Market Headlines Echo Dividend Bets and Yukon Debate
Speculation centers on Anaconda and Atchison dividends with expectations of cuts. Traders weigh coal strike impact, Yukon listings, and bond liquidity while a mortgage lender predicts a post April 15 money surge affecting real estate financing.
Cotton Market Quiet as Prices Steady in Cotter Trade
The Cotter market closed steady with a net rise of 0 points after opening up on steady cables. Trading showed cautious demand amid good belt weather and fears of deliverable stocks, with July remaining firm on tenders and newer positions amid increased Northwest area activity. Local spot prices were steady to unchanged across key grades, while Southern markets reported mixed but generally steady activity among cities like Savannah Norfolk Augusta St Louis Memphis Galveston New Orleans Houston and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Miy
Estorthwest
U.gguuet
Eher
Middleand
Gulf
ONG
Savannah
Norfolk
Wesc
Augusta
St. Louis
Memphis
Galveston
New Orleans
Houston
Coffee market shows mixed activity with Brazilian receipts up
The coffee market was moderately active with 27,0 days sales reported and prices fading then recovering. European cables and Brazilian receipts influenced open losses, but demand steadied and prices recovered. Havre and Hamburg closes varied, with Brazilian government reportedly backing a coffee propaganda contract with a London firm to lift European demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Hamburg
Ainst
Mefeuse Prion
Europe
Res
Cisse
Jane
Steel Men Form First National Iron and Steel Institute
E. H. Gary of United States Steel leads the creation of the American Iron and Steel Institute in New York with C. M. Schwab and J. C. Maben among early directors. The body aims to rival British institutes, cover economic and technical aspects, and enable member communication across the iron and steel trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Charles MM. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
J.C. Maben
Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
American Iron and Steel Institute of New York
Albany
British Iron and Steel Institute
Gary
Steel Corporation
Institute
William E. Corey
Dresident
the Steel Corporation
A. S
Clarke
John Li. Topping
Powell Stackhouse
Felton
Willis L. King
Edward Bailey
V. A. Rogers
J. F. Welborn
J.C. Drummond
Samuel Mather
EB. H. Gary
C. M. Schwab
W.W. J. Filbert
Amon
Iron and Steel
Newhouse offers Salt Lake City real estate in exchange for mining stock
Rumors of trouble at Boston Consolidated Mining prompt president Samuel Newhouse to propose swapping his Salt Lake City holdings valued at 2 million dollars for stock of dissatisfied shareholders. He pledges appraisal within thirty days and sets an exchange rate of 15 dollars per share toward reaching appraised value. The stock, once as high as 35 in 1906, trades near 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Consolidated Mining Company
Samuel Newhouse
Salt Lake City
Newhouse
Ity
Samuel New Houre
Western Maryland funds sold receiver's certificates
The Western Maryland Railroad sold $850,000 of 6 percent receiver's certificates at par. Proceeds will be used to pay interest due today on the royal first mortgage bonds. Certificates were purchased by interests friendly to the Western Maryland, with some placed in the open market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland Railroad
Maryland
Copper Prices Fall Across Markets In Mixed Flows
Copper trades show a drop in London and electrolytic bids weaken. The Metal Exchange recorded overall declines with spot copper closing lower and standard foundry bids easing amid a steady but cautious opening in other markets.
State banks and trusts outside New York weekly report
The March 28 week summary from the State Banking Department shows declines in several bank categories and increases in others. Figures include state banks, trust companies, and associated reserves with notable decreases in some discount totals and increases in reserve percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Banking Department
Mike
Chicago Stock Market Shows Steady Prices In Lighter Trade
In Chicago on March 31 traders reported lighter activity with overall prices steady. Chicago Telephone slid to 115½, Swift's eased modestly, National Biscuit fell 4 percent, and Commonwealth Edison declined one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago
Swift
National Biscuit
Commonwealth Edison
Treasury receipts and balances report show mixed revenues
National bank notes received for redemption total 1 490 875 dollars. Internal revenue receipts 299 226 dollars and customs 785 636 dollars. Miscellaneous receipts 959 266 dollars and expenditures 1 552 000 dollars. Reserve fund stands at 150 million with trust funds for outstanding certificates and Philippine deposits awaiting reimbursement. General fund deposits in national banks and current liabilities are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Philippine Treasury
Regular Auction of Stocks and Bonds at 1908 Exchange
Andrew J. McCormack Ansonant hosts a regular auction sale by Muller's at Nos 5 William Est exchange rooms Vesey Street. Trustees orders list diverse securities including National Bank shares, United Telegraph bonds, First National Bank stock, oil, railroad and utility issues, and various real estate and corporate bonds. The sale occurs April 1 1908 at 12:30 PM with numerous entries including 35 000 United Telephone & Telegraph Co and many 5 percent bonds due 1920s and 1930s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. McCormack
Ansonant
Adrian H. Muller & Son
William
Vesey Street
Auc Natl. Bank
Celluloid Co
Accoun
Peoples’ Home Realty Co
United Telephone & Telegraph Co
P. c
Duc
First National Bank
Railway Automatic’ Sales Co
Oil Fields of Mexico Co
Suffolk Gas Co
Guanavevi
Lake Erie
R. R
Southern Rway
St. Louis
Walter A. Wood Mowing. & Reaping Machine Co
North American Underwriting Co
Hudson Navigation Co
Trinity Syndicate
National Bank of Commerce
Metropolitan Surety Co
Columbia Gas & Electric Co
Railroad Securities
Ilinos Central
Stock Trust Ctss
Svesgnesoure Electric "& Mfg. Co. BP
Trust Co
Pennsylla Bus Central Brewing. Co
Chatham Natl. Bank
Importers & Traders’ Natl. Bank
United States
Fairmont Coal Co
Wisconsin Central Ry
Chesaneake & Ohio Ry
West Va
St. Louis & San Francisco RR
P. cc
Railway Steel Spring Co
Pressed Steel Car.Co
American Sugar Refining Co
United States Mtge. & Trust Co
Senne & Mohawk Valley R. R. Co
Oneanta
Mohawk Valley R. Rco
Interboro Realty Co
Carnegie
Corn Exchange
Southern Electric Securities. Co
Trust
P. c. Skg
Mobile
Jackson & Kansas City
Carnegie Trust Co
Virginia Soapstone Co
Special stockholders meeting of Union Pacific in Salt Lake City
Notice declares a special meeting of Union Pacific Railroad Company stockholders to be held in Salt Lake City Utah on May 7 1908 at 10 in the morning. Proposals include approval of sales to The Leavenworth Kansas and Western Railway Company and Topeka and Northwestern Railroad Company and authorization of bond issues secured by mortgage on portions of Union Pacific lines. Transfer books close April 11 1908 at noon and reopen May 6 1908 at 9.10 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Salt Lake City
Utah
Leavenworth, Kansas and Western Railway Company
Topeka and Northwestern Railroad Company
Alex. Millar
Kansas City Southern By. Co
Broad St
New York
Multiple Bank and Utility Bond Listings Across Companies
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous bonds and mortgage issues from entities including The New York Trust Company, Birmingham Railway Light and Power Co, Carter Coal & Iron Co, Central Railway Co of Peoria, Dallas municipal issues, Terre Haute gas and water companies, Columbia University Club, Columbus London & Springfield Ry, Metropolitan Crosstown Ry Co, New London Gas & Electric, Peekskill Lighting & Railroad Co, and several others. The items reference first and second mortgages, 5% and 4% bonds, sinking funds, collateral trusts, and due dates around 1908, with cities and utilities across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Railway Light & Power Co
Carter Coal & Iron Co
Central Railway Co
Peoria
Dallas
Texas
Bonds Sary Gas & Fuel Co
Terre Haute
Tige Water Supply Co
Clallam Co
Wash
Curzon Iron & Steel Co
Colorado Springs Light & Power Co
Columbia University Club
Columbus
London
Springfield
Con. Light & Power Co
Whitehall
Fonda
Johnstown
Gloversville
R. X. Co
Fulton Light, Heat & Power Co
Greenville Water Co
Ape Electric L. H. & Power Co
International Nickel Co
Siakta
Kansas City Souther Railway Co
Lincoln Light, Heat & Power Co
Malden Electric Co
Metropolitan Crosstown Ry. Co
National Fire Proofing Co
Notas
New London Gas & Electric Co
New York & Stamford Ry
Peekskill Lighting & BR. R. Co
Pittsburgh & Lak
Erie
Republic Iron & Steal Co
Collateral & Trust Sinking Fund
San Diego Consolidated Gas & Electric Co
Santa Fe Water & Light Co
Spring Brook Water Supply Co
Tri-City
Ry. & Light Co
Water, Light & Gas Co
New York & Pennsylvania
Ry. Co
Gereal
Youngstown & Southern Ry. Co
Sussex Co
R. R
Excelsior Springs
Trenton
Dedham & Hyde Park Gas & Electric L.co
Colorado Springs Electric Co
Alabama, Teenessee & Northern Railroad Co
American Ice Op Co
Atlantic Shore Line Railway
Central Pennsylvania Coal Company
Ist
Chest Creek Land & Improvement Co
City Gas & Electric Co
Computing Scale Co. of America Collateral Trust
Consolidated California Vineyard Co
Corning
N. Y
City Hall
Genesee & Wyoming R. R. Co
Hudson River
Power Transmission Co
Western Maryland Railroad Company
United States Circuit
Court For the District of Maryland
the Mercantile Trust Company
Broadway
New York City
United Railroads OF
San Francisco
General Mortengé
Sdate
Messrs
Trovwn Brothers Company
New York
Philapeta
Bogton
Alex, Brown & Sons
Baig George E. Starr
Ada
Mano
Auburn & Syracuse Electric Railroad Co
Bay County
Mich
Third Street
Buffalo & Susquehanna By Co
Canon City
Colo
Charlotte
Chehalis Co
Dayton
Des Moines
City Railway Co
Dominion Power & Transmission Co
Limeited Gold
Hamilton
Cascada
Fort Dodge
Galesberg
Inl
Electric Light
Greenville
Tenn
Inter-Urban Railway Co
Jerseyville
Knoxville
Mewas
Lenor
Independent School District
Menomines
Middletown
Monmouth
Airy
N. Car
Becta
New Kensington
Peona
New Whatcom
Musicipal Geig
Travelers' Letters of Credit Payable Through the World
The Farmers' Loan and Trust Company issues letters of credit payable globally. Branch offices listed include 16 18 20 and 22 William Street and 475 Fifth Avenue New York, London 18 Bishopsgate St Within, Paris 78 Rue de Richelieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
William Street
Fifth Avenue
New York
Dividend and bond payment notices from early 20th century firms
Board of Directors decrees a $2 per share dividend payable April 13 1998 to stockholders of record at 3 PM April 4 1948. Transfer books close April 4 at 3 PM and reopen April 14 1993. Also notices First Mortgage 5 Per Cent Bonds coupons payable at Equitable Trust Co. New York. Other public notices list various school districts and refunds in multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Steamship Lines
Equitable Trust. Company OF New York and
OLD Colony Trust Company
Boston
Alvin W. Ehre
Fourth National Bank of
City of New York
New York
Charles H Patterson
Citizens Central National Ane OF
Lee York
Albion K. Chapman
the Market and Fulton National Bank
J. Stevens
Winslow, Lanier &Co
Cedar Street
Cleveland & Mahoning Valley
Cleveland & Pittsburgh
R. R. Co
Franklin
Indiana
Lawrencebure
S. Monroe County
Marion
Niagara Falls Power Co
Pittsburgh
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Portsmouth
Ohio
Grant County
Sea
Greenfield
Ind
Wayne & Chicago
Pulacki County
Chatham National Bank
Payade
W. H. Strawn
Cahier
NEW York Dock Company
Board of
Tfrectors
Atv
Tiktrabl
Iy.uoe
Spenqer
Ansiston City Land Company
Annikton
Alabama
W. A Davis
Standard Cordage Company
Equitable Trust Co
Nassau St
New York City
James G. Harty
United Gas Improvement Company
Hanover National Bank
City of
Flmer E.whittaker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wall Street
Bome
Yukon
Steel Institute
FEF
Charles M. Schwab, W. E. Corey, and
Will
Boston Consolidated Stock
Western Maryland
Metal Market Reports
Noth
Tron Warak
Oundry
Middle Borough
Ing Jakai
Fonday
iMaay Lake
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Edwin S. Marston
Esa
Farmers’ Loan
Farmers’ Loan On Trust Company
Kuhn, Loeb & Coq
Maroh Zita
Chicago Stock Market
Booth & Co
Oak Park
Chicago Subway
Chicago Telephone
Lidieg
Igo
Edison
Sears-Roebuck
United
the Treasury Balances
Pete
Fort Hamilton
Brooklyn
The
New York Trust Company
Broad Street
Bishopsgate St., Within
Paris
Rue de Richelieu
Brooklyn Trust Company
Montague St
Bedford Ave
Fulton St
Manhattan
Wall St
Theodore Samuel W. Boocock
Alexander M. White
David H. Lanman
Stanley W. Husted
Cersifler
Frank J. W. Diller
Willis McDonald, Jr
Horace W. Farrell
C. D. Brinckerhoff
Mgr
Bedford Branch
Nassau Street
Travellers Letters
Trust Company OF America
Colonial Branch
Gresham ST
B. C
Fifth Avenue Trust Company
Copartnership Notices
Bee & Fish
Rebert Campbell Winmill
Harry van Corte
SNDF
Winmill
A.B. Leach& CO
Broadway, i. Y
Farson, Leach &Co
Aurora
S. D
Battle Creek
Bellaire
Bloomington
Ill
Cheboygan
Douglas
Wyo
Jonesboro
Kane County
Knoxville Gas Co
la Salle
Linn County
Iowa
Madison
Wis
Martin County
Massillion
Menominee County
Minnehaha County
S. Oak
Muncie
Newark
Manchester
Water Works
Norwalk
Hoosick Falls Eiominating Co
Islip Union Free School
Key West
Fla
Lawrence
Leggett, Francis H. & Co
Pan Handle Traction Co
Pearson Publishing Co
Southern
Electric Securities Co
Twin State Gas & Electric Coast
Tombigbee Valley
Fou
Reg
Sac
Frederic V
Crosby, Trea
Benjamin F. Bush
Compania Metal Alurgica “Mexi We A
Beavers Street
B. Safford
Secrate
International Mercantile Marine Co
Coupense
Messrs. J. P. Morgan &O
James F. Fahnestock
Detroit
Enited
Ft. Wayne & Belle Igie Railway Company
Lake St. Clair Railway Company
Kean, van Cortlandt & Co
G. H. Russel
Banking House
N.W. Harris & CO
Pine Street
William New York
Heary
Mannex County
Crc
Mitchell
S. Dk
Payette
Morgan County
Burleigh County
N. Dk
Carrail
Chippewa County
Uw. W. Harris 2
Bostox
Harris Trust & Savings
Henry A. Prey
NEW York Athletic Club
Central Park South
N. Y. City
Palye
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