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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1914

Page

14

City of Boston 10 Issue Bonds Trading Activity

News of bond market movement shows New York and Boston activity for the City of Boston 10 issue. Totals include New York and Boston share counts, gains and losses for major issues, call and time money rates, collateral values, and bank statement forecasts amid foreign exchange shifts and continued gold imports.

City OF Boston New York Boston Steel Alaska Gold Federal M. & S Moxican Petroleum Swift & Co Western Union London Rock Island St. Louis San Francisco United States

New York Stocks Quiet as Traders Await Freight Rates Decision

The New York market opened quiet with a firm undertone and limited upside. Rock Island securities drew most activity amid expectations of a reorganization announcement, while debenture bonds led gains on anticipated stock assessments.

New York Rock Island Securities Rock Island

Dividend notices from American Public Utilities Company

The Board of Directors declares a quarterly dividend of one and one half per cent on the Preferred Stock and three quarters of one per cent on the Common Stock, payable July 1 1914 to stockholders of record June 15 1914. Stock books close June 15 to June 30 1914 inclusive. Blaine Gavet secretary. June 16 1914.

Gas and Electric Properties Grand Rapids Michigan American Public Utilities Company Busines Blaine Gavet Business &P. M

American Woolen Company Sixty first Quarterly Dividend

American Woolen Company declares a regular quarterly dividend of one and three quarters percent on its Preferred Capital Stock for record date June 23, 1914. Transfer books close June 23 and reopen July 7 1914. Checks mailed by Guaranty Trust Co New York. WM H Dwelly Jr treasurer. Boston Mass June 11 1914.

American Woolen Company Guaranty Trust Co New York WM. H. Dwelly, Jr Boston Mass

United Light & Railways declares multiple stock dividends

The board declares a 4? percent dividend on First Preferred Stock and 1? percent on Second Preferred Stock and 16 percent on Common for holders of record at 5 P. M. June 15, 1914. Benjamin C. Robinson, Secretary.

Benjamin C. Robinson

Torrington Company Declares Semiannual Preferred Dividend

The Torrington Company announces a semiannual dividend of 3.14 on its Preferred Stock, payable July 1, 1914. Stockholders of record at 3 P. M. June 23, 1914 will receive the dividend. C. RB. Vincent, Treasurer, Boston, June 15, 1914.

Torrington Company C. RB. Vincent Boston

Island Creek Coal declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock

The Island Creek Coal Company directors announce a regular quarterly dividend of 1.50 per share on preferred capital stock. Payment is due July 1, 1914, to stockholders of record at the close of business June 28, 1914. Treasurer F. W. Batchelder signs the notice.

Island Creek Coal Company F. W. Batchelder

Local Market Shows Little Interest in Stocks

Boston traders showed scant activity with only 50 shares traded. Massachusetts Electric preferred fell two points to 61 while Wolverine dropped 1 1/4 to 4. Alaska Gold and Butte & Superior rose on Hayden Stone support. United Fruit slid from 151 1/4 to 149 3/4 before closing at 149 3/4. Copper quotes held at 14 cents domestically as buyers waited on rate decisions. The market closed with a generally firmer tone despite limited news.

Boston Massachusetts Electric Preferred Wolverine Hayden- Stone Alaska Gold Butte & Superior United Fruit Gulf Ahmeek Alaska Am Ag Bos & Albany Bos & Matne Butte Ballak Cal & Ariz East Butte Fitchburg Creo Flee Creo Granby Teeters Greene North Butte North Lake Ee Shattuck-Ariz Swift & Cocet Aoe I x Steel Steel Pt Vtal Apex Peters Utah Consol H&s West End Tern Nom Gils Winonattt Veces Waerine

Letter Secon Sterling Gum Co for distribution to investors

An unusual letter from the Sterling Gum Company intended for distribution to investors and addressed through Berger, Loeb & Co. in New York outlines a financial or corporate matter requiring investor awareness.

Secon Sterling Gum Company Investorsberger, Loeb & Co New York

Metal markets report dull copper and tin trading

Copper on the New York metal exchange was dull with spot and August terms around 18.25 and 13.85. Tin remained quiet at spot and close to 30.25 and 10.75, while lead and spelter showed muted activity and antimony edged toward 7.25.

New York Metal Exchange

State Street Topics Notes Dull Market And Bond Issuance

The market closed near a generation low with 77000 shares traded. Utah Copper led activity with a small 3-4 point gain while City of Boston bonds offered $6.558 million bids and carried a 4 per cent coupon. Alabama borrowed $1 million at 4 3/4 percent, amid broader rate and equipment demand trends influenced by anticipated rate decisions and railroad needs.

Utah Copper Slattery City of Boston Alabama

Boston & Maine Directors Hold Small Share Stake

Directors of the Boston and Maine railroad held 687 shares in total on the last day of April, under two-tenths of one percent of common stock. A well known broker commented that despite railroading knowledge their investment judgment seemed sound.

Boston & Maine Railroad

Warren W. Erwin & Co Seeks Public Income Figures

The New York broker Warren W. Erwin & Co. adds a detailed firm financial statement to its market letter, certified by public accountants. The piece notes that big houses may show deficits after fixed charges, as daily exchange totals rise to levels seen years ago. The 1914 Directory of Directors for Boston is released by Bankers' Service Company of 8 Broad Street.

Warren W. Erwin & Co New York Boston Bankers’ Service Company

Directors Named for Ve Toien Corporation

Boston business leaders and financiers are listed as directors for this year’s Ve to ien corporation. Francis Adams second, treasurer, heads the largest slate at 45 members. other prominent names include Theodore N. Vail Ames W. A. Gaston Hayden Robert Winsor J Storrow Sidney W. Win and Eugene V B Thayer.

Veto Ien Corporation Hooleo Boston Vnnt Bankers and Corporation Arkies

Foreign Exchange Rates Show Mixed Bank Trading

The market reported irregular afternoon sterling and franc activity with bankers quoting cables at S$4.8850 and 4.8840, demand at S$4.8790 and 4.8795, and commercial bills around S$4.4170 to 4.85. Francs at 5.1614, marks at 9 5 14, and a 1 32 deduction appeared in the session.

Market quote snapshot Liverpool and July to January dates

Trading summary shows prev closes and opens for several months with values around 7.4 for one instrument and around 12.8 for another. It lists daily figures including high low and close, along with spots and off numbers for July August October December January periods.

Dun and Co sees steady trade with pockets of improvement

R G Dun and Co weekly trade review reports confidence remains unshaken though conditions are not wholly satisfactory. Dry goods improve in New England while West and Southwest show increased interest. Woolen prices steadier due to strong raw wool, footwear remains weak though signs of improvement appear, and fall temperatures hurt men’s wear retail. US failures 333 vs 264 last year, Canada 50 vs 20.

New York R. G. Dun & Co New England Chicago United States Canada

Bradstreet's Review Foresees Cautious Optimism in Markets

Bradstreet's notes excellent crop prospects expanding optimism yet buying remains restrained. Manufacturing output slows with finished steel copper coal and lumber, while raw cotton costs and scarcity deter commitments. Bank clearings total 3 139 180 000 down 4 5 percent from last year with Canadian trade cautious amid Northwest irregularity.

New York Bradstreet

Bond Market Notes From Various Cities Lead June Bids

Rhode Island and Massachusetts bids tailored for multiple bond issues with July 1 1914 dates. Notes include 4 per cent revenues and water loans, portions for streets schools and tunnels, and Boston linking and serial bonds. Tax exemption noted. delivery July 20 1914. proposals require 1 percent bid deposit.

Rhode Island Brunswick and Topsham, Mac Boylston St. Subway Dorchester Tunnel East Boston Tunnel Avery, Mason and Ashington Dorchester Massachusetts

Bond Market Opens Firm With Rock Island Drops

In New York on June 19 the local bond market focused on Rock Island issues as collateral 48 fell to a new low after opening at 32 14 and then recovered. Debenture 5s started at 74 34 and rose to 77 44 before easing. International Mercantile Marine 414s also drew attention as overall market tone remained firm with moderate activity.

Alaska Wien ATL& S ATL Ohio Beth Steel Ches & Ohio M&s P M & BS Kresge Co Lehigh Valley Louis Nash Mer Marine Miami Mont Power Co St Lou & Sn Seaboard Air L Studebaker The Texas Co Twin City Union Pacific U S Utah West Maryland West Union Westinghouse Woolworth Chicago Close, Prey Close New York Minneapolis Duluth Louis Kansas City Toledo Detroit Rock Island International Mercantile Marine

Dividends Declared by Various Companies

The list shows regular quarterly and semiannual dividend declarations from Farr Alpaca Company Central and South American Telegraph Company Iansas Gas and Electric Company Kelly-Springfield Tire Company Kentucky Securities Corporation MacAndrews and Forbes Company Mexican Telegraph Company and Old Dominion Steamship Company. Amounts range from 1 1 2 to 3 percent with payment dates in June and July and record dates in June.

Farr Alpaca Company Central and South American Telegraph Company Iansas Gas and Electric Company Kelly-Springfield Tire Company Kentucky Securities Corporation MacAndrews & Forbes Company Mexican Telegraph Company Old Dominion Steamship Company

Fitzgerald Urges Action on New Haven Muddle

Port William director F. Fitz Gerald challenged the stalemate between the Governor and the Legislature over New Haven affairs. He told a Post representative that six months of inaction harms business and urged quick action to settle the issue one way or another.

William F. FitzGerald New Haven Post

Needham Trust seeks branch in Massachusetts

The Needham Trust Company petitions the Massachusetts board of trust company charters to establish a branch office. Catlin & Powell of New York publish gratis a pamphlet on Geographical Distribution of Capital to direct investors to spread capital across countries. A petition also seeks authority to create a Bridgewater trust company with $50 000 capital.

Needham Trust Company Massachusetts Board of Trust Company Catlin & Powell Broadstreet New York Bridgewater

Dinner and Reunion Attends Rochester Theological Seminary

The Rochester Theological Seminary dinner and reunion was held last night at the Copley Square Hotel with 157 attendees. Rev. O. P. Gifford presided and speakers included Professors Walter Betterridge and Henry Robbins, Rev. J. S. Seiecter, Rev. C. Walter Smith, and Rev. John Henry Mason.

Rochester Theological Seminary Copley Square O. P. Gifford Brookline Walter Betterridge Rochester Henry Robbins J. S. Seiecter South China C. Walter Smith John Henry Mason Beverly

Vermont Graduate John Far rar Wins Freshman Prizes

Burlington Vermont June 19 Among Burlington High School graduates John Chipman Far rar age 18 known as a youthful writer of poems and pageants on Vermont history spoke on The Optimism of Stevenson and won two prizes the boys prize for English and oratory and a second prize for high standing in the course.

Burlington, Vt Burlington High School Today John Chipman Farrar Vermont Stevenson

Boy Falls 25 Feet at Cambridge Plant Injures Thigh and Wrists

Eight year old Jeremiah Ford of East Cambridge fell 25 feet while climbing a gutter spout at the John P. Squire packing plant on Gore Street. He broke his right thigh and both wrists and was reported injured last night.

John P. Squire Gore Street East Cambridge Jeremiah Ford Seventh Street

Lucille Love Escapes Mexico Chase in Chapter XXXVV

Lucille races through a moonlit Mexican landscape pursued by hidden foes. She seizes a pursuer’s revolver, escapes with a forged costume, crosses the Rio Grande, and discovers a border plot aimed at a ranch. The perilous chase ends with a distant riverbank pursuit as the mystery deepens.

Lucille United States Cavalry Rio Grande Sumpter Love Mer Rio Border Patrol

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