Inquiries on New York Central Stock and Dividend Outlook
Readers ask if New York Central is a good investment and whether a 6 percent dividend is still possible. The column notes strong recent earnings and a blanket mortgage post consolidation with Lake Shore, forecasting potential high earnings per share around $20 for 1916 based on nine months data. It also details prior financing issues and the shift to a successful management era. Question No 956 requests the sources behind the daily stock barometer and the eight leading steel products used.
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New York Central
Springfield
Mass
H.W
Lake Shore
Boston & Albany
Vanderbilt
Will you please tell me what the Nashua & Lowell stock is worth
Nashua & Lowell Railroad stock is quoted around 176 in the open market. The Boston & Maine receivership is not expected to vitally affect this road, though a rental charge could be reduced marginally. The line runs Lowell Mass to Nashua N H under a 99 year Boston & Maine lease.
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Nashua & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Portland
Nashua & Lowell Railroad Corporation
Lowell
Mass
Nashua
N. H
Boston & Lowell
M. Lt. C. Chicopee Falls
Street Opinions On The Market
Interviews suggest a likely market factor from reduced gold imports and a shift of exporting company earnings into foreign government bonds. This could reduce cash available for dividends yet add perceived stock value, potentially driving inflation or altering money rates within six months. The market rests on current prosperity and unusual business activity.
Market forces overshadow election as war talk looms
The column analyzes post election market sentiment with notes on inflation, copper and steel demand, and federal spending. It discusses international tensions, submarine risks, and expected profits in 1917, urging cautious purchases of raw material stocks amid a bullish but uncertain outlook. It also reports on fishing and shipping activity at Boston ports and upcoming arrivals.
Market Review and Outlook Signals Sustained Boom for Industrials
The market rose toward new highs as industrials and copper shares led gains while rail stocks lagged. Analysts cite easy money and booming business as the main drivers, with steel orders and copper prices reaching multi month highs, suggesting continued strength for at least a year despite tariff doubts and periodic volatility.
October sales and corporate activity in early 20th century markets
McCrory Stores reports October sales of 562 thousand dollars up 20 percent from last year. nine month sales total 4.96 million, up 17 percent. Atlantic Mines Company assets sold to Anaconda Copper. stockholders to receive 12.50 per share. NYSE approves Sea Board stock trust listings. Illinois Central orders 1000 gondola cars. Haskell Barker and Pullman to supply 2000 cars. Pressed Steel to Santa Fe for tank and ore cars. over 60,000 cars ordered since Oct 1. S S Kresge October sales 2.37 million, nine months 20.71 million, up ~26 and 25 percent respectively. Commercial failures: U S weekly 285. Canada 22. Republic Railway sells 5.5 million preferred stock to Harper Turner. proceeds help repay a 3 million note due Dec 1 1918. Building permits in 87 cities total 72.58 million, up 20 percent. General Motors October earnings peak. cash around 25 million. Buick output 400 cars daily.
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Illinois Central
Haskell & Barker
Pullman Company
Morris & Co
Pressed Steel
Santa Fe
Northern Pacific
Shipping News Items From New England Ports and Related Vessels
A list of steamers, steam lighters, tugs, and towing barges names various vessels and routes along the Atlantic coast from Liverpool to Newburyport. The compilation notes ships such as Sagamore, Prince Arthur, Dorchester, Crowell, City of Gloucester, and others with destinations including Norfolk, Philadelphia, Portland, Bangor, and Newburyport. The record also mentions barges 705, 795, 742, 793, 767, and 741 and vessels like Wyoming and Phoenix in transit or assigned tasks.
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Sagamore
Fenton
Liverpool
Eng
Prince Arthur
Klaney
Yarmouth
Nantucket
McDorman
Norfolk
Dorchester
Thacher
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Crowell
New York
James 8
City of Gloucester
Linneken
Gloucester
Eureka
Benner
Newburyport
Herbert
Rickes
Reliance
Brooks
Scituate
Carlisle
Derrickson
Saucon
Draper
Brookside
Mars
Lew
Charles F. Pritchard
Tyna
Ontelaunee
Standard Il
Mugan
Nese York
T. No
Cheektowaga
Orpham
Perth Amboy
N. J
Wyoming
Clark
Gardiner
South Amboy
Lykens, Bengtssen
Phoenix
Monitor
Bear Rifge
Bangor
Ervin J. Luce
Webster
Rockport
Mass
Reporter
Larkin
Ipswich
Edward Trevoy
Gerer
Plum Island
Second Step in Pictures: Wardrobe Prices and Pressures
The article explains how wardrobe costs shape early film work. Beginners earn two to thirty dollars weekly, extras two to five dollars daily, and many young actresses struggle to afford proper costumes. Directors note wardrobe gaps force talent to be realists about roles.
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California
New York
Steamer Hostilius Arrival Report and Harbor Tugs
Report notes premature arrival of the steamer Hostilius with seven sailings. Listing destroyers Warrington New Port R I steamers Missourian St Nazaire France Malden Sewalls Point Va Massachusetts New York WI Dimock New York tugs Lykens Bangor towing barges Phoenix Bear Ridge Monitor Piedmont with three barges Mars Philadelphia and calls at Salem for barge Elk Garden and Providence for two barges. Also James Wooley towing barge Carlos F Pritchard from Philadelphia Lynn schooner Samuel W Hathaway Portland in tow tug Neponset and labor rates for chinists and helpers. Tourist storage rates listed. L EK Rittenhouse appointed sales manager of the Jersey City fire department sponsor. George L Hanna named salesman for Scripps Booth. John L Jude promotes Smith-Form-a-Truck convertible Ford chassis for economical transport.
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Boston
Ripple
Arthur James
Camden
Atlantic Works
Flora’ Condan
Story & Wardwell
H. F. Dimock
New York
Herman Winter
Clan McDonald
Calcutta
Mediteranean
Suez Canal
Hostilius
Buenos Ayres
Nicholas Athanalus
Penarth
Wales
Langstad
Preston
Cuba
San Mateo
Port Simon
C. R
Colonian
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Kumeric
Colombo
Lepanto
Hull
Eng
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Columbo
Cape Town
Corfu Castle
the Landsman
United States
Warrington
Newport
R. I
Missourian
St. Nazaire
France
Malden
Sewalls Point Va
Massachusetts
Dimock
Lykens
Philadelphia
Bangor
Phoenix
Bear Ridge
Monitor
Piedmont
Mars
Phildelphia
Salem
Elk Garden
Providence
James Wooley
Carlos F. Pritchard
Lynn
Samuel W. Hathaway
Portland
Neponset
Woman's screams trigger fire alarm at Chelsea Street home
Last night a resident alarmed Fire Box 649 after hearing a woman scream at 908 Chelsea Street East Beeton drawing a crowd and fire apparatus. Involved child Benjamin F Barrett aged six pulled a kettleful of hot water from the stove scalding himself severely and he was taken to East Boston Relief Hospital in serious condition.
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Chelsea Street
East Beeton
Benjamin F Barrett
East Boston Relief Hospital
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