Wall Street notes on War Finance policy impact and copper mines
A Wall Street dispatch analyzes the War Finance Board ruling that funds are not lent directly to war industries, citing the Brooklyn Rapid Transit loan and the New Orleans utility case. It discusses copper mine shutdowns caps and price tensions, plus currency, bank clearings, and exchange data from Paris, London, and New York, highlighting tax effects on gambling winnings and market steadiness.
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War Finance Board
New Orleans Railway and Light Company
War Finance Corporation
Wall Street
Brooklyn Rapid
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Why Cotton Prices Escape Regulation in War Economy
A letter to the editor from A Wheat Warmer in Croton-on-Hudson New York dated May 20 1818 questions government controls on commodity prices noting steel copper zinc cement and wheat costs while cotton prices rise from six to eighty eight cents per pound and millions in war funds are allocated for cotton asks why cotton is less regulated and requests clarity on policy.
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Houghton, Mich
Washington
Thy Tribune
Crotot-on-Hudson
N.Y
Money and Credit at Store Exchange Rates and Activity
The supply of call money was fairly abundant at the Store Exchange with rates around 5 to 6 percent. Moderate volume of dust thea and some launa indicated activity, while fixed date finds were meagre. Shorter period renewals at 8 percent appeared, and the demand for all lures aligned with age. Bank balances and market rates showed little change from yesterday, with cautious movement in money market instruments and mixed collateral terms.
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Bank of France
Pais
London
Lisbon
Yatteniay
Pionay
Lewes
Wool Trade Faces Many Difficulties
May 21 KOSTON The government plan for domestic wool clip is being refined but faces many difficulties due to scale and labor shortages. High operating costs and labor shortages hinder wool production and affect mining costs worldwide. In California South Africa and Australia, costs rose or mines shut after long runs, with Canadian aims to boost output impacting military needs and small mines.
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Koston
Manu Breanzisus
Agate
Geslorcal Survey of
California
Trahavasi
South Africa
Australia
Montral
Canada
Marine Preferred Soars After Directors' Meeting
An extraordinary Marine Preferred share surge followed an informal board meeting about transferring British subsidiaries to an English financial group. President Beantlin said progress is expected, with investors betting on a share exchange and bond retirement at 110. The common stock rose on heavy volume as talks continued amid tax and war-finance concerns.
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International Mercansile Marine Company
Yanter- Way
P. A. S. Beantlin
Derfand
Adler
Anan Vial
Marine Board
Piotice
Henvy
Prtil
Lash Salo
Anoyie
Pranklin
Wilson
Ganized
Government must direct scarce labor to essential war needs
The text argues Canada faces a labor and materials shortage during wartime and stresses top priority for government action. It calls for credit mobilization and organized labor saving methods, transferring labor to essential industries, and licensing to curb nonessential commerce, citing the Canadian Bank of Commerce.
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
Market Barometers and Stock Exchange Transactions Summary
Market barometers report yesterday and prior days figures for stocks, bonds, and railroad securities. Data include U S and government bonds, railroad stocks, and various totals for days, week, year, and January figures, with multiple large numeric totals.
Uncertainty Hurts Railroad Men
Uncertainty surrounding federal changes to the railroad administration is said to erode morale among railway officials and workers. The rapid abolition of offices and the push toward centralized control foster hesitancy and slow information flow, undermining efficiency in the nation’s transformation system.
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Ore Lytter
Tt Jo
Wnolire
Rur
Russian Coupon Advance Payment On $25 Million Bond Issue
The Sem annual interest on a $25,000,009 Russian government external loan falls due today with entry for disbursement to holders of bonds. National City Bank reports no information on payment status after December 1, while authorities consider preventing further disbursements. A syndicate had planned to sell $50,100,000 but only $25,100,000 was placed, with recent prices around par.
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National City Bank
Tiwan
United States
New York
Tia
Significant relations of money and prices in 1917 era
The document outlines national money stock in dollars, gold holdings, and price levels. It lists measures such as annual average prices, cost of living, and production figures for crops like wheat, corn, oats, and cotton, along with railroad freight, bank clearings, commercial failures, and construction activity. It references cotton and bullion data as part of a broader economic comparison.
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Lanna
Lbs
Annalat
Humber
Assigen
Activa Cotton Apladies
Tmn
Gack
Interborough Asks War Finance Board For Large Loan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company seeks a 37.7 million loan from the War Finance Corporation while debate swirls over Brooklyn Rapid Transit and New Orleans Light. The government body notes loans to public utilities hinge on public interest and ongoing projects.
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Interborough Asks
War Finance Board
First Moslem Bank Organized in Tunis
An interstate banking experiment opens in Souks El Grans Tunis with the First Sistem bank in the Regency capital. Capital 400 000 francs fully subscribed and run by Arabs. Current scope limited to small banking tasks due to capital and Moslem prohibition on interest. Indicates Arab organizational ability amid Tunisian social and economic dynamics.
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Tunisia
Souks El-Grans
Tunis
Sistem Bank
Comptoir of
Commercial Avabey
Aribe
Tiiis
Tiink
Internst
Lotus Eaters
Homer
News Digest New York Northern Pacific Meeting Postponed
The annual meeting of the Northern Pacific Railway was adjourned yesterday and postponed to June 26. Also confirmed. The Corn Products Refining Company’s plant at Granite City, Illinois, was shut down yesterday due to labor trouble.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Railway
Avia
Corn Products Refining Company
Bik
Granite City
Oherat
Inbor
Canadian Car Declares 4 Percent Preferred Dividend
Canadian Car and Foundry Company directors announce a 4 percent dividend on preferred stock for the first time since 1904 amid high material costs and efforts to sustain cash position. President Curry notes earnings remain satisfactory as the plant maintains output and bank loans are paid off.
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Gar and Foundry Company, Ltd
Glock
Thin Ja
Ude
Nathaniel Guery
Finch
Curry
Pennsylvania Railways April Gains Amid Civilian Demand Fears
A Pittsburgh dispatch notes April railroad operating income rose to 4 707 101, with Western lines down 684 041. Civilian goods shipments face shortages and price controls looming, while textiles show demand revival. Utilities seek faster delivery of scheduled goods as government supplies tighten, amid scarce goods and war finance strains.
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Wrose
Emk
Fittsburgh
Aome
Dan & Ca
Cay
Loudie
Sumatra shares and market shifts amid dividend and bond activity
Lenders of American Sumatra shares were reported to ask a premium of four and a quarter percent, signaling strong interest in Tin issues despite a market break. Steel common failed to recover, closing at 27 3/4 after a loss of 2 1/2 points as investors weighed forthcoming dividends. The Carolina Shipbuilding Corporation, part of United States Realty and Improvement, announced a contract with the Emergency Fleet Corporation for twelve 15No-ton ships, valued at $20.515 million, with work commencing in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ottawa discussions on Canadian war loan plans continued, with expected bond issuance around $40 million. Stock quotations and tax exemptions fluctuated, while Anglo-French bonds declined in value amid ongoing German offensives.
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Sumatra
Forthcomn
United States Realty and Improvement Company
Carolina Shipbuilding Corporation
Laurane W. McGuire
Provident
Hat c
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Wilmington
N.C
Stock Exchange
Twine Supply and Price Under 1919 Review
The article discusses the twine shortage and price pressures in 1919, urging food officials and retailers to ensure adequate stock for critical farming needs. It argues immediate relief is unlikely this year but stresses presenting evidence to food administration and planning for next year. It notes the grain crop prospects and the need to consider retail dealer shortages in policy.
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Pia Wiete
Audi
Fermi
Food Administration
Corporate Returns and Railway Earnings Report Highlights
The document reviews United States Realty and Improvement Co with year ended April 30 1914 showing total income 2 417 173 down from 2 482 940 Interest depreciation total 1 048 252 down from 1 842 0 The surplus for the year 77 110 The report also notes 1917 year earnings per share near 493 302 or 000 share The Ar8t Quarter shows income 508 140 up 82 680 from prior period Costs and taxes reduce net income to 44 088 for the quarter Northern Railway reports April earnings 5 068 100 up from 5 101 00 Net earnings 544 300 down from prior year Ten months to April 30 total gross 34 857 500 down from 41 437 400 Net 5 021 409 California Electric Corp March earnings 171 009 up from 143 180 after taxes 84 8 SST surplus 14 351 for month Figures show quarterly results and year totals across several firms.
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United States Realty and Improvement Company
Analist
Scloses
Deboyjuire Interst
Nearust
Huens
Yuleart Detinalus Company
Bhmwaseler
Canaan ‘Northern Railway
Earniney
Evada California Etectria
Lancaster Motta Treasure Bustal Received
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Lancaster and Motta in a treasury context with unclear action. Names appear with inconsistent spelling and no clear dates or outcomes. Readable nouns include paper, bal, and stores. The piece hints at a local financial or theft report but lacks verifiable details.
New York Navigation Company Hosts General Meeting
The New York Navigation Company held a general meeting on the 18th, with attendees including officials and directors. Plans discussed include stock considerations, management updates, and potential expansions.
Unclear historical firm finances and monthly totals
Fragmented OCR text reports monthly financial figures for a transport or services company, listing expenses and totals such as $812,802 and net amounts around $44,890. It references June 1, 1314 and other unclear dates, with mention of associated auxiliary firms and general revenue notes without coherent context or complete entity names.
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Finance Economics
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Natonal
Wall Street Journal
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Dun & Gy
New York City
Tals
Willi
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Pronca
Denmark
Sweden
England
Tiscount Raton
Federal Reserve Banks
Boston
Philadelphaa
Cleveland
Atlant
Chicago
Minnexpolis
Kanges City
Dallas
Sun
Frangisno A
Bante Claaring
Kclenr
Imbe
Philadelphia
Bilver
Bur Mlyer
Wwen
Ehecks
Baeary
Ebecks
Vincewee Sim
Tamer
Brockholm Kr
Topunhagen
Money and Credit
Yesterney
Berean Wercent
Cuil
Ipi
Pepea
Tbus
Yeateryr
Altowas
Hays
Bans
Marine
AL Roods Storks Storks
U.S. Pov
Dikern
Railconis
City Bank
Directors of Corporation
Interborough Rapid Transiit Company
War Finance
OF Joann Railway Now Light Company
Gulfy Cancern
Winefunsishance
Wart Finance Boars
Brooklyn Ronid Transit Company
Aiso
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Joan Whith
Interborough
Treasury
Public Service Commission of New York
Auhwaya
Eorly
Arep
War Finance Authorities
Y. Duran
Inn
Sas
News Digest
P. C
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brad Sannin
Aproau
Comacats Raneythers Krow
Rene
The
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
William Street
Wirth Avenue
Lenton
Pall Mall
Broad Street
Paris
Bordeaux
Botlepard Haussmann A Coure du Chapesie
United States Army
France
United States Treasury Department
Federal Raserse Bank and
New York Clearing Haars
U. & Realty
Red Dealers’ Association of Canada
Ottawa
Bir
Thatine White
Minsinter
Binanes
Ioan Stig
Liberty
Statoennt
Commany
Ah- Union Trust Co
Broadway
Enis
Cerrin- Wits
Cirealary
Tlife and Muteage Company
Cagital
Asprim J
McCorsiack
Avettonet Beoclar
Aurlay
Nat St
Vesey
Wal & Michal
Winslow, Lanier & Co
Cedar Street
Amorialt Colton
United Drug Company
Conan
United Dewe Co
Mclaren
Om Hin Sunich Atin
Unite Ene Canade Tvly
Fry
Aie
Meck Mick
Teper
Maurras Can
Avanhitly
Coremars
Tyith
Susines Dome
Lancaster
Ana Cony
Huosial Navication Company
Diatlicte
Alreet
Sicharo Fitewetald
Sond Avene Traction Company 2
Femek
Egmina
SBT Agwibal
Mantle
Saav Ser
Hasse
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