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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
5
Wall Street prizes crops over rail rate bets as a 6 percent railroad rise seems unlikely. Gold imports, exchange rates, and abundant wheat and cotton prospects shape the market while rail carriers face a tougher path. Wells Fargo dividend hints fuel speculation on future yields.
A survey notes limited mediation activity at Rock Island and Niagara Falls. An annual stock market review from Chicago highlights Rock Island and Pacific Railway securities, with references to Carramas Villas Huertas and speculative interest. The piece suggests public understanding of an international agreement depends on broader investor interest.
Purchases totaling about £00 saree for foreign accounts were reported yesterday. Shelby Iron Directors elect Morrin Bush as president, replacing Ward W. Jacobs who was reelected. United Gas and Improvement Company notes a special stockholders meeting due to passings. Thomas J. Dolan and others are named as directors. Cumbria Iron Company stockholders elect W. H. Donner and Vs Maney to replace the resigning Ed Tam, while Me late George Fuller steps in. Wheeling and Lake Worth Carving activities for May listed.
A press summary notes a $76.8 decrease and net earnings of $124,141 with a $52,064 loss. Hertrand Te Taylor elected to New York State trade body. The New York Connecting Railroad seeks NYSE listing for 16.0 percent flat mortgage bonds. The Standard Steel Car Company supplied two mail, baggage, and express cars, plus multiple passenger cars from Harney & Smith Car Company.
Public utility notes summarize May earnings for Virginia Railway and Power Company, Cities Service Company, and Associated Gas and Electric Company. Reported gross revenues, net revenues, and surpluses show gains over prior years, with details on basis changes, stock dividends, and new debt issues amid corporate consolidations.
Following a surge of American gold to Europe exports resumed with 2,460,000 engaged at the Sub-Treasury. Lazard Mielres to Paris 2,000,000 and Zimmermann & Forshay 350,000 to London. Total engaged on current movement reaches 5,500,000 including a tentative 400,000 to be shipped tomorrow. Bank of France reports franc holdings up 1,800,000, signaling receipt of New York gold.
The report shows dull trading with currency quotes in flux, notes a 2 percent highest and 1 percent lowest bid, and a 14 percent renewal. It details mercantile paper rates, indorsed bills, and clearing house statements, with sub-treasury gains, domestic exchange moves, and international rates for London Paris Berlin and Montreal, including sixty and ninety day terms and premiums.
Trading on the curb market yesterday was quiet with small price moves. Atlantic Refining rose four points and several stocks gained modestly while most closed unchanged or near those levels. Mineral miner activity lagged as Melia ley Darragh sold down before recovering, and several issues posted minor increases or were flat.
Heavy export sales of wheat steadied the market despite new crop supplies and good harvests. The Continent was a major buyer with France supplying for future needs amid crop worries. Corn showed speculative weakness in the July option while cash stayed firm. Oats held steady with minor gains, and coffee trading was quiet though prices edged up on Europe’s no valorization pledge.
Chicago June 18 Wheat advanced on export demand with prices closing higher by about 1 cent to 16 cents. Corn eased modestly while oats rose, and provisions gained slightly. Reported export sales of 1.4 million bushels of old wheat and lake charters totaling 4 million bushels added support, though traders initially underestimated foreign business amid favorable harvest weather.
Market notes show beeves receipts 1 820 head with steady cattle values. Sheep and lambs receipts 404% head with prices firm and best sheep and lambs sold for strong bids. Hogs receipts 1 000 head, nearly all for slaughter, prices steady to higher. Wheat futures mixed on demand. corn and oats varied. Regional cattle and hog markets report steady undertone amid favorable crop outlook.
London June 18 The Bank of England weekly return details changes in total reserve 10 024 000 notes reserve up 2 024 000 bullion up 1 746 109 other deposits up 192 000 public deposits up 628 000 government securities unchanged. Reserve proportion to mobility 48 24 percent up from 46 48 last week. Discount rate remains unchanged.
Fulton Trust Company yesterday announced its forty fourth consecutive semiannual dividend of 6 percent. The payout is payable in due course to shareholders of record, with details forthcoming from the bank.
Announcement states Adams Express Company has been awarded the express contract over the Pere Marquette Railroad, with operations starting July 1 as the latter ceases. The firm previously held contracts with Peoria and Chicago Milwaukee Electric Highway, Southern Indiana, and others, earning a six per cent share of total receipts.
The Illinois State Commerce Commission will hold hearings in Peoria on July 1 and 2 at the Custom House to consider removing leased wires of Western Union and the Postal Telegraph Cable Company. Hearings move to Chicago on July 3. Officials indicate grain merchants’ complaints may gain support.
The market reports show copper, tin, lead, and zinc futures and spot quotes. London copper trades near 184.615 and 40.6, with August around 18.37 percent in London, while New York spot copper sits near 0.05 and zinc around 4.00 percent. Copper futures, tin and lead activity are noted, with London tin and lead prices summarized and various calls for July, August, and futures.
Unusual activity in Rock Island bonds on the Stock Exchange signals possible progress toward a joint reorganization for the three Rock Island companies. About 0 000 changed hands as bonds rose from 70 to 71 percent amid a pending joint conference. If an agreement is reached, an official announcement may state who bears the greater assessment for the 100000 needed to reorganize.
Stockholders at a special meeting ratified a resolution placing the bank in liquidation and appointed T Frank Manville and F de C Sullivan as the liquidating committee. Cornelius N Bliss Jr chaired, D J Rogers served as secretary. Nearly 29,000 of 20,000 shares were represented. Liquidation follows absorption by Mechanics and Metals National Bank.
Governors expelled Col W B Hotchkin a board member of Stoppant and Hotchkin for alleged fraud or false pretence. The exchange president M E De Aguero announced the action saying the firm accepted money and securities while insolvent.
New York markets show weak demand and uneven prices across dairy fruits and meats. Butter creamery and cheese receipts mixed with fluctuating hogs and poultry values. apples, oranges, melons and other fruits adjust as arrivals vary. Prices for hay and straw ease while onions and cabbage trend soft amid slow sales.
Paris readers review the Bank of France weekly figures showing gold in hand at 51.262 million francs, up 4.186 million. Treasury deposits rise 13.68 million, general deposits up 2.636 million, bills discounted 11.50% francs, and advances down 11.3 million francs.
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