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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
17
Report shows higher securities values with a 14 percent level and robust daily volume of 999,424 shares, compared to 89,401 on the same day last year. Cumulative January through December totals reach 174,611,529 shares versus 182,537,727 previously, with some mentions of unlisted securities and 2,000 shares in a related line.
Longon December 1 market for American securities was quiet with uneven activity and no major changes. London and New York closing levels show minimal shifts. foreign money markets report London call money at 2 1/4 percent, Berlin 7 percent discount, Paris at 2 1/4 percent, and British consols at 81 percent for money.
Yesterday's bond market closed with bid and asked quotes for various issues. Included were registered and coupon bonds with figures such as 128 and 124 for certain maturities, 1925 and 1925 12 percent coupons, and Columbia bonds around 110 to 121.
Stock market trading showed net gains with strength in low priced shares and notable rise in Consolidated Gas. Rock Island activity suggested inside manipulation linked to bond issues while low priced securities such as Colorado Southern Missouri Pacific Pacific Mail showed improvement. Bank reserves and government funds remained tight but improving, with cash at New York banks around 490 million and overall rail earnings turning better in the West and Southwest.
A cryptic bond market listing covers many securities including Japanese 4s and 4.5s, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas issues, with numerous percent yields and large lot sizes across cities like Mexico, Kansas City, and New York. The document enumerates ratings, prices, and maturities for government and corporate notes, reflecting active trading and diverse issuer exposure.
Last actual sales and closing quotations for stocks with no transactions on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday are listed. Prices and bids appear for many issues including Adams Ex and many utilities, banks, railroads, and manufacturers, reflecting thin activity with several issues showing fractional changes and wide bid or asked figures.
Money on call opened at 1 34 percent with high 25 percent and low 1 percent while time money was dull and supply liberal. Rates for sixty to ninety days and six months shown. mercantile paper in modest demand. Foreign exchange opened strong, sterling demand high with quotes around 4.87, then eased mid day. bank rates provided for various currencies. Domestic exchange and bank clearings listed for several cities. silver and gold premiums noted plus Mexican exchange and government receipts.
Receipts for the day total $1,518,531 with expenditures at $3,170.00. Month to date receipts are $1,518 and expenditures $3,170,000, creating an excess of $1,651,169. Fiscal year to date receipts $244,823 187 and expenditures $000,273.24, with an excess of $5,650,0F4. The Sub-Treasury shows a debtor position to the Clearing House of $358,327.
The market for outside securities moved unevenly with a downward trend overall. Speculation remained brisk at times but eroded values, sliver issues weakened as metal prices fell, and selling pressure hit leading issues. Nipissing fell about a point while Rawhide Coalition rose to a new high in speculative ties.
Jefferson Railroad Company announces an extension proposal for its 2.8 million dollar first mortgage bonds maturing January 1 next, to April 1, 1919, with 5 percent interest, payable semiannually in gold coin. Extension available to bondholders who deposit with J. P. Morgan & Co. by December 31, 1908. others may be redeemed at 105 percent after maturity. President W. A. May signs.
Notice from Jefferson Railroad Company at 23 Wall Street New York dated November 30 offers bondholders an extension option. Deposits must be made by December 5 1903 with three months coupon payable January 1 1904. Temporary receipts will be issued exchangeable for extension bonds, with a new coupon sheet detailing six months interest and future coupons, and after January 1 1909 bonds will be redeemed at par for non extending holders.
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