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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1903

Page

2

Indiana Trust Company Statement of Condition Oct 31 193

Local securities, their condition. Indiana Trust Company presents resources totaling 1,548,? 90.69 and liabilities plus profits around 1,000,000.00 with figures 236,370.82 and 4,623,516.87. Directors and officers listed: Frenzel president, Frederick vice president, James F Failey second, John A Butler secretary, Frank treasurer, John E Casey auditor, HB Adam assistant secretary. Local industrial companies banks and trust stocks are traded day by day.

Frenzel Frederick James F. Failey John A. Butler Frank John E. Casey HB. Adam Gibraiis Spon Banks and Trust

New Record High Prices in the Cotton Market

New York clients report a strong cotton market with prices reaching wartime highs as shorts and bullish locals drive buying. Traders expect potential further gains before year end, while some anticipate a sharp reaction and caution the short side.

A. R. Thompson & Co New York Shorts Rangers

Stocks Move Upward In Broad Market Gains

The New York Stock Exchange logged widespread gains across the list with many obscure issues rising, while some high grade stocks like General Electric and Westinghouse Electric saw notable activity. Bond trading remained firm and money markets eased as year end reserve levels rose and bank liquidity improved amid holiday sentiment.

New York Dec New York Stock Exchange Lake Shore Treasuries General Electric Westinghouse Electric New Orleans Wall Street Jagger Hen Haveen Sevsay Brooklyn Sip

Local Financial Gossip and Market Outlook

The stock market was dull with few closes. A brighter tone is expected after Christmas with a livelier Incan situation post January 1. Treasury checks for bonds due January 1 will begin mailing soon. Bank money gains suggest a favorable statement. railroads may drive early 20th century funding.

Stock Exchange Treasury Department Total Ideas Jones

Market Review Sketches Cheaper Money Space Ahead

The report notes weakness in sterling with expectations of a very cheap money market in January. War news is conflicting while stock markets ignore diverse reports. Grains react to conflict rumors, cotton remains unaffected. The outlook suggests the cloud will pass.

Money Market Rates and Exchange in Major Cities

Indianapolis reports commercial paper at 6 percent and time loans at 5 6 percent. New York shows money on call steady at 3 4 1/2 percent and time loans easy at 5 percent for all dates. Prime mercantile paper sits around 5 6 percent, sterling exchange weak with bankers' bills at 4.30 to 4.84 and posted rates near 4.85.

Indianapolis New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange

Financial Market Notes and Clearings Report

London money prices show 4 percent discounts at 34 3 percent. Paris three percent rente at 97 57. Berlin exchange London at 2m 43 percent checks, discount rate 3 percent. New York bar silver at 55 1 2 c. Mexican dollars 43 c. London silver bars 25 13 16d per ounce. Indianapolis clears Thursday 1,188,645.82. week clears 4,043,815.27. year ago 4,997,999. Short week this year.

London Consols Wigan Paris Berlin Exchange New, York

Foreclosure sale of Michigan Telephone Company upheld

Judge Swan of the United States Circuit Court confirmed the foreclosure sale to N. W. Harris for 4.1 million dollars for the Michigan Telephone Company. Petitions by Charles Flowers and Samuel T. Douglass seeking to set aside the sale were dismissed. An appeal to the U S Court of Appeals in Cincinnati is anticipated.

Detroit Swan United States Circuit Court Michigan Telephone Company N. W. Harris Charles Flowers Samuel T. Douglass Protective Committee United States Court of Appeals Cincinnati

Private Wire Advices On Condition Of Securities

New York stock market opened strong and showed a tendency to rise. Focused gains appeared in specialties while belief grows that post year end investments in bonds and dividend stocks will lift markets. Analysts note strength, but predict limited near term bull activity with a drift to higher levels.

Porterfield & Co TA. W. Thomson New York London Meyer & Kiser Lst Baltimore & Ohio Rock Island Consolidated Gas People’s Gas General Electric Louisville & Nashville A. R. Thompson & Co Missouri Pacific Southern Pacific St. Paul

Day of Short Covering Pushes May Wheat to New High

May wheat closed 4c higher on a broadly firm market amid fears of Russo-Japanese war escalation and strong demand from Armour. Corn and oats rose modestly as futures were buoyed by abroad markets, light local receipts, and speculative buying. Provisions gained with a strong hog market supporting May pork and lard, while weather hindered movement.

Chicago Far East Russia Japan Armour Nowgsy Minneapolis Duluth Heigher Soya Ae Bey Duil Andveasy Northwestern Timothy Oasis Cordova

Brokers' Views on the Wheat and Corn Markets

Chicago December reports show May wheat rising to 84 1 4 cents amid Eastern war fears. Gains faded as selling touched the market near a price peak. Rain in the Southwest and higher Northwestern receipts weigh on corn, with delays in movement due to wet weather.

Northwestern Minneapolis Seaboard Gorn

Wheat Market Rises Amid War Rumors and Holiday Short Covering

No. 2 red wheat climbed to a new local high at 58% cents as holiday weeks and rising option demand push prices higher. Traders anticipate further strength after the new year with mills set to run at full capacity and crude war fears affecting short positions.

Wheat market strength and war fear drive short covering

The report describes a strong Chicago wheat market with May reaching new highs as short sellers cover amid fears of wartime developments abroad over the holiday. It notes related movement in corn and oats, lingering distress over soft corn, and broad market traction with prices advancing and some profit-taking near the close.

Mixed Grain and Coffee Markets React to War Rumors

New York reports dull but firm markets across flour and wheat with sizable receipts and exports. Wheat and corn futures show early gains eroded by large supplies, while coffee futures opened firm on European demand before partial liquidation and a steady close.

Trade notes and grain prices from St Louis and Kansas City

Market report shows flour, corn meal, hay and oats prices steady to higher in St Louis with receipts of flour and grains. Kansas City section lists wheat and corn quotes by grade, with mixed No 2 white and No 2 hard around middle values and bulk meats steady as futures context. dates indicate late December trading activity.

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Government spending and economy urged in Roosevelt message

The Wall Street Journal notes the first five fiscal weeks show receipts slightly exceeding expenditures by about 4.9 million dollars. It cites President Roosevelt’s call for prudent appropriations to prevent revenue from dropping below needs. It questions whether rising government outlays outpace economic growth over twenty years, amid population and wealth increases.

The Wall Street Journal Roosevelt United States New York

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