Island Creek Coal declares quarterly common stock dividend
The directors of Island Creek Coal Company have declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on common stock. Payment is due May 1, 1915, to holders of record at the close of business April 28, 1915. FF. W. Batchelder, Treasurer.
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United States Smelting Refining & Mining
United States Smelting, Refining & Mining Company
Batchelder
Island Creek Coal Company
FF. W. Batchelder
Dallas Electric declares preferred dividends in 1915
Dallas Electric Company of Dallas Texas announces semiannual dividends on two preferred stock series. First preferred dividend is 3.00 per share and second preferred dividend is 2.50 per share. Dividends payable April 12 1915 to stockholders of record at close of business April 2 1915. Stone Webster transfer agents.
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Preferred Capital
Dallas Electric Company
Stone & Webster
Boston Bright Spot Leads Bankers Optimism Says Wollman
W J Wollman of J S Bache & Co in Boston says the city leads the nation in shaking off war gloom and restoring prosperity. He notes cheap money, boundless credit expansion, railroads improving under higher rates, and Boston financing world trade while gaining cash from securities repurchases. He predicts a new era of prosperity aided by domestic spending and strong Boston finance. The piece also covers a German treasury note sale accepted by Chandler & Co and a drop in the dollar’s purchasing power to 70.3 cents per dollar with rising war prices.
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W. J. Wollman
J. S. Bache & Co
Boston
The
Post
New York
Federal Reserve System
Chandler & Co., Inc
Treasury
Central Trust Company of New York
United States
W. C. Foster
Irving Fisher
Yale
Money Markets and Exchange Rates Reported for March 31
The March 31 market notes show call loans at 8 to 9 1 4 percent, commercial loans 4 1 2 to 6 percent, and year money 4 4 to 5 percent. Silver in New York around 49.5 cents, Mexican dollars near 0.55, and Boston Reserve Bank standings noted. Foreign exchange steady. noon rates list sterling cables at about 4.80 to 4.803-16, demand 4.79 to 4.797, and other currencies quoted.
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New York
Boston
Widelity Trust hits new high deposits this quarter
The Widelity Trust Company reached a new high with deposits totaling $2,160,000 at quarter end. Robert W. Sanford retires from the Tucker, Anthony & Co partnership. Hancock begins shipments, sending 500 tons of rock to the Franklin mill.
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Widelity Trust Company
Robert W. Sanford
Tucker, Anthony & Co
Hancock
Franklin
Grain market report with wheat corn and oats quotes
Wheat quotes No 2 red 1.5244 No 8 red 1.5114 1.51 percent No 2 hard winter 1.531 4 No 8 hard winter 1.5214 Corn No 2 yellow 73 14 c No 8 white 71 4 c No 3 yellow 71 percent 72 c No 4 white 71 14 71 14 c No 4 yellow TO 71 14 c Oats No 2 white 57 c No 8 white 56 14 57 c No 4 white 56 57 c standard 57 4 c May wheat in outside markets Open Close Prev close 1.61 Minneapolis 1.62 1.47 rs 1.464 Peso Silescas ... 1.497 Bt ... 1.47% Kansas City 1.45 1.44 Toledo 2.0 1.64% ap 1.54 PICEVOVG water prices 1.58% are 1.53
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Erie
Goodrich
LE & W Speeeeee
Lack Steel
Lehigh Valley
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Louis Nash
Maxwell Motor
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Rumely Co
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the Texas Co
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U S Steel
West Union
W & LE
Wil-Overland
Woolworth
Cotton Markets Report Mixed Prices Across Maturing Contracts
The market shows varying cotton futures across Liverpool and New York with multiple months quoted. Prices range around 5.40 to 5.89 for Liverpool and 9.73 to 10.88 for New York with open highs and lows noted, including a 5.52 spot and 9.80 spot for select listings.
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Liverpool
New York
Bond Market Notes Notes on sewer and water bonds sold to Curtis and Sanger
Everett Massachusetts sold ten thousand dollars of four percent thirty year sewer bonds to Curtis and Sanger at 101.52. Framingham sold fifty thousand dollars of four percent water bonds to the same bankers at 100.29.
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Everett
Mass
Curtis & Sanger
Framinghard
Markets Decline In Late Dealings In 1915 Stock Lists
Market activity shows heavy turnover with Rock Island leading most active issue in New York at 103000 shares and Boston at 9039 shares. Total New York sales reach 17242800 year to date vs 22558400 last year, while Boston totals stand at 1927578 vs 1664270. Major gains include Rumely pref and Linseed Oil pref in New York. losses include May Dept Store and Lackawanna. In Boston, Fitchburg pref rises to 69 while Calumet & Hecla drops to 452.
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New York
Boston
Rock Island
May Dept
Lackawanna
Fitchburg
Calumet & Hecla
New York Market Clocks Record Volume Amid Shifting Stocks
Trading in securities set record volume since last July’s peak as high grade issues absorb, while United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Reading and other railers lag. Rock Island advances tied to April 12 meeting. Bethlehem Steel shows losses. Total stocks 745,400. bonds active $4,328,000. After hours, minimum prices abolished due to improved financial conditions post foreign trade uptick.
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New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
United States Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Reading
Trans-Continental
Rock Island
Bethlehem Steel
Northern Pacific
United States
Stock Exchange
Boston Market Ends Day Mixed After Rise in Early Trade
Boston March 31 traders saw an initial strength in stocks with Boston and Maine advancing nearly six points to 331 8 while the market closed lower than the previous session. Copper remains around 16 cents with strong exports and reduced surplus. Mason Valley Mines reports a 40000 deficit for 1914. Cities Service shows 11.28 percent common stock surplus. Cotton holds above 19 cents as sentiment improves for a lift in Southern demand.
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Boston
Maine
Mason Valley Mines Company
Cities Service Company
Boston Stock Exchange Bond Prices Report
Boston stock report lists high low and last prices for bonds on the Boston Stock Exchange for March 31 with comparisons to the previous close. The document schedules figures across securities while noting market movements and bond listings.
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Boston
Boston Stock Exchange
Metal Prices and Bond Market Oddities From New York Ledger
The report outlines copper offers in small lots for May deliveries with different grades at 16 1 2 c and 15 3 4 c, spot spelter quotes around 9 8 9 1 4 c, and East St. Louis quotes near 9 1 4 c. Lead and other metals list varied prices, with copper and aluminum specifics and several iron and coke figures. bonds show total weekly sales and year-to-date benchmarks.
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New York
Prime Lake
Calumet & Hecla Company
East St. Louis
Joplin
Boston Common Points
Birmingham
Boston
Providence
Connellsville
Boston Curb Delights Railroad Yarn in Post Magazine Preview
A playful tease invites readers to enjoy a railroad yarn in the upcoming Post Magazine feature. The note hints at storytelling flair and a Friday preview, appealing to fans of transport lore and period journalism.
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Sriday Post
Pan American Meeting Date Delayed to May 24
Washington March 31 An announcement states the Pan American financial conference will be held May 24 instead of May 10 due to Secretary McAdoo illness. Latin American representatives have been notified. McAdoo remains in bed after an appendicitis operation but directs conference arrangements.
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Washington
McAdoo
Mayor Curley Declined Chicago Railroad Trip Invitation
The legislative committee on metropolitan affairs refused Mayor Curley’s invite to join him to Chicago to inspect railroad terminal facilities. Senator James Cavanagh said a long standing joint rule bars committees from traveling at Commonwealth expense. The committee reportedly favored going, but the Mayor said a person named Mr. Smith would pay for the trip.
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Curley
Legislative Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Chicago
James Cavanagh
Everett
Commonwealth
Mr. Smith
Auto Jumps Into Field Near Fenway. Driver Uninjured
A small auto operated by Miller Chase of 10 Simms Road Winchester veered onto the Brookline Avenue sidewalk near Boylston Street in Fenway and plunged about five feet into a field. Chase was tossed from the seat but remained uninjured.
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Simms Road
Winchester
Brookline Avenue
Boylston Street
Fenway
Chase
Dinner for Five for 82 Cents Shown in Next Sunday Post
A Sunday Post feature promises readers a practical guide to feeding five people for 82 cents. The article outlines budget minded planning and simple strategies for inexpensive meals.
Mason Valley Mines Company Annual Report Highlight
The Mason Valley Mines Company releases its annual statement for the year ended December 31, 1914, with figures showing revenue and expenses compared to 1913. The report lists large totals and notes changes in various accounts, indicating financial movements across the two years.
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Maxon Valley Mines Company
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