Wide Stock Fluctuations Stir Suspicions of Ruse
New York May 21 prices moved erratically with sharp advances and declines. Analysts suspected manipulation aimed at concealing operations. United States Steel remained nearly immobile as the market swung, Gould and Harriman interests showed strength, and dividend news influenced rail stocks. Bonds were irregular with total sales at 3,186,000 par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel
Gould
Gould and
Harriman
Rockefellers
Market Rally Follows Heavy Start as Stocks Gain
Brokers note the market opened heavy and moved irregularly, with a later rally lifting active stocks to substantial gains. No news changed the position, and analysts say it’s a natural rally after recent sharp reactions.
Market ends week strong despite profit taking
In early trading there was some irregularity from profit taking but most leading stocks closed near the day’s high. Analysts expect the market to finish the week strong as major issues show resilience and potential for further gains.
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Bears
H. M. Beazell
Ticker Talk London firm % to % higher
Bank of England rate unchanged but likely to be lowered next week. Distinctly better demand in pig iron market. Total gold exports to date $30,855,000 with more expected. Distinct improvement in steel business. Atlantic Coast Line declares a semi annual dividend of 2 percent on its common stock.
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Bank of England
Ee Ee
Atlantic Coast Line
Boston mining prices and securities summary
Boston May 21 Adventure 2 Allouez 28 percent Amalgamated 65 percent Atlantic 18 percent Bingham 75c Calumet and Hetla 675 Centennial 24 Copper Range 72 Daly West 10 Franklin 8 percent Granby $1 Isle Royale 20 Massachusetts Mining 8 Michigan 10 Mohawk 53 percent Montana Coal and Coke 50c Old Dominion 35 percent Osceola 88 Parrot 21 Quincy 85 Shannon 13 Tamarack 60 Trinity 13 United Copper 7 United States Mining 38 United States 6ld 24 Utah 41 Victoria 4 Wihona 5 Wolverine 134 North Butte 65 Butte Coal tion 23 Nevada 12 Calumet and Arizona 110 Arizona Commercial 18 Greene Cananea 95%
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Boston
Adventure
Allouez
Amalgamated
Atlantic
Bingham
Calumet & Hetla
Centennial
Copper Range
Daly West
Franklin
Granby
Isle Royale
Massachusetts Mining
Michigan
Mohawk
Montana Coal and Coke
Old Dominion
Osceola
Parrot
Quincy
Shannon
Tamarack
Trinity
United Copper
United States Mining
United States
Utah
Victoria
Wihona
Wolverine
North Butte
Butte Coalition
Nevada
Calumet
Arizona
Arizona Commercial
Greene Cananea
New York Bond Sales Mixed Across Rail and Postal Issues
Bond market rundown shows varied trading across multiple issues led by U S bonds with mixed yields. Large blocks of Erie, Pa and Wabash securities appear with prices around 90 to 105, while regional lines and utilities show smaller lots and spread. Totals indicate a broad, activity-filled session with many issues quoted in percent values and minor fluctuations.
Nutmeg Cantaloupes Fetch 4 60 In Cincinnati Sale
The first crate of Florida nutmeg cantaloupes sold in Cincinnati yesterday for 4 60. Business visitors registered at the Ba Men's Club Saawaesy included Judge oe ple So Bend H A Greeit and H J Fuller. Charles M Hubbard to lecture on The City's Poor. Theodore J Giesler elected to fill vacancy at Central Trust. E A Sigson and B B Baldwin named assistants. Newsboys athletic program set for June 20 at League Park with Avondale versus Lockland. Kentucky steamer chartered June 11 for Laughery Island outing. Entry fee eight cents to support uniforms. Secretaries Association elected officers and toured Zoological Garden grounds.
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Usiness
Saawaesy
Judge Oeple
So Bend
Ind
H. A. Greeit
Dianapolis
H. J. Fuller
Adelphia
Business Men’s Club
Newsboys
League Park
Avondale
Lockland
Kentucky
Laughery Island
Markets mixed as banks curb supply and foreigners firm
May 21 reports steady discounts but cautious trade as joint stock banks called in supplies. London and Paris markets show firm holds with improved bank returns and foreigners buying on Paris demand. American securities rise in forenoon then slip. notable names include Baltimore & Ohio Union Pacific Southern Pacific and United States Steel with varied shifts. Bar silver steady at 2.411 per ounce and money rates around 1 to 1 1/2 percent.
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London
Stock Exchange
Paris
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Anaconda
Atchison
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago Great Western
Chicago
Mil. & St. Paul
de Beers
Denver & Rio Grande
Erie
Grand Trunk
Illinois Central
Louisville & Nashville
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontaria & Western
Pennsylvania
Rand Mines
Reading
Southern Railway
United States Steel
Wabash
Amalgamated Copper
Berlin
Exchange
Money and Bond Market Reports from New York and Boston
New York money on call easy at 1 percent with the ruling rate 1 percent and various terms steady. sterling exchange firm with bankers' bills at 487.20 demand and 485.30 for sixty-day bills. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds uneven. Boston reports call loans 2 to 4 percent, time loans 3 to 4 percent. lists extensive bond and stock quotes including Atchison, Union Pacific, Boston Elevated, American and General Electric, U S Steel and United Fruit among others.
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New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Boston
Atchison Adjustable
Atchison
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston Elevated
Fitchburg
Mexican Central
N. Y
Union Pacific
American Arge. Chemical
American Sugar
American Telegraph and Telephone
American Woolen
Dominion Iron & Steel
Edison Electric
General Electric
Massachusetts Electric
Massachusetts Gas
United Fruit
United Shoe
U. S. Steel
Revenue collections show April 1908 receipts drop to 18.4 million
The May 21 report from Washington notes April 1908 internal revenue receipts totaled 18,396,179, down 2,643,627 from April 1907. Declines include spirits 2,381,276 tobacco 137,821 fermented liquors 84,780 and oleomargarine 26,842. For ten months of the current fiscal year no decrease compared to 1907.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
London tin decline and metal market reports
London tin prices fell with spot at £133 and futures at £131 17s 6d, while copper eased in London to spot £57 12s 6d and futures £58 7s. Lead weakened to £13 1s 3d in London, with US quotes around 4.22 to 4.27 dollars. Spelter eased to £20 in London, dull locally at 4.55 to 4.60, iron market firmer with Cleveland warrants steady and foundry grades around 16.25 to 17.0 dollars.
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ST. Louis
New York
London
Spot Bel
Spot
Lake
Spelter
Cleveland
Northern
Southern
Bank of France and Bank of England Weekly Statements
Paris report shows notes in circulation down 58 million f, treasury deposits up 382 million f, general deposits up 9.43 million f, gold in hand up 5.1 million f, silver up 3.75 million f, bills discounted down 56.35 million f, advances down 4.28 million f. London report records total reserve up 683 thousand pounds, circulation down 141 thousand, bullion up 542,010, other securities down 48 thousand, other deposits down 390 thousand, public deposits up 1.036 million, notes reserve up 588 thousand, government securities unchanged. reserve-to-liabilities ratio 61.22 percent, last week 61.12 percent.
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Paris
Bank of France
Treasury
London
Bank of England
New York Mining Prices List May 21
A dated list from New York shows current mining prices for Adams Con .05 Alice 2.50 Breech .10 Brunswick Con .06 Comstock Tunnel .34 Con. Cal. and Va. .34 Horn Silver .50 Iron Silver 1.06 Leadville Con .05 Little Chief .05 Ontario 5.50 phil 2.55 Potosi .12 Sav age .35 Sierra Nevada .37 Small Hopes .18 Standard 1.85.
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New York
Adams Con
Brunswick
Comstock Tunnel
Con. Cal
Leadville
Little Chief
Ontario
Phil
Potosi
Savage
Sierra Nevada
Treasury balances report shows cash and gold figures
The Treasury balance statement lists available cash at 240.57 million dollars, gold coin and bullion at 13.65 million, and gold certificates at 28.70 million, excluding the 150 million dollar gold reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Cincinnati and National Bank Stocks Hit Gains in Quiet Trading
In Cincinnati trading May 21 reports show Cincinnati Gas and Electric shares at 90 or higher with Street Railway and Cincinnati Light and Traction in demand. One sale of Fifth Third National Bank stock at 245 and strong municipal bonds noted. Money rates ease with 4 to 5 percent call and time loans. New York exchange steady with premiums around 25 to 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gas and Electric
Cincinnati, Newport & Covington Light and Traction Pref
Fifth Third National Bank
Cincinnati
Hunt Street
Toledo (Co
Union Light
Hheat
New York Exchange
Gas and Electric
T. Pr
Toledo (O
Union L
Cincinnati School
Hunt St
Financial Market Snapshot of Bonds and Stocks
A dense catalog of bonds and listed stocks including Columbia Gas, Dayton Electric, Hamilton and Lind, and complex traction bonds. The listing covers various issues with prices, yields, and exchange listings, noting railroads, banks, and utilities across multiple regions and market sectors.
Cotton Markets Steady Amid Weather and Wage Shifts
Cotton prices held steady with middling at 11 3 16 cents and spot values inching higher as New Orleans and Liverpool reports showed mixed demand. In New York trading the market rallied late after lower cables, with a firm close and notable gains in July and October contracts.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
New England
Ft. Worth
Tex
Mississippi
Red River
Scese
Cevide
Ierddcinccoone
Avubust
Aeindeed
Sas
Sun Edge
Goede Ws
Seseee Vocd
Osene
New York
Wall Street
Fall River
Houston
Do Gulf
Market for new crop weak as buyers stay away
Demand remained poor with scarce buyers and a softer market. Warehouses reported mixed bids across grades with prices noted for new and old crop twine and related goods, led by Globe Bodmann Buckeye and Farmers and Shippers firms.
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Globe
Buckeye
Bodmann—ll
Louisville tobacco offers mixed Burley and dark lots
Special dispatch from Louisville reports sales of 145 hogsheads of tobacco with 74 Burley and 71 dark lots. Prices show a lower tendency with Kentucky Burley selling from 10. or 12. to 16. Louisville dark from 6 to 11.75, United Dark from 7 to 10, Main Street Burley from 8.70 to 11.50 and dark from 6.90 to 10, State Burley from 10.50 to 12. Numbered lots and prices indicate fair to good quality across the offerings.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Burley
Kentucky
United
Main Street
Bucket shop bill signed by governor in New York
Governor Hughes signed a bill making operating a bucket shop in New York a felony. The action was reported from Albany on May 21.
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Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Markets in Cincinnati May 21 1968
The Cincinnati market report shows light wheat offerings with No 1 Northern at 1 07. steady corn oats rye and flour with quiet trade. hay firm to higher. whisky firm. Sales include wheat No 2 red winter 2 01 and corn 74c.
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Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Northern
Corp
Fruit and Vegetable Prices in Local Market Report
Prices listed for apples to oranges and staples. Apples per barrel two eighty eight cents. asparagus seventy five cents per dozen. bananas 1.75 to 2.00 per bunch. cabbage 1.75 per crate. cucumbers 0.75 per dozen. lemons Messina 3.25 a box. Florida oranges 2.75 to 3.25 per box. onions various per barrel. potatoes 2.30 new. strawberries and string beans noted. squash red 1.25 per crate. tomatoes 2.25 to 2.50 per crate. Cottammon 444 48K.
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Messina
Palermo
Florida
Cotamon
Feathers and Poultry Goods Price List and Weights
A raw price list details live goose fresh and frozen duck offerings with color and weight notes. Includes merino and tambour lines, combing terms, percentages, and assorted feather products such as quills and turkey body parts with unit prices.
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Navy
Elaine Tal
Delaine
Clover seed price notes for October and December
Toledo dispatch notes Clover seed futures with October at 7.55 and December at 54. Price listing appears in a brief market update from May 21.
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Toledo
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Missouri Pacific
George Eustis & Co
Mercantile OF Coin Tons
Atchison Oa
Sittena
Osee
Chicago G
Chicago & Alton
Eersteeres Wy
Manhattan
Northern Pacine
Ontario & Western
Rock Island Wack
Southern R. RodeKee Ie
St Paul
Texas Pacific
Union’ Pacific Ld
Wisconsin Central Industrials
Col. F
Consolidated Gas
People's
Ween United Btates Steel Aeaweneeee
Personeers Western
Bee
Page & Hill
Charles E. Bultman Company
W. E. Hutton & Co
Ticker
Roberts
New Fond Stock Exchange
Borden
Ito
British Columbia
Masca
Sscevesergeevereney
Chicago Subway
Ferne Eae
Colonial Silver
Sone Eeene Ae
Dominion Copper
Setae Eens
Vana Tobacco
Otis Oaenee
Poyal
A.P
Daly-West
Anne
Twa
Boston Mining
W. EB. Hutton & Co
First. National Bank
Poe
Soos
N.Y. A
Nom Ee
Erie Pr
Bation
Pac. Pr
Pa. cv
W. Deb
Interboro
W. i
MN. J
St. L & IM
Heh & G
Teheee
Bay
North Fairmount Improvement Association
Charles M. Hubbard
Jateq Charities
Theodore J. Géisler
Central Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Gazzam Gano
E. A. Sigson
B. B. Baldwin
Secretaries’ Association
Zoological Garden
John M. Manley
Henry Bentley
C. Brent Woodall
DB. E. Williamson
F. Waltz
Will L. Finch
John W. Irvine
Draper
Revenue Collections
NEW York Mining
Treasury Statement
Logal Industrial
Commercial Tribe
Laronum
Panama
Cincinnati Clearing House
Glasgow
Ask
Cukos Cde
Dehosateen
The
Ask. C.N.C
T.P
Ask Cin. Int. Ry
Col. & Xenia
Little Miami
Cin. & Ham
Cn&c. Latts
Lohio Traction
St. Ry
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T. B.G
Col. Ry
T. Rys
Scioto Valley
Industria
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Globe-Wer
Bar. & Smith
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Stan
Casey-H
Kroger Sa
C. Cif
ALF
Cm. G
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Carey Pr
Ph&fm
Proc
Gam
Columbia Ca
Rob’n Realty
Col. Gas & F
Ham
Powell
Foulds M. M. Wurlitzer
Fletsch
Globe Soap Ist Bank Eee Aes
Ger
Cincinn Consol
J. JJ
A. O
J. J
F. A
M. N
Southern Ry
Southern Ry. Ter
Water Works
J. D
Vestanese Nelm
Gillert
Ois
Babes Cdontecccaacve Ue
MBM
Ramilton
Covington
F. A. Beis Aleta
Ewrort
Cera
Central Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Brown Shipley & Co
East 4Th St
Vauts
Walnut St
Ohio
Columbia Gas
Fay &Egan
Col.Gas
Pa. Bridge
U.L.H
Tractio
Dayton
Lind
Int
Sona
Southern Ohio
Rae Tre
Railro
Miami & Ger
Big Four
G.r.&f.w
City Hall
Cosmopolitan
Trust
First N’l,Coy
Colum. Bank & Law. Co
Norw. First
Nor
Aewat
C&s
C. Br
Ci. Eire MN
Dayton & M
Day, & Ur
Miami
G. C.pr
St Ry
Shittico Co
U. S. Lith
C. J. Buddeke & Co
Union Trust
Bruary Sane
New
Louisville Tobacco
German National Bank
Covington, Ky
JAS
Ernst
George EB
Engel
Cashier
Hamilton
Vice Press
H. P. Colville
Bond Department
ATILAS_ NATIONAL BANK
Chicago Street Improvement
S. Kuhn & Sons
East Third ST
Halas Do
Tim’y
Tim'y
Thealdwin Fianc
the Baldwin Company
W. 4Th St
Latonia
Weil, Roth & Go
East Fourth ST
Wurlitzer
Rene RN
Akron Crescent
Limburger
Coal
Bre
Crerses
Bo N. Y
Dr B’s
Bushel
Mancy Head
Japan
California
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