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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

16

Stocks Decline Sharply Amid Moderate Volume

Stocks fell again as liquidation persisted with no rally to speak of. The market traded orderly with several issues dropping multiple points, Reading led losses at 94, United States Smelting and Mexican shares slid, and several names hit new lows for the year.

Hom United States Mexican Petroleum Greene- Cananea Anaconda Baldwin Locomotive Crucible Steel American Locomotive

Central Leather Leads in a Weak Market

In a subdued trading session Central Leather rose nearly two points as investors priced in strong June quarter earnings and a robust treasury position. Atchison posted a May surge with net earnings hitting a May record and 11 month gross earnings surpassing the entire 1915 year, signaling continued strength for its common stock and dividend prospects.

Central Leather Treasury Atchison

Remarkable Bank Reserve Increase Amid Market Liquidation

The market downturn prompts focus on a surge in bank reserves as gold imports and Fed cash releases ease money rates. New York bank reserves rose from 56 million on June 8 to 109.5 million by June 24, with loans cut 107 million and deposits down 84 million.

Financial New York Federal Reserve System Canada

Market declines continue on Mexican influence in New York

Last week's liquidation resumed on a broad basis with steady declines and slight late recovery. Mexican situation driven losses across sectors including Corn Products and petroleum while United States Steel and rail issues weakened. Total NY stock sales reached 670,000 shares and bond activity remained heavy with Paris rate firmness signaling a French loan.

United States District Court Corn Products Refining Company Supreme Court Bedford New York Motors Bethlehem Steel United States Steel United States Industrial Alcohol Canadian Pacific Soo Union Pacific New Haven and Southern Railway Atchison System Paris United States

Stock sales totals by city and leading issues

Total sales in New York 684,170 shares and Boston 26,437. Reading 106,900 and Atlantic Gulf 6,809 were the most active in their cities. For Jan 1 1916 to date New York 84,726,666 and Boston 7,276,399. year-ago New York 61,281,700 and Boston 6,331,386. Major gains and losses noted: Inter Harvester 17g to 115, Corn Products pref 8% to 8714. Georgia Electric 214 to 128. Calumet & Hecla 12 to 520.

New York Boston Reading Atlantic Gulf Inter Harvester Georgia Electric Calumet & Hecla

Boston Market Faces Prolonged Quiet Liquidation Trend

The Boston market mirrored New York with broad weakness across most sectors. Strong starts in zinc issues and a few holdouts could not offset continued selling pressure, as Mexican stocks sagged and several equities slid from recent highs amid beliefs that foreign selling and new flotations drive the ongoing silent liquidation.

Boston Stocks Report From The Sedel Exchange

Boston stocks wrap shows daily high low and last prices at the Sedel exchange with a comparison to the previous closing, highlighting bonds in the market update.

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Windsor Vermont Seeks Bids for Refunding Bonds

Windsor Vermont invites bids by 2 pm July 8 for 50000 in 4 percent refunding bonds dated July 1 1916 payable 1000 yearly 1917 1935 and 31000 due 1936 Worcester Massachusetts sells a 1000000 loan dated June 30 due October 26 1916 to Merchants National Bank at 3 8 percent discount President Warren reports shipments of three carloads of gasolene totaling 24000 gallons this week for Pennsylvania Gasolene Company.

Haverhill Gas Light Company Haverhill Massachusetts Stone & Webster Windsor Worcester Mass Merchants National Bank of Worcester Warren Pennsylvania Gasolene Company

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