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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
11
The market shows widespread apathy with Union Pacific trades few and small amid expectations of new stock subscriptions. Traders note mixed signals from the steel industry while a noted financier doubts a rapid recovery, and a humorous but cautionary tale links stock tips to a medium’s trance and past bears.
The Housesmiths Union alleges the wage law was broken on a contract tied to 59 North River piers. Walter Drew cites the open shop approach and contractor practices as violations. He claims the open shop policy undermines union provisions and notes actions by the Marshall Company and associates.
Directors propose a reduced quarterly dividend of one half of 1 percent payable in stock rather than cash. June 20 record date set. net revenues declined by 200000 with a larger prior decrease, while bond interest and prior payments influence the new rate. Mohawk Mining also declares a $2.50 per share dividend payable July 10 to holders of record June 20, reflecting prior metal slump.
Discussion of Gould Harriman relations and possible agreements along with the Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway bond listing. Reports that receivers will base offices in Cleveland and Pittsburgh, while financial markets debate Goulds railroad strategy and bond issuance details.
Market volatility in grains driven by conflicting crop and weather signals. Heavy rains hit Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska while Missouri reports black rust. Iowa Winter wheat at 101 vs 91 last year Spring 100 vs 95. Northwest and Canada turn sentiment favorable causing a rapid late break. Export loads about twelve. Budapest higher Berlin lower Liverpool off. Cash wheat No 2 red 98 cents elevator 99. Corn prices firm then weak with noon retreat. Iowa crop condition 2 vs 88 last year. Chicago receipts near estimates interior 601000 bushels versus 1.54 million year ago. Liverpool up 44 cents Friday. No 2 corn New York bid at nominal in elevator.
The following issues were admitted to listing including Southern Railway Company bonds of 5.4 million due 1955 and other issues such as American Telephone and Telegraph 10 million convertible 4 percent bonds and Brooklyn Union Gas 3 million debentures with diversified preferred and common stock. Total listed value reaches 29.59 million to date.
The Metal Exchange shows advances in copper and lead prices yesterday with spot and futures gains. London copper spot and futures rose from Tuesday’s close while tin and nickel quoted. Newark bids and asks compare with the prior day showing slight strength in some copper categories.
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