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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
17
The column reports closing prices with net changes for numerous stocks and bonds, noting mixed early gains followed by afternoon declines. It highlights robust earnings for railroads and expanding industrial activity, with Canada’s Canadi an Pacific showing record traffic and strong projected surplus, while advising caution and selective buying in high priced issues.
Yesterday's stock market showed light volume with irregular moves and net gains in many issues at close. Strength appeared early in leading issues but public support waned and selling by traders shifted sentiment. notable gains in Consolidated Gas contrasted with declines in St Paul, Reading, and Pennsylvania amid broader weakness.
The report lists varied bond listings with numerous issuers and prices, ending with total bond sales totaling 2,506,000 dollars. Names include Lacka Steel, Japanese firms, New York Central, and other railroad and utility issues with bids and yields referenced throughout.
Yesterday’s bond prices list U S government issues with bids and asks for 2s 3s 4s and 6s and District of Columbia and Philippine securities. Notable levels include U S 4s registered 1935 at 125 percent bid and 150 percent asked and U S 46 coupon 1925 around 128 percent bid 129 percent asked.
London reports a mixed day for U S securities with quotes tepid yet firm. Prices listed include Anaconda 270, Atchison 23 1/2, Canadian Pacific 166 5/16, Erie 45, Illinois Central 185 1/4, and Louisville & Nashville 139 1/8. call money at 4 percent, London discount 3 9-16 percent for short bills. Foreign money shows Berlin discount and Paris exchange rates alongside noted consols and rentes and Japanese series at notable levels.
The report lists money rates with quotes from four to six percent for various terms, plus mercantile paper rates and foreign exchange, including sterling, francs, and marks. Domestic exchange shows discounts and par bids by city, while bank clearings are provided for New York Chicago Baltimore Boston and Philadelphia. Government receipts and Sub-Treasury balance data conclude the item.
London and Paris report the weekly Bank of England and Bank of France changes. Bank of England reserves fall by 11,900 pounds while circulation rises 323. Other deposits gain 553 and notes in reserve drop 153,100. Rate of discount holds at 4 percent. Bank of France notes in circulation rise 169,250,000 francs as treasury deposits grow 7,175,000. general deposits fall 33,300,000 francs and gold on hand dips 8,550,000 francs.
Foreign houses showed little activity in the local market with modest turnover in 10 shares mainly purchases. In London markets were inactive with minor price changes as Russian bonds rose and the Bank of England held rates. Dividends were announced by several railways and the Anglo-American Telegraph Company noted extensive London trading amid cheap prices compared with other cables.
Markets report heavy steel rails sales this week with about 10 000 tons added to stockpiles for delivery this year. Major rail lines including Illinois Central Burlington Tidewater Great Northern Wheeling Lake Erie and Omaha booked substantial tonnages along with numerous smaller orders. Directors of American Smelting and Refining to meet to discuss quarterly dividends. Dun and Co reports better outlook for winter wheat with some crop loss but favorable conditions overall across states. Bond extensions discussed for Batopilas Mining with bondholder consent expected and stock to be increased at Globe Wernicke. St Paul directors make no coast financing decision yet.
Securities were sold yesterday at the Exchange Salesroom by Adrian G. Muller & Son. By order of executors various securities including Fourth National Bank, Phoenix Banking interests, Sixth and Third Avenue Railroad Companies, Metropolitan Trust, Phenix Insurance, American De Forest Wireless Telegraph, United States Steel sinking fund bonds, National Bank of Commerce, Borough Metropolitan Railroad, International Finance and Incorporation Company, Brooklyn City Railroad, Newtown Railroad, and other bonds and shares were auctioned, with details listing quantities and denominations where legible.
Quotations for regular pig iron at the dam and for different time calls were provided, comparing yesterday’s prices with Tuesday’s final prices. The report lists second calls and first calls with figures for months including May June October and July, showing varied values across grades and times.
The curb market displayed irregular movements with a generally firm undertone. Speculation gained activity at the expense of some values with Sethichem Steel and Mackay stocks remaining strong, American Can preferred edging up, and United Copper showing increased activity amid varied moves in mining issues.
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