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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
6
The report shows shares traded at a lower level than the previous day with figures for whole market activity. It lists daily and year comparisons including total sales for the day and for the period from January 1 to October 2, noting a lower turnover than earlier years and unlisted items.
Industry insiders said the Wisconsin Central Railway would likely place its preferred stock on a dividend basis next year after the Duluth extension opens for traffic. The line aims to complete the branch by January 1 and expects higher earnings, with possible control transfer to another corporation after the election. The preferred stock carries a 4 percent annual dividend and the latest report shows a surplus of about £551,000 reserved for such dividends.
Denver reports the merger of all Denver Rio Grande lines is effective after filing a 150.6 million mortgage for bonds. Funds refinance debt, aid Western Pacific building Salt Lake to the Pacific Coast, and extend and construct new lines. Rumors of Harriman taking Western Pacific denied. Rio Grande reportedly owns two thirds of Western Pacific stock, making a Harriman takeover unlikely without Rio Grande sale.
A cable from Rome states the Bank of Naples will open a branch in this city to safeguard Italian savings in the United States. The Italian government will guarantee funds sent through the American branch and all deposits. Bank representatives say they have not been advised of changes in their relation to the institution. United States to Italy remittances last year reached 56.6 million dollars with 26 million remitted by these agents in a single year.
Judge Smith McPherson in federal court issued an order restraining Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney from prosecuting cases against Missouri Pacific Railroad Company to enforce the maximum freight law rate.
Albany Oct 23 The Peter White Marble Company of Dover Dutchess County with a 2 million capital filed a certificate of incorporation. Directors listed include Coleman E Andell John Mitchell Raphael Brill Arthur A Fortes of New York and Albert Dickal of White Plains.
Judge Lowell of the United States Circuit Court ordered a public auction of the Arnold Print Works at North Adams. The court directed payment of the National Bank of Commerce of New York claim of 2,265,650 from the special deposit, nearly that amount, with the balance to be provided by the receivers.
Pall River Massachusetts October 23 The week’s total print cloth sales are estimated between 259 006 and 405 006 pieces. Price advance of 4 1/2 cents over last week did not dampen demand with buyers active. Mill storehouses show reduced stock after three weeks of heavy sales keeping the market healthy with listed prices for various widths and finishes.
Imports and marketings of dry goods this week show comparisons with last week and last year. Figures list value amounts in pounds and dollars across categories, highlighting shifts in import volumes and sales performance.
Irregular trading with heavy profit taking weighed on many issues while copper shares led gains on rising metal prices. Analysts expect a Taft win to loosen money markets and boost demand for stocks and bonds, with interior banks likely to shift funds to New York after the election.
London and New York closing prices show irregular movement in American securities. Notable items include Anaconda, Louisville & Nashville, New York Central, Reading, Union Pacific, and United States Steel with varied quotes, while foreign money markets show call money at 4 percent and Paris and Berlin discount rates around two percent.
Last actual sales and closing quotations show no trades yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange across many issues. Bid and asked figures accompany each listing, with several common names like Adams Ex, Lake Shore, Am Coal, Mackay Cos, Manhattan Elevated, and New York Central appearing among the inactive stocks.
Money on call opened at 1 percent with last loan 14 percent and closing 14.1 percent. In time money rates steady amid abundant supply and dull demand. Mercantile paper dull. high grade names favored. Foreign exchange opened firmer with sterling gains. later eased. Bank clearings and domestic exchange listed. silver and gold prices noted. Government receipts and Sub-Treasury balances reported for the day and fiscal year to date.
Chicago closing stock list shows gains for American Can 6% Quaker Oats preferred 8% and Swift & Co. 102% while Boxboard Commonwealth Edison and Sears preferred hover near unchanged. Notable declines include Chic Telephone and People’s Gas with fractional losses.
The market for outside securities showed marked improvement with brisk trading. Copper stocks advanced as metal prices rose and trade outlook improved, while cobalt stocks remained in demand at higher figures amid firm specialties and a notable early gain for Cobalt Central. Standard Oil stayed firm and Chicago Subway held steady, with strong interest observed for Mexican Irrigation 4s at a premium of 1 percent over the subscription price.
The article reports mixed overseas trading with U S Steel and Harriman shares shifting, London activity weak, and European markets restrained by Balkans unease. It notes a weekly cash loss at banks, net Sub Treasury losses, and gold receipts, plus copper price rises and rising grain exports. Dividends from several banks are listed. No extra cotton holiday.
Dunn's Review notes lax election-time activity in contracting and a fall in idle machinery, with improving production stocks yet limited distributive surplus. Retail trade is uneven. rain shortages hurt mill work and shipments while winter wheat has a weak start and fires cause damage. Wheat movement supports optimism in the Northwest, but drought and low supplies dampen the South and spell unsettled retail conditions.
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