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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1917

Page

12

Market activity yesterday and year to date by city

Total sales New York 594 700 shares Boston 24 765 shares most active issue in New York Steel 75 909 shares most active issue in Boston Davis Daly 2040 shares. Total sales 1917 to date New York 31 631 400 shares Boston 1 635 036 shares. Corresponding period last year New York 25 412 588 shares Boston 1 971 115 shares. Greatest gain in New York list Col Southern 51 2 to 251 2. Greatest loss in New York list P C C & St L 7 to 74. Greatest gain in Boston list New Haven 21 2 to 431 4. Greatest loss in Boston list Calumet & Hecla 10 to 570.

New York Boston Steel Davis Daly Alaska H&l Writ P Pf Asso Oil Co T2i Atchison Atl G & Wil B & O Ti Barrett Co Beth Steel Rts Brunswick Urns Bros HOO Butte & Sup Cerro de Pasco Thes & Chio CI & St P Rviz Chi & N Cluett-Peabody Col Fuel & Tron Col & Southern Col Gas & Elee Deere & Co del & Hudson Denver & RG Erie Fen M&s Pfa Gaston W & W Gen Motors Consol Gulf S Steel Agri Co Abis Kan City Kennecott Lake BE & W Lehigh Valley Tal Long Island Mackay Cos Miami Texas Central NH & H

Wall Street Mixed Declines Lead In Broad Market Session

Declines outnumber advances as investors weigh international tensions and upcoming holiday. United States Steel fell to 108 1-4, while Reading and Montana Power showed small gains. total volume reached 690,000 shares. Gold imports from Canada offset exports to Cuba and South America amid firmer foreign exchange activity.

New York Mercantile Marines Atlantic, Gulf & West Indies United States Steel Bethlehem Steel New Stock Gulf States Steel Central Leather American Woolen Ohio Columbus Reading Montana Power Brooklyn Transit Consolidated Gas Baltimore National Enamelling Amece Acey Canada Federal Reserve Bank Cuba South America Berlin

Boston Stocks Highs Lows and Closings February 21

Boston Feb 21 list shows bond quotes with high low and closing prices and net changes for issues including AA Ch 5s AT&T 4s G&W 5s Chicago Junction Swift & Co. bonds with per cent changes and par values.

Boston G&w I Swift & Co

New Haven Leads Market as Debts Expected to be Paid

Boston market shows overall weakness with small losses as traders adjust before a holiday. New Haven stock climbs to 44 from 36 3 4 because officials plan to pay or refund floating debt of 43 million in May. Atlantic Gulf slips to 94 after December earnings dip due to year end charges. United Verde Extension reports 6.60 a share earnings with 6 million surplus. Metal prices stay firm with zinc at 13 cents and lead at 11 12 cents amid freight pressure.

New York New Haven Atlantic Gulf United Verde Extension

Bond Market Narrow NY Trading Amid Foreign Issue Focus

In New York on February 21 trading stayed within a tight range as dealers concentrated on foreign group securities including American Telephone 5s Chesapeake and Ohio convertible 5s St. Paul convertible 5s New York Central Lake Shore 314s Southern Railway 4s and United States Steel ds. Total bonds traded $3,526,000 up from $3,028,000 yesterday and $2,568,000 a week ago. From January 1 to date $186,042,000, vs $181,504,000 last year and $95,552,000 two years ago.

American Telephone Chesapeake & Ohio St. Paul New York Central Lake Shore Southern Railway United States Steel Ds United States Rte Stock Exchange Mil&&t P Mil & St Mil & St P Eheses Los W&bos Sparta Nor & W Chicago Norf & W North Pacific ‘ Doms Canada Ontario Chicago Union Eave Ek Sane C& West I Pacific T & Tbs Estes Britain U K Steers Reading Son Coal & Machine Republic T& E Se Baltert Rio - West L & Mer del & H Ng Sl&sf Saenee Bovisa Nyc Neenee Mex & P Oswes Hudson & Man Pacific-San F Deere Il Steel T&t Indians Steel Armour & Co Texas St Ho Seat Union Pac Ist Bal & O Union Pac Union Beth Steel Lex & East Ry Beth Steel Rf Cal Gas & Lee Va Or & Se Oo & O Jesseee Ches & O Sheen CB &Q Gt Western

Money Markets and Exchange Rates Report

Feb 21 quotes show call loans at 4 percent, commercial loans 4.14 to 5 percent, collateral loans 4 to 5 percent, and commercial paper at 4.14 percent. New York funds near par with various balances and sub treasury figures, while foreign exchange markets show easy conditions with sterling at 4.7573 to 4.7671 and other currencies listed.

Bar Eilver New York Federal Reserve Bank Seale Ee Saac Federal Reserve Banks Treasury

John McCormack Picks Favorite Song Published

The singer John McCormack selects his favorite song and its music will be published in the next Sunday Post. The choice is described as certain to surprise and delight readers.

John McCormack Next Sunday Post

Edison stock issue approved by California Railroad Commission

The California Railroad Commission approved the issue of 5 000 000 dollars in common stock of the Southern California Edison Company. Underwriters are William P Bonbright and Co and G Ulbricht and Co. Maurice J Curran of Boston joins the Shawinigan Water and Power Co board. Sullivan Machinery shows earnings for year ending Dec 31 1915 of 50c per share.

California Railroad Commission Southern California Edison Company William P. Bonbright & Co G. Ulbricht & Co Maurice J. Curran Boston The Shawinigan Water and Power Company Sullivan Machinery Company

Market Halts For Holiday As Wall Street Tests Caution

Stocks paused as Washington's Birthday holiday closed exchanges. Early gains faded with profit taking and cautious outlook after reports of potential shipping policy moves. Rail shares showed life while steel earnings optimism rose. New England Telephone posted solid revenue and steady per share earnings.

Washington Wilson Congress Teading Erie, Rock Island and Southern Railway United States Steel

American Woolen May Be Put on 5 Per Cent Basis

The next dividend of 11 4 per cent on American Woolen common stock will likely become a regular quarterly payment. Management believes the 5 per cent rate can be maintained indefinitely due to strong earnings. Past year earnings were solid and prospects for the current year remain favorable, with $12, $18, and an estimated $15 per share over three years.

Victor Clifton Alderson Alderson Colorado School of Mines Treasury

Pressed Steel Car Reports 1916 Earnings at 15.01 a Share

The 1916 annual report shows Pressed Steel Car Company earnings of $15.01 per share, well above 1915 but below historic peaks. Comparisons show 1902 at $27 and 1906 at $17, with 1918 at $19.56. Atlantic Gulf’s December earnings are debated at $350,000 expected versus November’s $859,000, with $200,000 in bonuses and $300,000 in repairs influencing December figures.

New England Telephone Pressed Steel Car Company Atlantic Gulf

Plymouth Port Closed to All But Allied Ships

London February 21 official notice says Plymouth port is closed until further notice to all ships except those of the Allies.

Plymouth London

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