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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
5
The piece explains velvet securities held by banks as hidden or misvalued assets used to pay for services or as collateral. It notes how such accounts may mask losses from underwriting and investments, referencing Knickerbocker Trust and a 1900 embezzlement at First National Bank.
The San Toy Mining Company and Charles M. Schwab report daily ore shipments of 200 to 500 tons with net $8 per ton. Alaska’s spring mining rush, the Trans-Alaskan project, and the Tanmana district anticipate heavy copper output as miners head to Alaska and Canadian Yukon, amid idle US miners drawn by vast unclaimed lands.
Voluntary bankruptcy petitions submitted for Edward L. Parmlee of Milford Connecticut listing liabilities of 1836722 and assets of 6609 with machinery tolls stock in trade and other assets. Involuntary case filed against Marquise Chocolate Company with creditors seeking 31664 360 52225 and a court appointed temporary receiver. Abraham Silverman involuntary bankruptcy with liabilities 259286 and assets 15129 with stock in trade valued at 1209.
The report to stockholders notes 3.4 percent earnings on common stock of 29,501,000 and total indebtedness of 4,980,558. A 100,000 share red stock sale at par increased capital stock while demand for worsted goods lagged. Production was cut to 61 percent as inventories and receivables weakened, with market value inventories below cost. The outlook remains cautious but hopeful for year end, with continued preferred dividend payments.
The American Grass Twine Co reports year end December 21 with overall expenses of 14. The corporation shows a 46.2 percent gain and a net income of 95,008. President Robins presents the stockholders with a steady business outlook. The last quarter shows a strong rise in sales, and the first two months of 1908 compare favorably to 1907 amid improving conditions.
The general market report notes a very quiet coffee market with only 6,200 bags sold. Prices hovered near unchanged to five points lower in New York on March 3, 1908, with steadying near the close, while demand remained modest and speculative activity largely muted.
The Chicago market pages show varied price movements across commodities. Hides and leather steady while London tin and copper down. pork, beef, and lard firm amid strong packer demand. molasses syrups stable with firm demand. rice and sugar markets mixed with refined sugar firm and raw sugar higher. Potatoes onions and vegetables steady to firmer at close with active produce movement in many lines.
Week ending March 2 1908 reports arrivals and prices for beans peas butter cheese and eggs. Beans show mixed demand with marrow red kidney white kidney and yellow varieties quoted. imports and exports noted. Butter prices softening with creamery and process grades varying. cheese prices steady with demand for full cream and skims. Eggs steady then weak as receipts rise. fruit and citrus pricing given with regional storage and fresh arrivals.
Receipts total 58 cars 974 head beef cattle and calves and sheep and hogs. Cattle steady with export demand and future shipments noted to Liverpool London and Southampton. Calves and sheep and lambs show varied prices with dressed beef and mutton values cited. Hogs 26 cars 4459 head softer with Buffalo guidance and regional sales at several price points.
Chicago markets show cattle receipts around 4 500 head with steers quoted at 4 25 to 6 15, heifers 2 50 to 5 25, and bulls 5 0 to 7 25. Hog demand slows with heavy and mixed types at 4 5 to 4 90, while sheep and lambs trend steady to higher in parts, lambs 5 0 to 7 50. Kansas City reports 9 600 cattle with strong demand for export steers at 5 75, western and southern stockers and feeders trading 3 50 to 1 90, hogs 4 20 to 4 40, and lambs 6 30 to 7 50 amid steady to higher sheep prices. Pittsburgh notes a steady to modest cattle supply with ongoing market activity.
Choice prime and ewe prices listed with varying grades. Sheep: prime wethers at $5, other categories $2 to $6, lambs around $59 to $99. Calves at $7.50. Hogs: receipts light, prime heavies about $4.50 to $5.00, mediums and heavy workers $4.50 to $5. yields and figures show steady activity.
Liverpool telegraph notes a firm spot for wheat and quiet futures across several grains and oils. Prices for beef pork and bacon show weakness or dull activity, with lard butter and turpentine cited, while cottonseed oil and various cuts of bacon and shoulders move in narrow ranges.
Boston reports a modest improvement in mood despite overall weakness as mills curtail output and clothing stocks wind down. Quoted domestic ranges cover Ohio Pennsylvania fleeces Michigan Wisconsin New York delaine and washed grades with varied scoured values across Texas California Oregon and territory categories.
Chicago price movements show gains across wheat corn oats and provisions amid brisk demand and shrinking wheat stocks. May wheat closed around 1.00 to 1.01 with notable activity in delivery months and mixed car receipts. futures rallied as shorts and bulls covered.
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