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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
11
Active rumor and selective optimism shape a volatile session on Wall Street. Analysts note profit taking amid uneven strength as Union Pacific earnings loom and speculative chatter hints at abroad bond placements. Brokers doubt lasting gains, while private dispatches suggest improving conditions and possible mill reopenings.
The Pennsylvania Company submits its 1907 report showing gross earnings of 51,887,482.54, up 5,300,626.32 from 1906, operating expenses 36,935,628.82, up 4,045,500.43, and net earnings from operation 14,401,803.72, up 1,254,125.89. Tonnage rose by 7,541,000 tons and passenger numbers increased significantly.
National banks in this city plan to organize as a currency association under the Aldrich Vreeland law. The move aims to prepare emergency circulation while avoiding signs of financial distress. Banks expect reduced bond secured circulation and debate whether interest on government deposits is required under the new act.
The New York Times reports Colorado Springs quotes for Elkton Isabella El Paso Rawlins Findlay and Vindicates with bids and asks noted. Prices appear as fractions and percentages reflecting market activity today.
United States Steel and allied manufacturers led a price reduction in bars from 1.00 to 1.40 per hundred pounds and lowered small shapes in step, aiming to hold demand from smaller firms. Chairman Gary stressed overall prices won’t decline and that the move targets retaining business previously lost to smaller concerns.
Cleveland June 2 A four dollar per ton cut in bar steel went into effect immediately. John R Scott of Carnegie Steel confirmed the move, tied to the Pittsburg rate of 1.60 per hundred pounds, new price 1.40. The change affects manufacturers stock and may trigger further reductions in bar iron billets and plates as prices readjust.
The cotton market rose after the Government June acreage and crop report, closing up 20 to 33 points. Daily sales were about 850,000 bales with a steady opening. prices ranged across futures with varied highs and lows. Local spot cotton traded quietly at 11.50 cents mid upland and 11.75 cents middling Gulf amid mixed Southern market signals.
At the annual meeting of Central and South American Telegraph Company stockholders retiring directors were re elected. Anson V W Hard Jr joined the firm Taylor Smith Evans. American Telephone and Telegraph bonds were admitted to quotation. United States Trust Company directors re elected. Speyer Co reported European subscriptions to National Railways of Mexico bonds near fourteen million pounds. W Emlen Roosevelt became vice president of Mexican Telegraph replacing Charles Lanier who resigned. United Cigar Stores officers elected president George J Whelan and a slate of officers including Louis Biel Edward Wise and W J Posey.
The note provides two street locations, 18 Bishopsgate Street in London and Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, without accompanying event details, dates, or entities. The fragment suggests contact points or offices but lacks a narrative or outcome to report.
Notice to show cause why duplicate stock certificate should not be issued for five shares in the name of Edward Felix Stephens. Frances Martin at 728 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn N Y is the contact.
The Delaware and Eastern Construction Company, formed in Albany, is incorporated with $200,000 capital. Directors include William Sibbert and D Fleurenstein of Brooklyn and William C Relvea of New York. The firm plans a coal carrying Delaware and Eastern Railroad from Wilkes Barre to Schenectady, over the Delaware and Hudson.
Bullish sentiment rose on rain damage reports in the Southwest. Liverpool Berlin and Budapest markets moved, with a 250 000 bushel decrease noted. Minneapolis stock weak and primary receipts about half of last year. Export base 20 loads reported. No 2 red wheat values listed for New York and Duluth. Corn outlook firmer as receipts at interior points shrink versus last year.
The International and Great Northern Railroad Company announces most second mortgage bonds are deposited under the March 2 1908 agreement and that Farmers' Loan and Trust Company certificates have joined NYSE lists. The period to deposit is extended to July 1 1908 and later deposits are at the committee's discretion with penalties as fixed by the committee. Dated New York May 28 1908.
The Butte Coalition Mining Company for the year ended December 31 shows total income of 1,493,345 with a gain of 468,631 from the prior year. After taxes and costs, net income stands at 1,461,465 and year end balance at 1,456,367. Dividends paid reach 1,650,000, up 850,000 from 1906. Mining output includes 19,416,377 pounds of copper, 444,809 ounces of silver, and 2,480 ounces of gold.
Auction sale conducted by Adrian H Muller & Co. on Wednesday at noon. List includes Metropolis Bank stock, various railroad bonds, Metropolitan Street Railway, Wabash, Central Hudson, Chesebrough Building, Broad Exchange, and many other securities. Also covers assignment of interest of W & Partridge and related guarantees.
The board declares a preferred stock quarterly dividend of one and a half percent payable July 1 1908 to holders of record June 20 1908. Cheques mailed. J E Tucker treasurer. Also a four percent dividend on common stock payable July 1 1908 to stockholders of record June 24 1908, H D Babbitt secretary and treasurer.
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