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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
7
Stocks show resilience as gold export fears ease and traders eye the slow liquidation trend. Fractions of a recovery support cautious optimism about future activity, with London buying and European tensions shaping sentiment. Major rail and manufacturing orders and corporate moves accompany the market outlook.
Market activity yesterday showed about 19 000 on the buying side with bank fees totaling 98 763 000 and reported weekly currency movements. The week’s gains reached 11 220 000 with shipments and transfers through San Francisco and Washington totaling several million. Treasury operations, corporate bond updates, and shipper notes appear in fragmented figures from the week.
Julius Kruttachnitt chairman of the Southern Pacific after a three week inspection trip says business in the territory is bad though crop outlook is strong. He notes disorganized Mexican lines under E H Harris man, forecasts paying business if stability returns, and criticizes high railroad rates while public investment wanes. He questions government ownership, asking if owners must pay for rights exercised without payment.
The Public Service Commission of the fourth district reviews Suffolk Light, Heat and Power for $2 5 million in funding bonds while Puget Sound Traction Light and Power declares quarterly dividends of 1 5 percent on common and 1 00 on preferred payable July 15 to record July 1. Detroit Faison Company May earnings rise 15 percent in gross revenue. Commercial electric, street railways, and steam salon show varied gains with net income up 203 percent for Detroit group and five month totals up 17.8 percent. surplus up 21.8 percent.
A Frisco reorganizing plan calls for June 2 bond deposits as a prelude to addressing a July 1 default on 1 971 009 in semi annual interest. The committee aims to pay coupons from deposited bonds under the guidance of mortgage bondholders and related committees in foreclosure actions.
Washington dispatch reports Thomas B. Jones a Chicago lawyer likely to be nominated to head the Federal Reserve Board with the White House confirming a Monday announcement. Other expected nominees include Warburg Harding Miller and Simmons, with McAdoo and Williams as ex officio members as the system plans twelve banks by August 1.
Markets show further decline as wheat leads losses amid banking troubles and a suspended grain firm. Oats and corn also slip while provisional quotes vary, with gains or losses limited by mixed sentiment. Traders weigh Liverpool strength and rain fears against fading upward momentum. Bankers offer 1,800,000 for Pope Manufacturing assets in Hartford and Westfield, with 40,000 cash and 1,400,000 in seven year notes, as a hearing date is set. Sugar futures talk rises with Hopkins Brothers circulating 1 1/2 million ton late quotations amid anticipated rule changes.
Directors of the Umicage andiauapons Leulpville held a special meeting yesterday and declared a 2 percent semi annual dividend on preferred stock but took no action on a 1 percent semi annual dividend for common stock. It was understood the common dividend would be passed. Monon is controlled jointly by Louisville and Nashville and the Southern Railway.
Market report lists copper futures and spot in London and New York with quoted levels around 10 percent, tin in London around 8 to 30 per unit, lead and zinc prices noted in New York and London, with various delivery and future figures. The piece references August and September quotes, market quietness locally, and mentions several foundry and regional price references.
Commercial agencies report firmer retail buying from agricultural prospects with improved wholesale and robbing departments. The South and Northwest lag, while Central West and Southwest show brighter demand. shortages in collections ease, and overall business outlook strengthens on farm wealth.
Wheat opened with a solid start but slipped in the afternoon amid heavy selling as Chicago and Winnipeg marks fell. The Modern Miller notes harvests near, Oklahoma wheat due Monday, while corn weakened on rains easing crop fears. later trade firmed on Brazil finance recovery, closing with gains.
Reports show showers in harvest areas lifting wheat early, then a late-day decline to new lows amid weaker European markets. Corn softened as wheat rose, oats saw large-scale liquidation, rye remained quiet, and flour and feed prices faced unsettled trends with mixed export demand.
Market report shows receipts shaping a weaker overall tone with quality deteriorating. Butter and dairy receipts rise quietly while fruits and vegetables list mix of gains and declines. apples, cherries, and strawberries soften amid variable demand. poultry and eggs trade with limited demand as prices vary by grade and product.
Boston wool traders report lighter activity than last week though steady demand for domestic wools and some tops. Prices held firm but buyers resist higher values while foreign trade shows slow progress. notable quotes list diverse regions and freights for washed and unwashed wools with varying fineness and months.
The report notes firmer refined sugar prices and higher point movements with June and September futures and December contracts. It cites active trade. about 390,000 bags traded for Cuba and Porto Rico, with spot prices varying and London beet sugar prices quoted for June, July, and August. It also provides European and world stock totals, including 3,690,754 tons of stock in Europe and rice stock figures, and mentions French stock in the present weak market.
Philadelphia reports robust wool trade as manufacturers rush to absorb arrivals. Prices firm with top not yet in sight amid active fleece movement from Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania West Virginia. Buyers seek fine washed delaine and low staple grades, while unmerchantable lots decline in value.
The cotton market showed volatility with an initial sharp drop followed by a rally before heavy liquidation pushed prices down. July and old crop months saw pressure from Wall Street selling, while afternoon activity firmed slightly but closed near day’s low. Local quotes hovered around middling upland with modest activity and notable weekly movement figures for port receipts and mill takings.
Receipts detailed for cattle hogs sheep and veal with prices per 100 pounds and per head. Markets show mixed to steady trends across regions with varied weights and grades among steers cows calves and dressed meats. Notable buyers and consignors include Tobin Shannon Newton & Co McPherson Judd & Dale and Gage year listings.
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