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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
6
The bull market in New York showed control with moderation today as trading remained on a restricted scale. Positive securities held, bears scarce, and realising sales appeared as bulls eased into gains while investors weighed investigations of Stock Exchange methods and foreign exchange factors.
The article notes stock activity this month ending with a small net result. January 1906 saw a 113 percent sale price for the stock. Wheat advances, forecasts of cotton declines in August, and recent storm damage influenced the market. Bonds were strong, especially Japanese issues after retrenchment measures by the Japanese government. Total sales value was $4,260,000. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
London prices higher as steel and iron show strong demand for non railroad lines. Free movement of pig iron develops in the South and East. Rumor of a Southern Pacific stock issue revived. Vanderbilt and other bankers say foreign debt at minimum and European buyers increasing here. Copper shows moderate advance indicators.
The brokers describe a dull market with strong underlying strength and a powerful bull tilt. Consolidated Gas leads, while Southern Pacific shows aggressive strength and Union Pacific hints at a big rise, as investors stay cautious and seek profits on modest pullbacks.
Toledo notices August 31 report crop futures with Cloverseed prices for October $6.0772 December $6.05 and March $6.17. Alsike hay August $8.80 and October $8.85.
A dense ledger of bonds including Japanese issues, Interboro, Reading, Atchison, U. S. Steel and many others with varied maturities and prices. totals reach about 4,196,000 across multiple securities and issuers in this New York market roundup.
The quarterly meeting of the Associated Organizations occurs this evening at the Business Men's Club with Will L Finch and George Shives as speakers. Visitors registering include C. B. McCall Richmond Ind W B Harris New York E D Louden Detroit J R Mills Jr New Orleans O J Myers Canal Dover and W C Johnstone St Louis. The American Soap Company was incorporated with 10000 capital by William F Siebenthaler C J Lentz C W Ehrhardt A Moeller and J P Bauer and will start a factory in the Millcreek bottoms.
W S Magsey assistant secretary of the Union Savings Bank and Trust Company returns home after a month in the West visiting Pike's Peak the Royal Gorge of Colorado and the Garden of the Gods.
London markets see firmer discounts and steady gains led by American and British securities. Continent secures gold funding amid cheering stocks, with notable quotes for Grand Trunk, Harriman stocks, and various rail, steel, and copper issues. Berlin and Paris trade show firm prices and quiet activity respectively.
New York money on call easy at 1 1/8 percent with 1 percent ruling rate. Time loans dull. sixty days 2 percent and ninety days 2 1/2 percent. six months 3 1/2 percent. Sterling exchange steady. bankers calls at 484.25 to 484.35 for sixty-day bills and 485.80 for demand. Government bonds steady. railroads strong. Boston reports call loans 1 1/2 to 4 percent and various bond and stock levels across utilities and manufacturers.
Butter and eggs show varied activity in Elgin Kansas City and Chicago with butter around 18 to 22 cents and eggs mostly 19 to 22 cents. New York and state markets report steady butter and cheese with receipts and ranges for creamery and process products and poultry prices in the 10 to 25 cent band.
Boston market update lists closing bids and percentage changes for a wide range of mining stocks. Notable quotes include Amalgamated 81, Calumet and Hecla 605, Butte Coalition 27, United States Oil 261, Arizona Commercial 264, Boston standings show varied daily movement across companies such as Massachusetts Mining 71 and Michigan 14.
The August 29 grain supply report shows Wheat 46,297,000 bushels down 542,000. Corn 1,955,000 up 184,000. Oats 3,325,000 up 437,000. Rye 261,000 up 95,000. Barley 839,000 up 229,000.
The New York market update lists prices for multiple mining stocks as of August 31. Notable quotes include Ontario at 3.75, Ophir 2.05, Iron Silver 1.00, Standard 1.90, Mexican 0.70, Brunswick Con. 0.07, Comstock Tunnel stock 0.20, and Horn Silver 0.50.
New York August 31 The dry goods market remained quiet and fairly steady in the primary division with jobbers doing light trade and retailers buying only immediate needs. Forward dress goods sales are slow and raw silk is a shade easier with light sales. Inquiries for larger yarn blocks are reported.
Washington, Aug 31. The Treasury balances in the general fund exclude the $150 million gold reserve and list available cash of $190,895,628, gold coin and bullion of $32,929,511, and gold certificates of $32,462,630.
Cincinnati and Chicago markets show steady levels with bank clearings around 3.25 million in Cincinnati and 31.7 million in Chicago. Bonds see municipal sales while outside issues hold demand. money moves limited by harvest activity and quiet New York exchange.
A compact catalog of securities including national banks, trusts, and savings institutions with par values and current quotes. Traction bonds from Ind St Ry and industrial stocks such as Amer Book Amer Oak Amer Type Bullock Pay and E com show varied prices and preferreds.
Cincinnati reports large cattle receipts with heavy steers at 4.75 to 5.75 and light weights weaker. Hogs rise with 7.00 to 7.10 typical for packers and butchers. sheep and lambs show modest gains and mixed demand. Other markets including East Buffalo Pittsburg New York Chicago St Louis Kansas City show varied receipts and prices across cattle hogs and sheep with steady to higher trade on some days.
The New York coffee market opened up about 5 points amid stronger European cables. Most business moved from near to late months while gains held across positions except October. sales recorded at 52.25 bags with September 5.65 to 5.70 cents and December 5.55 to 5.60 cents. Spot quiet with Rio No 7 at 64 1/2 cents and Santos No 4 at 8 1/2 cents.
Wool prices held steady in St Louis with medium combing and clothing grades at 19 to 20 cents, light fine at 16 to 16 1/4 cents, heavy fine 11 to 12 cents, and tub washed at 20 to 27 cents.
The Cincinnati market report covers wheat, corn, oats, rye, flour, and hay with varied tones. Wheat firms, corn weak with unsold supply, oats steady, rye soft, flour dull but holding, hay premium for good quality. Whisky firm with listed pricing and car quotas.
A detailed rundown of produce and grocery prices including apples, bananas, beets, carrots, cucumbers, cantaloupes, cabbage, lemons, oranges, onions, new potatoes, peaches, pears, peas, string beans, sugar corn, squash, tomatoes, watermelons, and various staples. Also lists molasses, sugar varieties, salt, gasoline, paints, egg, poultry, beef cuts, green meats, lard, and timothy hay on arrival with unit prices and ranges.
New Orleans reports show spot prices steady after a day of spasmodic buying and selling 395 bales on the spot and six to arrive. Futures drifted lower early then steadied with September near 8.70 cents and October around 8.55. Liverpool and New York summaries reflect declines and resistance, while the Cotton Exchange cites U S crop totals for 1907-08 at 11,571,966 bales with short receipts of 8,579,842 and overland movement of 859,450 bales.
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