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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
2
A sprawling ledger of prices for groceries and goods appears, detailing fresh eggs with price changes, various meats and hams, hides and tallow, dried goods, coffee, sugar, syrups, oils, and a long roster of dry goods names. The itemized list includes produce like apples, celery, beans, coconuts, potatoes, onions, and walnuts. plus stock market notes on Union Traction shares and related corporate names.
New York December 18 The stock market fluctuated with the day’s end buoyed by United States Steel preferred after the billet pool reaffirmed current prices. Steel led gains as other steels and rail stocks rose, while Rock Island weakened on bond issue fears and copper softened. Strong internal cash gains and favorable bank conditions hint at firmer times, with Consolidated Gas and American locomotives eyed for higher prices.
Heavy buying of steel leads yesterday's market drive at Rock Island Common. The steel preferred action shows our views borne out as short covering dominates trading amid cautious sentiment. A. W. Thomson reports New York market notes on steel and broader conditions.
In Indianapolis commercial paper runs 4 to 6 percent. time loans 5 to 6 percent. New York call money at 2 to 5 percent, time loans 6 percent for sixty days, 5 percent for ninety days, six months 5.75. Sterling exchange steady with bankers’ bills around 4.94 to 4.95. Paris three percent poles 97f 92 1/2 to account. Berlin London exchange 20m 43pf. Silver bar price 25 1/2 cents in London, 55 3/4 cents New York. Treasury balances show general fund as of Friday with $1,060,425.89 in Indianapolis clearings and $271,988 balances versus last year.
The New York market today showed strength with cottons trading at record high prices for years. Analysts say the rise appears driven by bull force and not by short crop claims, as consumption curtailment rumors grow. observers advise caution in non-scalping trades while noting the odd price range and close figures across grades.
Under this head will be run statistics on the condition of industrial and railroad companies, banks and trust companies whose stocks are dealt in on the local exchange. The report covers accrued premiums in course, cash in banks and offices, liabilities and reserves, premiums, and other items reflecting financial health.
A local banker endorses Rep Morrall's plan to appoint a commission with the treasury secretary and controller of the currency to study the currency system and propose changes. The Wall Street Journal backs keeping the inquiry open to educate the public, while noting risks of losing momentum after monetary congestion clears. The piece also surveys bank statements, stock tips, and broader market sentiment from several Wall Street houses, with forecasts for higher prices and continued undercurrents in railroad and steel shares.
The advance in wheat gained ground with real bullishness as December neared 79 1/2 cents and May and July options rose in early trading. Export demand surged, with 160,000 bushels moved yesterday, up 240,000 from the day before, while bulls note improving domestic and foreign demand for hard spring and hard winter wheat. Market dynamics point to a bullish domestic outlook, tempered by Armour’s strategy to hold prices in a narrow range and wait for Southwestern and Northwestern movements to clarify. Mill demand is light and holiday markets keep flour trading slow, with public stocks rising slightly in Minneapolis and weekly receipts down from last year.
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