Violent Decline in Active And Prominent Securities
New York reports a market slump after yesterday's partial recovery as active stocks hit weekly lows. Dealers cite renewed political influence fears tied to Standard Oil actions and presidential campaign tensions as drivers of selling. Foreign exchange declines, bank loan contraction, and overall liquidity shifts accompany the downturn. Bonds remain firm with notable weekly gains in U S 2s and 4s.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Financial District
Mercantile Agency
United States
London Stocks End Week Firm After Liquidation
The London Stock Exchange saw renewed cheer after midweek liquidation, finishing above its worst with a firm tone. Consols remained weak while colonial stocks and home rails drew buying, aided by Moroccan news and Wall Street influence. American securities slipped amid US campaign effects, as money markets stayed well supplied and discount rates fell on strong New York exchange.
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London
Stock Exchange
Paris
Kaffirs
United States
Wall Street
Erie
Reading
New York Exchange
New York
Argentine
Clearing House Report Shows Reserve Surplus Across Banks
New York, Sept 19. Clearing House banks hold 50,218,525 more than 25 percent reserve requirements, down 1,774,300 from last week. Figures show loans 1,318,152,800. deposits 1,412,563,500. circulation 54,441,600. legal tenders 79,664,590. specie 323,694,900. reserve 403,359,400. reserve required 353,140,875. excess 50,218,525. Nonmember banks report 1,042,563,100 in deposits, 99,763,700 cash, and loans of 95,244,200.
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New York
United States
Clearing House
Greater New York
Manchester Cotton Trade Hesitates Amid Wage Dispute
The wage dispute between employers and cotton operatives led to a firm stance by cloth producers and potential work stoppages. Prices improved for fair deals as buyers shifted to China light cloths, India, and Japan, with South American and Mediterranean markets offering firmer rates. Yarns were irregular while quotations held. The week’s activity was smaller than the previous one, mainly involving lower grade American cops.
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Manchester
China
India
Japan
Mediterranean
Bank Statement Shows Surplus Rise Despite Cash Drop
The Associated Banks of New York City report for the week ending September 19 shows a $20,750 gain in surplus reserve while cash and legal tender fell by $3,551,500. Deposits declined by $14,289,000, while loans dropped $12,120,300, reflecting stock market liquidation. Trust companies outside the Clearing House increased loans by $7,285,100 and deposits by $7,239,100 as new commitments grew. Since year start, total loans rose about $200,000,000 and deposits about $360,000,000 with surplus reserve up roughly $55,000,000 to $60,000,000.
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New York
Associated Banks
New York City
Canada
Trust Companies
Clearing House
Associated Banks of
Foreign Bourses Report Mixed but Steady Demand
London markets show easy money and firm demand with gilt edgeds and rails inching higher. Paris acknowledges weaker prices on the Bourse while Berlin notes firmer trading and higher prices despite stable to stronger discount rates.
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Paris
Exchange
London
Berlin
Money and bond brief from New York and Boston markets
New York money on call and time loans set at nominal and low percentages with mercantile paper at 44 percent. Sterling exchange firm with banker bills around 485 to 486. Government and railroad bonds steady to firm. Boston notes show call loans 1 to 2 percent and varied bond quotes across Atchison, Mexican Central, Boston lines, and major industrials with mixed prices on United States Steel and others.
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London
Stock Exchange
Paris
Anaconda
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rand Mines
Reading
Southern Railway
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Wabash
Amalgamated Copper
New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Boston
Time
Atchison Adjustable
Mexican Central
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston Elevated
Fitchburg
N. Y
American Arge. Chemical
American Pneumatic Tube
American Sugar
American Tel. & Tel
American Woolen
Edison Electric Tilum
General Electric
Massachusetts Electric
Massachusetts Gas
United Fruit
United Shoe Machine
Bond Sales Review Highlights Broad New York Totals
W E Hutton Co and First National Bank report diverse bond activity in New York City listings. Numerous issues from American Tobacco, Erie, Reading, Atchison, Interboro, and others show varied coupons and yields with total sales around 976 thousand dollars.
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W. E. Hutton & Co
First National Bank
N. Y
W. M. Ist
Atch. Adj
Wab. P. T. Ist
Col
Sou
Cénie
Col. Ind
N. Y. City
P. T
Erie
W. U. cv
Interboro
Central
Pac
Inc
UN. Pac
Y. Sengs
Interboro Ctf
Trib. & O
Esse Ee
Market Shows Firm Tendencies as Bonds Advance
The Chicago and Cincinnati market report notes firmer trend over the past week with bonds active in Munis and traction issues. Banks quote call loans at 3% to 4% while time loans run near 4% and discounts around 5% as New York exchange closes strong.
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Cincinnati Gas and Electric
New York Exchange
Seaport Securities Trading Roundup and Bond Listings
A dense listing of railroad and traction bonds, industrials, and preferred issues. Highlights include Do 1sts around 98, Do pref 87, B. G. & 8 at 95, Miami & Ger 4s at 95, C.R. & F.W. 7s at 119 1/2, and Niles B.P. at 130 with various premiums and yields. Also notes sector moves in Do En Ge Masses and Eagle 90 to 100.
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C.B
Ohio
B. G
Miami & Ger
Do Pr
Eagle
Ind. St. Ry
Do Pref
Bullock Pref
Fay & E.com
Wo Pref
Niles B.P
Niles T.w.pr
Lith
Cattle Prices Slump as Receipts Surge in Cincinnati Market
Cattle prices declined further amid heavy receipts in Cincinnati for the week ending September 19. Heavy and extra grade steers sold around 4.50 to 5.50 per 100 pounds, while calves and heifers showed mixed gains and steady to softer demand. Hog trade remained fair with prices easing. sheep and lambs saw limited advances as overall market activity slowed nationwide.
Coffee futures open steady as market shows small easing
New York on September 19 reports a quiet market with prices steady to slightly lower after light selling by trade interests. Trading finishes with unchanged to 1/2 cent net declines, 10,500 bags sold including December at 5.05 to 5.60 and June at 5.56 cents. spot coffee quiet with Rio No. 7 at 6 3/4 cents and Santos No. 4 at 8 1/4 cents. mild coffee dull with Cordova 9 1/2 to 12 1/2 cents.
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New York
Rio
Santos
Cordova
Cincinnati Markets Report 1908 Wheat Corn Oats Prices
Cincinnati markets detail weekly grain and byproducts with price ranges for wheat corn oats rye and flour. It lists No 1 Northern wheat at 1.03 and various car lots and receipts across commodities including whisky hay and oats and notes on grain inspections and shipments.
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Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Northern
Fruits and Groceries Price List with Regional Varieties
The notice lists prices for apples to watermelons by barrel, crate, box, or bushel with regional names like Messina Palermo Rockyford Bartlett and New York. It also includes gasoline related items and various lead products with fragmented spelling and formatting errors.
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Rockyford
Louisville
Messina
Palermo
Valencia
Ohio
Georgia
Cotton Markets Mixed Yet Steady Across Major Hubs
New Orleans quotes steady with futures up to 6 points as labor fears in England and strong spinner demand support prices. Spot sales reach 625 bales with 2,046 delivered to receipts. St Louis reports dull activity while Liverpool and New York show modest gains and steady closes.
Hopkinsville Tobacco Market Slumps After Week of Weak Sales
Hopkinsville Ky September reports a sharp drop in tobacco sales with only 37 thirds sold in a week. Crop conditions are bright despite slow market, and associations note low stock and ongoing auctions in Springfield Cadiz Guthrie Hopkinsville Paducah Murray Mayfield Clarksville Princeton bringing the district to 1 149 hhds sold for the week and 32 951 hhds for the year.
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
Society of Equity
Planters’ Protective Association
the Planters’ Protective Association
Springfield
Tenn
Cadiz
Guthrie
Paducah
Murray
Mayfield
Clarksville
Cottonseed oil price report from New Orleans
New Orleans on September 19 reports prime cottonseed oil priced at 39 cents per pound.
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New Orleans
Coal Market Faces Water Shortage and Overship Risks
The coal market faces acute water shortages disrupting washeries and river mines in Pennsylvania and nearby states. Producers fear reduced output and higher costs while retailers and buyers resist price hikes, risking overship and sustained losses despite late summer demand.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Dry goods market sees cautious buying in New York
The New York dry goods market was fairly active for spot merchandise on September 19. Buyers and sellers entered contracts cautiously as cotton yarns showed fair demand at low prices, linens firmed with increased purchases, and burlaps strengthened amid a reported jute crop shortage and firmer market signals.
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New York
Imports and Exports at New York Port
Imports of merchandise and dry goods for the week ending September 19 valued at 14,462,828 dollars. Specie imports include silver 90,586 dollars and gold 1,065,944 dollars. Exports of specie were 507,683 dollars in silver with no gold exported.
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New York
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