Reorganization Plan for The New England Gas & Coke Co
Boston public notice invites holders of First Mortgage Five Per Cent Bonds and stock to join a committee for rapid reorganization. A receiver is in charge. six million dollars may be needed for rehabilitation, added capital, and consolidation of allied holdings. Bond and stock deposits accepted at Old Colony Trust and Colonial Trust through April 17, 1902, with 30 day acceptance. Joseph B. Russell chairs the stock committee. other officers named.
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New England Gas & Coke Company
Alexander C. Humphreys
Messrs. Kidder
Peabody & Co
Boston
J. & W. Seligman & Co
New York
Old Colony Trust Company
Ames Building
Colonial Trust Company
Broadway
James P. Stearns
Samuel Carr
N. P. Hallowell
Joseph B. Russell
Co. F. Adams
BE. N. Foss
High prices hurt patrons as meals shrink and beer costs rise
The piece notes that diners face rising costs as restaurant meals grow smaller and tougher, while poor families skip meat due to price hikes. Brewers' strike worsens woes with saloons closed on growlers and beer now selling at 6 cents per glass, reportedly with excess foam.
Dominion Coal Sale Sparks Steel Lease Plans
In Montreal and Toronto trading of Dominion Coal and Dominion Steel surged as directors in Montreal reportedly agreed to lease the Coal Company to the Steel Company at an 8 percent basis. The move would issue 5 million in common stock to take up 3 million in preferred stock and 3 million in bonds, lifting fixed charges to about 2.35 million. Copper shares led gains with United States Mining and United States Oil among strong performers as markets fluctuated. Houston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Coal
Dominion Tron and Steel
Montreal
Steel
Coal Company
Steel Company
Dominion Steel
Toronto
New York
Chicago & Northwestern
Louisville & Nashville
Copper Range Consolidated
Amalgamated
Washington
Wall Street
Clark
Montana
United States
Evans
Salt Lake
Osceola
Bingham
Parrot
Arcadian
Utah
Massachusetts Electric Common
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Pete Marquette
Wasserman
Gates
Union Pacific
London
Market prices report closes with daily highs and lows
Boston on April 14 lists the day’s highest and lowest sales and records the closing, bid and asked prices. The report details market activity for the session, noting price ranges and quotes for major securities.
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Boston
Palmo Tablets Promise Sleep Aid and Nerve Support
A vintage ad copy touts Palmo Tablets as a remedy for sleeplessness and nervousness. It claims natural slumber, calming effects, and long-lasting relief at a price around five dollars, with an offer for a free book and contact details in Washington and Boylston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Corner
Boylston Mae
Life Members Honored by Masons in Waltham Hall
In Waltham Free Masons Hall fifty two brethren were awarded life membership medals for at least thirty years of good standing. Worshipful Master Melvin M. Johnson led the ceremony with recipients listed from Boston Malden Nantucket Brooklyn and nearby towns. Grand Master Gallagher gave a silver medal to Alexander Starbuck.
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Waltham
Free Masons
Monitor Lodge
Melvin M. Johnson
L. B. Eaton
Brooklyn
N. Y
B. S&s. Coffin
Nantucket
Henry Buncher
Samuel L. Ryan
George H. Willard
Edward Justin
L. J. Kendall
BE. M. Ingworth
George F. Mansfield
James N. Hammond
Lyman N. Hall
Arthur P
Frank E. Stanley
Charles H. Houghton
Charles A. Brackett
Boston
Samuel O. Upham
Louis A. Felix
Henri A. Mansfield
Henry W. Hartwell
George M. Thompson
Henry P. Sherman
William Roberts
George W. Warren
Charles H. Parks
Charles B. Marsh
Glen Ridge
N. J
Lebbens
Foster
Daniel Smith
Walpole
Frank W. Maynard
Asher Bamber
William W. Clark
Francis Maynard
Erskine Warden
Gallagher
Alexander Starbuck
Lodge
Crowell
Master Monitor Lodge of Free Masons
Sigurd Arrives With Million-Dollar Wool Cargo At Boston
The Norwegian bark Sigurd, captained by Oxnevad, docked at National docks after a 110 day voyage from Melbourne. She carries 8472 bales of wool, valued at about 1,000,000 dollars, consigned to John G. Wright of the city for New England woollen mills. The voyage was aided by tug Pallas off Cape Cod. Also arrived was the Reynard from Parrsboro with 98 bales of wool on its maiden voyage, after a 42 day run from Buenos Ayres via Port India and the Bay of Fundy. The Sigurd’s cargo adds to local customs revenue.
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Sigurd
Oxnevad
Melbourne
Cape Cod
Pallas
National Docks
John G. Wright
New England
Uncle Sam
Customs Department
Barkentine Reynard
Parrsboro
N. 8
Buenos Ayres
Port India
River Platte
Reynard
Bill Dexter
Spencer’s Island
Bay of Fundy
Boston
Leyland line steamers carry wheat to Liverpool and London
Leyland line steamers Devonian and Kingstonian sail this week with 100000 and 25000 bushels of wheat respectively. A flotilla of schooners left Curtis Bay bound for the port, while several ships near Baltimore report race results and diversions. Captain Towne disappears in Baltimore, and Wilster towed to New York for repairs. pilots plan attendance at the American National Pilot Association meeting in Washington.
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Leyland Line
Devonian
Kingstonian
Liverpool
London
Curtis Bay
Baltimore
Henry Withington
Sparrows Point
Percy Birdsall
Henry W. Cramr
Jennie R. Dubois
Chesapeake Bay
David Davis
Boston
Frank A. Palmer
Atlantic
Towne
Chicago
John Werd
Crockett
John N. Robina
Irccasin Dry Docks
New York
Wilster
Boston Towbort Company
Orion
Lewis Wharf
John H. Low
American National Pilot Association
Washington
T Wharf
Croix
Pike
John
N. B
Southwest Harbor
Commercial Wharf
Shipping News Miniature Almanac April 15 Update
Sun rises 5 05 AM sets 6 25 PM day length 13 20 Moon sets 12 57 AM High water 4 45 AM 5 15 PM Arrivals include steamers Sachem Murdock Liverpool under Warren Co St Croix Pike St John N B and many other vessels with goods to various ports. Cleared schooners Nellie EF Gray MT Soley Eva Stewart and others listed amid wind shifts and tug activity.
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Nellie EF. Gray
Quaco
N. B
MT. Soley
Wolfville
Eva Stewart
Windsor
Clark Sued Over 186000 Stock Claim in Copper Firm
In New York Supreme Court Senator W W A Clark of Montana testified in a suit by Professor George A Treadwell against United Verde Copper Company and directors. Treadwell seeks injunctions and a receiver, alleging loss of 620 shares valued at about 1850 each after his refusal to sell during a 1900 reorganization. Clark denied threats over a stock option attempt in 186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W.W. A. Clark
Montana
Supreme Court
George A. Treadwell
United Verde Copper Company
W. A. Clark
Charles W. Clerk
Treadwell
Professor Treadwell
Clark
Boston Exports Decline Amid Rising Imports
Boston exports show a drop from the previous year despite higher import volumes. For the nation, breadstuffs shipments fell from 170,640 to 12,902,616 dollars, with eastern ports like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia experiencing the largest declines.
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Washington
United States
Impre
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
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Free and Clear
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Winthrop Building
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Zionists of
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Federation of American Zonists
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Hancock (Mich.) Journal
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Monitor Lodge OF Masons OF
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Shipping News
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Murdock
Warren & Co
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Margentine Reynard
Barteaux
E. F. Lackerbach
Keene
Norfolk, Va
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H. F. Dimock
Wralusing
Black Bird
Perth
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Likens
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Swffolk
Concord
Grafton
Bala
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Gladiator
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R. L
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King & Co
William H. Clark
Edith
Weehawken
Lynn
Horace W. Macomber
Newport News
Charlotte W. Miller
Stonington
United Verde
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