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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1913

Page

18

Market activity summary for New York and Boston

Yesterday's total sales show New York at 352 100 shares and Boston at 18 625 shares with Reading leading in New York and Amalgamated in Boston. Year to date totals favor New York at 18 237 200 shares and Boston at 1 412 475 shares. Largest gains and losses are listed for both markets with Lorillard Co. and Wolverine Mining among gainers and Goodrich Rubber and Boston & Maine among losers. Call and lime money rates are noted for New York and Boston regions.

New York Boston Reading Amalgamated Lorillard Co Goodrich Rubber Wolverine Mining Boston & Maine

Wall Street Opens Higher Then Slips Amid Global Pressure

New York market opened with gains on London quotations and short covering but soon sold off as money rates spiked to 6 percent on call money and gold shipments loomed. Sterling fell 50 points while German rates offered 9 percent for end of month. United States Steel slipped while American Sugar fell three points after earnings drop. Goodrich weakened sharply. Bond sales totaled 2 190 000 par with Panama advancing on call.

New York London Berlin Germany Goodrich Panama

Dividend notices from multiple firms in Grand Rapids and Montreal

Several companies announce quarterly dividends. American Public Utilities Company pays 1.5 percent on preferred stock with record March 20 and payment April 1 1918. A Public Utilities Company common stock dividend is 0.5 percent with record March 31 1913 and payment April 1913. Consolidated Mines Company declares 2 1/4 percent, record March 31 1913 and payment April 20 1913. American Zinc Lead and Smelting Company declares 50 cents a share payable April 10 1918.

Brewer & Company of Gas & Electric Properties Grand Rapids Mich American Public Utilities Company Warren H. Snow Treas Kelsey, Brewer & Company Gas & Fleetric Properties A. Public Utilities Warren IL. Snow Treas Consolidated Mines Company J. Lehuray Eastern Townships Bank Montreal American Zinc, Lead and Smelting Co American Zinc, Lead and Smelting Company E. Farwell

Local Market Bears Slump On Boston & Maine and Copper Shares

Boston & Maine fell to 83 the lowest since 1876 as profit taking dragged the market. American Sugar declined from 114 1-2 to 111 1-2 amid annual report scrutiny showing profits of 7.49 million versus 14.08 million in 1911. Amalgamated and Arizona Commercial led copper activity. Wolverine Isle Royale and Indiana gained on light volume. overall close remained weak.

Boston Boston & Maine American Sugar Common Sugar Common Amalgamated Arizona Commercial Wolverine Isle Royale Indiana

Decline in Mexican metals unsettles curb market

The Mexican metals trading on the Boston curb opened at 80c and moved through a wide range before closing weak at 65c. The downturn unsettled remaining issues though stocks like Butte Central, Alaska Gold, Nevada Douglas, and La Rose received support amid fluctuations.

Ita Butte Central Alaska Gold Nevada Douglas la Rose Alaska Amal Nevada Bay State Gas Erseeees Boston Ely Bohemia Butte & London Calaveras Corbineeere Davis Daly Eagle & Bluebell Lion Hill Majestic

Market Irregularities and Sector Shifts Highlighted in 1912 Snapshot

The report details mixed stock moves with rich rubber leading declines and notable drops in Pittsburgh Coal preferred, Woolworth, and Sears Roebuck while Reading, Steel, Union Pacific, and Amalgamated show minor losses. It notes call money at 6 percent, Southern Pacific underwriting fading, copper sold surging, and 1912 sugar profits halved versus 1911, with balance sheets strong and cash high.

Goodrich Pittsburgh Coal Woolworth Sears Roebuck Reading, Steel Union Pacific Amalgamated New York Southern Pacific

Cotton Markets Tilt Lower After Opening Higher

Cotton markets opened slightly up and held an undertone before turning easier in the middle session and selling off about 12 to 13 points. Reports of improved spot demand and unfavorable weather weighed as buyers retraced, while Neill Brothers of London raised their consumption estimate to over 14,750,000 bales from 14,500,000 to 14,750,000.

Neill Brothers London Cables

Money Markets Signal Heavy Berlin Gold Exports Expected

The money markets remain firm as reports say Berlin may receive 4 to 5 million dollars in gold shipments before week’s end and bankers could import 20 million more if needed. The New York call rate rose to 6 percent, with time rates at 5 1/2 to 6 percent for 60 days to six months, while local money and foreign exchange rates are listed.

Fitzgerald, Hubbard & Co Wall Street Stock Exchange Houses Stock Exchange Berlin New York Call Money Cavevese Ste Pe Pete Eee Eee Eens Pat Boston Clearings Boston New York Clearings Bankers Sterling Reichsmarks Eet

Grain Markets Show Mixed Moves Amid Export Bets

March grain activity features May and July wheat gains after earlier declines, with better tone and light offerings. Corn stays strong despite bearish data, oats steady. International prices mix, Minneapolis and Chicago receipts rise, export sales surge with large wheat deals and related bond proceeds pending NY Public Utilities Commission approval.

Liverpool Paris Antwerp Berlin Budapest Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Manitoba

Katy Sells Bonds To Speyer Company

The Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway sells to Speyer Co. $19,000,000 in two year 6 percent secured gold notes dated May 11 1918 due May 1 1910 redeemable at par with interest on 80 days notice. The issue is capped at $25,000,000 and will be secured by de

Europe Balkan United States Savings Bank Public Utilities Commission of New York Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company Speyer & Co

Ohio Copper Company reports 1912 year end figures

Ohio Copper Company shows December 31 1912 cash 281208 accounts receivable 273127 bills payable 123000. Five month period ended December 31 1912 nets from August 1 reorganization 105000 reduced to 57001 after bond interest and expenses. Copper 343439 pounds silver 1920 ounces and 880 ounces sold. Reorganization details complete except coupon payments on bonds tied up in litigation. Gillette Safety Razor first two months net earnings 173352 vs 98469 year earlier an increase of 74883. George E Gunn longtime mining associate of William R B Thompson died suddenly in Salt Lake City.

United States Ohio Copper Company Gillette Safety Razor Company

Bond market notes lack bids on East Bridgewater bonds

No bids were received for the $105000 4 per cent East Bridgewater water bonds that were to be sold Tuesday. Taunton invites bids until 2 pm March 1 for a temporary $100000 loan dated March 14 and due November 7 1913. Watertown invites bids until 330 pm March 17 for a temporary $150000 loan maturing 100000 September 23 and 50000 October 10 1913.

East Bridgewater Mass Taunton Watertown

Upham Bros Co Stock Offering Details

Frank R. Keith & Co offer 500 shares of Upham Bros Co 7 percent cumulative preferred stock. The Stoughton Mass plant makes high grade men’s shoes. established 1880, incorporated 1903. Past decade paid full preferred dividends, 19 percent annual on common. $10,000 depreciation charged yearly. No bonded debt. quick assets on preferred stock valued at $259 per share. Preferred shares callable on 60 days notice at $110 and accrued dividends. Offered at 102 1-2 yielding 6.838 percent.

Frank R. Keith & Co Upham Pros. Co Stoughton Mass

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