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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
14
A security offering nearly seven times its initial Preferred dividend needs with a ready market via a liberal Sinking Fund. The stock gains exclusive voting power and liquidation preference if annual statements after January 1 1918 show less than full net quick assets for First Preferred, and lower percentages in 1916 and 1947. Price 102 yielding net 6.83 percent.
The New England Bakery Company offers cumulative first preferred stock with a long standing business record. It reports earnings more than four times its dividend requirements and a price par with twenty shares of common stock to net over seven percent.
New York January 5 Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp issued a statement detailing prosperous conditions in the steel and iron trade and offering a forecast for the industry’s future.
The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston announces a three percent quarterly dividend payable February 1916 to stockholders of record at the close of business January 15 1916. K Cummins, Treasurer, Boston.
Judge Gary warns against overproduction and inflation driven by confidence and government aid. He calls for reflection on Europe’s war, predicts shocks, and urges a universal international tribunal and prudent policies to protect American industry and wage earners amid new global conditions. Cooperation across classes is essential.
Lackawanna Steel edges higher on merger talks while local metal stocks rally, and United Shoe moves upward as market activity steadies. A buoyant junior market mood contrasts with steady pressure in other sectors.
Yesterday's totals show New York sales at 889 499 and Boston at 74 031 shares. Lackawanna Steel led gains in New York, while Bethlehem Steel fell. Old Dominion rose in Boston and Conn River declined.
The New York market opened firm with 1 to 3 point gains led by copper issues and Lackawanna Steel. United States Steel and Jackawanna Steel moved on rumor of a deal while oils and autos dragged late. total stock volume reached 920,000 shares and bond activity remained uneven as currencies and foreign exchange reflected ongoing uncertainties.
Boston stock market figures show high, low and last prices for bonds and equities with comparisons to the previous close. The report lists bond activity and notable price movements on the Boston Stock Exchange.
The Boston market closed irregularly with upside in copper led by Old Dominion up 2 1 4 points to 66, and Butte & Superior strengthening. Unit ed Shoe rose to 66, aided by strong business and expected dividends, while express stocks Adams Express Wells Fargo and American Express posted notable advances from the prior year.
Cortes stock rose into the dollar class gaining 21 cents as Cortes and Mojave Tungsten showed strength on the Boston curb. A large block traded at 4 dollars with a 14 point net rise at close. Martini Munitions fell to 11.84 after a weaker session. A special stockholders meeting for Cortez is set for January 20 to authorize selling property to the Antimony Corporation.
Dogs of high degree are beautifully pictured on two pages of the next Sunday Post, highlighting breeds and portraits with a focus on canine elegance and temperament. The spread showcases varied pedigrees, glossy photography, and brief captions.
Wanted list shows numerous firms with preferred stock and file notes including Whomson Electric Welding Berkshire Cotton Mfg U S&S Worsted Harmony Mills Nashawena Mills U S Envelope U S Finishing Hi D Foss American Mfg U S Bobbin & Shuttlecon Vale & Towne Mfg Eastern States Refrig Buffalo & Susq United Gas & Elec Lackawanna Coal Spartan Mills Mathieson Alkali West Point Mfg New York Honduras & Rosario Fish Rubber New England Power Salmon Fails Mfg
A miscellaneous sale list includes items such as V power and chemical firms, adhesive and rubber products, textiles, hardware and construction firms, beer and petroleum interests, and several American corporations with preferred stock notes. Names include Flint Mills Hood Rubber Boston Woven Hose Adirondack Power, International Textbook Massachusetts Breweries Kirby Lumber, General Gas and Electric, Washington Mills and Norcross Bros. pid.
An archival notice lists Hotchkin and Co as a Boston firm with addresses at 53 State Street and main telephone line 460. Also shows a New York address and contact numbers, including John 4161.
Banks tighten brokers loans on war stock collateral amid rumors of canceled allied orders and possible peace moves. Copper climbs above 24 cents as demand from domestic buyers with war orders grows. Western Pacific reorganization plans outline new holding and operating entities with $20 million in new bonds and $27.5 million preferred stock plus $47.5 million common stock.
Lackawanna Steel stock led yesterday's market with an 87 8 point jump to 857 8 as merger chatter with Youngstown Steel and Cambria Steel suggested a higher price. Reports say an earlier $80 a share offer was refused and the price has since reportedly risen to $90 a share.
Current quotations show call loans at 3 percent for brokers and customers. Commercial and collateral loans range from 3.5 to 6 percent with year money at 4 percent. Foreign exchange opens strong with sterling at 4.75 to 4.75 and francs around 5.84. Boston and Lowell stockholders authorize $1.385 million in bonds and rescind $0.7 million authorization not issued.
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