Strong Tone in Stocks On St. Paul Movement
New York May 1 stocks showed a strong tone led by a St Paul group with influential finance ties amid market questions. Pennsylvania rose amid dividend cuts while copper and United States Steel lagged. foreign exchange eased in London and Paris with Treasury flows offset by interior currency gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Paul
St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
London
Paris
New York City
Pennsylvania
United States Steel
United States
George Eustis & Co
Mercantile Library
Atlante Reskae ‘Line
Esuven
Enseevsvesnass Canadian Pacific
Chi & Alton
O Southern
Reer & Hudson
Norfolk, & Western
Ontario & Western
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Southern R. R
Texas Pacific
Toledo Ry. & L
Union Pacific Aces
Wisconsin
Central
Amal
Car & Fdy
Col. F. & Iron
People's Gas
Republic Steel
Western Union
London Stocks Slip as Currency Bill Prospects Dim
Congress shows more disposition to take up legislation urged by the President. Currency bill passage grows remote. Union Pacific may earn $8,000,000 above its 10 percent dividend this year. Alton reports March earnings up $107,043 but nine month earnings fall $334,558. Birmingham notes severe struggle to hold iron prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Union Pacific
Alton
Brokers Say Bulls Control Market Outlook
Market commentary from brokers notes strong banking influence sustaining a firmer tone in prices. St. Paul leads gains as demand for stocks intensifies, with expectations of higher prices and occasional dips on active shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
H. M. Beazell
Charles B. Bultman Company
Market mood notes steadiness amid growing crop confidence
The report highlights strong investor sentiment with gains at the close and confidence in crop recovery. It notes bear rumors are ignored, suggesting neutrality for daily traders who buy on dips and sell on rallies, per Page Hill and Toda & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page & Hill
W. R. Toda & Co
Financial Market Roundup May 1 New York Boston There Is Activity
Money on call easy at 1 to 2 percent in New York with a 2 percent ruling rate. Time loans show mixed gains 60 days 2 to 4 percent 90 days 3 percent six months 3 to 3 1/2 percent. Sterling easier with bank rates around 486.90 to 486.95 for demand and 484.30 to 484.40 for 60 day bills. Government bonds steady. railroad bonds irregular. Boston further notes call loans 2 to 4 percent time loans 3 to 5 percent and lists several rail and industrial bonds and equities with varied prices and yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Boston
Atchison Adjustable
Atchison
Mexican Central
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston W Elevated
Fitchburg
Massachusetts Electric
Massachusetts Gas
United Fruit
United Shoe
United States Steel
Ask
S. Panama
Philippines
Cincinnati Clearing House
London
Glasgow
Berlin
Paris
Public Debt Statement Shows April Increase to 925 Million
The monthly debt report for April 380 1908 shows total public debt minus cash at 925,167,236, up 15,445,899 from March 30 1908. Interest bearing debt 897,503,990 plus non-interest bearing 424,759,537 and ceased interest 4,500,695 sum to 1,326,764,223, with $1,135,840,896 in certificates offset by cash for redemption. Cash in Treasury totals 1,839,060,362 against 1,437,453,375 in demand liabilities, leaving 401,596,987 cash balance.
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Washington
Treasury
Treasury of Philippine Islands
Germania Store Celebrates Sixtieth Anniversary Name Changes
The Germania department store marks sixty years in business and adopts the Jennings Miller Company name honoring its founder. The piece notes other Cincinnati business actions including stock exchange elections, railroad bills, and organizational shifts among local trade groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Department
Jennings Miller Company
Industrial Bureau
Union Trust Building
Cincinnati
Methodist Book Concern
London metals drift lower as US market quotes ease
In London tin copper and spelter slip with weak futures, local markets show softer quotes. Lead remains steady to unchanged while iron edges higher in English markets, with US readings noting Lead at 4.56 and Spelter at 4.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
London
Standard Foundry
Cleveland
Foundry
Northern
Southern
Southern Soft
ST. Louis
Coffee futures open steady slip in one month selling
The New York coffee market opened steady with a 5 point gain on moderate Brazilian receipts and French cables, then pared the advance as selling broadened. Close remained steady to 5 points higher with 15,500 bags traded including May 5.80, July 5.85, September 5.90, December 6.00 and March 6.05 cents. Spot values held, No. 7 Rio 6, No. 4 Santos 8.75, Cordova 2.25 cents.
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New York
Rio
Santos
Cordova
New Orleans
Houston
Do Gulf
Alteady
Adee
Ee Bendy
SRO Uaty
Ecto Ds Acd Svense Gory
Liverpool
American Oe G. oOo
New York Bond Sales Report Summary
A condensed recap of New York bond transactions by W E Hutton and Co and First National Bank. The list covers various bonds including Mexican Cen, Ist Peo, Ga, and Pitts issues with values up to 20 million and total sales around 42.48 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hutton & Co
First National Bank Suilding
Bkly
tKings Co. el
Pitts. T
Bae
Sreebe Seavee Peretpaens
Boston Mining Prices Report May 1
Boston market overview lists commodity values for mining shares with numerous firms including Calumet and Hecla, Isle Royale, Michigan, United States Mining, Old Dominion, Parrot, Quincy, Nevada, Butte groups, and others. Prices are varied with percentages noted for each company.
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Boston
Adventure
Allouez
Amalgamated
Atlantic
Bingham
Calumet
Hecla
Centennial
Copper Range
Daly-West
Franklin
Granby
Isle Royale
Massachusetts Mining
Michigan
Mohawk
Montana Coal and Coke
Old Dominion
Osceola
Parrot
Quincy
Shannon
Yamarack
Trinity
United Copper
United States Mining
United States Old
Utah
Victoria
Winona
Wolverine
North Butte
Butte Coalition
Nevada
Arizona
Arizona Commercial
Greene Cananea
Traders Favor Traction Stock in Cincinnati Market
In Cincinnati May 1 the market showed strength with strong activity in Toledo Railways and Light and Cincinnati Gas and Electric. Municipal bonds remained a leader in sales while New York exchange traded at premiums. Dealers noted better money market conditions with call loans at 4 to 5 percent and several hundred shares changing hands at notable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Toledo Railways, Light and Traction Company
Cincinnati
Laey
Ako
Toledo Railways and Light
Cincinnati Gas and Electric
Procter & Gamble Prof
Cincinnati, Newport & Covington Light and Traction
Procter & Gamble Com
Cleveland
Ohio
Greenville
N. C
Hattiesburg
Miss
New York Exchange
Oceanic Oil and Turpentine Prices Across Cities
May reports show oil, turpentine and rosin data across City, Wilmington, Savannah and Charleston. Notable figures include Savannah rosin sales of 2 721 bbls and May turpentine steady at 44c, with rosin prices reaching up to 5.90. Wilmington turpentine steady at 4344c and rosin at 2.65. Charleston turpentine quiet at 42c with varied rosin pricing across grades.
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Wilmington
Savannah
Charleston
Wool Market Too Weak as Supply Dwindles
From St Louis and Boston reports the wool market remains very dull with little fresh business. Dealers note small lot activity but overall volume and prices inch down with prospects for improvement remote. Boston shipments to April 30 reach 46 million pounds vs 100 million a year ago. receipts total 43 million vs 99 million.
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ST. Louis
Boston
Commercial Bulletin
Dry goods market shows firmer inquiry and steady winds
New York May 1 The dry goods market reveals broader inquiry from converters for small lots and rising interest from small jobbers. Yarns remain weak yet contracts grow. Raw wool stays quiet with prices easing. Jobbers improve trade in wash and dress goods and knit goods see more quick shipment inquiries.
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New York
London market bond listings and industrial stocks noted
The listing showcases 1920s 1930s securities including Newport Water Works bonds 3.855 and various industrial bonds with values around 100. It catalogs railroad and traction bonds, unlisted bank stocks, and major figures such as American National Bank, Cosmopolitan Bank, Norwest First, and Union Trust, with ex dividend notes and Percent yields.
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Cin
Ham
lOhio Traction
C.N
C.l.&t
St. Ry
Col. Ry. & L
Biscts
Am. R. Mill
Globe Soap
Jergens
Ee Smith
Rownell
Camile
Tob
Casey-H
Kreee
C. Et Nat. A. F
Columbia Gas
Col. Gas & A
Steptoe-Sh
S. Printing
Cuyahoga Tei
Power
Ham Foulds M. M
Wurlitzer
Do Poteeee Ee
Fleisch'n
Bank Atlas Nateee Ee
Rman
Lent
Tizens
Western
Cincinnati Bonds
Consol
S. F
J. J
King Fund
Oe. N
M. N
Gilbert Treene
Stenenea Tileon
Miami Bridge
F. A
Newport
Bar & Smith
Cin. Edison
Ham. Gas
Fay & Eganés
Col
Pa. Bridge
U. S
H.& DA
St ‘&F.W
Am. Nat
City’ Hall
Cit
Cosmopolitan
Trust
First N’l
N’l
Npt
Colum, Bank & Sav. Co
Ee Norw. First
Nor. Nat
Nor. Sav
Prov
S. T
Ae Sec
Unity Law
Traction
B. G
Cotton Market Slips After Morning Gains Across Markets
New York and New Orleans report a broad decline in cotton prices amid heavy selling and bear pressure. Prices closed near lows as gains faded. receipts at major ports and futures across months show consistent weakness, with Southern spot markets mixed and Liverpool futures unsettled.
Markets in Cincinnati May 1 1908 excerpt
Minneapolis Wheat No 1 Northern closes at 1.08 with firm wheat and higher corn and rye. oats dull with no price change. Flour, patent prices noted. hay receipts large and prices easy. Whisky firm. extensive price ranges for winter patent and various corn and rye grades. Reports include receipts, shipments, and multiple grain inspections and market figures.
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Cincinnati
Minneapolis Wheat
Northern
Market Prices and Tobacco Figures From Cincinnati Week
The snippet lists produce prices for apples bananas beets carrots cabbage lemons oranges onions potatoes strawberries squash sweet potatoes tomatoes and coffee molasses sugar salt and more. It also reports a weekly tobacco market summary with offers, rejections, average prices for new and old tobaccos and a May stock on hand comparison.
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Messina
Palermo
Florida
Queens
N. O
Santos
Actos
Akron Crescent
Cleveland Diamond
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House
Wall Street
New York Central
Ticker
Birmingham
Gw. E. Hutton & Co
Pho
Roberts, Hall ,& Criss
Public Debt Statement
Joseph Peebles
Alfred Hill
T. B. Paxton
F. A. Laidley
J. A. Collins
Pelee Island
The
Metal Trades Association
Business Men’s Club
Board of Governors of
the Stock Exchange
Albert Dietrich
Edgar Friedlander
Claude Ashbrook
EH. N. Laralde
Charles Thurnauer
State Senate
Harry Vetter
Bodmann Tobacco Warehouse
Burley
Equity Society
Vetter
Winchester
Herman Schneider
Cincinnati University
Worcester
Mass
Providence, ‘Worcester and
Boston Metal Trades Associations
Schneider
Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce and Business Men’s Club
Cincinnati League
Cincinnati Convention League
Hotel Linton
Will Finch
J. B. Foraker, Jr
W. B. Melish
M. E. Moch
L. R. Ach
Luke W. Smith
Davis Cc. Jones
O. D. Bryant
J. T. Carew
H. F. Woods
George Puchta
R. W. Lyndh
HK. N. Roth
C. A. Burkhardt
J. H. Harfin
Fred A. Geler
W. A. Hopple
Charles J. Christie
Stock Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Exchange
Chamber
Metals
Otal Sales
Boston Mining
Electric
Chicago
Gas
Elec
Tol
Rys and Light
St. Railway
Proc. & Gam
Rys and
Light
Union L. H. and P
Luliuw
Ask. Cin
Ae Col. & Santa
Little Miami
WOOL
Peoria
Day
Rae &M
Pay & A
Miami
Niles T.w.pr. U
Roberts, Hall & Criss
Ares
British ‘Columbia Copperin
Gorfi Fivce
Otis Elevator
Cananea
C. J. Buddeke & Union Trust
Eee
Manes A
Sue
Kansas City
Americas
Philadelphia
Louisville Tobacco
Tribune Special Dispatch
Louisville
United
Main Street
Bprlin
Washington, M
German National Bank
Covington, Ky
James OC
S. Hamilton
Georges E. Engel
Cashier
H. P. Colville
Asst
Cincinnati Street and Sewer
Cincinnati Water Works
Cincinnati School
Hausas National Bank
Walnut Street
Postoffice
Rket
Tim’y
Tim
Fruits and Vegetables
Transac
Globe
Bodmann
Ars Ag
Japan
UTTE
Bayonne
New Jersey
Western German Bank
12Th and
Vine Streets
Baldwin
Baldwin Company
W. ¢Th St
Worth
Ant Watnue
Cincinnati Equitable Insurance Company
E. Third Street
H. Ernst
California
N. Y
B’s Hams
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