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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1914

Page

14

Stock Market Quiet and Irregular in Yesterday’s Totals

Trade figures show total yesterday sales of 351 200 in New York and 16 089 in Boston with Reading leading New York activity at 60 100 shares. The strongest Boston movers were Butte & Superior and Bonanza at 1600 shares, while year to date New York and Boston totals stood at 1 463 500 and 90 362 shares respectively. Greatest gains and losses highlighted Int Harvester and Ahmeek Mining in Boston, Illinois Central and Woolworth among New York entries, with call money at 2 to 3 percent in New York and 5 1 2 to 5 3 4 percent in Boston and time money at 4 1 2 to 5 percent in New York and 5 1 4 to 5 3 4 percent in Boston.

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Market Fluctuations Mark New York Stock Day

Variable price changes and moderate dealings dominated today’s New York market. Union Pacific discussed its Baltimore and Ohio holdings, while Baltimore and Ohio and U S Steel saw mixed moves. Obscure industrials and Western roads advanced late. Panama 3s rose 58 percent on call as total sales reached 2.9 million par value.

New York Union Pacific Road Baltimore & Ohio Union Pacific Baltimore & Ohio Common New York Central U. S. Steel Amalgamated Copper Hst International Harvester London Paris Berlin Panama

New York Stocks Report From Jan 7 Trading

Stocks show mixed results with Alaska Air at around 36,900 shares and Amal Corporation near 72 percent. Amalgamated Copper trades about 72.45, while Am Ag Ch and Am Ag Ch pf hover near 52 and 91 percent respectively. Provides high and low for the day and compares to Jan 6 figures.

Alaska Laat Salea At&t Cb&q West T& T Sa Alloues Arizona Batopilas Bonzana Wseeees Bos Elevated Bos & Albany Bos & Maine Butte Ballak Butte & Supert Cal & Arizona East Butte Island Creek Isle Royale Kerr Lake la Salle Co Maine Ny&nh North Butte St Mary's Santa Fe Cis Ae Lg Shannon U S Smelt U & Steeenone U S Steel Pf Utah

Local Market Report Sees Mixed Trading on Jan 7

Prices moved irregularly as trading split between metal shares and miscellaneous issues. United Fruit rose from 166 1 2 to 169 on optimism over 1914 profits, Sugar and fruit steamship stocks show moderate gains, Shoe Machinery jumps as it rides on strong business and potential stock bonuses. Butte & Superior Amalgamated and North Butte gain, Bonanza ties them in volume. overall close shows uneven tone.

Boston United Fruit Butte & Superior Amalgamated North Butte Bonanza

Metal markets report from New York exchange

Metal prices listed on the New York Metal Exchange show spot values and future contracts for January through April. Tin and lead quotes appear with varying bids, while iron markets are described as quiet and dull with limited activity.

New York Metal Exchange Cookeon

State Street Topics Market Up and Down With Mixed Moves

The market shows sharp intraday swings yet little overall change with some issues rising on heavy volume. International Harvester jumps nearly seven points amid rumors of a DOJ settlement, while Baltimore & Ohio and New York Central lag behind. Kelsey Company seeks listing on Boston Stock Exchange with 100000 common shares and 25000 preferred, aiming for 4 percent common dividends in April. Personal letters offered 7 percent cumulative shares at par with a bonus, drawing about 150000 of 250000 preferred sold by Jan 6.

International Harvester Department of Justice Baltimore & Ohio New York Central Union Pacific Treasury Holdings Kelsey Company, Inc Boston Stock Exchange Kelsey

Bangor & Aroostook Gains in Earnings in 1913

Bangor & Aroostook Railway reports rising profits while most railroads show declines. November gross earnings up about 14 percent and net earnings up 15 percent versus last year. For the first five months of the fiscal year both gross and net earnings rise over 12 percent with a surplus over $50,000, contrasting with a $4,000 deficit in 1912.

Bangor & Aroostook

Bond Market Notes From Various Cities

Belmont awards 60000 four percent school bonds dated December 1 1913 to Curtis Sanger. other bidders listed. Montana Power sells 6 million first refunding mortgage five percent bonds due 1948 to a syndicate including Lee Higginson Guaranty Trust J and W Seligman. Maryland highways loan 250000 four percent series C bonds at 98.27 to Alexander Brown. Chicopee bids for 100000 temporary loan due 1914. Troy invites bids for 350000 four and one half percent water works bonds dated January 15 1914 payable over 20 years.

Belmont Mass Curtis & Sanger Perry, Coffin & Burr E. M. Farnsworth & Co Blodger & Co R. L. Day & Co Adams & Co Estabrook & Co Edgerly & Crocker Blake Bros. & Co N. W. Harris & Co Montana Power Company Lee, Higginson & Co Guaranty Trust Company J. & W. Seligman & Co Higginson & Co London Alexander Brown & Sons Maryland Public Highways Troy N. Y

Bond Market Roundup and Ticker Snippets

Fragmented bond notes show mixed U S Treasury and corporate yields with a variety of issue codes and maturities. Traders track rates from Gulf div to Erie event and reference several issuers including Pan and 3s lines while noting volatility in the market.

Morse Seeks Congressional Probe On Conviction

Charles W. Morse the former ice king plans to trigger a congressional inquiry into the events that led to his six year old conviction for violating national banking laws. He aims to reopen his case after months of investigation and effort.

Washington Charles W. Morse New York Atlanta Morse

Morse Seeks New Probe Into Bank Conviction Case

Former banker Morse contemplates damages suits against New York bankers connected to his trial and conviction. He lobbied Senator Borah for a Senate inquiry, was commuted from a 16 year federal sentence by Taft, and now campaigns to reopen the case arguing the Bank of North America report could have cleared him.

New York Morse Washington Senator Borah Idaho Senate Atlanta Congress Taft Morsé Europe United States Case National Bank of North America Examiner

Doctor's Auto Stolen From Ashburton Place

Dr Malcolm Seymour of 362 Commonwealth Avenue reported his runabout stolen from in front of the Highway Commission office on Ashburton Place yesterday afternoon while he helped a friend obtain registration papers. The car bears registration number 12908 for this year.

Malcolm Seymour Commonwealth Avenue Highway Commission Ashburton Place Seymour

Christmas Savings Clubs Expand In Boston Banks

The Christmas Savings Clubs, started a year ago by local and out of town trust companies, are expanding to an estimated 15 000 depositors in Boston. Banks report clear terms with weekly payments, guaranteed principal, and interest ranging up to 3 percent, with potential growth as banks explore broader adoption. The plan aims to encourage saving for next year's gifts and may boost overall deposits while requiring minimal extra clerical work.

Boston Trust the Post Boston

Elliott Holds Out for N. H. Trolley Lines

Chairman Howard Eliott for the road contests federal power to force sale of intrastate trolleys and keeps Fall River steamships. Attorneys anticipate use of Panama Canal Act provisions to require a sale of competing steamship lines, with McReynolds seeking a settlement that avoids undue hardship on New Haven and its stockholders.

Howard Eliott The Road New Haven Fall River Department McReynolds New England

Maine Central Directors Discuss Bond Issue in Portland

In Portland Maine on January 7 directors of the Maine Central railroad debated issuing 5 percent bonds. Proceeds would go to the Boston and Maine railroad to settle its $16,000,000 Maine Central stock holdings. President McDonald departed for Boston after the meeting and offered no statement.

Portland Maine Central Railroad Boston & Maine Railroad Maine Central McDonald Boston

Mazie the Motor Maid Returns in Sunday Post

Mazie the Motor Maid features in a new Sunday Post adventure. The tale follows her latest ride and daring rescue, highlighting bold driving feats and quick thinking in a lively period-voice style.

Mazie the Motor Maid

Parker Defends Compers Labor Leaders Before Supreme Court

Alton B. Parker began the defense in the Supreme Court for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison against contempt charges from DC court convictions. Gompers attended with his wife throughout the argument.

Washington Alton B. Parker Supreme Court Samuel M. Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison District of Columbia Gompers

Parker Voices Different View in Contempt Case Defense

Mr Parker argues the utterances cited in contempt were not meant to break the injunction against Bucks Stove and Range Company. He ties the remarks to a campaign urging Congress to address dangers from the Danbury hatters decision, noting a broader labor fight by the National Association of Manufacturers. The measure was upheld by the district court with jail terms for Gowpers Morrison and Mitchell. the Supreme Court later stayed the sentences in 1911.

Parker District Supreme Court Bucks Stove & Range Company Congress Supreme Court Danbury Hatters House National Association of Manufacturers Buck’s Stove and Range Company St. Louis Gowpers Mitchell Morrison United States Supreme Court

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