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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1913

Page

14

Market Murmurs from Boston and New York Opine on Stocks

Hayden, Stone & Co. and I. M. Taylor and Co. describe ongoing global financial strain with gold exports and low bank reserves. Several firms foresee a money-driven stall in equities, while some see intrinsic value in stocks and copper shares. A Balkan settlement and European demand for gold are cited as pivotal to any rebound.

I. M. Taylor’ & Co Boston New York Washington J. S. Bache & Co Wulson Henry Clews & Co Europe Wiggin & Elwell Berlin London Germany Charles A. Day & Co United States America

Dividend Notice for American Woolen Preferred Stock 1918

The American Woolen Company announces a fifty sixth quarterly dividend of 1 1 2 percent on its Preferred Capital Stock with record date March 24 1913 and payment due April 15 1913 Transfer books close March 24 1913 reopen April 4 1918 Checks mailed by Guaranty Trust Co New York Treasurer WM H Dwelly Jr Boston Mass March 12 1918

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

Montana Power declares dividends on common and preferred stock

The Montana Power Company announces a quarterly common stock dividend of 0.42 percent payable April 1, 1913 to holders of record March 17, 1913. Treasurer P. E. Bisland notes the same for preferred stock, a 1.75 percent dividend payable April 1, 1915 to holders of record March 17, 1998.

Montana Power Company Broadway New York N. Y P. E. Bisland E. Bisland

American Zinc declares dividend of 50 cents per share

The Directors of the American Zinc Lead and Smelting Company announce a dividend of fifty cents per share, payable April 16, 1913, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 31, 1918. E. Farwell, Treasurer.

American Zinc, Lead and Smelting Co American Zinc, Lead and Smelting Company E. Farwell Victoria Lake Superior

Market review signals no clear move after week of trade

The week closed with little price change and average volume around 250 000 to 300 000 shares. Declines in New Haven and Boston & Maine highlight regional trouble while Union Pacific underwriters face potential losses if the California plan fails.

Europe Southern Pacific Union and Southern Pacific California Public Service Commission Union Pacific New Haven Boston & Maine New England

Inquiries to the Boston Post on Stocks Bonds and Markets

A weekly Boston Post column answers reader questions on listed and unlisted stocks and bonds in New England. The piece outlines procedures, disclosures, and limitations, with sample Q A on Clyde Steamship bonds Nashawena Mills and Victoria Copper Mining Company.

Calendar of today listed securities with payable dates

A dated list of securities including Dominion Steel El Paso Copper and many other firms with 4 1 to 8 31 payable dates. Names include Hart Schaffner Marx Lorillard St Louis & San Francisco American Tobacco Phelps Dodge Pabst Packard DuPont May Department Stores and more. Rooks do not close.

Dominion Steel Paso Cons Hart, Schaffner & Marx Hocking Valley Kresge S. S Lorillard P Tobaco Co Manhattan Shirt Co Montana Power Co Norwich & Worcester R. A Phelps, Dodge & Co St. L San Fran St. Louis San Francisco K. C

February copper production falls for 24 major miners

For February, 24 leading copper producers report a net drop of 1,169,810 pounds from February 1911. Total output comes to 79,641,400 pounds versus 81,811,210 pounds a year earlier, with major declines at Anaconda and Calumet & Hecla and notable gains at Chino, Minami, and Ray Consolidated.

Anaconda Calumet & Hecla Chino, Minami and Ray Consolidated Coper Calume & H Ecla China Wranklin Granby Greene Isle Royale Miami Rene Lot Old Dominion Phelps-Dodge AL Ray Eenne Shannon Tamarack Utah Mar Mar Smelt & R Smelt At&sfpf East Ohio Wees Beth Steel Pf Bklyn RT Brunswick Eee Cal Pet Corp Can Pacific Cen Leather Ches Ohio Pf Steewe Cm& SP A CNW Goodrich Norpf Int Agr Corp Int Harvester Lehigh Valley Liggett & Meg Mer Marine Eee Mex Pet Co Lt Nevada Nynh&h Nor & Wes Seeres Nor Pac Penn Pitts Coal Pf Ray Consolescee Rock Island Rumeley Co Seaboard Air L US Steel

Boston Stocks Fix Dividend Totals

Total sales recorded include 5 019 shares and 28 500 dollars in bonds with 280 rights and 14 fractions noted in the Boston market report.

Phelan Assigns Causes for Declines in New England Rail Stocks

Boston & Maine and New York New Haven Hartford shares fell amid calamity talk on regional business, railroads’ vilification, and criticisms of President Mellen and boards. Phelan says outsiders with no local stake fueled a hostile climate, worsening railroad financing and shifting losses to New England estates and orphans.

Boston & Maine New Haven Mellen Ontario & Western Boston & Albany New England Mellen c James J. Phelan Hornblower and Weeks New York, New Haven & Hartford

Central Arkansas Ry Stock Offering

Bodell & Co and Richardson Hill Co offer investors 1.2 million dollars in Central Arkansas Railway and Light stock. The 7 percent cumulative preferred stock is redeemable at 110 plus accrued dividends, guaranteed by Federal Light and Traction Company. Earnings cover dividends. issue non taxable in several states. company controls regional utilities in Hot Springs Arkansas.

Bodell & Co Richardson, Hill & Co Central Arkansas Railway & Light Corporation Federal Light & Traction Company Hot Springs Ark New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut New York Virginia Arkansas Federal Light & Traction Co

Bond market notes steady with quiet session in New York

United States government bonds and stock exchange transactions showed a steadier, quieter day. The market tallies extensive listings from Tokyo to Wisconsin with total sales for the day at 798 thousand dollars, and year to date totals near 125 million.

United States

Fidelity Trust Co Forms Permanent Organization in City

Fidelity Trust Company has perfected its permanent organization after receiving a charter and leasing space in the Board of Trade building. The bank plans to open around April 15 with a large slate of directors led by President Leonard H. Rhodes and vice presidents James L. D. Henderson James G. Ferguson James M. York and Edward C. Donnelly.

Fidelity Trust Company Board of Trade Fred I. Blanchard Charles $8. Baxter T. Russell Beebe William Craig Chester I. Campbell Edward C. Donnelly Samuel Eliot James G. Ferguson Harry i. Iske Horace IX. Gillmore Ralph L. Gustin George O. Gustin James Db. Henderson Edward M. Hamlin Harry A. Hall Patrick I. Hughes Freda Holsworth John N. Landers Luke J. Mullen Sherley Marston James LD. Henderson James G Ferguson James M. York Edward C. Donnolly

Metal markets quiet in New York trading

The metal markets were quiet in New York with Lake Copper quoted around 15.25 to 15.37 per unit and electrolytic 15 to 15.12. Casting copper fell to 14.75 to 14.87. Lion price remained unchanged.

AT & T West T & T Algomah Amalgamated Ag Ch Inc Ete Eee Atl Gulf Wean Ewes Cal & Arizona Centennial Edison Elec Eee Fitchburg Pf General Elec Gen el Frac Greene Cannanes Hancock Eee Ee Ee Isle Royale Lake Copper Maine Central Mason Valley Mass Ee Ee Mass Gas Eeee Mergenthaler Miami Copper New Engel Swift US Smelt Pf US Steel Pee Ee US Steel Pf Utah Consol West End Errno Winona Ee New York Lake

Experts Probe Cause Of Court and Hanover Explosion

State Fire Marshal Charles J. Neal assigns three detectives to determine the explosion cause at Court and Hanover streets that injured seven. The team, including Thomas F. Eustace James J. Grady and Walter L. Wedger, questioned Blair Construction foremen and workers and consulted gas and electric inspectors and fire officials as they investigate a postulated foreign gas ignition by a short circuit. Wedger waits to present his formal findings in today’s report.

Charles J. Neal Court Hanover Streets Thomas F. Eustace Milton James J. Grady Winthrop Walter L. Wedger Allston Blair Construction Company Fire Department Sunday Post Wedger

Catholic Church Notes readies eight day mission in Boston

An eight day mission begins with a 10 30 mass at the French church on Isabella street for French speaking Boston area. Very Rev P M Beliveau of Fall River will lead sermons ending Easter Sunday morning.

Isabella Street Boston P. M. Beliveau Dominican Fall River The Archdiocesan Federation of Catholic Societies St. Alphonsus Hall Mission Church Parish Roxbury

Yale Men To Perform Real Work In Woods

Twenty one members of Yale forest school will perform practical lumbering work in a camp near Warren Arkansas this spring. The Southern Lumber Company offered timber land and camp accommodations for field training.

YALE Woods Niew Haven Conn Yale Forest School Warren Ark Southern Lumber Company

Lost pocketbook on elevated train reported

David W. Clark of Sea View Massachusetts reported to police last evening that while riding an elevated train between Dover and Dudley streets he was relieved of his pocketbook. It contained railroad tickets private papers and a check for $0.00.

David W. Clark Sea View Mass Dover Dudley Streets

Harvard Central Light Plant Proposed for College Yard

Harvard Illustrated Magazine outlines a central light and power plant to serve all college buildings. The plan locates the plant in Boylston Hall at a cost about 40000 dollars with another 10000 dollars for wiring.

College Yard Harvard Harvard Illustrated Magazine Boylston Hall

Harvard Considers Private Power Plant for Heating and Lighting

Harvard weighs replacing two aging boiler systems with a private power plant at Boylston Hall. Estimated annual heating and lighting costs total about $19,500, with potential $8,500 savings by using exhaust steam for building heat. Centralized plant would be overseen by Harvard College Corporation officers with the bursar as treasurer and the superintendent of grounds and buildings as general manager.

Harvard College Boylston Hall University Harvard College Corporation

Harvard B School Ends Scholarships For Loans

The graduate board approves converting scholarship funds at Harvard Business School into a loan fund to better allocate aid. The change aims to assist truly needy students who require money for instruction while teaching prudent borrowing. The move favors a businesslike approach where funds are repaid when beneficial.

Harvard School of Business Administration Graduate Board

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