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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
16
Amid naval conflict, traders pivot from war news to auto stock activity and merger talk. Capitalization plans for major mergers rise by 100 million, prompting caution as prices soar and risk of rapid reversals looms.
A distressed person described as a waif was aided by nearby volunteers and law enforcement. Responders secured shelter and provided medical checks while authorities coordinated ongoing support arrangements. Community members organized donations and offered temporary housing as investigations continued.
Exchange rates listed for New York domestic centres with discounts and premiums at Paris London Chicago Montreal and San Francisco. Rates show 25c discount for oston par 15q 10c discount for J Louis 2c premium in San Francisco and 1.874% premium for Montreal. Silver and bar silver in London and New York quoted with irregular figures 664c and arte Mexican dollars 514 56c.
Yesterday Saturday Bid Asked Bid Asked American Can 125 140 125 130 American Cigar pf 90% 1003 9919 100% Conley Foth 32606 6806825 BO 5 4 Youn .1%0 yeaa in 1% Johnson Tin F. & M1280 145 ion 145 MacAndrews & F.173 1738 108 178 MacAndrews & F. pf.100 as 100 as the Rico-Am Teb.2% 235 226 338 pi. J. Reynolds Tec.460 410 60 470
London stocks firmed as later naval battle reports lifted sentiment. British funds led with consol gains while shares in shipping iron steel and Marconi remained supported. American securities eased, Canadian Pacific softer, but close showed steadier tone amid plentiful money and heavy Treasury and Exchequer bond activity. Spain’s exchange fell further to 22.70 pesetas per dollar.
Representatives of International Mercantile Marine stockholders and the American International Corporation discussed a reorganization plan, with British government ratification likely needed. Motor and auto stock enthusiasm surged on mergers chatter while Bethlehem Steel outlined a $70 million three year expansion. Newfoundland considers a $5 million 5 percent bond issue in New York as British provinces shift financing to the United States.
Market notes indicate robust demand in the Consolidated Exchange with moto stocks like Studebaker and Maxwell among leaders. Special ward movements and Mexican property interests appear in demand alongside diverse listings across mining stocks and industrials.
The clipping catalogs numerous bonds and issue codes with yields and par values, listing entities such as Penn, Marine, Steel, Laclede Gas, Norfolk & Western, Union Pacific, and Pacific Lines. It shows varied maturities, coupons, and prices across corporate, rail, and utility issues, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Closing bids and asks show varied prices across government bonds and numerous corporate and utility issues. Notable entries include United States Gov bonds at 6 percent after stocks, Amoco, Anheuser Busch, Citicorp, Detroit Edison, General Electric and many others with bid and ask levels, reflecting market activity and liquidity.
A partial listing of NYC bond issues shows bid and ask yields by series and maturity from 1916 through the 1950s, with percentages indicating price quotes and several dated notes. The table includes multiple issue dates and terms, reflecting market pricing practices of the era.
The report presents net high low last and daily range data for fifty stocks across railroads industrials and utilities. It includes monthly and yearly ranges with high low and last prices, noting figures dated through June and providing to date totals and indices for 1914 1915 and 1916.
Advertisement from The New York Times promotes a full clothbinder titled Ready for Reference priced at $1.25. It describes Tempt with order as a feature and promises facts and figures for investors to consult at hand.
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