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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
5
The notice promotes the Province of Buenos Aires 6 bond payable in dollars in New York and redeemable at 100 with semi annual drawings of 404,912.50. It claims strong profit potential and ranks it among the best foreign securities on the market today and recommends its purchase.
A fragmented listing from Harris Forbes & Co detailing bonds and investment proposals on Pine Street near Wilh New York. It references trusts, corporate arrangements, and multiple financial figures including hundreds of thousands and tax considerations, with mentions of Pennsylvania and New York entities and various dated milestones.
In Baltimore and beyond, bond market activity shows varied quotes as dealers report unsettled trading. New York metal markets show copper and standard leads with steady lend and futures activity amid shifting spot prices.
Mexican Railroads again permit use of American cars as of January 1 1919 under a settlement with the American Railway Association. The agreement covers per diem charges and compensation for cars destroyed. About 468 American freight cars valued at roughly 288000 dollars were involved, with an initial payment of 120000 dollars by the Mexican government.
The car service division of the American Railway Association outlines a motion with no transport charge. Mexican railroads will pay repair bills to American or Canadian railways without interest and cover necessary repairs to return cars to Mexico. Damaged Mexican cars on American railways before July 1, 1919, are settled at book value less depreciation with 5 percent interest from destruction. Per diem charges canceled. Initial 25 percent payment within 30 days, rest in three equal installments semiannually. About 44 American freight cars valued at $388,000 with roughly $98,000 in interest due by Jan 1, 1921. From Jan 1, National Railways of Mexico will settle using the American per diem rate of $1 per car.
Several stockholders begin proceedings to block sale of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad to New York buyers. They contest the $96 million judgment against the company as the result of alleged conspiracy and seek to prevent confirmation of the sale. Named defendants include Equitable Trust Company of New York and multiple Western Pacific entities.
Anaconda Copper Mining Company passes a $1 quarterly dividend as a result of a weak copper market while United States Smelting and Refining trims its quarterly rate from $1.30 to $1.00. The Anaconda directors cite lowered demand, export weakness, low prices, and higher production costs as key factors. The losses for the year include charges linked to Liberty bonds and foreign government notes, with anticipated 1920 earnings near $1.5 million before reserves.
The report notes profits of 4.9 million before reserve for inventory shrinkage not exceeding 2.0 million, leaving about 7 percent earnings on the class of stock. Copper prices slipped yesterday with cash metal offered at a few cents per pound, the lowest since 1914.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Lovie T. McFadden of Pennsylvania states half the nation pays all taxes while the other half evades via $15,000,000,000 in tax exempt securities, part of about $40,000,000,000 tied to government bonds. He urges a constitutional amendment to curb tax exempt issues and calls taxation a chief congressional problem. He also criticizes luxury purchases and notes the burden’s unequal distribution across communities.
Advertisement asks if a parent has a son who has completed high school and is seeking a banking start. It promises opportunity to grow under favorable conditions and instructs to communicate with Box No. 203.
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