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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
10
The 1908 Utah Consolidated Copper Mining Company annual report lists net profits for prior years including 1905 826 312 1904 1 179 412 and 1903 2 835 008 with figures for ore treated copper pounds silver and gold ounces.
The National Lead Company reports 1908 results with key figures: net earnings after taxes 902,009, gross profits 2,942,245, preferred dividends 1,705,752, common dividends 1,082,770, and a surplus of 164,251 compared to 255,01 in 1907, highlighting year over year changes.
Day features broad stock strength with Amalgamated and Reading leading gains. Reading climbs to 1875-8 and Amalgamated reaches 771-8 as Copper shares rally, while New York and Boston lists show notable price advances and ample money market activity.
The Boston Market lists the course of stock and bond prices with the total sales for the day recorded in a comprehensive table dated April 5 from Boston.
Today's curb market in Boston was moderately active with Bay State rising from 61 to around 66 cents and Southwestern Development holding near 19 cents. Senora saw large transactions around 70 cents while Black Mountain fell to 99 cents from 138. Other featured stocks included Eclipse Oil Davis Daly Begole and National Exploration with detailed list of fluctuations.
Boston notes report Rockport Mass awarding a 25000 loan to Cape Ann National Bank at 3 percent discount plus 50 cents premium. Competing bids ranged from 3.07 to 3.20 percent discount. New York State Controller Gaus invites proposals by April 29 for 10000000 canal improvement gold bonds dated April 1 1909 due January 1 1959 bearing 3 percent interest. Weehauken Board of Education awards 55000 4 percent semiannual bonds to H L Crawford Co at 101.273.
A dense listing of bond prices and yields across US and foreign issues. Notable items include US Treasuries such as 2s 4s 3s and 4s with yields around 9 10 percent, Canadian and Japanese issues, along with corporate bonds from Allis-Chalmers Union Pacific Western Maryland General Electric and Rock Island. The data reflects bid prices coupons maturities and debenture or gilt style notes across multiple issuers and markets.
Calendar lists ex-dividend dates for International Paper preferred and book closings for Corbin Copper Co Franklin Mining Co Electric Co of America and Lake Shore Michigan Southern Michigan Central New York Chicago St Louis. books open for American Woolen preferred Joliet Chicago railroad. meetings for American Woolen Bethlehem Steel Butte Boston Consolidated Continental Zine Centennial Copper Phelps Dodge Co.
Eclipse Ojl Co declares a quarterly dividend of 1 percent for April 24 with books closing April 10 and reopening April 26. Cape Breton Electric Co Ltd declares a semi annual dividend of 2 dollars on May 1 to stockholders of record April 15. Bosnyocolo Co declares a quarterly dividend of 21 percent on May 1 to stockholders of record April 14 with books closing April 14 and reopening April 26.
President Eliot returns to routine after a 5000 mile tour of the South and West. He walks daily and keeps strict exercise and meal times. He attends chapel, reads papers, then handles Harvard duties in University Hall and visits home for a late afternoon nap.
The Bostonia April number analyzes Boston land seizures for Fenway street work and City Congestion and Country Homem stead s by Meyer Bloomfield. It argues for state or national railroad ownership, noting Morrison TI and Swift. The magazine is well illustrated and features chief articles on these topics.
Governor Draper sent a message to the House with a report from the highway commission urging a further $35,000 expenditure to study the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. The commission seeks to eliminate discriminating rates and to base charges on a comprehensive appraisal of plant values, traffic, and costs across Boston, suburban zones, eleven large cities, and rural areas.
Malden officials announce a dress and drill reform for the police force. Revolver practice, kne epressing trousers three times a week, shaved faces, polished shoes, and strict grooming are required. Major Frank Cutting will conduct training at the armory while officers adjust to the new regime. Some officers fear higher costs, others volunteer to press and polish their own gear.
At its regular meeting the Provincetown Board of Trade unanimously requested a letter of thanks to the Post for its firm stand and noble work on the infected beef matter. Secretary J. Snow signs the official commendation dated April 3, 1909.
The Attleboro Sun notes Attorney General Malone's ruling supports the Boston Post claim that infected beef cannot be sold in the state. It also credits Governor Draper for ordering its sale halted and calls the Post’s effort a quick, strong achievement.
The Boston Post is praised for uncovering a law-violating practice that allowed slightly infected cattle to be slaughtered and sold as food in Massachusetts. The exposé is described as a major victory for public health, highlighting the paper’s role in safeguarding people’s welfare and exposing lax enforcement that drew in cattle from neighboring states.
Shepard Norwell's celebrates a new thoroughfare connecting Temple place and Winter street with a week long anniversary sale. Easter millinery dominates, with markdowns on hats and trimmings, plus discounts across jewelry, gloves, muslin, handkerchiefs and neckware.
The Boston Post takes a bold stand against tuberculosis seen as the great white plague. The piece lauds the Post for its valiant stand for the people as tuberculosis terrorizes Eastern cities and costs Boston millions.
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