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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1908

Page

13

Wall Street Reports Include Big Bank Loan Jump

The article notes a sharp rise of more than 21 million dollars in Clearing House bank loans by Friday, largely tied to financing of stocks and bonds from London and European centers. It cites St Paul and Great Northern gains, refutes James estate sale rumors, and mentions cheerful Balkan cables and Rand gold output as supporting factors for a recovering financial scene.

Wall Street London Union Pacific Harriman St.Paul Inter-Stateommerce Commission Great Northern D. Willis James Mr. James Mr. Hill Stock Exchange Arthur Curtiss James James Northern Pacific New York Times Philadelphia Philadelphia Rapid Transit Union Traction BO Am Fae Bell Telephone Cambria Iron Sky Cambria Steel Electric Co of Electric Star Erie Iowa Central Lehigh Valley Traese Lehigh Valley Marsden Etter Phila. Rapid Transit Readine Ae Aa Southern Pacific Tonopah Mining Union Traction Coece United Gas Imp We 5 Steel

Bank Statement Shows Large Loan Increase and Cash Decline

The bank statement reports a weekly rise of 12.2 million in loans, a 6.1 million drop in cash, and a 7.6 million cut in surplus reserve bringing the surplus to 34.7 million. Friday figures show loans up by 21 million. The detailed week prior compared with last year’s week is noted.

Ous Taidhs Yomay Barr U.S Toansee Sukeaeen

Bankers Special Back from Denver Singers Celebrate Trip

New York Central official George W. Higgins returned to New York with a silver loving cup and praise from 40 bankers after a 4500 mile, two week convention trip. The Denver gathering pushed for guaranteed deposits debate, while social events and mine tours aided a lively journey.

George W. Higgins New York Central New York Bankers Boston Philadelphia Higgins Denver Bankers’ Special Moffat Road Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Col Colorado Springs Pike's Peak Cripple Creek Elkton Royal Gorge Glenwood

Customs ruling cites tare corrections after broader testing

The Board of United States General Appraisers sustained Steinhardt Brothers area protest, ruling tare on imported walnuts can be corrected if enough packages are tested. Judge Somerville requires representative samples from the whole importation and finds 200 of 3800 cases outweigh three cases tested, noting weight variation across box types.

Steinhardter Brothers New York Board of United States Genal Appraisers Somerville Har

Boston Manufacturing Stock Sales Weighed Down By Mixed Results

Special to The New York Times reports Boston stock activity this week shows Nashua Mfg Co, New Market Mfg Co, Pepperell Mfg Co, and Waltham Watch Co among listed manufacturers with varied figures.

New York Times Boston Nashua Mfg. Co New Market Mfg. Co Cececccuceswes Pepperell Mfg. Co Waltham Voatch Co

May Sever Joint Agreement Between Atlanta Birmingham and Seaboard

Bondholders of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic consider severing joint rate ties with Seaboard Air Line. Seaboard holds substantial investments in the Birmingham line and may influence steps to protect its stake. Bondholders face default on first mortgage bonds since Sept. 1 and potential foreclosure if no agreement by Dec. 1 is reached.

Atlanta Birmingham, & Atlantic Seaboard Air Line Hlders of Securities Birmingham & Atlantic Seaboard Atlanta-Birmingham Birmingham

Distillers' Dividend Withheld In Share Ownership Dispute

The Distillers Securities Company withholds dividend from unrecorded stock owners after notice of claim. The company will delay payment up to ten days after October 31, 1908 to allow transfer or assignment by the holder of record, then may extend withholding as agreed.

Distillers Securities Company The Stock Exchange Distillers’ Securities Company Houston Oil, Company OF Texas Houston Oil Company of Texas Houston Texas Oslock A. M Tneet Ne Phn J. A. Whitaker

Still Fewer Idle Freight Cars Reported

The American Railway Association committee reports a drop in idle freight cars from 173000 on Sept 16 to 133792 on Sept 30, a gain of about 40400 in two weeks. This follows a 50000 decline previously, reflecting rising rail traffic tied to large crop movements and indicating a total idle stock reduction from 600000 when including shop cars.

Committee American Railway Association

Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Earnings Report

Colorado Fuel and Iron Company declares in its annual report that gross earnings fell due to business stress while operating expenses dropped about one percent from the prior year. Operating income declined by roughly 31.5 million, but cost reductions offset the loss. nearly $300,000 was added to profit and loss. President Elborn states the firm is in splendid condition and maintenance plans will raise efficiency.

Denver Colorado Fuel and Tron Company Elborn

European Markets Rally on Optimistic Outlook

London shares rose with improved political prospects prompting bears to cover. Consols gained but closed near session lows as American securities opened firm and then fell back. Paris rentes at 95f and London exchange at 25f lie. Berlin Boerse quiet with firmer prices.

London Exchange Paris Balkans Berlin

Army men study militia in East Department report

Major General Frederick D. Grant, in his annual report, praises militia discipline in New York City and surrounding states, notes court-martial cases among officers, highlights wireless telegraphy expansion, and warns that troops near Washington New York and Boston lack nearby government ranges for target practice.

Adjt Ainsworth Frederick D. Grant Department of the East Governors Island New York City Grant John .A. Iull Arthur W. Chase Fort Howard Coast Artillery Adolph Langhorst Cook Alan Lefort Fort Slocum Fort Leavenworth John A. Pearson George A. Trumbo Joo New York Sandy Hook Fort Totten Fort Wadsworth Fort K. G. Wright Fort Wood Liberty Island Signel War Department Washington Boston

Maharajah’s emissary accepts royal pay. travels for study

J B Dev, the Maharajah of Hill Tipperah’s agricultural commissioner, arrives in Los Angeles on a monthly stipend of 50 rupees but learns it equals about 12 dollars. He abandons caste ties, accepts hardship, and plans two years of study in California, Texas, and New Orleans before returning home.

New California Polytechnic College San Luis Obispo Los Angeles Texas New Orleans

Shipping Unproductive As World Trade Slows Abroad

Consul General Diedrich reports continued sluggish world shipping with little cargo. Antwerp and Rotterdam show large year to year declines in tonnage, idle liners crowd ports, ballast costs rise, freight rates fall, and emigration traffic drops despite an outlook for improvement early next year.

Washington Oct Diedrich Antwerp Rotterdam South America Europe India India Have Been Reduced. Transportation From Antw Seon Red Star Line New York

Young Boy Sues Delicatessen Owner After Water Deluge

Asa Eisenberg, 11, sues Morris Cohen owner of a Chicago delicatessen for 10000 alleging he was drenched when Cohen's daughter dumped a bucket of water from an upper window. Eisenberg claims pneumonia and lengthy weakness from the incident near Cohen's shop.

Chicago Asa Eisenberg Morris Cohen Cohen Yosenerg Eisenberg Lisenberg

New York Incorporations List Details Numerous Firms

Albany reports include many new companies formed in New York and Brooklyn with varied capitalizations from 1,000 to 250,000 dollars. Directors and addresses populate listings for firms from real estate, producing, construction, and publishing, highlighting Charles Montague, Gustave Stickley, and others.

New York Times Albany New York Real Estate Security Company New York Capital Charles R. McCarthy Eighty-third Street Nathan J. Mitchell Fighty-sixth Street Brooklyn Frederick William Janesen Broadway South Pacific Traiing Company Charles 0. Montague Pearl Street William R. Ross Washington Street Whitmerl H. Smith Montague Street Port Chester Max Goldstein New Rochelle Westchester County N. Yana Collegiate Society Michael J. White Forty-first Street F. Hartley Woolfall Ravine Avenue Yonkers Arthur _D. F. Randolph West Lifth Street Barrows & Norton Construction Company Charles A. Voetsch West 147Th Street James P. Kilburn West Ninety-fourth Street William H. Wurts Washington Square I . Craftsman Home Building Company Curtave Stickley Charles C. White Barbara Stickley West Thirty-fourth Street Craftsman Company of Gustave Stickley Cheries C. White Atkins Iron Works David Davis Sheffield Avenue Louis_ Livingston West 46Th Street Israel West 112Th Street E. C. Dwyer Leo Hess George Goldson West 113Th Street Charles A. Riegelman Stickel Holding Company Emma Stickel Bowers Street William Stickel Jersey City N. J Neal Farnham Ward W. Farnham Madison Avenue Robert K. Waller Wall Street Powell Dental Company Harriett Electa Powell Earl Jerome Woodworth Ida* Anderson Ee Jump Housewrecking Company Apital George W. Jump Ninth Avenue Jerome Mindes East 18Th Street Milton H. Thompson Bertord Henry N. Roa New Bett Henry N Roach Ethel K. Lynch Fifth Avenue Lillian L. Steurer Arlington Avenue Manida Company George A. C. Christiancy Ae A. Riegelman Newark

Para rubber market and Brazil trade concerns rise in US report

Washington reports discuss the Para rubber trade with United States Consul Pickerell in Brazil. The notice estimates US imports fell far behind Europe and direct buyers, with Para state losing about 2 million dollars in revenue as high interest and low prices strain local houses.

Washington United States Pickerell Fara Brazil Europe Para Anderson Rio de Janeiro

Cotton Market Rises on Frost Reports Across Belt

The cotton market advanced after reports of killing frosts in the Western belt with prices near Friday’s closes. Greenwood Mississippi recorded a killing frost while New Orleans and Oklahoma reported freezing lows. Texas saw 32 degrees in Dallas and 84 at Waxahachie. Market activity noted stronger cables and better sentiment amid labor unrest in Manchester and European tensions, with Fall River showing optimistic demand and production signals.

Greenwood Miss New Orleans Oklahoma Texas Dallas Greenville Waxahachie Manchester Europe Fall River Chase BS RT Novarmaber Sss Soares Scifetecks Wes Rsiesis

Weather forecast for cotton and grain states Sunday and Monday

Special to The New York Times forecasts issued by the Weather Bureau cover cotton and grain states. The report predicts fair skies in many states with cooling temperatures on Monday, and winds shifting to fresh westerly or northwesterly directions in several regions. Some eastern areas may see showers and variable winds.

Washington United States Weather Bureau North South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Florida Louisiana Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Utah

Colorado mining stocks close on local exchange

Special to The New York Times from Colorado Springs lists closing quotations on the local exchange. Stocks include Acatia 7 bid 6 asked, Consolidated 223% bid 265 asked, Gold Dollar 734, McKinney 29, Elkton 4% bid, Vindicator 83 bid 4 asked, Work 8 bid 15 asked, and other named listings with varying bid and ask figures.

New York Times Colorado Springs Col Acatia Consolidated Isafella McKinney Daniel Gilson Dr.Jackpot Portland Elkton Paso

Lenox Restriction Fight Decided by Court of Appeals

The Court of Appeals upholds the Appellate Division ruling in the Korn versus Campbell case on the use of property at Madison Avenue near Seventy third Street for business purposes. The decision affirms that the restriction does not bar such use, with all justices concurring.

Court of Appeals Korn Just Court of Appeals Werner James Lenox

Giving Of Options Spreads In City Real Estate Talks

Jefferson M. Levy discusses selling within hours and signing contracts while debating options on property. Robert E. Dowling voices skepticism about ever offering options and notes past bona fide offers exceeding option figures. Nearby observers echo mixed views on option practice and ownership norms.

Jefferson M. Levy Levy Robert E. Dowling ex-Co

Property Transfers Listed for Various Tenants

Multiple property transfers noted including Mrs Witte relinquishing a residence on L L to W W Tracy, Slade leasing an Ocean Avenue hurst home to W K Aston, Cameron Jr transferring a Conn home to Joseph How, Woodmere Land House 61 at Woodmere to L Manning, Samuel Rosebush on Ocean Avenue hurst leased for a term of years, and other notes affecting Gruner F C Edarhurst Prescott Cedar Green and Hunt and Hinckley properties.

Pease & Elliman Mrs. Witte L. L W. W. Tracy Slade Ocean Avhurst W. K. Aston Cameron, Jr Houswich, Conn Joseph How Woodmere L. Manning Samuel Ocean Ave Hurst Gruner

Real Estate Transfers In Berkeley Heights N J

William Jeffery lists sales in Berkeley Heights New Jersey including plots bought by William E Cameron Rayonne two lots Albert Penders of London six lots Miss Pella Weiss eight lots A Wyse eight lots P B Sprouse four lots Philip Cooper four lots and Dr Julius Weiss thirty two feet with eight bungalows planned on Weiss property Dr Weiss contracted for eight new bungalows on his land.

William Jeffery Berkeley Heights N. J William E. Cameron Rayonne Berkeley and Enron Avenues William Birrell Papinfield Albert Penders London England Miss Pella Weiss A. Wyse P. 8. Sprouse Brooklyn Philip Cooper Julius Weiss

Brooklyn Realty Lectures Set By Bedford YMCA

The Bedford Branch of the Brooklyn Y M C A will begin a real estate lecture series Thursday at the Bedford venue. Richard M. Hurd of the Lawyers' Mortgage Company will discuss City Land Values and the talks continue Tuesdays through May 6 with speakers on The Real Estate Office and Its Working Force, Water Front and Real Estate, Public Real Estate Law, Torrens Law, and Suburban Property among others.

Bedford Brooklyn Young Men’s Christian Association Richard M. Hurd Lawyers’ Mortgage Company Rea Estate Howard Pyle Water Front and Real Estatte S. PD van Waener Awyersitle Insurance Company Walter Lindner Title Guarantee and Trust Company Torrens Law Alfred G. Reeves William E. Haremon

Busy Bronx building boom drives single and multi family homes

In the Mount Hope and Tremont areas of the Bronx builders push new dwellings as demand grows. A Balschun has erected two rows of one and two family homes at 178th Street and the Concourse. August Jacob and Son completed two family houses along Morris Avenue and 17th Street with most on the eastern side sold and more ready for market.

Mount Hope Ad Trémont Bronx A. Balschun 178Th Street Concourse August Jacob & Son Morris Aven 17Th Street

Ex-Gov Stokes to Speak at New Jersey New York Real Estate Exchange

Ex Governor Stokes of New Jersey and Calvin Tomkins president of the New Jersey Waterway Association will speak at the upcoming meeting of the New Jersey New York Real Estate Exchange on November 12. The session will include discussion on promoting New Jersey real estate sales and will be followed by a luncheon. Frank Hughes Passaic Stewart Hartshorn Short Hills and Wilbur Brower West Summit elected to the exchange boards and several new members named including Woodard Karet Schwer Sawyer Morrisse.

Stokes New Jersey Calvin Tomkins New Jersey Waterway Association New York Frank Hughes Passaic Stewart Hartshorn Short Hills Wilbur’ F. Brower West Summit Exchange

Milbank Director Elected to Hocking Valley Position

The director of the Ht. R. Wilson, T.'. Milbank has been chosen for the Hocking Valley role after a resignation. The recently arranged term for the Canaidiar improvement notes spans six years with a fixed 5 percent interest rate.

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