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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1913

Page

14

Prices Pursue Further Decline in New Haven Markets

Market summary notes light factor volume despite brokers’ optimism about copper. U. S. Steel leads New York activity with 32 300 shares, New Haven tops Boston with 2398 shares. Year-to-date NY total 49 836 437, Boston 3 044 695. prior year 74 697 029 and 7 326 787 respectively. Top gain Am Hide & Leather pref and top loss American Express in NY. Edison Electric gains in Boston while Amoskeag prof. falls. Call money NY 2 1 4 to 2 1 2 pct, Boston 3 to 3 1 2 pct. Time money NY 4 to 6 pct, Boston 6 to 6 1 2 pct.

New York Boston U. S. Steel New Haven Hide & Leather Pref American Express Edison Electric Amoskeag Prof

Market slides on dull New York session amid large blocks

The wall street recap notes a reactionary mood with more low government issues and petroleums hitting new lows. A cautious tone followed the abroad death of Anthony N Brady and rumors of large over the counter sales. London remained a buyer, money eased, and total par value sales hit 1.52 million.

New York New Haven Stock Exchange Anthony N. Brady Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Consolidated Gas Company United States Rubber Company American Tobacco Company Amalgamated Copper London Panama

Ohio Copper Mining seeks Mascotte tunnel control

Thomas S. Dee of Paine, Webber & Co. sails Lake Superior area for five weeks. Ohio Copper Mining Company balances a $120,000 sinking fund by canceling bonds. The firm faces pressure from a 15 cent per ton ore payment to Bingham Central railway and may seek Mascotte tunnel control via the Heinze purchase. Mohawk June copper output of 1784 pounds per ton set a near record high amid labor shortages. Miami mine operations resume with electric hoist install and shaft work. Captain and Red Springs shafts receive timbering updates while the mill installs new crushing and screening gear and shifts ore stock to the mill.

Thomas S. Dee Paine, Webber & Co Lake Superior District Ohio Copper Mining Company Treasury Ohio Bingham Central Railway Ohio Company Mascotte F. A. Heinze Bingham Mining Company Mohawk Miami Captain Red Springs

Calendar for Today Dividends Payable

Calendar notes dividends payable for Chas Warner & Co Delaware. Ex dividend details include payable dates in parentheses. Mentions meetings and a power of attorney related item. references to rail and irrigation company entries appear in the fragment.

Chas. Warner & Co Del Ist 2Nd Pera Ak Eemeieetis Rys. Co

Florida Lands Investment Offer for Citrus and Orchards

Advertisement urges buying lands in Sanford and other sections at $25 to $200 per acre with development costs. Claims eight year returns of 50 to 100 percent and notes Sanford land rose from $10 to over $1000 per acre in 15 years. Proposes cultivation services for investors and promises reliable local cultivators.

Florida Sanford

Island Creek Coal declares stock dividend and extra payment

The directors of Island Creek Coal Company approve a quarterly dividend of six cents per share and an extra dividend of three dollars per share. Payments are due August 1, 1913 to holders of record at the close of business July 15, 1912. W Batchelder, Treasurer.

Island Creek Coal Company W. Batchelder Treasur

Lowell Electric Light declares quarterly dividend

The Lowell Electric Light Corporation in Lowell Massachusetts announces a quarterly dividend of 2.00 per share on capital stock and payable to stockholders of record at close of business July 19, 1918. Transfer Agent Fone Webster. Dividend notice issued July 17, 1918.

Lowell Electric Light Corporation Amated Copper Company Roadway New York Army Gomated Copper Company A. H, Melin

Unlisted Securities Par Values and Ex-Dividend Note

A brief financial notice outlines unlisted securities with par values of $10 and $50. It also notes ex-dividend terms and clarifies exclusions of extra dividends.

Lake miners strike shocks Boston market mood

Local brokers kept a bullish stance early but a Lake Superior miners strike caused a rapid shift to selling. New Haven faced a heavy loss on proposed bonds and stock, while New Haven rights remained in demand and copper related issues underperformed amid broad declines.

Boston Lake Superior Representative Lake New Haven Butte & Superior Masbeng Wete Electric

Boston curb markets show mixed copper and gas stock moves

Bay State Gas led activity with 9 085 shares moving between 21 and 25 cents before finishing at 22. First National Copper opened at 238 4 and moved to 21 5 16 then to 21 1 4, closing at 21 3 16. Mexican Metals opened 49 cents, peaked at 46 cents, ending at 46. Lutte London Development also traded heavily.

Bay State Gas First National Mexican Metals Lutte & London Development First National Copper

Money Market Shows Slight Easing In Rates And Rising Activity

A smoother money market with easing rates for time loans and growing business volume yesterday points to improved conditions. Call money in New York was 2 to 21 2 percent with a 21 4 percent ruling rate. Time funds ranged from 4 percent for 60 days to 6 to 614 percent for six months.

New York Seaceee Boston Clearings Boston Bankers’ Sterling Reichsmark Shaw Ee Ee

Cotton Markets See Activity Rise Amid Price Declines

July 2 reports show stronger market activity in cotton with prices dropping about 12 points as July and August options tumble in New Orleans. Eastern belt rain improves crops but traders stay nervous, with potential further declines if rain hits the western belt. Liverpool cables were featureless and the local market opened steady to slightly higher before the downturn.

Liverpool New Orleans Iowa Paris Antwerp Berlin Budapest Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Dee Park New York Eee St. Louis Kansas Ty Er Toledo Detroit

Lehigh Valley Transit earns new high in 1913 report

A 1913 annual report shows Lehigh Valley Transit Company posting a new high for gross earnings for the year ended June 30 1913, up 15.5 percent from the previous year. Net earnings rose 17.7 percent, with the report noting the company surpassed last May 31 1918 records in gross earnings.

Lehigh Valley Transit Co Lehigh Valey Transit Company Sears Roe Swift & Co Wstone TAGO Morris Og Gas Pn Tool

Investors Buy AT&T Stock as Shareholder Numbers Rise

Treasurers figures show AT&T shareholders numbered 53 737 on July 1 1913 up from 50 297 on Jan 1 1913 an increase of 6 83 percent for six months. Since July 1 1912 stockholders grew from 47 348 showing a 13 50 percent rise.

American Telephone & Telegraph Company

Bond market slips as bids fall and convertibles drift

United States government bonds remained active and heavy in tone with 2s bid down 14 and registered 2s receding further. New York New Haven Hartford convertibles fell 3 points from yesterday’s close while Third Avenue adjustments stayed strong. Baltimore Ohio convertibles, Rock Island issues and Mercantile Marine 445 held firm.

United States New York New Haven & Hartford Third Avenue Baltimore & Ohio Rock Island Mercantile Marine

Mansfield seeks hearing to settle Massachusetts boiler strike

Frederick W. Mansfield has been engaged as attorney by International Vice-President John J. Dowd of the Boilermakers Union to obtain a hearing before the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. The strike, involving 500 or more union men, has been in progress since June 2 in shops belonging to the New England Association of Boiler Manufacturers. Mansfield filed official notice with the State board after a morning conference.

Boston State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration State House Mass Bay State Lodge No International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America Atlantic Works East Boston Hodge Boiler Works Bertelsen & Petersen N. E. Boiler Works South Boston Daniel B. Russell Russell & Regan George E. Lawley & Son Corp Roberts Iron Works Cambridge Meade, Morrison Company Cambridge Iron Works Dillon Boiler Works Fitchburg Stewart Worcester Scannell Lowell Frederick W. Mansfield International John J. Dowd Boilermakers’ Union Massachusetts New England Association of Boiler Manufacturers Mansfield State Board

Large Fleet Reaches T Wharf Amid Price Drops and Loads

A convoy of 36 vessels arrived at T wharf causing bustling activity as prices fell from Tuesday levels. Among the fleet four swordfish catches were listed with Elva L. Spurling Eliza Benner Mildred J Lear C. and 119 4 49 and 31 pounds respectively. Groundfish totals included haddock cod hake pollock cusk and scrod with mixed vessel fares reported for haddock cod pollock hake and swordfish. The Kingstonian from London docked after a 12 day voyage, while the Arabic neared port in fog with nearly 800 aboard and the Dorothy freighted to Carteret after Weymouth fire damaged fertilizer works.

T Wharf Elva L. Spurling Mildred J Eliza Benner Lear C Leyland Line Kingstonian William Kerruish Hoosac Docks London White Star Line Liverpool Queenstown Boston Light Weymouth Dorothy

Shipping News Arrivals and Clearances Across Ports

A long shipping list shows steamers and schooners arriving, sailing, or cleared at Atlantic ports. Vessels include Kingstonian, Kerralsh, Joseph J. Cuneo, Graciously noting routes via Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Portland, and Halifax with cargoes and towing barges. Numerous ships depart to Antwerp, Copenhagen, and Nova Scotia, alongside local tows and barge movements near New Bedford, Newburyport, and Gloucester.

Kingstonian Kerralsh London Joseph J. Cuneo Olsen Baracoa Cuba Boston Simms Yarmouth Calvin Austin Mitchell St. John N. B Chippewa Maguire Jacksonville Charleston Gloucester Hatch Baltimore Newport News Norfolk Grecian Hawes Philadelphia Massachusetts Colberth New York Jamess. Whitney Crowell Emelie Biwabik New Bedford Germantown Camp Coleraine Enterprise Tunnel Ridge Catawissa Selver Mingo Plymouth Buck Ridge Cacoosing Boxer Bowden Hampshire Hansen Port Johnson Salem Channing Freeman Newburyport Herbert Irvington Cumberland Duffey Portland J. R. Atwood Brennan Nova Scotia John R. Fell Cook Mayagues P. R Grace A. Martin Wallace George P. Hudson Thomas Thomas H. Lawrence Rowe Eaton's Neck L. I Horatio Kelley Cto Anne Lord Merriam Pawtucket R. I Hiram Orne Bangor George R. Bradford Littlefield Pigeonill Mass Marquette Antwerp Sachem Liverpool Kentucky Copenhagen James Whitney Onward Port Wade Lincolm Neshaminy James Woolley Elk Garden Thomas J. Scully Providence Harwood Palmer Sewall’s Point Martha P. Small Bath Mabel E. Goss West Sullivan J. Kennedy Kennebec River J. S. Grover Port Clyde

Jewelry and Loan Adverts Spur Quick Appraisals and Deals

Classifieds tout high collateral loan values for diamonds pearls and jewelry. Local shops offer free eyeglass exams and discounted frames, with credit plans and evening hours to attract customers.

Roy G. J. Courtney Boylston Sf Sghoaze Eyds Alberts J. Bosh & CO Washington Diamonts Wilson Bros Kcollay

Proposals for Field Desks at Depot Quartermaster Office

Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received until 11 oclock a.m. on 1918 for furnishing 150 field desks at the Philadelphia or Washington Quartermaster Corps depots. Information provided by Major G LeR Tawin, Quartermaster in charge.

Quartermaster’s 6Th St Ate ‘S Ferry Road Philadelphia Washington Quartermaster Corps G. Ler Tawin

Private lessons and dances offered by Prof and Mrs Heinemann

Prof and Mrs Heinemann at 176 Sean DF offer private lessons including new dances and mer eons with walls and mer eons unseen. (Note: OCR fragment only)

Heinemann Sean

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