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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1915

Page

14

Market Prices Drop Sharply Across Staples

Market averages fall by about a point and a half with steel showing minimal activity due to minimums. Wheat again reaches new highs amid wide swings as prices slip for other commodities and stocks.

Points in Yesterday's Markets

Report of stock activity in New York and Boston with total sales figures and top movers. Sears Roebuck jumps in New York while Am Malt pref falls. Boston sees gains by Boston & Providence and losses by Calumet & Hecla amid volume leaders like Reading and Butte & Superior.

New York Boston Reading Butte & Superior Sears, Roebuck Providence Calumet & Hecla

New York Market Reacts to US Steel Dividend News

January 27 report shows stocks slip after United States Steel Common dividend announcement. Steel Common opens at 48, Steel Preferred drops sharply, and bonds weaken as market-wide declines spread to rails, utilities, and industrials. Pennsylvania Railroad sells 49 million in first mortgage bonds while Erie outlines new bond issue plans.

New York United States Steel Common United States Steel Steel Union Pacific Reading Pressed Steel Car Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Erie Road United States

Stock Exchange Prices Report Today In New York

New York trading on January 27 shows high, low and fast prices at the New York Stock Exchange with comparisons to the previous closing. Market activity reflects varied moves across major issues and index lines.

New York New York Stock Exchange Boston Boston Stock Exchange

G. W. Field and Company Market Letter Advertisement

G. W. Field & Co. promotes a market letter on a wonderful dividend payer. Sold on a partial payment plan through customers and the board room at 53 State Street. Tels 6682 6684 Main.

G. W. Field & CO State Street Main

Market Shock Fades in Boston as Steel Dividend News Weighs

In Boston on January 27 the steel dividend news caused limited declines in stock prices. Calumet & Hecla dropped 10 points while United Fruit fell 13-8 and Osceola 18-4. Old Dominion down 11-4, Wolverine 2, Granby 11-4, and Calumet & Arizona 13-8. Butte & Superior rose 1-2, Alaska Gold down 3-8. Old Dominion reported net income $832,000 and received $1,553,000 from a subcompany. Wheat prices surged to record highs near $1.49. July option at $1.3378. Corn and oats follow wheat gains as buyers anticipate production effects.

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Two More Verdi... Against B. M. in Superior Court

In the sixth session Judge Hitchcock directed verdicts totaling 72,467.40 against the Boston and Maine railroad. James M. Reynolds obtained 62,076.40 and the Traders' National Bank of Lowell 10,391. The suits arose from 14 notes totaling 80,000 issued in June 1913.

Hitchcock James M. Reynolds Boston & Maine Railroad Traders’ National Bank of Lowell Reynolds Bld Traders’ Bank

Boston Stocks Prices Snapshot From Exchange Report

Boston stock market report outlines the high and low prices and rapid trades for securities today. It compares current close figures with the prior session to show movement.

Bond Market Dips Mixed as Convertible Issues Move

New York trading shows fractional recensions in converts while traction issues hold firm. Prices for Jap 2d ser and Pacific 46 92 notes vary with irregular activity. totals reach 2,545,000 in sales today, versus 2,377,000 yesterday and 3,637,600 a year ago. From January 1 to date sales stand at 351,229,006 against prior year 77,183,000.

New York

Money Markets and Foreign Exchange Update

Boston market data show call loans at 349 percent and outside loans at 34 percent. Commercial loans run 4 to 6 percent, with collateral loans at 5 to 10. Year money at 4 to 5. Bar silver in New York at 57 1/2. Exchanges show Boston $22.25 million versus $29.78 million a year ago, with Sub-Treasury credit at $70,795. Foreign exchange firmer with sterling at 4.85 1/2 dollars, francs 6.17, marks 87 1/2.

New York Boston Reserve Bank New York Funds Ceeseecse Creees Boston Seee Treasury Eeneseres Ceresesees Palancet Esseres

Santa Fe Copper to Sell Bonds

The Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company announces a proposed sale of $250,000 seven percent convertible first mortgage real estate bonds to stockholders at nine. More than $100,000 has already been guaranteed. the company had $117,645 notes payable. Cash and accounts receivable were $1,600 with $10,760 supplies on hand. The company's shares are listed on the local stock exchange.

Santa Fe Gold & Copper Mining Company Local Stock Exchange

United Light and Railways to issue notes for investors

Halsey and Co of this city offer 1 500 000 six percent notes dated January 1 1915 maturing 1915 20 inclusive. United Light and Railways owns 14 public service companies serving Illinois Iowa Indiana Michigan and Tennessee across 638 communities. Notes secured by 2 000 000 first and refunding six percent bonds and offered at a price yielding 6 34 percent.

Halsey & Co United Light & Railways Co Cay Illinois Iowa Indiana Michigan Tennessee

Charles B. Barnes Named to Massachusetts Pending Insurance Company

Charles B. Barnes has been chosen as a key figure at the Massachusetts Pending Insurance Company, with duties announced and official confirmation expected this month.

Charles B. Barnes Massachusetts Insurance Cormany

Steel market swings as minimum price cut provokes gutter trades

The steel common minimum was reduced to 43 amid scarce demand with trades moving in the gutter market at 43 and only 41 bid later. Major exchanges urged margins to 3 on steel while earnings and dividends for 1914 1915 spur cautious prospects. Massachusetts Electric shows earnings up modestly though surcharges cut surplus. Auction room activity reflected broad declines across mills and tax exempt bond offerings attract strong demand from Boston financiers.

Stock Exchange Massachusetts Electric Companies

Pennsylvania Sells $49 Million in Railroad Bonds

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company yesterday sold 349,000,000 of its consolidated mortgage 4 1 2 per cent gold bonds due August 1, 1960, to Kuhn Loeb & Co. The sale closes the 1873 mortgage and makes the bonds a first closed mortgage on the road's property.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Kuhn, Loeb & Co

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