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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
7
Government crop report boosts wheat on the Chicago market with gains pared by late profit taking. Corn and oats close firm as drought sustains demand. hogs climb with packers and shorts buying. Estimated tomorrow receipts listed for wheat, corn, oats, and hogs.
New York trading reports large wheat receipts and exports with spot prices firming on a bullish government forecast. No. 2 red futures rise to around 1.05, nearby months closing near 1.05 to 1.08. corn receipts and futures volumes show steady to firm demand amid ongoing market volatility.
Market summaries show steadiness across grains with wheat closing near unchanged and a slight gain. Oats receipts and varied prices, pork and lard firm, cotton seed oil steady, sugars mixed, flour prices strong in St Louis, with regional quotes from Milwaukee Kansas City Duluth Minneapolis and port notes.
Boston on September 8 reports continued light local wool demand despite lower prices. Transactions rarely exceed 100000 pounds with Nevada half blood at 50 cents the heaviest. quotes for Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, California and Texas reflect varied levels across washed, combing, and delaine grades.
The New York market opened steady with a 5 to 10 point rise on stronger French cables and covering. Near months attracted urgent buying at Havre while shifts from near to late positions emerged. The close held steady to 15 points higher with October leading gains. Sales reached 23 500 bags with December 5.70 to 5.75, March 5.60, May 5.65. Spot markets were steady with Rio No 7 6c, Santos No 4 8c, Cordova 9 to 12 1/2c.
James M. Wilson and William L. Hensley form J. M. Wilson & Co. a strict commission brokerage in stocks and bonds with regular exchange connections. Their correspondents John Dickinson & Co. of 42 Broadway New York are members of the Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Consolidated Stock Exchange.
Boston market notes show varied results across mining shares as of Sept 8. Adventure 8% and Amalgamated 79% move, while Centennial 3214 and Isle Royale 254% display notable activity. several others like Calumet and Hecla 650 and Granby 101 hold steady amid fluctuations.
In Cincinnati and Chicago markets on Sept 8 investors held prices firm while traders stayed cautious. Clearings totaled 4,215,500 in Cincinnati and 39,017,999 in Chicago with municipal and utility issues leading. Money demand from country districts rose with call loans at 3 percent and time loans at 4 percent. discounts held at 5 percent. New York exchange hovered around a 10 cent discount.
A compact list outlines ex dividend and unlisted securities, with references to several entities and broker names. Entries include Liberty Union, Traction Street Exchange, Niles T.W. and Shillito Co. values, and references to preferred shares. The fragmentary page hints at assorted brokerage quotes and stock classifications.
Washington reports 397 924 bales ginned through September 1 1908 and 6 613 active ginneries, with state totals by Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas and others. The figures compare with 1906 1905 and 1907 figures noting round bales counted as half bales.
Visitors registered yesterday include W. S. Baylor of Pittsburg J. H. Lichter of New York City F O Wright of Wilmington Illinois E C Wood J A Cozart of Terre Haute Ind and Joseph Back of Newport R I The Cincinnati Produce Commission Board based in the Burnet House opened for business with egg and poultry quotations posted The body rivals the Chamber of Commerce and counts about twenty five members Sam Eberle was elected President.
The National Licorice Company and Linotype Mergenthaler Company declared quarterly dividends of 1 and 2 percent respectively, payable late September. Union Traction Indiana and Wolverine Copper also announced 2 percent and $5 per share dividends, with payments in October and September. Steel market observers anticipate a possible 4 percent dividend by year end 1909. Bank statements show loan gains offset by cash losses. trade reports note improved iron market sentiment and higher idle machinery and freight cars.
Room traders sold the market but could not buy back easily as prices slipped then recovered. Analysts advise profit taking on bulges while buying good leaders on reasonable setbacks. International Construction Company formed in Columbus with 10000 capital. old firm A & H Wildberg incorporated with 40000 capital at Roll avenue. Market remains strong early, then dipped after crop report, later firming.
New York money on call eases to 1 1/2 percent with a 1 percent ruling rate and 1% offered. Time loans firm at 60 days 2 percent, 90 days 2 1/2 percent, six months 3 percent. Sterling exchange steady. bankers' bills 484.60 to 486.20. Government and railroad bonds show mixed stability. Boston reports call loans 2 to 3 percent, time loans 3 to 4 percent, with varied bond and equity listings across Atchison, Mexican Central, Boston interests, and major names such as American Telephone, General Electric, U S Steel and United Fruit.
In New Orleans on September 8 prime cotton seed oil traded at 34 cents per pound. Prices reflect steady demand from manufacturers and slight shifts in futures. Trade sources note steady liquidity and consistent milling activity across several suppliers.
Cincinnati markets report firm to steady conditions across grains and hay on September 8 198. Wheat and corn show firm demand with selective strong sales while rye oats and flour hold near prior quotations. Whisky receipts and hay tonnages indicate ongoing activity and varied demand levels.
A historical price sheet lists apples, bananas, beets, carrots, cucumbers, cantaloupes, cabbage, lemons, oranges, onions, new potatoes, peaches, pears, peas, string beans, sugar corn, squash, tomatoes, watermelons, and assorted meats and feathers. Included are unit prices by bag, basket, dozen, bush, or box, plus notes on live poultry and various cuts.
The September 1 crop conditions report lists corn at 79.4 percent of normal, spring wheat 77.6, barley 81.2, oats 69.7, and tobacco 84.3. Rye area and yield edge downward while hay yield reaches 1.62 tons per acre. total production estimated at 67,743,000 tons. Ohio part of results notes 70 for condition, with other states varying.
Oil balances and shipments reported for Oil City and Toledo with Lima prices. Charleston and Savannah show turpentine and rosin quotes with varied grades. Wilmington lists turpentine rosin tar and crude turpentine prices with receipts.
A batch of filings with the Ohio Secretary of State lists multiple companies and organizations porting capital and officers. Notable entries include National Building and Mortgage Company of Cleveland with 10000, Salem Methodist Church German of Cleveland, The Farmers Bank Company of Geneva, and Dayton Crushed Stone Gravel and Sand Company with 25000, plus name changes for Van Sickle & Warren Co to The Van Sickle Co and The Model Clothing Company to The Heyman Fisher Co.
Washington on September 8 reports Treasury balances in the general fund excluding the gold reserve. Available cash totals 189,834,490 dollars while gold coin and bullion stand at 34,738,846 dollars and gold certificates at 30,516,820 dollars.
Paris and Berlin report irregular or higher prices on the Bourse with varied exchange rates. London notes firmer discounts ahead of anticipated gold shipments, steady American securities, and a broad list of blue chip prices including De Beers and United States Steel.
Kansas City reports eggs steady with fresh extras at 22c and current receipts. Chicago shows butter steady with various creamery and state dairy price ranges, cheese steady. New York lists butter and cheese prices with wide ranges and dairy products traded by receipts. poultry prices for alive poultry and turkeys and chickens noted. additional regional figures from Pennsylvania, Western states and nearby markets included.
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