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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
Market in London dull and heavy with quotations showing div idend. Foreign money rates include 21. per cent on short bills and 2 percent on open discounts. Berlin and Paris discount rates listed with exchange rates and consols at 86. French rentes quoted at 96 francs 6 centimes.
The report shows yesterday's closing quotations for government bonds compared with May 12 figures. Entries include registered 3s and 4s, coupons, and various issues with percentages such as 104, 130, 140, and 119 to 121 percent. Details reference Panama Canal bonds and multiple denominations with status notes.
Unlisted and unsettled market activity shows total Sah total sales in January 2 7212 with 56 197 shares. Compared to the prior period, May 12 inclusive, large share counts 60 737 185 and 9 27 closing. Shares for the same period in 19M appear inconsistent.
The report notes yesterday's stock market dip driven by technical conditions rather than bad news. Erie March quarter results, resumed gold exports, and a slump in April domestic shipments fuel selling. Despite losses, some copper and American Smelting resist bear pressure and a late day market uptick follows reduced foreign selling.
The page shows a dense scan of mining and utility stocks with multiple tickers and prices. It lists companies such as Cal & Hecla Min Boston & Alb 203 a, Boston Cons 114, Mohawk Min, Mass Elec Cos, Old Colony, Granby Min, West E St Ry, Mass Cons Min, Asceola Min, Am Tel & Tel, Old Dom Min, Parret Min, Te & Tel, Quincy Min, Tamarack Min, Un Shoe Mach, Wolverine Min, U S Smelt Co, Arcadian Min, Maxi Gas, Atlantic Min, Shannon Min, and Utah. prices range across fractions and percentages, with several pref and non-pref entries. The fragment ends with the word "Asked."
Last sale and closing bids appear for numerous U S stocks with no trades yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. Notable listings include Am Can, Am Ex, Armour, Beth Steel, Nat Lead, New Coal, Pullman, and Wells Fargo with varied last sale and bid figures.
Money on call opened at 1 percent and traded to 2 percent with 1 1/2 percent final, time money abundant and rates fall between 2 and 4 percent for various terms. Foreign exchange opened strong with sterling up about 10 points, cables little changed, and rates steady near gold export level. Domestic exchange and bank clearings show mixed discounts and gains across major cities. government receipts show a daily surplus deficit pattern, and the Sub-Treasury shows a debit with Clearing House.
The outside securities market opened quiet with Goldfield activity mainly at the expense of values. Early trading eased as the broader stock market softened, then recovery followed mid day. Tonopah Mining fell on reports of a mine fire while other names like United Copper and Butte Coalition showed mixed moves and Standard Oil traded solidly at about 600.
Export sales show 4 409,963 dollars for the week ending May 12, with 31,261,902 in merchandise exports. Year to date totals reach 562,875 in exports and 237,175,154 in value.
Foreign trading shows heavy sales in Ohio Ontario & Western issues with a general London market lull except A department. Money easy in Britain with call loans at 1 percent and bills discounted at 2 percent. American Beet Sugar reports a profit of 1,505,000 for the year, with strong campaign operations and large depreciation costs. Cotton Exchange nominations listed for New York, plus United States Rubber notes offering, and a SilverSmiths dividend reduction to 2 percent annual. Brokers report heavy stock carrying, Rock Island stockholders show modest holder growth, and a June 1 dividend declared for Quincy Mining. New York Mutual Gaslight directors replaced Stillman and Stillman’s successors.
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