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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1912

Page

14

Wabash Revenue Gains Referenced in August Report

Wabash shows August gross of 2 987 189 and net 963 245 with increases of 236 549 and 150 600 respectively. July and August gross total 5 487 199 and net 1 500 235 up 339 117 and 90 241. Majestic Mining reports first positive profits in September. George Towle returns to desk after vacation. Calaveras Copper shipped five ore cars Oct 2 5 netting 5 736 at 23 80 per ton and copper values exceed 10 percent. J W Hare becomes secretary of Reading Co. and George Zeigler elected VP and secretary of Reading Co. subsidiaries. George Towle and Thompson Towle & Co. man at Effingham vacation ends.

Wabash Calaveras Copper Company Salt Lake City Majestic Mining Company

Texas Power and Light Preferred Stock Offering

Richardson Hill & Co. offer investors par value 7 percent cumulative preferred stock of Texas Power and Light Company. The $3 million issue precedes $2.1 million first mortgage bonds and $8.5 million common stock, with earnings for the year ending Aug 31 showing over two times the preferred dividend requirement and net after interest of $229,443 against $98,000 for the 7 percent dividend.

Richardson, Hill & Co Texas Power & Light Company Texas

Merchants Heat and Light Company Bond Refund Offer

Merchants Heat and Light Company of Indianapolis seeks 2 250 000 in refunding 5 per cent 10 year gold bonds dated Oct 1 1912 due Oct 1 1922 with optional at 102 1 2 and interest at payment dates The company operates electric light power and heating properties in Indianapolis reports net earnings nearly twice annual interest and offers first lien on all property except 250 000 bonds due to be paid by July 1 1914 Bond issue yields better than 5 30 percent at 97 1 2 and interest

Grain Markets React As War News Sparks Opening Spikes

Oct 14 market notes show wheat surging on strong cables and war news with extreme gains of up to 2% for some months and May rises. Corn weaker. oats decline later, while international positions in Liverpool Paris Antwerp Berlin Budapest reflect varied futures moves.

Yiverpool Paris Antwerp Berlin Budapest

Calendar for Today Stocks and bonds list many company issues

A dated calendar lists numerous securities from American Agricultural Chemical to Canadian Pacific and various railroads. It notes pfd and com shares, bond outlooks, and upcoming book closings and interest payments across multiple corporations and utilities.

State Street Topics on Securities and Balkan Market Impact

Floating supply of American securities in Europe has dwindled as Balkan war fears ease and markets stabilize. American Telephone Company nine months ending Sept 30 shows gross earnings of 31,273,860 with net 27,773,194 and rising dividends. Lake Shore reports strong quarter, while Delaware & Hudson shows a quarterly surplus drop. Boston Athletic Association bonds draw heavy demand. Hancock plans no further assessments and will fund development from earnings.

Europe Netherlands London Berlin Balkan American Telephone Company Delaware & Hudson Hancock

Prices Suffer Points in Yesterday's Markets

Summary of stock market activity with total shares traded in New York and Boston, top active issues, year to date totals, and comparisons to last year. Includes gains and losses in specific stocks, call and time money rates for New York and Boston, and miscellaneous figures.

New York Boston Steel Common Butte & Superior Lorillard Co Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Fitchburg Pref Wolverine Calumet & Hecla Ahmeek

European peace rumor lifts New York market mood

Panicky European conditions eased after reports of an Italy Turkey peace treaty. US stocks opened with declines then recovered as heavy selling paused. Notable gains appeared in anthracite shares while Canadian Pacific fluctuated. bond market remained heavy. total sales $2.25 million.

New York Europe Italy Turkey Paris Berlin London Great Northern Canadian Pacific Southern Pacific Louisville & Nashville United States Steel United States

Westinghouse Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. announces a quarterly dividend of 1 1 2 percent on its preferred stock. The dividend will be paid on Oct 15, 1912 to stockholders of record at the close of business on Sept 30.

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing New York

Local Market Activity Follows New York Toward Rights Trading

Boston traders embraced a rights driven session led by Butte & Superior and North Butte with Edison Electric rights in demand. Unsettled close attributed to stockholders liquidating to meet a $15 per share first instalment while Franklin and Indiana directors supported President Edwards’ policy on United States Smelting interests.

Boston New York Butte & Superior North Butte Granby Edison Electric Franklin and Indiana Edward United States

Boston curb market shows slim gains and declines

Alaska Gold slips to 9 dollars from 9 38 8. Boston Ely falls to 98 cents from 1.21 2. Davis Daly stabilizes near 21 2. Mexican Metals receipts rise to 65 cents from 61. Butte Central breaks 7 for first time in months. Bay State Gas trades around 20 cents. Detailed fluctuations follow: Official Sales.

Boston Alaska Davis Daly Boston Ely Butte Central Bay State Gas Alaska Eee Bingham Mines Butte Centeee Butte & Son Eeree Calaveras Corbin Op Davis Eagle & Ene Ely Nail Pete Goldfield

Local Bank Statement Reports Weekly Reserve Surplus

The current weekly bank statement compares this week with last week and shows the surplus reserve for the corresponding periods of the previous ten years in Boston and New York. The report highlights changes in reserves and trends across major cities, reflecting liquidity and financial activity.

Boston New York

World Money Markets Show Firm Tone Amid Balkan Outlook

Global money markets retain a firm tone with rates expected higher if Balkan developments push policy. New York call rates ranged near 4.3 to 5 percent, with time money for 60 to 90 days around 5 to 5.8 percent and longer maturities near 5.0 percent.

Cotton Markets Drift After Holiday Decline on European Weakness

The cotton market opened after the holiday with a sharp fall linked to weak European markets and a Liverpool slump caused by unsettled European politics. Trade interest bought the decline, selling was free, and prices eased 11 to 15 points. Southern reports are bearish as spot dealers push for lower prices amid ample offerings and weak demand.

Liverpool

Hollinger Mines Sets 3 Percent Dividend Date

Hollinger Mines Ltd declares a 3 percent dividend payable November 1 to stockholders of record as of October 25. The action specifies the payout date and the eligibility cut-off for shareholders.

Hollinger Mines, Ltd

New Haven Dividend Under 8 Percent Debate

The New York New Haven Hartford railroad dividend at 8 percent remains a live question. President Mellen says the whole system earns the rate, while others contend surplus above dividend needs is too small compared with first-class roads. A special article on these facts appears in tomorrow's Boston Post.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Mellen New Haven Boston Post

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