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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1917

Page

14

Bangor & Aroostook Railroad notes called for redemption

Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company notifies holders that the two year five percent gold notes due April 1, 1918 are called for redemption at 100 plus accrued interest on October 1, 1917. Notes not presented by that date stop earning interest. Boston office to redeem. W A Danforth, treasurer, Bangor Maine, Aug 20 1917.

Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Company Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company Old Colony Just Company Boston

Market aims and war impact dull rallying power

Prices drifted with little rallying strength as profits shrink and inflation fears fade. Analysts note wartime leadership shifts and potential peace talks affecting steel, copper, zinc, and marine stocks, with dividend and exchange timing shaping trading and short selling behavior.

Massachusetts Lighting Firms July Sales Rise in MU

The Massachusetts Lighting Companies report July net sales of gas and electricity at 115 525 down from last year's 100 993. For the year to June 26 total net sales reached 1 397 301 versus 1 226 473 prior year. Victoria Mining notes a high grade silver vein 20 inches wide opened on the 20 foot level and expected to yield high assay values amid silver prices.

Massachusetts Lighting Companies Victoria Mining Company

Money Markets August 29 Prices and Rates

Current prices show brokers loans 4 to 5 percent and outside call loans 4.5 percent. Commercial and collateral loans run 5 to 6 percent with various terms for paper and notes. The foreign exchange market shows feverishness in rubles. afternoon rates list Sterling cables at 4.7675, francs 5.77, guilders 4.17, lire 7.47, and rubles 8.10 rising to 18.75 later.

New York and Boston Stock Totals By Volume and Change

Total sales by region show New York 580200 shares and Boston 16118. The most active New York issue is Steel with 135400 shares and Tuolumne 2500 shares in Boston. From Jan 1 1917 to date New York 131806900 shares and Boston 4102513 shares versus last year 99103494 and 7393005. Notable changes include Sears Roebuck rising 214 to 162 in New York and Bethlehem Steel pref dropping 6 to 107. in Boston Atlantic Gulf up 1 to 104 and Calumet & Hecla down 4 to 346.

New York Boston Steel Tuolumne Sears, Roebuck Bethlehem Steel Pref Atlantic Gulf Calumet & Hecla

Wall Street Sees Mixed Result After Vatican Peace Plan Rejection

Washington rejection of the Vatican peace plan did not halt trading in New York. Bears drove early losses but later signs of liquidation appeared. United States Steel rallied to near 1197 with a 0.5 point gain, while Studebaker and General Motors hit new lows. Shippings, tobaccos recovered and totals showed 575,000 shares traded. Bonds were irregular, Liberty issues fluctuated, with $2.625 million in par value traded.

New York Washington Vatican Bears United States Steel Studebaker General Motors Japan United States

Market sees weakness in American Zinc amid mixed coal and telecoms

Boston market notes a drop in American Zinc from 20 to 16 with a six point New York reaction, then a rally of over two points as support appeared. The preferred stock lagged, and overall list showed a dull tone with lower prices. Atlantic Gulf dipped early but recovered to close up a point, while Old Dominion and Osceola shed around a point in the copper group. New England Telephone rights fell to 8 cents.

New York Butte & Superior Utah China Minerals Separation Company Atlantic Gulf Old Dominion Osceola United States Island Creek Pond Creek New England

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