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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1908
Page
12
New York March 14 The stock market showed a strong session with broad participation and rising confidence amid speculation revival. Traders absorbed heavy profit taking as bonds stayed firm and total par value sales reached 1 846 000 while US 4s declined percent on call.
Boston market roundup lists percent figures for numerous mining and energy stocks. Companies include Amalgamated, Calumet and Hecla, United Copper, Arizona Commercial, Nevada, Old Dominion, Michigan, North Butte, Isle Royale, Leviathan groups, and many others with varying percent values.
Retailers and jobbers report better business this week, though values remain uneven. Cotton goods fall with wage declines, creating a buyers market as confidence grows slowly. Burlaps firm while linens see modest uptick in activity.
Adams Con is at 0, Alice 3.50, Bruns wick Con 0.10, Comstock Tunnel 0.23, Con. Cal. and Va. 0.52, Horn Silver 0.90, Iron Silver 1.25, Leadville Con 0.06, Ontario 2.50, Ophir 2.10, Potosi 0.09, Savage 0.35, Sierra Nevada 0.32, Standard 1.40.
Treasury balance in the general fund shows available cash 263,568,527 dollars, gold coin and button 24,961,973 dollars, and gold certificates 39,263,770 dollars, excluding the 150 million dollar gold reserve.
The actual weekly statement for March 14 shows specie and legals up by 2.21 million, loans rising 2.07 million, deposits up 4.59 million as cash flowed from the interior. Circulation fell about 750 thousand, with overall reserves near 33.35 million, suggesting potential higher loans amid growing speculation.
Conditions in the Manchester cloth market remained steady with poor trade and few transactions. Inquiries rose mainly to probe prices, as manufacturers held firm against lower offers from China and India. South American activity was scarce while home demand stayed hand to mouth. Yarns and American caps declined as spinners conceded small terms to move sales. Export demand for yarns stayed weak.
The New York coffee market opened quiet with minor early gains from steady French cables but closed dull. Trade reported 3,250 bags with March at 5.85 cents July 6.00 cents September 6.05 cents December 6.15 cents. Spot quiet Rio No 76% a316c Santos No 78% e mild Cordova 10% a13c.
Imports of merchandise and dry goods at the port of New York for the week ending March 7 were valued at 13 507 109 dollars. Imports of specie for the port for the week ending today were 26 495 in silver and 211 878 in gold. Exports of specie from the port for the week ending today were 780 185 in silver and 7 600 in gold.
Griffith P. Griffith vice president of Citizens' National Bank returns from a trip to Washington and New York. Visitors registered in the Business Men's Club include Boyd Brydon J K Taylor W T Smith J E Klery H B Farout W C Brown. Cincinnati Hamilton Traction declares regular dividends payable April 1 with books to close March 17. The stop feed bill facing Columbus action next week with distillers and physicians attending to advocate or oppose. The Federated Improvement Association committee discusses final jurisdiction on the measure.
The market is viewed as a sale whenever temporary strength appears with decided breaks followed by tallies, signaling lower prices ahead. Shanghai correspondents report scarce goods and a nascent hope for improvement in China.
Cotton prices ease across markets with spot declines in New Orleans and Liverpool, while New York closes barely stead y Trade notes discouraging Liverpool cable and Texas crop prospects. Futures open steady then slip, with several months posting lower closes as bearish sentiment persists.
New York and Boston markets report money on call, time loans, and prime mercantile paper with mixed gains. Sterling exchange holds firm. government and railroad bonds show steadiness and strength with various issues listed across major securities and utilities.
Rice: Kansas City reports eggs down to 4c, fresh extras 13%4c. butter steady in Chicago and New York, creamery 22a28c. eggs weak at mark. Cheese prices vary by type, with daisies 12% al 13%4c in Chicago and 16%4a16c in Western. Poultry alive steady in Kansas City, turkeys 14c, chickens 12%4c. dressed poultry weaker with turkeys 11%a18c and fowls 10a13 cents. New York shows mixed receipts and quality across white, brown, and firsts grades.
New York metal markets show no fresh features with dull business. Tin at 29.62 to 30, copper nominal yet firm, lead at 3.65 to 3.70, zinc or spelter quoted 4.55 to 4.60, iron and other alloys listed with firm tones amid sparse activity. March 14 report notes absence of cables and weak turnover.
New York bond sales report lists multiple issues with prices and yields including Cent Ga Ist, Am Tob, Cal Midland, Arch cv, Mex Cent, and Col So. names and amounts shown across varied maturities, with many entries around 4s to 8s and quotes like 60%, 80%, and 108% for different bonds.
Wool steady in St Louis with mixed grades quoted. Medium combing and clothing at 20 to 22 cents per pound, light fine at 16 to 9 cents, heavy fine around 14 to 15 cents, tub washed prices listed.
The Native Village Exposition Company of Sandusky with 5000 capital, led by George Beatty Jr and family. The Bates Lowry Company of Steubenville capital 15000. Rubbering Leather Garter Company of Fremont capital 5000. Amelia Independent Telephone Company of Lima capital 10000. Christman Hotel Company of Bryan capital 6000. The National ...
The week ends with Telephone stock up two points while money rates ease toward close. Cincinnati and regional markets show mixed clearings and gains in Cincinnati Street Ry and Procter & Gamble. Bond activity stays subdued with local 3 percent issues in demand and New York bonds quoted near par.
New York reports dull trading with flour receipts 23 297 bbls and exports 9 865 bbls. Wheat activity mixed as May shorts push prices higher, No 2 red at 1.00% elevator and 1.01% f o b afloat. Corn and oats firm with steady to higher tones, rye dull, cotton seed oil firm, and petroleum steady. Regional quotes follow in Toledo Baltimore Minneapolis and St Louis with patents and seconds priced across grades.
February 29 to March 14 market snapshot detailing cattle and hog movements across major cities. Cattle receipts light with prices firm to high. hogs up to year highs. sheep and lambs steady. regional quotes include heavy steers 4.85 to 5.75, hogs 4.95 to 5.10, lambs 7.25 to 7.35, with East Buffalo and Pittsburgh markets noted.
New Orleans March 14 prime cotton seed oil listed at 36 cents per unit.
Whisky in Peoria quoted at 1.35 per unit. Toledo seed prices listed for Clover at Cash 12.90 and March 12.60, April 12.40, October 7.77. Timothy Prime 2.25. Alsike Prime 12.25.
Charles Buller of 22 Harrison Avenue reported losing his speech yesterday morning. He was taken to City Hospital, where doctors found his other functions normal. Three weeks earlier he fell from a West End roof but showed no immediate injuries.
The weekly statement shows Clearing House banks hold 30 665 075 more than 25 percent reserve. Loans decline 3 629 700 while deposits drop 3 871 200 and circulation falls 756 100. Surplus reserve rises to 30 665 075 with actual reserve at 27.61 percent. Greater New York banks outside Clearing House hold 740 353 200 in deposits with 53 719 900 cash and 773 948 900 loans.
Oil prices listed for North Lima and Indiana markets. Oil City reports daily totals and averages of runs and shipments. Wilmington and Savannah show activity levels for spirits turpentine and rosin with price ranges and stock figures. Charleston notes no activity in turpentine and rosin.
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