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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1917

Page

10

Markets Dull and Very Soft Declines in New York and Boston

Market activity remains weak with total shares traded in New York at 265 200 and Boston at 6339. Crucible Steel leads gains in New York rising to 81 1 2 while American Tobacco falls to 200. In Boston Quincy advances from 11 2 to 88 1 2 and Pullman drops to 141.

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Rails Hold Only Notable Move In Stagnant Market

New York market shows rail stocks as the sole movers with minor changes. Reading declines sharply, New Haven at a low, and New York Central dips to multi year low while U S Steel stays near the prior close. Total daily sales reach 280000 euros with Liberty bonds trading broader.

New York Reading Delaware & Hudson New Haven New York Central United States Steel Bethlehem Steel Crucible Steel Sinclair Oil Ohio

New York Stocks Open with Mixed Quotations

New York August 20 prices show varied results with highs and lows across major issues. Net changes from the previous close indicate modest rises and falls as traders weigh market signals.

Market Tones Ease In Boston Trading Amid Small Volume

Boston market showed a weak session with very limited turnover as many trades were in odd lots. Boston & Maine and New Haven slipped on Public Service Commission income reports for the June quarter, while Atlantic Gulf and several industrials advanced marginally before closing lower overall. Plymouth Cordage calls stockholders meeting for August 24 to rescind a planned 100 percent stock dividend in light of potential federal tax changes.

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Boston Stocks Reported Quotation Range

Boston August 20 stock figures show today’s high and low levels with the closing quotes and net changes from yesterday. The list includes leading securities and market activity across major sectors as traders assess gains and losses.

Railroads Soft Amid Coal Price Fears and Tax Talk

Market dull as rail shares slide with Reading, Lehigh Valley, Chesapeake & Ohio and Rock Island posting fractional losses. Analysts link weakness to government coal price fixes and Senate tax proposals while awaiting Bethlehem Steel and New Haven results and a potential stock issue.

Reading Lehigh Valley Chesapeake & Ohio Rock Island Crucible United States Steel

Waltham Announces Tax Rate Drop to $21 Per Thousand

Waltham set its property tax rate at 21 dollars per thousand, a reduction of 60 cents from its previous year. The cut reflects officials aiming to ease local tax burdens while funding city services.

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Bond Market Reports Wide US Government Quotes and NY Deals

United States government bond quotations posted by the New York Stock Exchange show closing prices for 1930s and 1938 issues with various reg and coup notes. The report lists market activity and a tabulated set of bonds traded in thousands of dollars, along with receipts of total weekly and year to date sales figures.

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Money Markets and Exchange Rates Briefing

Current prices show brokers loans 4 1 2 to 5 percent and customers loans 5 to 6 percent. Federal Reserve notes eligible for rediscount papers mature within 15 days and 16 to 90 days with various trade and commodity acceptances. Foreign exchange markets were quiet with sterling around 4 76 to 4 77 per dollar and other currencies listed.

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