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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
9
The Cincinnati Clearing House reports a daily bank clearings total of 5 356 550, surpassing the prior peak of 5 213 300 on January 14. Banks faced heavy clerical effort and large borrowing demand amid brisk mail, deposits, and loan activity.
The local securities market was fairly active with broad price coverage though selling dominated. Cincinnati Gas and Electric declined after offers, Little Miami Railroad drew strong interest at 240 bid, U.S. Printing showed weak demand, and Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco stayed firm. Investments in Cincinnati and Covington bonds remained meager, with several specific stock and bond trades noted and calls showing varied bids.
The New York market opened with animated speculation and expanded dealings, driven by confidence in a broader financial agreement. Sugar and tobacco shares rose while steel stocks weakened after initial gains, with Northern Pacific rumor mill suggesting exchanges and joint guarantees by major railroads.
A flurry of trading lifted Sugar and Amalgamated Copper with notable gains in Southern Pacific and London copper while talk of Gould interests sweeping into Southern Pacific fueled enthusiasm. The US Cotton Duck Corp plans were near completion, with incorporation filings expected in Trenton and a 2% dividend touted for July. Director meetings and earnings news shaped the day as buyers powered large intraday advances and prepared for possible dividend changes.
Northwestern shows April net up by 35822. Wabash May gains 118815 from July 1. Rock Island April surplus after fixed charges up 67760. Wisconsin Central May 4th quarter shows decrease 15000 and overall month down 55000. Pacific Coast April net 66554 with decline percentage not specified.
The market shows strength with rail plans nearing arrangement and coalers rising. Wabash and Wheeling may be absorbed by Pennsylvania, sugar prices rise, and analysts predict potential dividend cuts. Steel stocks appear guarded amid overall bullish sentiment and expectations of continued activity tomorrow.
The Baldwin Piano Grand Prix is listed in Paris for 1900 under D F Baldwin and Co. located at 142 144 West Fourth Street. The item notes Baldwin as the sponsor and address, indicating a catalog or promotion tied to piano sales or events.
Quotations on stocks and bonds last established at the Stock Exchange and outside are as follows.
A dense 1901 market listing shows Cincinnati and Covington stock, bond, and railroad figures, with details on banks, insurance, and miscellaneous securities. It notes provisions and grain trading, with Chicago market gossip on July wheat dynamics and possible short squeezes.
Reports show slight declines in overall sales with 34 250 bags traded and varying price points for corn and wheat across Toledo Baltimore and St Louis markets. Wheat cash and futures prices move, corn strong in some regions, flour markets dull with price tiers outlined for Western and spring patent grades.
The June 1 visible grain supply totaled 36,964,000 bushels of wheat, down 3,120,000. corn 16,143,000 up 1,093,000. oats 11,218,000 up 780,900. rye 743,000 up. barley 822,000 down 239,000.
New York trading opened weak and about 55 points lower amid global depressions and bearish sentiment. The market rallied late on local covering, closing steady with spot tin at 28 dollars. London values slid, copper fell 3s 6d, and the American visible supply rose for the month.
Chicago trading centers on wheat for July delivery see sharp advance amid rumors of a corner while July wheat climbs to 76 1 2 cents before slipping. July corn weakens near 45 cents, oats steady, provisions mixed as bears press opening. World shipments and visible supply shift data accompany a volatile session with a strong close.
June reports show butter firm in multiple markets with creamery and dairy quotes. Eggs remain firm with mixed case returns. poultry prices vary from springers to dressed meat across Chicago St Louis Louisville summaries.
Cattle receipts 1 461 head with fair quality and weaker prices. veal and dairy cows scarce but steadier. Hog trade liberal but slower with average prices down about ten cents. light weights and offal sold at declines. Sheep and lambs receipts 1 263 with generally weaker tone and lower bids. Overall market soft with many unsold goods.
New York June 3 Market notes show flour receipts 123,759 but shipments and exports 401,688. Wheat futures fluctuated with rumors of a July corner and later firming on demand, with notably strong late Continental cables and a large visible supply decrease. Corn receipts 192, exports 190,836, spot firmer, oats steady, bees and white corn varied, coffee Rio opened steady and closed little changed to lower amid light speculative activity.
New York May 20 1991 stockholders of American Linseed Company are urged to deposit two thirds of each class of stock to support the proposed exchange for Union Lead and Oil Company shares. The letter argues the arrangement will cut costs and boost net earnings for dividends. Faithfully signed by multiple officers and associates.
The report details fluctuating cattle hogs and sheep prices with declines in sheep and lambs in some markets. New York and Chicago receipts show live cattle steady to weak, calves and hogs varying, and spring lambs reaching higher ranges in some lines. Continues with Pittsburg prices for various weights and breeds.
Oil City reports May oil shipments at 97 118 barrels with May average 93 159. June runs around 124 000 barrels daily 78 665. Savannah notes holiday markets. Wilmington reports quiet turpentine and firm rosin with tar and crude turpentine prices. Market activity summarized for early June across oil and related products.
New York reports a quiet spot market with mixed futures in August October January and February contracts around 7.00 to 7.09 cents. New Orleans notes a quiet market with 2 600 bales sold on ordinary or good middling and futures near 6.70 to 6.80 cents for several months.
There is improved demand for bleached cottons reported today at previous prices. Brown mood remains slow on home account but business for export unchanged. Parcels cottons quiet and prices steady. Prints more doing for fall. Whites and silks steady with fair activity.
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