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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
11
The article describes a weary trading session with profits taken cautiously and stop less orders nearly as offers. It notes traders, professionals, and big interests show mixed signals while cotton speculation and Rock Island collateral rumors influence market nerves. A broker’s summary of factors shaping bets on stocks hints at a cautious bull bias and growing doubt.
Grain prices and receipts from Canada to New York show mixed wheat and corn activity. Wheat in Manitoba rains hindered harvest while Saskatchewan reported activity and European prices fluctuated. No. 2 red and No. 1 Northern wheat quotes range around $1.00 to $1.25 in New York and Duluth, with freight variations. Interior corn receipts fell versus last year and No. 2 corn in New York traded around 81 cents in elevator and 90 cents FOB.
London market shows steady discounts and firmer investment demand aided by Paris buying while Turkish securities falter. Southern Pacific hits 100 in early trading but New York selling drags values later. money markets hold at 2½ percent discount with bar silver near 241 16d per ounce. Berlin Boerse bars are reported strong and active today.
London market yesterday quoted Camp Bird at 0 12 pence in pounds, Esperanza 0 11 3, Somboy 1 5, Dolores 1 10, El Oro 4 6 3, and Stratton's Ind at 0 10. These figures reflect American mining stocks in London trading.
The Bank of France in Paris reports week to week changes with notes in circulation down 59.45 million francs, Treasury deposits up 26.98 million, general deposits up 9.88 million, gold on hand up 8.93 million, silver on hand down 0.58 million, bills discounted up 6.73 million, and advances down 13.95 million francs.
The Bank of England report indicates total reserve up £867,000 while circulation falls £873,000. Bullion rises £403,467 and other securities drop £782,000, with other deposits up £167,000 and public deposits down £8,000. Notes reserve increases £804,000 and Government securities stay unchanged. reserve to liability ratio climbs to 60.22 percent from 48.60 percent.
Wayne Circuit Court Judge Mandel dissolves the injunction restraining Hayden Stone & Co from disposing of collateral securities valued about 1.675 million dollars held for Cameron Currie & Co loans. Receiver Austin ordered to sell with an expert watchdog and hearing set for Currie & Co bankruptcy.
The letter targets T. W. Lawson accusing him of manipulating stock pitches and advertising to sell shares. It cites Yukon, Nevada Utah, Arizona Consolidated, and National stock performance, noting brokers were busy selling stocks he promotes. It asks readers to draw their own conclusions about public trust and risk.
Cotton prices closed little changed after a quiet session with slight August gains and scattered futures moves. Sales reached about 175000 bales as New Orleans bought, while regional markets showed varied activity from Galveston to Memphis with prices around 10 to 11 cents a pound.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast shows mixed conditions across states. North Carolina eastern regions fair with local showers in the west. South Carolina Georgia fair with local showers. Louisiana local showers. Utah showers then cooler then fair. Oklahoma Arkansas showers Friday likely through Saturday. Indiana fair Friday with cooler winds Saturday. Illinois fair with northeast cooler. Lower Michigan fair with Saturday night showers. Upper Michigan fair with variable winds. Wisconsin fair with cooler eastern portion. Minnesota showers then fair with winds easterly. Iowa Missouri showers and cooler, then Saturday cooler. North and South Dakota local showers then fair warmer. Nebraska showers with cooler southern portion, Saturday probably fair. Kansas showers and cooler Friday then probably fair Saturday.
Wells Fargo and Co at its annual stockholders meeting reported net earnings of about 4,000,000 for the year ended July 31, down from 4,813,904 the prior year amid tough conditions. President Dudley Evans said future fiscal year ends will move to June 30 and accounting will be overhauled to meet Interstate Commerce Commission rules. Directors W De Forrest and A H Van Deventer were elected to replace the late H B Parsons and resigning Judge R L Lovett. W Zimmersonn named Secretary and Treasurer.
In San Francisco on August 13 the official closing quotations for mining stocks were announced, detailing prices and changes for a range of mining shares.
Arthur Williams, chief inspector of the New York Edison Company, has been elected president and general manager of Union Electric and Power Company of St. Louis. He also serves as president of the National Electric Light Association.
The Metal Exchange shows copper sliding for both spot and nearby deliveries with a dull market mood. In London, spot copper rose 7s 6d to £60 12s 6d, futures up 7s 6d to £61 7s 6d, while pig tin edges down 15s to £136 15s and futures at £156 11s 6d. lead remains firm at £18 11s 8d. speller unclear.
A 1908 account describes a bold ad campaign for National Stock driving large-volume orders across Boston New York and Philadelphia. The operator claims to hold prices high while new buyers flood in, forecasting staged price steps and eventual triumph over the System as public demand surges.
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