Market activity picks up as prices rise in brisk session
The market showed increased activity with rising prices and stronger demand, led by Union Pacific on a regular 10 percent dividend basis and broad confidence among bankers. Foreign bonds remained solid, Liberty bonds recovered, and money rates stayed firm around 6 percent as treasury certificates distribute. Atlantic Gulf surged to a yearly high, while General Motors prices slipped from profit taking after sharp gains since November.
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Commission House
Union Pacific
Washington
Treasury
General Motors
Quincy
Anaconda
Utah
Boston Stocks Hi Cones Quotation Report
Boston Feb 15 report lists today’s high bond quotations and net area amendments for investors. The notice details market movements, with emphasis on bonds and related financial instruments observed in morning sessions.
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Boston
Library Bureau posts record year as assets rise and profits surge
The Library Bureau’s year ending December 31 1917 shows earnings above prior years with current assets totaling 2 517 747 and fixed assets 2 222 508. Liabilities fell to 757 912 and bonded debt to 173 800 while surplus jumped to 808 642 from 393 691. Separately Union Light Heat and Power of Covington Kentucky seeks 1 560 000 in two year 6 percent first mortgage notes at 96 34 yielding 7 34 percent due February 15 1920. Net earnings for the year reached 303 94 thousand, nearly triple the prior year.
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United States Steel
Library Bureau
A. B. Yaach & Co., Inc
Field, Richards & Co
National Bank of Cincinnati
Union Light, Heat & Power Company
Covington
Market Report Shows Broad Gains Across Stocks and Bonds
The market runs higher with gains of 1 to 3 points across leading stocks and Liberty bonds showing strength. Rails are active and robust while General Motors moves against the trend, down 3 percent, with a strong local list supporting overall optimism.
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Liberty Bonds
General Motors
Market Highlights Yesterday and Year to Date
Total sales in New York reached 644800 shares and Boston 18219 shares with Steel leading New York activity at 103700 shares and Ventura the Boston leader at 1915 shares. Year to date from Jan 1 1918 to now shows New York 20072500 shares and Boston 420750 shares, vs last year 29417524 in New York and 1519399 in Boston. Notable gains include Reading in New York list from 414 to 411 and Calumet & Hecla in Boston from 5 to 455, while Montana Power fell to 67 in New York and Am Ag Chem dropped to 86 in Boston.
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New York
Boston
Steel
Ventura
Reading 2d Pref
Montana Power
Calumet & Hecla
Am. Ag. Chem
Peace rumors lift New York market amid big stock demand
In New York on February 15 rumors of peace sparked broad demand for investment stocks and Liberty bonds while British and French bonds rose modestly. Mexico ties and rail improvements supported gains with United States Steel leading the rise as total sales reached 675 000 shares.
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New York
Mexico
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Atlantic Gulf and Marine
American International Corporation
Washington
U. S
Market Totals Highlight Atlantic Gulf And Rail Stocks
Boston market notes United Fruit up to 129 and United States Smelting up a point. Zinc stocks American Zinc and Butte & Superior rise on War Industries Board shelter price fix. Boston & Maine climbs to 2434 reflecting rail optimism though dividends unlikely. Booth Fisheries hits a new high since listing. United States Envelope reports earnings 90 percent on 750000 common stock. 1916 earnings were 195 percent. Bond note instalment on Cuban Portland Cement due.
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United Fruit
United States
American Zinc
Butte & Superior
War Industries Board
Boston & Maine
Boston &Maine
Booth Fisheries
United States Envelope
Boston Stock Exchange
New England
New York Exchange
New York
Metropolitan Trust Guardian Appointed for Enemy Alien Funds
The custodian of enemy alien funds named the Metropolitan Trust as a depository for the accounts and assets in question, authorizing safeguarding and administration under applicable wartime controls.
Money Markets and Foreign Exchange Snapshot
Feb 15 current prices show brokers loans at 6 percent and outside call loans at 6 percent. Commercial paper 6 percent, year money 6 percent, bar silver and Mexican dollars noted. New Yale bar silver quoted, London bar silver listed. Clearing house figures for New York and Boston reported, with Sub Treasury credit totals and foreign exchange rates showing easier sterling and firmer Swiss francs with afternoon bankers' rates.
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Draft Call May Or June Sparks Military Staffing Debate
The provost marshal general urges bypassing state apportionment to call any number from any state. General Crowder wants 21 year olds registered since last June included in the next draft. Baker backs six month appropriations and warns against overexpansion. Baker to brief Congress again Wednesday after touring camps tonight.
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War Department
France
Draft plans delay 500000 men until May or June
Secretary Baker tells the committee the next draft of 500000 men will not be called before May and perhaps June. He notes most draftees will come from country districts to avoid hurting spring farming. The plan foresees 16 increments as cantonments ready, aiming for about 2200000 Americans in service abroad and at home.
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Landsman
Waterfront Calendar For February 16 1296th Day Of War
Weather and astronomical notes mixed with war timeline. Includes U S in war days count 317, year day 47, winter days remaining 82, and time-of-day forecasts with tides and moon phases February 25 full moon and March 27 full moon. Evening and morning celestial observations list Jupiter Saturn Mars and Venus.
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Tin
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Venus
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