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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
12
An editor discusses why six Liberty bond issues share the same interest yet trade at different prices. The piece explains maturity dates drive value, conversion rules, tax status, amortization, and how yield reflects price, discount, and time to run to par.
E P Haskell, formerly with W P Bonbright and Co, joins Paine Webber in the bond department. Equitable Trust Company New York bond desk publishes analysis of American Telephone and Telegraph seven year six percent convertible gold bonds.
Market report shows further small losses in leading stocks with steel moving below 105 and Sumatra rising. It lists total sales by exchange for 1918 year to date and compares to last year, highlighting most active issues in New York and Boston and overall daily turnover.
In New York July 23 the stock market reflected domestic events as the President moves to take over the nation's wire systems at month end. Western Union fell three points and utilities showed heaviness ahead of the decree. United States Steel led declines with a 1 1/2 point drop while investors weighed dividends and earnings reports from American Hide & Leather, Central Leather, and others. Total volume reached 355000 shares with bonds and rails showing uneven activity.
Boston July 23 stock report lists today's high and low prices and the seme quotations where available. Net changes from previous close are provided for each listed issue, reflecting market movement in a concise snapshot.
Boston market reports New Haven stocks steady with strong buying amid optimism that New Haven assets may yield dividends sooner than expected. Analysts dispute timing as others fear cash flow and higher taxes will damp dividend prospects, while big operators hold lines awaiting a broader peace and higher prices.
Rediscounts of commercial paper include paper with 15 days or less to run and member banks collateral notes secured by eligible collateral. Commercial paper from 16 to 66 days to run and agricultural paper from 91 days to six months are also considered in the rate schedule.
In a letter to the editor from Boston dated July 3, John F. Tobin, General President, rejects a Boston Morning News article accusing him of backing the Brockton cutters. He asserts he remains committed to the Brockton trade dispute and pledges renewed effort to align cutters with contract integrity and union leadership.
Thomas McMahon, vice-president of the United Textile Workers of America, stated that unless manufacturers grant a 15 percent wage increase or submit to arbitration, the union will order out all organized labor in textile industries across the state.
Tampa Electric Company declares a 92.50 per share quarterly dividend payable August 3, 1918, to stockholders of record at the close of business July 1, 1918. Stone & Webster, transfer agents.
The Federal Reserve Banking System advocates Acceptances to monetize Accounts. They claim over 51 million in 1917 with 34 million from firms selling 100 thousand to over a million each. The plan lets realising cash at shipment without等待 for Acceptances. It emphasizes revolving capital and continued purchase of Acceptances or repurchasing Accounts for discount at your bank.
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