This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
6
New York headlines show a volatile session with an early rally giving way to a sharp decline as professional bears exploit weak sentiment. Political tensions and a softer money situation abroad contributed to renewed liquidation and a drop in stock prices.
London government and continental political uncertainties weighed on early trading as American securities declined. The market steadied and closed firmer with better bank data aiding Kaffirs and foreigners. Prices moved erratically later, with New York support helping a firm finish. Consols quoted at 85 5/8 for money and 85 11/16 for account.
A mixed session with rail names like Grand Trunk Missouri Kansas and Texas and Union Pacific advancing, while others such as Reading and Wabash show modest gains. Currency and bond figures appear for Berlin and Paris bourses with listed exchange rates and discount rates in effect.
New York and Boston financials report steady money on call and steady exchange rates. New York prints show call money at 1 to 1.25 percent, time loans at 2 to 3.5 percent, prime mercantile paper at 4 to 4.25 percent, along with bank bill quotes for sixty day and demand bills. Government bonds firm. rail road bonds easy. Boston notes list multiple railroad, utility, and industrial securities with mixed bids and asks including American Car, Electric, Steel and United Fruit among others.
Market near standstill with few offerings as traders circle for better prices. Local business shifts to private sales. Globe-4 birds trade shows 2 at 13.75 to 14 and 2 at 15 to 18.76.
Washington on September 17 reports general fund balances excluding the gold reserve. Available cash stands at 184,262,240 dollars, with gold coin and bullion at 33,315,981 dollars and gold certificates at 31,927,640 dollars.
Bond prices and listings from W. Dr. Hutton & Co show a bustling market with readings on Reading 4s, Union Pacific, American Tobacco 4s, and many other issues. Totals indicate sales near 2.4 million with numerous issuers including U S Steel, Erie, Atchison, and Southern Pacific, reflecting broad demand across rails and utilities.
The Cincinnati traction company transfer period closes at noon September 19 and reopens October 1. Visitors to the Business Men's Club include A. J. Hadin G H Kittel and E W Livenspagen among others. A grain trade weighing bureau report favors soap factories and coal yards, prompting a request for more time. About eighty carriage club members head to the Carriage Builders Association meeting in Chicago October 3, with A G Brunsman on the Executive Committee.
The pig iron trade remains steady with slightly increased shipments and strong forward demand. Buyers push for existing contracts while Southern iron remains firm and prices hold, with Northern furnaces securing most new business.
London notes the weekly Bank of England statement showing total reserve up 503000 pounds while public deposits rise 651000 pounds and notes reserve up 48200 pounds. Proportion of reserve to liability climbs to 64.23 percent from 53.68. Berlin reports Imperial Bank gains with cash in hand up 23.554 million marks and deposits up 101.541 million marks while notes in circulation fall 26.912 million marks.
Toledo notes North Lima oil at 1.04 and Lima regions at 99 cents. Oil City records credit balances 1.78 with 200 323 barrels run and related shipments. Charleston lists turpentine at 33 cents and rosin prices from 2.30 to 8.60 dollars by grade. Savannah reports turpentine at 35 cents and rosin sales and stock levels, plus varied rosin prices up to 4.80. Wilmington shows spirits turpentine 34 cents, rosin 2.10, tar 1.60, crude turpentine 1.75 to 2.75 with receipts.
New Orleans markets report cotton seed oil priced at 39 cents per pound as a prime quote for traders, with regional pricing notes and near term demand context.
Cincinnati and Chicago clearings rose with New York exchange discounts steady. Gas and telephone stocks hit new yearly highs as municipal inquiries lift demand. bond activity remained brisk with Hamilton and Newark bonds traded.
A condensed page lists various bonds with prices and yields from issuers such as Miami and Ger. Ham, Lind, City Hall, Cosmopolitan, and Nor. Nat. Also shows unlisted Am. Nat. Bank and other financials with par values and ex-dividend status indicated. Includes U.B. & S. Co. and Stockyards listings with serial bond references and dates implied by market notation.
New Orleans and Liverpool scenes show firmer spot values amid fears of tropical disturbances and rain across the cotton belt. Reports cite rising futures in New York and steady to higher Western and European quotes, with total weekly receipts and sales tallied across ports.
In London on Sept 17 tin fell about 5s to £130 10s spot and £130 15s futures. Copper was steady to slightly weaker in London while US prices showed modest declines or stability in lake electrolytic and casting. Lead eased in London with local markets mixed, spelter rose in London but stayed dull locally. Iron prices weakened in London though US prices for various foundry grades varied. In St Louis on Sept 17 lead and spelter traded at $4.40 and $4.65 respectively.
Kansas City reports eggs firm at 22 1 4 to 24 1 2 cents a dozen, current receipts 17 cents. Chicago notes butter firm 20 to 23 cents, creamery 17 to 23, eggs steady firsts 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 cents, cheese steady 18 to 12 1 2 cents. New York markets show butter easy, cheese strong with various grade prices, eggs strong with receipts 9,524 cases, poultry varied with alive and dressed items listed.
The New York coffee market opened steady with slight gains on higher French cables and Sao Paulo receipts. By close, prices stayed steady to modestly higher with 22,250 bags sold and varying futures levels from September to July and August. Rio No 7 6 c and Santos No 48 c reported.
Louisville tobacco market offerings today include 225 hogsheads with 126 Burley and 99 dark. Original inspections total 188, reviews 27, rejections 45 yesterday. Burley prices ranged from 10.25 to 23.75 dollars and dark tobacco from 6.40 to 10 dollars.
The dry goods market in New York shows steady activity with demand for immediate delivery. Cotton goods are in larger request and mills hold for higher prices, about 5000 bales sold for export this week. raw silk easier and men’s wear lines bought for spot delivery.
ST LOUIS September 17 Wool firm for medium grades combing and clothing at 16 2 to 16 4 light fine 16 1 6 to 16 4% heavy fine 12 2 0 to 12 2 6 tub washed 20 to 27 cents per pound.
Cincinnati markets report steady wheat and firm whisky with dull corn and easy oats. Prices and recent sales include corn No 2 yellow at 3 cents per unit and hay mixed lots around 9 to 13 dollars per ton, with detailed figures for various grains feeds and livestock.
A fragmentary market sheet lists produce and meat prices by barrel, crate, and bush quantities. Apples, bananas, beets, carrots, cucumbers, cantaloupes, cabbage, lemons, oranges, onions, potatoes, peaches, pears, peas, beans, corn, squash, tomatoes, watermelons, beef cuts, hams, feathers, turkeys, hides, and various dry goods. Prices vary by grade and location with notes of regional suppliers and units.
In Toledo on September 17 the daily market lists cash clover seed at 5.47, October 5.57, December 5.65, March 5.77 and No 2 at 5.48 percent. Alsike shows prime at 8.65.
Ohio Secretary of State recorded articles of association for nine ventures including The American Beveling Mirror and Art Glass Company in Cleveland with 2600 dollars, The Cleveland Young Men's Hebrew Association, Akron Iron and Wire Company, Vermilion Lumber and Manufacturing Company, Wayne Lumber Company, Columbus Hoop Company, The Rax Boys Social Club in Cincinnati, and The Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church in Barnesville with respective capitals and organizers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.