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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
13
Bright interest in railway and industrial issues dominated todays quotations with many issues showing fractional gains. Notable activity included several rail and steel stocks trading near mixed levels as government bond prices edged higher and several large cap issues held firm amid cautious trading for the session.
Insurgent Group 2 bankers pick J. C. Leggett Cuba Allegany Co and William B. Thompson Yonkers for banker and lay director posts at the Federal Reserve. Regular nominees Treman Ithaca Brewster New York and F B Peabody Troy favored by large-city supporters. Meeting in Utica follows bid to curb Wall Street influence among 60 represented banks.
Dun's Review reports brighter sentiment in commercial and industrial centers with expanded trade volume. New England mills show stronger activity, orders rise, and idle machinery declines while leather and dry goods markets strengthen. wage and footwear distribution increase amid warmer weather and a healthier retail outlook.
National City Bank engaged at the Sub-Treasury $2,000,000 in gold coin yesterday for Paris. The consignment will be shipped on next Tuesday. On the present movement $20,500,000 has been supplied by the Sub-Treasury and Assay Office for transfer to Europe.
The document details the 1913 issuance of $10,000,000 of 6 percent Cumulative Preference Shares by the company to fund subsidiary expansions. It notes exchange rights for Ordinary Shares, total issued capital, and consolidated reserves, with earnings and asset figures through 1913 and projections for higher net income. It also lists subsidiary reserves and a large accumulated surplus supporting the growth of tramway, light and power operations and vehicle fleets.
The board records appreciation for the efficient services of Mr. F A Huntress Vice-President and Rio de Janeiro officials of the Rio de Janeiro Tramway Light and Power Company Limited and Mr. W N Walmsley General Manager and Sao Paulo officials of the Sao Paulo Tramway Light and Power Company Limited and the Sao Paulo Electric Company Limited for their service in Brazil.
A historical financial note shows authorized capital stock of 1,160,400 shares of 100 each totaling 110,000,000 with six percent cumulative preference shares. It lists head office expenses, interest, discounts, exchanges, and dividends on preference shares Nos. 1 2 4 at 1 1 2 per cent and other share dividends. Includes balance transfers and revenue from securities, plus interest on advances to subsidiaries totaling 11,266,138.44. The balance sheet references W. S. Andrews & Co. as accountants in Toronto.
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