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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

9

Wall Street sees mixed signals as Erie outlook looms

Traders note irregularity and apathy with Union Pacific edging higher and opening and closing at 125.14 while other stocks hold steady. Analysts debate Erie rescue options, notes versus receivership, and bearish betting grows on Amalgamated Copper and Winter wheat trends buoy optimism for a possible uptick despite mixed data.

Chamber Urges Study of Currency Reform by Commission

The Chamber of Commerce finance committee calls for further study before any currency law passes Congress. It rejects the Aldrich and Fowler plans as incompatible and supports Lovering’s commission idea with six House members, six Senators, and six presidential appointees to investigate causes of the crisis andRecommend banking changes. The panel, led by James G Cannon, favors a broader reform to stabilize currency and prevent harmful expansion.

Chamber of Commerce Aldrich Fowler Lovering House Senate Cor “S James G. Cannon Fourth National Bank August Belmont James T. Woodward John I Waterbury Williamn A. Nash Maurice L. Muhleman

Stock Exchange Reform and Key Personnel Shifts

Trading in Baltimore shows improved tone with firmer prices and higher totals. The New York Times reports consolidation activity as Morris Smith Davenport dissolves, Davenport & Cog rises with Robert Gocata and Henry McHarg taking roles. McHarg is noted as a leading banker and railway official.

New Stock Exchange Morris, Smith & Davenport Mutual Con‘nt David Orr Davenport Ww Stock Exchange Iig Davenport & Cog Robrt G.cota Gfartner Henry cHarg Micharg The Stock Exchange Ink Manhattan Company Virginiauthwestern Railway

Coffee Market Sees Small Activity Amid Tariff Debate

Trading was light with about 6000 bags moved as the market opened flat to up five points on French cables then drifted to steady. Havre gained 4 francs, Hamburg rose around 24 mfennigs, while Rio and Santos eased or held. Receipts at two ports remained ample versus prior days and years as Venezuelan coffee tariff issues under the Wilson bill influenced prices.

Havre Hamburg Rio Reis Santos O. Jundiahy Venezuela United States Rio No. T

Treasury balances show deficits and rising banknotes

The monthly treasury report for March 31 1908 records national banknotes outstanding at 1 292 208 000 and a public debt deficit for the current fiscal year of about 35 million dollars. Internal revenue receipts declined from 22 6 million in 1907 to around 19 million, while customs and miscellaneous receipts rose. Expenditures increased markedly and the deficit widened despite a surplus in prior years.

Washington Begin- Gold. Com Builion Trust United States

Foreign markets show easier money amid mixed gains

London markets eased with cheaper money and weak discounts while gilt edged securities rose on optimistic business expectations. Paris supported by better diamond shares boosting American activity. Erie finance plan lifted American stocks though copper remained weak on liquidation. Berlin and Paris closed mixed with New York influence and late gains in some European issues.

London Continental Exchange Stock Exchange Paris Erie Railroad Bears Continental Amalgamated Copper Berlin S. New York

Copper and metals slide on London and New York exchanges

Copper prices fell across the Metal Exchange with all grades down except Jake in the bid figures. London spot and futures dropped by about a pound, while pig tin and lead weakened and Spelter held steady. Iron warrants weakened, and New York spot and futures showed lower bids and asks for copper and related metals.

Metal Jake Lake London Standard Foundry Middlesboro Conper New York Metal Exchange Wedne TMB Stretentescole MRL Eneketo SSG EES Nid Sco

Several New Jersey Firms Incorporate in Trenton

The April 1 filing lists new incorporations including The Actna Mining Company Jersey City capital 1 million with H Oughian H Guenther John R Turner. Usnd Corset Shield Company Jersey City 29 060 with H M Armug Milton Houghton Lillian H Andrews. Produce Shippers Association of State of New Jersey Palmyra capital unspecified with Loutsek Page Charles Sup and Benjamin Lippincott to buy and ship fruit. General Light Company Camden capital 100 000 with Joseph L Suer vard Elwin R Gerber Simon Friedberger to manufacture light. Interrbanbeable Grate Bar Company Camden 200 000 with Charles AW Rollin George Dary Henry A Jiary to manufacture grate Lie. Monmouth County Kennel Club Long Branch 2 000 with M Robert Gufenbeim Theodore Bern to promote sport events. Brien Rubber Thread and Webbing Company Trenton 250 000 with W J O'Brien Spencer B Hibbs Richard Barlow to manufacture electric webbing. Spottswood Cusack Company Orange 100 000 with George Spotts wood Thomas M Cusack George WW Jones to develop coal and iron lands. Petrys Express and Delivery Company Trenton 25 000 with Fred Petry Herbert C Silcox Margaret E Silcox to do general carting and delivery.

Trenton N. J Actna Mining Company Jersey City Ecapital Baers H. Oughian H. Guenther John R. Turner Usnd Corset Shield Company H. M. Armug Milton Houghton Lillian H. Andrews Bar Company Camiden Capital Charles AW. Rollin George Dary Henry. A. Jiary Monmouth County Kennel Club Long Branch M. Robert Gufenbeim Theodore Bern Ss Hin The Brien Rubber W. .J. O’brien Spencer B. Hibbs Richard Barlow Spottswood-Cusack Company Orange George _Spottswood Thomas M. Cusack George WW. Jones Petry'’s Express and Delivery Company Fred Petry Herbert C. Silcox Margaret E. Silcox

Financial notes on bankers and stock exchange moves

The report lists multiple changes and actions in New York finance: Harry Van Cortlandt Fish joins Blake & Reeves. E F Hutton returns from Florida. J F Haggerty joins Charles D Barney & Co. at 25 Broad Street. J M Smith withdraws from Smith Brothers at 20 Broad Street. The Sutro Committee extends bond deposit to April 19. New firms Archibald & White, Davenport & Co., and White & Co. open with focus on first mortgage railroad and corporate bonds. Several directors and associates are named with prior firms, and bond listings show retail and railroad security movements including Northern Securities, Haven & Hartford warrants, and Eastern Railway of Minnesota bonds.

Harry van Cortlandt Fish Winmill & Fish Blake & Reeves Pins Street H. T. Carey & Re Aera Morristown N. J Augustus L. Revere E. F. Hutton Stock Exchange E. F. Hutton & Co Florida Joseph F. Haggerty Bartlett, Frazier & Carrington Charles D. Barney & Co Broad Street Consolidated Stock Texxchange J.M. Smith Smith Brothers Sutro Committee Western Maryland A Archibald &. White L. Parmelee George A Hull, Jr Lytle Hull Nan of White & Co Pine Street Hon First Mortgage White Windsor Trust Company Davenport & Co New Stock Exchange Frm David O. Davenport Exchange Morris Smith & Davenport Robert G. Kennedy United States Trust,Company Henry K. McHarg Henry M. Libby R.A .Lanecaster & Sons White & Co Bhakking House First Mortgage Railroad Archibald S. White Ohio C. L. Parmelve Redmond,Kerr & Co Georgie H. Hull,Jr Bertron, Storrs & Griscom Lytle Hall Karing Magoun & Co the Stock Exchange Sears New -Yo Haven

Trust Company Roles and Officers Named in Securities Handling

Receives deposits subject to check or on certificate with interest accrual. Lends approved stocks and corporation bonds as collateral. Acts as trustee guardian executor administrator assignee receiver transfer agent or registrar of corporate stocks. Takes charge of personal securities. Officers listed include William A. Day William P. Dixon Julian D. Fairchild John T. Lockman Henry Morgenthau James N. Wallace.

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Erie Board Considers Plans After SEC Note Approval

The Erie Railroad won permission to issue 15 million dollars in secured five year notes and stock rose as notes due soon rallied. The Executive Committee met with a full board planned today to review proposed exchange of new notes for maturing ones and possible trust company involvement amid cash-raising disputes among directors and bankers.

Erie Railroad Public Service Commission the Erie Wall Street Erie

New York Incorporations and Securities Auction Listings

Securities disposed at auction yesterday at the Exchange Salesroom 14 and 163 Vesey Street list numerous bonds and shares from Merchants Exchange National Bank Home Realty Co and United Telephone and Telegraph Co to railroads and other firms. New incorporations include Orange and Crescent Lakes Power and Electric Co Mica Mineral Paint Co Niagara Non Refillable Bottle Co and many others across New York state with varied capitalizations.

Exchange Vesey Street Adrian H. Muller& Son Merchants’Exchange &National Bank Home Realty Company United Telephone and Telegraph Company Equitable Trust Company Philadelphia First National Bank of New_York UAL Suffolk Gas First Mortgnge O National Copper Bank

Atchison Rate Cut Triggers Dividend Reduction

The Atchison Directors cut the semi annual dividend on common stock from 6 1/2 percent to 5 percent, with the stock price rising and closing with a net gain. Victor Morawetz cited potential future traffic improvements, but warned earnings fell due to reduced high grade traffic and uncertain machinery shipments, tied to money conditions.

Atchison Victor Morawetz Atchison Board

Oriental Bank Depositors Paid Under Liquidation Plan

Metropolitan Trust Company has paid more than half of Oriental Bank depositors under the liquidation agreement with the bank's stockholders. All preferred creditors are satisfied and depositors are now receiving 100 to 200 daily.

Oriental Bank Metropolitan Trust Company

Times Seeks Reader Info To Exclude Fraudulent Ads

The New York Times invites information from readers to aid in excluding fraudulent and objectionable advertisements. All information will be treated confidentially.

The New York Times

Financial offices and transfer services across three cities

The Farmers' Loan and Trust Company lists branch offices at 16 18 20 and 22 William Street and 475 Fifth Avenue New York with London offices at 18 Bishopsgate Street and Paris at 78 Rue de Richelieu offering bills of exchange cheques and cable transfers.

Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company William Street Fifth Avenue New York

City Financial Statement: Bonds, Real Estate, and Profits

The report lists assets including bonds and mortgages in New York, Brooklyn and Jamaica, real estate, accounts receivable, cash, and time loans on collateral. It shows capital, surplus, undivided profits, and accrued expenses with figures across several lines and accounts.

City of New York New York Brooklyn Jamaica

Address Fragments Link Manhattan Brooklyn and Queens

Readable lines show a street network listing 176 Broadway Manhattan 196 Montague Street with 175 Remsen Street Brooklyn 350 Fulton Street Jamaica 67 Jackson Avenue Long Island City linking these locations. The snippet presents a cluster of cross-city addresses without context or events.

Montague St Remsen St Brooklyn Fulton St Jamaica Jackson Ave Long Island City

Houston & Texas Central First Mortgage Bonds Notice of Drawn Bonds

The Houston and Texas Central Railroad Company announces bonds drawn for payment from sales proceeds of lands under a Trust Indenture with Central Trust Company of New York and the Southern Pacific Company. The bonds listed will be paid at 110 percent of par plus accrued interest upon presentation with coupons at 120 Broadway New York City. Interest ceases after May 14 1908.

Missouri Pacific Railway Company Consolidated South Carolina & Georgia Railroad Company Galveston, Houston & Henderson Railroad Cmpany Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railroad Company Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company Virginia West Virginia St. Louis & San American Sugar Refining Company Detroit, Mackinac & Marquette Railroad Company Home Insurance Company Canoe New York Produce Exchange Casualty Company of America Forty-seventh Street Realty Company Reagy New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Michigan Central Mercedita Sugar Company Interborough Realty Company Carnegie Trust Company Houston & Texas Central First Mortgage Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company Frederick PL Olcott Central Trust Company of New York Southern Pacific Company Broadway York City Ry R. SS. Lovett NEW York Athletic Club Central Park South N. Y M. S. Paine

Chicago Great Western extends debenture stock deposit date

By order of holders the deposit time for debenture stock with Bankers Trust Company at No 7 Wall Street is extended to close of business on April 6 1908. New York March 10 1908. Committee members William A Read Epwin M Bulkley George P Butler Frederick Hh Ecker Frederick W Whitridge secretary F E Mowle 25 Nassau Street New York Jol ine Larkin Ratebone Counsel.

Bankers Trust Company Wall Street New York City Richard Sutro William FE. Harrity Edward L. Fuller George Cator Fairfax S. Landstreet William Fanshawe Erie Electric Motor Company New York _ Security and Trust Company NEW Yoork Trust Company F. J. Horne New York William A. Read Epwin M. Bulkley George P. Butler Frederick Hh, Ecker Frederick W. Whitridge Committee F. E. Mowle Nassau Street Joline , Larkin & Ratebone Aniil Clarence Gcadrpy William M. Hazelton Treas Rer

Dividend Declarations From Two New York Banks

The American Locomotive Company announces a quarterly dividend of one and one quarter percent on preferred stock payable April 21, 1909 to holders of record April 4, 1905 with transfer books closing April 4, 1908 and reopening April 22, 1908. The New York Produce Exchange Bank declares a three percent semi annual dividend plus one percent extra payable April 15 with transfer books closed April 7 to 15.

American Locomotive Company Broadway New York T. Catlaway NEW York F Product Exchange Bank New York Produce Exchange Bank John R. Wood Thompson-Starrett. Company Wall Street H. D. Rabbitt International Paper Company Traisfer Hyyde

Fifth Avenue Branch Offers Letters of Credit and Vault Boxes

The Fifth Avenue Branch of The Farmers Loan and Trust Company at 475 Fifth Avenue near 1st Street markets travelers letters of credit and guarantees. Foreign money exchange and express cheques available. Vault boxes for customers’ use offered at this location.

Fifth Avenue The Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company 1St Street

Lincoln Trust Company Special Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice of special meeting of stockholders of Lincoln Trust Company at 208 Fifth Avenue New York on April 16 1908 to vote on reducing capital from 1500000 to 1000000 and consider other propositions. surplus to be reserved for corporate purposes. Dated New York March 16 1908 signed Frane Til? President and Joseph Z Bray Secretary.

Lincoln Treat Company Fifth Avenue Manhattan State of New York

Union Trust Notice to Inspectors at Fifth Avenue Office

Notice is hereby given to the officers of the Union Trust Company to report to the office at Fifth Avenue New York on Friday April 10 or 12 as the document shows. The message references inspectors and a safe deposit company with a file number and date.

Fifth Avenue New York The Union Trust Posit Company Company Nue Neon Ction

Partnership Admission Notice for GLF. WINMILL & CO.

New York March 31 1908 notice states Phil Lipse Eb N Greens and Chichester C Kerr admitted as general partners in the firm GLF. WINMILL & CO Bankers located at 20 Broad Street Manhattan New York City County State.

Phillipse EB. N. Greens Chichester C.kerr GLF. Winmill & CO Broad Street Borough of Manhattan New York

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