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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
22
Total sales in New York reached 316000 shares and Boston 13506. Most active issues were Steel in New York at 121600 shares and Swift in Boston at 1501. Year to date totals show New York 80774636 shares and Boston 1916460. The corresponding period last year had New York 191861000 and Boston 3839585 shares.
The New York stock market opened hesitant and irregular on rumors of war fading, then firmed as banking views on the administration’s tax plan improved. U S Steel led with high week price at 108 3 8, giants Bethlehem Crucible and other steels up 1 to 2, rails listless, total volume 335000 shares and bonds steady.
New York markets report today show high, low and closing quotations across stocks and grain markets. Net changes from the previous close are provided for each item in a concise roundup of the day’s trading activity.
Boston on July 26 reported bond market activity with quotes showing high and low ranges and closing figures. Net changes from the previous session indicate price movements across several bond issues and related securities.
The State Food Administration released a price schedule listing what householders should pay. It categorizes items as abundant normal or scarce, naming produce such as beets carrots cucumbers beans cabbage potatoes cantaloupes peaches squash onions spinach shell beans and berries.
Boston trading showed strength with small gains across copper stocks including Greene Cananea Mohawk and Osceola. Swift and Fairbanks led advances while Utah Consolidated sued Utah Apex for not less than $500000 in alleged trespass on the Yampa Extension Northeast Lode mining claim. National Conduit and Cable runs brass plants near full capacity and seeks more workers.
July 26 figures show broker and outside broker loans at 5 4 to 6 percent, customer loans at 6 percent, and commercial paper at 6 percent. The report lists year money at 6 percent and notes rediscount rules for commercial paper secured by U S certificates and 15 to 90 day notes.
Optimistic war rumors faded after official reports, but allies’ progress lifted shares. United States Steel climbed to 1083-8 and closed near 1077-8, with Republic. railroads hesitating on government contract terms. Details on railroad maturities, Corn Products earnings, and planned Liberty Loan feature quotes.
New England public service commissioners met at 1 Beacon Street in Massachusetts to decide changes they will ask the federal railroad administration to impose on proposed higher freight rates for New England. The figures will not be public until formally communicated to Director General McAdoo.
Geneva July 26 The Swiss army lists 305 deaths from Spanish flu with no civilian tally published. Hospitals are crowded and there is a serious shortage of doctors and nurses amid the outbreak.
Felix Kazakenza a farmhand for Philip Shick of Maplewood Malden is under arrest at the Malden police station in connection with yesterday morning’s fire at the Shick barn. Police say they will file arson charges. The blaze caused about 1000 dollars in damage.
The National Civic Demonstration Cottage shows a sugar free method to preserve blueberries and other fruits by dehydration. Wash berries, lay on cheesecloth, dry over heat or sun until leathery, pack in boxes, and seal. Soaking in cold water restores moisture and flavor for pies or servings with cream.
Ensign John F. Begley a former Constitutional Convention member from Holyoke has just received his naval flier commission and will attend a complimentary City Club dinner in Boston next Monday before leaving for duty.
The Rev Henry F Smith a West Medford Congregational pastor and Y M C A worker in France has been praised as heroic for risking his life to supply American soldiers in trenches with food and tobacco during the recent Franco American offensive at Chateau Thierry a cable from the National War Work Council reports.
The entry lists the 1457th day of war with U S involvement at 476 days, several calendar markers including the 208th day of the year and the 86th day of summer. It notes tidal heights of 10 feet morning and evening, full moon dates and moon phases, and morning and evening star positions with planets Jupiter Venus Saturn and Mars.
Over the past week 1.5 million pounds more groundfish arrived than the prior year. Total receipts reached 2,978,560 pounds this week, vs 1,483,490 a year ago. yesterday added 54,000 pounds of groundfish, plus 145,000 pounds of mackerel and 322 pounds of swordfish. Ex vessel prices listed for dock and various species. The Landsman report notes arrivals and leftovers through Friday.
Prime Minister Lloyd George stated for the government that any man missing work in munitions from Monday onward will be regarded as having voluntarily left the munitions industries.
The premier says protection certificates will lapse and holders must join the army or lose exemption. Workers quitting to force policy change face military conscription while unions urge a return to work awaiting inquiry. Leeds conference votes to cease work if skilled worker embargo not lifted, risking a major strike across 300,000 workers. Telegraphed support or opposition flows from Lincoln Nottingham Derby Barrow and others.
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