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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1912

Page

16

Steel bonds over subscribed lift New York market

The day saw a brisk rise with total sales over 800 000 shares led by Steel common in New York. Bond subscriptions for Steel 5 per cent bonds four times over boosted optimism as Copper shares showed gains in Boston.

New York Boston Mos Steel Common Old Colony Copper Liggett & Meyer Kansas City Southern Ptd U.S. Steel Calumet & Hecla London Morgan

Local Market Reviews Copper Decline and Mass Consolidated Deal

Old Colony Copper and Steel led market totals while Utah Consolidated fell from 19 to 16 due to weak copper prospects. The report shows copper surplus waning and lead ore rising slowly. Mass Consolidated stockholders may gain equity via a new subscription deal for part of its holdings, with favorable per acre pricing and a share-based subscription range.

Old Colony Copper and Steel Common Utah Consolidated Utah Mass Consolidated Juake Atchison Bos & Albany Bos Bos & (Milaine Fitchburg Fitchburg Vf 0.As 9.9 2 128 128 112% 118 128 128 Viz NY Union Pac Oeeereee Allouez Peewee Rene Anaconda Reer Ae Arnold Db Oh Oe Kee Ld Cal & Ariz Eee Nevada North Butte Old Colony Osceola Tennessee Edison Elec Georgia Dillane Co Reece Torrington Ag C

Westinghouse declares quarterly preferred stock dividend

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company announces a quarterly dividend of 1% on its preferred stock to stockholders of record at the close of business April 5 1912, payable April 15 1912. Treasurer W Simon signs the notice. Also a separate wanted ad seeks an American voting machine with James Shay & Co Boston address.

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company New York Ee Company W. Sibmon James Shay & CO Tate At Boston

Curb Market Sessions Bright with Leading Commodities

The curb market in Boston yesterday showed strong activity and breadth with Oneco Bay State Gas Southwestern Miami Nevada Doug las Mexican Metals Corbin Copper and Boswyocolo among the leading features. Detailed fluctuations are provided.

Oneco Bay State Gas Miami Nevada Douglas Mexican Metals Corbin Copper Boswyocolo Boston Ely Bohemia Butte Central Cactus Ee Calaveras Corbin Seers Arizona Eoer Tirst Goldfield Inter Rotary la Rose Lion Hill Laramie Majestic Utah Baltic Ohio Copper Abe Norral Southlake Yukon

Davis Elected Boston & Albany Director

Livingston Davis chosen to succeed his late father Edward L. Davis as director of the Boston and Albany railroad. The Boston Stock Exchange governing committee allows brokers discretion on commissions on China rights, floor commission set at one cent. The New York and Boston Stock Exchange and Curb markets close for Good Friday.

Davis-Daly New York Toronto J. Thomas Reinhardt Boston Devonshi Street London Livingston Davis The Boston & Albany Railroad Edward L. Davis Boston Stock Exchange China Curb

Redistricting Bill Passes Senate 21 to 6 in Massachusetts

A bipartisan Senate vote 21 to 6, with five pairing votes, approved a congressional redistricting bill after census figures expanded Massachusetts from 14 to 16 districts. Amendments were all defeated. The plan likely makes Boston three districts Democratic, adds a Worcester County district, and a Lawrence Lynn district in Essex County.

Barnes Weymouth Lomasney Boston Senate Massachusetts Worcester County Essex County Lawrence- Lynn

Middlesex County bids on temporary loan and New Bedford bonds

Middlesex county Massachusetts will accept bids until 10 a m on April 9 for a temporary loan of 100000 dollars maturing November 6. New Bedford Massachusetts will accept bids until 730 p m on April 9 for 196000 dollars of 4 percent bonds.

Middlesex County Massachusetts New Bedford Mass

Lawmakers Clash Over Massachusetts Congressional Districts

In debate on a redistricting bill Senator Bennett of Saugus protested that if the Lawrence Lynn district elects a Democratic Congressman Massachusetts Republicans would be seen as ceding the shoe industry to the low tariff. Senators argued over population, old associations, and which cities join which districts, with amendments proposed to move Lawrence Salem Swampscott Danvers Marblehead and other localities between the Sixth and Seventh districts.

Rank P. Bennett Saugus Lawrence-Lynn Massachusetts Allen Melrose Cambridge Belmont Watertown Grace Bristol County Barnes Weymouth Quigley Holyoke Boston Newhall Lawrence Salem Lomasney Bennett Lynn Swampscott Danvers Marblehead Boxford Denny Worcester

Iron Cap Copper Company Sees Bond Issue Largely Sold

Iron Cap Copper Company reports $32,000 of a $50,000 new bond issue purchased by stockholders. The balance is offered to the public. once fully subscribed, the company will be debt free and capable of self financing.

Iron Cap Copper Company Haddock God Hake Pollock Crest Gillette Beace Cox i Mary E. Silveira Verona Oxholm Port Morant Jamaica Laura Davis Mary Mills Lena Patterson Fred Marcher Mweonard Seale Boston Halifax Hamburg Shields Fayal Admiral Schley Port Antonio Grand Junction Docks East Boston Leyland Line Cambrian John Gardner London Liberty Murry & ‘Egartha Washakie Margaret Dillon Laura Enos Olivia Sears Mary Emerson Georgianna

Symphony Today Rehearsal Unchanged This Week

Public rehearsals proceed this Holy Week at 2:30 PM with Beethoven program including the Teonora overture and the Seventh and Fifth Symphonies. No concerts next week as the orchestra travels to the West.

Beethoven

Fishing Fleet at T Wharf Reports Strong Receipts

Thirteen vessels were at T wharf yesterday with one held over from Wednesday as the incoming fleet totalled 327100 pounds of fresh fish. Haddock led at 188000 pounds followed by cod 91600 hake 21000 pollock 2000 cask 11500 lemonsole 7000 and scrod haddock 6000. The Rip ple landed scrod and sole. cusk appeared among fares.

T Wharf Scrod Haddock Scrod Ripple Cusk Nora Silveira Story’s Essex John Silveira Provincetown Flora J. Sears Mary Mary & Ellen Bartholomew Whalen Michael Brophy Haddock

Municipal Lighting Bill Rejected by House Vote

The House rejected a bill to ease municipal lighting adoption with 101 for and 106 against. Proponents argued for a simple majority vote by city councils or town governments, while Hays of Boston and Underhill of Somerville led the opposition. The measure echoed a previous defeat in the Boston City Council six years ago over two-thirds requirements. A related bill to remove preexisting lighting plant constraints failed 30 to 62.

Hays Boston Underhill Somerville

Picketing Wins by Vote of 164 to 80

The House passed the peaceful picketing bill by 164 to 80 on a roll call. Governor Foss vetoed the earlier measure. The peaceful persuasion bill granting picket permits failed without debate after adverse committee reports.

Foss Committee On Judiciary

City meal aid bill rejected in vote

A bill authorizing cities and towns to offer free school meals to children failed 26 to 61. Local officials and school advocates had urged passage as a step to reduce child hunger and support schooling costs.

Railroads defeated bill on monthly commutation tickets

A proposed bill requiring railroads to issue monthly commutation tickets instead of quarterly passes failed 33 to 66. The vote reflects opposition to changing ticket intervals and impacts commuter transit policy.

Bridge District Court House Bill Defeated in Cambridge

A bill to fund a new Third District Court house in Cambridge was defeated by a vote of 36 to 58. The result affects proposed courthouse construction and regional judicial facilities. City officials and residents react to the setback and the implications for local courts.

Third District Court Cambridge

East Bridgewater Fire Wardens Bill En Grosed Passed

A bill authorizing East Bridgewater to elect fire wardens was passed to be engrossed by a 40 to 31 vote, moving toward final approval.

East Bridgewater

Girl Dressed as Man Lives as Husband to Plumber

Adelaide Dallamore, 23, lived with another girl as her husband while earning a living as a plumber in London. Arrested for disorderly conduct as a man, the case revealed the ruse. The court bound her over to dress in women’s clothes in the future.

London Adelaide Dallamore Miss Dallamore

Bribery Attempt Delays Weil Fraud Trial

An attempted juror bribe in the Victor M. Weil case caused Judge Dodge to take the case from the jury and postpone the trial. The delay comes as the federal grand jury reviews the matter after three weeks of trial in the U S District Court.

Victor M. Weil United States District Court Dodge Federal Grand Jury

Jury Bribe Attempt In Weil Case Shocks City

Joseph Kelley a River Street clerk served as juror but could not identify any suspect. Four men were brought before Judge Dodge in a private inquiry while Kelley reported a bribe offer of a new Easter suit and money. The case has extended for over a year with 40 witnesses summoned and a grand jury review planned for next week.

Joseph Kelley River Street Kelley United States District William H. Garland Weil Wesley Thomas Bateman Dodge Utah

Shipping News Mini Almanac Details Ship Movements

Shipping list records steamer arrivals and clearances, including Verona, A. W. Perry, Hawes, Calcutta ships and tug traffic. Lighters, barges, and schooners are listed with ports of call such as Boston, Gloucester, Portland, Halifax, and Norfolk, noting departures for Newport News and New York.

Verona Oxholm Port Morant Tam A. W. Perry Hawes Halifax Boston Simms Yarmouth Calvin Austin Mitchell St. John N. B Eastport Portland Kershaw Johson Nefolk Bay State Linscott Ciy Gloucester Godfrey W. H. Moody Knowlton Rockpot Mass Concord Hewitt Norfolk Towl Sagua Cardenas Fa River Tamaqua Isaksen Philadelphia Tunnel Ridge Glendower Schuylki Lynn Daniel Willard Witzgarals New York Richmond Pierce Newport Ohio Sadie Ross Ross Whitney Pallas Pords-San Lech Mass Cherry Portemont Perkins Portsmouth N. H Salem Baltimore Edwin L. Pillsbury Swim Lye Flora Newport News Cyclops Cambrian London Vienna Montevideo Philadehia HU. M. Whitney Bay Hampton Roads Badger Edgewater Passaic Weehawken Joshua Lett Henry Endicott Tacony South Amboy Upton Nanticoke Haverford Tamaq Adelphia Hwood Indian Ridge Glouces A. Sabean Rardadors Kinco Jemiah Smith Jacksonville Geo W. Wells Mary A. Hall Brunswi Ga John A. Beckerman M Weaver Albert Baldy Rockport Fannie Tracy

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