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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
2
A 1917 report notes that mine labor troubles threaten copper price stability as workers push for higher wages. Producers fear higher costs may raise government prices, but production should stay high. government intervention may be needed to prevent prolonged strikes.
The dollar weakened anew against currencies with the ruble hitting a fresh low of 22.05 cents as market activity remained thin. German and Austrian exchange dealings were suspended by American bankers, while call money eased to 4 percent and loans secured by industrial collateral fell to 5 percent amid broad market steadiness and uneven stock action.
The Chile Copper Company released a quarterly report showing a sharp rise in output to 22,625,796 pounds of copper for the first quarter, up from 14,773,276 pounds. Total income reached 1,152,411, with unit cost down to 9.01 cents per pound from 12.2 cents. Delivered cost averaged 2.74 cents per pound after deductions. Ore treated totaled 858,879 dry tons at 1.88 percent copper, with net saving around 24.2 percent for the quarter.
Call money and time money show a general decline in rates with the ruling call money at 41x percent and time loans easing. Industrial collateral loans stay steady while money demand improves and official Federal district discount rates vary by region. London money market also reports better demand and steady discounts.
Acting for Kay Copper Company and partners Hayden Stone press reports state China Copper and American Smelting Refining Company purchased the Vietor American Fuel coal fields in New Mexico for about 3 million dollars. A new company formed to value and operate the properties is named Gallup American Coal Company. The move aims to secure fuel supply amid anticipated shortages and to raise production for producers Crowns Denmark and Sweden noted in exchange rate discussion.
United States Treasury figures dated June 29 show general fund net balance of 299,830.88 and total receipts of 3 7381515 with payments of 6,164,045. The year’s surplus is 65,335,674 against a 1,346,957 deficit excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
The item outlines money stock and prices including total reserve of national banks and Federal Reserve notes, gold reserves, discounts, and circulating currency. It lists averages for railroad and industrial stock prices, cost of living, production, crops, and rail freight metrics with figures spanning 1916 and 1917.
A new stockholders committee forms to plan reorganization of Aetna Explosives. Members include Henry Audin, A. S. A. De Witt, Justus von Lengerke, F. E. Baldwin, and John Rice. They seek power of attorney and argue neglect under war contracts while noting current production of about 4,000,000 pounds of commercial dynamite monthly. They urge early removal from receivership and a stable postwar management policy.
A special meeting of Gulf States Steel stock trust certificate holders is set for August 15 to approve a plan retiring the 10,000 first preferred stock at 110 a share plus accrued dividends. Passage requires two thirds of both the second preferred stock and the common outstanding, excluding stock trust certificates.
The State Public Utility Commissioners approved the merger of New York Telephone Company and Atlantic Coast Telephone Company known as the Bell System. The Atlantic City area system will gain access to Bell System nationwide resources, consolidating ownership under NYTCo.
London market shows firm close after quiet quint session with shipping shares active under Cunarders, Japanese currency gains and rubber stocks recovering. Iron and steel prominent among industrials as American stocks narrow. market closes dull with Friday closure noted and Paris hours list quiet trading.
Bank report lists assets and liabilities including reserves, capital, and debts. It notes securities and demand deposits, with dividends announced for several companies and dates for payments. Names: United Drug Company Pittsburgh Coal Company United States Glass Company Public Service Company of Northern Maine.
A financial notice reports retirement of preferred stock at several firms, with details on quarterly and extra dividends, record dates, and payment dates. It notes the retirement of preferred stock at par $200 per share and accrued dividends, with references to United States Mortgage and Trust Company and J.T. Stetson Company among others. The document mentions stock records and surrender procedures for former holders to receive entitlements.
New York Federal Reserve Bank figures show that from 21 218000 liberty bonds allotted to this district total payments reach 550 050 27 in full. Cash payments total 145 002 257 and treasury certificates 4053 124 000 with some payments exceeding allotments. A campaign for the next Liberty Loan begins in the city with headquarters to be opened and posters printed. Final reports from the Pennsylvania Railroad indicate 57 160 subscriptions totaling 3 444 600 from employees and officers.
The Barrett Company New Jersey announces an exchange offer for certificates and subscription receipts. Holders of preferred stock may exchange partial or full holdings for permanent engraved certificates with the right to participate in future dividends. Details specify transfer transfers, name alignment with receipts, and fractional shares handling under applicable law. The notice outlines payment timing, eligibility, and procedures for converting to full shares and the resulting stock certificates.
A compiled list outlines numerous bonds and funding issues across the United States for 1917 and beyond. Entries cover cities in Illinois Iowa Minnesota Montana New Mexico Colorado and more, detailing school districts water works street improvements and refunding issues with various 4s 5s and 4% mortgage notes. The extensive schedule names locations such as Albert Lea Des Moines Great Falls Billings Portland Huntington and many counties and districts, indicating projects from school buildings to bridge and road funding.
July Investments presents over 200 carefully selected municipal, railroad, and public service corporation bonds. The firm recommends these for conservative investors and notes competitive prices. Includes details on offerings and purchasing options.
Stock listings and company names appear across the page, including references to Central Sikar Corph and American Backacne Cigar Co. Mentions of Westchester Fire Innovative D tity and United Wins & Trading Co appear alongside California Petrafeum and Missouri Pacific. The garbled OCR text shows multiple firm names and sectors without coherent narrative or dates beyond July 3 1915.
The Miami Copper Company declares a dividend of 41. per share for the quarter ending June. A dividend of 41.90 per share is payable August 1 to stockholders of record. The board notes the company will close transfers on June 20 and reopen on July 1. Directors’ meeting minutes and officer signatures are listed.
Quarterly dividend per share declared for holders as of June 30 042. United Wee Coenen Bi board confirms payment details and record date in the notices.
The Stag, also known as Eatis Power Hroal St, New York, declares a dividend of $2 per share on June 38. The dividend is payable after July 16 to shareholders of record as of July 6. Secretary Lovelace signs the notice in the company record.
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