Bethlehem Steel Tariff Fears Amid Dividend Boost and Plant Purchases
Bethlehem Steel Company under Charles M. Schwab warned that tariff cuts could ruin the business, yet in the past year the firm resumed 5 percent dividends on preferred stock, sold over 15 million dollars in bonds, bought Fore River plants, and expanded existing facilities. Stocks, bonds, and Massachusetts Electric yield discussions highlight market conditions and the risk of preferred stock under the 1920 cash payment plan.
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Bethlehem Steel Company
Charles M. Schwab
Washington
Bethlehem Steel
Fore River
Massachusetts Electric Preferred
The
Post
Voluntary Association
Tampa Electric declares dividend No 34 for stockholders
Tampa Electric Company announces a quarterly dividend of 2.50 per share on its capital stock. The dividend is payable May 15, 1918, to stockholders of record at the close of business May 1, 1913. Stone & Webster act as transfer agents.
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Tampa Electric Company
Stone & Webster
Sierra Pacific Electric Company
Sierra Pacific Electric Declares Preferred Dividend No. 15
Sierra Pacific Electric Company of Nevada declares a quarterly preferred dividend of 1.50 per share payable May 1 1918 to holders of record at close of business April 23 1918.
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Sierra Pacific Electric Company
Cotton Market News Apr 28 May Delivery Notices
The market was smothered with May delivery notices but failed to improve the tone. Fluctuations were wide and transactions liberal as new crop months appeared. most crop advices were favorable including Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee as per the Journal of Commerce report.
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Journal of Commerce
Arkansas
Lousiana
Tennessee
Bankers Offer Tacoma Bonds Refunding Issue
A syndicate led by A. B. Leach & Co EB H Rollins & Sons N W Halsey & Co and Continental & Commercial Trust Savings Bank offers 2 100 000 City of Tacoma Washington refunding 5 percent bonds maturing June 1 1914 to June 1 1938 at yields 4 75 percent These bonds are legal for savings banks in New York Maine New Hampshire Vermont and New Jersey and eligible for Postal Savings Bank deposits Previously Tacoma bonds traded around 4 percent yield near 110 plus interest.
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State of
Washington
New York City
New York
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Jersey
A. B. Leach & Co
Eb, H. Rollins & Sons
N.W. Halsey & Co
Conttinental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
City of
Tacoma
Wash
Boston Curb Market News Surges on Alaska Gold
Alaska Gold dominated yesterday's curb market trading in Boston with prices sliding from 12 percent to 12 and closing at 1214. Other notable movers included Butte Central Mexican Metals and Davis Daly as detailed fluctuations followed.
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Alaska
Butte Central
Mexican Metals
Davis Daly
Traders Reveal Points in Yesterdays Markets
Market totals show New York sales at 385,700 shares and Boston at 23,224. Reading leads New York by activity with 85,800 shares. Copper Range tops Boston gains at 43, Calumet & Hecla leads losses. Call and time money rates shift differently in New York and Boston.
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New York
Boston
Reading
Steel Common
Liggett & Myer
Am. Agri. Chem
Calumet & Hecla
New York Market Opens with Sharp Selloff and Partial Rebound
An early trading decline sent prices to new lows as heavy selling swept the market. After an hour activity steadied and a partial rally followed, with London and arbitrage buyers supporting a late turn. Bond activity showed weakness with Interborough stock leading declines.
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York
London
Interborough Metropolitan
United States
Wall Street Notes From Boston Market Report
The Boston market showed light dealings with hesitant trading. Amalgamated swung to a near 114 point gain then closed slightly down. Hayden Stone issues Pond Creek and Island Creek fell to near their lows as Boston and Maine hit a new low. Other rails and industries stayed firm, led by Telephone Steel and New Haven. Giroux Consolidated strengthened on favorable earnings comments, leaving the close irregular in tone.
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Boston
Amalgamated
Pond Creek
Island Creek
Boston & Maineqain
Telephone, Steel and
New Haven
Giroux Consolidated
Bond Market Report Apr 28 Shows Mixed Convertible Activity
New York notes detail Baltimore and Ohio and Atchison convertibles held. Government bonds closed with varied levels as traders weighed selling pressure after a smoky session. Names like Dupont, Reading, and T and T appear among prices and issues.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Atchison Convertibles
New
New York Stocks Mixed Amid Small Gains
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange shows mixed moves with several issues edging higher. Investors keep cautious as market indices hover near opening levels and midday activity reflects modest gains across major sectors.
Ex-dividend and rights notes on Arizona market moves
Ex-rights activity noted with total sales 23,224 shares and bonds of 23,000. Rights traded 2,466 as investors track dividend and market movements amid 11 raat Ace Ru and Am Zine ass Sane HH 795 Arisona.
Moors and Cabot Report on a Utility Company
The firm notes the company serves more than twenty five communities with a combined population over 400 000 offering light heat power and transportation. Surplus earnings are about three times the stock dividends and rise steadily. Depreciation is declared arbitrary with 160 000 last year and 200 000 this year. Map and earnings statement available on request.
Chicago Market Bid and Quotations in Mixed Bond and Stock List
A fragmented market quotation shows bids and asked prices across railroads, steel and chemical shares, bonds, and commodities. The list includes Armour 44s at 90, Rys 5s at 100 to 101, Ch Rys 15s at 98 to 98, do 48 SA at 93 to 94, and various rail and industrial names with fractional yields and recent changes.
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C Line
Ealt Ohio
Beth Steel Peetene
Chicago
Beth Steel Pf
Bklyn RT
Fereeneres
Dss&apf
Erie Ist
Oss Rae
Sneer
At&t Ovt
Ster Eeeseere
KCM& Gas
Awapene New Yorks
Ors
Kansas City
Baeee
Le&w
Pneu
Detroit
Stan
Hs&m Pt
Booth Fish
Pet Canal & D
Nat Carn
Rais
Pneu Tool
el Ry
Qkr Oats
Subway
Swift &Co
Teleph
West Stone
ONO
Armour
Boston Elevated and Brooklyn Rapid Transit Compared
The Post analyzes earnings versus investment for Boston Elevated and Brooklyn Rapid Transit. It notes Boston Elevated’s permanent investment rose 120 percent in ten years while earnings rose 46 percent. BRT increased permanent investment 42 percent and earnings 84 percent, suggesting Boston built ahead too rapidly. A follow up will compare operating viewpoints.
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The
Post
Boston Elevated
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Boston
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