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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

14

Five Reserve Banks Ahead

The first report on operation of the 12 federal reserve banks shows the system earned 918,588 from Nov 16 1914 to June 30 last with expenses 894,117. Five banks Richmond Atlanta Dallas New York and Chicago earned more than they spent. Richmond led with 7.5 percent net on capital while St Louis had 54 percent higher expenses than earnings.

Washington Federal Reserve Richmond Atlanta Dallas New York Chicago St. Louis

Steel stocks lead market gains in Boston trading

U. S. Steel resumes leadership as Bethlehem Steel climbs while Crucible Steel Am. Car Foundry and Continental Can rise. Steel markets see higher prices with zinc issues noted in Boston.

U. S. Steel Pressed Steel Car Am. Car Foundry Crucible Steel Continental Bethlehem Steel Boston

Points in yesterdays markets

Total sales across New York and Boston reached 1 1915 shares with 671 100 in New York and 37 466 in Boston. Bethlehem Steel led gains in New York while Cuban American Sugar fell. Calumet and Hecla gained in Boston as Fitchburg Railroad pref. declined.

New York Boston Steel Common American Zinc Bethlehem Steel Cuban Am. Sugar Calumet & Hecla Fitchburg R. R. Pref

Industrials Lead Market Rally as Rail Stocks Lag

New York market reports a sharp rise in industrials led by United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel, while rail stocks including St Paul and Canadian Pacific lag. Trading volume reached 675000 shares as war demand buoyed steel and copper sectors, with Utah Copper showing higher quarterly income. bonds remained firm.

New York United States Steel Bethlehem Steel Crucible Steel Sloss-Sheffield Pressed Steel Car American Car and Foundry Continental Can General Electric Mexican Petroleum California Petroleum St. Paul Canadian Pacific Utah Copper United States

Boston Market Moves Mixed As Zinc Mints Lead Rally

The Boston market closed firm with spotty activity. American Zinc jumped to 57 after a late rally while Butte & Superior rose. Zinc spelter demand grows for next year, copper shows no wide price gains, and lead dividends spark Utah-Apex trading amid expected payouts. Ventura Oil drew steady buying near listed highs.

Boston Butte & Superior Utah Santa Fe Ventura Oil

Stock prices on New York Exchange today show changes

New York stocks posted today with high low and last prices, and a comparison to the previous close. Market activity reflected notable shifts across several key industrial and transportation issues as traders weighed earnings and economic signals.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Boston Stocks Highs Lows And Bonds Report

The Boston Stock Exchange price report shows high, low, and last prices with comparisons to the previous close for bonds and other securities.

Boston Curb Market Shows Mixed Metals Movement

Trading on the local curb drew interest as United Verde Extension and Uta Metals led gains. Bay State Gas, Butte and London, Mexican Metals, Stewart, and Davis Daly posted notable activity amid volatile price swings.

United Verde Extension Uta Bay State Gas Butte & London Mexican Metals Stewart and Davis Daly

Metal market roundup shows firmer copper prices amid dull tone

Copper market steadies with better bids for August and September delivery. Second hands post 18 1 2 to 18 1 4 cents for lake copper, electrolytic 18 1 40 and casting 16 7 8 to 17 1 8 cents. Spelter weak. New York August 16 70 17 20 cents, September 15 70 16 20, later months 15 20 15 45. Joplin zinc remains $80 110. lead weaker with offers around 4 to 6 cents for spot and August, 5 10 for September. Tin and other metals show mixed quotes in New York and Boston markets.

New York Joplin American Smelting & Refining Company New York Straits Boston Common Points Birmingham Connellsville

Auction highlights from R L Day Co sales list

Auction features and prices from R L Day & Co sales include Mutual National Bank and Mass Cotton Mills entries. Other items listed are Dartmouth Mfg Co Plymouth Cordage North Boston Lighting Plymouth Cordage old and ex dividend notes with various price figures listed.

R. L. Day & Co Price Mutual National Bank Dartmouth Mfg Co Plymouth North Boston Lighting Francis Henshaw & Co National Shawmut Bank Pepperell Mfg Co Sharp Mfg Co Arlington Mills Eeeee Heywood Bros. & W'field Co Pia Merrimac Chemical Co Hendee Mfg Co

Steel common highest since 1912 on heavy trading

United States Steel common led the day with 112000 shares traded and a high of 7058, the peak since 1912. The market cited potential dividends resuming in October and noted quarterly earnings growth, plus war order rumors boosting Allied and steel stocks.

United States Steel Common Lusitania Steel Common Gary American Car & Foundry Baldwin Locomotive Crucible Steel Allis-Chalmers Crucible Bethlehem Steel

Financial notes on coal, gas, mining and banking moves

Kerr Lake gains control of Caribou Cobalt adjacent properties. A new Hartford City Gas Light board includes Morgan Bulkeley Jr and J J Bodell among nine directors. Alaska Gastineau Mining drills a 1300 foot tunnel to power its Thane mill. Success Company July earnings reach 183 759 gross with over 150 000 saved to net. International Correspondence Schools funding raised with 300 000 from banks and 200 000 from Scranton residents. Copper exports for July week total 11 352 552 pounds with major buyers France Russia and England. Street's Stable Car bondholders agree on plan trading 800 000 bonds and 800 000 stock. Pacific Telegraph earnings six months to June 30 total 5 026 500 with net 1 127 865 and surplus 32 525.

Tamarack Calumet & Hecla Tucker, Hayes & Bartholomew Calumet MacNaughton Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company

Bond market notes show Maine issue to L B Weaver

Kennebec county Maine sells 20000 dollars of 15 year 4 percent bonds to L B Weaver of Augusta at 101 14 with other bidders including Hornblower Weeks Fidelity Trust Charles H Gilman N W Harris Co Merrill Oldham Cropley McGaragle and C E Dennison. Chicago and Western Indiana railway sells 13000000 dollars of two year 5 percent notes to J P Morgan Co.

Kennebec County Maine L. B. Weaver Augusta Hornblower & Weeks Fidelity Trust Portland Charles H. Gilman Chicago & Western Indiana Railway J. P. Morgan & Co

Manual of Statistics 1915 edition overview

The 87th annual edition covers recent financial developments and corporate positions. It contains data on government securities mining stocks and grain and cotton statistics. Published by The Manual of Statistics Company 66 Pine Street New York with a price of $5.

Manual of Statistics Manual of Statistics Company Pine Street New York

Bond market closes with varied dealer activity

The market shows firm tone with notable trades in Bethlehem Steel 5s Illinois Steel 44s Inspiration Cop 6s Lackawanna Steel 5s Missouri Pacific 4s and Westinghouse convertibles. Government bond prices listed with numerous entries and yields. Net bond activity totals show $2,315,000 traded today vs $2,834,000 yesterday and $450,978,000 year to date against a year ago.

Bethlehem Steel Illinois Steel Inspiration Lackawanna Steel Missouri Pacific United Railroads of San Francisco Westinghouse United States Ense Ito Stock Exchange du Pont de T&t Eel Steel Penn Sis GS Ped Teyi Republic T Rome W & Oe K. Ae Laeers Intbo-Met Trust Co Cfs Balt & O Grea &O Pacific Sar Sore Col Pacific Aess Beth Steel Pacifico-San Fee Fuea Pi Texas Co Texas & P Lorillard L & 'N Unified Qalger Utiga Gas Lt Aga RR Mil & St P Cvti M P&ss Stam Perens Mii & St P Tfe Eastern Osis Dsans Weiss Mile St Penl Central Tr Stan Hae Caine Cleve Line Mnynh&h St Shore Cumberland Tie West Whore Nott & W

Colonies to Take Part in Ruling Britain Says Bonar Law

London Aug 4 Secretary for the colonies Andrew Bonar Law told Folkestone tonight that the time would come when self governing dominions would share the duties of governing the British empire in war and peace negotiations.

London Andrew Bonar Law Folkestone

Flaherty Reelected Supreme Knight of Knights of Columbus

James A. Flaherty of Philadelphia won a unanimous reelection as supreme knight at the Knights of Columbus annual convention in Seattle Washington. He begins his fourth term following the Aug 4 vote.

Seattle Wash James A. Flaherty Philadelphia the Knights of Columbus

Supreme officers re elected and convention site bids discussed

The article lists unopposed re elections for several supreme officers including Carmody McKinley Callahan Pelletier Buckley McGivney and McLaughlin. It notes directors chosen Larkin Mulligan Martin McCarthy Callahan. It mentions debate on religious prejudice, Archbishop Bonzano’s departure, and Cincinnati and Panama as leading convention city bids.

M. H. Carmody Grand Rapids Mich William J. McKinley New York D. J. Callahan Washington, D. C Joseph C. Pelletier Boston E. W. Buckley St. Paul P. J. McGivney Bridgeport Newark N. J Supreme Board of Directors W. P. Larkin William J. Mulligan Thomsonville United States Washington Cincinnati Panama

Submit Plans for Belt Line Hearing on Terminal Commission

The Boston Terminal Commission will hear plans for a belt line or connecting railroad at today’s public session. Engineers seek to present terminal development plans while Senator Cavanagh invites all suggestions. Tomorrow’s hearing is at 10:30 a.m. in room 227State House, with data gathered from cities and civic transportation groups.

Terminal Commission Boston Cavanagh Sverett State House

New Cattle Malady Fatal in Bolton

A lethal outbreak of hemorrhagic septicemia has killed two cows and two heifers on J. J. Carville’s Bolton road farm. Officials worry as this is only the second reported case in the state, and fear rapid spread. The disease causes nose and mouth bleeding and septic skin patches, lasting a few days with fatal outcome.

Bolton J. J. Carville Bolton Road Bureau of Animal Industry

Deerfield River Breaks Banks Delaying Fitchburg Line

The Deerfield River overflowed during a heavy storm washing away 150 feet of Fitchburg division tracks near Buckland. Rail service will resume by tomorrow with trains rerouted via Springfield and Pittsfield over the Boston and Albany line. Bridges were washed out as Hinsdale Brook rose after a dam at Fiske Mill failed.

Greenfield Deerfield Fitchburg Boston & Maine Railroad Buckland Springfield Pittsfield Boston &Albany Railroad Hinsdale Brook Colerain Fiske Mill

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