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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
11
Brokers report subdued activity as sentiment tilts cautious with conservative trading and sporadic orders. Analysts note a city bond issue affecting the bond market and speculate on a 4.30 percent basis though most bonds will be sold.
The Chicago Knickerbocker Ice Company loses Thomas influence as Q F Thomas and two associates fail to win reelection at the annual meeting. New directors are F W Upham, R Chatham, and John W Gary. Control now rests with Western Ice collateral bonds and Thomas creditors amid looming bondholder divisions.
A small advertisement notes a stenographer service may ease business worries. The ad directs inquiries to telephone 1000 Bryant, suggesting a practical office help offering.
The Southern Pacific Company released its year end report showing gross earnings of 124,042,797 with net 83,117,301 and a surplus after fixed charges of 29,097,599. Heavy rains in California, Nevada, and Oregon damaged roadbeds, costing 3,152,020, while repairs to the Colorado River break and expansion projects boosted construction spending by over 21 million.
Nevada Conoli dated Copper Company stockholders approve raising capital from 6.5 million to 8 million dollars adding 300000 shares of 35 dollars par value. new 3 million dollars ten year convertible bonds at 6 percent dated April 1 1908 secured by first mortgage to Bankers Trust Company trustee. record holders Feb 17 1908 may subscribe with 50 percent payments due March 10 and April 20. bonds convertible before April 1 1918 at $10 per share. underwritten by Trippe & Co of 25 Wall Street for bankers group.
The bulletin lists mileage figures and financials for multiple lines including Buffalo Rochester & Pea, Mobile & Ohio, St Louis Southwestern, Toledo Peoria & Western, Southern Pacific, and Great Northern System. It reports weekly and monthly totals, gross income, charges, surpluses, dividends, and net surplus across railroad companies with figures for January and year-end balances.
Legal notice outlines a dispute involving Theee Loan and Trust Company and several William Street properties. Branch offices listed at 475 Fifth Avenue New York and 78 Rue de Fellen letters of credit and bills of exchange are referenced along with cable transfers.
An unclear fragment mentions authorized capital and subscribed capital for PS Bart G C 1 E with ambiguous context. The readable text provides few specific details about the entity. No dates or actions are evident to anchor a complete summary.
London money supplies tightened while discount rates rose amid expectations of gold moving to France and South America. Stocks fell slightly on a poor Bank statement. American shares steadied but dull. Paris faced heavy prices on Moroccan rumors. Bombay Bank of Bombay discount rose to 9 percent.
The Weather Bureau forecast for Friday and Saturday covers North Carolina to Texas with fair conditions and light to fresh winds in several states. Cotton prices closed steady with a net decline of 11/12 point after fluctuations. 200000 bales traded locally, with exports 5000 bales above port receipts and spot markets showing mixed steady rates across Mobile Savannah Norfolk Augusta New Orleans Galveston Memphis.
Wheat and corn prices showed irregular moves with early declines of about one cent per bushel. A late rally followed export activity and durum sales, while Duluth and Buffalo reported strong durum interest. Cash markets in New York held steady with No 2 red at about 1.00 to 1.02 and No 2 corn around 60 to 63 cents.
London reports a drop in total reserve by 1 077 000 pounds and a bullion decrease of 950 559 pounds, with a rise in circulation of 127 000. Public deposits gain 1 798 000 while notes in reserve fall 1 054 000. discount rate stays at 4 percent. Paris notes a fall in notes in circulation by 38 525 000 francs and a treasury deposit rise of 42 175 000 francs, with gold in hand up 34 675 000 francs and bills discounted down 185 225 000 francs.
Copenhagen authorities report the Copenhagen Freeholders Bank has temporarily suspended payments due to heavy withdrawals. The bank's capital is listed at 5 million dollars, signaling financial distress at the institution.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway seeks list of 10.6 million dollars of refunding bonds due 1934. Three memberships transferred: Samuel J. Stiebel, H. C. Kretschmar, Alfred Hirschmann. Libaire & Co. elects Charles A. Libaire. Sidney B. Levy joins Consolidated Exchange. Ex dividend on American Locomotive and fourteenth installment on Great Northern Railway receipts. Lincoln Trust increases capital to 1.5 million with stock offered to stockholders. directors underwrite.
Copper prices eased with spot down 10s and futures 7s 6d while spot pig tin closed at £130 2s 6d and futures £120 10s. Lead held at £14 123 6d, spelter £20 1s 6d, iron warrants firm, and New York Metal Exchange quotes show slight shifts from the previous day.
A New York Times appeal asks readers to report missing items, positions, rooms, and other requests daily by calling 1000 Bryant and a representative.
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