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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1912

Page

14

JHE Steel Dividend and Earnings Outlook

The piece analyzes United States Steel Corporation earnings to assess the safety of its 5 percent common dividend. It notes a six month deficit of $6.235 million against $43 million earned, forecasts second-half earnings around $67 million, and a potential $7 per share surplus above the $5 dividend. It traces historical per-share earnings and dividends, suggesting substantial intrinsic value backed by assets.

United States Steel Corporation Steel Corporation

Steel common as barometer of national prosperity in 1910s

The article discusses Steel common stock and unfilled tonnage as a gauge of future profits. It traces price, capacity, and earnings history from 1904 through 1912, noting how price trends and tonnage volumes foreshadow outcomes. It links stock performance to overall business health and the government's dissolution suit.

Tennessee Coal & Iron Company Gary Steel Trust Steel Common Quly Seeges Steel Corporation Woolworth Company

State Street Topics on Balkan Bonds and China Profits

The market steadied after a sharp Monday break as London quotes held near parity. Balkan bond debts total over 300 million dollars, with Greek and Turkish issues lagging. China stock hits a high as dividend talk surfaces. Utah Copper output falls during a strike, while Sears Roebuck plans new subsidiaries across several states.

Balkans Balkan States Turkey

Calendar for Today Books Open Chesapeake & Ohio for mtg

Calendar notes book openings for today include Chesapeake and Ohio for a meeting. Meetings listed include New York New Haven Hartford Toledo St Louis and Western line groups.

Chesapeake & Ohio Mtg New York New Haven & Hartford Toledo, St. Louis & Western

Mining notes show copper yields and ore processing figures

During Oct 7 to 14 Mason Valley Mines treated 8155 tons of rock, 7289 tons ore, yielding 631 tons matte and 449 438 pounds copper. Copper Range gains from ground enrichment at Baltic and Trimountain. Mayflower and Old Colony drilling cited. Shipments from Old Hickory mine rise, October copper 2 1 2 percent and iron 41 percent. railroad authority allows Point Shirley Street Railway stock purchase for 25 000.

China Mason Valley Mines Company Baltic Trimountain Old Hickory Majestic Mines Company General Development Company Dad Copper Company Yavapai County Arizona Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Point Shirley

Money Market Stable With Heavy Commercial Paper Demand

Money markets show little change as commercial paper stays strong at 6 1 2 to 6 percent with bulk activity. Monday’s bank statement shows loan declines of nearly 3 million and deposits rise of 3.367 million, aided by last week’s bond issuances. Surplus rose to 1.127 million. New York surplus stands at 6.658 million. Local reserves ratio sits at 25.9 percent. actual reserves 28.5 percent, vs 26.4 and 28.1 percent last week. In New York call money ruled at 5 percent with term rates 5 1 2 to 53 4 percent across the board.

New York Call Money

Metal Markets Oct 22 Aches In Prices Across Metals

The Metal Exchange shows softer copper and lead with price slips for tin and steady to mixed futures. London market notes lead and copper gains and tin weakness, while spot and futures prices reflect a cautious tone across copper, tin, lead, and spelter.

Ava London M. B

Dividend Declarations By Massachusetts and Other Firms

Lists semi annual and quarterly dividend declarations from firms including Massachusetts Gas Co Bobbin & Shuttle Edison Illuminating Co and Tampa Electric Co. with amounts 2 175 125 250 and 4 dollars respectively. payment dates and record dates vary from Oct to Nov. books close dates noted for several issuers.

Massachusetts Gas Co U.S. Bobbin & Shuttle Co J. G. Brill Co Lowell Electric Light Corporation Stone & Webster Tampa Electric Co Luther Manufacturing Co Merchants’ Manufacturing Co Edison Elect Illuminating Co Brockton

Market Reports Show Yesterday's Stock Activity Across Cities

New York total sales 473100 shares and Boston 31430. Most active in New York steel common 94400. Boston most active North Butte Mining 3115. Year to date New York 106561000 shares and Boston 9547494. Comparisons to last year New York 97285600 and Boston 5072897. Major gains Lorillard Co in New York and Galveston Houston Elec in Boston. losses Sloss Sheffield and Ahmeek Mining. Call money New York 4 7 8 to 5 pct. Boston 5 1/2 pct. Time money New York 5 1/4 to 5 3/4 pct. Boston 5 1/4 to 6 pct.

New York Boston Steel Common North Butte Mining Lorillard Co Sloss-Sheffield Galveston-Houston Elec Ahmeek Mining

Balkans War Drives New York Stock Market Flux

The New York market moved on Balkan war news with early declines giving way to scattered gains in coalers Union Pacific and Amalgamated Copper. London bought U S Steel, Amalgamated Copper, and other speculative favorites while European markets remained uneasy. Call loans rose to 5 percent as local banks faced a $6 million drain to the sub treasury amid a dull time-money market.

New York Balkans London United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Paris Berlin Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Steel China Lehigh Valley Sub-Treasury United States

Market Summary: China Leads Gains as Wolverine Dips

The Boston market opening showed price strength despite limited new buying. China moved from 45 to 47 1 8, best since listing here, while Wolverine fell to 71 the lowest since 1904 amid light trading. Smelting slipped, Steel and Boston & Maine rose, leaving an irregular close and lingering liquidation chatter.

Boston China New York Wolverine Steel Common Boston & Maine

Local curb market shows mixed activity across metals

Yesterday's local curb market featured Boston Curb Eagle Blue Bell around 13 8, Utah Metals Mining near 13 8, and Raven Copper near 32 cents. Amalgamated Nevada dipped to 1 cent, its lowest figure, with Germany Mining around 158 and Nevada Douglas Alaska Gold and Lion Hill posting nominal totals and small changes. Official sales details follow.

Eagle ‘& Blue Bell Utah Metals Mining Raven Copper Nevada Germany Douglas Alaska Gold Lion Hill

Reorganization of United States Motor firms stated to creditors

A notice to security holders and other creditors of United States Motor Company and allied firms informs of reorganization efforts. It covers Alden Sampson Manufacturing, Brush Runabout, Columbia Motor Car, Dayton Motor Car, and Maxwell Briscoe Motor, and addresses holders of both preferred and common stock.

United States Motor Company Alden-Sampson Manufacturing Company Brush Runabout Company Columbia Motor Car Company Dayton Motor Car Company and Maxwell-Briscoe Motor

Plan of Reorganization Endorsed by Merchandise Creditors

The Merchandise Creditors Committee of United States Motor Company approves the Plan and Agreement of Reorganization and urges creditors to accept and promptly deposit their claims. Dated New York October 15 1912. Members include Wm H Crosby G L RC 23 W Herbert Robinson Benjamin 8 Dean J Henry Smith Sidney 8 Meyers.

United States Motor Company Central Trust Company OF New York Wall Street New York City Columbia Motor Car Company George W. Davison ES H. Sabin Charl Benjamin Strong, Jr Albert H. Wiggin Neal Rantoul Elisha Williams Joline Larkin & Rathbone A. Spottswood Campbell WM. H. Crosby G. L

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