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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1913

Page

22

State Street Topics Market Shows Mixed Activity

The market was moderately active with spurts and steady tone, closing fractionally higher. American Tobacco rose after an annual balance sheet. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific recovered. American Beet Sugar hit a new low while Call money ranged 5 to 5¼ percent. Gold shipments and foreign exchange movements continued, with Morgan described as feeble. Ray and China copper output may reach 50 to 60 million pounds, with July 1 as a potential dividend date. Consolidated Mercur Gold may close in about a month, impacting Salt Lake City investors. Boston banks emphasize hospitality and close public relations, while steel demand anticipates 1914 delivery and extended contracts for plates and shapes.

American Tobacco Union Pacific Southern Pacific Germany Ray China Sherwood Aldrich The Ray Consolidated Bay Salt Lake City Consolidated Mercur Gold Company Consolidated Mercur Boston Dern Mercur Salt Boston & Maine New Haven American Telephone Steel Common Amalgamated Mohawk and Hancock

Moody's Manual issued in two volumes this year

Moody's Manual of Railroads and Corporation Securities expands to two volumes to cover June 30 and Dec 31 fiscal years. The first volume, 2265 pages, lists most U S, Mexican, and Canadian railroads and about 1000 industrial and street railway properties. Also notes "The Peace of the Hills" by Henry Milner Rideout in next Sunday's Post Magazine.

Moody’s Manual of Moody Manual Company Broadway New York United States Mexico Canada Henry Milner Rideout Next Post

Strength Prevails As Early Weakness Recedes In Markets

Market roundup shows New York total sales of 298 500 and Boston 15 795 shares with Readings 55 600 most active in New York and Steel common 1165 in Boston. Year to date totals favor New York 18 535 700 vs Boston 1 428 270. prior year figures were higher in New York at 21 973 400 and Boston 2 448 809. Major gains include American Tobacco in New York to 240% and Hancock Mining in Boston to 20% while Julius Kayser & Co. falls to 88 and Boston & Providence drops to 265. Call money moves to 6% in New York and 5% in Boston. time money shows 5% in New York and 6% in Boston.

New York Boston Reading Steel Common American Tobacco Julius Kayser & Co Hancock Mining Providence Time Money Iowa West T & T Pheumatic Bos & Albany Bos & Maine Bos & Bos & Maine Roy St Tees Butte Ballable Butte & Sup Cal & Arizona Cal & Hecla Oneee Chino Peer Ereees East Boston Ny& NH Ee Quincy Reece But Hole Santa Fe Shannon Swift & Co Utah Apex Anee Utah Consol Utah Cop Co West End West End Ereeere 78 78 52K4 78 78 West End Pf Teeee 96 7844 75 Winona Seer Neee Wolverine Ait

Wall Street Mixed After Early Bear Pressure and New Dissolution Hints

Prices moved uncertainly on the New York stock exchange with bears pressing early and a later rally as news from Washington about a new plan for dissolving Harriman properties influenced trading. Union Pacific rose, while New Haven slumped to 120 1 2, with other gains limited and bonds irregular.

New York Stock Exchange Berlin Paris Washington Harriman Union Pacific Southern Pacific Reading, Steel and Amalgamated New Haven United States

Boston Market Shows Sharp Drop in Local Stocks

Trading in local stocks declined in volume led by Boston and Maine and New Haven with sizeable drops. Boston and Maine fell to 71 7/8 and New Haven to 122, amid concerns over refinancing and large note maturities due in 1913 and 1914.

Boston curb market figures show Mexican Metals fluctuating

Mexican Metals led the Boston curb market with trades between 650 and 690 while total volume reached 5485 shares versus 11490 on Wednesday. Other notable issues included Butte Central Nevada Douglas Bay State Gas Alaska Gold and Lion Hill with detailed price moves listed for Alaska and Bay State Gas.

Butte Central Nevada Douglas Bay State Gas Alaska Gold Lion Hill Central A Butte London Calaveras Eeeee Eworre Arizona Miami Union

Bond Market Liquidation Dampens Tone on Exchange

Trading remained heavy as liquidation dominated the market with many issues posting new low prices. United States Rubber and Atchison 4s led declines while Canada Southern consolidated at about curb quotes. Total sales reached 1.427 million, compared with 2.190 million yesterday and 3.448 million a year ago. year-to-date totals stood at 122.637 million versus 189.795 million a year prior.

United States Atchison General Ie & Alton Ann Arbor Canada Southern Consolidated

Money markets show 6 percent call money again

The money market featured call money at 6 percent for the second time this year with heavy activity at 5 3 4 to 6 percent. Foreign exchange quotes stood at 4.8755 to 4.8760 for demand sterling. Time funds ranged from 5 3 4 to 6 percent for 60 days to six months.

New York

Cotton Markets Drift With Weather Weighing on Demand

The cotton market moved in a narrow range as weather remains unfavorable in the eastern belt and Mississippi Valley with rain forecast. Western belt is set for fair and colder weather while foreign demand stays weak, tempering speculation and delaying planting and acreage work.

Mississippi Valley

Copper output dips as Haw rock yields fall and lode claims shift

Edward B Ladd and Orrin C Hart elected as assistant treasurer and assistant trust officer of the New England Trust Company. Mohawk copper output for January 927632 pounds, average 14.22 pounds per ton, smallest since September. Wolverine January refined copper output 752012 pounds, rock 22.03 pounds per ton, vs 22.53 in December. Hancock lauded as striking the Quincy lode at 3600 feet, possibly Pewabic. Bay State Street Railway 6 percent first preferred stock offering fully sold at 6600000 dollars. Governing committees of the New...

Edward B. Ladd Orrin C. Hart New England Trust Company Bay State Street Railway Company Hayden, Stone & Co

Growth of Atlanta and the Southern upbuilding after Civil War

The article introduces Georgia Land & Loan Co 5 percent collateral notes and discusses Atlanta's postwar destruction and rapid rebuilding from a population around ten thousand. It notes ongoing Southern infancy in industrial and agricultural development and sets the stage for future installments.

Georgia Land & Loan CO Atlanta

Stock Exchanges Vote to Close Friday Through Monday Holiday

York and Boston stock exchanges will shut Friday March 21 and Saturday March 22, granting brokers a holiday from Thursday afternoon until Monday morning.

York Boston

Newburyport and Cambridge Bid Dates for Loans and Bonds

Public bids due March 15 in Newburyport for 116000 temporary loan maturing Oct 6 1913. Pittsburg to sell 6315500 bonds on March 27 including 3960500 improvement and 1350000 funding bonds. Middlesex County awards 50000 temporary loan to Cambridge Savings Bank. Numerous stock and bond listings on the New York Stock Exchange with various dates and records.

Newburyport Mass Pittsburg Gardner Middlesex County Cambridge Savings Bank

Metal Markets Steady as Copper Dips Tin Slips

Market dull with copper prices easing for nearby deliveries and tin down 3 cents in bid and 5 cents in asking. Persistent subdued activity signals cautious trading atmosphere across metal markets.

Chicago Market Bond Prices and Rates Snapshot

A dense listing shows bid and ask prices for various bonds and stocks across Chicago markets. Prices cover U S and company issues alongside utility and metal firms, with notes on yields and percent changes, reflecting activity in mid 20th century exchange quotes.

Public Utility Securities Non-Taxable in Massachusetts

Ex-rights xEx dividend. Negotiable receipts paying interest at 4.80 percent per year now outstanding, exchangeable for 6 percent preferred stock on July 1 1913.

Massachusetts

Dividends Declared by Several Firms This Quarter

Ludlow Manufacturing Associates declares regular quarterly dividends of $2.50 payable March 25 to stockholders of record March 12. American Agricultural Chemical Company posts regular quarterly dividends of 1 12 percent on preferred and 1 percent on common, payable March 24. Phelps, Dodge & Co. declares regular quarterly dividends.

American Woolen Company Guaranty Trust Co New York WM. H. Dwelly, Jr Boston Mass Island Creek Coal Company Ccton J. W. Batchelder Treas F. W. Batchelder el Paso Electric Company el Paso Texas Suainess Stone & Webster Lanston Monotype Machine Company Philadelphia J. Sellers Bancroft Copper Range Consolidated Company Reco Frederic Stanwood Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Company Boston Belting Company American Gas and Electric Company New York State Railways Company Narragansett Electric Lighting Company Id Dominion Company of Maine United Globe Mines Eastern Light and Fuel Company Northeastern Yeast Company Ludlow Manufacturing Associates American Agricultural Chemical Company

Calendar for Today Dividends Payable Port o Rican American Tobac

Dividends payable include Porto Rican American Tobacco scrip and other issues. Ex dividend Calumet and Arizona Magnesium 1.26 on 3 24. Central and South American Telegraph 11 4 percent on 3 31. Pabst Brewing, Superior and Pittsburg Copper, Utah Copper listed. Meeting Montreal Tramways. Settlement Day Baltimore and Ohio.

Calumet & Arizona Mag Central & So Amer, Tel Pabst Brewing Co Superior & Pittsburg Copper Co Utah Copper Co

Boston Post Editorial Profiles Its Reach and Influence

The Boston Post emphasizes its efficient investment service helpful to readers and its forceful editorial policy. It notes a complete news organization and a prestige among 415000 daily readers in Boston and New England.

WTS Boston Post Boston New England

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