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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
13
A brief market summary notes stock values up amid a light trading day with 477,213 shares traded. Data covers January 1 to October 29 and compares current activity with the prior year, highlighting small lots and overall share totals.
New York October 7 1908 the Board of Directors declared dividend No 16 on common stock two dollars fifty cents per share payable December 3 1908 at the close of business November 5 1908. Dividend cheques mailed to stockholders with proper orders. HW Gardiner assistant treasurer 6 Nassau Street NYC. The American Exchange National Bank 128 Broadway NY October 23 1908 board declared a semi annual dividend of five percent on capital stock payable November 2 to stockholders of record October 31 1906. Edward Burns cashier.
The Fullman Company announces a quarterly dividend of 2.00 per share from net earnings to be paid November 11 to stockholders of record October 10. Checks will be mailed to holders of record at date. Secretary A S Weinsheimer notes the notice dated October 20, 1806 in Ohio.
United States Express declares a semiannual dividend of two dollars per share payable November 16, 1908. Transfer books close October 7 at 12 o'clock noon and reopen November 16. Consolidated Gas Company of New York proclaims a one percent dividend payable December to stockholders of record by November 10. Hormiguero Central Co of Cuba coupon No. 86 due November 1 pays on presentation at 69 Wall Street office.
The Tennessee Chemical and Sulphuric Acid Company was incorporated yesterday in New Jersey with 10,000 capital stock and a bonded issue of 22,00.40. Backed by Tennessee Copper interests, the firm aims to process sulphuric acid from a new $1,000,000 plant to market the fumes commercially. Directors include Rogers, Albert Lewisohn, Walter Lewisohn, J Parke Channing, and Frederick Lewisohn. officers not yet chosen.
New Haven Rhode Island and Boston and Maine merger dispute moves toward equity case. U S government seeks to block consolidation and force sale of trolley lines. Three judges set November 17 for arguments after a hearing on transfer to higher courts. Colonel J H Benton argues against moving the case. District Attorney French supports speedier resolution.
Stock market activity showed net gains across many issues with late buying by major houses. Union Pacific reached a new yearly high before closing under it, and a dividend boost for Reading was reported after the election. Bond demand remained strong though margin buying was cautioned amid possible Taft or Bryan outcomes.
The bond market shows extensive listings across dozens of United States and international issues including Japanese, Cuban, American, and Canadian bonds. Notable items include Allis-Chalm 5s, Am T & N Ist Con 4s, and Cen Pac Gul 4s with varied prices and yields, culminating in total bond sales of 2,811,000 pounds.
London market for American securities was quiet with little price movement. Notable quotes include Atchison 91 1 2, Canadian Pacific 174 1, Louisville & Nashville 112 1 2, Reading 132 1 2, Pennsylvania 125 1 2, Southern Pacific 107 1 2, Union Pacific 174 1 2, United States Steel 40 1 2 47 1 2, and related preferred issues. Foreign money markets show call money at 1 percent in London and various discount rates across Berlin and Paris. Foreign securities list British consuls at 4 1 2 and French tenors at 9 1 2.
The weekly Bank of England report shows reserves up 72 000 pounds and circulation down 334 6 million with bullion and other securities decreasing. The reserve ratio rose to 65 percent from 41 70 and the note about France cites increases in notes and treasury deposits with general deposits up 122 201 010 francs and discounted bills up 134 55 000 francs, amid other shifts.
Last actual sales and closing quotations for stocks with no trades yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. Listings include Adams Ex, Am Gas pf, Am Coal, Lake Shore, Long Island, Am TeI, Marine, Am Exp, Am Gr T, Manhat El, Am Lin, Am Mant, MK & T pf, Am 5 pf, Butterick, G W deb, NY Dock pf, NYC St L, Pereee R pf, StL W pe, Wells Fd Ex, West Md, and related pref and common shares with quoted bid and asked figures.
The money market showed little activity with rates near 1 percent and offers for 2 to 6 month periods. Foreign exchange opened easy, firming later with cables around 4.8670 and sixty day bills near 4.84 to 4.86. Bank clearings and government receipts data indicate steady fiscal movement, with daily surpluses and deficits ongoing.
The Farmers' Loan and Trust Company operates branches at 16 18 20 and 22 William Street and at 475 Fifth Avenue New York with details noting branch office locations and contact points.
An irregular tendency characterized the outside securities market after opening with alternating strength and weakness in different quarters. By midday prices steadied and in some cases rose fractionally, with fairly active, well distributed trading. Crown Reserve rose on buying for Canadian account while Silver Queen gained 7i. Bonds edged fractionally lower.
The London market shows dull but steady activity with firmer call money as month end liquidity tightens. Dividends declared include Consolidated Gas 1 percent, Casein Company of America preferred, Nassau Bank 4 percent semiannual, Norfolk & Western 2 percent semiannual. Mexico irrigation bonds allotments favored smaller subscribers in full, larger bets allocated modestly. Delaware & Hudson reports six months to June 30 surplus of 1.87 million and 9 percent payout for 1908 from 1907 surplus. International Paper elects Alvah Crocker as director. Mexican Light and Power aims to lease to Mexican Tramways. Walter Loncheim elected NYSE member with J. S. Bache & Co.
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