Market Review Signals Mixed Close Despite Highs
The market opened weak on news of Russian capitulation and German indemnity demands but rallied to new highs on active trading. American Sumatra and American Sugar topped gains while United States Steel hovered near key levels. analysts warned of potential shifts if 98 to 99 holds broke.
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United States Steel
Pressed Steel Car Report Disappointing 1917 Earnings
The Pressed Steel Car Company issued its 1917 annual report showing earnings of 10 a share, down from 15 in 1916. President Hoffstat cited material shortages and higher labor costs as the main causes, noting labor costs up 50 percent and efficiency down 60 percent.
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National Enamelling & Stamping Company
Company 15
Pressed Steel Car Company
Steel and Equipment Companies
Hoffstat
Beyer Leland & Co Forms New Investment Firm
John D. Beyer formerly with J. & Orler & Co joins with George Leland to form Beyer Leland & Co with offices at 50 Congress Street Rooms 720 and 721 to conduct a general investment business.
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Beyer, Leland & Co
John D. Beyer
J. &. Orler & Co
George Leland
Congress Street
Stocks Show Heavy Losses In Final Two Hours
Stock market ends with widespread declines as tobacco shares lead the day’s weakness. Dealers report steep losses across many names while a few select issues show relative strength amid a unsettled close.
Various 1925 Bond and Stock Listings Across Mills and Utilities
A dense OCR list shows bonds and preferred stocks from numerous mills and utilities including Naumkeag Steam Cotton Richmond Lace Works Converse Rubber Shoe and Cornell Mills among others. The compilation mentions itemized 5s to 50 values and notes several rail and gas concerns such as Georgia Railway and Electric and Cumberland County Power.
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Naumkeag Steam
Richmond Lace Works
Converse Rubber Shoe
Cornell Mills
R. S. Brine Transportation
Hendee
Berkshire Cotton
W. L. Douglas Shoe
Flint Mills
King Philip Mills
Richard Borden
Glenn Lowry
Spartan Mills
Great Northern Pwr
Jalisco Mexico
Georgia Railway & Elec
Philippine Railway
Savannah River Lumber
Fort Dummer Mills
Hotchkin & Co Boston and New York Telephone Listings
Business directory note listing Hotchkin & Co with Boston address 55 State Street and New York address 84 Pine Street accompanied by New York Telephone John 4161 and Boston main line 460. The entry records corporate presence and contact numbers in two cities.
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State St
Boston
Mass
Pine Street
New York
N. Y
Weekly Stock Totals and Movers in New York and Boston
Total sales in New York and Boston for January 1 1918 to date show New York leading with 22 907 400 shares and Boston with 472 875 shares. Greatest gains include Westinghouse pref in New York and Atlantic Gulf in Boston. notable losses involve Pressed Steel Car in New York and West End in Boston.
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New York
Boston
Steel
Pond Creek
Westinghouse Pref
Atlantic Gulf
West End
New York Market Under Pressure On Russian Ties
Investment stocks faced persistent pressure in a restricted session as foreign conditions especially the Russian situation weighed on demand. Industrials led dealings with war stocks and autos, while rails stayed flat. Time funds held at six percent with limited supply and banks cautious after a drop in excess reserves. Bond activity was irregular with Liberty issues variable.
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New York
United States Steel
Paris
United States
New York Stocks Quotes and Net Changes
New York, Feb 20. Following are the high, low and close quotations today and net changes from previous close across markets. Key stocks show varied moves with some gains and losses reflected in blue chip and industrial names.
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New York
Boston
Boston Stocks: Daily Quotations and Net Changes
Boston stocks report shows the day’s high and low prices along with closing quotations. Net changes from the previous close are provided for each listing.
Historic British and U S Bond Ledger Fragment in1130s Style
A fragmented page lists bonds, prices and issuers including United Kingdom Britain and Ireland, Beatie, Hudson & Man, and rubber and steel stocks with values like 54s 1921 and 79. The garbled OCR shows stock-like entries, currency marks, and company names scattered across the snippet.
Market Wrap Sees Little Movement Amid Strike Rumors
Boston market activity was muted with Boston Elevated down two points to 42 on wage strike fears. United Shoe and Boston & Maine slipped as bonds and earnings weigh on sentiment. Hamilton Woolen reports 1917 earnings of $40 a share, with quick assets over $1 million. A congressional panel backs Post Office pneumatic tubes deal valued at $4.43 million. Local exchange closes Friday but may reopen Saturday. no final decision yet.
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Boston Elevated
United Shoe
Boston & Maine
New York
Hamilton Woolen Company
Congressional
Post Office Department
American Pneumatic Service Company
First Preferred
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