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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1912

Page

14

New York State Seeks Bidders for 25.95 Million in Bonds

State Controller William Lohmer offers sealed bids by noon June 6 for 25.95 million dollars in three classes of bonds. Class 1 funds canals and highways dated 1912 and due 1962, 1932, and 1962. Class 2 covers Barge Canal terminals due 1932. Class 3 supports Saratoga Springs reservation with 90 thousand yearly from 1913. Also noted is ongoing plan to refund Ontario Canada Southern issues and other unrelated bond activity across several states and rail lines.

William Lohmer New York Champlain Oswego Cayuga and Seneca Saratoga Springs Canada Southern Michigan Central R. R. Company New York Central & Hudson River R. R. Company

Metal Markets Show Strength on New York Exchange

The New York Metal Exchange closed with a generally strong tone copper rising about one quarter to one half cent for nearby deliveries. Late-month contracts gained one eighth cent in asking prices as traders cited firm demand and cautious buying activity.

New York Metal Exchange New York Cotton Exchange N. L. Carpenter Carpenter, Baggot & Co E. McAneny

Trading Feature Headed by New York Boston Market Activity

New York and Boston stock summaries show total sales this year 55,743,100 shares in New York and 5,356,957 in Boston from Jan 1. Reading leads New York activity with 107,100 shares. Old Colony Copper tops Boston for volume at 5405 shares. Market closes irregular after early gains.

New York Boston Reading Old Colony Copper Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg St. L San Francisco N. E Mayflower Mining Damon and Pythias Mayflower Old Colony Granby Greene-Cananea Torrington

Cotton Markets Drift With Mixed Prices In unsettled trade

The cotton market opened slightly firmer in Liverpool but local prices fell 9 to 10 points in early trading. A quick rebound followed yet overall activity remained heavy with a uncertain tone. Weather outlook predicts generally fair conditions in the Carolinas and unsettled with showers in the western belt.

Liverpool Savannah Carolinas Alabama Mississippi

Boston curb market dull with Rhode Island Coal lead

The Boston curb market yesterday was dull with Rhode Island Coal as the sole feature. Receipts fell from 15 to 9 cents while regular stock held at 13 cents. Consolidated Arizona and Majestic saw moderate activity as detailed fluctuations are reported.

Rhode Island Consolidated Arizona Majestic Nevada Bay State Bingham Mines Boston Ely Butte Central Calaveras Lion Hill Melvin Dar Douglas Utah Ohio Oneco I Coal Southwest Miami United Verde

State Street Topics on bonds, markets, and copper stocks

New York will auction 29.95 million four per cent bonds on June 6 with bids at par or better. Reporting highlights include City and State bond price differentials, the Diamond Goodrich rubber merger forming a 100 million capital combine, Isle Royale copper prospects with Calumet & Hecla stake, Wabash bonds trading above 70, and Greene Cananea facing dividend questions and capitalization concerns as markets react to copper conditions.

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Local Bank Statement Shows Weekly Reserve Gap

The report compares the current weekly local bank statement with the prior week and notes the surplus reserve for the same periods over the previous ten years in Boston and New York.

Boston New York

Sinking halted at 3570 feet in Hancock shaft and awaiting timbering

The Hancock shaft sinking paused at 3570 feet for timbering with no other sinking in the vein. Superintendent Harris believes the recently cut lode is the Pewabic west branch and the main vein may lie at 3600 to 3700 feet. Allouez No 2 shaft rock house finished. hoisting to begin by June 1.

Hancock Harris Allouez Houghton

Boston Stocks Summary Report

The ledger shows total sales listed 27 571 shares, unlisted 10 223 shares, bonds 7 000 dollars, rights 2 785 and fractions 1 859. This brief item records market activity with concrete figures for the Boston market.

Municipal Bond Boom Signals Market Confidence

The sale of 65 million dollars in New York City bonds last week marks the largest municipal issue to date. In ten years NYC must raise more cash as interest costs rise to fund extensions and services, prompting questions about how other cities cope and public sentiment on long term securities. The Boston Post previews financial page coverage detailing public opinion and outlook.

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