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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
8
New York stock market shows higher prices than last week with broader distribution among issues. Trading was led by professionals, with limited public interest and many stocks advancing while some leaders retreated. Amalgamated Copper and Colorado Fuel drew attention amid mixed rumors of absorption, and Reading stock revived after a dull period.
Corporation Counsel questions the validity of the Consolidated Gas franchise. Colorado Southern reports April net up by 123101. Sixty one roads show average April net gain of 3.88 percent. Twenty nine banks report loan increases. Bankers expect quick return of gold sent to San Francisco. London money rates held with difficulty. Greene Copper dividends unchanged.
Washington on June 4 releases a general fund balance statement excluding the $150 million gold reserve. Available cash stands at $162,159,360 with gold and bullion at $30,340,506 and gold certificates at $40.
Financial column cites varied broker views on stock purchases and market direction. Developments over Sunday improve sentiment, with insiders buying Amalgamated Copper and granger stocks boosting activity while some issues show weak support and profit taking.
Boston market prices list numerous mining brands with daily percentages and shares. Includes United Copper United States Mining Calumet and Hecla Mohawk Old Dominion Trinity Victoria Parrot Granby Quincy Osceola Amalgamated Daly West Michigan and others with mixed gains and losses.
New York mining prices listed on June 4 show Adams Con at .25, Alice . So.40, Brunswick Con .55, Comstock Tunnel .21, Cal and Va 1.10, Horn Silver 2.00, Iron Silver 5.50, Ontario 2.25, Ophir 4.25, Potosi 15, Sierra Nevada .24, Standard 2.10 among others. The report catalogs numerous mining shares with varied values.
The weekly New York bond market reflects varied Results with National Railroad of Mexico San Antonio issue at 89 to 102 on 20 000 and several other issues including Ist con 4s and refinancings. Total sales reach 2589 000 across multiple issues and percentages.
Investors show a cautious mood with little stock trading. Bond activity improves slightly, while the overall market remains below normal. Cincinnati and St Louis clearings, money rates steady, and several small local issues report minor movement in both exchange and curb trading.
A dense listing of unlisted securities and Cincinnati bonds with numerous company names, preferred and common stocks, and various bond issues. Includes percentages, par values, and notation for several rail, electric, and utility issues, with notes on series and dates where present.
The fragment lists several savings and trust names such as Nor Sav Bank and Unity Sav, with odd percentages and codes like Ex-dividend and 38 percent. It appears to be a ledger or financial page snippet showing securities, prices, and divisional notes without coherent narrative.
Fragmentary, mixed listing of securities and preferred stocks with prices and percentages. Entities include Bullock, Ray & ey, Ham PDPs, Niles-B, Miles T.W., Ph Carey, Fay & E, and U. Prsth. The text resembles an industrials market summary with multiple 100 shares par values and varying quotes. The readable items name several company prefixes and preferred issues without a clear single outcome.
Rumors say United States Printing Company may buy National Label Company for 100000 dollars. Chamber of Commerce directors meet today. G A Mayer and Richard Ryan back from weeklong absence. J H Lyne of Henderson sues A L Rich for 59000 over Henderson City Street Railway deal. Haffner Brothers Company incorporated in Cincinnati for 200000 to make harness leather. Directors include Louis Haffner Gustav Haffner and others. Murray reports Lake Mahonk arbitration visit. Christ ie Herron remains in Lake Mahonk ten days. Law partnership Kinkead Rogers Ellis formed. Bromwell and Edward Bruce depart for Mexico. Bromwell linked to Mexican Mining and Smelting. Samuel Lehman Company liquors firm formed with 75000 capital. will move headquarters to 129 East Pearl Street July 1. John Hawkers arrives in Cincinnati after 115 ocean crossings via Lucania. Parks to be major topic at Associated Organizations meeting at Business Men’s Club Thursday with A O Elzner presenting park chain plan with stereopticon.
New York and Boston money markets show call loans at 4% and 8% in New York with time loans around 4% to 5% and prime mercantile paper at 5% amid firm government and railroad bonds. Sterling exchange remains strong with demand at 485.50 to 485.55 and sixty-day bills at 482.40 to 482.45. Boston lists varied bonds and stocks with mixed bids and prices across Atchison, Mexican Central, and United States Steel among others.
Articles of incorporation filed include The Marengo Oil and Gas Company in $20,000 with L. H. McMillan and others. The Mt Ephraim Telephone Company at $10,000. The American Auto Co. in Cleveland at $30,000. The Haffner Bros. Company in Cincinnati at $200,000. The Samuel Lehman Company in Cincinnati at $75,000. The Quick Work Store Company in Cleveland at $10,000. Soutar and Brown Company in Cleveland at $10,000. Ironton Portland Cement Company capital stock increase from $225,000 to $300,000. The Grand Opera House Company in Canton at $50,000.
June reports show oil prices in Toledo North Lima 98e and South Lima 93c with Indiana at 93c. Oil City notes credit balances at 1.64. River shipments and averages listed for Lima and related bbl totals. Savannah reports a holiday in naval stores. Charleston notes turpentine and rosin activity slow. Wilmington cites spirits, rosin and tar firming with crude turpentine prices at 2.90, 4.60 and related levels.
Washington reports from the Crop Estimating Board that U S cotton acreage this year totals about 28 686 000 acres, up 1 686 000 from last year or 6 2 percent The May 25 condition index stands around 66 6 versus 77 2 in 1904 and a ten year average of 84 9 The accompanying table shows state by state acreage and condition compared with last year
The first government report of the season was received showing less acreage than expected but similar overall condition. Analysts note cautious trading with a potential bull move on developments after July and August. Demand appears strong on declines as the market moves up after the report and Fall River reports brisk print cloth activity.
New York reports show cotton advancing after a favorable acreage and crop condition outlook. July prices rose to 10.67 cents, December to 10.16, with overall day gains around 12 to 7 points and sales estimated at 550,000 bales. Spot markets in New Orleans and New York closed steady to quiet with minor gains across futures quotes.
Dairy and poultry prices fluctuate across cities with butter steady to lower and cheese mixed. Eggs hold firm with varied regional quotes. Western creamery butter and New York state cheeses show notable levels. poultry and egg markets reflect modest activity and regional differences.
In St. Louis on June 4 lead firm at 5.9 dollars and spelter steady at 3.90. New York reports no London cables and little price movement with tin up about a penny and copper steady near 18.75 to 19 for lake copper and electrolytic at 18.37 to 18.75. Lead holds at 5.75 to 5.95, while foundry iron shows no notable change with several North and South grades quoted around 18 dollars.
The New York coffee market opened steady and closed with a net advance of 5 to 16 points as short sellers showed interest. Trading was quiet with 14,000 bags sold featuring June at 6 3/4 cents and May near 6.30 cents, amid absent European cables and little Brazilian news.
The New York dry goods market was quiet and steady as the Government cotton report steadied prices. Jobbers did fair business on prints, wash goods and sheer white fabrics with strong demand for plaids and checks in dress goods. Man silk and hosiery are to be opened tomorrow for 1907.
Cattle receipts 1 949 to 2 200 in Cincinnati and Dayton markets with large, mixed offerings. Prices softened across grades, best steers around 5.40 to 5.85 with many common and medium classes lower. Hogs receipts about 4 728 with lighter pigs slow. prices 6.25 to 6.40 for good to choice, lower for others. Several regional centers report steady to higher cattle and hog values amid abundant supply and slow grassers after a strong Monday.
New Orleans financial exchange remains shut on June 4 as a legal holiday observed with markets and trading halted in accordance with the holiday schedule.
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