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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
22
The pamphlet report for Boston and Maine shows a deficit of 476000 for the year ended June 30 1915, against a 2169000 deficit the prior year. Combined earnings from the company and eight affiliated properties totaled 48430000 with operating revenue of 48430000 versus 50093000 in 1914.
Yesterday total sales in New York 1 495 500 shares Boston 48 205 shares Most active New York steel 146 400 shares Boston Ventura Oil 6 272 shares Year to date totals New York 115 315 500 shares Boston 8 301 614 shares Last year comparisons New York 46 500 900 shares Boston 3 268 807 shares Largest gain New York Continental Can 11 to 119 Largest loss New York General Motors 38 to 315 ex div Largest gain Boston Calumet and Hecla 10 to 560 Largest loss Boston Vermont and Mass 4 to 111.
New York market notes heavy speculation with a shift from war shares to metal issues led by Inspiration Copper and others. Copper demand expectations boosted Anaconda Tennessee Utah Guggenheim Exploration and China Bay while utilities like United Railways and Philadelphia Company gained on renewed activity. A mid day test came with reports of an American ship sunk in the White Sea.
The company, incorporated under the Dominion Companies Act, runs 71 cigar and drug stores in Canada and agencies, with gross sales around 1.5 million dollars annually. It claims dominance in tobacco retailing and aims to extend across Canada Great Britain Australia and New Zealand with backing from United Cigar Stores of Americas dividends.
Shares fell briefly on war related concerns with Union Pacific and United States Steel sliding in early trading but recovered as it became clear the incident was not tied to international conditions. Overall trading hit 1,550,000 shares with bonds showing later strength and par value sales at 5,225,000.
Boston September 30 report notes renewed activity in copper shares led by Inspiration Consolidated rising to 42 a new high. Strong moves in Ray Consolidated Utah Copper and Chino mirror New York gains amid hopes of a merger with Anaconda and large European copper purchases. Old Dominion Trust starts first dividend of 10 per certificate after long litigation. Bigelow interests’ long pursuit ends with payout.
Boston September 30 price report lists the day’s high and low for securities traded on the Boston Stock Exchange along with quick price movements and a comparison to the previous close.
New York curb trading showed Kennecott Cooper up strongly in the afternoon session and finishing over two points to the good. International Mercantile Marine advanced on heavy turnover, while Chevrolet Motor Car Co moved into trading with a initial appearance as a selling when issued.
Revenue fell by 1.668 million while expenses declined over 3 million, yielding a net increase of 1.448 million. Other income dropped 658 thousand but fixed charges fell 900 thousand, producing a 1.693 million year over year gain. President Hustis notes prior dividends were partly earned and calls for reorganization to preserve the system and restore credit.
The foreign exchange market was quiet and steady with bankers trading in the afternoon. Sterling cables quoted at 4.7234, demand 4.7234, and rates listed for francs 5.76, marks 84, guilders 40.14, lire 6.22.
The American Steam Gage and Valve Manufacturing Company with partners bought 10,000,000 pounds of copper. Prices for Lake and electrolytic copper vary by grade and delivery month. Market notes include Joplin ore at $70.80, lead firm at 41.2 cents, tin at 33 cents, and various prompt shipment quotes across New York and Birmingham markets.
The New York Stock Exchange saw six million shares traded in four days the largest such period in six years. Industrial war stocks led trading with railroads less involved as bulls argue big volume signals a market top while bears warn of distribution by large interests.
The firm, after producing 10,000 cars last year and current orders totaling 65,000, sells new stock to enlarge capacity. The move aims to handle the increased output and fulfill pending orders.
Pa Van Loon urges readers to prioritize safety in daily routines as illustrated on the forthcoming Sunday Post comic page. The note accompanies a call for cautious behavior and prepared habits for all ages.
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