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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
10
A M Fletcher Banker details general banking duties including accepting deposits subject to draft dividends collected and remitted acts as fiscal agent for corporations and negotiates security issues for railroads and other companies deals in government bonds and other investment securities
The Friday market featured large stocks of fruits and vegetables and widespread sales to retailers and street vendors. Butter eggs and poultry were active while watermelons peaches plums and pears were plentiful though lemons moved slowly. Wheat held steady corn declined and oats held firm with a generally bullish tone across commodities and trade.
Financial brief notes varied money rates and bank clearings across U S and European cities. Highlights include Indianapolis commercial paper at 4 to 5 percent and New York call money at 2 to 2 1/2 percent, with sterling exchange firm and London and Paris rates cited. Washington treasury balance figures show available cash of 176.5 million and gold reserve around 104.6 million, with receipts and expenditures summarized.
A list of issued certificates names numerous individuals across Indiana and Michigan cities with varied sums and roles. The text notes certificates for Indiaman names and mentions a certificate of Incorporation filed in Dover Delaware for a new storage battery company based in Boston.
New York market analysis notes stronger activity and broader dealings. Amalgamated Copper rose further on large trades amid price control rumors. Gould stocks draw attention ahead of Colorado Southern absorption and Missouri Pacific plans. Erie securities and coal trades buoyed by good coal market, with optimism on dividends and Northern Pacific related rights.
Chicago July 23 reports show heavy selling in corn leading a broad grain decline. Wheat finished down nearly a half cent, oats and provisions mixed as bears press, exports steady, receipts up, and overseas markets mixed on Argentine shipments and local margins.
Market notes from New York show flour receipts at 11 477 barrels with exports 1 118 barrels, corn meal and wheat shipments steady. Spot prices ease for corn and wheat while options fluctuate. September and December futures drift lower amid ample clearances and softer cables. Refined oils, sugars, and coffee present mixed but steady levels as traders digest crop conditions and shipping data.
Trade quotations from St Louis Baltimore Cincinnati and other cities note prices on wheat corn meal bran and red winter wheat. No. 2 red wheat cash and futures given with spot and future prices. prices vary by location and delivery timing.
In Jackson Mississippi on August 23 State Treasurer Stowers issued a statement addressing an alleged shortage of over 108000 dollars in his account. He claims the missing funds were deposited in state banks illegally by his subordinates on his authority.
At Union Stockyards Indianapolis cattle receipts rose over five days, prices down on most cattle but steady for food fat steers. Hog demand strong with active competition keeping prices high, while sheep and lamb figures softened with fewer sales and mixed quality. Interstate Stockyards in Indianapolis reported steady market with varied bids for export and feeder stock.
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