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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
12
Market opening gains gave way as Southern Railway securities tumbled. Consolidated 6 percent bonds dropped from 94 to 86, preferred from 86 1/2 to 80, and common shares fell sharply amid broader railroad distress and fears of a financial readjustment.
The New York Stock Exchange listings for Friday January 10 1908 show scattered prices and volumes with numerous figures and abbreviations. The chaotic screen includes percentages and stock codes alongside erratic punctuation, reflecting the era’s tense trading atmosphere and data transmission quirks.
Nevada Utah copper shares showed active trading with prices rising despite a slight pullback. Nevada-Utah stock moved to 4 1/2 by close after 16 000 shares traded. Cumberland-Ely reached 7 1/4 with 6 000 shares. Nevada gold stocks and Consolidated Steamship bonds weakened.
A historical ledger style report lists bond transactions on Friday January 10 1908 at the New York Stock Exchange. It names bonds such as American Tobacco Brooklyn Ferry Boston Copper British Colt Copper and others with varied quantities and figures indicating trading activity. The dense entry preserves the period's market record style and entity names.
Copper metal advanced in London with spot up 7s 6d and futures 2s 6d, closing at spot £62 7s 6d and futures £62 17s 6d. Pig tin eased to £122 5s spot and £123 5s futures, while lead and spelter held steady at £14 and £19 7s 6d. Iron warrants dull. Middlesboro and standard foundry near unchanged. stock listings and various mining securities referenced.
Closing quotations show no transactions for many government bonds and stocks. Listings include Panama Canal, Adams Exp, Am. Malt, Am. G T, and others with varied percentages and prices. Total sales figures and comparison to last year are noted, alongside numerous ticker-like references and partial prices.
Trading showed larger volume with a broadly firmer tone beyond copper stocks. Notable gains included Utah copper shares and the 1st Massachusetts Gas hitting a new high. other active issues featured American Telephone, Bell Tel, and various New England lines with mixed price moves amid a general uptrend.
The notice announces calendar actions including today’s book closing and dividends payable by American Cement Co East Pennsylvania Railroad Lehigh Valley Railroad on common and preferred stock plus a special meeting for Architectural Engineering Co.
Money on call figures show loans widely funding at 5 percent with time money at 6.6 percent for sixty and ninety days and 6.4 percent for four to six months. Mercantile paper quoted nominally at 8 to 10 percent for four to six months. Clearing House shows exchanges at $230,862,380 with a balance of $8,808,472 and a Treasury debit of $552,140. Sterling exchange firm with various quotes. Continental exchange figures listed for Francs and reichsmarks with mixed premia and discounts. Exchange on New York at Boston and other cities given with small discounts or premiums.
Silver was quoted in London at 255 16d per ounce and in New York at 54 50 per ounce. Mexican dollar rates show 4 1/2.
The week's currency shifts show banks holding between 8 and 11 million dollars. The Wall Street Journal notes a gain in cash held by banks, with inflows from the interior and distributions to major cities. Sub Treasury operations and customs deposits affected the totals, while pension payments and customs receipts rose.
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