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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1913

Page

14

Currency Reform and Aldrich Plan Outlined for Nation

An editor's note previews a forthcoming congressional currency reform. It explains the Aldrich plan for a central reserve system linking thousands of banks, with local districts and a 45 member board. The aim is elastic currency, regulated exchange, and a government backed but non competing central bank to stabilize the economy.

Aldrich Reserve Association of America Daiscount Congress National Monetary Commission Monetary Commission Money Trust Pujo New York National Reserve Association of Banks Bank of England Bank of France Reischbank Central Reserve Association Reserve Reserve Association Fee The Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Commerce and Labor Currency United States Preserve Association Wall Street

Market Totals and Key Movements Yesterday

Total sales in New York 443 400 shares and Boston 20 111. Reading led in New York with 59 000 shares and Am Zinc led in Boston with 3 960. Jan 1 1913 to date New York 7 115 700 and Boston 570 077. Compared with last year New York 8 570 200 and Boston 1 103 846. Notable gains Weyman Bruton Co 25 J 8 to 300 1 8 in New York and Calumet and Hecla in Boston 2 to 500 while losses include Am Beet Sugar pref 51 4 to 85 and Boston & Lowell 2 to 203. Call money New York 2 3 4 to 3 percent, Boston 3 to 3 1 2. Time money New York 3 1 2 to 4 1 4 percent, Boston 4 to 5 percent.

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Wall Street Holds Up After Cheerful Open On Jan Day

Stocks rise with American Can leading gains as market sentiment improves on Governor Sulzer’s legislative message. Railroad prospects improve after December reports from Union Pacific Northern Pacific and Northwestern. International Harvester seen as favorable for harvest interests, bonds firm with convertible issues gaining. Total sales reach 2.6 million dollars.

New York Wall Street Ust Union Pacific Northern Pacific Northwestern International Harvester Corporation Harvester Washington Sulzer Stock Exchange United States Panama

Local Market Report Sees Copper Hold Gains on Europe Hopes

The Boston market notes a slight drop in London quotes but closes with solid gains. Copper remains flat overall as Europe’s Balkan developments curb buying, with large holders at 16 1/2 cents and smaller sellers pushing concessions. Amalgamated rises to 73 1/4 cents, Isle Royale eyes a 1 dividend, and Steel, American Zinc, and Telephone rights show strength as the day closes firm.

Boston London Balkan Europe Amalgamated Isle Royale

Money Markets Show No New Developments

The day’s markets had no new movements with rumors of gold shipments abroad later this week. With higher overseas rates, limited need for accommodation keeps exchange dull. If demand rises, call money may move higher. New York call money 2 3 4 to 3 percent. Time funds ranged 3 1 2 to 4, 4, and 4 to 41 4 percent for various maturities. Local money and foreign exchange rates were listed.

New York

Cotton Markets Open With Mixed Signals On Supply

Jan 28 market notes show subdued response to bullish cues and little selling pressure. Weather remains favorable in the South with ample moisture in the Mississippi Valley while spinners hesitate to restock, hinting at steady demand for new crop months. Also, Exchange Trust Company named transfer agent for Girard Copper and Custer Copper.

Mississippi Valley The Exchange Trust Company Girard Copper Company Custer Copper Company

State Street Topics Market Climb on Reform Hopes

Market activity surged yesterday with American Can leading gains as investors priced in dividends in common stock and a favorable Union Pacific December report. Steel results showed solid earnings for 1912 while Old Colony Trust announced leadership changes and Wabash-Pittsburg terminal plans moved forward. Continental Can flotation succeeded with preoffer placement and strong capitalization behind the NY listed firm.

Sulzer Union Pacific Steel

Local curb deals lift metals and copper prices in Boston

Boston curb market yesterday featured Mexican Metals Corbin Copper and Boston Ely. Mexican Metals rose from 113-16 to 23-16 then to 21-8. Corbin Copper moved from 30 to 35 cents, closing at 33 cents. Boston Ely slid from 80 to 72 cents and finished at 84 cents.

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Massachusetts Title Insurance Co Plans Capital Change

A special meeting of the stockholders is set for January 29 to authorize a $100,000 new preferred stock issue. The plan exchanges par for par for existing notes and preferred stock and cuts common stock from $240,000 to $120,000, keeping capitalization at $120,000 common and $100,000 preferred.

Continental Can Continental Can Company Goldman, Sachs & Co Lehman Brothers Kleinwort, Sons & Co Continental Can Company, Incorporated New York New Jersey Export & Domestic Can Company Standard Tin Plate Company Canonsburg Penn Mass. Title Ins. CO Massachusetts Title Insurance Company Maine New England

Mutual National Bank Elects New Directors at Adjourned Meeting

At yesterday's adjourned annual meeting of Mutual National Bank stockholders, directors elected include Charles H. W. Foster Alexander H. Lada Walter B. Crane George A. Crocker and John Candler Cobb Cobb replaces George W. Cobb, and the vice president and director post vacated by Edmund D. Codmen remains empty.

Old Colony Trust Co David Frederick Appel Old Colony Trust Company Appel New England Mutual Life Insurance Company United Electric Securities Company Frank M. Lamson Stuart W. Webb George W. Grent L. D. Seaver Mutual National Bank Charles H. W. Foster Alexander H.- Lada Walter 8. Crane George A. Crocker John Candler Cobb George W. Cobb Edmund D. Codmen

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