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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1912

Page

15

Southern bypref now on 4 percent basis

Summary of stock market activity by exchanges in New York and Boston. Reports show total sales for the period starting Jan 1 1912, with gains and losses by several major issues. Ex-dividend conditions noted for Georgia Electric and shifts in exponents for call and time money rates in both cities.

New York Boston Steel Common Mason Valley Mackay Co.’s American Tobacco Wolverine St. Mary’s Georgia Electric

Southern Railway preferred Dividend Raise Moves Stocks

The Southern Railway preferred stock rose to 73 to reflect a dividend increase from 2 to 4 percent, while the 4 percent general mortgage bonds sit at about 79 1/2. Other leaders were heavier, with Amalgamated, Smelters, Lehigh Valley, Reading and Steel down modestly. Atlantic Coast Line and Louisville & Nashville showed strength amid speculative rights talk. Market breadth remained muted as rails fell about 4 points since November while industrials eased about 2 points.

Southern Railway Preferred Southern Amalgamated Smelters Lehigh Valley Reading and Steel Atlantic Coast Line Louisville & Nashville

Local Market Sees Broad Rise in Stock Prices On Merger Hopes

Trading overall moved higher with metal shares leading the ascent. The rise centered on Franklin and Calumet & Arizona while hints of consolidations among Hancock Franklin Quincy Isle Royale and Naumkeag circulated as a plausible plan. Winona and Mason Valley posted strong volume and price strength as the session closed firm.

Franklin Calumet & Arizona Hancock, Franklin and Quincy Isle Royale Portage Lake Winona Mason Valley

Boston Stock Exchange Admits Pond Creek Shares

The Boston Stock Exchange admitted 150000 shares of Pond Creek Coal Company. In January Greene Cananea produced 3552000 pounds of copper 100681 ounces of silver and 498 ounces of gold, versus December copper of 3706000 pounds and January 1911 copper 3064000 pounds. Governor Foss resigns from Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Brooklyn Heights Railway boards Henry Evans to succeed him.

Boston Stock Exchange Pond Creek Coal Company Greene Cananea E N. Foss Brooklyn Rapid Transit Brooklyn Heights Henry Evans Continental Insurance Company

Boston Curb Market Readout of Trading Activity

Yesterday's curb trading was nominally active with figures from Official Sales Stocks. Notable items included Contact Copper Humboldt Smelters and Porcupine Southern leading the list. The report lists open high and last prices with tonnage for Nevada State Gas and others.

Contact Copper Humboldt Smelters Porcupine Nevada

Bond Market Notes from Various Cities

Middletown Connecticut awards a temporary loan of 25000 to Estabrook and Co maturing November 12 at a 3.41 percent discount. Brockton Massachusetts grants a 200000 temporary loan due October 18 to R L Day and Co at 2 79 percent discount plus the premium. New London Connecticut sells 50000 four and one quarter percent thirty year bonds due 1931 for the Connecticut College for Women to Curtis and Sanger at 103 07. Chicopee Massachusetts places a temporary loan of 100000 maturing November 30 with Worcester North Savings Institution at 2 87 percent discount plus 50 cents premium. Marlboro Massachusetts awards a temporary loan of 40000 payable 20000 November 1 and 20000 November 16 to Estabrook and Co at 2 81 percent discount plus one half cent premium.

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Bradstreet's Report Indicates Slow Yet Steady Trade Expansion

Bradstreet's forecast for New York notes uneven current conditions but hints at gradual expansion. While some regions suffer and demand is conservative, Western and Eastern dry goods trade shows improvement. Cotton goods firm, butter and eggs weaken, potatoes rise, and copper and iron markets show mixed signals amid rising bank clearings and rising Canada trade optimism.

New York Bradstreet Copper Producers’ Association

Trade Volume Remains Large Amid Cautious Outlook

R G Dun & Co reports the weekly review of trade noting sustained demand for winter merchandise but a general reluctance to commit to long term purchases. Cold winter disrupts distribution, causing some interruption to the trade movement.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade

Cotton Goods Markets Show Rising Prices and Strong Activity

Market activity remains high in dry goods with wholesale centres opening fully. Cotton prices firm with denims up to nine ounces, bleached sheets up 18 cents, and Fruit of the Loom held awaiting further advances. Export trade and overcoat demand rise as New England wool and footwear markets show mixed strength.

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