Bond offer to small investors yields over five percent
An advertisement promotes bonds in denominations of 500 250 and 100 dollars aimed at small investors. It claims a yield above five percent and notes the bonds are free of Federal income tax.
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
4
An advertisement promotes bonds in denominations of 500 250 and 100 dollars aimed at small investors. It claims a yield above five percent and notes the bonds are free of Federal income tax.
The notice outlines dividend declarations by Sheffield Farms Slawson Decker Co and related entities. It lists semi annual and quarterly dividends, payment dates around July 1, 1896, and record dates for shareholders. Also notes cashiers and treasurers signing, with details of the paying agents and transfer of preferred stock.
A three month strike by Teamsters and structural iron workers threatens to halt construction in the port area as talks on wage differences fail. John McGee, chair of the New York and New Jersey Marine Arbitration Board, has been urged by the union to represent in arbitration. The Meade company has refused offers and media requests.
The H B Claflin Company suspension triggered liquidation and a broad market pullback as banking support faltered. The note-based financing model faced renewed scrutiny amid slack business, with expectations of further credit tightening and potential relief through rediscount reforms. European centers held steadier as London and Paris see gold flows and finance monitors eye future crops and policy shifts.
Banks report gold holdings up by about 24 million marks as exports and tax payments shift currency flows. Earle adds 11 million more in gold, lifting totals since January to around 80 million. Exchange rates edge up with semiannual settlements abroad and possible Bank of France rate cuts. Money remains easy but firmer, call loans hover near 2 percent, with renewals at 1 to 1.5 percent. commercial paper activity largely paused after the Claflin failure and then modestly resumes. Surplus reserves at Clearing House fall to about 31 million, deposits and loans shrink, with tax payments and gold exports offsetting interior currency shipments.
The Bache Review urges immediate action from President Wilson to raise all railroad freight rates by at least 5 percent and restore railroad credit. It calls for an official ICC announcement to approve rate increases and for a high level tariff commission to fix flaws in the tariff bill and guide efficient, workable policy.
June 24 Reserve Bank Organization Committee reports only 488 nominations for six directors per twelve banks totaling 72 seats. Despite 7000 banks voting, District 3 led with 112 nominations while District 5, covering DC to parts of WV, submitted 30. There are 475 national banks in District 5.
Washington June 27 Fifty state banks and trust companies have qualified for membership in Federal reserve banks versus 7 500 national banks. The small number reflects state laws hindering stock ownership in other corporations. Only twenty states allow possible membership without law changes. Kentucky and South Carolina passed enabling acts since the act. New Mexico and Montana allow trust companies but not state banks to join. No effort was made to recruit state institutions. demand existed among some that met requirements.
A Massachusetts corporation named Marshall's Inc is formed to acquire North American Hat in the New England Pur Company Bristol County Fat Works and Old Colony Hat Company. The capital is $700,000 with $200,000 in common stock.
Weekly stock roundup shows share totals and price ranges for 1913 and 1914, listing highs lows and final figures across industrials and bank stocks. Notable banks and trusts notes include changes in price and market activity, with currency and sector movements reflected in the week’s summary.
Paris notes a national loan of 161 million dollars slated for July 7 at 91 price with a 4 percent income tax and new transfer tax on industrial securities. The new 2 percent rente is redeemable in 25 years and traded amid market weakness, while old 4 percent bonds slip. Tax changes provoke capital movement and concern among financiers, with experts warning on tax evasion fears. Directors across Fall River announce small dividends, totaling 20,000 on 1.6 million capital across Richard Borden Manufacturing and Weetamoe Mills.
The weekly cure table outlines a 7 percent cumulative dividend for held bonds. Mortgage word bonds will be issued at the stated rate, with proceeds totaling $300,000. Officers listed include James Marshall as president and Robert Marshall as vice president, with Percy C. Guttre as treasurer. Directors are Enel J. Charlton Edward Barker Simeon Borden and Richard P. Borden.
The Chicago Great Western Railroad reports May gross operating revenue of 1,090,016 dollars, down by 37,229 from the prior period, with net operating revenue after expenses at 108,868 dollars, down 596,852 from last year. Eleven months ended May show total gross revenue incomplete in the provided text.
London and European markets faced suspended trading last week as Irish, Mexican, and Far East tensions combined with the Claflin failure. Optimism centers on forthcoming autumn money ease with gold reserves near 200 million dollars. France Russia and Germany hold large gold stocks, while U S concerns include a domestic downturn tied to policy and railroads.
A Navy Department report from Captain Coffman shows rapid food aid to Salem Mass within two hours of Governor Walsh's request. Three thousand pounds of bread were distributed with seven thousand more later, plus eleven tons of provisions. Governor Walsh praised the navy's promptness and value of the service.
A memorial service for Street Cleaning Department workers drew about 2000 people to St Anthony of Padua Church in Manhattan. Commissioner Fetherston led the procession, a department band played, and Father Aniceto Simical spoke in English while Father Steven Simi spoke in Italian. Sixty one department members died in the past year, distributed across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, with a call for continued dedication to public health and city sanitation.
The second week of Paul J Rainey’s African hunt pictures begins at the Casino this afternoon with new scenes of Wandarobos war dances and veldt marches. Rainey is surprised by a delegation of boys who saw him off on the steamer and presented him with a hunting knife. proceeds go to the Newsboys Fund.
Mallory Line announced a new freighter Nechel, launched at Newport News, will enter service between New York and Galveston within seven months. The 421 foot vessel displaces 11 000 tons with a 15 foot beam and features a large forward hatch, four overhead hatches, winches, booms and a derrick. Ventilation system upgrades designed for cargo and perishables are included in the ship’s decks and holds.
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