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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1913
Page
3
Market activity remained subdued with prices declining overall. American Can rose over two points on heavy volume, while Goodrich saw heavy liquidation predicting weak earnings. Southern Pacific hit a new low around 103 amid unconfirmed sub syndicate rumors. Call money rose to 4 percent as bank sentiment weakened.
Blackstone Valley Gas and Electric Company of Rhode Island declares a quarterly dividend of 2.00 per share on common stock, payable March 1, 1918 to stockholders of record at the close of business February 15, 1918. Stone & Webster, transfer agents.
Reported total sales through New York and Boston show a downturn with New York at 10,119,200 shares and Boston at 799,025 so far in 1913. Reading leads New York with 32,300 shares and Am. Tel. & Tel. dominates Boston at 3,501 shares while Union Bag pref. jumps 618 to 38 in New York and Old Colony R R ascends in Boston. Call money in New York sits at 3 to 4 percent, Boston 3 to 3 1 2 percent. time money moves from 3 4 to 4 1 2 percent in New York and 4 to 5 percent in Boston.
New York buyers saw a softer undertone with declines in key issues including Harrimans Reading St Paul Lehigh Valley and Smelting. Mexico’s revolutionary outbreak and higher call money to 4 percent added pressure while foreign exchange eased. Steel orders dropped 105000 tons in January and Southern Pacific fell to 108. Can rose over 2 points and Union Bay preferred gained. Bond values declined with total par sales at 2 250 000.
Boston stocks show ex dividend activity with a tWhen issued note. Total market action reports 16,513 shares traded, bonds valued at 31,000 dollars, rights at 77,534 units, and fractions amounting to 321 units.
Readable market notes show bid and ask figures across steel and chemical shares. Mentions 50% to 74% ranges for various securities such as Camb Steel CG Tr of NJ and Penn Salt with partial dividend clues and Philadelphia area listings.
A quiet session in Boston on February 10 saw no strong copper stock buying despite higher London prices. American Zinc rose to 327-8 while Butte & Superior faced brief declines, Telephone convertible and regulars stayed active, and Lake Copper contributed no trades as overall sentiment remained weak at the close.
Corbin Copper fell from 34 to 25 cents and closed near 30 cents. Utah Metals traded between 1 and 1.12 dollars, Butte Central held around 8.50 dollars, and Alaska Gold moved about 38 to 41 cents. Fluctuations detailed follow.
Preliminary official results for Goldfield Consolidated report January ore mined at 27 265 tons with gross 505000 dollars and expenses 175000 leaving 330000 dollars net. December gross 423000 dollars and net 253000. Granby copper output and Butte Central mill plans noted. Lion Hill directors chosen and United Copper receivers appointed in related corporate actions.
Pittsfield awarded a temporary loan of 100000 to Estabrook & Co with Oct 15 1913 maturity. Northampton issued 80000 loan to Old Colony Trust Co. Day & Co. won 100000 high school and 150300 graded school bonds in Minneapolis. Somerville awarded 150000 to Old Colony Trust Co. Ashley & Co. won 250000 flood protection bonds in Atlanta. Lowell inviting bids by Feb 11 for 200000 temporary loan dated Feb 12 and due Nov 12 1913.
Wheat shows fair strength at lower levels while prices edge near the day’s low. Corn drops on profit taking, oats steady to down, and world markets report mixed moves in Liverpool Paris and Berlin. Export sales rise for wheat and corn. visible supply changes show gains for some grains and declines for others.
Treasury and corporate bond lines show varied yields and issue details for NY and regional issuers. Notable entries include New York State 4s 1958 at 101, Am T & T 4s, Reading 4s, and Union Pac 4s among many others with prices around 90 to 104 and several 5s and 6s. Total sales for the period reported as $2,256,000. prior sessions show $1,083,000 and $2,073,000.
Gold export movement has surpassed 23 million dollars and is expected to persist with current low foreign exchange quotes. Saturday's U S bank report shows reserve decline of about 8 million dollars from gold outflow. New York call money near 3 percent. time loans firm with 30 to 60 day rates around 4 percent. Boston and New York clearings and balances listed. figures reflect steady liquidity amid market conditions.
The current weekly bank statement for February 8 1915 compares Boston and New York figures with the prior week and the previous ten years. It lists totals for circulation deposits and reserves, with changes in items such as individual deposits and due to banks. The data reflect regional monetary activity and shifts in reserves and liabilities.
The cotton market on February 10 showed a very strong undertone with heavy realising and hedge sales against Liverpool. New high records for the up turn were set as weather maps indicated higher temperatures and unsettled conditions with little rain.
Trading at the Metal Exchange showed a quiet session with copper softening, tin steady, and spelter down. London’s closing market listed copper at £67 12s 6d, lead £16 15s, tin £224 10s spot, with futures up for copper and tin and varied shifts across other metals.
A candidate declares willingness to trust the people after striking the table in a show of emphasis. A heckler cries out in the crowd, suggesting the speaker should instead run a grocer’s shop.
In Cambridge a mother, Inez King, slashed her son Robert King and then cut her own throat in the Russell School basement. Teachers heard the child cry and a later thud. Police and doctors rushed both victims to Cambridge Hospital where surgeons treated extensive neck wounds. Sergeant Leahy collapsed at the hospital and was revived. Robert survived initial treatment while the mother remained under observation. Robert’s father, a traveling salesman, was summoned from New Bedford. sister Ida King provided initial accounts.
Union Pacific to sell 126.65 million dollars in Southern Pacific stock held by Union Pacific as the Supreme Court demands dissolution. The move raises questions about dividend prospects for both lines and the new governance arrangement under the anticipated breakup. A special financial page in Thursday's Boston Post will detail answers.
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