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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1916

Page

14

Ocean fish prices and voyage notices from The Landsman

Haddock four and six cents and cod at eleven to thirteen and a quarter cents. market cod twenty three and four to five cents. hake and mackerel figures listed with vessel fares. Swordfish arrivals include Viking and others all from Georges Bank. The United Fruit steamer Esparza arrived with tropical fruit and four passengers. Offshore tonnage rates stay steady as several vessels chartered to haul plaster from St Ann Cape Breton to Chester Penn. Multiple steamers sailing to Boston and Liverpool departures noted. A rambling cargo and voyage update from The Landsman.

Haddock A. Perry Nat Nelson Arthur Margaret L Mara Shala Agnes Victor LL. Tournie Lottie Merchant Viking A. W. Black Hockmock Georges Bank United Fruit Esparza Port Limon Havana St. Ann Cape Breton Chester Penn Charles D. Loveland Millie R. Botannon A. B. Sherman J. Manchester Haynes William E. Litchfield Rebecca R. Douglas Salem Pocono Jacksonville White Star Cretic Boston Genoa Naples Gibraltar Azores Palermo Italy Leyland Line Ninian Etonian Liverpool Kansan St. Nazaire Brest Cape Henry Howard Baltimore Newport News Deutschland William Chisholm Cape Cod Canal Scott Wrecking Company

Shipping News Wagons Through Waterways on a Busy Freight Day

A long list of steamers schooners and tugs is active in harbor and coastwise traffic with vessels such as Glenmont Norcott Sydney Nacoochee Dizer Savannah Howard Chase in service to Baltimore Newport News and Norfolk along with Portland Bay State and Strout serving various routes. Multiple barges and towing units like L W C Nos 2 1 8 for Newburyport Philadelphia and Bangor and ships including Prince Arthur Gov Dingley Juniata Onondaga and Paxtang are noted leaving Philadelphia Baltimore Portland Lynn and Bangor with consignments to and from New York Philadelphia and other ports in a brisk shipping schedule.

Glenmont Norcott Sydney N. Y Gladys L. Creamer Burns Friendship Thelma Black Jacksonville Honey Brook Wentworth Port Johnson Newburyport Wilkesbarre Patience Chandler Portland Philadelphia Lykens Bengtssen Mahoney Lynn Cacoosing Barry Cones Prince Arthur Yarmouth N. C Gov. Dingley Eastport St. John N. B Juniata Newport News Baltimore Massachusetts New York Onondaga Charleston Quetay Gloucester Lucia Porter Conestoga Logan Paxtang Bangor Carlisle Beechwood Eagle Hill Pickering E. L. Pillsbury Penn Paoli Haverford Oxford Upton South Amboy Waltham J. B. King & Co Albert J. Stone Hackensack Pittston Rondout Ndercliffe John G. Chandler

Canary Returned After Citywide Pickup Call

A man reported a runaway canary found a mile away at Miss Mary Collins home on Cottage street. The owner, Robert S. Sturtevant of 6 Forest court, Lexington, was traced after a Post morning story. Collins confirmed the bird, then returned it to its cage and home.

Post Robert S. Sturtevant Forest Court Lexington Mary Collins Cottage Street

Points in Yesterday's Markets

Daily market report shows New York total sales of 361 750 shares and Boston 12 280. Mercantile Marine pref led NY activity with 36 100 shares while Atlantic Gulf led Boston with 2960. Year‑to‑date totals: New York 92 305 336. Boston 6 652 125. YoY NY 67 769 800. Boston 6 809 743. Major NY gain American Tobacco 10 to 218. Bethlehem Steel pref fell 8 to 127. Boston gain Calumet & Hecla 5 to 520. Concord & Montreal down 21% to 97.

New York Boston Mercantile Marine Atlantic Gulf American Tobacco Bethlehem Steel Calumet & Hecla Concord Montreal

New York Market Slumps Amid Short Interest After Big Foreign Loans

On July 17 in New York the market stayed under short interest despite British gold inflows and a robust French loan, with motor stocks leading losses of 2 to 5 points and Bethlehem Steel preferred down 8. U S Steel hovered near limits as rails rose on select issues and American Tobacco jumped up to 10 points. Total volume reached 378,000 shares with higher grade bonds showing steadier demand despite irregular overall activity.

New York Bethlehem Steel Gulf States Steel United States United States Steel American Tobacco Sears-Roebuck Denver & Rio Grande Lake Erie & Western Wisconsin Central Mercantile Marine Preferred

New York Stocks Highest and Lowest Prices Today

New York July 17 report shows the highest and lowest stock prices of the day along with the last sales figures for each issue. The data reflects intraday trading activity and market volatility on the session.

New York

Boston Stocks Report July 17 Prices

Boston stock roundup lists the day’s highest and lowest bid levels and the last sale, along with the previous close. The brief cites latest figures for major issues traded on the market in Boston.

Boston Curbs Show Mixed Gains and Losses in Active Issues

Most active cent issues rose with Boston & Montana gaining 15 cents and Boston Ely up 13. Rilla climbed 4 cents, while Fortuna fell by 1 cent amid broader uneven curb activity. Numerous inactive issues posted losses, keeping the overall tone irregular as details of fluctuations follow.

Boston & Montana Boston Ely Rilla Fortuna

Bond Market Quiet in New York on July 17

The New York bond market opened quietly with dealers focusing on Anglo French 5s Mercantile Marine 434s and rail issues including Baltimore & Ohio and St. Louis & San Francisco. Total sales reached $2,003,000 while weekly totals show $3,061,000 the prior week and $1,611,000 year ago. From January 1 to date dealings total $585,881,000 versus $426,685,000 last year.

New York Eee Mercantile Marine Baltimore & Ohio St. Louis San Francisco

Market dull in Boston with Atlantic Gulf gains

Boston market reports a quiet day with Atlantic Gulf at 59 then 58, up three quarters for the day. North Butte soft at 205 8, Boston and Maine at 44 amid earnings news, Adirondack Electric shows 15 percent earned for preferred stock, copper quotes steady 25 to 29 cents, production seen at 2.5 billion pounds per year, potential to lift world prices if sustained.

Boston Atlantic Gulf United Iruit North Butte Osceola Boston & Maine Adirondack Electric

Copper output rises in June as market notes stay steady

Copper production by Mohawk reached 1,103,798 pounds in June, up from 983,413 pounds in May. Cotton markets report open, high, low, and close figures with steady futures and a firm close despite mixed spot activity and 6000 bales sold.

New Orleans tnGs Liverpool San Tator

Financial News Notes From The Markets And Mines

Net profits of American Steel Foundries for the six months ended June 30 aggregated 1 400 000 dollars. After bonds, sinking funds and debentures, earnings exceeded 1 000 000 at a rate over 11 percent on 17 184 000 dollars stock. Wolverine June copper production 493 378 pounds vs 495 437 May. Standard Silver Lead Mining May earnings 88 436. three months ended May 31 total 223 716. May 81 balance sheet shows cash and on hand 309 375. The Earle Eagle listed on the Boston curb is a consolidation of Clipper Silver King and Steel groups and consists of 10 claims about 200 acres. Capitalization is 1 000 000 shares, about 600 000 issued.

Bohemia Bolivar Bos Ariz Boston Ely Bos & Mont Butte & Londo Cal & Corbin Cash Boy Champion Columbus Davis-Daly Earl Eagle Fortuna Gold Lake Majestic Truro Steel UN Verde American Steel Foundries Standard Silver-Lead Mining Company Earle Eagle Boston Clipper & Silver King and Steel Groups Westinghouse and Steel Foundries Westinghouse Mexican Petroleum Company

NO SNAP TO RALLY Stock Market Mixed After Opening Rally

A cautious opening brought a weak midday rally as war stock activity faded. American Tobacco rose on better earnings hopes while Willys-Overland, Crucible Steel, and Industrial Alcohol fell or failed to sustain gains amid a broad market pause. Bethlehem Steel plans large asset spending to lift book value, and Mexican Petroleum shows modest earnings despite high oil prices.

Willys-Overland American Tobacco Crucible Steel Baldwin Locomotive Mercantile Marine

Money Markets and Foreign Exchange Report July 17

July 17 quotations show call loans at 4 percent for brokers and customers and 44 to 6 percent for commercial loans. Commercial paper at 44 to 44 percent, year money at 4 to 4 1/2 percent. Clearing house and Sub-Treasury balances noted, New York funds exchange around 4.00. Foreign exchange largely unchanged with sterling at 4.7614 for cables and 4.7534 demand, franc 5.9024, marks 7.324, lire 6.39.

New York S.seeceres Federal Reserve Bank Souayer Clearing House Enigred Linet Boston Treasury

Dorchester Garbage Strike Hampers City Clean Up

Dorchester garbage collectors strike delaying city clean up efforts inspired by Mayor Curley’s infantile paralysis prevention program. Residents report unemptied cans for over a week, worsened by hot weather and health concerns. Calls rise for city wagons to resume collection until a settlement is reached.

Curley Dorchester

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