Market Review and Outlook for Prosperity Revival
The week shows continued discounting of a return to prosperity with crop yields strong and politics calm. Steel Corp bookings for early July run at 26 000 tons daily, copper prices rise as demand grows, and leather but column reports mixed regional orders. Prices rise on harmony between Gould and Harriman interests as Wheeling & Lake Erie notes mature, signaling higher market confidence and a shift toward potential rail expansion and recovered earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Steel Corporation
Pacific Northwest
Taft
Gould
Harriman
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Erie Railroad
Labor union debates charter with A F L and waterway plan
At the National Federation of State City and Town Employees second annual convention in Boston delegates postponed a decision on an independent charter and referred the issue to the Fall River 1909 meeting. They urged a definite AFL decision and discussed aiding labor during downturns with a proposed waterway linking Newton Watertown and Waltham to Boston Harbor. New officers included Michael I O'Brien James A Gorman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of State, City and Town Employees’ Union
Washington Street
American Federation of Labor
Fall River
A.ff
International
Congress
Newtons
Watertown
Waltham
Boston
Michael I. O’brien
Boston Paving Department Union
R. R. Howard
Malden
William Tirrell
Boston Draw Tenders’ Union
Protest Against Extension of Piece and Bonus System
The Federated Council of the Boston and Maine Railroad Employees voted to protest any further extension of the piece or bonus system in the mechanical departments. The new council unites about 5000 workers from seven crafts including machinists baggagemen station men blacksmiths boilermakers carmen and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Council of the
Boston & Maine Railroad Employees
Carmen
International Association
The
Brotherhood
Cambridge man dies after fit at Norfolk and Cambridge streets
Matthew Guthrie of 290 Norfolk Street in Cambridge collapsed at the corner of Norfolk and Cambridge streets in East Cambridge and died shortly after due to a medical episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Guthrie
Norfolk Street
Cambridge
Norfolk and
Cambridge Streets
East
Labor unions map August events and meetings in Boston
Barbers will hold a picnic at West Quincy on Aug 23. Union locals report Labor Day parade decisions, educational sessions, and social events across unions including Carpenters, Freight Handlers, Park Department, Street Cleaning, Blacksmiths, Railroad Carmen, and Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers’ Union
West Quincy
Arthur M. Watson
Greater Boston District Council of Carpenters
Indianapolis
International Executive Board
Expressmen's Union 307
New Haven
Wells Memorial Building
Piano and Furniture Movers
Tremont Street
Park Department Assembly
K. of L
Squantum
Lipsehultz
Bakers’ Union
Roxbury
Dominic D'Alessandro
Building’ Laborers’ Union
The
A. F. of L
Emerson
Executive Board of Sand and
Union 191
William J. Dougherty
Buffalo
N. Y
Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Boston
William Powlesland
Chicago
Fifth International
Blacksmiths’ Union 209
Eliot Street
P. J. Kellard
Treasury
Kellard
Brian J. McGowan
Washington Street
J. J. O'Hearn
John T. Slattery
James Kearns
William O'Malley
Joseph H. Donnelley
David Neigle
Wheeland Street
St. Omar Hall
Bay State Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen
Pilgrim Hall
Grand Lodge
Missouri Iron Mountain
New Haven Railroad
Edward J. Trainor
Knights of Pythias
Utah Mining News Highlights and New Company Formations
Articles of incorporation filed for Black Balsam Mining Company of Santaquin Utah with 25 000 capital at 2 1 2 cents a share. Utah Copper Company declares 2 per year dividend as stock trades near 40 a share. Utah Apex reports rich lead copper ore discovery in Bing ham. Fish Springs mine pays July dividend of 3000. Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange volume nears 8 million in six months. Rebel claims in Beaver county sold to Mathew Cullin. historic bonanza mine eyed for revival. Ogden smelter resumes operations after previous losses. Garfield contract upgrades shift ore treatment to 1600 tons daily. Mining engineer Lew Humphries reports strong Ludwig group development and rich chalcocite ore at 550-foot level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt
Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange
North Star
Beaver County
Mathew Cullin
Utah
Cullin
Odgen
Ogden
Utah Smelting Company
American Smelting & Refining
United States Smelting, Refining & Mining
Bingham Consolidated Mining & Smelting Companies
Samuel Newhouse
Henchett
Boston Consolidated
American Smelters Securities Company
Garfield
Lew Humphries
Yerrington
Nev
Nevada-Douglas Copper Company
John F. Sheehan dies of apoplexy in Hyde Park
Hyde Park August 2 John F Sheehan prominent shoe manufacturer and Hyde Park citizen died today of apoplexy at age 51. He resided at 329 Hyde Park avenue, born in Avon and moved here about 15 years ago to run his business. He was vice president of the Hyde Park Business Men's Association and a member of the Knights of Columbus Catholic Order of Foresters and Ancient Order of Hibernians. He leaves a wife three brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
John F. Sheehan
Sheehan
Hyde Park Avenue
Tie
Avon
Roy Knabenshue Plans Record Dirigible Flight
Roy Knabenshue of Toledo will attempt to lower the world airship record starting from Denver on September 12 bound for Omaha, a 538 mile flight. The current record stands at 100 miles and arrangements are under way for automobiles to follow the airship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Roy Knabenshue
Toledo
Ohio
Omaha
Troops Strike Paris Threatens 24 Hour General Strike
Paris faces a looming 24 hour general strike with widespread anxiety and indignation among the public. The press condemns the revolutionary segment of the General Labor Federation and urges government action to curb what is seen as a social menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
General Labor Federation
Labor Rally Prompts Mass Union Strike Across Nation
Troops kept in barracks and a nationwide labor camp mobilizes for a major show of force. The General Labor Federation reports 100000 workers from affiliated unions ready to strike tomorrow. Bill stickers spread a denunciation accusing the government of provoking a massacre by unleashing troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Labor Federation
J Edgar Hallowell Dies at 54 in Jamaica Plain
J Edgar Hallowell a music teacher and penman died at his home 881 Centre Street Jamaica Plain after a short illness He was 54 and leaves a widow also a music teacher Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Hallowell
Penman
Centre Street
Jamaica Plain
Methodist Episcopal Church
Red Banner Parade Barricaded by Quincy Police
In Quincy on August 2 Finnish Workingmen's Club members planned a parade to honor Finland Congress victories while carrying the red flag. Lieutenant D R McKay warned police to curb the red banner and Mayor Shea ordered the American banner lead the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
D. R. McKay
Finnish Workingmen’s Club of
Social-Democrat Club of Finland
Finland Congress
United States
Shea
Finnish Club Rumpus Over Flags at Faxon Park Parade
Lieutenant McKay reached Arthur Street hall as lines formed and M Myosky faced uproar from members especially women. Oscar Ahonen urged the crowd in Finnish against marching behind the US flag unless a red flag flew. Konstad Hill seized the American flag and led about 30 followers in a parade to Faxon Park. The rest of the 200 strong group walked without a flag to the grounds where many wore red, white, and red attire.
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William E. Soule
Arizona
Atlantic
Bingham
Boston Console
Boston & Corbin
Butte Coalition
Ats Ry
Calumet & Arizona
Calumet & Hecla
al Copper Range
Vf Daly West
Elm River
Franklin
la Salle
Mexico
Michigan
Montana
North Butte
Rhode Island
Santa Fe
Shannon
Tamarack
Trinity
United Copper Sree
U S
Ceeerveees
Ener . Ee
Vaciopim
Vaciopim Iccaccsccteuvae
Utah Copper
Winona
Wolverine
Old Colony
Ee Dominion
St. Marys
American Smelting & Refining Company
Ely
Nevada
Yerington
Revielle
Tintic
Joseph T. Jenkins
Copper
Curb & Mining Outlook
Trinity Place
New York
Tonopah
Goldfield
Butte
Cobalt
Tintio
Park City
Rawhide
Canadian
Shawmut Consolidated Copper CO
Shawmut Consolidated
Richard J. Burton Co, Incorporated
Massachusetts
Bankers and Brokers
Congress Street
State
City
Town Employees’ Union
Federated Council of B. & M. Em
Ployees
Ptr Amalgamated
Am Car Foundry
Atchison Ohio
Baltimore & Eee
Brooklyn
Canadian Pacificc
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago Northwest
Colorado
Delaware & Hud
Erie
General
New York Central
Nor & West
Nor Pacific
O & West
LABOR
Brotherhood of
Boston Lodge
Boylston Street
K. of P
Rocky Point
R. I
Revere 'House
Revere
State House
Bass Point
New England
Faneuil
Providence
Narragansett Bay
Revere House
Transatlantic Steamship Clerks’ Assembly
Noddle Island Assembly
L. Longshoremen
Sharon
Assembly
Painters’ District Council
Greater
Utah Copper Company
Utah Apex
Fish Springs
Frederick R. Tibbitts
Congress St
Mass
Commission
Riker-Jaynes
All Hall & Lyon
Pawtucket
Worcester
Walter N. Lawrence CO. (Inc
Jameson Lee Finney
Grace Livingston
Furniss
Warfield
Olcott Caruso
Maude Adams Cohan
Fay Templeton Mantell
Globe Mat
TODAY
Maine
Boston Theatre
Romany Opera Company
McConnell and Simpson
Exposition
Renards
Paul la Croix
Mattie Lockette
the van der Koors
Fiddler and Shelton
Bijou Dream
Tremont
A. Day
A Sieden Musee
Washington St
Washington, Cor
Beach Street
Crescent City
OPERA
HOUSE
Joseph Santley
Ucky Jim
Darktown
Annette Kellerman
Paradise
Pxaragoa
Carden Nantasket Beach
Zoological Gardens
Bexhall
National League
Columbus Avenue
Pittsburg
Tnos
Connelly & Burke
Adams House
Cashin
Young’s
Parker’s
W.wright & Ditson
Otis Wharp
Atlantic Ave
Pilgrims
First Landing
Plana
Sameaen
Provincetown
Ape & Od
Bay Line
Rowe’s Wharf
Fort Hill
A. Moody
Plymouth
Betty Alden
Long Wharf
P. Cushing
Mgr
Pemberton
G. P. Cushing
Gen. Mer
Pero Mennnircir
Mypre
Aero Sec
Bowdoin Oad
Moving Pictures
Theatre Comique
Sceollag Square
Tremont Row
Knights of
AL U. Sa
Quincy Finns
Old Glory
Sorensen
Central Wharf
Sunfay
BOSTO
Old Colony St. By. Co
King Philip
Edward W. Dixon
Commercial Wharf
Richmond
Providence Joy Line
NEW Yorkia Rail
BOA
Washington
Gloucester
Cape Ane
Foot State St
B. & Merchant, Mer
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