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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
8
New York reports stock market movements driven by professional sellers citing anti injunctions in the Republican platform. Traders expect demand after nominations but market confidence weakens as rail and steel issues slide and bonds show volatility. Trade in copper and Union Pacific bonds adds to a cautious, unsettled tone.
On June 19 price activity in London and Paris edged higher amid firmer sentiment from a favorable monetary outlook. Consols rose in London while American securities held steady. Paris saw firm prices as Taft’s nomination boosted confidence and rentes traded near 94.60 on the account.
New York reports money on call at 1 percent with measured time loans. Sterling exchange edges lower. government and railroad bonds show steadiness with some irregularity. Boston notes call loans at 2 to 3 percent, time loans 3 to 4 percent, and a wide array of equities and industrials quoted with various bids and asks.
The London tin market climbed with spot at £127 5s and futures at £128. Copper advanced in London to £58 65s spot and £69 futures. in the U S prices were steady to quiet. Lead and spelter showed mixed shifts with local markets dull. iron and foundry metals held steady in Cleveland and elsewhere.
New York reports weak butter with 6 996 pigs and creamery specials around 23 4c to 23c, cheese receipts 2548 boxes with full cream specials 12 13c and small fancy 11c to 11 1 2c. Chicago notes butter ease to 19 22c, eggs steady firsts 14c, cheese 11 12c, poultry alive easy and dressed steady. Kansas City shows eggs steady with fresh extras at 16c and current receipts 13c.
Wool prices hold steady across grades with combing clothing and heavy fine ranges noted. Boston shipments to June 18 show 69 million pounds moved while receipts reach about 71 million, compared with last year's totals for the same date.
Boston financial report lists percentage movements and ex-dividend statuses for mining and related stocks such as Amalgamated, Calumet and Hecla, Isle Royale, Granby, Copper Range, and Grand South firms. Names include Calumet and Arizona, Greene Cananea, Arizona Commercial, Tamarack, United Copper, and Nevada trading figures.
New York reports a list of mining stock offerings with prices including Alice offered at 3.00, Brunswick Con 0.05, Comstock Tunnel stock 0.35, de bonds 0.30, Ontario 5.25, Ophir 2.15, Mexican 0.40, Y ellow Jacket 0.40 and others. Prices are given as quoted, reflecting a busy metals market.
Louisville report notes only 21 birds sold at the tobacco market with Darkhouse lots bringing 4 to 10.75 dollars, indicating a subdued sale day.
Week's market centers on private sales with Equity tobacco sampling while public auctions lag. Bodmann Warehouse reported 56 birds in private sale and price ranges spanned from 7.85 to 22.75 per 100 lbs with most lots mid-teens. Globe Warehouse logged extensive private sales and a wide array of tobacco grades and wrappers trading in a broad price spectrum.
The report notes strong municipal and railroad bond activity with local issues selling at record prices in Cincinnati and New York, while the New York exchange shows premiums for several bonds. Clearing figures and call loans are detailed, with dull trading in some stocks like Telephone and Street Railway, and notable sales including Cincinnati, Newport & Covington Light and Traction preferred.
Group I of the Ohio Bankers Association will meet at the Zoological Garden on Tuesday June 30. Speakers are not yet decided. The National Prosperity Association of Cincinnati Exec Committee will meet this afternoon at the Business Men's Club to discuss a prosperity campaign. Avondale Improvement Association committees meet next Tuesday to plan new parks at a general meeting on July 6. Visitors registered at the Business Men's Club include W McKean Cleveland J M Golodloe Columbus William T Varina Boston H G Buckner Louisville Thomas H Kellar New York City J O Patrick Mansfield C BE Morris Princeton Ky and R B Smith Ripley O. Ohio Valley Improvement Association board met yesterday to plan funds and will attend the National Waterways Improvement Association convention in Louisville October 23 in a body. The Supreme Council of the U C T annual meeting will be in Columbus June 24 25 26 27 with delegates Frank W Hill J H Hart W A Johnson L E Wertheimer to depart Wednesday evening June 24. Officers will be chosen at the meeting. Cincinnati Abattoir Company stockholders authorized 200000 7 per cent preferred stock to fund rising business. S Kuhn and Sons will take subscriptions at 105 netting 6 65 per cent. Subscriptions close 3 p m Thursday June 2 1908.
New Orleans reports 1,050 bales sold on spot with 450 to arrive and steady futures. Liverpool and New York show firmer tones amid favorable weather, while late session selling and bull support lift old crop. Weekly receipts compare with last year as markets await a bullish weekend outlook.
A compact list of securities prices and yields appears, including government and railroad bonds with varying percentages. Notable entries mention Dayton and Miami related issues, Kentucky Central 4s, and Eagle and Bullock preferred stock quotes.
Cincinnati reports mixed demand with steady cattle values though feeders and stockers sell lower. Hogs gain. heavy packers and butchers trade up to 5.90. Sheep and lambs show modest gains in spring lambs, while milk cows and calves remain uneven. East Buffalo Pittsburg St Louis and Chicago markets show similar trends with varied receipts and prices.
Columbus June 19. Articles of association filed include Cleveland Furniture Company with $15,000 capital by several investors, Euclid Avenue School Association for girls with $100,000, Eureka Manufacturing Company in Warren for $10,000, Champion Brick Company in Wellsville for $100,000, Isle of Pines Investment Company increase to $120,000, Meredith Band Instrument Company increase to $15,000, and Electric Controller and Supply Company changing its name to Electric Controller and Manufacturing Company in Cleveland.
Coffee futures started quiet with little change, selling pressure easing as early session losses were trimmed. Prices closed net 5 to 5 points higher with 13,000 bags sold, including July at 0.85, September at 5.85, and December at 5.80. Spot quiet with several beans quoted: Rio No 7 6 ¼, Santos No 4 8 ¾, Cordova 9 ½ at 21 ½.
Treasury statement from Washington shows general fund balances as of today with available cash of 239,497,923 dollars, gold coin and bullion 30,998,869 dollars, and gold certificates 31,259,966 dollars. excludes the 150 million dollar gold reserve.
Goods move freely from the dry goods district as old orders mix with new business since lower prices drew buyers. Cotton goods show firmness and slight rise, while cotton yarns show increased activity. Wool market clear outside Territory and Texas wools.
Cincinnati market brief shows wheat easy at close corn and oats steady to easy with limited demand rye dull. Whisky firm with various yellow and mixeds prices. flour malt and hay активe with frequent price ranges and tonnage figures from dealers and shipments.
Grocery items and prices listed for apples asparagus bananas beets carrots cantaloupes cabbage cucumbers lemons oranges onions new potatoes strawberries string beans squash tomatoes with per unit and crate pricing. Green meats hams petite ribs and short rib sides price range noted.
New Orleans market update notes cotton seed oil trading with Prime at 47 cents. The brief cites the current price level and general activity without further details.
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