Dull Stock Day as Southern Gains Boost Markets
Washington stock pages report a dull day with heavy liquidation and bears attacking. Southern Railway December results show a net gain of $850,000 aiding small price recoveries while New York sells $26 million in 4 per cent bonds. Total stock volume 745,000 shares.
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New York Bond Market and Stock Market Report
Trading in New York bond and stock markets on Thursday showed varied moves with bonds and equities reacting to early year signals. Investors awaited further data as prices moved, while brokers noted modest turnover and mixed yields across major issues.
Restlessness in rail unions feared to stop 1916 profits
Holland reports executives warn unified railway unions may demand an eight hour day with 50 percent overtime pay, risking higher costs, reduced dividends, and hindered capital for improvements. Leaders foresee public pressure pushing a compromise to avert freight congestion and commerce paralysis. The piece notes optimism for 1915 recovery fading as labor talks loom.
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United States
Washington
Holland
The Metal Market
New York copper price firm at 26.50 for second quarter delivery. Iron steady. Tin quoted quiet at 41.75 spot. In London spot copper 89 pounds 15 8 shillings, futures 89 pounds 7s 6d. Electrolytic copper 122 pounds. Tin futures 178 pounds 6s. Antimony at 125 pounds.
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New York
Tin—Metal Exchange
London
Wall Street News And Gossip Blasts Bonds And Bank Quotes
New York reporters note twenty five million dollars in New York State 4 per cent canal bonds bought by the First National Bank for 102.27 yielding 3.85 per cent and a premium of 817 500 to go into the sinking fund. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail directors raise common stock to 5 per cent and declare 2 1/2 per cent semi annual dividend plus 3 1/2 per cent on preferred. The Cambria Steamship Company declares a quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 per cent and an extra 1 per cent. Bank of England weekly reserve and deposits change with notable rises in bullion and securities. Bank of France notes and advances rise while general deposits fall.
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Armour & Co
Bethlehem Steel
Brooklyn Transit
Central of Georgia Con
Central Leather
Central Pacificists
Chesapeake and Ohio
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General Electric
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Inspiration Copper
Interborough Rapid Transit
Interborough Met
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Pennsylvania
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Republic Steel
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New York Cottonseed Oil Prices Prompt Markets
Crude cottonseed oil rates show primes at 13 cents per unit with several futures months quoted. January to August bids range from 9.15 to 9.50, with forthcoming contract activity noted for Buromer yellow and summer white varieties.
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New York
Philadelphia Market Report Briefs from Jan 27 1920s
Philadelphia markets show butter lower with Western creamery extras at 36 cents a pound and nearby prints. eggs steady with firsts around 8.40 for Western extra firsts, cheese firm. wheat declines to 1.38 1.40 for No 2 red January, corn steady. poultry alive and dressed prices softer to firm.
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Philadelphia
Western Creamery Extra
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Western Extra
Chicago
James
Washington Stock Exchange notes and dividends update
Active trading in bonds yesterday on the Washington Stock Exchange showed strength with purchases totaling 15 500 dollars. Washington Railway and Electric and Capital Traction issues traded while Mergenthaler shares saw earnings rise yet extra dividends unlikely soon. The Washington Railway and Electric Company declared quarterly dividends for common stock and semi annual for preferred, with transfer books closed February 14. A memorial session adopted resolutions for late member Henry Hurt.
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Washington Stock Exchange
Washington Railway ‘and Electric Common
Lapston
Mergenthaler
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Potomac Electric Consolidated Bs
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Henry Hurt
Washington Gas and Capital Traction Railway Bond Trades
Local stock exchange noon sale report shows Washington Gas 6s with $5,000 at 106 repeated, plus $500 at 106. Capital Traction Railway 5a small lot at 107.
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Salese
Washington Gas
Capital Traction Railway
Chesapeake
Potomac Telephone
Potomac Electric Consolidated Bs
American Graphophone Lst
Capital Traction
Lanston
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
Capital Traction Railways
Treasury reports and grain futures steady after mixed data
United States Treasury condition shows deficits but healthy gold and silver holdings across funds and reserves. Wheat futures rise with foreign selling easing while corn and oats hold, cattle and hog prices mixed. Chicago market notes cautious optimism as winter conditions ease.
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