Trading In Wall Street Becomes Exceedingly Dull
New York stock market shows a dead level with traders in and out, intervals of no floor transactions, and limited price movement. Harriman rumors spurred brief speculation while real earnings data reveal mixed results, notably Southern Railway improving net revenues despite cost cuts. Bond activity and money rates edge firmer as October disbursements loom.
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New York
Stock Exchange
E. H. Harriman
Southern Railway
Westinghouse Electric
United States
Foreign bourses steady as American markets slip
London stocks opened firmer but settled mixed with gains in South African Kaffirs and Canadian Pacific. Erie and Atchison led a late-day uptick as New York bought, while copper shares weakened. Key names traded included Amalgamated Copper and United States Steel with bar silver around 23 and a half cents per ounce.
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London
Stock Exchange
Home Rails
Erie
Atchison and Steel
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
New York
Anaconda
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago Great Western
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
de Beers
Denver & Rio Grande
Illinois Central
Louisville & Nashville
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Rand Mines
Reading
Southern Railway
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Wabash
Amalgamated Copper
Financial Market Rates and Bonds in New York and Boston
New York money on call steady at 1 1/2 to 1 percent with time loans from 2 to 3 1/2 percent. Sterling exchange firm with bankers' bills at 485.10 to 485.20 for 60 day bills and 486.35 for demand. Boston and various bonds listed with numerous percent prices.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Bidl
Ask
Psvsustsceveus Awe
Setacceglal
Panama
London
Glasgow
Berlin
Sats Cae
Paris
London and New York metal markets drift lower
The London tin market closed lower at 132 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence with futures at 132 12s 6d. Copper eased slightly in London while local markets stayed dull with various price quotes for lake and electrolytic copper. Lead rose in London but fell in local trading. spelter held steady in London and locally. iron held near unchanged levels with multiple foundry grades listed. In St Louis, lead traded at 4.32 dollars and spelter at 4.65 dollars.
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New York
London
Lake
Standard Foundry
Cleveland
Northern
Southern
Southern Soft
ST. Louis
New York Mining Prices Reported September 29
Open quotes show Alice at 3.50 and Breece at 0.05 with Brunswick Con. at 0.06 and Comstock Tunnel stock at 0.20. Bonds for Comstock Tunnel at 0.17 and Con. Cal. and Va. at 0.66. Hern Silver at 0.50 and Iron Silver at 0. Leadville Con. at 0.08, Little Chief at 0.08, Mexican at 0.60. Ontario joftered at 4.50 Ophir 1.90 Standard at 1.80 Yellow Jacket 0.45.
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New York
Alice
Brunswick Con
Comstock
Comstock Tunnel
Con. Cal
Leadville
Little Chief
Ontario
New York Bond Sales Record of Numerous Securities
Bond listings from W. B. Hutton & Co. and First National Bank include Am. T. & T. 1 000 bonds at 93, Cent. Pac. ist 4s and other issues with prices, maturities, and stamped status. Diverse issues from Un. Pac, Pa. cv, and Western lines show varied yields and sums like 5 000, 10 000, and 25 000.
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George Eustis & Co
Mercantile Library
H. Low
Tehison
Atlantic Ne
Canadian ‘Pacific
Chicago G
Delaware & Hudson
Erie
Great Northern
Illinois Central
New York Central
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island Aeeee Oy Ae
Routhien Pacific
Ito
Southern Railroad
St. Paul
Ethes Am Car & Fig
Col, Pf, & Tron
Beeee Consolidated Gas
General Electric
Steel Springs
Kc Feinva
Pan i Tenn Co. & Ae Enneeee
Aig
Seeee
United States Steel
Western Union
Man
Mo. Pac
Due Gs
Due Pac
Coast Isles
N. Y
N.Y. City
Roch. & Pitts
Istit
S. F
Gangigrade Dr
C. F. L Ds
Un.Pac
UN. Pac
T&t
Directors Plan Dinner for Ex Presidents at Club
The Industrial Bureau Directors meet Friday evening at the Business Men's Club with a dinner for ex presidents William Lodge and John Gibson. A Rio Grande office opens in the Traction Building led by J B Clark of Chicago. Plans advance for an Ohio Valley conference in Louisville October 22 and 23 with Colonel John L Vance attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Directors of the
Industrial Bureau
Business Men’s Club
The
Bureau
William Lodge
John Gibson
Denver & Rio Gande Railroad
Chicago
K. Hooper
R. J. van Dyke
Denver& Rio Grande
O. P. McCarty
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Louisville
John L. Vance
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway Company
Carew
Ohio
Global Wool Markets See Steady Demand Across Regions
Wool markets show steadiness with strong demand for fine pieces in the United States and high activity at London auction sales. Prices across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and other regions vary with washed grades fetching higher yields and several districts reporting increased domestic consumption.
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ST. Louis
Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Delaine
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
Texas
London
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
West Australia
New Zealand
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
Oil Turpentine and Rosin Prices by City
Market bulletin lists oil prices in North Lima and Indiana, oil city balances and shipments, turpentine and rosin quotes in Charleston Savannah and Wilmington, with firm prices, receipts, shipments, and stock levels for Sept. 29. It covers turpentine, rosin grades, glass and water white variants, and crude turpentine figures.
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Toledo
North Lima
South Lima
Indiana
Oil City
Charleston
Savannah
Wilmington
Grain supplies rise across United States and Canada
Bradstreet’s reports show increases in wheat supplies for US east of the Rockies and Canada, plus total US Canada gains. Corn and oats rise modestly, with notable upticks in Manitoba and Chicago elevators while New Port News and Sioux City show decreases.
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New York
Bradstreet
United States
Rockies
Canada
Europe
Manitoba
Chicago
Kingston
Newport. News
Sioux City
Coffee futures open steady as highs fade in New York
The coffee market opened steady to up five points on firmer French cables but later eased amid scattered near month selling. Trade reported 11,750 bags moved with October at 5.60, December 5.55, March 5.45, May 5.45, and July 5.50 cents. Spot prices held steady Rio No 7 6 Rio No 7 6 and Santos 4 8 1/2 cents.
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New York
Rio No
Santos
Cordova
Dry goods market sees steady activity in September
Orders remain small but coming regularly and overall business is fair. Some houses pass large spot business while exports in September improve in the cotton goods division. Cotton yarns stay steady with light low-price demand. Linings are active though purchases remain small. Broad cloths in dress goods show active demand with agents and jobbers.
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New York
Clover seed price report at Toledo market
On September 29 in Toledo, cash Clover seed quoted at 5.57, October at 5.50, December 5.60, March 5.70, No. 2 5.40, No. 3 0.30, rejected 5.05. Alsike prime priced at 8.95.
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Toledo
Alsike
Commercial Tribune
Baltimore
Duluth
Milwaukee
New Orleans Cotton Seed Oil Price Report
New Orleans market note dated September 29 records Prime 38e for cotton seed oil.
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New Orleans
Traction Stocks Highlight Active Yet Dull Market
Cincinnati and Chicago trading desks report steady traction shares, with Cincinnati Newport Covington Light and Traction active while others remain firm or quiet. Bond and money markets show light activity, with call loans around 4 percent and discounts near 6 percent as New York exchange eases with 15 cent discount.
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Cincinnati
New York Exchange
Bocurtley
Cincinnati, Newport & Covington Light and Traction
Cincinnati Street Railway
United States
Wer
Markets in Cincinnati September 29 1908 Summary
Cincinnati market report shows wheat at 1.04 to 1.05 for No 2 red winter, dull corn and oats with inside prices, rye quiet, flour steady, hay strong at times with No 1 timothy around 12.50 to 13 per ton, whisky firm, and extensive receipts and shipm ents for fruit, grain, and livestock across regions.
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Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Northern
Timothy
Arket
New York
Duluth
Big Northwest
Pacific Coast
Evan
ST. Louis
Brandall
East Track
Kansas City
Wheat declines a cent in price on heavy selling
Chicago wheat prices on the local Exchange fall more than 1o amid heavy selling pressure from a record rise in world stockpiles. Corn oats and provisions weaken as bearish sentiment dominates. export trade weak but expected to rise with lower cash values and large shipments.
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Chicago
Paige
Traction stocks and savings bonds listed in market notes
A clipped market section shows various financial items including United States Railway stock names and savings institutions. Entries mention New York stocks such as Cosmopolitan and Unity Savings with prices or bid figures. The fragment notes dividends and stock prices for several utilities and banks, reflecting a snapshot of a mid century market page.
Securities Summary of Traction Bonds and Priced Shares
A compact list of bond quotes and preferred shares including Ind. St. Ry 9 vo, Fay & E com 100, Hoov-Q-R pr 106, Niles B.-P. 130, Niles T.W. pr 1% 130, U. S. Lith. pr 105, and other listed issues with prices ranging around 100 to 133, reflecting a market snapshot of traction bonds and preferred stock values.
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Cincinnati
S. F
J. J
A. O
Southern Ry
M. N
Southern Ry. Ter
Water Works
Gilbert W
St. W
Hamilton County
Elizabeth Bridge
Armory
Ween
Benson Street Bridge
Big Miami Bridge
Covington
F.A
F. A
Ars Ae
Treet
Case dL
Teetek
Industrial
Bar. & Smith
Gag
Fay & Egan
Columbia Gas
Pa. Bridge
Col. S Istis
Cin. Edison
Cin. & Ham
Ae Int. R. & T
N.&c
Col
As & T
Sane
Southern Ohio
Dayton
U. R
Miami
Aseve
Eagie
Ind
St. Ry
INDU \Amer
Pga L
Allock
Fay & E.com
Hoov-Q-R
Niles B.-P
Wheat and grain futures ease amid large Northwest supplies
New York reports steady to easy trading across grains as large Northwest wheat arrivals push prices down. No. 2 Western red and No. 2 red futures slip while spot markets show mild softness in corn and oats, with exports and receipts tallied for the period.
Fat cattle market and regional livestock prices fall in line
Receipts and shipments show cattle hogs and sheep with varied demand. Heavy and light cattle prices range from 2 to 5.25 dollars, hogs steady to lower, lambs firm, regions including EAST BUFFALO PITTSBURG NEW YORK ST LOUIS CHICAGO KANSAS CITY report mixed trends.
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Cincinnati
Bologna
Commercial Tribune
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
New York
ST. Louis
Texas
Sheen
Chicago
Kansas City
Lalbe
Utah
Ae Ae
Boston stock quotes mix of mining and coal shares
A Boston market snippet lists numerous mining and coal stocks with varied percentages and prices, including Adventure 8 Amalgamated 73 United Copper 11 and several others such as Calumet and Arizona 114 and Ontario type names across the sector.
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Boston
Adventure
Allouez
Amalgamated
Atlanti
Bingham
Calumet and Heel
Centennial
Daly West
Franklin
Granbyne
Isle Royale
Massachusetts
Mini
Michigan
Mohawk
Montan Coal and “Coke
Old Dominion
Osceola
Parrot
Quincey
Shannon
Tamarack
Trinity
United Copper
United States Mining
United States Oil
Utah
Victoria
Winona
Wolverine
North Butte
Butte Coalition
Nevada
Calumet
Arizona
Arizona Commercial
Greene Cananéa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wall Street
Harriman
Atchison Adjustable
Mexican Central
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston Elevated
Fitchburg
Metals
NEW York Mining
W. B. Hutton & Co
First National Bank
UIC
B. RT
N. J
Cc. M
St. P
Bing Pa
St. L. S&s. W. Con
Total
South America
Frank Wiborg
E. H. Hargrave
Ak Wiborg
A. G. Brunsman
S Wool
Roberts, Hall & Criss
New York Stock Exchange
Borden's Milk
British Columbia Post
Chicago Subway
Dominion
Davis-Daly
Cumberland-Ely
C.eesees
Cincinnati, Newport & Covington
ICAGO
Special Dispatch
C. & S. Telephone
U. S. Printing
Wun
Railroa
C.rl&f.w
N.& DaAst
Dayton & M
Day
Ask. Cin
N.C
T.P
Col. & Xenia
Little Miami
Cin
Ham
Ohio Traction
Columbus Ry
Rys. & L
Scioto Vailey
Fe Ae
Globe Soap
Globe-Wer
Ham. Ma. Tool
Beldt Ai
Hous. Stan
Eueb
Brownell
Tees
Cam
Tile Pr. F. & S. Tob
Casey-H. Pr
Ch. C. Paper
Kreser
Sored
N. A. Prk
Cin. & S
P Carey
Ph&fm Roots Ma
Cin. Mill Pr
Proc. & Gam
Cin. Tobacco
Powell
M. M
Wurlitzer
Fleisch
Atlas Nat
Ger. Nat. Cov.165 Cent. Trust
Merch
D.s
Fruits and Vegetables
Rockyford
Messina
Palermo
Valencia
Georgia
Japan
Orig Oc
Akron Crescent Aeeeee
Cleveland Diamond
Secon
Navy
Uae
Talia
California
Northwest
Usrasr Am
Securities
Grain and Provisions
No. Land Choice
Graz Ata Wewee
Baldwin
Baldwin Company
W. 4Th St
Steinway
S. Kuhn & Sons
E. 3
Thomas J. Walsh
Cincinnati, Hamilton Dayton Railway Company
Boston Mining
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