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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
8
New York stock activity showed a demoralized break in prices with confusion over causes. Observers question whether recent advances were fueled by entrenched capitalists and whether new issues will revive business, while bears and buyers battled for control and the market recovered some losses late day.
Brokers describe a seasick room with traders nervous and quick to switch. one side favors bulls while others hint at lower levels. Experts advise cautious stance and to eye securities of merit as prices dip.
Kansas City reports firm eggs with fresh extras at 28c and current receipts at 17 1/2c. Chicago notes firm butter with creameries 20 23 1/2c, eggs at 22c for firsts, and cheese steady with daisies 13c. Poultry shows live turkeys 13c and chicks 10 1/2c. New York reports butter at 24 23c, cheese firm, eggs at 20 21c, and poultry including spring chickens 14c and dressed turkeys 20 23c.
The New York dry goods market ruled quiet and steady on September 22. Demand remains brisk for quick delivery with a larger movement of goods. Export trade edges up, cotton yarns sell more freely, linings in steady demand, ginghams in large sale, and prints more active. Men’s wear spot trade remains solid.
A detailed list of bond offerings shows Amer. Tobacco and Union Pac. with multiple 4s and 5s issues, including Reading, Pa cv, and Atchison bonds. The report tallies total sales at the end, noting extensive figures across many issuers and serials.
The Board of Governors of the Advertisers' Club will meet at Schuler's for a noon luncheon today. Cincinnati Mill and Mine Supply Co officers and department heads dined together at the Gibson House yesterday.
Visitors registered in the Business Men's Club included J. R. Cary of Richmond Virginia C H Wail H A Williams W H Phipps of Columbus Ohio A C Daft of Pittsburg J T Herbert and A J Sohlinge of Cleveland Ohio The Grain Weighing Bureau subcommittee met but gave no definite report A meeting of the grain trade is planned Tuesday to consider equitable expense distribution Receiver Judson Harmon of the C H D Railroad filed July business figures Earnings 656 27666 operating expenses 532 08682 wages paid 272 55127
An informal gathering occurred yesterday at the Dennison Hotel where Cincinnati men discussed appointing a local representative for the Kentucky Coal Mining Company. Officers will be elected in January.
Eastern bankers en route to the American Bankers Association convention in Denver will be banqueted in Cincinnati at the Queen City Club next Friday. The party will depart by special car over the Pennsylvania at about 9 PM Friday, picking up delegations from Indianapolis and Louisville toward Chicago. A bankers special will then run from Chicago to Denver.
The Cincinnati Convention League directors met in the Union Trust Building to plan hosting three next year. They aim to invite the League of American Municipalities, the American Society of Municipal Improvements, and the Ohio State Conference of Charities and Corrections, with Cincinnati representatives seeking to secure the 1909 meetings.
On Sept 22 London money was plentiful but demand weak while the stock market was subdued. Eries and several railroad and industrial issues attracted attention as New York’s declines curbed fresh ventures before steadying later. Paris and Berlin showed hesitant or strong cues, with Paris closing irregular and Berlin firm on exchange and discount rates.
Money on call easy at 11 percent in New York with the ruling rate 11 percent and bankers bids at 14 percent. Sterling exchange firm with sixty day bills at 485.10 and demand 486.50. Boston reports call loans 2 to 3 percent and demand diverse bond and stock quotes across railroads and utilities.
The New York coffee market opened steady but eased during the day amid local liquidation and private Santos cable reports noting ongoing strike and impossible shipments. They closed steady to 5 points lower with 18,500 bags sold including September at 5.80 to 5.85 cents, December 5.50 to 5.55, March 5.45, May 5.50. Rio No 7 61 1/2, Santos No 4 8 1/2, Cordova 94 to 12 1/2 cents.
Articles of association filed with the Ohio Secretary of State include The Federal Improvement Company Cleveland 50000 by listed founders. Eureka Specialty Company Cleveland 1000. M Wilson Company Cincinnati 10000. Farmers Deposit Bank Company Liverpool Medina County 25000. Alberta Oil and Gas Company Junction City 30000. Ramsay Ogle Cemetery Association Dexter City not for profit. Ironton Independent Club Company Ironton. O'Kane Insurance Agency Company Columbus 20000. Smith-Hess Drain Tile Company Monroeville 20000.
New York mining quotes list prices for several stocks and bonds as of September 22. Alice, Brunswick Con, Comstock Tunnel, Ontario, Ophir, Standard, and other shares show varying bids and offers including passes on some issues.
The report covers bank clearings across Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis with clearings ranging from nearly 3.96 million to 9.57 million and dollars in various bonds. It notes a dull stock market by yesterday’s close while the bond market remains active at year highs and money lending holds steady at 4 percent with 5 percent discounts.
New Orleans prices steady to modestly higher on middling to good middling grades with 1,000 spot bales sold and 425 arriving. Futures opened steady after profit-taking and losses in the early session. Liverpool and New York reports show quiet to steady trading with varied futures and spot adjustments amid large weekly receipts and ongoing market uncertainty.
Bradstreets reports US and Canada wheat gains totaling 6.624 million bushels with a total 8.224 million across American and European supplies. US and Canada corn up 269 thousand bushels and oats up 1.169 million. Notable declines include Portland Maine 104 thousand and Nashville 84 thousand bushels. Manitoba and Chicago and Minneapolis elevators show increases.
Oil City and Wilmington report mixed movement with spirits turpentine steady around 34 to 44 cents and rosin prices largely firm. Charleston and Savannah show broad price ranges for rosin grades from A to N and window glass at notable levels as receipts and shipments vary across ports.
London tin gains push spot to £130 15s and futures £132 2s 6d while New York prices show copper weaker at $13.25–$13.50 and lead about $4.35–$4.87. Spelter and iron hold mixed levels. local markets mostly unchanged or dull across metals. Cleveland warrants slide on iron. northern and southern foundry grades listed with varied ranges.
Wool firms in St Louis and Boston note steady to firmer prices for medium to fine grades. Domestic quotations show Ohio and Pennsylvania fleeces at 32 to 38 cents, delaine at 34 to 35 cents washed, with unwashed ranges from 2 to 27 cents and regional variations across Michigan Kentucky and Indiana. Buyers stay active across all lines.
The Treasury today reports in the general fund an available balance of 180,357,060 with 33,425,224 in gold coin and chain and 30,915 in gold certificates, excluding a $150,000 reserve.
Cincinnati markets report easing tones in Minneapolis Wheat No 1 Northern at 1.04 the wheat market overall softer. Corn and oats declined with larger receipts while rye held firmer. Hay and whisky showed firm tones with varied receipts and sales across multiple grades and prices.
A market list shows prices for apples, bananas, beets, carrots, cucumbers, cantaloupes, cabbage, lemons, oranges, onions, new potatoes, peaches, pears, peas, string beans, sugar corn, squash, tomatoes, watermelons, and meats. Notable items include Georgia peaches at 1.75 to 2.25 per bushel and watermelons 10 to 15 per 100, with a bellies and lard section at set rates.
Thomas J. Walsh serves as Secretary for the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Railway Company in Cincinnati Ohio with the appointment dated September 12 1908 and issued by the company.
Cattle receipts today were liberal with two day totals about half of a week ago. Hogs and sheep showed varied demand with hogs reaching a season high in Chicago and other cities reporting steady to easy tones. Prices ranged across regions with steers and cows moderating and light calves showing strong demand in places like Pittsburgh and East Buffalo.
Boston news notes a broad list of mining and related stocks with varying percentages and prices including Adventure 7 Amalgamated 71 Calumet and Hecla 630 and United Copper 10 among many others reflecting market activity and gains in early trading.
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