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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
5
Beginning next Monday morning francs will be called in certs according to the number of francs to the dollar as at present. The change aims to simplify notations and improve readability. The flow method of quotation will align with Belgian francs Italian lire and French francs for uniformity.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad reports higher net income for the year, with $510,684 to common after preferred dividends, while net revenue falls. The 1919 figures show strong earnings despite a substantial revenue drop, aided by government compensation and prior settlement adjustments.
Reynolds Tobacco reveals a plan to raise capital from 40 million to 140 million through new common and preferred shares. The proposal includes a 200 percent stock dividend and an amendment to the charter to authorize additional preferred and Class B common stock for future expansion.
Swedish report notes a dividend fete for Crown Birt and York correspondent. One rate of toast shown declarations since 34 to deponite accounts of 14 institutions, the largest in Sweden, paid from 250,284,904 kroner to Gi 5,021. On December WH, 1084, paid-up capital and reserves of the Hendtnuvinka Krovituxtiebulaget stood at 172,000,000 kroner.
Industrial List moves higher after a dull session as bears cover short positions in steel and other speculative favorites. A late rally boosts shares in railway equipment, retail stores, tobacco products, and International Paper amid tightening money market and rising call rates ahead of tax payments.
Money and credit conditions remained soft with funds on the stock exchange offered sparingly and banks reluctant to draw on Federal Reserve credit after higher rates. Call money bids hovered around 8 percent for industrial loans while New York clearings showed modest activity and foreign exchange quotes reflected general weakness in sterling and mixed movements in other currencies.
A dense financial page shows yesterday’s stock exchange dealings with totals for listed stocks, bonds, and various industrials. It lists prices, open and close figures, and notable names such as Union Pacific, United States Steel, General Motors, and American Sugar, indicating broad market activity across numerous sectors.
Dividends and regular declarations appear for multiple entities including Mettolin Corp and TR De. The text references payments, payable dates, percentages, and distribution notes amid fragmented company names and financial terms. Readable entities include Mettolin Corp and TR De with implied cash dividends.
June 3 report discusses Argentina tapping gold deposits and a $810 million credit with twelve Federal Reserve banks. The move occurs as the U.S. dollar rises in Argentina, but it does not change the core gold reserve system or existing deposits.
London June 4 A program of commercial procedure for nationals of the United States Great Britain France Italy and Belgium will be drawn at the opening of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris from June 24 to July 1. It aims to suppress unfair competition coordinate transportation of war materials reconstruct war devastated regions stabilize exchange and promote new states. John Fahey of Boston chairs a general calibration committee which directs drafting a report on import export protections to shield national markets.
London reports a silver exchange reminder and a money market update with discount gates and short bills at five percent, three months bills at four percent. Gold prices in Lisbon quoted at 140.
Paris markets showed steadiness as foreign exchange drifted with mixed notes from the dollar and franc. Incomplete quotes indicate potential shifts in the franc and dollar rates while traders awaited clearer guidance from monetary authorities.
Bankers on Wall Street forecast new ventures paused until after the Chicago convention. Leading figures of the hanchil community plan to attend. Notables James Speyer Megublivan Chatto Ho Sgbin and families expected to be present. Lamont contemplates Orient voyage supporting the Chinese consortium.
A committee hearing reported progress toward readjusting the financial structure. Key figures include Equitable, Speyer & Co, and securities firms represented on the board. Estimates suggest within eight weeks about 300,000 could be moved, with potential impacts on the national economy and company leadership changes ongoing.
Recurrent rumors swirl around a potential merger centering on Lackawanna Steel as markets react with a dull upturn. Investors focus on big blocks in Steelton, Baldwin pool activity, and talk of demand for newsprint while bonds and dividends shape earnings outlook amid broader industrial anxiety.
A fragmentary report notes a volatile week in cotton markets with early speculative strength fading. Prices showed mixed moves, with October and nearby contracts fluctuating as nerves over trade and prospective American crop outputs limited gains. Domestic demand remained cautious, while reports of foreign demand waned and labor concerns affected futures activity.
An OCR fragment notes Abas BA stocks no bonds and references several entities and dates including WEDNESDAY JUNE 1 and 1943. It mentions Wm ell er, WMELLER & SON, ERIC WISSTAM, Cannonery, Gaston Surtina, and various unclear items such as 3 shares and a stock count. The text is fragmented and unclear in places.
Wheat prices eased after a crop report suggesting early harvests in Oklahoma and a bright winter wheat outlook. Gulf prices fell about one cent as exporters stepped in, with hard wheat previously at 118 per ton FOB Gulf ports now bid near 2.08 but facing slim demand. The soft variety showed limited interest from buyers.
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