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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
14
Erie Railroad plans extending bonds maturing this year with bankers to coupon for interest due. Morgan & Co. will purchase at par the bonds for cash next July while a plan funds coupons through a new issue and reserves remaining amounts for debt service and improvements.
The stockholders' committee of Westinghouse Reve end Manufacturing urges pro rata subscription to new stock before June 22 under the merchandise creditors' plea. A letter from the company’s promoter outlines legal steps if a sale of assets occurs, including possible public auctions of factories and separate sale of collateral assets. Edwin F. Atwater, Boston, and George Westinghouse are noted in the communications.
National Copper Bank has been admitted to the Clearing House Association after a period of over a year. Two other banks in the past two years, the Mate Bank and the Fourteenth Street bank, were part of the association, which now includes forty eight member banks.
Mathanie L. Carpenter of a brokerage firm at 17 William street filed lis pendens yesterday against J B Walker regarding his stable at No 7 elles to secure an attachment of property.
An announcement from Pierre S. Du Pont's office says the New York Stock Exchange asked the Du Pont de Nemours Powder Company to postpone listing of its shares until September due to vacations and the large number of powder concerns. The company acquiesced noting no other incident.
The Consolidated Mines Company reports plans for a copper converting plant at its project in Sonora Mexico. The facility, costing about 198000, will convert matte to blister copper and aims for 20 million pounds of output when in full operation under a contract with American Copper.
In the U S Circuit Court Judge Lacombe ordered judgment for Charles A. Hanna receiver of the National Bank of North America against the Metropolitan Trust Company over 100 shares of Chase National Bank stock hypothecated by Charles W Morse. Testimony detailed pool purchases, commissions paid to Simpson Thacher Bartlett, and Morse's loans from the Bank of North America.
A brief Senate Finance Committee session at the Hotel Plaza considered actions under the May 16 resolution. Three sub committees were created to study equitable foreign treatment for US products, efficient customs administration, and tariff rate changes with cost comparisons to key foreign rivals. Aldrich, Burrows and Hopkins chairs led the panel.
June 11 report from Jefferson City notes officials weigh use of militia in the railroad fare dispute. If Judge McPherson denies a 60 day reply extension to the state, railroads may push to restore 3 cent mainline and 4 cent branch rates. Governor Folk allegedly prepared a militia proclamation last year to enforce the 2 cent law.
Ex Judge E H Gary chairman of United States Steel denied Pittsburg reports that President William E Corey pushed finished steel price reductions and that Gary would quit to resume law practice. He said Carey did not favor price cuts and there are no dissensions. relations among officers and competitors are friendly.
The Iron and Steel Trades Journal reports a major British steel trade amalgamation with a capital of 375,100,000 aimed at controlling international export trade. Similar unions in America and the Continent are said to back the British move.
Kuhn, Loeb & Co announce closing of subscriptions for 54 million dollars of Union Pacific 4 per cent first lien and refunding bonds. Lists opened in New York and London. oversubscribed locally, kept open for out of town bids. Bonds traded as high as 97 on issue cards, last at 9% under subscription price.
C B Richard company announces American Russian Volunteer Fleet and Prince Line will suspend New York to Mediterranean and Rotterdam Libau runs due to plummeting traffic. Steamer Kherson will depart June 17 signaling suspension of service to Rotterdam Libau as Neapolitan Prince and Sicilian Prince head to Naples and do not return to port.
Frank F. Marquané in his stock market letter notes the Missouri Pacific American Car and Foundry and Western Union directors cutting dividends as a measured act by Republic. He argues this conservatism reestablishes confidence in standard securities and that optimism will prevail.
The Greenwich Savings Bank, a 75 year old institution, announced a 4 percent semiannual interest rate. James Quinlan, president, spoke at a recent meeting noting the bank’s long history and assets totaling $61,700,000 with a surplus of $4,000,000.
A Morgan led syndicate seeks to buy 13 million of New York Central 4 per cent debentures out of 20.9 million authorized by the Public Service Commission in April. They will likely be offered to the public at 91. The issue was approved by New York Central directors on Wednesday to finance current reed needs.
Weather-driven crop damage reports from the Northwest and Southwest fueled activity in Chicago trade. Wheat futures rose with July showing strength as rain damage in Kansas Oklahoma Texas North Dakota Minnesota supported gains. corn and oats also firmed and provisions advanced on packer buying and hog price gains. Estimated receipts: wheat 17, corn 309, oats 106, hogs 22,000 head.
Chicagoans hosted a dinner for the new French line steamship arriving from New York. A silver tablet was presented by the Chicago Association of Commerce with speakers including George W. Sheldon and Paul Faguet.
The special grand jury probing the ice trust asked Justice Goff two questions. He ruled that contracts restraining trade are illegal and that selling a business and pledging not to reenter the trade constitutes a crime. The foreman spoke with Goff and Deputy Attorney General James W. Osborne, and the panel adjourned until next week.
James N. Wallace, Hugh J. Grant, Henry A. Blair, Chauncey Keep and Charles G. Dawes form a protective committee for holders of general mortgage bonds of the Chicago Consolidated Traction Company after the company defaulted on interest due in June.
Petitions in bankruptcy filed in the United States District Court name Gustav A. Boehm of West Chester with assets of 2259 in liabilities of 96122. Involuntary against Julian School & Co. of Kingston factory assets 191901 25 include cash bills receivable machinery stock and realty mortgage details. Other filings name Davidson Engraving Co. and Jacobson Barnett Jacobson with receivers appointed and claims listed.
Beef receipts reached 93 cars totaling about 1 600 head with steady mood. dressed beef dull at 10 11 40 cents per pound native sides. Calves receipts 302 head with steady demand and limited offerings sold early. Sheep and lambs 18 ½ cars 4 290 head with light supply and steady prices. hogs 915 cars 1 598 head with no sales reported, market steady.
Liverpool spot and futures show wheat and corn steady to firm with steady prices for pork and bacon cuts. Canadian cheese remains steady while lard and linseed oil hold recent levels as markets reflect broad buyer demand.
The Berlitz School of Languages announces summer program at Asbury Park with teachers sent to all places within a hundred miles. Broadway Harlem Branch now Ave Brooklyn 78 Court.
The Erie Railroad Company announces plans with J P Morgan & Co to extend 1.5 million dollars in First Mortgage Bonds and 1.9 million dollars in Second Lien Bonds for the Buffalo & Southwestern Division to July 1, 1918. Interest remains five percent in gold, with payments semiannual, and bonds will be redeemed at 105 percent if not extended. Bondholders must deposit by June 30, 1908 to extend. extensions issued with new coupons. Morgan firm to buy at par after maturity if not extended.
Supreme Court of New York County to sell by public auction June 17 1908 at 12 noon at 14 16 Vesey Street Manhattan the property in Manhattan bounded by Second Avenue and One hundred twenty third Street with buildings and fixtures in mortgage to Linn Bruce Referee James McKeen Auctioneer listing the parcel and sale details for the judgment of foreclosure and sale against S Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York plaintiff and David G Ludins et al defendants.
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