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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1911
Page
10
Analyzing American Can Company since its 1901 formation, the piece notes earnings growth, accumulated dividends, and the balance between speculative and investment value. It cites 7 percent preferred stock, intermittent payouts, and a strategy to fund expansion before full dividend distribution.
Total sales New York 433 100 shares Boston 27 101 shares. Most active issue in New York steel common 113 500 shares. Most active issue in Boston steel common 4 850 shares. From Jan 1 1911 to date New York 65 727 300 shares Boston 3 607 426 shares. Corresponding period last year New York 116 956 200 shares Boston 8 290 050 shares. Greatest gain New York list New York Central and St Louis 2d pref 15 to 100. Greatest loss New York list Texas Company 31 8 to 97. Greatest gain Boston Calumet and Hecla 15 to 420. Greatest loss Boston Osceola Consolidated 2 to 92. Call money New York 2 3 8 per cent Boston 2 1 2 to 3 per cent. Time money New York 2 3 4 to 4 per cent Boston 4 to 4 12 per cent.
Trading slowed with under half a million shares and price moves narrowed. Union Pacific was the sole issue posting a notable point change as London prices diverged, then steadied after an early dip. Analysts anticipate a partial recovery in the coming week, noting past panics that often rebounded.
Opening prices suggested gains across Calumet & Arizona Granby Osceola North Butte and Lake Copper but selling pressure pulled back most bids. Copper Range American Zinc Calumet & Hecla Wolverine and Smelting issues held early upswings while Granby faced smelter closure concerns. Telephone securities remained active though with narrow price shifts. American Zinc fell 1 3/8 points and closed near day’s low as late trading flattened.
William E. Fitzgerald returns from six weeks in Europe noting that despite pessimism and Washington uncertainties, crops and prices should improve and stocks bought on declines may yield profits. 11,000 shares of Native Copper Company stock were sold at public auction for delinquent assessment and delivered on payment. Gay & Sturgis reports Houghton Copper odk cross cut at 450 feet with good copper grade and plans further sinking and drifting.
Assessment paid. Total sales show listed stocks 16 614 shares and 10 587 shares, bonds 67 500 dollars, rights 8 706. The terse item records financial holdings and payments in the Tuolumne district.
A circular from the West End stockholders protective committee appeals to receivers and investors to oppose a consolidation with the Boston Elevated Railway. Directors’ letters and rival arguments are weighed, with emphasis on security, valuation, and possible increased debt under the proposed merger. The committee urges readers to vote against the act and to demand full financial disclosures before any deal.
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