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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
2
Irregular trading noted with a 312,61 ding day in 1997 and 4 shares irregularity for the same period in 1907. The report highlights unusual fluctuations affecting investors and market stability.
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company mails notice of its stockholders annual meeting at the Roanoke principal office on Thursday October 1908 at 12 noon to elect directors and auditors, review the fiscal year ended June 20 1908, approve actions, consider acquisitions or mergers with several lines, and conduct other business. Transfer books close 3 pm September 23 1908 reopen 10 am October 9 1908. By order of the Board of Directors E H Alden Secretary.
London and New York quotes show weakness in American securities. The table lists prices and changes for Anaconda, Atchison, Canadian Pacific, Louisville & Nashville, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, U S Steel and others, with foreign money rates and discount figures in London.
Yesterday's closing quotations for government bonds are reported alongside Mon-Gaye benchmarks. The brief notes the levels and any notable shifts from prior sessions, highlighting market sentiment and relative value.
A volatile session saw mixed gains with Southern Pacific and American Smelting as leaders while broad support waned. The market faced pressure from speculative manipulation tied to Saturday’s turmoil, but banking interests helped avert a broader collapse, keeping values near year highs despite notable declines since peak levels.
The article notes curiosity about whether Saturday’s large transactions paid the stock transfer tax and if the on‑book names such as John Jones or Jim Smith reflect real people. It suggests public interest in honest performance and accurate records.
The report lists extensive bond activity including 6000 Dist sec Corps, Erie Pa Col Tr, Manhattan on v6 and Reading Gen 4s among many issues. Total sales reach $2,466,500 with varied yields and maturities across utilities, rail, and corporate debt including Gen Elec, Am Tel & Tel, Penn 3t2s, and Union Pac Ist 4s.
A historical list of collateral trust notes furnished by Swartwout & Appenzellar at 44 Pine Street, with issuers such as Am Cigar Co, Am Tel & Tel Co, Coast Line Ry, B&O, Ches & Ohio Ry, Chic R1& P Ry, Consolidated Gas Co, Lackawanna Steel, Natl R of Mex, NYC Lines, Norfolk & Western, Penn R, and Tidewater, showing each issue’s maturity window, percent bids, and asking prices or figures. The data reflects assorted 5 and 6 percent notes dated from 1900 to 1912, including yields and par-like percentages.
The list shows last actual sales and closing quotations for many NYSE issues with no transactions yesterday. It includes prices for Allis-Chalmers, Lake Shore, Long Island, Marine, Mackay, Amoco, and others, with bid and asked figures and various preferreds and debentures. The mixed quotes reflect thin trading with several issues untraded and unlisted entries on the board.
Money on call opened at 1 percent with varied rates for 60 to 180 days. mercantile paper issued moderately. Foreign exchange weakened at first then firmed, cables around 4.81 to 4.87, demand sterling near 4.857. Domestic exchange and bank clearings listed for New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia. silver and gold prices noted. Mexican exchange and government receipts show daily and fiscal-year figures. Sub-Treasury remains debtor to Clearing House by 1,106,282.
Market for outside securities traded quietly with mining shares showing notable movement. Early session price changes were narrow and irregular, A O Brown Co suspension caused a brief setback but recovered with supporting orders. Combination Fraction led gains on heavy volume while United Copper firmed after an initial drop.
Foreign trading showed weakness in American issues on the London exchange while the general market held a firm undertone. Ontario & Western reported a strong June quarter with a $119,953 rise in net earnings and a solid yearly surplus of $1,520,559, despite a backsliding gross figure. Rail earnings improved with smaller weekly declines, and copper and steel bar demand stayed robust amid agricultural prosperity.
Counts show all suspended and instalment banks and trust companies purchased. Buell, 08 Fulton.
Investors read The Wall Street Journal for consolidated exchange sales and stock updates. The brief notes market activity and price movement, highlighting prominent stocks and trading volumes.
A compact OCR read shows various percentages and company names such as National Biscuit, American Radiat, Quaker Oats, Swift & ce, Chicago Subway, Box Boart, Commonwealth Eats, Chicago Telephone, Chicago Title & Trust, and People's Gas. The fragment notes rankings or shares labeled pref in multiple firms across food, utilities, and services with percentages around the 100 mark.
Foreign government securities quoted include Germany and Austrian states with yields around 8% to 9% and 4% to 5% alongside German states like Hesse and Bavaria. Mentioned are City of Cologne City of Munich and City of Vienna style issues with percentages and price quotes.
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