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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
11
A broker reports a steady investment tilt toward good stocks as institutions buy blocks for clients not for quick profits but to prepare for renewed prosperity. Bond market intrigue surrounds a $300,000 mortgage issue from a Midwestern road, possibly treasury-owned, traded around 96 with quick resales, amid broader optimism and cautious railroad commentary on idle freight cars and market timing.
Attorneys for Reading Jersey Central Lehighton Valley Delaware Lackawanna Western coal roads aid Attorney General Bonaparte in a case to test the constitutionality of the commodity clause. They supply records on charter privileges and coal land bonds, with Lehigh Valley proving complexity across multiple acts since 1819. Central Railroad of New Jersey counsel Robert De Forest leads discussions with the Attorney General.
Spot copper rises to 585 pounds while futures stand at 58 16s. per ton. Tin gains about 16s for spot and 1 pound for futures. lead and spelter show strength. Warrants unchanged as Cleveland dips to 55s. New York Metal Exchange bids and asks listed for copper and related metals with mixed movement from prior day.
Gilber t B Eliott formerly of Blake Reeves now operates offices at 34 Pine Street. H A Tucker of Fucker Hays & Co Boston and John M Dudley of Homans & have joined as stock exchange area members. W B Thompson returns from copper mine work including Cumberland Elyan Nevada Consolidated. New York and Richmond Gas Company reports year ended Dec 31 earnings 250053 expenses 158245 net 97065 interest 63460 net profit 34348.
Washington May 14 The Senate resumes work on a joint resolution to suspend the commodities clause of the railroad rate law with votes on the bill and amendments postponed to tomorrow The Inter State Commerce Commission submits a statement from B F Brush receiver of the Western Maryland Railroad denying noncompliance with the commodities clause Brush claims his prior reply was misinterpreted during a telephone inquiry
The Boston stock market saw brisk demand for local copper shares led by Butte producers Amalgamated Butte Coalition and North Butte. Copper Range advanced two points while Calumet and Arizona rose three. The index closed near the day’s high with a buoyant tone.
European bourses show a cheerful session with prices trending up as money remains abundant. London reports strong copper shares led by Rio Tinto and gains for Amalgamated and Anaconda on American cues. Paris and Berlin portray firmer course with active trading amid lower private discount and gold demand.
The Bank of England reports a net fall in total reserve by £168,000 and declines across circulation £272,000 bullion £340,118 other securities £622,000 and other deposits £925,000. Public deposits rise £381,000 and notes reserve fall £58,000 while Government securities rise £260,000. The reserve to liability ratio stands at 61.12 percent, up from 50.92 percent.
Paris May 14 The Bank of France reports notes in circulation down 28 525 000f Treasury deposits up 43 850 000f general deposits down 20 550 000f gold in hand up 33 200 600f silver in hand up 2 075 000f bills discounted down 22 265 000f advances down 16 175 000f
In early trade grain markets show a mixed tone as export demand lifts prices. Wheat quotes rise with No 2 red at 1.04 in New York and hogshead booms on 40 loads reportedly taken for export, though only about 389 confirmed. Corn futures gain as Chicago arrivals meet expectations and interior totals reach 240,000 bushels.
A special meeting of Havana Central Railroad Company stockholders is set for June 15 to approve bonds up to 3 500 000 secured by mortgage on the company's property. The issue will collateralize a 6 percent three year note issue not exceeding 515 000 with details still to be settled.
Cotton futures fluctuated with a new bull high then weakness in the afternoon as English cables warned of poor conditions. The day closed 6 to 30 points lower with about 480000 bales traded. New Orleans rose 10 points after the close. Spot markets varied across cities with modest gains in several hubs and steady to firmer tones in others.
Colorado Springs May 14 special to The New York Times lists closing quotes on the local exchange with bids and asks for Dante El Paso Vindicator Elkton Portland Findlay and Rawlinss among others. The fragment shows varied figures including 7% 8 and 58144 59 for multiple listings.
Board of Directors of American Express declares a 3.00 per share dividend payable July 1 1908 to shareholders of record May 29 1908. Adams Express closes transfer books from 3 PM May 18 1908 to June 1 1908. Rash W Rowe treasurer announces.
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