures show strong money demand yet dull call loans. Bonds and municipals remained active in Cincinnati and Chicago markets with several issuers including Cincinnati Street Railway and Newport & Covington traction trading. New York exchange varied, while government bond prices edged higher amid steady discounts.
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Krofer Second Preferred
Cincinnati Street Railway
Cincinnati
To take home small packages means shorter hours for sales staff
The article notes that delivering small packages could reduce work hours for saleswomen drivers and delivery personnel, implying changes in staffing and scheduling across roles.
New Orleans Cotton Market Sees Mixed Day Amid Shifting Prices
Spot cotton quiet with declines early then partial recovery and gains in New Orleans. Futures show steady closes after a larger day’s movement across New York and London markets. Receipts reach 14 772 bales with overall stock at 304 330 bales as exchanges note holiday closings.
Covington 4 percent school bonds bid proposal details
Sealed proposals due 6 p m December 11 1908 to buy 75000 of 4 per cent coupon bonds for Covington Kentucky to be dated January 2 1909 and maturing 30000 at ten years 30000 at twenty years optional after fifteen and 15000 at twenty five years optional after twenty bonds not sold below par proceeds fund school buildings rights to reject bids James C Metcalfe clerk bonds payable semi annually at City Depository Covington Kentucky
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Board of Education
Covington
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Lovieville TopAlco Dispatch to Commercial
Partial report from the Pribune notes an offer related to the Doulstills ticket and mentions all Warehouses including Burley 687 and Mark 76 in a commerce dispatch.
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