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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
10
The daily report shows varied results across sectors with notable activity in financials and energy. Trading closes with several key averages near mixed levels, indicating cautious investor sentiment ahead of upcoming economic data releases.
Total sales in New York 455700 shares and Boston 11174. Bethlehem Steel leads New York gains rising from 390 to 395. Peoples' Gas declines from 929 to 921. In Boston Chicago Junction pref. rises from 105 to 107 while Calumet & Hecla falls from 549 to 545. Total year to date NY 28202024 shares and Boston 1454602. prior year period NY 20855387 and Boston 1414693.
Prices slipped on a broad securities list with only occasional gains in high grade shares. Bonds traded lightly as Washington rumors swayed sentiment while rails showed slight morning improvement before retreating in later hours. Total stock sales reached 450 000 shares as notable declines hit People's Gas and local issues.
Trading showed varied results with gains and losses across indices as investors weighed early gains against declines. The report lists high, low and closing figures and notes net changes from the previous close for the day in the New York market.
Boston stock report for February 9 shows high low and closing quotations for bonds with net change from the previous close. The brief lists bond market movements and price levels in a compact market update.
The Anglo French 5s slipped to new lows as foreign issues remained unsettled and the general list trended downward. Brie D convertibles fell three points, Union Pacific first 48 declined, and several weak issues including Baltimore and Ohio convertibles Interborough Rapid Transit 5s New York Railways refunding 4s and Interborough Metropolitan 44s followed. New York and New Haven 6s dropped to par while Consolidated Gas 6s edged down two handles. Total sales reached 3,745,000 with year totals and weekly comparisons noted.
Current quotations show call loans at 3 percent for brokers and outside customers. Commercial and collateral loans range from 4 1/4 to 5 percent, with commercial paper at 4 to 4 1/2 percent. Year money at 4 1/4 percent. Clearinghouse New York funds and Sub-Treasury credits noted with year-ago comparisons. In foreign exchange, overall ease with Sterling about 4.767 16 to 4.75 demand, and rates for Francs, Marks, and other currencies listed.
Local market sidelines weaker than New York as lead hits a record 8.80 cents per pound amid holiday closings for Lincoln's Birthday. Tamarack climbs on sale talks, Calumet Eyeing another bid near 60 a share. Atlantic Gulf and United Fruit weaken on expected vessel seizures. Butte & Superior declines over 3 points amid lawsuits affecting buyer confidence.
A Senate committee reports favorably a bill to spend 5 million dollars on state highways over five years. The bill limits annual spending to 1 million dollars, while allowing unspent funds from prior years to be carried forward.
Trading on the exchange slowed to a low ebb yesterday with a Saturday half session left and Monday a holiday. Steel fell to 103 7-8 from 108 3-8, a pattern seen across the list as investors avoid large lines of stock before the triple holiday. Analysts expect a rise in unfilled business for January if U S Steel reports higher tonnage, while foreign bonds sell to new lows amid Britain’s large new credit request. Lead strengthens to new highs amid strong demand, and the People’s Gas Company of Chicago faces lower earnings and potential rate cuts pending city council action.
Bond and mining stock snapshot shows Cer de Pas at 68 1/2 with last 112 and a 100,000 share lot. OM & SP quotes 41 48 95 14 with 95 bid. Cudahy and Midvale bonds at 99 1/4 and 96 1/4 respectively. Rus gvn ie and U S Rub n listed with varied quotes. Mining stocks section follows.
The February waterfront calendar reports ship arrivals, freight rates for haddock cod hake and pollock, and vessel fares led by Ripple and El. de Costa. It notes Berwind’s nine day voyage bringing 21 060 bags of sugar, plus Arrino’s delivery from St Nazaire and a sea burial for Second Officer George W Joyce of the William A McKenney. Concerns arise over the Mary F Fleming missing off Charlottetown and the Peerless joining the Doane Towboat fleet.
The page lists February March and April metal prices in New York for copper lead tin antimony aluminum nickel cobalt quicksilver platinum and zinc. It shows bid offers bid ranges and spot figures with varied percentages and unit prices across multiple metals and forms.
A manifesto from the Pan-American Federation of Labor warns wage earners of the Americas about speculators and politicians building a business fabric in Latin America that threatens masses. It calls for a hemisphere wide human influence and protection from military domination, outlining reforms to raise living and working standards. The federation will establish permanent headquarters in Washington with Samuel Gompers as chairman, John Murray as secretary, and members Iglesias of Puerto Rico and Loveira of Mexico.
Public Library and all branches closed yesterday after noon to honor Josiah H. Benton longtime library trustee president and Boston attorney. Funeral at Trinity Church with Rev. Alexander Mann officiating. burial at Forest Hills Cemetery. Attendees included officials, Masonic Lodge leaders, G A R members, library trustees and university trustees.
Shipping news lists multiple steamers and tugs in harbor movements from Eastport Portland and New York to destinations such as Philadelphia Norfolk and South Amboy. Vessels include Gresham Camden Shel purne North Star Mitchell St John City of Augusta Munson Savannah Greetan Nickerson Rodgers Arlington May Pilsbury Loomin etc. Sailed vessels include Canadian Batisean Louisburg Prince George Yarmouth Arlington Tidewater Cretan and more with towing barges Connolly Brothers Chemung and others.
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