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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1908
Page
12
Speculators wavering between optimistic and cautious views led to restricted volume and uneven prices until a late rally sparked by the bank statement. Rumors of railroad receiverships eased after official denials, while St Paul demand supported the market.
London trading showed limited expansion as cheaper money drew new issues but hurt existing securities. Gilt edged stocks slipped marginally while Colonial and trustee issues attracted modest investment. American rails moved sharply on professional trading and Pacific group fluctuated after initial gains.
The text notes improved monetary conditions globally with discounts dropping after the Bank of France reduced rates. It cites potential follow actions by Germany and the Bank of England, mentions the Bank of England reserve near £24,000,000 and possible fresh gold arrivals, while cautioning against further cuts before American banks resume cash payments.
New York January 11 Clearing House banks report reserves $6,084,050 above required 25 percent. Compared with last week this excess rises by $17,593,600 as loans fall to $1,117,149,600 and deposits rise to $1,061,651,600.
Boston market note lists mining stocks and bid percentages for January 11. Entries include Calumet and Hecla at 625, Michigan 184, Isle Royale unspecified, Osceola 89 asked, Calumet and Arizona 106, Nevada 9, Trinity 17, Amalgamated 50, Ontario and United Copper 7, 10 percentiles shown for several firms.
A dense list of bond issues and solicitations shows varied yields and maturities across rails gas utilities mills and Canadian issues. The document notes prices par values and yields for Erie Reading Mexico and others with scattered totals and annuities.
Mr. W. A. Bennett retires as President of the Chamber of Commerce after a 1:30 PM dinner at the Harlin Hotel with 4 directors and several guests. Elections to install a new president will be held January 15, with Bennett's term ending January 20. Louis B. Sawyer, a long-time assistant in the County Prosecutor’s Office, hosted a complimentary dinner for Courthouse newspaper men at the St Nicholas after resigning to practice law.
The official statement from New York Associated Banks shows a surplus of 6 084 050 on general deposits and 24 377 225 after excluding public funds. The crisis deficit peaked at 54 103 600 on November 23 and has fallen, with cash up 18 389 900 due to remittances. Loans declined by 15 722 200 as loan certificates retire.
London trading showed money easy to drain and discounts quiet as settlement approached. British shares sagged on new issues while Wall Street weakness and a firmer bank outlook eased declines. U S markets steadied late. Bond and commodity quotes listed. Berlin and Paris desks reported quieter, but firm, price action with rates steady across bills and exchange operations.
New York reports on call and time loans with rates around 6 percent and 7 percent, Sterling flat at bank bill ranges, and varied government and railroad bond activity. Boston notes call loans 6 to 10 percent, with mixed quotes across Atchison, Mexican Central, and several utilities and industrials.
Market watchers report a generally slow week for Manchester cloth trade with small orders from China and weak yarn business. India did little, Mediterranean buyers stayed steady, and South American and domestic trade showed some briskness. Labour talks improved as settlement negotiations reopened.
New York on January 11 lists commodity quotes across mining stocks and con companies. Adams Con shows .05, Brunswick Con .15, Comstock Tunnel .24, Ontario 2.00, Ophir 1.25, Potosi .11, Standard 1.55, and other listed names including Alice, Horn Silver, Iron Silver, Leadville, Little Chief, Savage, Sierra Nevada, Small Hopes and Va Con with varied prices.
OCR fragment shows values for Clover Cash January and March prices and a series of small items: January 10.30, March 10.90, Nori 10.49, Timothy Prime 2.20, A Isike 10. Readable names suggest a pricing table or vendor list with multiple items and dates.
Cincinnati and Chicago markets see clearings around 3.88 million with steady New York exchange at 25 cents discount. Cincinnati Gas and Electric and Cincinnati Suburban Telephone lead small lot sales while money remains available at 6 to 7 percent.
A dense list of bonds and stocks across utilities and rail sectors. Includes entries for Columbia Gas, Edison, Ham. Gas, daylight traction bonds, rail and streetcar stocks, bank stocks, industrials, and various railway and trust company notes with prices or status notes such as ex-dividend and unlisted.
New Orleans spot cotton closes steady with middling 11 3 16c and sales 3 675 bales while futures hold 10 11 to 11 25 in active months amid Liverpool gains and bullish weekly supply data. Liverpool and New York also report higher futures and steady spot with American middling around 6 8d to 11 8d and varied open interest.
Cincinnati market reports for the week show cattle receipts at 4 412, hogs 16 889, and sheep 9 67. Prices shifted with light cattle opening higher then drifting to barely steady and some declines in medium and heavy steers while stockers and feeders held firm amid a mixed trade.
Reports show year to date receipts and shipments with fluctuating hog prices from $4.35 to $4.75 across days. Cattle, sheep, and hog markets in Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburg Kansas City St Louis New York reveal varied orders, weights, and regional price movements amid a broad slump in some regions.
Butter receipts 3 528 pkgs creamery specials 31 4c. Cheese receipts 2 297 boxes weekly exports 2 437 boxes. Eggs receipts 6 317 cases price ranges quoted. Poultry alive prices steady with mixed changes. Western and Southern firsts listed. City figures show eggs 2c lower for firsts.
New Orleans market update notes prime cotton seed oil at 37 cents per pound as of January 14, reflecting quiet trading and standard price levels for midwinter. Local traders report steady demand from manufacturers and refiners.
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