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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
18
The article analyzes the 10 point drop in the average price of 20 leading railroad stocks and a rally tied to Mexico peace talks. It contrasts historic stock price movements with current declines, notes bank cash to loans ratios, pig iron prices, and seasonal clearinghouse trends to assess near term business prospects.
March earnings for Boston and Worcester Railway show a 5 percent loss with $42,511 gross for March while freight remains stronger, predicting $70,000 annualized. New York curb contracts for 4 12 percent bonds due 1946 settle with temporary certificates April 29. United Metals Selling quotes 14.25 cents to book copper orders, last quotes at 14.75 cents. Greene-Cananea Copper expects a $1 dividend this week. future payouts tied to Mexico operations. Utah Copper plans a $2 million 10 000 ton leaching plant, first unit 2 000 tons due in 60 to 90 days, ready mid-year. Pacific Gas & Electric calls a May 18 meeting for permanent financing likely via preferred stock. Standard Oil NY 1913 earnings at $16,212,915 equal 21.6 percent on $75 million stock, up from 20 percent in 1912. annual meetings set for May 28 with books closing May 16.
The market shows continued gains with advance evidence led by copper shares. Missouri Pacific stands out as a notable exception as Greene Consoli defers action on its dividend while Utah Copper authorizes a 10 000 ton leaching plant and electrolytic copper trades at 144 cents.
Total sales in New York reached 413000 shares and Boston 23662 shares. Reading led New York with 72100 shares and Alaska topped Boston with 7242 shares. Year start totals show New York at 29169800 and Boston at 2165595 shares, versus last year 29784000 and 2082066 shares. Major moves include American Tobacco up to 228 and U S Express down to 70. American Agricultural ptd. slips to 9214. Call money in New York 1 3 4 percent and Boston 3 percent. Time money ranges New York 2 3 4 to 3 percent and Boston 3 percent to 4 14 percent.
From opening to close the market rose one to four points with broad participation. Traders cited cautious bets amid uncertain Mexican prospects, but improving conditions like copper demand and potential peace talks supported gains. Missouri Pacific slid to its lowest in years while foreign exchange rose and bonds stayed firm.
The Boston market shows stronger sentiment with bullish traders driving prices higher. Copper and mining shares such as Tamarack and Alaska Gold lead, while profit taking late in the session foreshadows possible next moves tomorrow.
New York City issues showed some improvement with Rock Island collateral 4s and Interborough Metropolitan 44s firmer, while United States Steel 5s edged lower and Colorado Industrial 5s fell on Colorado troubles. Total sales reached 1.633 million, versus 1.676 million yesterday and 2.82 million a week ago.
The foreign exchange market softened at the close. Sterling cables quoted at 4.88 dollars with demand 4.8765, sixty days 4.8534, commercial bills 4.841. Francs at 5.1554, less 1 sixteenth, marks 9.514, guilders 40 5-16.
The upcoming Sunday Post Magazine promises a feature on Ishmael The story centers on Butler Mills company life and the narrative unfolds with local color and human interest. The piece aims to capture industry atmosphere and community context with vivid detail.
Congressman James A. Gallivan, newly elected from the 12th district, was chosen by House Democrats for a seat on the foreign affairs committee. The panel is seen as the most important in light of the current Mexican situation.
Fresh groundfish prices advanced at the Boston fish pier with seven schooners docked. Haddock steak cod hake pollock and other fares listed, while vessels including Rose Standish and G. and Nellie showed varied cargo. Portsmouth-bound steamers from Liverpool and Antwerp arrived with cabin passengers and straw hats mark opening season for summer wear.
The shipping list records arriving vessels including U S cruiser Chicago Abernathy and steamers Manitou Br Tribe Antwerp Brandenburg During Bremerhaven Magda Haraldson and others loading for Havana to New York and Philadelphia with multiple tows to Guttenberg New York and Barnegat. It also notes vessels sailing such as Carmania Br Prince George Br Thorn Nov Baracoa and James Whitney with cargoes to Baltimore Norfolk Philadelphia and Newburyport among others.
Dividends announced include Cuba Company 7 percent for year ending June 30 1914 payable in two installments 0.31 percent each to stock of record June 1. Dow Chemical 1 percent payable May 2 to stock of record May 15. National Screw Tack 3 percent on preferred and 1 percent on common paid May 1. Wayland Oil and Gas initial 1 percent May 10 to record May 1. Manchet Mills quarterly 2 percent paid May 5 to record April 28. Nonquitt Spinning quarterly 1 12 percent paid May 5 to record April 23.
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