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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

14

Irregular Price Movements In Stock Markets

Total sales in New York reached 610 900 shares, Boston 39 578 shares, with Reading 132 300 shares and Santa Fe Mining 12 359 shares most active in their markets. Year to date totals show New York 60 230 600 and Boston 5 615 024, versus last year’s 39 074 700 and 2 405 011 respectively. Major gains and losses included American Tobacco rising to 266 7 8 from 57 8, U S Rubber Ist prof. slipping to 112 3 8, Mohawk Mining advancing to 63 1 2 from 1 1 2, and Edison Electric dropping to 289 from 5. Call money in New York stood at 2 3 4 percent, Boston at 3 1 2 to 4, while Time money ranged New York 3 to 3 1 2 and Boston 3 3 4 to 4 1 4 percent.

New York Boston Reading Santa Fe Mining

Wall Street Shows Cautious Tone Amid Political Conditions

The New York market trends suggest political factors will keep trading conservative in the coming weeks. Steel and iron trade improvements persist with high capacity usage and orders booked into fall. Railroads and iron ore shipments look active while German credits may extend here. Time rates hold, June payments total about 98 million, bond activity uneven with Rock Island weakness.

New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Harriman Great Lakes Germany Berlin Rock Island United States

Stock Market Movements in Boston on May 22

Trading on the Boston market was notably active with Santa Fe leading volume at 12,359 shares and a 11-4 point gain to 41-2. Amalgamated rose 3-4 as 5,220 shares moved, Superior & Boston and Butte & Superior showed mixed moves, while Boston Elevated and United Fruit posted notable gains as overall tone ended weak.

Boston Santa I*e Santa Fe Amalgamated Red Metal Superior Butte & Superior United Fruit

New York Curb 34 000 Beth Steel Insp Cops

The fragment mentions New York and a figure around 34 000 linked to Beth Steel and police inspectors. Limited legible context prevents a full event or outcome.

Beth Steel

Boston curb market stocks show gains on several issues

Davis Daly, Florence Goldfield and South Lake led yesterday's curb market with Davis Daly rising to 25-16 and closing at the top, Florence Goldfield advancing to 11-8 on New York buying, and South Lake retreating to 7 3-8 after earlier strength. Germany Mining steadied after a dip with a low of 11-8 and closed at 13-8. Bay State Gas Majestic Nevada Douglas and Utah Metals were noted among other active issues with detailed fluctuations provided.

Davis Daly Florence Goldfield South Lake New York Germany Bay State Gas Majestic Nevada Douglas Utah

Market Volatility and Copper Outlook Amid Steel Declines

The market showed active trading with prices weak on balance. Steel dropped to a new low, Reading led declines, and United States Rubber faced dividend concerns while Anaconda's dividend discussions emerged. A banker criticized Englands trustees for infrequent trades as copper prospects and cycle price dynamics were analyzed, noting potential upside to 26 cents and noting limited new copper territory.

London Roosevelt Ohio Reading Lehigh Valley Sears-Roebuck United States Finlay Porphyry

Hollson Company proposes stock issue to stockholders

Directors vote to offer 26 007 shares of new stock at 215 dollars per share in a one for six ratio if Gas Commission approves. American Trust Company named transfer agent for National Metal Seal Corporation. Hotchkin Co enlarges offices at 53 State Street to handle growing business. A Davis Daly telegram notes a promising vein at the 1900 foot level north crosscut likely continuation of the 1712 foot level ore body. Butte Central stock activity linked to New York and Canadian buyers. Samuel Klaus mining engineer to prepare enlarged report on Butte camp properties.

C. M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation Messrs. Kuhn, Loeb & Co New York Bethlehem Steel Company Messrs. Price, Waterhouse & Co New York Stock Exchange Hollson Company Gas Commission Davis Daly Butte Central Samuel Klaus Butte Butte Camp

Cotton Market Narrow Yet Steady Amid Rumors Of Crop Boost

Yesterday's cotton market moved only slightly up about 6 points from Tuesday with limited price swings. Bullish sentiment prevailed though some ring traders pursued hammering tactics. rumors of a bullish National Ginners Association crop report and a large acreage reduction circulated. Temperatures ran above average from 77 to 103 across the eastern and western belts, and planting continued in overflowed Mississippi districts as waters recede. A bullish bureau was anticipated on June 4.

National Ginners Association Mississippi Texas

Money Market Tones Narow as Forex Stays Firm

Money markets remained very narrow with an easy tone. Foreign exchange showed firmness with demand sterling around 4 871. New York call money at 23 4 per cent. Time money quoted at 3 per cent for 60 days and varying for longer terms. Current local rates and foreign exchange quotations listed.

New York Call Money

Westinghouse stock books to close for meeting

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co announces stock transfer books will close for the annual stockholders meeting on June 12 1912. The books close May 81 at 3 pm and reopen June 123 at 10 am. James C Bennett secretary.

Messrs. Hope & Co Amsterdam Ne “‘T. Messrs. Salomon & Co London Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co Broadway New York N. Y James C. Bennett

Calendar for Today Ex Dividend Rights and Settlements

Ex dividend and rights notes for Associated Merchants Lake of Woods Milling Philadelphia Electric and Denver Rio Grande. Settlement day details listed for C. M. and St. P. and for rights.

Associated Merchants Lake of Woods Philadelphia Electric C. M St. P Denver & Rio Grande

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