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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
12
The market shows Bears gaining ground as Steel Common prompts bearish action. Boston and Maine lands at a new low around 9934 while Providence and Worcester trade at 231 1 8, the lowest in 17 years barring 1908.
Total sales New York 306000 shares and Boston 14662 shares. Steel common led activity in New York with 63300 shares and Boston with 2866. Year to date totals show New York 55013100 and Boston 3357907. Compared with last year New York 82565200 and Boston 7770171. Major gains include St L S F 1st pfd in New York and Calumet & Hecla in Boston. losses list Am Beet Sugar pfc and Providence & Worcester. Call money and time money rates shown for both cities.
The New York market turned cautious on Aug 14 as optimism faded over steel, iron, and rainfall shortages in the Southwest. Stocks closed lower with Wabash leading declines. money supply eased but met requirements, and government bonds held firm on call. Total par value of bonds traded reached $1,150,000.
The Boston local market saw irregular price moves with small trading volume. Steel common led declines while bears pressed other sectors. some professional buyers supported the market, causing partial recoveries. Notable moves included Butte & Superior down to 27 3 4, Alaska Gold to 74, and a 9 3 4 point gain for Boston & Maine preferred amid overall mixed closes.
The American Public Utilities Co. reports May 1913 earnings up 39.94 percent from May 1912. If purchased now, the preferred stock WILL YIELD 8 Company has in eight months earned 7 percent on common stock. Send for statements and map H L Nason & Co 65 Congress St Boston Mags.
Northern Texas Electric Company declares a semi annual preferred dividend of 3.00 per share and a quarterly common dividend of 1.75 per share payable September 2 1913 to stockholders of record August 20 1918. The Atlantic Gas & Electric Company announces a regular quarterly dividend of 14.4 per share on preferred stock payable August 15 to stockholders of record.
The New York Stock Exchange lists bonds including a St Louis and San Francisco lien issue and Mexican Petroleum bonds. Northampton Massachusetts awards a 414 percent school-building bond issue dated August 1 1913 with payments 1914 1923 to N W Harr Co. Wellesley Massachusetts invites bids by noon August 20 for a temporary $60 000 loan in three notes of $20 000 dated August 19 each for three months.
Traders eyed easy profits by buying Southern Pacific certificates of interest and selling short against SP stock. The certificates carry two quarterly dividends of 1.50 each and normally trade around three points above the stock, but loan premiums and delivery delays could wipe out profits.
The Northern Texas Electric Company boosted its common stock dividend to 13 4 percent quarterly, up 1 4 percent for the quarter and 1 percent for the year, with Stone & Webster managing and earnings rising in June by about 20 000. Texas Company results show a large 1913 year gain in gross earnings and a higher surplus before dividends. The Chino Company reports lower quarterly output but solid net and surplus. the Iron Trade Review notes price declines and reduced demand across steel products amid a shrinking unfilled orders total.
Interborough-Metropolitan 44s and Wabash 4s led reactionary moves while Wabash-Pittsburgh Terminal 1st bonds opened 3 points below prior close. NYC 44s of 1963 gained 4 as U S government bonds displayed varied quotes with extensive dealer listings and totals showing daily and year-to-date turnover and a $1,168,000 total.
A historic dividend calendar lists payable amounts across numerous companies with percentages and notes ex-dividend dates. Names include American Graphone, American Radiator, Crown Reserve Mfg, Procter & Gamble, Sears Roebuck, Pullman, and United Cigar Stores among others. Several entries show partial percentages and dated payables, reflecting the era’s market reporting.
The sulphide ore cut in the raise at Copper Hill shaft extends from about 40 feet above the 700 level down to the 600 level. It consists mainly of pyrite with copper in sulphide form and rich chalcopyrite streaks. Superior & Boston ships about two carloads daily and plans a crosscut from the 800 level drift to raise to 600 level to reach a three carload daily output.
Porter Charlton, who confessed to murdering his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton, is arriving in Boston as a prisoner of the Italian government after a three year extradition fight. He travels as a third class passenger on the steamer Re D Italia under two Italian gendarmes' surveillance.
Porter Charlton, son of Judge Paul Charlton and Yale graduate, faces extradition to Italy for a murder tied to his 1910 honeymoon trip. The case follows a lake Como discovery and a prolonged legal battle over Italian jurisdiction. He will be guarded aboard the liner Re D Italia, with two port calls before Genoa and a fall trial planned.
Southern Pacific Railway declares 4 percent on common and 1 1 4 percent on preferred for Oct 1 payment to holders on Sept 10 record. W. Wool Company posts 13 percent on Sealant for Oct 1 to Sept 10 record. Standard Oil of Ohio pays 3 dollars a share, plus 2 dollars extra, for Sept 30 to Aug 30 record. Philadelphia Electric Company dividends 1 1 4 percent payable Sept 15 to Aug 20 record. Underwood Typewriter declares 1 percent on common and 1 4 percent on preferred, payable Oct 1 to Sept 20 record.
Uncle Man, Dolly Dimple, the Tiny Tads, Noazark and Gas olene Gas headline the upcoming Sunday Post comic section with sharper humor and quirky adventures promised.
A report describes a Foss Benton exchange amid Governor Ralston of Indiana and Democratic leaders in a Worcester event. The conference tied together recent talks with Governor Crane Hatfield and Colonel Goetting, marking a political climax and a request to attendees to consider the invitation withdrawn.
Governor Foss pressed for support from Colonel Benton for his Republican nomination while attendees watched. Riley of the Democratic State committee mocked the crowd and forecast a big win for the Democratic candidate, noting a Massachusetts heat and Indiana remedy remarks. Taggart and Governor Ralston commented on the gathering and prospects for peace among belligerent men.
Congressman Augustus Gardner holds a long meeting with about 50 supporters at Hamilton to plan the gubernatorial campaign. Benton posts un signed campaign door sign and adds 675 names from seven counties Bristol 352 Hampden 278 totals rise. Lufkin reports Gardner papers meet legal numbers.
Governor Eugene N. Foss is told he cannot attend the Worcester Republican outing as a Republican or as governor. The Worcester County Republican Club and city committee withdrew the invitation, citing non Republican status, while Foss remains invited to speak at the Essex Club event in Lynnfield next Saturday. The dispute splits Worcester Republicans and prompts mixed reactions to the terse withdrawal letter.
Richard H. Long of Framingham states he accepted the call to run for Lieutenant-Governor on the Democratic ticket. He notes his independent voting history for Democrats, support for Wilson’s national policies, and belief the Democratic party offers hope and high ideals while urging independents to back Wilson via the Democratic ticket.
Nearly 600 delegates from the United Association of Plumbers Gas Fitters Steam Fitters and Helpers gather at Fanueil Hall in Boston Monday at 10 am for the 18th biennial convention. General President John R. Alpine presides and Mayor Fitzgerald greets visitors. talks cover jurisdiction lines between unions amid expected re election of officers.
In Lexington yesterday a two horse carriage driven by milk dealer J H Prescott bolted after the fire chief's automobile started nearby. The team crashed into a wagon pole and a tree. One horse fell and was later caught by J H Garrity as onlookers leaped aside.
The Scanlon Boiler Works of Lowell and the State Board of Arbitration settled wage and conditions disputes with employees through arbitration aided by shop committees. Striking workers will return to work, and International Vice-President John J. Dowd will address the strikers in Lowell to announce the agreement and set a Monday morning return.
Terrific dynamite blasts used for canal entrance excavation at Cristobal caused cracks in public buildings and a fine city edifice. Colonel Goethals ordered reduced charges and workers told to evacuate during blasting hours.
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