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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1913

Page

14

Markets Show Daily Trade Totals and Key Stock Moves

Yesterday's market activity lists New York total sales at 313600 shares and Boston at 27281. The most active issues were Steel common in New York with 69000 shares and Butte and Superior in Boston with 6047 shares. Year to date totals compare with last year, noting gains for Soo Line in New York and Chicago Junction pref in Boston, while General Electric shows notable losses ex-div. Call money and time money figures move in both markets with New York rates around 2 to 4 percent and Boston slightly higher.

New York Boston Steel Common Butte & Superior Soo” Line General Electric Chicago Junction

Local Bank Statement Shows Weekly Reserve Comparison

The current weekly bank statement compares this week's reserves with last week and shows the surplus reserve for the corresponding periods of the previous ten years in Boston and New York.

Boston New York

Thompson Towle & Co Move to New Quarters

Thompson Towle and Co have moved to the ground floor of the State Mutual building at 50 Congress Street directly across from their old offices. They occupy quarters previously used by the State National Bank, gaining much more space due to an expansion in business.

Dividend Notice Amalgamated Copper Company

At a directors meeting the Amalgamated Copper Company declared a dividend of one and one half percent payable February 24 1915 to stockholders of record at noon January 25 1913. A H Miglin secretary.

Amalgamated Copper Company Broadway A. H. Miglin

New York Stocks Slump After False Minnesota Case Rumor

Trading in New York stocks was light with moderate offerings pushing leaders to daily lows. A brief late session rally sparked by a mistaken report on a Minnesota rate case was quickly reversed, sending key shares to new lows as copper and steel remained weak and Rock Island issues softened despite strong Western rail traffic signals.

New York Supreme Court Minnesota Union Pacific Amalgamated London Rock Island Securities Western Railroad Europe U. S

Massachusetts Blue Sky Legislation Aims to Reform Securities

A Boston Post preview outlines pending Massachusetts bills on securities regulation and holding company formation. Proposals would empower the commissioner of corporations to ban nonstandard securities and cap public utility stock ownership at 10 percent, signaling broad impact on the state’s security business and economic growth.

Massachusetts Kansas Boston Post

Copper Shares Slide Amid London Price Drop In Butte

The Boston market reports copper prices tumbling in London to 153 4 cents and most copper shares, led by Calumet & Arizona and Calumet & Hecla, dropping on the ensuing list. A Butte private report notes Tuolumne property ore at 9 percent copper 2000 foot level, with talk of higher dividends. investors seek clearer quarterly earnings data from North Butte and others to gauge profits and dividends.

Boston London Calumet & Arizona Calumet & Hecla Osceola Superior Putte & Superior Butte North Butte Company

Grain Markets Brace for Slow Week Ahead

Wheat futures fell as buyers showed modest interest while shipments and world supply improved. May and July contracts slipped about 1 and 1.5 percent, with September down around 1 to 1.5 percent. Corn eased fractionally on ample receipts, oats held steady, and international markets showed mixed moves in Liverpool Paris Antwerp Berlin and Budapest. Minneapolis and Duluth car counts shifted from year ago totals, with Chicago car lots showing varied grain activity.

Liverpool Paris Antwerp Berlin Budapest Minneapolis Duluth Chicago

Bond Market News from New York Gilt Edges

United States government bonds were reported in the New York market on January 26 with price moves noted across issues. Traders watched yields, bids, and the day’s trading range as investors assessed debt supply and inflation expectations.

Western University Stock Figures and Rights Issued

A financial snippet notes total sales of 27,281 shares, bonds valued at $23,000, and rights at 30,352. Ex-dividend status noted.

Cotton Markets Slip as Prices Fall in Second Hour

Cotton markets extended declines with about 25 points drop from Saturday’s close into early trading. New Orleans markets softened with curb prices 6 to 10 lower. Spot market remains at deadlock, holders less confident, mills and spinners showing hesitance amid lower yarn and cloth quotes.

New Orleans

Big Break in London Copper Prices and Market Shifts

London reports show copper prices plunging nearly eight and a half cents a pound, to 153 4 cents, amid rising surplus and producer resistance. Ford vehicles drive copper use with 200000 cars yielding over 9 million pounds. other automakers also consume large copper amounts. Trade data show 1912’s export surplus at 582 million and gold exports exceeding 10 million, influenced by lower domestic interest rates and foreign demand. Boston seats and New England yarn leases restructure holdings, with Union Mills paying cash and stock to settle the lease. Amesbury Electric Light Co gains Parker & Co. backing, naming new director Bowen Tufts and reaffirming leadership.

London New England Cotton Yarn New England Cotton Yarn Company Union Mills New England Union Mills Company

Bond market notes from San Francisco bonds sale

N W Halsey and Co have turned into the treasury of San Francisco 1 037 074 dollars as payment for the 1 000 000 worth Panama Pacific Exposition bonds bought by the city See William A Read and Co are distributing a pamphlet on tax exempt investments.

N. W. Halsey & Co San Francisco William A. Read & Co

Butte Central Nears Start of New 125-Ton Mill

Butte Central expects to start its new 125 ton mill within two weeks after construction delays. Machinery is on site and paid for with installation nearly complete. The first unit cost $80,000. a second unit could be added for about $40,000. Total development and construction spend nears $800,000 as the underground shaft exceeds three and a half miles. The plant will process concentrates from Washoe smelter via Anaconda and cyanide treatment for remaining ore. A second unit is planned to be added from earnings after the first section runs to capacity.

Butte Central Washoe Anaconda Company

Central Illinois Public Service Bonds Offered at 95

N W Halsey & Co New York and Sellers Phillips Co Boston offer at 95 and interest the unsold balance of 3 000 000 Central Illinois Public Service Company first and refunding 5 per cent gold bonds. The property consolidates about 50 central Illinois properties under Samuel Insull management. The bonds carry a first lien on properties producing over half of earnings and a refunding mortgage on the remainder.

Central Illinois Public Service Company Samuel Insull N. W. Halsey & Co New York Sellers, Phillips & Co Boston Central Illinois Public Service Company First Illinois

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