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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
10
The author promotes a February issue of Everybody's Magazine with 900000 copies to reveal the first extant definition of trusts. He argues trusts rob savers by inflating paper wealth, urges readers to spread the issue, and cites massive spending to educate the public and promote a revolutionary financial remedy.
A speaker argues that bank deposits fund the real economy while trusts inflate stock values. He urges citizens to liquidate stocks and bonds, except government and safe holdings, to force price corrections and reclaim wealth from Wall Street. He cites figures from 1880 to present and predicts a price decline as mass selling continues.
Readings fluctuated and caused a mixed New York market with short interest fears. Amalgamated Copper rose on dividend hopes while copper stocks stumbled. Reading reached a fractional gain after late-day rallyments, and Rockefeller resigned from Amalgamated amid management shifts.
Old South Building Trust announces a 1 percent initial dividend with Feb 1 date. Boston and Montana lists $10 per share value. Procter and Gamble declares a quarterly 3 percent common dividend with Feb 15 date. Champion Mining Company issues a $1 per share note. Consolidation Coal Company presents annual 2 percent extra and 2 percent on Feb 1. Restos Banking Company offers a 1.4 percent quarterly dividend.
Chicago reports heavy liquidation after Argentina supply forecast, pushing wheat down 2 cents a bushel. May wheat closes down 1 1 4 cents, corn and oats fall modestly while provisions hold steady. Trading started steady then weakened with a late sharp break and covering limited losses. Primary receipts total 567100 bushels.
New York consolidated reports a day of extreme irregularity with conflicts between speculative factions and a nervous market. Readings show bear activity and bears’ influence across leading stocks, including Reading and others, as final quotes close unsettled.
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