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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1912

Page

16

Market Summary Yesterday and Year to Date by City

The report shows total sales in New York 769 800 shares and Boston 45 403. It names Reading as the most active issue in New York with 135 600 shares and Butte & Superior as Boston's most active with 8066 shares. Year to date totals list New York 99 573 700 shares and Boston 9 141 976 shares. Comparisons to last year show New York 91 558 400 shares and Boston 4 793 571 shares. It notes gains in Del Lack West in New York and Am Pneumatic prof in Boston, plus losses in Kresge common and Calumet & Hecla. Call money and time money rates are provided for New York and Boston.

New York Boston Reading Butte & Superior Del Lack, & West Kresge Common Am. Pneumatic Prof Calumet & Hecla

European market swings affect New York stocks amid ex Balkan tensions

Europe remained the dominant market influence as ex Balkan developments triggered foreign selling at major centers. London closed with gains in Atchison, Canadian, and St Paul, while U S trading echoed the early rise before domestic selling eroded gains. Money conditions improved with relaxed rates and substantial gold movements.

New York Europe London Atchison Canadian Rise St. Paul Nks New Orleans United States

Dividend Notices for Dallas Electric and Nas Corporation

Notice of preferred dividends in Dallas Texas and Nas Corporation. No. 7 and No. 10 preferred shares receive a 3.00 per share annual dividend with a 4 annus figure on second preferred stock. Dividends declared payable to stockholders of record at close of business October 8 1912. Transfer to Webster transfer agents.

Dallas Texas Nas Corporation Bu Oy Yable Gunter Webster

Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston Declares Dividend

The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston has declared a quarterly dividend of three percent payable November 1912. The dividend is to be checked against the October 16 business rose period. Thomas K. Cumming serves as treasurer. October 8, 1912.

The Edison Electric ‘Lluminating Company OF Boston Rose of Business Thomas K. Cumming

Local Market Busy With Butte & Superior Greene Cananea Demand

Boston stock dealings were reduced and followed New York trends. Butte & Superior and Greene Cananea led gains on dividend expectations and capitalization changes. East Butte sold freely with a close of 15 1 4, down 11 8 points as the session ended weak.

Boston New York Butte & Superior Greene Cananea Greene-Cananea Greene Consolidated Cananea Central Greene- Cananea East Butte

Market Summary Reflects Balkan Tensions and Bullish Bets

Active trading sent nearly 800000 shares across the board with many issues hitting new yearly highs then foreign selling amid Balkan tensions pulled prices lower. Analysts note bullion moves and bank cash shifts as earnings reports lag, while South Lake Mining claims strong liquidity and copper strikes face ongoing labor disruption.

Balkan

Local curb market mixed with fractional price changes

Yesterday's local curb market featured Alaska Gold Butte Central Cala veras Butte London and Houghton Copper. Prices changed little with only fractional fluctuations. detailed prices follow.

Alaska Gold Butte Central Calaveras Butte & London Houghton Copper

Metal Markets See Copper Steady Amid Dull Trade

Copper remained dull but steady at the metal exchange while lead and spelter held. tin was quiet yet edged higher with a five ton spot sale at 60.65 cents. Prices for electrolytic copper and other metals show narrow bid and ask ranges as October activity appears cautious.

Metal Exchange AL Abont ST. Tingl Spyiter Wrendy Allmony Fimns Cookson's Tee Fim London Oh of Sa Onles Sean

Miners Union Extends Permit for Ely Consolidated Work

Ely Miners Union authorizes Ely Consolidated and Boston Ely to proceed with scale work. Operations resumed Thursday at those properties while Nevada Consolidated remains shut. Seaboard gauge reports rising gross and gains in July and August. Butte & Superior halts briefly for hoisting engine install, stockpiled ore sustains mill. Chesapeake & Ohio shows August gross 3,214,200 and net 1,249,419. July and August gross 6,016,273 with net increase. North Butte copper output for September reaches 2,125,000 pounds.

Ely Ely Consolidated Boston Ely Nevada Consolidated Chesapeake & Ohio

Market Conditions and Trade Activity Report

Steadiness in hogs eggs and butter priced higher while low grade beef and mutton drop. Sugar eases on good crop news and beet sugar plans. copper demand steady for domestic buyers. Bank clearings hit 4.118 billion, up 19.4 percent from 1911. weekly business failures 268 vs 201. Wheat and corn exports show gains. 14 week totals rise year over year. Canada improves in the west with replenished stocks. east sees weather dampen distribution briefly. Thursday week business failures 26 versus 21 last year.

Hor United States Canada Telegraph Bradstreets

Bond Market Reports Thin Trade In New York

Prices held relatively steady in New York trading on October 4 as main activity focused on Andhisen and Nowell. Weak convertibles included Interborough Metropolitan at 438 and Third Avenue adjustment at 58.

Bond market tone shows cautious gains amid shifting rates

The report notes a distinctly easier tone in the money market with call money in New York ranging 4 1 2 to 6 percent and heavy October disbursements easing bank liquidity. It lists prices for various bonds including New York State 4s, Western Maryland 4s, and Union Pacific 4s, reflecting wider activity in Treasuries and corporate issues.

Ian Chino Copper Waianae Teesnes RBS den & RG Fe Trust Co New York Am &L Fotlo Berens Eri Pepsin Father Listeks San Rome St Lim & Fi Brees Todi Sted 'Sa Saab Ai Odi JPM & Co Te Bs Ban A&a Abe Coast Line MK & T UN Ci Union Pacito Aiton Bepien i East Ee Eee Aed Ie Power Pm Etiam Re” Wabash Waridg Hg Ti Sari Ie

Cotton Markets Dip Then Rally Amid Frost Talk

The October 4 cotton market showed modest activity with prices edging higher after an initial near flat start. Large spot sales totaling 14 000 bales drew attention while frost fears prompted buyers to advise profits, though forecast to end lower. December eased near 11 cents as liquidation and Southern selling appeared, but late trading saw an upside move as traders covered shorts.

Liverpool Southern

Trade gains highlighted by Bradstreet's State of Trade

Bradstreet's State of Trade reports upbeat conditions across the North and West with a rising South cotton harvest boosting retail and jobbing demand. Jobbing remains active while wholesale demand lags, and dry goods, clothing, shoes, hardware, and groceries drive volumes. industry lines show strong demand though labor troubles affect textiles and new laws curb output. Crop prospects remain steady with frost affecting corn and Balkan war talk stabilizing cereal prices.

New York Bradstreet Balkans

Fire destroys Rome suspected incendiary blaze

Early morning fire in Rome causes extensive damage with authorities treating it as arson. No injuries reported as investigators probe the blaze and review security footage and witness statements.

Blaze Nero

Wendell Jackson Mysterious Financier of Mass China Drive

A brief look at the early life near Boston of A Wendell Jack Son, a financier who amassed millions for a new China, surpassing rivals and drawing attention as a key figure in global fundraising efforts.

Boston China

Missing Conversation Contest Prizes Offer $100

You can win one of the $100 prizes by guessing what people are talking about from distance and their gestures. A contest invites observers to watch and interpret conversations, promising cash rewards.

The Gunmen of New York No 4 The Wages of the Switch

A vivid sketch from life by Alfred Henry Lewis portrays conditions on New York City’s East Side. The piece titled The Gunmen of New York No 4 The Wages of the Switch examines street life and labor pressures shaping guards and laborers in a gritty urban landscape.

New York East Side Alfred Henry Lewis

Wealthy Women Channel Campaign Funds for President

Led by the wife of a prominent Boston figure, the wealthiest women in the nation are filling campaign money bags for the President. The article highlights their influence in fundraising and political backing.

Mike Flannery’s Pets and Lessons on Truth

Ellis Parker Butler’s character guides Rudolph on charm and why the label liar circulates. The story explores social perception and the humor of nicknames.

Ellis Parker Butler Rudolph

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