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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
14
National Lead Corporation announces a dividend cut amid market moves. Data shows New York and Boston stock activity with notable gains and losses, plus rumors of a consolidation ratio and quarterly payouts from Boston Montana Mining and Amalgamated Copper Company details.
Prices fell sharply amid heavy trading as National Lead slashed its dividend from 5 to 3 percent. Smelters weakened, grains rose keeping farmers anxious, and reports from California signaled severe drought. International Harvester and other leading issues stayed weak, raising concerns of further lows and strained margins for thinly capitalized accounts.
The day’s talk centers on National Lead common stock cutting the annual dividend from 5 percent to 3 percent with a 3-4 of 1 percent for the quarter. President Cole cites weak trade and high linseed oil prices as profit dampeners while American Linseed Oil reports strong 1910 fiscal year results and potential resumption of preferred dividends.
The Boston Market report for July 21 details ongoing stock and bond price movements, total sales, and comparisons to the previous close. It lists bond activity under the heading BONDS, outlining market shifts and notable price changes.
The Local Market reports copper shares failed to sustain recent gains as London copper prices faded during the day and futures slipped. Granby led losses, while producers weigh a possible gentlemen’s agreement to curb output amid potential restraint concerns. Mines nationwide push output for next year, with only unprofitable 13 cent copper mines likely to curtail. Time loans and Boston clearings are listed in the financial brief.
Net earnings of Massachusetts Gas Companies' subsidiaries for the 12 months ended June 30 total 2,197,033, up from 1,896,363 a year earlier. June earnings rise 27.4 percent from 1909, while Magnet earnings climb 23.49 percent from May 1909. North Butte reports rich ore at 2200-foot level, lower grade than 180-foot level, with inside buying cited. Copper curtailment plans discussed by Thompson, Towle & Co with 20 percent cut for three months and 10 percent for six months, dependent on Supreme Court status. A Ray Consolidated plant expansion and possible consolidation of Superior & Pittsburg and Calumet & Arizona are noted amid underground improvements.
A brisk curb market session in Boston showed several competitors vying for top position led by Ely Central with 3750 shares. Rhode Island Coal and Chino traded 2120 and 1835 shares respectively as the overall tone remained weak with Rhode Island Coal and Calaveras as notable exceptions. The report notes fluctuations in each issue and total sales, with a detailed table following.
The New York Stock Exchange removed Western Maryland Railroad Company Equitable Trust Company certificates of deposit from listing. Laconia New Hampshire seeks 20000 dollars of 4 percent sewer notes dated July 1 1910 maturing 1925 with 1915 option. Stamford Connecticut issues 65000 dollars of city bonds including 30000 dollars of 4 percent public improvement bonds sold at a premium of 707.85. The Wabash Pittsburg first mortgage protective committee led by Colonial Trust Company Pittsburg calls on old protective committee chaired by J N Wallace to return bonds deposited under the June 3 1908 agreement.
A series of declared dividends from Canada Cement Company Chicago and St Paul Minneapolis Omaha line up multiple firms. Notes include preferred shares at 1 percent 31 percent and 3 percent with Aug dates and stock record cutoffs. Also Ohio Traction Brings 14 percent quarterly Aug 1 record July 25 Cambria Steel 11 percent quarterly Aug 15 record July 30. National Lead 12 percent Oct 1 record Sept 9 with books close Sept 9. National Lead preferred 13 percent quarterly Sept 15 record Aug 19 books close Aug 19. Illinois Central 314 percent semiannual Sept 1 record Aug 1.
Calendar for today lists ex dividend and consolidation activity across multiple firms including Consolidation Coal Equitable Havana Electric Pope Mfg Nashville Chatt St Louis and Pacific Coast Co Am Locomotive J G Brill Montreal Light Heat and Power and Pullman. Dividend details indicate unchanged payouts for several.
St Lawrence completed its final forenoon tryout in a stiff southwesterly breeze at Marblehead. The Sea Wan Haka cup challenger sailed in the bay, then was to Stearns McKay yard for drying out and relaunch. Canadian sailors will practice in a sender boat while races shift to consecutive days. Dinner hosts were Manchester Yacht Club at Misery Island, with luncheon the next day at Higginson’s Manchester by the Sea home.
Boxing writer Bill Bailey reports Sam Langford has been matched for a six round no decision bout with Al Kaufman at the National A C in Philadelphia this August. The bout could propel Langford toward a title shot against Jack Johnson. Also noted are rumors of Jeffries urged by promoters, and plans for other August matchups including Tommy Furey vs Kid Shea in Maine and possibilities for the Sullivan twins seeking work with Burns Ketchel Lewis and Lang.
Wichita July 21 Jack Holland owner of St Joseph baseball club announced the sale of outfielder Tex Jones and shortstop Roy Cordhran to the Chicago American League club for 8000 dollars The terms are 4600 in cash and four Class A ball players worth at least 1000 dollars each Jones and Cordigan will remain with St Joseph this season.
Artur Duffeys columns review a string of recent showings by the Tigers and Browns and discuss matches between Kaufmann and Langford. The piece also covers athletic headlines from Jim Sullivan’s muckraking to Duffy Lewis as a ballplayer and Wright’s tennis feats, with quick Q&A on records and game results from 1901 to 1915.
The Essex County Club open golf qualifying ended day one with W J Travis of Garden City posting a 78 to lead the field of 130. Wind hindered scoring as J G Anderson and Alex Ross posted 80s and 75 respectively. The first 16 will decide the Manchester cup in scratch 18 holes while others compete in handicap match play for prizes.
Rumors circulate that a threatened railroad strike will be proclaimed tomorrow after a late conference in Paris. Premier Briand Prefect Le pine and Justice Minister Barthou met with railroad managers who reportedly urged government troops to operate trains if a strike is declared.
Portland July 21 A Bay Rum poisoning fatality ends the life of James W Rockley 22 a private in the Eighty ninth Company Coast Artillery from Spartanburg South Carolina He died after drinking the liquor while stationed at Fort Williams in Maine reported today
Houghton Dutton champions of the Dry Goods league will face Brookline Independents on the High School field at Medford this afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 3 30 p m. Morey and Conley will handle the Houghton Dutton batteries while Brookline plans Swendeman or Hume in the mound with F Hume catching. The Brookline Independents have a solid season record and the contest is expected to be fast and hard fought.
A fleeting National League roster glance notes Tim Hurst and Jack Stafford among miners, whose presence seems odd amid their sterling reputations. The remark hints at the burden of fussiness surrounding both players and their teams.
Six of eight challengers named for the Quincy cup series in Hull Bay. Beverly and Sippican have yet to name their challengers. Defending Boston Yacht Club sails Ellen, owned by Charles P. Curtis, winner last year. Race start moved from 10:00 to 10:45 to allow 9:20 steamer to Pemberton.
Prineton All Stars seek Saturday July 23 game away from home after a cancellation. Albert Lewis, 667 Albany St. Revere town team seeks July 28 game with semi pro or strong amateur teams paying full expenses. F H Tenggren, 502 Beach St. Allston Royal A C seeks July 23 game with any 17 year old team in the state at home, half expenses for 10 men. George H Roe buck, 530 Atlantic Ave. An drew A A needs a July 23 game with strong amateur teams, preferably away. Robert Annis, 19 Vinton St, S. Boston. All Star Brokerage Clerks seek out of town 18-19 year old teams away July 23. T F McDevitt, Tel. Main 61.
The 82 foot power cruiser Milwin designed by Swasey Raymond and Page for Edwin C. Bruns of New York was launched yesterday at Lawley's. The owner was not present so the craft was not formally christened.
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