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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1917

Page

16

Boston Stocks: Bonds and quotations on Feb 13

Boston market notes show high and low prices for a scattered bond list. The page lists American Telephone and Telegraph Company bonds, American National Insurance Company, Chicago Junction, Mississippi Power, New River, Swift & Company, United States Steel, and West Terminal & Telegraph with their latest, high, low, and net change figures.

Boston T& T Swift & Co U S West T & T West Ponds Cerro de Pasco Midvale Steel Rock Island St Joseph Sd Wrightartin Pilarce O Corp Cosden Cosden O & G Midwest Sapulpa

Market Barometer Starts Average of 20 Industrials

The Market Barometer begins monitoring an average of 20 industrials, with the index initiation noted on October 5, 1916. This establishes a baseline for market activity and sector performance.

Republic Iron & Steel Earnings Compared To United States Steel

The editorial analyzes Republic Iron & Steel shares versus United States Steel, noting Republic earned $48 a share in 1916 and had asset value of $68 a share despite lower market price. It highlights strong 1916 profits, rising working capital to over $20 million, and potential for further earnings in early 1917, with dividends and debt considerations shaping policy.

United States Steel Corporation Republic Iron & Steel Trust Republic Iron & Steel Company United States Steel Company United States Steel Common United States Steel Republic Tron & Steel Inene Civic Proywscom Irvine Federal Oil Company Oilfield News

Stock market totals for New York and Boston in 1917

Total sales show New York at 414700 shares and Boston at 23613 with steel leading activity in both cities. Year to date totals for Jan 1 1917 to date give New York 28799224 shares and Boston 1486579 shares, versus last year’s 22141011 and 1598441 shares respectively. Largest New York gain Ohio Cities Gas up to 104 1 2 from 9 while United Cigar Mfrs. profits fell to 100 from 51 8. In Boston West End rose to 55 from 3 and Hancock slipped to 14 1 2 from 11 2.

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Market Holds Broad Strength Amid Holiday Quiet

New York trading showed constructive tone with broad activity totaling 415000 shares. Rail issues led gains including Union Pacific and New York Central while Canadian Pacific rebounded and steels and standard rails traded steadily. Bonds were irregular as gold inflow from London affected sterling and Paris bonds faced pressure. total sales reached 3 660 900 dollars.

New York New Haven Union Pacific St. Paul Atchison New York Central Reading Lehigh Valley Rock Island Canadian Pacific Southern Southwestern United States Steel American Wool Central Leather Baldwin Locomotive International Paper General Electric National Enamelling Texas Company London Canada Sterling Exchange Berlin Vienna United Kingdom United States

New York Stocks Nippy's Pop Promises Pie Dream Tale

A playful tease for a full page child life comic in the upcoming Sunday Post. The piece hints at Nippy's Pop teaching moderation after a boy overindulges in pie and experiences troubling dreams.

Nippy Pop Next Sunday Post

Market Roundup Shows Rail Stocks Lead Broad Gains

Boston market reports a dull session yet overall gains with rail equities advancing sharply. Union Pacific nears a 10 percent dividend level while steel copper and war stocks rise modestly. Cuba Cane weak on political unrest. Tamarack steadies near 57 amid Calumet & Hecla buyout chatter. New Haven weak then recovers as rails strengthen.

Union Pacific Cuba Atlantic Gulf Germany Tamarack Calumet & Hecla New Haven

Staff Changes at John Hancock Life Insurance

At the annual directors meeting of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Robert K. Eaton was elected vice president. Walton L. Crocker resigns as secretary to head underwriting and the new insurance department. Fred E. Nason becomes secretary. Elbert H. Brock is appointed superintendent of agencies with Eaton leading field work. Thomas F. Temple becomes assistant superintendent of agencies. Charles J. Diman is elected assistant secretary.

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Robert K. Eaton Walton L. Crocker Crocker Fred E. Nason Elbert H. Brock Mr. Eaton Thomas F. Temple Brock Charles J. Diman

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