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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
5
A fragmented market overview cites pulp wood output and card production in Canada, notes a 2.6 million card cut in the Dominion, and references a 1920s currency debate. It discusses protective tariffs, stock market jitters, and potential tax shifts affecting bondholders and corporate holders, including Carnegie holdings and possible exemptions under a corporate covenant.
The article reports on rate disputes over imported traffic from Boston and New York, notes lower prices on certain imports, and covers weekly Tonopah mine shipments and bullion movements. It cites earnings for Monte Cristo mines, various mining companies, and the Chambers Patent meeting, with market and exchange updates across several cities.
The Torrance Water Light and Power Co seeks $125000 in 6 percent bonds and 50000 shares to buy the Domingues Water system. May gross for Utah Securities Corp rose to 144002 from 118391. net fell to 41309 from 60012. Five months show gross 679447 vs 605291, net 398010 vs 347692. Philadelphia creates a new city transit department with A Merritt Taylor directing. Ford Bacon Davis consulted. Pacific Gas and Electric dividend uncertainty noted. Wall Street rumor of a high-profile meeting in New York. Kings County Electric Light and Power and Edison Lighting show May gross 434569, net 153379, income 190056. five months gross 2845087, net 903679, income 648245. The Cities Service Co reports May gross 111142, net 104112, surplus 7016. Twelve-month totals: gross 1 078856, net 6927, surplus 566, AS. Utilities Improvement Co releases May and five-month figures.
The notice lists bids and awards for various municipal bond issues including a $17,900 water extension bond in Evat Aurora Berle County, Iowa, a $200,000 road and bridge bond election in Tarboro Edgecombe County North Carolina, a $40,000 gas and $16,000 school bond in La Grange Georgia, and a $119,000 four percent ten year school improvement bond in South Bend Indiana, with bidders John P. O'Brien & Co. and Breed Falriot & Harrison among parties.
Copper prices weaken with weak market outlook and June to August futures steady around 1600.00 London quotes. Tin and lead show thin bidding with London futures subdued while New York and Chicago futures range near 4.50 and 4.07 per unit. Foundry markets in Cleveland and London indicate continued instability across metal sectors including copper and tin.
Transactions yesterday on the Stock Exchange totaled about 26 000 shares all on the selling side with most from Berlin. Dividends were declared by many companies including Continental Gap and Electric, Typer exnt, Detroit Faison, Louisville and Nashville, Standard Gas Light, Torrington, World Manufacturing, Smart Woods and others with various schedules payable in July and August for stockholders of record in June. The Southern Railway bought 245 steel hopper cars from Pree Steel Car Company and exchanges indicate the market climate remains unsettled as Stork Exchange votes to close on July 1.
Greater New York savings banks disclosed semi annual dividends payable July 1 and January 1, with rates ranging from 3% to 4% on $1,000 and 3.15% on larger deposits. Banks named include Manhattan, Metropolitan, New York,Union Dime, American, Brooklyn Savings, Kings County, and Seamen's Bank for Savings among others.
Announcement that a San Francisco syndicate led by Kuhn Loeb & Co bought 20 million dollars of Southern Pacific one year notes. The issue totals 99 million authorized and approved by the California Railroad Commission. Notes not offered publicly, priced at a 6 percent equivalent rate. Proceeds to fund general improvements.
Moderate activity early gives way to firmer tone as tobacco products lead gains. United Stores advances after modest dip, American Tobacco recovers, Standard Dignesues shows better demand. Copper quiet, Nevada stocks tradable, North Star strengthens early before retreat, Tonopah Merger weakens, West Ed transactions brisk, Montana and Rescue Hula sales noted, Belmont slips toward 64, Consolidated steady with steady sales and Merger Mines at 8.
Brief notice lists Harry E Thomps of Teoad Street with Industrials affiliation in a clipped local item. No additional context or actions are provided.
Export figures from Boston and other regions show spotty demand for staple commodities and textiles. The report lists various items with unclear pricing such as half blond, quarter, and finer goods, mentioning markets in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Oregon along with references to clothing and wine prices.
Nashville Tenn June 17 The Tennessee Funding Board rejected the bids for refunding bonds totaling 1 565 000 as stated the bids opened at noon spoke for 1 545 000 in small allotments The plan funded entire state debt due this year about 9 8 000 July 1 and 140 000 October 1 A short term note issue to reach markets was prepared awaiting further legislative action
Chicago June 1 traders saw steadiness in Eastern markets spur small purchases at the local exchange. Prices moved narrowly with light volume. Sears Roebuck common rose about 1 percent while Swift’s and Pacific Gas common posted fractional gains. American Can and National Biscuit steadied though American Shipbuilding and Sears Roebuck preferred slipped. Bonds traded normally with Chicago Railways and People’s Gas showing modest moves.
A long mixed report details bankruptcy petitions and creditors in New York firms including Wallach clothing, Marwell Brothers, and others. It cites liabilities, assets, and receiver actions, with stock and bond movement on the Consolidated Exchange amid cabinet merger news and market shifts.
The cotton market opened firm on Wall Street and uptown buying, lifting new crop months to fresh highs. July faltered from the day’s top, while new crop months rose about 10 points. Southern markets steadied, local prices advanced to around 12.40 cents for middling upland, and Liverpool selling pressured prices late.
Berlin reports the Prussian Minister of Commerce Reinhold Sydow barred the proposed Mexican national railways and Mexican government loans from the German market. Banks in the International syndicate in charge of the loans were informed they could not be listed on the Boerse. The move follows German government requests to cease foreign flotations amid monetary pressure. underwriters will seek to place quotas abroad.
June 11 The Orient railroad receivership moved toward sale with a final decree to be recorded tomorrow Judge Pollack in Kansas City Kan said a reorganization committee representing bondholders and creditors would purchase the properties after formation In New York several million dollars in new capital was expected and about 24000 bonds remain outstanding The Orient was placed in receivership March 7 last year with receivers named in multiple states to manage the properties while money conditions impeded loans
Telegraphic updates show changing grain and provisions supplies in the United States Canada and Europe. Wheat stocks across the Rockies and Great Plains show variations while corn and oats figures are listed for United States Canada and CARAGA. The report notes increases and decreases in available supplies with regional details and dates.
A leading packing firm increased beef prices by half a cent per pound on all cuts from No 1 ribs to No 8 chucks. The new price list covers Nos 3 ho and related grades as published in the local market update.
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