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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
11
Northern Pacific Common and Brooklyn Rapid Transit see heavy liquidation as general trade shifts. Currency outflow increases mildly and iron market steadies with stronger export orders. discounting at 5 to 6 percent, collateral loans at 2.5 percent, and ample money in circulation. Local securities show mixed activity with Cincinnati Gas steady and rail stocks fluctuating amid modest exchange volume.
The New York stock market closed unsettled after a day of weakness despite early gains linked to London. Reading and New Jersey Central rose briefly, steel and traction stocks rallied, but public utilities and railroads sagged as large offerings and bank collateral sales weighed on Northern Pacific and Brooklyn Rapid Transit.
Bondholders of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Exchange are informed that bonds Nos. 31 to 40 inclusive dated January 1 1888 are called and will be paid in full with interest to July 1 1900 upon presentation at the Fifth National Bank Cincinnati on July 1 1900. Interest on bonds Nos 31 to 40 inclusive ceases after that date. John H. Allen president.
Banks called loans heavily ahead of Monday payment of government deposits totaling 5 million dollars. Week's cash changes show a sizable bank gain, while the Subtreasury receipts for gold bars offset payments to the market. Currency movement favored New York, and call money rates mislead by stock short interest. Some stock selling aimed at funding wheat and cotton speculation. Sterling exchange fell as money demand rose in New York. Bond market was dull with irregular price moves. total U.S. bond sales par 1.19 million.
The Barney & Smith Company annual report for the year ending March 31 shows 22 percent earned on preferred stock, with assets totaling over 8.59 million and total liabilities near 3.5 million. The Brooklyn Rapid Transit story notes the stock market's decline amid expectations of little more than %% earnings for the year ending June 30. The United States Printing Company declares a 1 percent quarterly dividend, payable to stockholders of record September 1, 1900. Bond sales announced for Napoleon Ohio and bids due June 26 for street and sewer financing. Toledo & Ohio Central reports estimated net earnings and fixed charges of 54,777 with net surplus also indicated.
NEW YORK June 22 money on call easy at 1 1 2 percent last loan 1 1 2 percent prime mercantile paper 3 4 4 4 percent. Sterling exchange easy with Barkers bills at 436 4 4 86 percent for demand and 4 4 84 percent for sixty days. Posted rates 433 4 8 percent and 488. Silver certificates 60 6l, bar silver ex can dollars 47 3 4 percent. Government bonds steady state bonds inactive railroad bonds irregular. BOSTON June 22 Stocks A T 8 F.
London reports mixed money market data with rates for bills and stocks including Canadian Pacific and Pennsylvania. Berlin notes hesitant business ahead of official Peking news but underlying undertone remains firm. Paris adds Foreign Minister Delcarne's China stance lifting sentiment with overall firm prices and active business.
The report notes mining shares in Boston with varied values for Adventure Allouez Amalgamated Copper and others, then shifts to New York tin and lead strength amid London gains with tin around 31.10 to 31.50, lead at 360, copper 12 to 16 1/4, and pig iron warrants weaker. St Louis cites firm lead at 375 and spelter at 4.
Oil City reports credit balances of 125 and shipments totaling 126 978 barrels with averages around 95 584 pounds and 101 553 pounds and a barrel value near 1 221. Wilmington notes spirits turpentine quiet at 42½ to 43 cents and rosin steady around 1 05 to 1 10, crude pine priced 160 to 260. Charleston lists turpentine movement with market status noted.
Quotations in stocks and bonds show railroad stocks across many named banks and rail lines. Insurance stocks list Cincinnati Eureka Mer. Man Washington and others. bonds include Cincinnati and Covington Newport issues with rates and maturity dates.
Wheat and provisions markets show firmness while Northwest rains lag and yields ease. Argentine shipments for the week total 1.536 million bushels of wheat and 752 thousand of corn, with January 1 totals 49.78 million wheat and 8.98 million corn.
Saldivia conducted a music stand demonstration for Baldwin & Co located at 42 144 W Fourth St selling pianos and related instruments.
New Orleans reports firm cotton market with 1,900 bales sold and varied price quotes, while Liverpool lists weekly totals by kind and stock levels. New York closes firm with futures up and spot gains, and Secretary Hester releases world visible supply figures showing declines from last week.
On June 22 the market shows no major business in heavy brown cottons and irregular activity in the market overall. Bleached cottons are dull, coarse colored goods sell in small quantities, print cloths neglected, prints in moderate demand for dark fancies and mournings, ginghams steady with moderate sales, linens dull at second hands, and burlaps inactive but steadier for Calcuttas.
In Chicago on June 22 the Northwest crop outlook worsened with two Dakotas and Manitoba seen as two thirds ruined, yet wheat held firm while corn oats and provisions rose. July wheat closed around 82 1/2 to 83 1/4 cents, corn advanced then slipped, oats up 4 cents, and July pork and ribs higher amid strong demand.
The Shoe and Leather Review notes the packer hide market is a shade stronger under moderate trading. Quality of take-off improves and packers resist concessions. A large butt-branded steer sale at 10 1/2 cents stands out, while overall activity remains light and two major industrials are neglecting the market.
New York reports mixed grains with flour receipts 14 750 bbls and exports 18 889 bbls while wheat shows steady spot and firm July options. Corn and oats rise and ease with harvests. coffee remains steady and sugar remains firm as regional markets in Baltimore Toledo St Louis Kansas City and Milwaukee show varied quotes.
Local notice urges discrimination between good and bad flour brands. It warns against unreliable flours and promotes ALWAXS UNI as a trusted option amid industry confusion. The brief calls for consumer caution and brand comparison.
Police officers and detectives will be interested in the Commercial Tribune Sunday, June 24, which likely contains notices, stories or crime coverage relevant to law enforcement work. The paper’s date signals a weekend edition with potential public safety items.
Regional nut butter and eggs markets show firm to steady trends. Chicago and New York report steady butter and eggs with varying creamery and graded prices, while Kansas City notes quiet eggs and slight 가격 shifts. Philadelphia posts mixed butter and firm eggs. St Louis indicates higher egg prices.
Notes on cash transactions and price firmness across commodities. Lard and bacon bids rise while dry salted meats and green meats show steady demand. Flour and grain markets moderate with steady prices. wheat and rye firming. oats slow. corn demand waning. Prices listed for various cuts and lots.
The market shows varied demand across goods. Butter and cheese hold steady to good while hay and hogs show mixed activity. cotton remains steady with a 9,823 bale stock. eggs and poultry stay firm, and coal oil and seeds display limited shifts. Prices listed for butter 21c, cheese Ohio flat at 8 4a8%c, eggs 10%c, cotton middling 9 1 2, hay Timothy $14 56a14 75, oats and oils adjusted per ton or gallon as noted.
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