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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

16

Wall Street Sees Possible 5 Dollar Steel Dividend

The report cites multiple sources claiming United States Steel may declare a $5 dividend at the January meeting, split as $1.75 or $1.76 regular and $3.25 extra, raising the regular rate from $5 to $7. Market buying momentum is noted as confidence grows.

New York Post United States Steel New York Sun Boston New York Evening Post Boston Post Financial United States Steel Corporation Wall Street New York Wall Street Journal Boston News Bureau

Stock Activity Report for New York and Boston

Total sales in New York 1 461 400 shares and Boston 36 959. New York most active issue Steel 485 100. Boston Pond Creek 4390. Jan 1 1917 to date New York 3 595 300 shares Boston 116 017. Prior year New York 1 896 009 Boston 155 395. Greatest gain New York Saxon 578 to 68. Greatest loss New York N Y Air Brake 8 to 142. Boston greatest gain N E Telephone 114 to 123 1 2. Greatest loss Boston Atlantic Gulf 3 to 117.

New York Boston Steel Pond Creek N.Y. Air Brake N. E. Telephone Atlantic Gulf

Market Reverses as Peace Talk Rumors Hit Stocks

Rumors and Washington dispatches unsettled traders in New York today pushing prices down three to six points. Losses spread across rails and steel with United States Steel leading declines. Mexicans bucked the trend with notable gains as overall volume reached 1,425,000 shares. Bonds showed irregular moves and call rates remained steady.

New York Board Room United States Germany Washington Federal Reserve Board United States Steel and Allied Canadian Pacific United States Steel Call Money

January market dip stirs fears of a lasting reversal

January rally fades as market rebounds and rumors swirl. Reports of a Fed warning to banks and talk of peace moves unsettle bulls, while Mexican Petroleum and Atchison show strength. Copper output records surge in 1916, with Alaska Gold and other mines reporting varied December results.

Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Austria Wilson Mexican Petroleum Atchison Post Porphyry Utah Nevada Consolidated Ray Consolidated China Caine Inspiration Miami

Money Markets and Exchange Rates Report

The report covers call loans, time money, commercial paper, and government rediscount options for January 4 in Boston and New York. It lists rates for 60 to 90 day funds, 4 percent ranges, and figures for exchanges at the Clearing House and Sub-Treasury debits. Foreign exchange shows sterling demand firmer with afternoon banker rates and quotes for francs marks guilders and roubles.

Boston New York Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Banks Cannes Par MOORS Treasury

New York Bond Market Figures January 4 1917

The page lists bond prices and yields from New York trading on January 4 1917. It shows rates for government and corporate issues, with numerous issuer names and coupon details, alongside scattered financial notes. A humorous line about Van Loon appears at the end.

Copper market dips fade as Boston stocks hold steady

New York losses weighed on Boston listings but remained modest with Atlantic Gulf down 8 to 117 and Tamarack off 2 to 523-4. Lake Chopper fell to 15, while most active issues slipped a point. no liquidation appeared and bulls fading. Government copper output for 1916 topped 2.33 billion pounds, a record. Seneca Copper directors elected Frederick Lewisohn president and Walter Lewisohn treasurer with E C Westervelt as secretary.

New York Atlantic Gulf Tamarack Lake Chopper Lake Boston New Seneca Copper Company Frederick Lewisohn Walter Lewisohn E. C. Westervelt

Boston Curb Stock Quotes from Jan 4 Trading

Net sales figures across numerous listings show mixed movement with gains and losses. Notable names include Alaska Bay Gaskell Bingham Crystal Goldfield Inter-Mt Champion and Iron Cap with varied closing prices and occasional percentage shifts.

Alaska Bay Gaskell Ab Bingham Boston Ely Bos & Mon Butte & L Cal. Jerome Corbin Raple&bb Ely Ortuna Gila Goldfield Com Lake Inter-Mt Majestic

Boston Stocks End Mixed as Bond Yields Hold Steady

A fragmented report shows Boston stock quotes closing low with several issues near or above last close. Listings include Am T T 4s and 5s, U Steel, Alaska 11s, Am Sugar, and West T & T 6s, with prices varying and several at around par or above.

MOTT Jose Ohio Pond Creek Alaska

Russell A Cone to wed Miss Colby in Winthrop

Engagement announced last night between Miss Bertha Frances Colby daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin L Colby of 77 Bartlett road Winthrop and Russell Albert Cone son of Mr and Mrs Erwin W Cone of 33 Bellevue avenue Winthrop The bride to be a Winthrop High School graduate also from Garland School of Home Making and Wheaton Seminary while her future husband is employed with a large Boston concern

Winthrop High School Bertha Frances Colby Benjamin L. Colby Bartlett Road Winthrop Russell Albert Cone Erwin W. Cone Bellevue Avenue Garland School of Home Making Wheaton Seminary Boston

Ex Railroad Man Celebrates 80th Birthday

Winslow T. Perkins of 1 Grace Street Malden longtime superintendent of the Eastern division of the Boston and Maine railroad celebrated his 80th birthday at home yesterday. He retired in 1910 and is in excellent health, receiving many relatives and personal friends.

Winslow T. Perkins Grace Street Malden Boston & Maine Railroad Mr. Perkins

Noted Horseman Will Miller Dies Sudden

Auburn Maine January 4 Will Miller 63 noted horseman known for matched driving horses winning many prizes at New England fairs died suddenly today in Auburn.

Auburn Will Miller New England

Woman Swallows Poison After Quarrel With Husband

Mrs. Alice Nelson, 25, after a quarrel with her husband at Green Street West End, drank poisonous liquid. She is under treatment at Relief Hospital and is expected to recover.

Alice Nelson Green Street West End Relief Hospital

Metal Markets Snapshot from New York Now Showing Shifts

Bulletin lists metal prices in New York with figures for January through March. Includes electrolytic and casting zinc, antimony, aluminum, nickel, cadmium, quicksilver, platinum, cobalt, and iron, with varying values and monthly ranges.

BF. Ob New York Straustin

Cotton market report with price ranges and sales figures

The report shows futures and spot cotton prices for Jan through Apr, with daily high and low values around 10.49 to 10.78. Spot price listed at 10.88, down 15. Sales reach 8000 bales while forecasts expect 7000. Market opened steady with noting month names and unit figures.

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