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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
2
A. M. Fletcher conducts a general banking business receiving deposits subject to draft. Collects and remits dividends. Acts as fiscal agent for corporations and negotiates security issues of railroads and other companies. Deales in Government Bonds and other Investment Securities with commission orders executed.
The New York stock market showed holiday dullness with scant transactions led by Amalgamated Copper United States Steel preferred Pennsylvania and Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Copper stayed active, sugars rose on Cuba reciprocity expectations, and the bond market remained dull as investors awaited year end movements and the Northern Securities case.
Private wire notes say Sugar the most active stock of the session yesterday with a two point rise as investors speculated on Senate passage of the Cuban reciprocity bill. Amalgamated Copper also rose, with buying seen from interests tied to the copper and dive issues amid a brighter outlook for the company.
Local bankers report a $61,451,883 rise in Indianapolis bank and trust clearings this year versus last, indicating steady expansion in manufacturing and business. Market notes cite cautious optimism in Wall Street, with money conditions easing and core stocks like Amalgamated Copper and Southern Pacific watched. Security Trust contemplates capital reduction and a 2 percent dividend.
Local Securities Their Condition Statement shows assets including due from trusts insurance accounts real estate and fixtures cash on hand and deposits totals with 300000 capital stock and 333914.32 deposits. Officers listed include Charles E Holloway Ovid B Jameson Jennings and others with a note that the head will run from day to day.
Indianapolis reports show commercial paper at 4.96 percent, time loans 5.66 percent, clearings 128 26, balances 247746. New York call money steady at 6.5 percent bid, 4 percent offered, loans easing with sixty and ninety day terms around 6 percent. Bankers’ bills exchange at 4.83 for demand, 4.80 to 4.81 for other bills. Commercial bills around 4.04 to 4.64.
London markets report rates for money and discounts with figures for FKGs and consols. Paris notes three percent rentes and exchange on London. Berlin and New York supply rates for checks and silver. Washington releases Treasury balances and gold reserve figures including available cash and a $227,774,151 balance.
Fresh market signals from Argentina show exportable surplus shrinking and stronger foreign demand lifting May wheat, with corn up and oats steady. Trading featured bear sentiment in provisions, rain news supporting wheat, and late buying by commissions as export boatloads aided shorts. Local cash corn rose while futures showed mixed gains and weekly receipts included hogs boosting bearish tones in meat prices.
Receipts of corn are down this week due to severe cold with 33 cars inspected yesterday versus 36 last week and 313 cars last week totaling about 193,500 bushels. Public stocks rose about 27,000 bushels. milder weather may boost tomorrow’s receipts. Wheat stocks fall slightly as mills run below full time. primary receipts reach 985,000 bushels yesterday with shipments at 245,000. Northwest and Midwest reports show smaller crop yields and ongoing market activity, with Armour’s stance debated and no clear direction as traders await spring prices.
Reported receipts of corn and hay at the wagon market with liberal supplies. Prices listed per bushel for corn and mixed hay, with figures indicating new stock and ton pricing. Market notes include notes on oats per bushel and clover, timothy, and other hay varieties.
Chicago reports a nervous irregular session with morning weakness and bear pressure, turning positive after noon on May buying by bulls. Argentine bullish news steadies Liverpool, while Wichita and Guthrie moisture concerns weigh on winter wheat prospects. Corn strengthens on buying by commissions as cash markets stay steady. Iowa yields set near 290 million bushels versus last year.
At New York, grain receipts and exports mix as spot prices firm for wheat and corn meal while oats and rye hold steady. Futures opened steady then dipped on weak cables, later rallying with bullish Northwest signals and big clearances. overall market edged lower on the day with mixed support from bulls and early European selling.
The report covers a December 16 snapshot of grain and commodity prices in St Louis and several cities. Flour, wheat, corn, oats, timothy, and other feeds show varied levels with noted futures and cash prices, while pork, lard, and bacon markets display mixed movements. Receipts and shipments for flour, wheat, corn, and oats are listed for several locations, including Kansas City, Cincinnati, Toledo, Duluth, Minneapolis, Liverpool, and Milwaukee, with commodity prices and transportation notes.
Wall Street Journal notes clear policy across Roosevelt annual message and treasury and commerce reports. Leaders in Congress show no intent for radical legislation or executive actions during the current session. The treasury cites currency inelasticity with no reform suggestion, and commerce outlines organization of several corporations without touching tariffs or unions.
Ex-Attorney General Griggs argues that no law forbids a person from owning stock in two competing corporations and questions whether laws may restrict a corporation from holding stock in rival firms. The brief probes if corporate rights mirror individual rights and whether government can limit corporate powers without harming the individual.
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