Harriman Pacifics Again Lead in Day's Trading
New York December 10 The stock market showed cautious optimism as Harriman Pacifics rose to prominence amid speculation sparked by Union Pacific annual report. Brokers linked gains to large orders from Standard Oil interests, with rail shares aided by anticipated rate increases and steel rail negotiations. Copper and silver prices firmed as wheat and foreign exchange supported the market, while Panama canal bond subscriptions remained light.
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New York
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Illinois Central
Harriman
Standard Oil
Paris
United States
Cotton Seed Oil Prices in New Orleans
Prime refined cotton oil in barrels sells at 5.10 cents per pound in New Orleans on December 10 as reported by local markets.
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New Orleans
Money on call steady in New York markets and rate notes
In New York money on call eased to 2 1/2 percent with a ruling 2 percent. Time loans quoted at 3 percent for sixty days and 3 1/2 percent for ninety days. Sterling exchange steadies with bankers bills around 484.60 to 484.70 for sixty days and 486.85 on demand. Government and railroad bonds mostly steady. Boston markets show varied bond and stock prices with several rail and industrials listed.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Boston
Mass
Atchison Adj
Atchison
Mexican Central
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston Elevated
Fitchburg
N. Y
Union Pacific
American Arge. Chemical
American Sugar
American Telephone and Telegraph
American Woolen
London
Glasgow
Belfast
Paris
Reicheee
Wdivcias
Stock Exchange
Global Central Banks Report Mixed Weekly Reserve Changes
The Bank of England shows declines across reserves and deposits with a 2.5 percent discount rate unchanged. Bank of France notes large reductions in notes in circulation and deposits while gold holdings rise. Bank of Bombay lifts its discount rate from 5 to 6 percent.
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London
Bank of England
South America
Paris
Bank of France
Treasury
Bombay
Bank of Bombay
Treasury balances report shows gold reserves and cash
Treasury announces general fund balances excluding the gold reserve. Available cash stands at 144,611,272 dollars, gold coin and bullion at 24,355,792 dollars, and gold certificates at 57,972,010 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
New York Bond Sales Reflect Wide Range of Issues
A ledger of bond offerings lists U S and foreign issues with prices and yields, including U S Steel, A T and T, Wabash, Erie, Atchison, and Mexican Cent exchanges. The compilation shows large and small lots, varying from 10,000 to 50,000 dollars with yields around 80 to 108 percent, indicating diverse investor demand and market activity.
City Hall Bank Declares Quarterly Dividend and Surplus Increase
In Syracuse the City Hall bank board met and declared a 2 percent quarterly dividend payable in January. A $25,000 addition to the surplus fund brings it to $100,000, matching the capital stock. The municipal art committee of the Business Men's club will appeal to property owners to curb billboard nuisances.
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City Hall Bank
Business Men's Club
Fleischmann Company
Columbus Gas and Fuel Company
G. C. Scott
Global markets end day firmer amid mixed activity
London trading shows money market steady with gilt edged bonds holding. American and Canadian securities lead gains while Mexican rails show firm traffic returns. Paris and Berlin bourses firm with American securities higher and discounts at two percent across short and three month bills.
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London
Brathea
Pd' Bae
Vienna
Anaconda
Atchison de F
Canadian Pacific
Cue Great Rorter
Grand Trunk
Illinois Central
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Rand
Southern Railway
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United
States Steel
Wabash
Oesre
Amalgamated Copper
Paris
Exchange
Berlin
London and local metal markets mixed on December trade
London tin and copper advanced while zinc and lead held steady or weak. Spelter and electrolytic prices eased in London with local markets largely unchanged, and U S lead and spelter traded around $4.12 and $5.05 respectively in St Louis on December 10.
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New York
London
Standard
Cleveland
Northern
Southern
Southern Soft
ST. Louis
Turpentine and Oil Prices Hit Regional Markets
Regional commodity notes report varied prices and trades for turpentine and oil across Toledo Savannah Charleston Oil City and Wilmington plus different grades and receipts. Turpentine firm rates range from 38 to 39 cents with multiple grade levels cited and significant stock and shipment figures for Savannah and Charleston markets. Crucial figures include Ohio Lima oil quotes and Wilmington crude and spirits turpentine steady at set prices amid modest receipts.
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Toledo
North
Lima
Indiana
Savannah
Mae White
Charleston
Dec
38Tec
Neais
Oil City
Wilmington
N. C
Market roundup dairy and poultry prices across cities
Chicago reports steadiness in cheese and butter with varied dairy quotes and eggs at 22 cents for firsts. New York shows mixed dairy and poultry values with white and brown eggs and Western poultry prices, while Kansas City notes a one cent drop for fresh eggs to 33 cents per dozen.
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Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
Wool Auction Markets Report from London and St Louis
ST LOUIS MO December 10 Wool firm for medium grades combing and clothing wools light fine lugaloe heavy fine 10. Dec 10 London buyers bid spiritedly for good wools while American demand waned. Offerings total 13.7 bales with fine and medium cross breds fetching stiff prices. coarse merino and heavy wools often withdrawn.
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ST Louis
London
Boston Mining Prices Slide Across Major Stocks
Boston market report lists daily figures for mining shares with numerous percent changes and closing values. Key names include Amalgamated 84, Calumet and Hecla 675, Quincy 96, Wolverine 150, United States Mining 44, Copper Range 81, Mohawk 70, and Butte Coalition 27 amid a broad trading session.
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Boston
Mass
Adventure
Allouez
Amalgamated
Arizona Commercial
Atlantic
Butte Coalition
Calumet and
Hecla
Centennial
Copper Range
Dely-West
Franklin
Granby
Greenewelt
Isle Royale
Massachusetts Mining
Michigan
Mohawk
Montana’ Coal and ‘Coke
Nevada
Old Dominion
Osceola
Parrot
Quincy
Shannon
Tamarack
Trinity
United Per
United States Mining
United States
Utah
Winona
Wolverine
North Butte
Dry goods markets show firmness in New York trade
In New York on December 10 the dry goods market remained steady with firmer tone in cotton goods and yarns. The jobbing trade stays small yet steady, road orders advance, and leading wool lines for fall 1909 are set to open next week. Raw silk is quiet with favorable Yokohama market offerings.
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New York
Yokohama
New York Mining Prices on Dec 10 Trade
New York market report lists stock quotes for mining shares including Alice 2.2 percent Brunswick Con .08 Comstock Tunnel stock .27 Comstock Tunnel bonds .17 Con Cal and Ya .73 Horn Silver .75 Iron Silver 1.00 Leadville Con .05 Little Chief .06 Mexican .78 Ontario 3.25 Ophir 1.60 Standard 1.75 Yellow Jacket .42.
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New York
Brunswick
Comstock
Leadville
Ontario
Coffee Market Brief Shows Mixed Futures Signals
Commodities data indicate futures closed steady with some gains as December and September contracts trade mixed. Spot price activity remains quiet with limited price movement and regional factors influencing trading sentiment.
Local Municipals Favored in Open Market
Cincinnati and Chicago money markets show steady call loans at 5% and time loans at 5%. Industrial shares like Columbia Gas and Electric remain active while traction issues such as Cincinnati Newport Covington attract demand. Bond activity centers on Water Works and municipal bonds with varied quotes in a quiet trading day.
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Columbia Gas and Electric
Cincinnati Gas and Electric
Foulds Milling
Kroger
Cincinnati, Newport & Covington
Little Miami
New York Exchange
Financial market snapshot from an old brokerage page
A fragmented list shows bonds and securities with varied prices: Big Four 4s at 16 percent, U B and Co notes around 150, and traction stock quotes with cents per share. Indus and utility issues include American and Fay and B components with mixed premiums and pref shares trading nearby.
Advance In Rates Decided Upon by Interstate Commerce
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced rate changes for January. Eastbound class rates fall from 3.70 to 3 per 100 pounds and Pacific coast westbound class rates drop from 3.40 to 3 per 100. Eastbound commodity rates rise about 18 percent on average with some items up to 60 percent. westbound commodity rates increase from Atlantic to Pacific. Some eastbound and westbound freight will see higher charges while other adjustments aim to equalize class rates.
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Interstate Ecommerce Commission
London
Pennsylvania
United States Steel Corporation
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific Coast
Chicago and Central Traffic Association
Eastbourne
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacific's L05515 Revenue Slips Slightly
New York Dec 10 The general business depressions in fall caused Union Pacific Railroad and affiliates to post a minor revenue drop of 0.35 percent for the year ending June 30 1908. From Jan 1 to June 30 there was a 4 126 018 decrease but a 3 855 645 revenue rise in the first half. Operating expenses rose 1 545 357 in the first six months while costs were cut 3 452 584 to partly offset the decline.
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad
E. H. Harriman
Pig Iron Market Shows Strong Demand Despite Fallout Fears
The Pig Iron Market by Rogers Brown reports unusually strong demand in the past week with many deals for 1909 first and second quarters. Foundry and gray forge inquiries rise while coke prices hold steady though supply expands. quotes list Southern and Lake Superior coke and related products in varied ranges, with cautious outlook on furnace capacity and market absorption.
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Foundry
Gray Forge
Cincinnati
Southern Coke
S. Wb
Lake Superior
Jackson County
Tariff Talk Fails to Shake Iron Trade Confidence
Tariff agitation shows little real effect on the iron trade as business remains scattered and prices hold steady. Industry hopes for continued gradual improvement as uncertainties fade and schedules are fixed, with pipe makers buying modest quantities and general demand rising slowly.
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Matthew Addy .& Co
Congress
Fragmented Holiday Notice With Erratic Text
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Christmas shopping timing and service but the full details are unreadable.
Wheat and market notes from Cincinnati December 1908
Cincinnati dispatch records unsettled grain trading with light offerings and firmer corn, weak wheat, and easy flour demand. Wheat No. 1 northern and No. 2 red show varied prices, while rye and hay show steadier activity and whisky remains firm. Grain inspections and receipts list multiple commodities and consignments across wheat corn oats hay flour and related byproducts.
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Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Fruit and Beef Prices From Local Market List
A dated price list shows fruits and vegetables with per unit and per barrel rates. Items include apples at four dollars per barrel, bananas by bunches, lemons from California and Arizona, and pumpkins by barrel, alongside beef by barrel and assorted poultry and other meats with varying prices.
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California
Arizona
Florida
National Bank Engages Gold Export to Paris
New York report notes the National Bank of New York engaged a sizable amount of gold for export to Paris on December 1. The details include a large settlement and international trade activity from the city financial institution.
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New York
National Bank
Paris
Cotton Market Mixed Across Cities With Varying Prices
Cotton prices varied with regional reports from Spot to Liverpool New York and the United States. American middling values ranged around 5 1/2 to 6 1/4 pence in Liverpool while New York closed barely steady with declines. Weekly receipts reached 425000 bales with New Orleans and Houston showing notable figures and futures near 8 1/2 cents.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
Houston
Uplands
Gulf
Local tobacco sales show varied demand and prices
Yesterday's breaks sold 53 hhds of old tobacco with most at good prices. Medium and bright trash drew premiums while cigarette and common trash sold 2c to 5c higher. Globe sold 1 hhd at 17.50. Farmers and Shippers sold 32 hhds across multiple price bands up to 25. Planters sold 2 hhds at 16.76 to 17.7. Buckeye moved 18 hhds with prices from 6 to 20.75. Recap cites diverse lots and ranges, totaling strong activity across grades.
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Globe
Planters
Buckeye
Louisville Tobacco Market Reports Mixed Offers
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Louisville Kentucky notes offerings on the Louisville market across all warehouses. Burley hogsheads total 607 with 73 dark hogsheads and an overall 680 hogsheads listed. Reemergence 638 hogsheads and 42 light hogsheads. Yesterday’s figures show 83 more hogsheads. Reported incidents from 5 to 500 and taba from 6.36 dollars.
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Tribune
Louisville
Burley
Oalie
Sisal Bextees
Wesley
Dane
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Speyaguas
Rock Island
St. L
St. ‘Paul
Exas Pacific
Wass
Wis Centra
Amal
Dist. Securities Eevee
General Electric
Steel Car Co
Pacific Mail
Republic Steel
Steel Springs
Tennessee Copper Ae
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Treasury Statement
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American Tobacco
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Chicago Subway - O
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Havana Tobacco
Otis Elevator
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United Copper Co
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Utah Consolidated
Green Cananea
Davis-Daly
Elyanette Ne Ee
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Metals
WOOL
Boston Mining
NEW York Mining
Besantikoa
Alsike
Special Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Foulds Mill
Columbus Gas
First Call
Dads Aki
Pestke Ales
Corecesscivccee
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Tobacco
Columbia Gas
Rob'n Realty
Stentoe
Cuyahoga
W. Powell
Foulds M. Me
Wurlitzer
Pleisch’n
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Hamilton County
Elizabeth
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Amer
Oak
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Fay & B.com
Niles B.P
Do Pr.a.&b
Ishiil Co
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Tim’hy
Timatus
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Lord
Ibs
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Java
Ohio
Wseeee
Akron
Iste
Goole
Limburger
Do N.Y
Usher
Clay &R
Prime Steam
THAID
Weil, Roth
Jutrean
Ohio Savings Bank
the Baldwin Company
W. 4Th St
Steinway
Stain
Vrainnt
S. Kuhn & Sons
Texas Pacific Railway Company
Bene Cincinnati, O
A. Terd
Union Trust
C J. Buddeke & Co
Louisville Tobacco
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