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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
2
A prepared weekly list covers selected issues of equipment bonds, high grade short term notes, New York City bonds, and railroad bonds long and short term. It will be sent without charge to banks, trust companies or individuals on request. Write for Circular Q 4.
The Mackay Companies announce a quarterly one percent dividend on both preferred and common shares payable October 1, 1908 to record holders as of September 12, 1908. American Tobacco Company notes 6 percent bonds interest due October 1 and dividends of 1 1/2 percent on preferred and 4 percent on common stock payable October 1, 1908 to record holders as of September 15 and 12, 1908 respectively. American Snuff Company declares dividends of 1 1/2 percent on preferred and 4 percent on common, payable October 1, 1908 to holders of record September 12, 1908. Convertible Four Per Cent Gold Bonds by American Telegraph Company have coupons payable September 1, 1908 via Manhattan Trust Company.
Notices announce stockholders meetings for The Hocking Valley Railway Company Maryland Coal Company of Pennsylvania Lake Erie and Western Railroad Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Company and The American Agricultural Chemical Company with directors elections transfer book closings and meeting dates across 1905 to 1908 in New London Columbus Johnstown New York Milwaukee and Chicago locations.
Proposals by Jefferson and Clearfield Goal and Iron Co for 1st Mortgage 5 per cent gold bonds. Sealed bids accepted until 8 PM September 15 1906 at Guaranty Trust Co New York for sale as trustee at price not to exceed 105 and accrued interest of bonds to invest forty five thousand seven hundred sixty two dollars and sixty two cents.
Chicago stock summary notes closing figures for several market listings with limited readable details. The fragment mentions prices or changes but lacks complete company names or totals to specify outcomes.
Market activity slumped after an initial rise as total shares traded for the day fell to 676,646 with 421,422 held round figures. For the period from January 1 to September 2, total shares reached 118,358,725 with a pending day in 1907 showing 142,560,767 shares for the same period.
In early dealings last session stocks rose on Harriman influence with Southern Pacific and Baltimore & Ohio at new highs, Erie in demand, while Amalgamated Copper and American Smelting led declines. Bears growl at a quiet market as overbought conditions push long holders to exit.
Investors backing current securities speculation press on with what bear traders label persistent obstinacy as they continue buying amid uncertain market sentiment.
Last actual sales and closing quotations show no trades yesterday on the NYSE across multiple issues. Prices listed include Adams Ex 173 181, Am Coal 12 100 150, and various utilities and industrials with bid and ask values, reflecting a stagnant session.
The page lists a broad bond market snapshot with numerous issues and prices from several issuers including Am Tobacco, NY Dock, Reading Gen, United States Steel, and Westinghouse. It notes total bond sales at 5,894,000 and includes varying yields, maturities, and credit references across rail, utilities, and industrials, reflecting a robust but uneven investment climate.
Continued irregularity characterized speculation in outside securities with mining shares attracting attention. Consolidated Arizona Smelting traded heavily then dipped from Tuesday highs. Nevada Consolidated and related issues held firm while Tri-Bullion and Nevada-Utah weakened. American Tobacco and Standard Oil rose modestly as Bay State Gas weakened. Bond demand remained fair and Allis-Chalmers and Nevada Consolidated 6s recovered after early losses.
London 2 September strong demand for American securities with quotes from London and New York. Listings include Anaconda Atchison Canadian Pacific Central Louis and Nash New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Southern Pacific Union Pacific U S Steel and preferred, with varying closes and changes. Foreign money market notes call money discounts and exchange rates for Paris Berlin and London along with British consols and French rentes.
The Imperial Bank of Germany reports changes for the week with cash on hand down 61,094,200 marks while loans rise 19,482,000 marks and discounts advance 41,621,006 marks. Treasury bills grow 19,103,000 marks and notes in circulation up 32,704,000 marks, with deposits falling 56,620,000 marks.
Money on call opened at 1 percent with gains to 14 percent. time money offered at 1.5 to 2 percent for sixty days and up to 3.25 percent for five to six months. Foreign exchange shown firmer with sterling around 4.96 to 4.86, francs and marks quoted with premiums. Bank clearings for New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia listed. silver and gold prices noted. government receipts and Sub-Treasury balance reported.
Bowling Green Trust Co at 26 Broadway New York lists Edwin Gould as President and William H. Taylor as 1st Vice President with Charles P. Armstrong and others as vice presidents and directors including Edwin Gould Frank J. Gould and Wm Nelson Cromwell among a long roster of officers and directors.
Foreign houses bought 25000 shares in the local market with heavy purchases in Harriman and United States Steel. Dividends declared include Interborough Rapid Transit 2% and several others on preferred or common shares payable on October 1. August bank clearings show substantial though down from last year, with total exchanges over 10.24 billion across 100+ cities. Canadian Pacific prepares to issue 50 million in stock but will not offer it to shareholders for a year. Seaboard bondholders organize after a coupon default. Refined sugar prices rise by ten points. Colonial Bank to increase capital. American Car and Foundry earnings show improved first quarter results. New consolidated members added to the stock exchange.
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