Market Not Frightened By War Rumors And Mixed Earnings
The market held firm amid reports Germany urged Mexico toward war with the United States. Trading stayed light with modest losses and notable gains, suggesting professional activity dominates moves. Rail earnings varied, with Atchison, Southern Pacific, and Canadian Pacific posting gains, while Boston & Maine showed a net decline. United States Steel reportedly advanced in cash flow, aided by allied steel sales and government notes, boosting working capital toward a projected 150 million dollars.
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Atchison and
Southern Pacific
Boston & Maine
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Substantial Dividends Promised by Unit Manufacturing Company
Substantial dividends are expected from Unit Manufacturing Company on this production, signaling strong earnings potential for investors and indicating solid financial prospects for the firm amid ongoing operations.
Money Markets and Foreign Exchange Report
March market snapshot shows call loans at 4 percent, commercial loans 4 to 5 percent, and various loan types steady. Foreign exchange weaker with afternoon banker rates quoted in dollars, guilders, and other currencies as market funds moved through New York and Boston clearing houses.
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MN Man
New York Stocks Transport Credit Faces Shifts
Market bulletin notes 24 percent figures and 98 percent ranges amid dividend mentions. References Ix-dividend signals and 28 128 numeric markers affecting listings.
Boston Stocks Bond Quotations Report
Boston March 1 report lists today’s high low and closing prices for bonds with net change from the previous close. Details note market moves across issues and sectors as traders assess yields and demand in a volatile session.
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Boston
Market summary yesterday and year to date gains
Yesterday total sales 449100 in New York and 12809 in Boston. Most active issues New York Steel 91400 shares Boston Atlantic Gulf 1140. Year to date totals Jan 1 1917 to date New York 34974900 shares Boston 1718884. Corresponding prior year New York 29077104 shares Boston 2237463. Notable gains Allis Chalmers pfd 114 to 83 percent in New York. Losses Virginia Carolina Chem prd 434 to 10714. Boston gains Osceola 1 to 90. Boston loss Nova Scotia Steel 8 to 97.
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New York
Boston
Steel
Atlantic Gulf
Allis-Chalmers Pfd
Virginia-Carolina Chem. Prd
Osceola
Nova Scotia Steel
Wall Street Shares Fall Amid German Mexico Intrigue
New York market endured a listless session with broad selling pressure as disclosures on Germany's plan to ally with Mexico and Japan against the United States prompted liquidation and short selling. Banks and steel names led losses while some munitions makers and industrials steadied on higher or deferred dividends. Total sales 52,000 shares and bonds $3.34 million par.
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New York
Germany
Mexico
Japan
United States
Bank of England
Italy
Utah Copper
United States Steel
Crucible Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Montana Power
Consolidated Gas
Ohio Gas
Reading
New York Central
Union
Canadian Pacific
Atchison
Boston Market Mixed Street Action Reflects Meager Trading
The Boston market opened calmly with minimal price changes and light trading. Atlantic Gulf moved slightly, Butte & Superior digested a reduced extra dividend, East Butte expected lower dividends, and American Woolen earnings were corrected from 17.50 to 27 per share. Copper remained firm with spot at 37 cents and contractors paying up to 42 cents for sheet copper.
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Germany
Mexico
Japan
Atlantic Gulf
Butte & Superior
Boston & Maine
East Butte
New York Curve March 1 Mining and Oil Stock Report
Stocks in mining and oil sectors show varied prices and percentage changes. Companies listed include Beth Steel, Cosden, Midvale Steel, Alaska Mines, Magma Copper, Nipissing, Seneca Copper, U S Rubber, Alaska Mines, Butte Copper, and Sinclair Oil among others with multiple price points and percent changes. The report reflects market activity in steel, coal, oil, and associated industrial stocks.
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Cosden
Mason Val
Midvale
Alaska
Actna
Am Int Corp
Chevrolet
St Jos
United Met
Wright-Ma
Ohio Oil Co
Ocon J
Cosden & Co
Cosden O & G
Merritt
Sinclair Oil
Zimmermann Note Debate in Senate Over Authenticity
The Zimmermann note dispute dominates a day of Senate debate as Lodge Reed Swanson and others press for official authentication. President Wilson’s position is defended while Stone and Hitchcock warn against cross examining the Executive and urge restraint. The issue hinges on whether the note originated with belligerents and how much the public should learn before war measures proceed.
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Offic
Supp
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Carranza
Lodge Resolute
Geo Democrat
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Drew Johnson
Tue
Sen Fall
Saulsbi
Sen Saulsbury
Massacsetts
Massachetts
Knowle
Saulsbury
Setor Smith
Hughes
Underwood
Borah
Tillman
cotton markets open steady futures and spot close barely steady
The cotton market shows prices for Mar to Apr at 10.94 to 10.93 with spot at 11.49, down. Sales reach 8000 bales with 7000 bales from American buyers. Futures opened steady. market closed barely steady with a tight trading session.
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Cnch
Duluth
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Kansas City
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Winnipeg
Ontario Province bonds offered at 5.10 percent yield
Financial notes report the $4 million Province of Ontario offering by National City Company as a direct Ontario obligation. It covers one third of Canada's population and 2 to 6 percent of the nation's farm and manufactured output. West Penn Power Company 1916 net earnings reached $1,391,445, up $252,717 from 1915.
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Railway Steel Spring Company
Ontario
National City Company
Canada
West Penn Power Company
People We Meet at the Matinee Sketch by Hill
A Sunday Post sketch, drawn from life by W. E. Hill, portrays people encountered at a matinee. The piece captures casual theatergoers and social color of the era with concise observational humor.
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W. E. Hill
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