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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1913
Page
14
Brown Shipley & Co announces its London West End Office at 123 Pall Mall for special convenience of travellers. The notice promotes location for financial services and customer access in central London.
The Horton Post announces a Monday column answering reader inquiries on listed and unlisted stocks and bonds of New England industrial, public utility, bank and mill companies, with impartial data but no market prognostication. Readers must provide full name and address and limit questions to one subject, addressed to the Financial Editor of the Boston Post, Boston Mass.
Investor questions on American Coal Products three year 6 percent notes and several railroad equities are addressed. The coal company shows assets of 23.6 million with 4.4 million not quick assets and earnings ample to cover interest. Responses note that the notes would be first lien secured and that the newspaper does not advise purchases.
The Island Creek Coal Company directors announce a quarterly dividend of 1.00 per share and an extra dividend of 8.00 per share for common stockholders of record at the close of business July 15, 1915. Payment is set for August 1, 1913. F. W. Batchelder, Treasurer.
The Torrington Company declares a 4 percent semi annual dividend on common stock payable August 4 1913 to holders of record July 17 1918 with transfer books closing July 21 at 3 PM and reopening August 1 1918. Boston notes also show a 1 percent quarterly dividend on Electric & Manufacturing stock payable July 15 1913 to holders of record June 30 1913.
American Telephone and Telegraph Co announces a two dollar per share dividend payable Tuesday July 16 1918 to stockholders of record at close of business June 30 1913 William K Driver treasurer confirms the distribution and records.
The week ended with near standstill in sixteen year terms as total Friday volume hit new lows and fluctuations in stock averages remained muted. Analysts warn dull markets reflect equilibrium and note historical patterns suggest eventual bull runs, while crop reports show mixed conditions and banks face tighter liquidity ahead of the crop season.
Readjustment Managers announce the Plan is effective after approval by New York and New Jersey utilities. Holders of deposited stock or voting trust certificates must pay 5.50 per share by August 1 1913 at listed offices to receive receipts. undeposited bonds and stock may forfeit rights. The deposit period is extended to August 1 1913 to include more holders.
The report notes that Hocking Valley preferred stock was retired at par value three years prior, indicating no current outstanding balance or related obligations.
Reader inquiries cover Walpole Tire and Rubber Co. stock safety amid new notes, and International Cotton Mills five year notes. Analysis notes 1912 earnings strength, but financing needs and debt risk. plus strong security backing for Cotton Mills notes, with substantial cash and assets supporting interest coverage.
Readjustment managers Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Robert Fleming & Co. and Harvey Fisk & Sons announce the Hudson Manhattan Railroad debt readjustment plan is operative. Approved by New York and New Jersey Public Service Commissions, it calls for $8.50 per share on deposited preferred and common stock by August 1 at Guaranty Trust NY American Trust Boston or St Louis Union Trust.
The Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line issue a pro rata offer to UP stockholders for certificates of interest in 883,576 Southern Pacific shares. Central Trust Company of New York will issue the certificates and collect dividends declared after Jan 2, 1912. The first affected dividend is April 1, 1912.
Governor Foss denounces labor leaders as tyrants hindering industry and pushes for union reform. He cites tariff impacts on Hyde Park and Canada manufacturing, defends open shop hiring, and criticizes Underwood tariff while urging reciprocity and political fight within the Democratic Party. He backs Boston and Maine’s MacDonald and notes he has not decided on this fall’s nomination.
Gov Foss declares the Sturtevant Blower Works will shift part of its Hyde Park operation to Ontario, citing failure of tariff bills to adopt reciprocity. He argues this move safeguards American jobs and capital and urges reciprocal trade agreements with Canada and other nations.
Dividend schedule notes show payable dates for International and Mohawk M North stocks. Parenthetical dates indicate when payments are due, with percentages quoted for each security.
The Union Pacific Railroad Company announces a limited offer to stockholders to subscribe for Certificates of Interest in 883 576 shares of Southern Pacific Company stock. Warrants will be issued to stockholders on August 7 1913 with details on subscription, payment, and transfer rights. Subscriptions require filing affidavits of non affiliation and payment of installments through Central Trust Company of New York or Baring Brothers London.
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