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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
16
The Associated Trust led by F. F. Blanchard invites investors with $100 to $10,000 and savers with $5 to $50 to join a practical financial democracy. Claiming safety, high earning power, and advantages, it urges immediate investigation by mail or in person from 141 Milk St Boston Mass.
Butte and Superior for the first ten avs in October produced 3,993,036 pounds of zinc in concentrates, down 275,000 pounds from the prior ten days. The first ten avs yielded 1,149 tons per day with a recovery of 0.28 percent and concentrates at 49.98 percent. Four days exceeded 1,200 tons daily, with one day at 1,300 tons on Sept 30. South Utah Mines and Smelters produced 249,323 pounds of copper in September, the largest since 1912, compared with 192,877 pounds a year earlier when the property had closed for a strike. A special meeting of Public Service Investment Company stockholders in Portland Oct 30 will vote on a capital increase of 2 million dollars, with 16,000 preferred and 10,000 common shares added, bringing authorized capital to 3,000,000 preferred and 3,000,000 common.
The foreign exchange market was a shade easier today with afternoon rates for sterling cables at 4.8605 dollars, 4.9555 on demand, 4.8560 for sixty days, and 4.82 to 4.8135 for commercial bills. Francs quoted at 5.205, marks at 0.947, guilders at 0.401, less 1 18.
Dividend announcements from Champion Copper Wampanoag Keystone Crocker Wheeler Connecticut Railway West Pennsylvania Railways Railways Company General United Drygoods H B Clafin New England Cotton Yarn Parrott Gold Silver Copper Mexican Telephone Peoples Gas Light & Coke United Merchants Realty list per share percentages dates and record holders for upcoming payments. Stockholders to receive earnings on specified dates with record dates noted.
Copper on the New York Metal Exchange showed no trades with spot and futures steady as electrosycle range 16.59 to 16.87 and 16.75 17.00 for Lake casting. Tin steady 40.20 to 40.50 with December 40.15 40.45. lead weak at 4.35 bid. spelter quiet with 45.25 5.55. antimony dull with Cookson’s at 30. Tron unchanged.
The Taon Fill Consolidated reports a commercial ore body eight inches wide with an average over 100 ounces of silver per ton was recently encountered at the Hangingwall incline.
Market notes show most prices higher with sharp drops for Adams Express and Canadian Pacific receipts. City of Boston bond issue success. New York and Boston totals for sales and shares indicate active trading with Sears Roebuck and Osceola Consolidated among notable gainers while Rutland R R pref slides. Call and time money rates vary by city.
Stocks regained some ground in early trading but a late wave of selling erased most gains. British and European demand supported U S steel and copper issues while Southern Pacific Canadian Pacific and United States Rubber remained under pressure. New Haven led rail gains on Massachusetts commission debenture news amid mixed bond activity and a $1,800,900 par value of sales.
Boston trading mixed as New Haven rose briefly but faded to 88 after opening at 89. Traders shifted to Butte & Superior and other issues while the Pullman report showed strong gross and modest net gains. Champion Copper declared another 1 dividend, and United States Envelope spinoff action remained uncertain.
Holders of 5 percent bonds receive circulars approving Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railways takeover of St. Louis Rocky Mountain and Pacific Company for 3 million in Atchison bonds and 50 000 dollars in cash. The holding company also runs coal mines and coking plants in New Mexico. The plan guarantees 120000 dollars annual income from the 3 million Atchison bonds, enabling bond retirement or reinvestment in savings bank eligible securities. Boston sold 4 148 million dollars of 4 1 2 percent bonds at 101 44 yielding 4 13 percent, the highest rate since 1906. Prices for grain and cotton ease with wheat at 84 14, corn at 67 18, oats at 38 58, and cotton at 15.00.
A Wall Street Journal analysis argues that stock comparisons misleadingly show a bad year for business under Wilson. It notes that September generally trails October in activity, cites record rail and export figures, and explains rising failures and tight money as part of broader economic pressures. It also critiques discounts on foreign central banks and government credit.
United States Government bonds closed 14 higher on the coupon 2s with steady general market. Key dealings centered on American Telephone and Baltimore and Ohio convertible 44s and United States Steel ds as trading intensity appeared on select issues in New York.
Former Governor Curtis Guild called for nationalizing all present State laws at the Boston Boot and Shoe Club. He argued the Constitution supports a unified national law, urged a single system of incorporation, and warned that local charters enable unfair rates and unequal treatment across states. He linked this to national priorities and the need for a common standard of civilization.
Fourteen vessels, including four beam trawlers, brought large catches at the wharf yesterday. Haddock topped 294,500 pounds with cod 47,150, hake 58,000, pollock 15,200, cask 54,000, scrod haddock 15,000, while several steamers reported loads of cusk and other fish. Dealers quoted prices vary by species as ships sailed and preparations for upcoming sailings continue.
The annual dinner of Sellers, Phillips & Co. Inc. was held at the Georgian Hotel. Guests included William A. Hamilton of New York Charles M. Padula of Worcester and William E. Soule of the Boston Post. Also present were S Walter Wales of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and Commodore Harry Phelps US Navy retired.
Shipping news lists steamers Arabic Br Finch from Liverpool to Queenstown anchored off, Coastwise traffic to New York and Newport News, schooners Princess Br tverett and Anne Lord from North Bay, multiple vessels cleared for Antwerp Rotterdam Havana Buenos Ayres and St John, along with sailings to New York Baltimore and Norfolk. Cleared ships include Marquette Amsterdyk Sachem Greenbrier and Langstad with cargoes to Port Limon and Havana.
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