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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
21
Trading values fell to a lower level with total shares traded 3,291 for the day compared to 644,18 on the prior year. For the period January 1 to October 2 inclusive total listed shares reached 145,783,838 versus 168,834,178 in the same span of 17.
Investors expect the Wisconsin Central Railway to place its preferred stock on a dividend basis next year after the Duluth extension opens. The line aims to complete the extension by January 1, boosting earnings and signaling possible control changes, though no action is planned before the election. The preferred stock carries a 4 percent annual dividend.
Denver files a mortgage of 150000.06 to unify all Denver Rio Grande lines. Bonds 90000 fund refinancing, 5000 aid Western Pacific from Salt Lake to the Pacific Coast, remainder for line extensions. Harriman takeover rumors denied. Rio Grande owns two thirds of Western Pacific stock.
Cable from Rome reports the Bank of Naples establishing a local branch to protect Italian savings in the United States. The Italian government will guarantee funds and debts, a move not yet communicated to American agents. Remittances to Italy have reached nearly 29.66 million dollars in one year, with total 1907 transfers around 56.6 million dollars.
In Kansas City on May 1 23 Judie Smith McPherson filed in federal court an order restraining Jonason County Prosecuting Attorney from prosecuting cases against Missouri Pacific Railroad Company to enforce the maximum freight law rate.
The Lower White Marble Company of Dover Dutchess County with capital 2000 filed a certificate of incorporation today in Albany. Directors include Coleman E Andell John Mitchell Raphael Brill Arthur A Forbes of New York and Albert Dickel of White Plains.
Boston on October 22 Judge Lowell of the U S Circuit Court ordered the sale of the Arnold Print Works North Adams by public auction. The court directed payment of the National Bank of Commerce of New York claims totaling 2 20060 from the special deposit nearly the same amount. The balance will be supplied by revolvers.
In Fall River Mass dated Oct 23 total weekly print cloth sales are estimated at 259096 to 400009 pieces. Prices rise by 0.4 cents from last week while buyers remain steady and stock at storyhouses tightens after three weeks of heavy sales.
Imports and marketing of dry goods this week fall behind last year’s totals. Reported figures include Sega at 2,432,697 this week versus 3,157,000 last year, while other categories show weaker performance compared with prior periods.
Copper shares rose as buyers anticipated higher metal prices and optimism from copper producers. Banks report cash drain easing as interior funds may move to New York after the election, with Taft’s victory seen as boosting demand for stocks and bonds.
London and New York closing prices show irregular moves in American securities with fluctuating quotes for Anaconda Canadian Pacific and Louisville and Nashville among others. Foreign money rates include call money in London and Berlin Paris discount rates with exchange figures.
Last closing and bid data show no trades on the New York Stock Exchange for several issues. The report lists prices including Adams Exlis, Air-Ch Co, Lake Shore, Am Ag Ch, Long Island, Marine, Am Coal, Mackay Cos, Am H&L, Manhat El, Mich Cet, National Biscuit, Nash, Ann Arbor, Beth Ste, New York Dock, Reading, Consolidated Coal, Quicksilver, and more with various bid and ask figures.
The market for outside securities showed further improvement with prisk trading for most of the day. Copper stocks advanced on higher metal prices and upbeat trade prospects, while cobalt stocks saw demand and rising quotes. Standard Oil remained firm and Chicago Subway steady as investors pursued Mexican Irrigation 4s at a premium of 1 percent over issue price.
Money on call opened at 1 percent with high 14 percent and low 1 percent, dull in tone as supply outweighed demand. Foreign exchange firm early then eased, with rates for sterling and cables fluctuating and various bills quoted. domestic exchange and bank clearings show notable activity. Sub Treasury ledger shows daily debtor status to the Clearing House.
American Can 6% Quaker Oats preferred 98% do preferred 67% Streets Stable Carpf 4% A Booth Pack preferred 6 Swift & Co 1024s Chic Subway 10% Boxboard and Commonwealth Edison 108% do preferred Chic Telephone 124 Peoples Gas 06% National Biscuit 80 Sears Roebuck preferred 01% preferred crossseekll
Markets show weakness in London with fears of Balkans tension. U.S. steel and Harriman shares move in orders. currency flows show a net weekly interior loss of 24. The Sub Treasury reports receipts and disbursements with modest gains. Copper prices rise and grain exports expand, while equipment demand strengthens and ore shipments from U S Steel rise. Dividends announced include American Exchange and Lincoln banks. Cotton Exchange votes to stay open on Election Day eve.
Dunn's Review notes pre election trade lassitude in commerce with optimism over future production and stockpiling. It cites poor rain, low water delaying mills and river shipments, forest fires, mixed retail demand, and uneven seasonal weather. Wheat movement, rail earnings, and import/export figures show a cautious but improving trend in parts of the country.
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