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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
18
Stocks and bonds listed in Boston show mixed results with high and low quotations and small net changes. Fidelity Trust declares a quarterly dividend at 11-2 percent and an extra 1-2 percent to aid Liberty Loan subscribers. Wheaton Kittredge elected to the board.
Current prices show brokers' customers loans at 4 to 5 percent and outside brokers' call loans at 4 to 5 percent. Customers' commercial loans range from 4 to 6 percent, with collateral loans similarly quoted. Commercial paper and year money sit at 4 to 6 percent. Foreign exchange remains steady with cable quotes for dollars and francs, guilders, lire and roubles in band.
New York markets report today's quotations with high and low ranges and the closing prices compared to the previous close. Net changes are listed for each stock as of the day’s end.
The Utah Metals and Tunnel Company directors announce a dividend with stock of record set for November 30. After payment, cash on hand metals and accounts receivable total over $330 000. William H. Riddle of International Manganese and Chemical reports activity in the east drift shaft No 1.
A volatile session saw gains of 2 to 5 points in several blue chips including Bethlehem Steel rising, Reading advancing 5.12, and steel shares up 3, while General Motors and New Haven showed weakness. Local market levels softened with a new intraday low.
Total sales across New York 980 500 shares and Boston 20 851 shares mark active trading. National Lead rises 812 to 46 in New York list while Wells Fargo falls 8 to 75. In Boston United Drug 2d pref gains 5 to 80 and Island Creek Coal drops 4 to 55.
Active stocks recovered from recent lows led by high grade rails and standard industrials. Reading Great Northern Union Pacific New York Central and Illinois Central rose 3 to 6 points, United States Steel jumped 3 3 8 to 95 1 2, while bonds, notably internationals, declined. Total sales 9 75 000 shares with bonds steady near par to 100.02 and a low for Liberty 31 25 at 99.44.
Boston Market reports a mixed session with Boston & Maine at a record low and New Haven at a new low while Atlantic Gulf rises. United Fruit and Island Creek Coal slide, Shattuck-Arizona cites a September quarter loss due to miners strike as Utah Metals cuts dividend. Eastern Rail stocks gain in contrast.
After a weak start, market liquidations eased as investors absorbed orders and reacted to the Washington railroad rate case hearing. Reading stock jumped from 61 to 68 and Bethlehem Steel rose 6 points to 81 amid brisk demand, with United States Steel up to 95 1/2 and general strength in coppers. Midvale Steel reported quarterly earnings of 4 a share after taxes, while Western Union faced tax concerns, and Studebaker maintained a 4 a share dividend amid mixed prospects for future payouts.
The combined prices of the several securities received for the assessment have been actually less than the cash amount of the assessment. This indicates a shortfall between pledged value and cash due, prompting review of valuation and collection steps.
Market report lists prices for No. 7 White at 61 and 61 percent, No. 8 White at 60 7/8 percent, No. 4 White at 59 3/4 percent. Figures reflect standard grain trading terms in the current session.
In London on November 7 the King issued a letter addressed to my people calling for a national day of prayer on January 6. The message urged unity and reflection, urging participation across the realm.
Negotiations in Washington seek to modify the British order in council of February that barred shoe imports. American manufacturers report existing contracts with British firms and delays in delivery. Britain is expected to recognize preexisting contracts and allow shoes made under them that use English lasts.
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