Wall Street Shakes as Union Pacific Plans 100 Million Stock Issue
Wall Street reacts to Union Pacific proposing 100 million dollars in new preferred stock. The move, tied to possible railroad combinations, jolts the market though insiders expect eventual gains. Standard Oil buys aggressively, while leaders like Amalgamated and copper plays show mixed moves amid a broader list rise and dollar-bond activity.
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Boston Market Securities Ex Claims and Instalments
The Boston Market reports ex-dividend ex-rights and first instalment paid with assessments. Total sales include listed stocks 40 518 shares bonds 311 000 unlisted stocks 18 529 shares rights 3 542.
Market shows uncertainty as Union Pacific plans 100 million stock issue
The New York Consolidated market opens with unease after Union Pacific announces a possible 100 million new preferred stock issue. Union Pacific declines about 1 percent while New York Central and several others fall. Amalgamated Copper and Sugar rise, with National Lead advancing on merger rumors.
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Lawson Aids Kansas War on Standard Oil
Thomas W. Lawson accepted Gov. Hochs invitation to Kansas to help against Standard Oil. He vowed to speak July 4 and warned Kansas to stay vigilant as oil interests maneuver against the state, urging bold citizen resolve.
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Stock transfer tax bills pass Albany after long debate
The New York Assembly approved the stock transfer tax and mortgage tax bills at six pm after an all day session. The measures, passed by party lines, now go to Governor Higgins for signature. The penal code amendment adding penalties for forging stamps was included.
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May wheat gains as shorts drive market surge
Chicago trading sees a 33 4 cent May option rise fueling a broad wheat advance. May closes up 3 cents with July up 7 8 cents as short-covering and bull expectations push prices, while distant deliveries stay weak amid favorable weather. Primary receipts total 627 600 bushels.
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Wheat Oversold Reads Upswing in Chicago Grain Letter
Ennis and Stoppani report wheat showed oversold conditions and firmed late, with July up 1¼ cents and May up 8 cents after early weakness. May options saw short covering as pools caused uneven action, while July and oats rallied under strong buying and market optimism for tomorrow.
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Baruch Not Guggenheim Buyer of Selby Plant
Bernard M. Baruch denies a report that the Guggenheims bought the Selby Smelting and Lead Works. He says he purchased the Selby plant and other Western smelting works for a combination including himself and associates.
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United States Steel Buys 35000 Tons Bessemer Pig Iron
Cleveland April 5 United States Steel Corp confirms purchase of 35000 tons of Bessemer pig iron. 25000 tons come from the Bessemer Association and 10000 tons from other sources.
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Woman Identifies Dead Man as Husband in Hotel Jumping Case
Miss Elizabeth Lavin of Hartford visits the morgue and identifies photos of a man who jumped from a Fourth Avenue hotel on March 18 as her husband James Lavin a 29 year old dentist.
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Boston Theatres Schedule Busy With Montages Of Plays
Nance O Neil headlines at Tremont Theatre with Elizabeth and Macbeth on the bill. Maude Adams shines at Hollis Street in The Little Minister and Op o Me Thumb. Mrs Patrick Campbell debuts The Sorceress at Hollis Street for a fortnight. Robert Edeson stars in Strongheart as college life on screen extends Boston run. Humpty Dumpty showcases dual ballets at Colonial. Siberia continues at Boston Theatre followed by The Pit next week. Pals at Globe with Corbett and Ward Vokes set to close. A Tale of Two Cities concludes the concert season’s Sunday program.
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The Footlights Shine At Castle Square This Season
A round of theatre offerings fills Boston stages with humor and drama. Shadows of a Great City and McFadden's Flats share bills alongside juvenile fare at Keith's and Bowdoin Square. Star turns include D'Alma's trained animals, Violet Allen at Howard, and Miss Larothe at Austin & Stone's Museum, with concerts in Jordan Hall and a Parks Theatre benefit for Robert Edeson.
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My Clothier's Bulletin Rewards Schoolboy Story
Wolf's My Clothier monthly bulletin in Hanover and Portland streets offers a $5 gold prize for the best schoolboy or girl story submitted to the advertising manager. The feature aims to promote store interests and patron welfare in a breezy house paper.
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