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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
8
New York traders faced a severe market drop with limited buying and rising selling. Bears intensified after a weak rally attempt and rumors swirled about Harriman while Wabash and United States Steel showed weakness and liquidation fears.
The Wisconsin state railway commission authorizes St Paul to issue 50 million dollars in new bonds for branch lines. London settlement begins on Wednesday. Large loan and deposit declines appear in a bank statement. Twenty ex-dividend railroads remained unchanged. Dry goods orders remain plentiful as winter wheat harvesting delays persist. Canadian Pacific expected to earn nearly 10 percent of common stock this year.
The opening prices of men's wear for spring 1910 were set by a large woolen firm and mark the highest level in years. Business already trends higher. Cotton goods remain strong but quiet on spot trade. Cotton yarns are quiet and firm.
Oil quotes show North Lima at 94c and Indiana at 83c. Rosin and turpentine markets report varied receipts, exports, and price ranges across New Orleans, Charleston, Savannah, and Wilmington with steady or firm tones and daily stock figures.
Wool prices in St Louis show steady to firm tones across grades with mediums at 23 to 29 cents, light fine 21 to 26, heavy fine around 34 to 21 cents, and tub-washed wool priced 24 to 35 cents per pound. Market conditions focus on standard combing and clothing, with regional activity noted for June.
A condensed list of bond offerings and bids from various issuers and markets. Notes include South Pacific lines, Western rail and utility debentures, mortgage and industrial issues with yields and prices across multiple dates and face values.
London tin and copper show mixed moves with spot prices firming on some metals while others slip. Lead remains steady in both London and St Louis markets as spelter edges higher and iron foundry values hold near previous levels.
Liverpool spot prices ease while New Orleans and New York report mixed demand and weather driven activity. Daily sales in Liverpool reach 3,000 bales with speculation and export included. New Orleans sees 900 bales on spot and weather fears fuel short covering. futures in New York edge higher on wet weather and evolving demand.
Washington reports the general fund balance excluding the 150 million gold reserve. Gold coin and bullion amount to 48,416,966 while gold cer in- Pah totals 22,077,080 and the available cash balance stands at 21,000,000 or more.
Cincinnati and Chicago clearings rise with New York exchange premiums steady. Procter & Gamble and Columbia Gas and Electric trade actively while bonds, including municipal and traction issues, stay largely firm. Money rates ease as brokers report 4 percent call loans and 4 1 4 percent time loans.
The note mentions bonds with par values and ex-dividend status. It references prices like 137 150 and entities such as Niles and T.W. pr.125. The exact context is unclear from the fragment but indicates a financial items page with bond quotations and ex-dividend information.
Cattle trading moved slowly with a downward tilt as large state stock came on the market. Receipts totaled 3,387 cattle and 2,996 hogs. prices fell 16 to 25 cents on all grades with many cattle left unsold. Hogs reached a fresh high close at 8.20 while lighter hogs and pigs sold higher. Sheep and lambs saw quiet trade with modest declines for lower grades.
In London on June 21 money and discounts remained steady amid subdued demand. The Bank of England drew about 2.25 million dollars in gold in Paris. The stock exchange stayed cheerful yet apathetic as settlement deadlines loomed, with bear covering lifting Kafir futures. American securities opened quiet with irregular pricing and overall light trading. Near the close, Erie common Union Pacific and Atchison saw demand that hardened prices. Gold and discount rates closed with subdued activity and narrow ranges.
New York money on call easy at 1 percent ruling rate 1 percent closing bid 1 percent offered 1 percent. Time loans dull due to liquidation with sixty days 2 1 2 percent, ninety days 2 1 2 percent, six months 8 percent. Sterling exchange firm with bankers' bills around 486.40 to 486.50 for sixty-day bills and 488.15 for demand bills. Bar silver 52 3 4. Government bonds weak, railroad bonds irregular. Boston money cash loans 4 6 3 4 percent, time loans 3 4 to 5 percent. Listed bonds and stocks reflect varied moves across Atchison, Boston lines, Union Pacific, General Electric, American Sugar, United Fruit, United States Steel and others.
A list of mining company names and their latest stock percentages and shares traded in Boston on June 21. Names include Amalgamated Copper, Calumet and Arizona, United States Mining, Nevada, Parrot, Quincy, and several others with varied percentage figures.
The New York Produce Exchange shows for June 19 the US grain supply at Wheat 12,944,000 bu down 2,471,000. corn 3,291,000. oats 209,000. rye 176,000 down 3,000. barley 752,900 down 53,000. Canada’s visible wheat at 157,000 bu, down 800,000.
Cincinnati reports mixed grain activity with No. 2 red wheat at 1.47 and No. 3 white corn around 78 cents, while hay and rye show steady demand. Receipts and inspections noted for wheat, corn, oats, hay, flour, and whisky with various car and barrel totals across commodities.
A historical price sheet lists apples at 1.73 per hamper and bananas at 1.0 to 1.50 per bunch. Other items include beets 0.25 per dozen, blackberries 3 per crate, cabbage 1 to 1.2 per crate, carrots 0.25 per dozen, cherries 2.75 per bushel, cucumbers 0, lemons 2.00 to 2.75 per box, oranges 2.50 to 3.25 per box, onions 1.10 to 1.20, potatoes 3.10 to 4.50 per barrel, raspberries 3.50 per crate, string beans 0.35 to 0.60 per hamper, squash 1.25 per barrel, and turnips 3.23 per barrel.
Berlin reports weak trading with prices oscillating on the London market as demand waned. Parities show three percent rentes and a private discount rate of three percent, with activity subdued toward the close.
Steamer Victoria, the season’s first Nome cargo ship, arrived in Seattle today with $500,000 in gold aboard. The vessel marks the opening of the season for precious metals shipments from Alaska to the mainland.
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