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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1908

Page

9

Freight rate debate lingers on Wall Street trading

In a day of mixed sentiment on Wall Street traders focused on the freight rate question with hopes for higher earnings. Bloomberg related mentions of Consolidated Gas and bonds show cautious optimism while some see signs of broader recovery through improving collections and a better fall outlook.

Finances of the City Under State Inquiry

A legislative committee will investigate New York City finances starting September. The panel will study the Controller's office and the Sinking Fund Commission to determine assets and liabilities and reform the bookkeeping system. It will also review the issuance of special revenue bonds and related contracts. An injunction dispute involving Mayor McClellan and Controller Metz was adjourned.

Murray Hill Hotel Owen Cassidy Schuyler Edwin A. Merritt, Jr Assembly Wrren I. Lee Brooklyn Martin Saxe New York Patrick H. McCarren Kings William M. Bennet James Oliver George M. Palmer Schoharie Palmer Sinking Fund Commission Saxe Metz David Meyer McClellan Supreme Court Erlanger

American Shipbuilding Drops After Dividend. Quaker Oats Slumps

In Chicago on July 17, American Shipbuilding fell to 41 after touching 42 percent, while Quaker Oats traded at 124 percent. Other stocks were roughly steady, but exchange activity was quieter. Bradstreet's weekly failures totaled 258 in the United States, with most firms having capital under $5,000 and a broad regional spread.

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Cleveland Bank Assigns After Run on Vault

The Farmers and Merchants' Banking Company at 3837 West Twenty fifth Street failed to open as a run drained its vault. A deed of assignment placed Ed ward S. Putney as receiver in insolvency court. Capital was 100000 dollars with assets and liabilities around 300000 each. Securities not realized yet may pay all depositors in full.

Cleveland Ohio Farmers and Merchants’ Banking Company West

Mining Stock Closings and Exchange Transactions

The New York Times reports closing quotations for mining stocks with numerous listings across Western mines and districts. Prices show varied yields from Belcher and Tonopah to Goldfield and Crown Point, alongside silver bars and Mexican dollars. The Colorado Springs exchange lists local bids and asks with Isabella, Elkton, and Portland influences noted.

PAN Ethca Hildnesses —Co Justice Eeu Emee Kentucky Anders Lady Wash Geneee Best & Belcher Belcher Occidental Galedonia Wees OF Overman Iid Potos Oye ROYOT Savaro Sale Satel Confidence Sag Belcher Con Cal Toi Sierra Nevada Imperial St. Louis Crown-Point Uniton Cong Sa Higet Gould & Curry Hale & Norcro Yellow Jacket Tonopah Gollfield Mines Jit Butler McNgnara Lone Star Csv Sandstorm Cwewesg St. Ives Dante Isabella Was Elkton Portland el Paso Rawlings

Capital Surplus and Profits Reported with Key Figures

The financial snippet lists capital, surplus, undivided profits, circulation, and deposits with amounts including 9,089,291.15 in deposits and 1,212,489.48 in another line. Signatories include E. F. C. Young as president, Geo. T. Smith as vice president, and E. Edwards as cashier.

E. F. C. Young Geo. T. Smith E. Edwards

Brooklyn Banks Report Financials for July 1908

National Brooklyn reports loans and investments from other banks and cash reserves totaling 8.56 million. Capital stock remains 000.00 with surplus and profits 4.29. Deposits amount to 8.56 million, led by President Alex D. Seymour and vice presidents Andrew D. Baird J. Henry Dick with J. C. Nightingale as cashier.

First National Bank Jersey City N. J Ee Brooklyn Ey National Brooklyn N. Y Ae Oe Rces Liar Iiite S. Capital Alex. D. Seymour Andrew D Baird J. Henry Dick J. C. Nightingalre

Condensed Financial Statement of The Mercantile National Bank

The document presents a detailed loan and deposit balance sheet for The Mercantile National Bank, listing assets such as loans and discounts, bonds, reserves, and cash items, along with liabilities including deposits, notes, and certificates. It shows figures for capital, surplus, undivided profits, and the state of national banknotes outstanding, with signatures from the cashier and directors validating the sworn statement.

United States Ings Secerees United States State of New York F. Werner B. F. Werner E. D. Junior Kings County New York County G. Vintschger Jas. E. Nichols MO. H. Seed U. S SRNR State of New York Walter F. Albl Rtsen Walter F. Albertsen Arthur W. McKay Neary Castiler Pealee de Posits Hionds Securities Eetecs Deepos

Market and Fulton Resources From Bank Ledger

Ledger-like summary lists loans and investments with amounts due from banks and bankers, clearing house exchanges, and banking house cash and reserve. Captures capital stock surplus and profits regulation values. Names A Gilbert president R A Barker vice president T J Stevens cashier J H Carr assistant cashier.

River National Bank New York U. S S. Gieceveress Bankers Clearing House Exchanges Banking House A. Gilbert R. A. Barker T. J. Stevens

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