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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
22
Market shifted from gains to losses as American Telephone slipped to 97, a decline tied to rumored new financing. United States Steel rose earlier above 105 while oils, motors, and marines fell. Baldwin dropped to 110 amid stock split rumors. U S Rubber earnings rose, new stock issue announced, and New England strike and wage hikes spurred concern for future prices.
The notice lists net cash prices including accrued interest for various Liberty Bonds. Prices shown include First 3% 50 Bond at 149.60, First 49 50 Bond at 46.70, Second 4% 50 Bond at 46.40, First 444 50 Bond at 46.85, Third 414 50 Bond at 46.50, Fourth 434 50 Bond at 47.70, Fifth 4% 50 Bond at 49.80. Also $100 $600 $1000 bonds available through registered or delivery via L Sherman Ad, 70 Shake St. Bas. 149.60 46.70 46.40 46.85 46.50 47.70 49.80 ht and
Woolen Company plans a dividend action possibly at 7 percent, up from 5 percent, with near capacity output and about 40,000 employees. News notes New York Exchange may raise membership beyond 1,100 seats, with rights to old members if approved. Local market firm then eased, with Swift and Root & Vanderpoort advancing briefly, Waldorf steady near 19 1/2, while Utah Metal dipped from $5 to 4 1/2 as copper shares showed little further strength.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange was superficial with activity concentrated in specialties while equipment oils and allied shares led recent sessions. Turnover remained modest despite higher volume than yesterday, with dealers noting easier money but numerous mispricings and late-session volatility.
A fragmented stock excerpt lists companies such as West Maryland West Pacific West El Mfg White Motor Willys Overland Wilson Co Woolworth and Worth Pump with figures like 4,300 2,600 53 34 63 2,800 95 2,500 116 116 116 and notes ex dividend.
A Boston Post financial editor discusses chart traders in local brokers, arguing charts predict past moves not future events. He recalls a $40,000 capital plan to scalp 100 per point, warns of misapplied charts, and urges buying solid properties with patience. An reader asks how to build Telephone stock confidence. response favors bold action to build trust.
The market lists brokers customers loans at 6 percent. Outside brokers call loans at 6 percent. Customers commercial loans at 6 percent. Individual collateral loans at 6 percent. Commercial loans quoted 54 to 6 percent. Year money at 544 to 6 percent.
The Robertson Paper Company announces a enlarged board including President Earnest E. Smith Vice President H Hasty Treasurer Hf Hildreth Directors E Leonard Beard Jr Gasper Gacon and Valentine Hollingsworth of New York.
The governing committee voted to suspend trading on Saturdays for the third time this summer. The Consolidated exchange and curb market will likely follow. Brokers face backlog from six months of heavy activity, with shares traded this year nearing 186 million and bonds at about 2 billion dollars par value, far above last year.
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