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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
10
Markets opened with caution amid tax payments and upcoming coupons in mid June and July. Bond prices fluctuated with some issues rising while others fell as money demand shifted, banks moved funds, and foreign exchange stayed active amid broader economic strain.
Interest revived in Indian Refining matters with strong demand for common and preferred shares yesterday in both local market and New York. Common stock traded around 19 with a sale of 10 shares at 19. Preferred stock was sought at 9 percent and offered at 108, with potential action on the issues within thirty days.
A historical item notes that Belgium contracted for seventy five engines from the American Locomotive Works some time ago. The record emphasizes the scale of the purchase and the involvement of a major U S manufacturer in Belgium's railway expansion.
Last official quotations show bonds and stocks for Cincinnati firms led by Procter & Gamble, American Rolling Mill, Goodyear Tire, and Ohio Cities Gas pref. Ex-dividend status noted. Bank clearings totaled 13,770,362 with money easier and brokers seeking funds around mid June. Special dispatches report St Louis and Chicago markets with varying clearings and rates.
Directors of Mexican Petroleum Company announce a 10 percent stock dividend plus a 2.50 per share quarterly cash dividend for common shares payable July 10 to holders of record June 19. Preferred stock gets 2.00 per share with a July 1 payment to June 15 holders. American Petroleum and Transport follows with a 10 percent stock dividend in Class B common, and 1.50 per share quarterly on A and B common stocks. Other firms listed include Fisk Rubber 0.75 quarterly, Lackawanna & Western 1.20 quarterly, Seaman's Oil 5 percent, and Willys 1.25 on second preferred.
The American Woolen Company and the General Motors Corporation were admitted to trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. The Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation was notified to raise its capital from 15 500 000 to 25 000 000 dollars.
The commercial department reports telexed sailings: Italia-America Line’s F Palasciano (ex Koenig Albert) slated July 10 to Naples and Genoa, Taormina June 15 to Naples Genoa Palermo Messina and Trieste. Fabre Line’s Patria and Canada both sailing June 19 to Palermo and Naples. Cunard Line’s Pannonia sails June 19 to Patras Greece.
Columbus June report notes closing prices for Cities Service common 229a334 and preferred GoaéS'4 with Ohio Gas at 38.
The visible supply in New York on June 7 shows wheat down 1 842 000 bushels, corn down 61 000 bushels, oats down 297 000 bushels, rye down 2 349 000 bushels, and barley up 49 000 bushels, reflecting shifts in supply levels.
New York bankers watched Chicago and Washington drive sentiment as the Supreme Court ruling upholding the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead act triggered a late selling wave. Trading closed with a heavy tone after 425000 shares changed hands. Liberty issues and bonds showed uneven gains with Liberty Bords listed at varied prices.
A Cleveland Columbus list shows numerous incorporation filings across Ohio. Firms range from Guardian Financing in Akron with 10000 dollars to Lorain Drygoods at 150000 and American Crayon at Sandy increase to 1 600 000, with Cleveland based exchanges and grocery ventures also listed.
New York reports the raw sugar market easing slightly for Cubas and Porto Rico on sales of 16 000 bags at 20.06 cents per pound for centrifugal and 5 000 bags for June shipment at Mechi. Refined sugar rose by a fraction to 22 to 26 cents per pound. Trade in futures was light with a late rally as commissions covered positions.
New York on June 7 recorded steady cotton foods and quiet trading overall. Yarns softened with increased inquiry, raw silk fell as dullness persisted, wool foods remained quiet and easy, and burlaps stayed quiet with steadier prices.
The market today shows light local supply with higher prices across cattle and hogs. Killing steers and heifers up to 1.50 gains on some mid grades. cows up about 1 and canners 25 to 50 cents higher. Veal and stocker categories mixed, hogs strong to steady with prime prices near 14.75 to 15.75 for heavier grades and lambs steady to higher in some regions.
New York June 7 money and exchange rates show mercantile paper at 7 percent, sterling sixty-day bills 68 5, commercial bills 38, demand and cables varying. London bar silver 54 1 2d per oz, Paris notes heavy with three percent rentes around 59f 62c and dollar at 12f 98c.
New York reports higher butter prices with creamery at 56 to 57 cents and eggs at 29 782 cases. Chicago shows butter up to 53 cents and eggs at 39 to 41 cents, with live poultry unchanged. Kansas City and St. Louis also note steady readings, reflecting meat dairy pricing across major markets.
New York June 7 futures opened steady then turned lower on Brazil weather signals. July futures fell to 14.90 cents and September to 14.6 cents with day’s low near 14.6 cents, closing down 28 to 34 points as Santos prices eased and exchange rates softened.
Cincinnati reports a weak wheat market due to reduced export demand and ample receipts. Milling demand slowed as buyers waited for further price cuts while corn and hay markets showed mixed movements and steady to lower quotes across grains and provisions.
New York reports show improved Southern weather spurring selling of new crop months while July holds on Liverpool and domestic demand. October futures fall to 5.62e, July also weak except for months near delivery, with June and July closing barely higher. Liverpool notes steady spot prices with 4,000 bales traded and futures steady across months.
Chicago reports show large corn shifts from Omaha Kansas City and St Louis weighing on prices but later buyers pushed values up. July and September corn hover around 1.71 and 1.57 with oats hitting season highs while barley and other staples slide slightly. Receipts stay light but Missouri River shipments and Argentine purchases boost activity across grain and pork prices.
Raw commodity quotes show Clover, Alsike, Timothy, corn, oats, barley, rye prices and futures for October December September and July. Regional notes include Kansas City Minneapolis New York with wheat corn oats prices and cash and No. 2 prices, plus hogs, pork, tallow and rice.
Copper dull in New York with June July and August prices noted. Iron steady with No 1 Northern at 49 and No 2 Northern at 48. Tin steady spot and near months 49. Lead at 8.90. zinc easy with East St. Louis delivery at 7.40 bid and 7.745 asked. London quotes show copper at £99 17s 6d spot and £94 2s 6d futures. tin and lead and zinc futures listed.
William Amos Heisel of 1516 Dixmont avenue has been appointed and qualified by the Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio as executor of the estate of Margaret Heisel. Probate Judge E R Heisel Attorney E R Heisel Cincinnati Ohio. June 4 1920.
Multiple estate actions published by Hamilton County Probate Court list executors administrators and attorneys. Individuals named include Belle R Harvuet Catherine Saunders Cora Parry Post Gustav Lindner Wilhelmina Meyer John Meyer with judges and law firms in Cincinnati and Roslyn Clifton. Dates shown June 1 2 3 1920.
Josephine Armleder administratrix of John A Armleder estate and Edward Bauer executor of Louisa Bauer estate named in Hamilton County Ohio notices. Louis Hoppe attorney Cincinnati Ohio May 26 1940.
George William Feldkamp of Sta. L. R. R. No. 7 has been duly appointed and qualified by the Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio as executor of Minnie Feldkamp, deceased. Notice from WILLIAM H. SUPDERS Cincinnati Ohio May 18 1920.
William Frieder of 221 Hearsle avenue is named executor of the estate of Theresa Frieder, deceased, in Cincinnati Ohio. Cohen Mack & Hartig Attorneys. May 19 1920.
Fred Hohman and Bert H Long appointed executors of the estate of Chadore Wormus in Hamilton County Ohio by the Probate Court. William H. Ludbers, Probate Judge and Ex-Officio Clerk, notes details. Long as attorney, date May 11, 19__.
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