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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1915
Page
16
War order driven gains in equipment stocks spark predictions of $100 to $200 earnings, yet brokers warn of thin margins and possible sharp downdraft. The six major firms show inflated prices, with only American Car & Foundry and New York Air Brake paying steady dividends, while most face prior liens and maturing notes.
New York market moves broad and feverish with war contract stocks leading early gains. Baldwin Locomotive tops with a 363-8 intraday rise, closing up 141-4, while General Motors and Bethlehem Steel post notable advances. Bond activity remains strong as investors digest war-related prospects and a large NY City bond issue nears finalization.
Traders note that equipment companies gain from large war orders plus domestic business. Projected per share earnings for firms like New York Air Brake Baldwin Locomotive American Car & Foundry and American Locomotive surge beyond prior years. Bankers warn investors not to overextend in a volatile war market while dividends may rise or be maintained.
Daily market summary shows heavy dealings with total New York sales at 1,662,300 shares and Boston 46,515 shares. The most active New York issue was Steel common at 155,400 shares while in Boston American Zinc led with 8,807 shares. Year to date totals reach 112,345,800 New York and 8,209,749 Boston. Compared with last year New York sold 46,500,900 and Boston 3,268,807 shares. Major gains include Baldwin Locomotive in New York from 1414 to 128 and Mergenthaler in Boston from 634 to 179. notable losses are Crex Carpet in New York from 9 to 40 and Norwich & Worcester in Boston from 7 to 138.
Boston market notes a mixed session with prices mostly lower. Anaconda dividends dampen copper shares while American Zinc climbs on high grade ore used for munitions. Little Sante Fe shows heavy activity from two large New York buyers. United States Smelting weak after dividend pause and Mexico plant concerns. Utah Metals leads curb market gains with listing plans anticipated.
Boston stock report lists high and low prices with a comparison to the prior close. Lynn Mass awarded a temporary loan of 100000 dollars due April 6 1916 to Curtis and Sanger at 2.47 percent discount and 75 cent premium. Other bidders included Blake Bros Co Cropley Mc Garagle Co Loring Tolman Tupper Central National Bank of Fn N Bond Goodwin Solomon Bros Hutler and R L Day Co.
The report lists multiple bond issues and trading figures across issuers like Inter Marine, Union Pacific, and St. Louis based lines. It notes totals for the day totaling 5,438,000 sold with declines versus prior sessions and a weekly comparison, while year to date activity stands at 594,900,000 against 45,873,000 a year ago.
International Mercantile Marine shares weakened with preferred slipping to 30 34. Standard Oil of New Jersey rose and crossed the 500 mark. Torpedo Boat made a solid advance amid a broad market move.
Classified line lists multiple securities and holdings including pfd and com shares from several companies. Entries reference Massachusetts Breweries Naumkeag Steam Cotton rights Fairbanke Co Laconia Car Midwest Oil American Brass U S Envelope Amer Invest Sec U S Worsted and related preferred and common stocks with quantities.
C E Schaf president of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway was named ancillary receiver in New York Aug by the Federal Court in St Louis. The appointment followed the Railway Steel Spring Company claim of 16609 and alleges substantial assets including securities worth millions are in this district.
The Chesapeake 2 Ohio Annual Report shows a 4.24 percent stock yield, down from 4.70 percent in the prior year. The figures reflect performance and payout changes in the investment portfolio.
Dividend notices from United States Smelting Refining and Mining Company inform shareholders of quarterly stock payments, payable to record holders. The notices detail payment dates and share eligibility, reflecting corporate distribution communications to investors.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a date October 15, 1915 and a business closing action involving Batchel der. The readable text references a store closing at business close and a name Batchel der, suggesting a legal or notice item about a payroll or inventory action.
The Oakland Street Improvement Bond Company of Oakland California offers 7 percent California street improvement tax free bonds. These bonds have been issued by California municipalities for over 22 years and take priority over mortgages judgments and other liens. They represent loans of 10 to 25 percent of real estate value and when secured by the same property the real estate loan becomes a second mortgage. Legal investments for California savings banks. Denominations are $100 $5 and $1000. They yield 7 percent.
Bureau of Insular Affairs of the War Department will receive bids into Det. 14 for 700000 4 per cent Porto Rican bonds. Of this amount 300000 matures serially from 1919 to 1935 and 400000 serially from 1955 to 1958.
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