Prices Decline on Light Trading in Yesterday's Markets
New York total sales 366 300. Boston 17 828 shares. Am Can tops NY activity with 86 000. Boston Steel common 3 655. Year to date NY 7 482 000. Boston 587 905. Last year NY 9 178 700. Boston 1 155 219. Largest gains and losses listed for Colo F I Pref, Rumely Co Pref, Maine Central, N E Tel, McElwain First prof. Call money NY 2 3 4 to 3. Boston 3 to 3 1 2. Time money NY 3 1 2 to 4 1 4. Boston 4 to 5 per cent.
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New York
Boston
Am. Can
Steel Common
Colo. F. & I. Pref
Rumely Co. Pref
Maine Central
N. E. Tel
McElwain
New York Market Shows Mixed Gains Amid Weakening Demand
Stocks rose yesterday but gains faded today as short interest pressures eased and demand waned. Leading issues such as Reading Union Pacific Steel Amalgamated and Hill weakened while specialties held gains. News from London of halted peace talks spurred active selling, and Steel Corp earnings disappointment weighed on sentiment. Can shares shifted sharply with the market, while Harvester and Southern Pacific advanced on demand and merger news. Illinois Central rose after a December report. bonds eased with Panama 3s up 1/8 on call.
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New York
Reading
Union Pacific
Steel
Amalgamated
the Hill
London
Steel Corporation
Harvester
Southern Pacific
Herriman
Illinois Central
Panama
Dividend Notice for Fall River Gas Works Company
Fall River Gas Works Company in Massachusetts declares Dividend No. 73 a quarterly $8 per share payout to stockholders of record by January 24 1918 payable February 1 1918. Stone & Webster Transfer Agents.
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Fall River Gas Works Company
Fall River
Massachusetts
Fall Riiver Gas Works Company
Stone & Webster
Market Stock Review Notes Declining Tone and Copper Gains
Boston stock market reports weak selling with five new low records and 12 of 14 first hour orders to sell. Old Dominion Company of Maine shows divisible income of 1 847 346 and dividends of 1 173 000 in 1912 as copper prices boosted earnings. New Jersey and United Globe subsidiaries expected to post stronger results after Maine dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Old Dominion Company of
Maine
New Jersey
United Globe
American Sugar Company
National Company
National Sugar
American Sugar
When and if issued total sales and rights data noted
The record notes issued status and figures: total sales 17 828 shares rights 34 567 fractions 28 with a bend of 22 500 dollars.
Local Copper and Metals Markets See Mixed Closing
Corbin Copper and Mexican Metals topped the curb yesterday with Corbin slipping from 237 to 31 cents and closing at 32. Mexican Metals fell from 21 16 to 113 16, ending at 2. Bay State Gas Majestic and Lion Hill also moved, with detailed fluctuations noted.
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Corbin Copper
Mexican Metals
Corbin
Bay State
Gas
Majestic
Lion Hill
Alaska Eee
Bay State Gas
Bingham Mines
Boston Ely
Butte Central O
Butte & London
Calaveras Eeee
Cortez Corbin
Davis Daly
Ely Conas
Girard
Goldfield Consol
Hollinger
Kuskulana O
Laramie
McKinley-Darragh
Woolen Mills Position and Tariff Impact Explored
A special letter from C. G C. Clark & Co. analyzes how tariff legislation may affect woolen mills and securities. It includes 1910 capital employed of 606,206,000 up 105 percent since 1890, product 507,167,000 up 87 percent, employment 202,028 up 30 percent, and wages 37,963,000 up 61 percent, with establishments down from 1653 in 1860 to 1124 in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G C. Clark & Co
Investigations Target Ameri can Telephone Co Monopoly Charges
The Interstate Commerce Commission formally warns the American Telephone Company over complaints from independent firms alleging a trust like monopoly. It cites claims of attempts to monopolize telegraph and telephone markets, driving out competitors, unfair rules, and unlawful discrimination.
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Telephone Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Telephone Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
United States
Investment in January Securties Falls Sharply Across Sectors
January securit ies issued by railroads industrials mining firms states and municipalities totaled about 170 million dollars, nearly 200 million less than January 1912, with much of the issue for refinancing maturing debt. Prices remained high with commodity indices around 86, a 29 percent rise versus 1890–99 base, yet below 1853–1877 levels. Amesbury Electric Light Co. elects three new directors increasing the board to 10.
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Sauerbeck
Amesbury Electric Light Co
Amesbury Electric Light Company
D. Parker
E. L. Bennett
Co. D. Parker & Co., Inc
E. C. Maso
Directors Named and Rolllins Trip Highlights Business Talks
Eugene V R Thayer joins the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company board as other directors are re elected. Frank W Rollins heads to the Pacific coast for a three month tour after a Chicago luncheon hosted by George B Caldwell. Rollins plans to return to Boston by April 1. J H Sussman may resign as treasurer of Miami Copper and Kerr Lake Mining but stays on as director. Settlement for two carloads of ore from Calaveras Copper Company noted.
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Eugene V. R. Thayer
Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance Company
Frank W. Rollins
E. H. Rollins & Sons
Investment Bankers’ Association of America
Boston
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Rollins
Union League Club
George B. Caldwell
Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
J. H. Sussman
Miami Copper
Kerr Lake
Gloucester Bond Award and Other Financing Moves
Gloucester awards 24 000 four percent bonds dated Dec 1 1912 and maturing 3000 yearly 1913 1916 inclusive and 2000 1917 22 to E H Rollins & Sons. Woonsocket grants 250 000 temporary loan with 200 000 due June 10 and 60 000 July 10 to Bond & Goodwin. Lee Higginson buys 2 311 000 41 2 percent bonds from Consolidated Gas Electric Light & Power Co of Baltimore to retire notes. Railroad Commissioners approve 500 000 20 year 41 2 percent bonds dated Aug 1 1910 for power plant acquisition and retirement of 50 000 bonds for Quinsigamund Park property.
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Lackawan Steel
Lehigh Valley
Liggett & Mey
Liggett & Mey Pf
Iles Oo
Louis Nash Sewee
May Dept Mete
Merine Pf
Mex Pet Co Lt
Miami
NYO& Vewee
Nor & West Eeree
Nor Pac Ee Esenee
Penn
Ee Ee
People’s Gas
Philadel Co
Pitts Coal
Bay Conso
Rock Island Pf
Rumeley Co
St Lou & Sn F
8Sl& SF
Union Pacific
USA
US Steel
Woolworth
Gloucester
Mass
E. H. Rollins & Sons
Cape Ann National Bank
Estabrook & Co
Merrill, Oldham & Co
Blodget & Co
Curtis & Sanger
R. L. Day & Co
N. W. Harris & Co
Woonsocket, R. I
Bond & Goodwin
First National Bank
The
Electric Manufacturing Company
Quinsigamund Park
Grain Markets Show Improved Tone and Limited Offerings
All grains rose with less selling pressure and limited offerings in the Hst. Buyers cited fears of European war troubles. Outside wheat gained 4 to 8 percent, with liver pool corn recovering from a lower open on Argentine drought news. Oats stayed quiet but firm, closing higher.
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Liverpool
Chicago
Bond Market Sees Irregular Trading in Major Securities
New York price levels for Baltimore & Ohio, St Paul convertibles, Brooklyn Rapid Transit 4s, Interborough 43s, New York Railways 5s, and Wabash 4s show uneven activity. Government bonds close mixed with modest gains and losses across various issue dates. Total sales reach 1.87 million dollars versus prior days.
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Baltimore & Ohio and
St. Paul
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Interborough Metropolitan
New York Railways Adjustment
Wabash
Cotton Market Stagnant as Bulls Buy, Mills Refuse Higher Prices
Trading was light with professional interest dominating. Prices dipped 12 to 15 points after initial gains as mills refused to meet higher asks and holders held firm, while the foreign outlook added to unsettled sentiment. Liverpool futures show slight gains amid steady spot levels.
Money Market Rates Hold Near Recent Levels Across Country
Call funds in New York show about 2.25 percent with local calls around 3 percent. Time loans list 3.5 to 4 percent for 60 to 90 days and 4 to 4.25 percent for five to six months. Commercial paper remains 4.5 to 6 percent for top names with steady quotations and related foreign exchange and bullion figures.
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New York
Gall
Reichsmarks
Boston
Chicago Market Bid and Ask snapshots across multiple issues
A condensed list shows bid and ask quotes for a range of stocks and bonds including Ch Rys, Ill Brigk, Nat Carb, Armour, Pneu Tool, US Carbi, and Morris among others. Readings include price levels, par values, and percent changes across venues like Ch GC Rys and Subway.
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Ask
Rys
Booth Fish
Hs&m Pf
Ill Brigk
Canal & D
Nat
Quak Oats
Ve Subway
Swift & Co
106
UN Boxb
Oh Telep
West Stone
Pneu Tool
U S Carbi
Bancroft to Speak at Publicity Dinner
At the January dinner of the Pilgrim Publicity Association held at the American House General Hugh Bancroft chairman of the Port Directors of Boston and William A. Reid of Washington connected with the Pan American Union will address members on trade relations with South American republics. Reid recently returned from a lengthy South American trip and will show pictures of railroad and harbor improvements illustrating economic upbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Publicity Association
American House
Hugh Bancroft
Boston
William A. Reid
Washington
Pan-American Union
South American
Reid
South America
Metal Markets Report Shows Quiet Trading and Shifts
Trading at the metal exchange was quiet with copper easing while tin strengthened and spelter weakened. London closes list copper at £68 10s spot, £68 17s 6d futures, lead £16 12s 6d, spelter £26 2s 6d, tin £232 spot and £225 10s futures, with notable activity in selected lots and regional pricing.
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Cookson’s
London
Plague Cure Claim Drives Berlin Doctor to America
Dr. Friedrich Franz Friedmann, head of the Berlin Tuberculosis Institute, travels to the United States after offering a possible cure for consumption. Charles E. Finley of New York has pledged $1,000,000 if the method proves safe and effective in treated patients. American medical authorities remain skeptical of the claims.
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New York
Friedrich Franz Friedmann
America
Charles E. Finley
Friedmann
Berlin
Finley
Dr. Friedmann
Mantell Delivers Subtle Shylock and Richelieu at Shubert
National stage star Mantell offered a powerful Shylock in The Merchant of Venice at the Shubert Theatre, followed by a refined Richelieu with Florence Rockwell as Portia and Brigham Royce as Baradas. The production drew praise for Mantell’s restrained, intelligent portrayal and for Miss Rockwell’s courteous grace. Tonight Othello remains on the bill with Mantell as Othello and Letber as Iago.
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Mr. Mantell
Shakspere
Shubert Theatre
Shylock
Florence Rockwell
Ophelia
Portia
Brigham Royce
Antonio
Merchant
Genevieve Hamper
Jessica
Alfred Hastings
Guy Lindsley
Raymond Geist
Bulwer Lytton
Richelieu
Miss Rockwell
Julie de Mortimer
Rome
Mantell
Julie
Fritz Leiber
de Mauprat
Joseph
Mr. Letber
Iago
START MAYOR FIGHT SOON
Boston's Municipal League plans to fire the opening gun for next year's mayoralty campaign at an executive committee meeting within weeks. The group debated Storrow as a strong candidate, with others seeking a potentially stronger option than he was three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Municipal League
League
Boardgy of Trade
James J. Storrow
Storrow
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W Helme Co
Goodrich
AL Mil
Int Harvester
Boston Stocks
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Tel & Tel
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Arizona
Caereter
Air Gulf of Tte Ae
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Ares
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Giroux Tree
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Greene Can
Hancock
Indiana A
Island Creek
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Isle Royale
Lake Copper
Mason Valley
Pond Ork Coal
Pullman Co
Reece
Santa Fe See
Amarac Enteee
Torrington
laAm Glue Com
Esereere
Do ‘d
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Eseneaee Saee
Adirondack el Power
bAm Investment Secs Com
Bdo
Il American Linen
Eeee
Arlington Mills
Enseer
American Screw Co
Ee Apsley Rubber Co
Babcock & Wilcox
Bigelow Carpet
Ee Borden’s Milk
Boston Belting
Hood Rubber Co
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Int
Text Book Co
Library Bureau Co
Lyman Mills
Manomet Mills
T ‘Mass Cotton Mills
Michigan State
Eeeeeeeere
Nashawena Mills
Niles Bement P
Eeneeeneeee
Oswego & Syra Cone
Eeeasey's
Otis Elevator
Eeeere
Pacific Mills New Stock
Pere Marquette
Eere
Pope Mfg
Stafford Mills
Regal Shoe
Union Typewriter
Utica, Chen & S Vally
Waltham Watch Com
Wamsutta Mills Age A. Ee
Washburn Wire
Ask. Am Real Estate
Atlanta, Birm & At
Buffalo & Susquehanna
Burlington, VI. Gas
Eastern Steamship
Indiana, Col & East
Roch Sy & E
U S
Marconi Mote
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Ariz Preeer
el Paso
Giroux
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South
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Butte & Superior
Wolvin
Huff
American Zinc & Lead Company
American Zinc
Standard Oil
Shannon
Shannon Copper Company
Isle Royale Copper Company
Kenneth Works
United States Smelting Company
Copper Company
Field & Fay
Calaveras Copper Company
Eee Renee
Minneapolis
Duluth
St Louis
Kansas City
Toledo
Leah
Eae
Sagat Ks Crase
Eedee
Itt
Montana
Weg
So Pacific
Pitts
E & W Va
Orillard Co
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Coctis Ee
Trust Coctis
PD. M
Sceres High
Qeeere
Eceres
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Silver Leaf
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Emiskam
Blue Bul
Boot
Trethewey Wettlaufer
Big Dome
Comb Frac
Obie
Dome
Daisy
Fol'obrien
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Bel
Jupiter
Jim Butler
Pearl Lake
M'Namara
Midway
Rea Mines
Mizpah
North Star
West Dome
Res Alta
Beaver
Idaho
Iron Ing
Crown Res
Gt North’n
Mason Va
Hargrave
Kerr Laake
Prince Con
Sil Kg
Nipissing
Peterson Nere Sam Il
UN Tintic
Ms Se
Chicago Market
Armour
Morris
Bancroft
New England
the Realty Syndicate of
Oakland
California
Exchange Building
Metal Markets
High Point
Low Point
Senor
Philadelphia Market
Phila Co
M Cement
Pe Am Rys
Camb Steel
EIS
Bop
C Toft NJ
Phil R T
I el Co
Tonopah
el St Bat
Ton Belm
Hunt & BT
J&leash
el & Peo
Ryscol
C M&e
LC &N
Leh Valley
Pa Steel
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