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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
11
Market activity shows New York and Boston stock totals with Read ing common leading in New York and United Shoe Machinery in Boston. Call money rises to 6 percent in New York and 4 to 4 1 2 percent in Boston as traders expect no price changes before year end.
The market summary notes ex rights and ex dividend status with total sales listed at 17 765 shares and 5539 shares in unstated stocks. Bonds total 29 500 dollars and rights 5254 observed.
Thursday’s market strength carried into early Friday trading as North Butte Amalgamated and Lake Copper rose to higher quotes. Steel Common advanced to 731-8 before retreating to 721-2, Shoe Machinery rose to 67 with a 1 1/4 point gain aided by 3304 shares traded, and Boston & Maine rights moved 78 to 2 while ex rights price differed at 118 3-4. Telephone stock stayed active at 1405-8 ex dividend, with overall closing tone irregular and most issues showing small net advances. Money and exchange rates were listed with call money at 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 percent and various short and long term loan rates.
Mass Consolidated Mining Company has acquired the entire capital stock of Evergreen Bluff Mining Company covering 20440 acres after a ten year effort. The purchase price is described as very favorable by reliable sources. The Rotary Ring Spinning Company reports strong progress installing rings across 18 mills with heavy duplicate orders. International and American companies finalize separate patent rights for their territories as China and other regions eye ring installations abroad. Mazatan Mining Company notes rising gold values as ore work shifts to carbonates and copper sulfides. A 36 inch vein at Alaska No 2 yields about one ounce of gold per ton. Shannon Copper Company reports November net of 25k to 30k, about $1 per share, with copper at roughly 16.5 cents per pound. October profits lagged due to costs and lower production. Boston Stock Exchange rights committee fixes Boston & Maine Railroad rights commission at 10 cents with a 2 cent floor.
The Boston Market notes the day's stock and bond price movements, total sales for the day, and a comparison to the previous close, detailing overall market activity in Boston.
Francis A. Shea declares a 2 percent quarterly dividend payable January 16 1911 to stockholders of record January 5 1911. A 1 percent quarterly dividend payable January 16 1913 to stockholders of record January 5 1911.
Yesterday's local curb exchange saw irregular trading among issues including First National Mackinaw Calaveras Amalgamated Nevada Champion Majestic National Mining Exploration Eagle and Blue Bell Rhode Island Coal. The report lists detailed fluctuations for the full club list.
R L Day & Co announces George P. Fogg will join the firm on January 2, 1911 after years with the company and leadership of the bond department. Pittsburg sells $4,878,000 4 1/2 percent semi annual bonds to N W Harris at 102.4591. Worcester awards $75,000 4 percent water bonds dated Oct 1 1910 to Perry Coffin & Burr at 104.272.
Trade and industry across sectors note yearend inventory work and preparations for spring. Reports show generally solid holiday trade, drought relief in the West and Southwest, slight price moves in commodities, and cautious market tone in iron, copper, and tin.
Chelsea Trust pays 11 percent quarterly with Jan 2 payment and Dec 29 close. Globe-Wernicke preferred at 11 percent with Jan 15 payment and Dec 31 close. Reece Buttonhole and International Buttonhole announce 2 and 1 percent quarterly, with Jan 16 payment and Jan 5 close. Reece Folding 1 percent with Jan 16 payment and Jan 5 close. Northern Pacific at 1 half percent with Feb 1 payment and Jan 12 close. National Carbon common at 1 half percent with Jan 14 payment and Jan 4 close. National Fireproofing preferred at 1 percent with Jan 16 payment and Jan 1 close.
George Lee Peabody will retire from Lee Higginson Co today due to ill health. Francis Lee Higginson Jr will become a partner in the firm.
Mehitable P. Rolfe widow of Ebenezer Rolfe died at her home 50 Federal street Newburyport this morning aged 91 years 11 months. She leaves a sister 96 and two daughters including Mrs Bugsby of South Bend Ind living with her.
Bradstreet's report from New York predicts a general post holiday quiet in trade circles with attention on early buying and stocking patterns. The State of Trade outlook outlines cautious spending and slower inventory moves after the festive period.
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