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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
4
An officer stated April net income from operations reached 962 240, the largest April result in eleven years, though slightly below the expected 1 999 600. Total receipts were 3 936 356 amid a 382 100 drop in gross revenue, with operating expenses down 1 098 161 or 26 percent, boosting net earnings by 34 percent.
Span's Review reports improving industrial conditions with resumed plant operations next week and better retail trade due to seasonable weather. Loans, money rates, and exports show gains, while grain prices rise on light supplies. Bradstreet's notes irregular weather affecting crops, mixed retail sentiment, and early fall stock cleaning. cotton goods and leather see price movements. overall tone improves though some regions falter.
Market figures show a wide array of bids and asks across Philadelphia concerns. Major items include Lehigh Valley Railroad at 61 percent bid and 61 percent asked, Phila Electric preferred at 21 and 22, and Reading Company and Con Tr of NS notes cited among various bond offerings. Several equities such as Marsden Cambria Steel, Fairmount Tree, and Union Traction appear with mixed quotes, reflecting varied demand on the Philadelphia exchange.
Stock values show improvement by about two percent. Total shares traded for the day were 465,319, up from 230,510 on the same day in 1907. For January 1 to May 2, inclusive, total shares reached 74,807,478, lower than the 103,440,805 traded in the same period of 1907. Unlisted.
A slower trading day ended with net gains in leading issues as shorts covered. Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific led advances while Northern Pacific failed to hold gains after a dividend announcement. Bank reserves fell, gold exports seen next week, and railroad earnings declined with Atchison and Reading worst off.
Imports and marketings of dry goods this week, with comparisons, were as follows: quantities, values, and leading origins. Data show shifts in inflows and trader activity across key markets, reflecting broader trade patterns and seasonal demand.
Market summary lists diverse bonds with varying yields and terms from 1000 to 19000 units. Notable entries include Us 3s Coup 1918 101 and Cuba Reps 103. plus many 4s and convertible notes across multiple railroads and utilities. Total reported sales reach 2,316,000 dollars.
Yesterday's bond quotes showed mixed results with several issues including U S and registered bonds from 1908 to 1929. Prices ranged around 100 to 122 with small bonds and Panama issues noted. Ex interest appeared in the listing reflecting coupon adjustments.
London and New York close show strong demand for American securities with gains on unions, rails, and steel. Key names include Atchison Topeka 7 3 8s and Erie 2 11 4s, Reading 22 1 1 9, United States Steel 68 6 8s, and Union Pacific 129 1 4s. Foreign money rates: London call 11 1 4 percent, Berlin 3 1 2 percent. Consols 87 3 4 for money. French rentes 95 francs 90 centimes.
The Bank of France reports weekly changes with gold holdings up 66.8 million francs and silver, notes in circulation, and general deposits all increasing. The detailed table compares current figures to earlier years, highlighting a historic peak in gold and silver reserves and broader monetary expansion.
Last actual sales and closing bids for securities with no trades yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange list varied quotes across many issues. The report catalogs last sale, bid, and ask details for numerous names including Adams Ex, Am Tel & C, Chicago & Alton, and Lake Gas among others.
Money on call opened at 1 percent, closing 1 percent, last loan 1.1 percent. Time money quiet with varied sixty to ninety day rates from 3 to 4 percent. Foreign exchange steady with cables at 4.8745 and demand sterling near 4.8720. Short francs around 5.15 percent less 1-32 and reichsmarks about 95 7-16. Bankers' posted rates show 4.86 to 4.88 for sixty days, with various international quotes. Domestic exchange notes Boston discounts and telegraph premiums. Bank clearings listed for New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore. Silver and gold markets cited with domestic and London figures. Government receipts and expenditures show daily and year-to-date balances. Sub-Treasury shows debt to Clearing House of 1,331,352.
The readable fragments show a jumble of monetary percentages and city or government references. Details are insufficient to identify persons, organizations, places, dates, or a coherent event.
The market for outside securities showed clearer strength with higher trading and values. Lead issues included Nipissing and Boston improvements, Dominion Copper bonds paid interest, Cobalt Central and Chicago Subway active, while Tidewater 6 percent notes slipped and other bonds held steady.
Foreign trading shows 15,900 shares traded locally with firm sentiment though dull. copper prices mixed with electrolytic at 12% and futures uncertain. MK&T land opening boosts Oklahoma settlement prospects. dividends declared by several firms. Pacific Mail deficit widens. new Consolidated Stock Exchange members named.
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