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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1917

Page

10

Sharp Advance in Stock Prices Across Yesterday's Markets

Market summary shows strong gains with New York and Boston activity. Total shares traded stand at 1,035,200 in New York and 30,692 in Boston. Union Pacific surged 534 to 145 percent, Peoples Gas up from 3 to 92, while Torrington fell from 2 to 60 in Boston. Jan 1 totals for New York reach 49,609,000 and Boston 2,199,758. year-ago comparisons are provided.

New York Boston Steel Superior & Boston Union Pacific Peoples Gas Concord Montreal Torrington

New York Market Booms on Rail Rally As ICC Pulse Flares

March 23 in New York market notes a late rally in rails after reports the Interstate Commerce Commission may approve a 10 to 15 percent fare raise to cover Adamson Act costs. Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Reading, New York Central, New Haven and Erie lead, with strong activity in Southern Railway and others. Steel groups advance late. Bethlehem Steel and Marine issues rise, while utilities diverge. Total volume about 1,030,000 shares. bonds firm amid expectations of a weaker bank statement tomorrow.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Reading New York Central New Haven Eries Southern Railway Wabash Missouri Kansas & Texas Kansas City Southern Wheeling & Lake Erie Rock Island Missouri Pacific United Steel and Marinies Bethlehemeel Marine Atlantic Gulf & West Indies United Fruit Pacific Mail Wilson Packing Ohio Gas Peo Ple Chicago United States Hudson den & R G Erie Gen Motors Case Granby Consol Gt Nor Nash Mackay C Na Maxwell Pacific Wi Mo Pacific Pf Nyc&stl Nor & Western No Am Co Ohio Cities Pac Mail Peoples Gas Pitts Coal Wees Rae Rep I & Steel Eeseees Lé& SF Jepews Sar Seare-Ree Pf Sheffield Railway Tudebaker Tse Eens Stats Motor Tenn Cop & C Texas Texas Pac Union Pac SCI Ind Alco Steel Sebeneee W & L Erie W & E of Nee Wilson & Ilson & Co A Wisconsin Cen

Boston Market Shows Railroads Spark Sparse Activity

The local market stayed light as only two railroad stocks, Boston & Maine and New Haven, were active, while early movement centered on Atlantic Gulf which sprinted to 118 before slipping to 116. Massachusetts Gas and United Fruit rose, with United Shoe Machinery awaiting June dividend news. A new mining venture, Jerome Del Monte, formed near United Verde Extension, adds to cautious speculation in copper and zinc sectors.

Boston & Maine New Haven Atlantic Gulf Pond Creek Massachusetts Gas United Fruit North Butte United Shoe Machinery Superior & Boston United Verde Jerome del Monte New York

Boston Stocks and Bonds Report Summary

Boston market data shows epartment paid and other entries. Total bonds listed at 32,900 with 2805 rights and stock at 30,692.

Bond Market Roundup Reports Mixed NYC Trades and Totals

New York bond trades on March 23 show mixed results with several issues including Am Fi Ss C Mil and St Paul NY C rig 3 1 and Pacific 4s. Total sales reach 3 354 000, edging above week prior and year-ago totals. Government and railroad issues appear volatile as markets digest rates and credit quality.

Juneau Asso Oil Co Anga Wee &Wipf Steno Otaee Ag Mil&St Paul Canada Ri& Pdeb C & West Ind Arbor Armouit & Co Real Bt At&s Pacific Coe Texas & P

Sensational Rise in Railroad Stocks

Railroad stocks had their best day since early 1915, driven by talks in Washington over rail rate increases of 10 to 15 percent. Analysts note wage and material cost hikes justify higher rates, with potential profits per share rising on major lines. Strong interest from bankers contrasts with public preference for industrials, while copper shares lag after a small government purchase.

Post Washington Commerce Commissioners Erie Baltimore & Ohio Boston & Maine New Haven New York Central Reading

Money Markets March 23 Brief

March 23 quotes show brokers' customers call loans from 3 to 4 percent, with rates aligned to market conditions. The report notes current quotations and suggests broad liquidity remains steady as financiers monitor demand.

Coastal March Calendar and Port Arrivals Report

March 26 notes tides constellations and lunar phases with four arrivals at the Fish pier netting 42 800 pounds of scrod. British Transport delayed 26 days from Brest. Cambrian arrives from London with 1600 tons goods. Erik II from Trinidad brings 19 600 bags sugar. Ellen Little returns with 40 000 bushels salt from Turks Island. Captain Bullock of the Leyland liner Canadian recovers from stomaine poisoning. The Landsman reports port news.

Brest France Archangel White Sea Baron Droceni Cambrian William M. Wood London Erik II Trinidad Cuba Ellen Little Holden Massachusetts Bay Cape Cod Turks Island British West Indies Belmont Baltimore Buenos Ayres van Allens Boughton General Kri. S. Greeley New York W. H. Bullock England Landsman

Shipping News Summary of British and American steamers and tugs

Shipping notice lists vessels from Britain, Denmark, and the United States with routes to Brest, London, Norfolk, Newport News, New York, and Portland. It names steamers, tugs, and barges including Ellen Little, Iron Queen, Allentown, and Monocacy, with ports such as Newport, New Bedford, and Bay View referenced among towing assignments and arrivals.

British Transport Robertson Brest France Cambrian Wood London Erik NI Dan Christensen Trinidad Cuba Tuscan Chase Norfolk Brandon Wilson Baltimore James 8 Piedmont Brooks Portsmouth David W. Burbage Scott Iron Queen Monocacy Lloyd Philadelphia Logan Draper Essex Wainwright Bar Sweetser Linthicum Flora Newport J. H. Winstead New Bedford Neptune Breckenridge Allentown Bath Greenwood Rahy Portland New York Pallas Roper New London Prince George Yarmouth Bertha Newport News Bonn Cretan Vowers Ambition St. Pierre Mig Elia F. Crowell Bar Harbor Howe Prook Port Johnson Murrell Lynn Providence Sewalls Point Edith Neponset Arges Haute Williamsburg North Amboy Perth Amboy Itland Securit Sn York Standard N T. Co Ssal Orkes Kenneally Bros., Jr Bay View Resolute Wilmington Newford

American Aviator Missing In France During War Flight

Paris report states Sergeant J. R. McConnell of the American aviation corps is missing four days after engagement with two German machines over enemy lines. He and Aviator Jenny were scouting when McConnell engaged the hostile planes while Jenny covered him. Jenny was wounded and withdrew. McConnell is son of Judge P. McConnell of Carthage North Carolina and a former University of Virginia graduate who served as industrial agent for Randolph & Cumberland railroad.

Paris March J. R. McConnell Ohe Aviation Corps France McConnell Jenny Raleigh N. C I. R. McConnell P. McConnell Carthage Randolph & Cumberland Railroad University of Virginia

Fidelity Trust deposits rise by over two million

Deposits of the Fidelity Trust Company at the close of business March 13 totaled 5,749,976, up from 3,280,774 on the same day last year, indicating a substantial increase in customer funds.

Island Creek Coal Company F. W. Batchelder Fidelity Trust Fidelity Trust Company

Boston Symphony concert features Bloch poetry and Brahms concerto

Conductor Karl Muck led the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Symphony Hall with Ernst Bloch directing Three Jewish Poems and a notable Brahms flat piano concerto performance by Carl Friedberg. The concert highlighted Bloch’s works directed by the composer and a memorable Brahms rendition.

Ernst Bloch Brahms Carl Friedberg Boston Symphony Orchestra Karl Muck Symphony Hall Hrahms Sinigaglia Chiozzote

Bloch’s New Hebraic Style Stuns at Symphony

Bloch’s “Jewish Poems” debut reveals a fresh, deeply rooted Hebraic idiom with oriental rhythm and vivid orchestration. The concert pairings featured Friedberg in Brahms, Muck in the symphonic opener, and a striking contrast between the first tentative movement and the grand, ritualistic latter sections, generating widespread astonishment and praise.

Lenten Sermons Continue at Blessed Gabriel Monastery

The series of Sunday afternoon Lenten sermons by Rev. Father Campbell at Blessed Gabriel Monastery Chapel, Brighton, has continued with many in attendance. Next Sunday's topic will be Carrying His Cross, and the course will close on Sunday, April 1.

Father Campbell Blessed Gabriel Monastery Brighton

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