Market totals and notable stock activity from New York and Boston
Trading in early 1920 shows low public interest with few gains. New York and Boston volumes are listed for Jan 1 1920 to date, plus transfers and perceptions of a stagnant market. notable moves include International Harvester and various rail stocks amid mixed dividend news and consolidations rumors.
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New York
Boston
Waldorf
Crucible Am
Tel
Tel. Am
Safety
Raz
Cosden Oil
New Haven
Punta Alegre
Steel Island Oil
N. Y
Corporate moves and stock actions highlight market wrap
The report covers a $350,000 purchase securing ore supply for converter linings, with three-year payments. Aetna Explosives notes 100,000 retired shares in a policy to use earnings for growth. Sullivan Machinery declares a $1 dividend on new stock. transfer rules apply. Public notices include National Shawmut Bank 3 percent quarterly plus 2 percent extra, Fidelity Capital’s $2.5 million preferred and $1.25 million class A stock, and C D Parker & Co relocating offices and purchasing 146 Congress street for remodeling and use.
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Aetna Explosives
Sullivan Machinery Co
Republic Railway & Light Co
National Shawmut Bank
Fidelity Capital Corporation
Capital Service Company
C. D. Parker & Co., Inc
Devonshire Street
Equitable
Milk Street
Congress Street
Wall Street Mixed as Stocks Add Gains on Mergers Watch
In New York market activity on June 16 shows slight gains in select issues amid pools and cliques sparking interest. Call loans open at 7 percent then drop to 6, while industrials face weaker signals from Philadelphia woolen cuts and halted operations.
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New York
Easy Money
Philadelphia
Far East
Dutch East Indies
Europe
General Chemical
Barrett
National Aniline
U. S
Clearanc
Bt i
Een House
Ee Eeenes
Aet Sae
Miss Power
Swift
France
Euilders Teeeeee
Ag Chifd
Enewe
Eee
Am Woolen Pf
Woolen Rts
Ang-Am Corp
Sweden
Eee Ee
B & Maine
B&m Aidb
Bos Mex Pet
Carson Hill
J T Connor
Century Steel
Edison
Libby Men & Ings
Tapos
Mohawk Abeves
Nat Leather
Tel & Tel
New
South Phosphate
Sup & Bos
Swift & Co
United Shoe
Alga
U S
Investment market shifts linger or fade after war
The Financial Editor discusses whether the postwar investment landscape signals a lasting change or is a temporary tremor. It notes a long market decline, pessimism toward utilities, and the prospect that lower costs and capital will lift bonds and public utilities as the trend resumes. Freight-rate increases from the Interstate Commerce Commission may restore margins for several railroads.
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Wall Street
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor Favor Road Ownership and Irish Support in AFL Meeting
Organized labor in the AFL convention in Montreal urged Congress to curb profiteering, endorsed Gompers' nonpartisan program, backed the Irish Republic, and called for withdrawal of armed forces from Ireland. The federation denounced theKansas court of industrial relations and anti strike bills in Colorado and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Samuel Gompers
Ireland
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Colorado
Nebraska
Labor federation condemns strike as secessionist move
The federation denounces the railroad strike as a secessionist tactic to undermine recognized railway unions. It threatens charter revocation for groups aiding walkouts and urges congress to bar Japanese and other Asiatic emigrants and picture brides. W. D. Mahon was exonerated after labor unions accused him of disloyalty. The federation debates AFL endorsement of government ownership or control of railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Congress
W. D. Mahon
Street Carmen’s
Detroit
American Federation of Labor
Government ownership debate at federation session
A spirited debate closed the day with final action expected tomorrow. Backing the resolutions committee for government control, federation administrative forces opposed railroad employees and allies urging government ownership with democratic operation. Rail unions may gain broad support from United Mine Workers and Metal Trades, potentially overriding the committee report. President Gompers may speak to back the committee if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
United Mine Workers
Metal Trades Organizations
Gompers
Allen Announces He Will Seek Reelection As Attorney General
Attorney General J Weston Allen says he will run again for his current job and will not seek the governor’s nominate as a possible opponent to Lieutenant Governor Cox. He notes the duties of the office and his aim to complete his first year of service before entering any higher political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Weston Allen
Cox
Allen
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