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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
8
In New York on October 13 a split among strong market interests emerged as low priced railway and industrial stocks led a tentative lift. Some groups supported prices without aiming for broad gains while others aggressively pushed prices to draw public followings, aided by pools and dominant holdings.
Page and Hill note brokers describe a professional market with banking interests pushing for firm limits. They advise taking profits on bulges and reentering on drives as opening prices approach. Wall Street cautions about the so called cats and dogs pattern being unfavorable.
A dull but firm market with firm undertone and selective moves. W. E. Hutton & Co. notes rising value in properties while buying remains solid and not manipulative. Roberts Hall Criss sees steady tone awaiting rejection. Gould stocks rise on better finances as Beazell expects a traders market with selective purchases during recessions.
American stocks in London remain weak with broad declines for the first week of October. Earnings for Texas Pacific rose 2274 dollars while Alton issued 2 million dollars in equipment notes. Rock Island preferred dividends look unlikely. U S steel mills run at about 60 percent capacity amid strong export demand.
New York opening shows money on call steady at 14 1 2 percent, short term loans varying 2 to 3 4 percent, government and railroad bonds mixed. Sterling exchange firm with bills around 484 to 486 55, bar silver 51 1 2 cents, Mexican dollars 45 cents. Key rail and industrial names quoted with modest shifts across Atchison, Union Pacific, American Sugar and others.
A dense summary of bond offerings and prices across U S and Canada featuring Amer Tobacco Am, Union Pac, Atchison, Erie, Wabash, Southern R R, Missouri Pac, Pacific ref. 4s and 5s, various 4s 5s and cv issues, plus per cent bids and totals. Names include Amer Tobacco, Union Pac, Atchison, Erie, Wabash, Southern R R, Pacific ref, P. G. & E., and Am Tobacco. Total around $193 million listed with diverse yields.
W B Melish and J G Schmidlapp named as potential successors to Thomas Morrison as trustee of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad. The Chamber of Commerce through President Thomas P Egan sent an invite to the Knights Templars to visit Change. A Cincinnati car firm seeks bids for ten passenger cars six flat cars and one crane car for use in the Philippine Islands. Dana Stevens of Cincinnati Traction Co attends the American Street and Interurban Railway Association convention in Atlantic City. Prof Frederick C Hicks of the University of Cincinnati will speak on The Science of Business at the Advertisers Club luncheon. The Associated Organizations Executive Committee endorsed three proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this fall. Delegates will be informed and urged to support the action.
President Egan of the Chamber of Commerce named George F. Munton and Edward F. Dennis to form a committee to attend the Grain Dealers National Association convention in St. Louis October 15 to 17 at chamber expense. Others in the grain trade, including Parker K. Gale and A. C. Gale, plan to join.
London observed firmer demand with weak discounts on the European outlook. American carry-overs firm at 3 percent while home rails and foreigners attracted buying. Paris and Berlin markets opened heavy then closed firm with mixed exchange rates and short-term discount rates around 2 percent.
Wool prices and sales details across multiple markets. St Louis notes medium and light grades with varied percentages. London auction results show 11 738 bales with New Zealand cross breds fetching extreme rates. Boston reports active trade and rising domestic prices across several fleece types and grades.
Reports from Toledo Charleston Savannah and other ports show oil prices ranging from 99 cents to $1.04 per barrel. Turpentine remains firm with Ask prices around 2.4 to 3.27 dollars per barrel across markets. Rosin stays firm with multiple grades cited, while window glass and water white readings appear in inventories and shipments. Oil city metrics list credit balances and shipment totals, with Wilmington noting steady spirits turpentine and tar as well as crude turpentine figures.
Cincinnati reports bank clearings 4 402 500 dollars with money market checks and New York exchange at 10 cent discount. Bond dealers note strong municipal issues and active local bonds while money demand remains fair and rates firm.
Bradstreet reports show wheat supplies for the United States east of the Rockies up 3 626 000 bushels and Canada up 2 476 000. total US and Canada up 6 102 000. Europe afloat grain up 2 300 000. total American and European up 8 402 000. Corn US and Canada down 525 000. oats US and Canada up 442 600. Notable rises: Manitoba 2 706 000. Goderich 135 000. Richmond 66 000. Ft Worth 63 000. Milwaukee elevators 53 000. Omaha down 158 000.
Boston markets report a snapshot of mining shares with varied daily figures. Stocks listed include Amalgamated 75 percent United Copper 10 percent Michigan 13 percent and Unity Others show gains and losses across multiple mining firms.
In New York on Oct 13 the coffee futures market opened steady and stayed near the initial quotes as selling pressure emerged. Late trading saw a slight easing with 9,750 bags sold. October 5.65c, December 5.45c, March 5.36c, September 5.40c. Rio No 7 6c, Santos No 4 1/2c, Cordova unchanged.
In New York on October 13 the cotton goods trade remains solid in gray goods. Cotton yarns see renewed demand while linings are bought in small lots by jobbers and retailers. Export sales for the week reach about three thousand bales for Far Eastern markets. Dress goods for spot shipment show better demand during the day.
Treasury statement lists available cash of 173 264 749 and gold holdings including 40 001 536 in coin and bullion and 41 200 420 in gold certificates. The balance excludes the 150 000 gold reserve. The figures reflect the general fund as of October 13 in Washington.
New York mining prices listed on Oct 13 show Alice at 3.50, Ontario at 5.00, Ophir at 1.80, Comstock Tunnel stock at .21, Stand At Jacket at .44, and several other issues including Brunswick Consol, Leadville Consolidated, and Spier at .90. Several bonds and miscellaneous notes such as Comstock Tunnel bonds are mentioned with fractional values.
Cotton seed oil quotes from New Orleans on October 18 show market activity with trading notes indicating price moves and supply conditions. Reports highlight demand from mills and refiners amid fluctuations in oilseed futures.
A dense OCR of financial securities and bonds quotes. Mentions railroads Big Four and Dayton & Mount Vernon bonds, various savings and trust companies, and listed preferred stocks from Amer Book, Fay & B, Hoover, Niles, and others. Shows ex-dividend notes and price quotes for multiple institutions and regions including Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois.
Cincinnati market shows ample supply with 700 over from yesterday. Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices varied by class as buyers held firm. calves and bulls also listed with mixed demand across regions including East Buffalo Pittsburg Chicago and Kansas City reports.
Kansas reports eggs four cents higher with fresh extras up 25 cents. Chicago notes butter steady with various creamery products and eggs steady. New York milk products show butter quiet, cheese unchanged, eggs firm. poultry prices mix with alive and dressed markets noted across regions.
In Toledo on October 13 seed prices show cash $5, October $4.92, December $5, March $5.10, No 1 $4.75, No 3 $4.60, rejected $4.45 for clover seed. Alsike: Prime.
Ohio inc filings list several new corporations with officers and capital. The Erie Outing Club Cleveland H Gagen Jr Thomas Burns and others form with 3000. Buckeye Manufacturing Lisbon 10000. Euclid Paint Cleveland increases stock to 190000. Circular Advertising Cincinnati increases to 40000. Royal Tourist Car Cleveland 1000 with founders including Kelly Klein and others.
Cincinnati reports steady wheat and firm corn markets with light receipts and fair demand for oats hay and flour. Prices for No 2 red winter No 2 yellow and various rye oat and barley grades are detailed with numerous sale and receipt figures across commodities and warehouse inspections.
A dense list of prices for apples bananas beets carrots cucumbers cantaloupes cabbage lemons oranges onions potatoes peaches pears string beans sugar corn squash tomatoes and various meats and fats. Figures show per box per crate per bunch and per pound with regional labels such as Rockyford Messina Palermo Louisville and Georgia referring to origin.
In Louisville on October 13, only one warehouse conducted sales with prices at $1 hird for dark tobacco and 8 hirds for Burley, steady from the previous week’s close.
Spot cotton quiet and unchanged in New Orleans with 700 bales traded and 3,000 bales arrived. Futures opened steady and fell 1 to 3 points before recovering slightly as traders awaited Census ginning data. Liverpool and New York sessions show mixed declines and small rallies with several months trading near steady.
Across cities from New York to Minneapolis prices and receipts mix as wheat futures drift with bullish cables and export news. Chicago notes weak liquidity while Minneapolis and Duluth show steady bids for No 1 and No 2 grades with patent flour prices around 5.70 to 5.75 dollars.
New York cables report London tin lower at £131 17s 6d spot and £183 10s futures amid weak overseas cues. Copper edges up in London while local markets stay dull. lead eases in New York. zinc and spelter steady with mixed London quotes and varied domestic levels.
Medina Ohio October 13 Guy Rasor charged with the murder of his fiancee Orie Lee near Wadsworth was arraigned and pleaded not guilty The hearing was postponed to next Monday at 9 30 am on defense counsel request
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