Shipping Issues Rise Rail Shares Hold Their Own
Shipping stocks led the brief market session on March 17 with gains fueled by renewed merchant marine dividends and speculation that rail ties could aid coastwise lines. Marine preferred and common soared, with United Fruit and Pacific Mail among top movers, while steel shares rose on strong 1918 income prospects. The market showed minor bond activity, and a new French loan of 100 million francs was officially outlined by managers.
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New York
Mercantile Marine
Marine
United Frit
Pacific Mail
Bethlehem Steel
New York Bond Market Roundup and Listed Securities
In New York March 17 traders logged unusual activity across industrials and utilities. Active listings included American Telephone and Telegraph, Central Leather, Central Pacific, Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, Kansas City Southern, Reading Company, Southern Railway, and Western Union with mixed price moves and notable interest in steel and copper issues. Market breadth showed broad participation from major U.S. banks and brokers, with rail and telecommunication issues drawing attention.
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Arioan
American Tel
Telco Taba
Tertean Alee R
Rimere Carte
New York
Ericultural Fa
Petalecam Steel Pakjyn Tranaelt
Central Bearher
Central Pacific
Theeanrawe & Onlo
Tifa
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Che BR
Hla Etre
Tartiars
Canada
Witnais
NOY
H. & Aart
Narfolk
Northern Pacific
Tran &A
Stee
Pacific Tel & Tel
Cantas Pennavivanlia
Bina
Banisy
Reading Republic
Tuautre
Seah
Air Southern Fall Tal Ja
Zen
South Line Seark
Bourha
Eta Reauth
South
Tenn
Texan
Texas & Factfile
Third Avenue Ad Cin
Union Pacifia Ds . Trion Pa United Ft i
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Bresl
Chemical
Western Union
Nedom Fm
Western Lata, Aaj Fis Ba
Elgin Butter Market Report for March 17
Curb market notes Elgin butter market activity in Elgin Illinois with 5 tubs priced at 4.00 each. Trade focuses on dairy supply with buyers and sellers signaling steady demand for standard butter portions.
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Elgin
Itil
Live Stock Markets Report from Chicago and New York
Chicago market data show hog receipts around 15 000 with prices from 14.00 to 15.00 for bulk and mixed lots, cattle receipts near 500 with steady values, sheep receipts about 2 000 with prices for ewes and lambs, while New York lists limited Reeves and Veals receipts with little trading. The report notes unsettled hogs and steady to firm tone across livestock segments, reflecting typical mid March demand signals.
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Chicago
New York
Reeves
Alves
Oil Quotations From Washington Dull Market Data
The listing shows various securities with bids and asks including Potomac Comp 3 at 106, Capital Traction 5 at 105, Washington Rwy and Elec at 80, and Munsey Trust and Continental Trust quotes. Broker Thomas L. Hume advertises buying and selling Washington securities with details on cash deliveries and commissions.
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Potomac Com
Cap. Traction
Bws. & Bee
C. C
Gt. Falls
Capital Traction
Rwy
Elec
Wash
Hiec. Ptd
Virginia Hbery
Washington Utilities
Washington Gan
Mergenthaler
Lanston
District National Bank
Continental Trust
Munsey Trust
Franklin National Bank
Big. National Bank
Ys. of Commerce & Law
Exchange Bank
American Paper Can
Oklahoma of
WY Atlantic Building Co
Aw. Funding Corpn
Washington Hancbal Club
Miller Train Control
Buell Train & Signal
Alex
Mt. V
Washington Gas
Georgetown
Northwest Savings Bank
Baseball Club
Potomac Electric
Potomas Electric
Washington Railway and Filectric Ptd
Washington Railway and Electric
Stig
GAB
Geot
Ind
Georgetown Gas
Int Capital Traction Co
Bae
An. & Po
R. R
City
Metropolitan R
Waah
Alez
Mt. Vern
Tel. & Tal. C't'l. T. Sa
Amer
D.C
Nee
Cold Stone
N. & W. Steamboat
Riggs Realty
ADS Riggs Realty
Realty
Capital Traction Co
Blec. Com
Columbia Gas
Am. Tel. & Teleg. Co
Mergenthaler Linotype
Greene-Can
Columbia
Chapin-Sacks Co
Col. Paper Mfe. Co
Graphophone Com
Graphophone
Trans. & Storage
Security Storage Co
Washington Market
Realty Co
Local stock and grain remarks amid railway labor jitters
In Chicago and New York markets on March 17 traders faced nervousness from a railway labor crisis, yet late trading showed strength as measures to prevent disruption were anticipated. Wheat corn oats and provisions shifted within narrow ranges with May, July futures figures listed and cash grain prices noted. Cottonseed oil prices and various futures for crude and yellow spot grades are recorded with several monthly and futures quotes.
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Chicago
New York
Baty RT
Bethlehem Steel reports 1916 net income rising sharply
Bethlehem Steel Corporation and subsidiaries posted net income of 43,593,968 for 1916, up 163 percent from 1915. Total income reached 61,717,309 with a surplus after common dividends of 38,091,808. Unfilled orders stood at 193,373,249. Depreciation rose to 14,350,788. The annual report notes acquisitions including Lehigh Coke Company stock and plans for financial development, plus $59,000,000 in two year notes for munitions contracts.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Lehigh Coke Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Local Stock Market Maintains Modest Tone Amid Labor Pressures
Local financial notes say the week showed little change as labor troubles and higher material costs dampen earnings prospects. Public utilities bonds remained in demand while equities held steady with modest activity. Capital Traction and Washington Railway trades were limited to small lots, and Washington Gas hovered around 75 percent.
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Ocal Stock Exchanges
Washington
Capital Traction
Potomac Electric Consolidated
Washington Railway and Electrics
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
Washington Gas
New French Loan and British Credit Hay In Market Activity
New York March 17 The week closed with hopes for a temporary market adjustment despite unsettled foreign relations. A 100 million dollar French loan at 5 percent for two years was announced and seen as a prelude to a larger British loan of about 250 million dollars. Domestic trade remained active, with strong bank clearings and high money supply, while grain prices moved up with firmer spot wheat and corn values in New York trading.
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John F. Herrmann
Broad St
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Washington
Berlin
Canada
Domertic
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United Magma
Miami
Magma Copper Co
United Verde
Verde
Magma
Silver King
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