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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
6
Sensational corn price advances hit the Chicago grain market as the Board of Trade directors set a 1.65 a bushel maximum for corn in store. July corn rose to 2.191 percent, while September reached 1.95, with other grains also firm. Traders crowded the pit, pushing up prices on bullish sentiment and worries about supplies, despite the limit.
New York June 6 report shows no Cuban sugar sales but prices firm. Underlying demand remains cautious with refiners reluctant to bid for Cubas. Porto Rico shipments traded at 5.77 to 5.838 cents for centrifugal, while refined sugar moves moderately. Futures activity slim with July to December positions showing mixed closures around 5.0 to 6.2 cents and near-months supported by spot strength.
Chicago June 6 prices show gains for several firms with percent increases listed. Chicago Pneumatic Tool up 7144, Cudahy Packing 122 percent, Lindsay Light 23, Presto-Lite 133, Swift and Co 156, Union Carbide 198, United Paper Board 31 percent.
New York bond market notes describe trading activity around the First National Bank Building as W E Hutton & Co report firm prices and steady demand. Traders watch municipal and corporate issues amid cautious interest from institutional buyers and retail investors.
Absence of disturbances on registration day and firmer mood on Russian affairs boosted the market. Industrials led with many war-group issues hitting year highs while rails and standard stocks rose unevenly. U S Steel, Bethlehem, Lackawanna, Crucible, Midvale, Gulf States Steel, Republic Iron, Colorado Fuel and others jumped 2 to 10 points. Industrial Alcohol surged 16 points to 156 and showed strong accumulation.
Cincinnati market notes show dull cattle demand beyond strictly top quality, with prices sliding across most classes. Hogs and calves moved firmer later, while sheep and lambs followed mixed trends at Cleveland and other cities, with receipts and regional quotes varying by day and region.
A June 6 list shows new and increased Ohio corporations led by Gallagher-Burke Construction Cleveland 10000 Niles Masonic Temple 30000 Willoughby 10000 Institute Coal Willoughby 10000 Builders Investment Cleveland 1000 Thermograph Cleveland 10000 Bedell Columbus 1000 Labold Portsmouth 25000 Frown Coal New Philadelphia 20000 Universal Shoe Plate Cleveland 0 Willard Machine Tool Cincinnati 100000 Frayer Land Cleveland 50000 Carpathian Realty Cleveland 0 W Saneecu Lake Cities Oil Conneaut 25000 Dayton Pump Dayton 1000000 International Pab Stone Elyria 250000 Adam Kroehles Sons Cleveland 500000 Physicians and Surgeons Information Exchange Cleveland 10000 Big Four Milling Cleveland 1250 Cockley Milling Lexington 1000 Young-Swope Zanesville 10000
Bank clearings fell to 5 508 102 Wednesday, likely the year’s low, with New York exchange dull and some 10c discount trades. Local stock activity was muted as 46 shares changed hands, while bonds and utilities saw modest demand.Notable move shows include Columbia Gas and Electric debentures at 81, American Rolling Mill active at 30 60 3 4, and Procter & Gamble tumbling to 175. Dividend alerts from several companies were issued for June payments.
Bank clearings totaled 5 508 102 in Cincinnati up from 5 999 998 yesterday with New York exchange at a 10 cent discount. Brokers loans around 5 to 6 percent. Cincinnati stock floor reports show 46 shares traded. Chicago clearings 68 277 128. St Louis clearings 18 691 606 with time loans 5 to 5 1/2 percent. Federal Reserve Bank notes NY exchange at discounts.
New York reports a further drop in coffee futures with scarce buyers and scattered liquidation. Prices closed 4 to 10 points lower from opening, with 46,250 bags sold. Listings show June to May prices from 7.73c to 8.27c, while Rio and Santos markets move on lower currencies and mixed quotations amid Brazil port receipts.
Cincinnati market notes show Egge prices steady to lower with 34 to 38c per dozen for strictly prime and firsts. Butter at 4c per pound, poultry prices up 1 to 2 cents for fowls turkeys and broilers. Sugar down, storage eggs scarce, peas canning demand rising. Wheat corn hay and oats quoted with extensive ranges and receipts.
A multi city price roundup shows wheat, corn, oats, and related commodities trading with varying bids. Notable figures include Minneapolis July wheat at 2.40, St Louis No 2 red at 2.88, Toledo cash wheat 2.78, and Kansas City No 2 hard at 2.78 to 2.86, among others. Prices span cash, July, September contracts, and several grades across major markets.
Washington June 6 treasury figures show net general fund balance of 198,971,862 dollars, receipts 6,936,820 dollars, and payments 4,337,317 dollars. The fiscal year deficit stands at 55,276,927 dollars, higher than last year’s 41,047,560 dollars excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
Closing actions in Columbus Ohio involve Cities Service and Ohio Cities Gas as the markets report deals dated June 6. The terse notes reference two company symbols and a completion of a transaction in the energy sector with no additional details provided.
Washington June 6 Contracts for 750000 additional pairs of shoes for the new army were awarded at 4.75 a pair. The government has ordered 3360000 pairs for the army and 850000 for the navy costing about 20000000. Julius Rosenwald noted a 2000000 saving, saying prebid leather pricing outpaced market costs and avoiding open bidding benefited both sides. Bidders named include Rica & Hutchins Boston International Shoe Company Brown Shoe Company J Louis B A Corbin & Son Company Webster F F Field Company Thompson Brothers C A Eaton Company Brockton Huntington Shoe and Leather Company Huntington Ind Foot Schmelze Co St Paul F Mayer Boot and Shoe Co Milwaukee.
The rice market shows a week of dull trading ending with a modest uptick. Holders hold firm amid limited supply ahead of the new crop, with prices expected to rise as stocks remain tight. Southern and Texan markets stay strong with light offerings while harvest may run later.
Chicago reports butter unchanged eggs lower with 17,391 cases receipts and varied firsts prices. poultry prices show live fowls at 21 to 32 cents and springs 30 to 36 cents. New York notes butter steady eggs unsettled with multiple case prices. cheese receipts 6,970 boxes. Philadelphia and Cleveland list similar trends in butter, eggs, and poultry with mixed exact figures. Indianapolis reports robbers targeting fresh stock and price movements for country stock, with jobbers’ prices for butter and creamery extras listed.
The New York cotton market strengthened with July advancing to 22.95 cents, marking a season high. October and December also rose, the day seeing intraday gains while port stocks and receipts are tallied and futures close unsettled. Spot middling held at 23.20 cents.
Farmers along Millcreek Whitewater and the Miami Valleys report large acre losses of corn potatoes and other vegetables from recent heavy rains. Preparations for replanting are in progress though seed corn remains scarce with an estimated 6000 to 8000 bushels needed to renew the damaged territory.
Ohio Cities Gas Company stockholders were briefed by George S. Shinnick of Columbus on a probe into West Virginia holdings. A deal was reportedly closed to buy the Pure Oil Company of Pittsburg for 24.50 per share with limited subscription rights in Ohio Cities Gas Company.
Washington June 6 government offers 200 million dollars in treasury certificates of indebtedness oversubscribed, books closed today two days ahead of schedule as demand exceeds supply.
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