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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
5
A Wall Street report examines the Rock Island Railroad's puzzling 7.5 million 5 percent bonds, their backing, and a concealed link to a Frisco deal. The piece also notes testimony about American Can and the influence of Morgan interests on ongoing corporate maneuvers.
Choate and Prentice purchased one million five hundred six thousand dollars of general mortgage five percent gold bonds of the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway. Part of the issue sold privately, with remaining bonds offered at about 90 percent to yield eight and a quarter percent. Payment of the extra dividend noted.
The report notes Union Pacific stock reactions from the Albany court decision, Lehigh Coal and Navigation seeks NYSE listing for 11 million in bonds, and National Railways of Mexico announces April 1 coupon payments. Commonwealth Trust dissolves with pro rata payouts. Mechanics and Metals Bank shareholders elect Cornelius N. Bline and expand merger with Earth National Bank.
Early curb trading showed lively activity after the Supreme Court pipe line decision. Prices drifted lower with Prairie Oil and Gas dropping 7 points and several majors like Standard of Ohio, Ohio Oil, Indiana Pipe Line, Northern Pipe Line, Standard of New Jersey and New York down 2 points. Riker and Hegeman eased to 8 1/2, Maxioll Motors preferred fell, Rock Island common rose, with mining shares quieter and Nevada Hills down 8 points.
Private bankers from Boston firms consider resignations from national bank directorships amid Federal Reserve act rules. The new law bans officers and directors from receiving fees or benefits beyond salary, prompting firms to sever banking ties to avoid conflicts. Some New York firms hold off awaiting Board interpretation while Boston houses report several resignations from major banks.
Wisconsin Minnesota Light and Power proposes 2,265,000 first and refunding mortgage bonds at 4 percent interest dated May 1 1914 due May 1 1919 or later. Secured by liens on gas and street railway properties with liens reserved to retire prior bonds. Broadway Seventh Avenue Authority to issue 500,000 six percent bonds to retire outstanding second mortgage bonds maturing July 1 this year. Dayton Power and Light seeks 2,079,000 refunding bonds to retire Dayton Lighting Company debt. All actions involve substantial utility property values and regulatory approvals.
Chicago wheat prices fell today with options down nearly 80 cents a bushel and a net decline around one cent. Kansas yield projections reached an estimated 180 million bushels, weakening market sentiment amid liberal bid acceptances and large world stocks. corn and futures showed smaller moves while wheat futures traded lower.
The cotton market eased with a net decline of 10 to 14 points after Monday's rally. December contracts fell from 12.60 to 12.48 cents, amid weak demand and a bearish weekly weather report. Southern spot markets were steady to lower, and New Orleans futures showed limited activity as traders cited liquidation pressure and uncertainty. Local market quiet at 18.25 cents for middling upland with no sales.
The United States Treasury opened with a net balance in general land of 872,254,703. Receipts yesterday totaled 1,855,820 while total payments were 1,196,544. The current fiscal year shows a deficit of 23,060,044 versus a surplus of 14,198,143 last year, excluding Panama Canal and public debt moves.
Rail lines publicly filed May earnings showing mixed results for several firms, including notes on declines and gains. Details mention specific entities and locations but the OCR text is fragmentary.
Wheat fell to new lows with heavy selling as exports and reaching forecasts faced cautions from conservative dealers. Secretary Coburn projected a 180,000,000 bushel U.S. crop if average conditions persist, while corn traders anticipated limited supplies before the new crop. Oats stayed steady on better weather, and coffee eased with European and Brazilian conditions leaving overall market quiet.
A dense OCR fragment shows commodity prices and market notes including mentions of Cuba, centrifuge, duties, and various goods such as wheat, oats, meat, spices, tobacco, and fruits. The text lists quantities, prices, and futures data, with scattered proper nouns and place names interwoven in a weathered ledger-like format.
The report details a steadier wheat market amid new crop pressure and export activity. Cash markets show no clear direction as liquidity tightens. oats and corn futures move with favorable weather, while prices for flour and meal reflect broader supply dynamics and regional demand.
Excerpt from a damaged export ledger mentioning wheat values and various coded items with unclear units. The readable terms include prices like 20 tam and references to names such as Reet Wie and Eitan, plus scattered figures and place names.
Fragmented OCR notes describe cattle and hog markets with odd phrases. Mentions twenty thousand head and stalls at a market in a city with cages and scales. Details are garbled but indicate livestock pricing and movement rather than a coherent event.
St Louis & San Francisco Railroad receivers urge bondholders to support deposit and settlement actions for the 4% Refunding Mortgage bonds due July 1, 1911. The committee notes the bonds are adequately secured and seeks prompt action to preserve security while detailing deposit procedures, eligible custodians, and transfer/registration requirements for coupon and registered bonds.
Fragmentary OCR shows cattle and hog receipts with prices for prime sheep veal and beef cuts, plus copper market commentary. Mentions buttered and stale grain types, fair remand and various livestock terms. References to December and July quotes, and a note on copper price weakness on the Metal Exchange.
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