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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
8
A cautious trading day showed profit taking as prices advanced in high priced stocks. The market reflected a conservative attitude with renewed bids and improving money conditions, while speculation centered on possible extra dividends for Northern Pacific and rumors of a railroad receiver.
American stocks in London show irregular but firm copper shares while the market remains quiet. Amalgamated Copper must tap surplus to sustain a 4 percent dividend. Texas Pacific earnings for the fourth week of December fell by 149,668 dollars. Great Northern declares a regular quarterly 1 percent dividend payable February 1 with books closing January 15 and reopening February 8, 1908.
New York on January 7 reports closing prices for mining shares led by Ontario at 2.00 and Comstock Tunnel at 0.23. Other notable quotes include Brunswick Con. 0.15, Ophir 1.10, Sierra Nevada 0.40, Leadville Con. 0.06, Standard 1.30, Adams Con. 0.05, Alice 4.25, Horn Silver 0.75, Iron Silver 0.75, Potosi 0.09, Savage 0.35, Small Hopes 0.20, Cal and Va 0.57, and Little Chief 0.05.
Jan 7 report shows Clover seed cash 16.55 and January 10.55 and July 10.65. Timothy and Alsike prices listed with Prime values 2.20 and 10.00 respectively.
Brokers note steady inland money inflows boosting time fund offers from four to twelve months. A postponed four percent dividend on American Cotton Oil lifts sentiment, with expectations for further such declarations. See-saw action, mixed advances in coal and Northern Pacific, and advice to buy on dips for short gains.
Global markets edged higher led by London and Berlin sentiment. U S shares gained on Wall Street and Berlin buying while discounts eased and foreigns firmed on steadier continental cues.
The American Cotton Oil Company directors announce a 4 percent annual dividend on common stock, increasing from the prior 2 percent. The decision was disclosed in New York on January 7.
In New Orleans on January 7, prime cotton seed oil was quoted at 27 cents per pound with activity noted in the market.
L L Sadler presided over a meeting of the Annexa tion League with about fifteen attendees. They discussed matters to present to the Legislature but adjourned without firm plans. Treasury showed between 200 and 800 dollars. A special meeting of the C H D stockholders is set for February to discuss a supplement to the July 1 1904 refunding mortgage and to authorize repurchase and purchase money notes up to 14286000.
New York money on call at 5 1/2 percent with a 6 percent ruling rate and bids at 5 percent. Time loans easing at 6 percent for 60 90 and six months. Sterling exchange weak with bankers bills around 485.60 to 485.65 for demand. Boston money call loans 7 to 10 percent and time loans 6 to 8 percent. Bond prices mixed with rails strong and some industrials listed.
London tin and copper rise with prices higher in London and mixed in New York. Lead and spelter hold steady in both markets while iron holds firm after a pig iron conference, with Northern and Southern foundry grades quoted in a narrow range.
Wool markets show revival with buyers active in New England as mills reopen. Domestic quotes list Ohio Pennsylvania fleeces at 34 to 35 cents, delaine around 38 to 39, and various blood percentages from three-eighths to quarter with scattered gains and softer lower grades.
Boston trading data shows bids and percentages for mining and related shares as of January 7. Companies listed include Amalgamated Copper 48 percent, Calumet and Hecla 603 bid, Tamarack 65, Mackintosh and others with varied quotes.
Stoge Exchange shows brisk activity with open market prices for stocks and bonds improving. Bank clearings across Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis reported totals and loans during the week, with New York exchange discounts and premiums noted and several Cincinnati securities trading.
A fragmented securities list features quotes for numerous banks including Am. Natl BK and Norv. Natl, along with City Hall, Cosmopolitan, Union 8. and T. and several savings institutions. Industrials include Amer Book and Niles-B.-P. Bond listings cover railroad and utility issues with ex-dividend notes and price ranges, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
The South reports firmer spot markets with good inquiry while bears push bearish crop prospects and government estimates. Receipts fall versus last season as domestic mill demand rises and speculation for price gains remains scarce. The forthcoming growers report hints at a deficit likely to lower cotton production.
The New Orleans market shows spot cotton steady at 11 7 16 cents with 2 900 bales sold and 20 136 arriving. Liverpool and New York trade reports hint at cautious demand, while New Orleans will be closed tomorrow for the Battle of New Orleans holiday.
Bradstreets wireless update shows wheat supplies up 2 045 000 bushels across US Canada with 400 000 more afloat in Europe. Corn up 1 374 000. Oats up 2 357 000. Private elevators add 304 000 in Chicago and 163 000 in Portland Maine. Manitoba up 104 000 while Knoxville gains 560 000. Louisville and Goderich fall. Minneapolis lowers 600 000.
Kansas City reports eggs at 211 to 231 cents with extras 231 cents and firsts at 211. Chicago notes butter steady with daisies 18 to 25 cents and eggs strong up to 27 cents including fresh stock. cheese ranges 11 to 13 cents for various types. New York markets show butter firm with creamery specials up to 30 4 cents, eggs firm with 10 548 cases received, and cheese firm with 2 533 boxes received. State and nearby dairy prices vary by grade and region.
The December statement of the Board of Trade records imports up by 6,634,500 and exports up by 6,663,000, with grain and wool driving imports and coal and fuel driving exports. For 1907 the year sees imports rise 190,078,380 and exports rise 253,146,290.
Cincinnati report of January 7, 1908 shows Minneapolis wheat No 1 Northern at 1.13 while corn oats rye and flour hold firm or quiet. Prices for winter and spring varieties of flour, hay timothy and clover listed with several lots sold. whisky at 1.35 per gallon basis. Grain inspections noted across wheat corn oats and hay, with mixed and white ears and yellow ears recorded.
A compact listing of commodities with units and two column figures showing quantities. Items include apples bananas butter cheese coal coffee potatoes corn salt cotton seed eggs flour hay bacon whisky bran and more with varying measures such as barrels sacks tons and pounds.
Comprehensive price list shows Apples at 3.25 per barrel, Bananas 1.25 per bunch, Oranges Florida 2.50 per box, Potatoes 2.00 per barrel, and various meats with rates for bacon, beef, and lard. Also includes gasoline at 0.18 and assorted canning goods.
Markets report steady to higher cattle hog and sheep prices across St Louis Kansas City Chicago and New York. Receipts include 3 500 cattle 13 500 hogs and 2 500 sheep with varied weights and regional price ranges for steers cows calves hogs and lambs.
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