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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
18
The column argues that abundant money drives bull markets and cheap credit fuels investment prices while tight money caps them. It traces history from 1902 to 1915 showing reserves to deposits ratios and stock price cycles, linking liquidity to market booms and busts and noting a recent upturn as money expands.
The bond market report notes government bond closings and a wide range of corporate issues with prices and yields. It lists Rio Tinto Northeastern Pacific lines, readjusted values for Erie, Reading, Republic, and various utility and industrial bonds, and reports total sales of 3.503 million dollars versus prior totals.
Boston May 4. The high low and last prices of securities on the Boston Stock Exchange are listed with comparisons to the previous close. Bond prices and related figures accompany the report.
The lighthouse department moves main channel buoy around May 15 and discontinues several buoys while establishing a new entrance light to Winthrop. ships Calvin Austin Yarmouth Prince George Lord Sefton and others sail or overhaul as crews move vessels and cargoes through Maine and Canada ports.
Wall St. prosperity pitch promises the greatest prosperity yet and urges action to share in it. The firm offers to buy and sell stocks and bonds in all markets for cash margin or on a partial payment plan with 6 percent interest on deposits. Address 418 Exchange Building 53 State Street Boston.
J S Orler & Company announces an offer to sell Norcross Brothers preferred stock and to buy Birmingham Ensley and Bessemer first 5s. The Boston based firm lists 201 Devonshire Street and Fort Hill 5260 5261 as contact numbers.
The Comptroller of the Currency uses the reserves to deposits ratio rather than cash to loans to gauge banks. With the federal reserve system and elastic currency, plus the United States as a creditor nation, the outlook for business appears brighter than in over a decade.
Merchants National announces acquisition of Winthrop National Bank for about 320 per share total value near 1 million. Bank deposits rise to ~49 million with 0 transfers, officers mostly exit except cashier Charles R Ramsay who joins Merchants. Boston banks drop to 15 nationally.
Hollywood star Haphazard Helen performs new daring maneuvers in a Sunday Post feature, showcasing risky misdirections and stunt work. The piece highlights her bold approach to action sequences and public appeal.
Westinghouse regains leadership with U S Steel close behind. Boston activity led by Butte & Superior and American Zinc as traders push totals. Willys-Overland gains, Boston & Maine features, and shifts in Boston and New York lists marked by notable price moves.
May 4 New York. The session shows uncertain undercurrent with renewed selling subsiding. Pressed Steel Car sinks over six points early but recovers. Westinghouse Electric holds firmer and jumps five on active trading. Copper shares remain strong. U S Steel climbs after early weakness. major rails and Studebaker gain or hold, though the latter yields after its dividend news. Bond market uneven. Pennsylvania railroad 4 1/2s sold to a bankers' syndicate for 65 million dollars for refunding. Total stock volume 638000 shares.
The Boston market recovered after a sharp reaction, led by gains in zinc and copper stocks. Butte & Superior rose to 68 from 64, American Zinc up to 48.5, United Shoe fell below 59 on Attorney General dissolution appeal news. St Marys Mineral Land paid Hancock 60000 toward a 30000 assessment, with implications for interest. Copper exports from New York for April fell to 16822 tons from 29848, while Lake Superior April copper production is estimated at 20000000.
Studebaker announces an initial quarterly dividend of 11 4 percent on common stock with a $5 dividend basis. Unwatering of La Salle has begun and mining is expected to resume in three weeks. April gross earnings for Massachusetts Electric fell by 17 700 dollars, a 212 percent drop.
Today’s quotes show brokers call loans at 3 percent for customers and outside loans at 3 percent. Commercial loans range from 4 to 6 percent, collateral loans from 4.4 to 6 percent, commercial paper at 3 to 4 percent, and year money at 4.4 percent.
Shipping news lists steamers and tugs arriving at Gloucester and Portland along with towed barges and schooners. Vessels include Nicholas Cuneo Hanson Cananova and many others bound for Philadelphia Bangor Castine and Castine areas, with multiple tows and coastwise movements.
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