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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1907
Page
17
The market moved little after the bank statement with prices held by cautious traders. Analysts noted passive support, a lack of aggressive buying, and a near-absent public interest as bears and bulls hesitated.
A Rock Island tied-aid to the Chicago and Alton was scrapped after Interstate Commerce Commission signals. Union Pacific officials defend legality while asserting Rock Island favored competition and control now rests with Rock Island interests. Harriman representatives questioned, stockholder meetings unlikely before October.
Paterson June 15 stockholders of United Shoe Machinery Company elected directors for the coming year at Paterson Safe Deposit and Trust. The annual report shows net earnings of 4,183,000 with March total resources at 32,308,142, up from 26,488,087 the prior year. The president notes stronger domestic and international demand and increased inventories.
Salt Lake City June 15 stockholders of the Union Pacific Railway Company voted to issue 100 million dollars in new stock to cover present and planned line improvements. The move confirms a directorate decision made last month.
Reports to the New York Clearing House show 83 national banks participated in the week ended June 15 1907 with official figures released under Section 16 of the Constitution. The Associated Banks of the City of New York are among those referenced in the summarised reports.
London markets ease as consols lead declines amid gold exports to Egypt and weak foreigners. Americans fall on New York losses while bullion withdrawals total £230,000. Paris opens weak on dissolution fears with Russian imperials unquoted and three percent rentes at 94 francs 8 centimes.
The Berlin stock exchange showed irregular tone with declines in some departments amid talk of the possible dissolution of the Russian Parliament. Iron and coal shares rose on news of a French order for locomotives in Germany. London exchange at 20 marks 46 pfennig. discounts show short bills at 4 percent and three month bills at 4.35 percent.
ST PETERSBURG June 15 prices on the Bourse remained weak with Imperial 4s opening at 701 3 and slipping to 70 6, while industrials declined steadily across the board signaling cautious market sentiment.
The Federal Weather Bureau forecasts fair to showers across the Cotton States for Sunday and Monday with winds ranging from light to fresh on coastlines. The cotton market opened barely steady and closed with a net decline, sentiment unsettled on July rumors and visible supplies. Sales were around 200,000 bales, with English spot sales of 10,000 bales including 5,000 for speculation and export.
Utah Consolidated fell to 0 percent, down 2 on the day and 8 for the week, Amalgamated 81 percent with a 1 point daily drop and 5 point weekly loss, Bingham off 1 percent to 13 percent, La Salle at a new low near 12 percent, Quincy at 110 with 4 point weekly decline, Gessola at 119 down 6, United Shoe Machinery at 66 and 64 percent, American Telephone rights eased to 40 cents with quiet trading at 104.
Wheat opened lower and fell up to 1% on July futures in New York and Chicago before midday buying reversed the slide. Berlin and Liverpool show declines amid heat wind rumors from Kansas. Cash wheat in New York closed with No. 2 red at 95 cents and No. 1 Northern at 1.04% dollars. Corn traded in December at 58% of the first of the season, down 1% from yesterday, with futures and export demand supporting a late rally as shorts covered. Receipts at Chicago exceeded estimates. live cattle were slightly lower. No. 2 corn in New York closed at 60% elevator and 61% FOB, No. 2 white at 2 cents, No. 2 yellow at 6 to 6.10, FOB.
A stock exchange age membership held by August H has been posted for William H. The application shows base details dated 16 ty and refers to an Les Ex special wn to inf 20100 Sean Seepoe at Sas 1048 of People's Car.
Transactions on the Produce Exchange stock department totaled 6 100 shares split among three mining issues. Prices showed the opening highs and lows with last trades noted, including Rica and Mints stocks, while close bid and asked levels were reported for the prime issues.
The report lists investments held as executor, administrator, guardian, receiver, trustee, or depositary, with asset totals including accrued interest and commissions. Liabilities total 53,480,125.58 and deposits on which interest is paid amount to 43,134,541.71, with reserves and attestations by officers John W. Castles and William C. Edwards sworn June 12, 1907.
June 15 Baltimore United Railways revenue items feature in a brief market update. Northern Central Railway shares declined 1 percent while Fidelity and Deposit Company fell slightly. Trading volume shows 147 shares and bonds totaling $17,000. Other lines include references to Cantonville Traction and miscellaneous listings with unclear figures.
Washington reports today that national banknotes redeemed total 846,083 dollars while government receipts from internal revenue reach 9,057,882 dollars and customs 1,060,151 dollars. Expenditures stand at 1,820,000 dollars with a treasury reserve fund of 150 million in gold and bullion and total trust funds around 682,051,598 dollars. Deposits in national banks amount to 183,470,000 dollars as the Philippines treasury awaits reimbursement and current liabilities are listed pending further detail.
The statement lists figures for the week ended June 14 showing the Van Norden Trust Company’s averages: loans and purchases 1,657,400. deposits with other NYC banks and trust companies 1,079,800. total deposits 7,030,500. The text notes investments excluding real estate and level-tender notes and tanknotes.
Controller Metz opened advertising for a $29,000,000 bond sale set for June 28. The issue consists of 20 million for municipal purposes, 4 million for water supply, 1.6 million for subway construction, and 500,000 for the New York Public Library. Two million in assessment bonds are included. Interest at 4 percent applies, coupons form.
Lost or stolen in transit six percent gold bonds of the Guayaquil and Quito R R Co valued at 1000 each. Bonds numbered 7847 9661 to 9667 5013 11353 11354 11296 11297 11373 10686 11305 10687 7734 to 7738 1306 4136 10422 to 10425 10310 to 10315 3322 11808 11809 3670 3671 3672. Do not negotiate or cash. Notify Chubb and Sons at 5 South William Street New York City.
A charter list shows multiple banks and firms including Windsor Trust, Bowling Green Trust, U S Casualty, Metropolitan Bank, Texas Pacific Coal, Consolidated National Bank, Royal Baking Powder, City Investing, American Axe and Tool, and Texas exchanges. These entities appear in a historical catalog as potential sale or partnership candidates.
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