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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1914

Page

12

New York Bond Market Holds Steady Amid Broad Activity

The New York bond market opened firm with light selling and strong bids close to last week’s levels. Convertible issues led gains with Interborough Metropolitan 4 1/2s rising to 72 3/8 and 74 1/4 later, while United States Rubber and Steel second mortgages attracted demand. Copper markets dipped slightly as Italian lines agreed to copper shipments under neutral terms. fiscal notes highlighted rising bank reserves and the emergency currency tax shift.

Interborough Metropolitan New York Railways Interborough United States Committee of Five Union Pacific Utah Copper

New York Stock Exchange Seat Sells for 400

A New York Stock Exchange seat sold for 400 yesterday, far below recent sales around 38 000. The sale contrasts with earlier prices showing a strong market swing and heightened interest in chairing exchange access.

New York Stock Exchange

Bonds and Their Security on the New York Stock Exchange

The article notes the reopenings of listed bonds on the New York Stock Exchange allowing the public to gauge current values. Prices remain close to July 36 levels, though markets then were bleak and abruptly closed. Tomorrow's Boston Post will present brief analyses of leading issues actively traded.

New York Stock Exchange Boston Post

Boston Stocks the Bond Market on a Record-Active Day

The curb session November 30 saw over 23 000 shares traded as Jumbo Extension rose to a new high of 374. Humboldt swung from 13c to 1i, and Nevada Douglas caused the day’s fireworks with an initial 66c, closing at 5c after an earlier drop from 47c. Other contributing issues included Gas, Goldfield Merger, Mexican Metals, Silver Pick and C. O. D. Consolidated.

Jumbo Extension Humboldt Nevada Douglas Silver Pick C. 0. D. Consolidated Prev Atlan Goldfield Mae Bay State Gas Buffalo Majestic McKin-Dar Nevada Doug Oneco Riker-Harts United Cigars

Money market and London rates in brief

Call money in New York ranged 4 5 percent with opening at 5 and a ruling rate 4. Time loans steady near 4 4 percent for dates up to six months. Prime mercantile paper 4 4 5 percent, other grades 5 54. Sterling steady at 4 86 75 to 4 60 day bills, 4 90 for cables, 4 89 for demand. London call money ample at 1 percent. Bar silver edge down to 49 4 cents. Northern Ohio Traction & Light reports October gross 304 413 up 25 052 with net 48 001 a gain 461. ten months gross 3 022 2 up 308 914 with net 622 325 a gain 29 740.

Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange London Northern Ohio Traction & Light Boston New York Boston Reserve Bank Fiz New York Funds Paris Eeseee Treasury Eeee Sterlir Tancs Ssanelle Reichsmarks New Y York

Illinois Traction October Earnings Report

Illinois Traction reports October gross of 718 855 dollars, down 10 677. Net income 298 663 dollars, down 27 128. Ten month figures show cross revenue 12 779 dollars, up 314 684, with a total of 2 632 286 dollars, up 10 733 dollars.

Llinois Traction

Great Western Power October earnings rise with gains

Great Western Power reports October gross of 227598 and net 158459 with increases of 2705 and 98581 respectively. For the two months ended October 31 gross 2686747 and net 1771832 with gains of 24449 and 73989. Surplus stands at 799108, up 77176.

Great Western Power

Bond Market in New York Faces Broad but Cautious Session

The first full Bond Exchange session under new limits saw broad activity with mostly declines up to seven points in inactive bonds. A few gains occurred in local rail, some industrials, and war-benefited specialties. call money opened at 1 per cent, then fell to 4.5, with six month time loans at 4.5. Total sales were 1,358,000 per value.

New York Federal Reserve Law New York Clearing House Stock Exchange Mercantile Marine Bonds New Haven Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Westinghouse Electric Central Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Kansas City Southern Chicago & Alton Oregon Short Line

Rock Island Company Adopts Another Postponement

The annual meeting of the Rock Island Company has again been adjourned, this time until December 14.

The Rock Island Company

Prospective Buyer Ploys Lenox Hotel Interest In New York

A middle aged woman claiming to represent millionaire Texan Gaynor visited Hotel Lenox seeking a purchase. She said she would manage and stage nightly entertainments to attract guests if Col Gaynor buys the hotel. Assessors valued the property amid market rumors. J Reed Whipple Co denial left President Pierce as the sole figure who could confirm any sale.

Lenox Gaynor New York Hunt J. Reed Whipple Company Touraine Parker House Young's Paul H. Sherwin Sherwin Pierce

Whipple Plans Takeover of Lenox Property

Whipple company aims to seize Lenox property as managers Hobbs and Brine, clerks Smith and Lougee, and other staff stay at posts amid the process. Governor Walsh remains a long-time guest. Robert Gallagher, former receiver for the operating company, was discharged from further duty by Judge Dodge in federal court.

Whipple

Financial News Notes From Ontario & Western and peers

Ontario and Western reports November gross of 756 315 dollars and net 145 936 with a loss of 385 750. For five months gross 3 571 575, net 1 057 903, surplus after charges 548 877 but a loss of 50 435. Missouri Kansas & Texas October gross 3 129 330, net 1 062 207, up 256 028. four months gross 11 238 108, net 2 002 535. New York Cotton Exchange seat sold for 9 500 to E F Hutton. Carolina Power & Light October gross 122 224, balance after dividends 19 207, up 7 588. For 12 months gross 1 261 767, balance after dividends 124 246, up 43 602.

Ontario & Western Missouri, Kansas Texas Siees Carolina Power & Light Company

Ex-Prefect Executed for Bribery in Pekin

Wang Chih Hsing former prefect of Pekin metropolitan district was executed by shooting for bribery and selling offices. He held the rank of lieutenant general and faced corruption charges including accepting squeezes.

Pekin Wang Chih-Hsing

President Opposes War Probe Says Probe Untimely

Washington officials say President Wilson would oppose Senator Gardner’s war strength inquiry if asked, arguing the probe is untimely and would reveal no new information beyond what is already available.

Washington Wilson Congress Gardner United States White House

President Indicates Willingness to Discuss Gardner Question

An administration official disclosed the President wrote Mr Gardner offering talks on the issue. Gardner plans an interview at the White House within days. The administration argues the time is not right to debate U S war readiness and hopes to influence peace efforts amid Europe’s war.

Mr. Gardner Gardner White Mouse United States

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