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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
5
The report surveys copper prices and dividends with Anaconda Company plans, noting possible rate cuts but potential gains if metal prices rise. It also reviews coal market demand, open orders, and rising output at anthracite mines, predicting continued heavy production through summer and July.
At the National Federation Remedial Loan Associations opening session in Bob McAlpin, A H Ham and the federation executive committee denounce the loan law. They say it creates centralized powers, permits high charges, weakens penalties, and allows unlicensed lenders. They urge repeal during the next session. Reports cite pictures illustrating the law’s alleged evils.
Stacy Norman representing minority holders of the Federal Mining and Setting Company in a federal suit against Ameri Smelting and Refining. He asks shareholders to contribute stock to fund the action. The suit seeks an accounting of misapplied funds since 1900 and estimates annual and long term damages from the contract.
The New York Ontario and Western Railroad yesterday announced a dividend of 2 percent. The prior year’s distribution was skipped due to maleate and disturbances at the coal mines, which lowered stockholder balances. The company notes that before 1905 and since 1910 dividends were regularly paid to shareholders.
The Illinois State Senate adopts the home rule amendment to public utilities governing bodies over 200 population. Securities Corporation General reports investments and income of 100 318 with 54 224 surplus after initial tg per cent dividend paid April 25. Southwestern Utilities reports May gross 162 071 up 22 17 from 1912, net 887 806 for twelve months ending May 31, up t is over prior year. Pacific Gas and Electric issues April four months data with earnings and expenses. Trinidad Electric Transmission Railway and Gas Company, tied to Federal Power, closes contract to supply power to five northern New Mexico coal properties, enabling large regional lines. A new Bark Corporation public utilities securities company to be formed in Virginia with capitalization 1 000 to 10 000 000, will acquire large utility stock to fund preferred dividends and bolster common equity.
The money market shows easy rates with openings at two percent for sixty days and various rates for longer terms. Foreign exchange sat at easy levels with cable and short bill quotes. Domestic exchange lists par and premium figures for major cities, while the silver market and treasury actions are noted alongside bank clearing balances across several hubs.
Washington reports Edwin F. tore hock has resigned as National Bank Examiner in charge of the New York City district after being reassigned to special work. No successor will be appointed. Also noted is a Federal decree in the Oceanic Steam Navigation Titanic liability case, with potential vacancy of Inductions if no appeal within twenty days.
Transactions on the Stock Exchange yesterday were the smallest in memory, about 400 shares sold. Dividends announced include American commodities company 14 percent on preferred, Stabword National Bank 3 percent, Fulton Truist 2.5 percent, and multiple other firms paying July or June record dates. The Pennsylvani a Railroad note and Union-Southern Arkansas context referenced. Henry Clews spoke to Stamford High School graduates.
Frisco receivers for the 4 percent, Lavin and San Prane Tealirons, have left for St Louis after two days of talks with road bankers and East interests. Court officials declined to disclose results or confirm retrenchment plans. CH Hillard will stay as financial president, while T D Reed may be reassigned to St Louis. Prince Ponatowski, visiting from Paris, met with receivers to review conditions leading to the receivership, details of which were not disclosed.
Washington June 1 Government departments sought 8 million dollars in urgent appropriations. Secretary McAdoo asked Congress for emergency funds to cover deficiencies. The Interstate Commerce Commission requested 1 500 for railway valuation and 100 for flood relief costs. Additional asks covered Arlington Cemetery amphitheatre, new Industrial Relations Commission, Labor Department, and other federal needs.
City Auditor G Holmes of Salem Ohio will take proposals by noon June 26 for 25000 41 percent sanitary sewer bonds dated July 2 1919 due March 1 1929. J P Wild & Co Indianapolis awarded 24600 414 percent five and one half year highway bonds of Newport Ind. Bond Goodwin of Boston awarded 750 temporary loan to Watertown Mass. Radcliffe Independent School District seeks 28000 bonds dated July 1 1913 due July 1 1923. Caleb McKee Co Columbus awarded 10000 fire apparatus bonds for Niles Ohio.
Nevada quotations show mixed activity with some issues firming then weakening. The feature Noeth Star opened at Me and moved to final trades, while Sim Beutler West End and Malifax attracted notable interest. Opah Extension and Nevada Hills transactions reflected cautious demand and price levels.
Chicago June 1 There was stronger undertone for strictly local securities though dealings were light. Chicago Title and Trust rose about five points on small lots, Montgomery Ward gained one point cash, Union Carbide rose a couple, while American Can Sears Roebuck common and United States Steel fell about one point.
In New York a cascade of petitions and receiverships unfolds against Bergman & Co and Isidor Miller firms in clothing and textile trades. Creditors include Archibald Metiride and HM Awl among many, with totals swelling into tens of thousands. Carmeliux W. Wickersham named receiver with authority to manage business and asset disposition.
A petition challenges Kendall Nallant Supply Company a wholesale dealer in wire goods at Sonintroadwas led by President Jorge AL Enel who died on June 10. The filing claims misused funds including $11,900 cash by May and seeks a bond to continue business. Details reference Standard Oil subsidiaries and a bank concerned with transfers and deposits.
The Ojibway Mining Company reports December 1 1914 cash of 35586 and assets in excess of liabilities of 118825. Boston and Corbin Copper and Silver Mining Co May results show expenses 20225 concentrates 817975 and a 2828 deficit. Tonopah Extension May ore 5008 tons treated value 63200. New York Curb Market approves Goldfield Consolidated Mines share issuance. curb lowers commission on stocks under 1 a share to 2 percent. other rates unchanged.
Kansas City news reports a decree in final receivership delaying the sale of Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway properties. Judge Pollock postponed the sale until Monday following a request for intervention from receivers and bondholders.
Favorable weather and harvest reports dampened wheat gains with a 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 cent loss. Corn fell about a half to one cent as bulls expect lower prices to clear sold out interests. Oats rose early then eased to a near unchanged close. Coffee trading weakened as European gains faded and local demand stayed soft, leaving prices down in a sluggish session. Potatoes and general demand remained inactive in the market.
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