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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
14
New York and Boston markets opened dull with light trading and a cautious tone. Reading and copper shares led the day’s moves while agriculture and government bond news drew mixed reactions and a cautious outlook for the weeks ahead.
Companies announced quarterly or semi annual dividends with dates for stock of record and books close. Studebaker 1 percent preferred. Quaker Oats 11 2 percent preferred and 21 2 percent common. United Cigar 134 percent preferred. Pittsburgh Bessemer Lake Erie 3 percent preferred. International Smelting 2 percent. Niles Bement Pond 11 3 percent preferred and 11 2 percent common. North American 11 4 percent preferred. Pratt & Whitney 11 2 624 percent preferred. St Joseph Ry and StHt & Pr Co common.
The Sonora Railway Company appoints Robert S. Lovett and Maxwell Evarts as successor trustees under the mortgage and indentures dated 1880. Bondholders must meet at 12 noon June 8 1912 at 12 Milk Street Boston to approve or disapprove the appointment within one month after May 1 1912. Secretary and Clerk Alex Millar signs this dated April 39 1912.
Rhode Island Coal led yesterday's curb market with a price rise from 12c to 19c. Majestic held near 680 while Butte Central slipped from 6.75 to 6.00. Consolidated Arizona Boston Ely Nevada Utah and First National were listed among other notable issues with detailed fluctuations provided.
The report of the Boston and Albany Railroad Company covers the quarter ended March 31. It outlines financial performance, passenger and freight activity, and operational highlights, reflecting company health and regional service levels for the period.
The Copper Producers' Association reports April surplus at about 2.7 million pounds amid firm copper at 16 cents. Domestic deliveries rise while exports dip, as Europe buys low and America stocks up at high prices since 1907 panic. Rail electrification plans in Boston Metropolitan district boost copper outlook. unusual two-share orders on Boston Exchange signal renewed collector activity.
Yesterday's cotton prices moved irregularly as Liverpool noted US selling and nerves among traders. The weather map suggested little rainfall and possible better conditions ahead, yet locals feared a return to unsettled showers. Heavy selling pressure centered on leading spot interests with seasonal late conditions reported in Arkansas.
Butte & Superior reports ore flow at 200 tons daily through its new mill with a plan to reach 500 tons by May 15 and 1000 tons by June 1. Sinking of the New Arcadian shaft planned this summer and directors re-elected officers. Cash in treasury stood at $39,000 on May 1.
Irregular price action followed a government report with large implied shortages in soft winter wheat and surplus in hard winter areas. Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas show substantial year to year gains, while spring wheat prospects look favorable with optimistic Northwestern millers.
Yesterday's sales at R. le Day & Co. and Francis Henshaw & Co. auctions show prices and advances for firms including Arlington Mills, Heywood Bros & Wakefield, Waltham Watch Co, Merrimack Chemical Co, and Lowell & Andover RR. Notable items include shares in Mfg Co and Nat Bk Canton with varied rate percentages and totals.
Dividends payable schedule noted for today with Reading com listing 112 per cent. Books open at Manufactured Rubber Co for meeting. Rio de Janeiro Tram Lt and Power referenced in the calendar notice.
The Boston News Bureau outlines factors behind investors moving to American Telephone and reports a 30,000-shareholder increase over four years. It notes reduced bonded debt, rising stock capitalization, strong earnings growth, and wide reach of the Bell system with extensive maintenance and dividends, highlighting leadership in the public utility sector.
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