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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
14
Stocks demoralized by global liquidation push sharply lower. The market average fell over 17 points with General Motors down more than 23. Trading volume exceeded 1.3 million shares, the highest since October 1911.
Daily stock activity lists New York and Boston trading totals, biggest gains and losses. Pacific Mail rises to 18 on the New York list while General Motors falls to 55. No. Texas Elec pl advances to 100 in Boston. Amalgamated slips to 50. Call money sits at 6 percent in New York and 5 percent in Boston. Time money ranges from 4 to 5 percent in New York and 5 to 5 1/2 percent in Boston.
European financial developments spark heavy selling on the New York market with 1,383,000 shares overturned. Oil and other leaders drop 6 to 17 points while foreign sources supply about a fifth of volume. Gold shipments to London and Paris and war risk insurance add to volatility. U S bonds steady while total par value sales reach $4.475 million.
In Cl Cal Ga the bond market activity stayed steady as traders weighed yields and risk. Investors eyed municipal and corporate issues, with limited new supply and cautious demand across maturities.
Frenzied selling on the New York Stock Exchange drags prices to fresh lows as big foreign banks raise discount rates and copper sinks below 13 cents a pound for the first time since 1911. Brokers advise buying despite uncertainty while fears of a wider European war loom. huge losses blot major stocks and railroad indices.
Boston traders faced a broad market decline led by Amalgamated and Steel as copper stocks fell sharply. Copper metal touched 18 cents while European selling and looming war fears lifted margin calls and anticipated further activity, with many issues hitting new lows.
The Old South Trust Company invites the public to inspect its new quarters in the Old South Building next to Old South Church. President John R. McVey will greet visitors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bank's officers and directors are listed, with architectural work by G Henri Desmond noted for the facilities.
John G. Allen, 60, committed death by own action today at his Hope street residence in Whitinsville by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun. His wife, upstairs, rushed to the cellar and found him dead. A separate note mentions Bob Dean and upcoming comic pictures for next Sunday's Post.
N L Amster urges collateral bondholders to act to reclaim old Rock Island stock in exchange for collateral bonds. He cites New York editorials blaming reorganizations and claims official balances may be incorrect. He asserts Rock Island stock remains valuable after the holding company loss of control.
A list of company dividends including Cleveland and Pittsburg railroads 18-4 percent on regular guaranteed stock 1 percent on special guaranteed betterment stock payable Sept. 1 to stock of record Aug. 10. Consolidated Gas 11-2 percent. Consumers Company 31-2 percent on preferred payable Aug. 20 to record Aug. 10. Detroit United Railway 11-2 percent payable Sept. 1. General Fire Extinguisher 21-2 percent on common stock payable Aug. 15. Hamilton Manufacturing 21-2 percent semi-annual payable Aug. 15. Medford Trust quarterly 2 percent. Mobile Electric 13-4 percent on preferred. National Lead 18-4 percent on preferred and 3-4 of 1 percent on common with book close dates. Ohio Cities Gas 11-4 percent on common payable Sept. 1 to record Aug. 15.
A large number of Austrians and Hungarians will depart for their homeland following a call to arms issued by Acting Consul H. C. Lagreze. The delegation is led by Andor Satmary, a lieutenant in the Austrian reserves. Andrei Kulvan of Everett notes Austrian law requires majority men to serve three years, followed by nine more years of potential duty with periodic camps.
Vienna Press recounts Theo dor Dreher a famed sportsman and heir who died in a car crash. Two winters ago he hosted a private Brioni supper inviting 12 male friends and 12 women, sending gifts of gold cigarette cases and diamond dated handbags. The lavish event reportedly cost 170000.
The Baton Rouge Electric Company announces first mortgage due payment details payable at the Office of Old Colony Trust Company. The notice references The Key West Electric Company and State Street Trust Company as related entities.
Washington reports that in a general European war the contraband of war question will gain immense importance for the United States. Observers expect foreign nations to buy large amounts of food, clothing, and other goods to sustain their populations while production stalls and manpower is drafted.
The piece explains absolute and conditional contraband, notes confusion over conditional contraband, and discusses how foodstuffs can be contraband if linked to enemy use. It recounts Moore’s view, historic U.S. stance, and the impact of neutrality on trade and wartime supply lines.
A long shipping list notes revenue cutter Gresham and numerous steamers, brigs, and schooners arriving or sailing from ports such as Jamaica, Cuba, Canada, Gloucester, Portland, New Bedford, and Halifax. Several named vessels and captains appear amid assorted routes to Eastport, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk.
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