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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
8
New York traders noted a calmer session after last week's wild swings as prices largely held. The Rock Island and St Louis San Francisco fringe rumors dominated talk amid capital needs, while United States Steel and copper shares saw subdued activity.
London tin futures advance weakness with spot at £132 15s and futures £134 2s 6d. Copper softens to £59 15s spot and £60 10s futures. local prices show dullness. Lead and spelter steady in London and higher in U S markets. iron market lowers with various foundry standards quoted. In St Louis lead at $4.35 and spelter at $4.65.
Boston market roundup lists gains and percentages for numerous mining stocks including Amalgamated Copper 72 percent, United States Steel 391/4, Calumet and Hecla 40, United Copper 1144, Quiny 90, Mohawk 61, Nevada 15, and Isle Royale 22 His data covers a broad slate of mining firms and commodities trading on Sept. 28.
The New York coffee futures opened irregularly with a 5 point rise to a 5 point drop, moving in line with European cables. Local bulls absorbed early liquidation while demand kept the close steady, with sales totaling 14 000 bags and various paper months quoted around 5.60 to 5.50 cents.
New York on September 28 reports the visible grain supply as of September 26 with increases in multiple commodities. Wheat 239,924,000 bushels, up 5,229,000. corn 3,527,000, up 614,000. oats 6,629,000, up 751,000. rye 822,000, up 178,000. barley 5,338,000, up 1,912,000.
In New York on September 28 the dry goods market was quiet with limited orders for dress goods and easier raw silk. Cotton yarns were firmer with moderate inquiry while cotton cloths stayed quiet and spot buying remained fairly large as prices for gray goods were sacrificed.
Bond listings from W. B. Hutton Co show numerous issues with varied maturities and yields including American bond series, Pennsylvania and Reading Company issues, and utilities. Totals indicate substantial activity across railroads, gas and steel related securities with prices ranging near par and yields from about 74 to 106 percent of face value.
The Cincinnati College of Finance Commerce and Accounts opened for fall term with strong enrollment. The Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway reported 149881 dollars earned in the third week of September, down from 180487 dollars last year. Club events included a duck dinner for the Krockers, a Louisville Ad club meeting, and plans for a Richmond Indiana trip for a Fall Festival. Directors for the Cincinnati Fire Insurance Company were elected with Simon Hubig as president. A joint Business Men's Club and Associated Organizations meeting planned amendments to Ohio state ballot measures.
On Sept 28 at London the market saw stronger demand for settlement and steady discounts with £1,000,000 in gold secured by continental buyers, mainly Paris. American securities fluctuated with initial gains but slipped as buying cooled. European tensions weighed on Consols. Berlin and Paris closes noted firmer prices and irregular tone with London exchange around 20m 39%pfg and 25f 11%c respectively.
New York money rates show on call steady at 1 percent with the ruling rate 1 percent and bids at 1 percent. Time bills Ninety day 3 percent six months 3 percent. Sterling exchange firm with bankers bills at 485.10 to 485.15 for sixty days and 486.45 for demand. Government bonds steady. railroad bonds uneven. Boston markets list varied bonds, railroads, and industrials with mixed bids and quotes.
Butter receipts reach 6 381 pkgs with creamery specials at 26c and extras 2 1 2e. cheese firm with 462 boxes and state full cream specials 13 44c. eggs steady with 9 897 cases and regional white and brown varieties. poultry dressed unsettled with Western springers 15 19c and fowls 13 4 15c. Chicago reports butter 19 24c and cheese and eggs firm. Kansas City notes eggs firm at 23c. Elgin reports butter at 26c weekly sales 694 200 lbs.
New York market notes closing prices for various mining stocks including Alice 3.50, Breece .05, Brunswick Con .06, Comstock Tunnel .29, de bonds .17, Con. Cal. and Wa. .66, Horn silver .50, Iron Silver 1.00, Leadville Con. .8 ex dividend, Standard 1.99, Yellow Jacket .43.
In New Orleans on September 8 prime cotton seed oil sells at 38 cents per unit.
The Cincinnati area shows active municipal demand and steady prices across rail and utility stocks. Traction bonds lead, Little Miami, Kroger second preferred, and Cincinnati Gas and Electric among industrials. money demand is fair with call loans around 4 percent and discounts near 5 percent.
A dense listing of railroad bonds and securities shows quotes for Big Four bonds, unlisted American National Bank notes, city and trust company issues, various preferred stocks, and traction bonds. Prices, dividends, and ex-dividend status appear for multiple entities including Niles Bank, Shillito Co, Fay & E, and Hoov-O-R.
Spot activity in New Orleans and Liverpool steadies with firm to higher quotes. Futures in New York show an early advance then steady close as traders weigh frost risk and cooler forecasts while port receipts climb.
Market round up with receipts and shipments for cattle hogs and sheep across Cincinnati New York St Louis Chicago Kansas City and other hubs. Trade varied by region with rain and frost affecting cattle and overall hog demand soft in many markets while calves and sheep showed mixed price movements.
Washington treasury balances in the general fund excluding the $150,000,000 gold reserve: available cash $178,503,200. gold coin and bullion $300,605. gold certificates $35,248,470.
In Toledo on September 28 Clover seed prices are listed as cash 5.55, October 5.67, December 5.8, March 6.80. The report notes futures quotations in dollars per unit for the commodity.
Minneapolis wheat at 1.03% with light offerings and steady tone. Corn and oats softer with dull trade. rye and hay weaker. Whisky firm. mixed feed prices noted. Receipts tallied alongside extensive carriage and shipment data for oats, rye, corn, and barley with varied prices for timothy and clover hay.
St Louis market report lists steady to medium grades for combing and clothing fiber at 16 to 20 cents, light fine at 14 to 15 cents, heavy fine 11 to 12 cents, and tub-washed fiber at 20 to 27 cents.
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