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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
12
The snippet lists cotton price quotations and market figures for February and July August periods across New York and Liverpool Paris markets. It shows bid and ask ranges with several price points around 5.04 to 5.16, plus sales volume noted as 7000 and spots around 5.07 with minor variations.
New York trading saw broad recovery from recent lows, with gains led by specialty issues. Bethlehem Steel advanced over two points to a new high while United States Steel held firm. American Smelting and National Lead and sugar shares rose on improving trade, and Canadian Pacific paid a dividend after fluctuating by more than three points.
The Boston market rose with Alaska Gold reaching 30 1 8 and Massachusetts Electric common at 43, signaling possible dividends for Alaska and potential dividend cuts for the electric stock. Granby and Wolverine reached new highs, while Mergenthaler fell to 154 as Greene Cananea plans resumed operations and US Smelting steadied on Mexican property gains.
Boston February 8 prices show high low and active bids for securities on the Boston Stock Exchange with comparisons to the prior close. Bonds figures accompany the market rundown outlining daily changes and notable movements across issues.
The Boston Post previews a special financial page article on the Massachusetts Electric Company, noting 4 percent cumulative preferred stock selling at 43 and common at 7, giving a combined dollar price of 50 per cent of par. Past dividend suspensions in 1905–1908 raise questions about future payments.
The money markets report an easier foreign exchange session with bankers engaging in actual business after noon. Sterling-Cables quoted at 4.5552 in demand 4.833, Francs at 5.1934, marks 8.63, guilders 40.44.
Alaska Gold rose to a new high of 3018 yesterday as the first unit of a 6000 ton mill nears operation on Thursday. Rights to subscribe to the new bonds touched 34 cents, equivalent to 118. Copper exports for December ran about 55,474,000 pounds, with January exports over 60,000,000 pounds. lead stocks rose with National Lead and American Smelter advancing. Canadian Pacific declared its regular dividend while American Sugar faces a later meeting to gauge dividends.
The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad votes to disburse 1 percent for the current half year, down from 2 percent. The annual dividend falls from 4 percent to 2 percent. In the six months to Dec 31 the railroad ran a deficit of $53,344, with December showing a deficit of $15,710.
Goldfield Consolidated reports January gross of 414000 with net 282000, vs 1914. Old Dominion output 1745000 pounds copper in January, down from 2797000. Copper exports from New York Philadelphia Baltimore 44533 tons in week ended Jan 1. Chief Consolidated net profits 76500 for year ended Dec 3, cash on hand 186748. Wisconsin Minnesota Light & Power earns 1083114 gross with 511654 net for year ending Dec 31. NYSE sets new minimum prices: Southern Railway preferred 55, United States Realty and Improvement 388, Seaboard Air Line preferred 36.
Listed on the Boston Stock Exchange is 4 176 800 of 4 500 000 total issue Inspira tion Consolidated Copper five year 6 percent convertible debenture bonds dated July 1 1914 has sold 2 600 000 first and refunding mortgage 5 percent bonds due July 1 1943 to William Morris Imbrie Co Augusta Me bids due 10 am Feb 12 for 16 000 4 12 per cent refunding bonds of 1915 dated Sep 5 1915 and due 1940
The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston sent its policyholders the 1914 annual report. It shows gross assets of 116,305,000 as of December 31, with a reserve margin and other liabilities leaving over 7,256,000 for policyholders. The report notes gains in business and lower costs for securing it.
A general alarm fire at the Locke regulator plant on Franklin Street in North Salem caused $15000 in damage. The first alarm sounded just after seven with a second alarm bringing in all city apparatus to the scene.
Ten minutes of smoke and flame sent a glare over Munroe and Arnold street as a fire raged through three upper floors. Within an hour firemen controlled the blaze, destroying 200 cases of new shoes and valuable patterns and drawings from the Locke Regulator Company. All tenants were insured.
The Rev. Dr. Francis E. Clark known as Father of Christian Endeavor traveled to Chicago for the celebration by its local branches marking the 34th anniversary of the Boston founding. Chicago churches host events nightly through the week as the observance continues.
William A Read & Co of Boston announced a purchase of 3 million dollars in five year Ontario Province bonds at 5 percent. The deal, disclosed yesterday, shows continued interest in Canadian government debt by Boston financiers.
The New York and Boston stock exchanges vote to close Friday February 12 Lincoln's Birthday is a legal holiday in New York but not in Massachusetts thus offices may observe differing schedules across states.
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