Market ham activity wanes with uneven city totals
Market ham trading shows reduced activity with New York reporting 712,600 shares and Boston 33,899 shares. Steel leads in New York at 144,700, while Arizona Commercial tops Boston at 6,825. Year to date totals reach 94,291,400 in New York and 7,854,262 in Boston, vs last year’s 46,500,900 and 3,268,807 respectively. Major movers include Tennessee Copper up in New York and Calumet and Hecla up in Boston, with Continental Can and Maine Central among notable losses.
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New York
Boston
Arizona Commercial
Tennessee Copper
Continental Can
Calumet & Hecla
Maine Central
New York Stock Exchange
Seeere
Am Smelt & R
Am Tel & Tel
Cal Pet Corp
Erie
G'drich
Codrich
Nor Ee
Agr Corp
Pf. Brie
New York Market Cites Arabic Episode But Upward Tone Prevails
Official sources signal the Arabic episode may be adjusted without further friction with Germany, aiding a moderate advance. Metal stocks rise on overseas strength, with Tennessee Copper hitting a new high and United States Steel under pressure as market breadth broadens. Foreign buying supports iron and steel groups. war shares fluctuate while rails show little movement. Total volume 725,000 shares. Foreign exchange weakens for remittances to London and Paris. marks firm. Bond activity mixed with steady U.S. issues.
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New York
Germany
London
Tennessee
United States Steel
New York Air Brake
Westinghouse
Bethlehem Steel
Crucible Steel
Paris
Rome
United States
Bond Remittance Prospects Advertised by State Bond Committee
Organized by Charles M Schwab and Associates 1907 details on request. Our market letter on the International Textbook Company will shortly be out. Copy free on request. Keen an Co Broad Street. State bonds Alabama Georgia Indiana Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina pass and payment refused will cheap. N C Bond Committee 25 rad st New York.
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Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Lt. Co., and Associates
International Textbook Company
Keenan & CO
Broad Street Ark
Georgia
Indiana
Louisane
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Caral
N. C. Bond Committee
Rad St
New York
Boston Market Reports Broad Gains Across Metals
The Boston market recovers from two months of dullness with buoyant trading and substantial price gains across copper lead zinc and miscellaneous issues though New Haven shows a loss. Copper rises to 18 cents a pound zinc to 14 cents and lead to 4.70 cents. Eagle & Blue Bell ore is found 80 feet below 1700 feet, and Wolverine directors may declare a 5 dollar semiannual dividend.
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Boston
New Haven
New York Board
Massachusetts Gas Companies
Eagle & Blue Bell
Wolverine
Houghton, Mich
Franklin Mill
Boston Stocks Report Shows Bond and Wacuities Move
Market notes from Boston on August 26 record high, low and last prices for bonds and related assets with a comparison to the previous close. The report notes fluctuation in traded items and hints at broader market directions.
Foreign Exchange Market Weaker Amid Sterling Slump
The forex market was soft with sterling and francs leading weakness. Bankers reported afternoon rates: Sterling cables at 4.6414 dollars, francs around 5.94 per dollar, marks 8.14, guilders 40 plus 1 sixteenth, lire 6.40.
Market Rebounds as Metal Stocks Lead Recovery
After a sharp dip sparked by the Arabic incident and a Germany delay, markets firm up with gains in copper lead zinc. Steel and coal oil shares rise as metal and war orders push profits higher, including Tennessee Copper jumping 11 points to 65 and Hendee Manufacturing eyeing large export orders.
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Tennessee Copper
Steel Corporation
Germany
Hendee Manufacturing
New Zealand
Australia
Santa Claus Code of Ethics Revealed
The article outlines a humorous yet thoughtful code guiding Santa Claus in modern times. It highlights principles of fairness, respect, and responsibility in gift distribution and interactions with children, elves, and the public.
Holyoke Street Railroad Strike Voted To Run Tomorrow
A city strike vote was taken by Holyoke street railroad workers to begin tomorrow morning. The union asks the working agreement end June 1 1916 instead of a longer term as proposed by the company. The strike, a spinoff of a prior August dispute, affects about 260 men. State Board of Arbitration officials are due to arrive to mediate.
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Holyoke
Woods
State Board of Arbitration
Hayti Given Until Sept 17 on Protectorate Treaty
Washington reports Hayti's parliament has until September 17 to act on a treaty placing the United States under a 10 year financial protectorate. American Marines will remain in control of key cities to prevent further anarchy.
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Washington
Hayti
United States
Little Republic
Metal market shows active copper and other metal price gains
Domestic demand for copper strengthens with prices around 176 or higher. Lake metal deliveries through October quoted at 17 1 4 to 17 3 4 cents, electrolytic 17 17 1 2 cents, casting 16 1 4 to 16 3 4 cents. Spelter prices advance, spot 14 14 12 cents. Joplin ore steady at 170 with leads firmer. No. 1 Northern Iron Boston delivery 16.58 per ton, Dec 31 17.08, 1916 Jan 1 to Jun 30 17 18 25.
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Joplin
American Smelting and Refining Company
Outsiders
New York
Boston
Southern Iron
Birmingham
Spot Foundry
Boston Common Points
Municipal Bond Sales Across Several Cities
Fall River offers 210000 dollars of four percent bonds in four issues for playground equipment highway almshouse at 100 and 53.8 bidder BE Rollins & Sons leads with 100,538. Salem invites bids for 220000 four percent bonds for school water and street projects. Quincy sells 21300 four percent bonds for macadam paving school widening and sea wall. Cranston invites bids for 50000 four and a half percent highway bonds and 25000 four percent school bonds.
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Fall River
Massachusetts
BE. H. Rollins & Sons
R. L. Day & Co
Blake Bros. & Co
Quincy
Sea
Wall
P. M. Chandler & Co
Cropley, McGaragle Co
Jackson & Curtis
George A. Fernald & Co
E. H. Rollins & Sons
N. W. Harris & Co
Paine, Webber & Co
Curtis & Sanger
F. 8. Moseley & Co
E. M. Farnsworth & Co
Millett, Roe & Hagen
Utah Apex July tonnage yields 17620 profit
July tonnage of Utah Apex was 15008, producing operating profits of 17620 dollars. Public Service Commission approves issue of 12819 shares of 6 percent first preferred stock at 112 dollars by Bay State Street Bu Company. Iron Cap Copper earns net 14388 in July from shipping 18 cars of ore. NYSE seats sold include Landon to Dreyfus for 9000, Wilson to Westheimer for 58000, Curry to Megargel for 58000, Kean to Duffy for 8000.
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Utah
Apex
Public Service Commision
Bay State Street Bu. Company
Iron Cap Copper
New York Stock Exchange
George S. Landon
Walter Dreyfus
Richard Wilson, Jr
I. 8. Westheimer
Walter J. Curry
R. C. Megargel
Hamilton F. Kean
Edward J. Duffy
Armed British Steamer Waimana Blocked From Port
Newport News authorities refused clearance to the British steamer Waimana from Marseilles to Buenos Ayres after discovering a 4 inch rifle on the main deck. Treasury officials in Washington to rule if the vessel violated the US Britain accord banning armed merchantmen from American ports. The 10,000 gross ton ship with 75 crew had stopped for fuel in Newport News. captain said gun was for submarine defense.
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Newport News
Marseilles
Buenos Ayres
Treasury
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Holmes
Fresh fish arrivals mark busy port week at new pier
Thirteen vessels docked at Port yesterday bringing haddock cod pollock hake mackerel swordfish and groundfish totals across the fleet. Prices across multiple species ranged from 2 to 80 cents per unit as a record week looms with strong traffic at the new South Boston fish pier.
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Haddock
Shipping News Arrived and Sailed Vessel List
Shipping news lists numerous vessels arriving at and sailing from ports including Norfolk Portland Baltimore New York and Philadelphia. Notable ships and tugs such as Cuba L & W barges Nos 7 and 15 Monocacy and Chemung are mentioned with tows to Newport News Baltimore and Portland.
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Dizer
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Calvin Austin
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Newport News
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William H. Yerkes, Jr
Perkins
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Edgar EF. Luckenbach
Nielsen
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Freeman
Mauch Chunk
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Rahn
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Undercliffe
Charles Pp
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Dora
Edwin UL. Pillsbury
Swimin
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Pritchard
Philadelphia
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Hudgins
Portsmouth
May
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Tacony
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Little Elsie
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W. P. Palmer
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Hoboken
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Irene
Edith
Newburyport
Washington
Patience
Penn
Horace Allyn
Edgar F. Luckenbach
Gibson
Fannie F. Hall
Ethel F. Morrison
Catawamkeag
Searsport
Hume
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Harris and Nelson Win Vermont Doubles Title
Fred H. Harris of Brattleboro and J. G. Nelson of Concord defended their Vermont doubles crown in the state tennis tournament final. They defeated C. J. Dexter of Philadelphia and A. N. Wilder of New Haven 6-3 6-4 6-2.
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Brattleboro
Fred H. Harris
This City
J. G. Nelson
Concord
N. H
Vermont
C. J. Dexter
Philadelphia
A. N. Wilder
New Haven
Blockade Declared for Asia Minor Coasts
Paris reports the Official Journal publishes a blockade declaration covering Asia Minor and Syria coasts from Samos to the Egyptian frontier dated Aug 25. The move applies to the island region and Syria, extending to the frontiers.
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Paris
Asia Minor
Syria
Samos
Wish Shop Spotlight Opens Next Sunday Post Magazine
A feature on a young woman who runs a wish shop explains the concept and how it aids customers. The article previews what readers can expect in the upcoming magazine issue.
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Next Sunday Post
Births Marriages Deaths Notice Parade in Dorchester
A long list of birth, marriage and death notices from Dorchester and surrounding areas. Entries name names such as Helen Pond Bradman and Lawrence Southworth alongside numerous funeral details with dates, times, and church or residence locations.
Obituary Notice for Cornelius Driscoll Death Vigil
In loving memory of Cornelius Driscoll, deceased. There will be a special meeting of Division 14, A. O. H., Brighton, at Woods Hall Friday at 8 o'clock to act on the death. Signed John Hickey, President.
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Brighton
Woods’ Hall
Cornelius Driscoll
John Hickey
Lost Glasses in Mattapan Near New Port Case
Lost rimless glasses reported in Mattapan with New Port case. If found, return to 222 W Selden St Mattapan.
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Mattapan
Newport
W. Selden St. Mattapan
Portsmouth to Build Another Submarine
Navy yard industrial manager Laurence S. Adams said in Portsmouth that a second submarine will be built at the local yard. The new boat is expected to be larger than L-8, with work to begin before L-8 is completed.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navas
Laurence
Adams
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Washington
Stolen Auto Recovered by Boston Police
Police of Station 11 in Boston recovered the automobile owned by Adelbert B Messer of 15 Central Street, superintendent of the Old Colony Trust Company. Stolen yesterday from a local garage, the car was abandoned in a wood road with accessories stripped except the tires.
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Concord
Station 11
Boston
Central Street
Old Colony Trust Company
Keenans Recovering From Husband Rampage
Lawrence Keenan of Charlestown who beat his wife and daughter, set the house on fire and cut his own throat, is getting along well but needs time to recover. He was moved from the relief station to City Hospital. His wife remains at the relief station recovering from head wounds. The daughter is at home and fully recovered.
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Lawrence Keenan
Charlestown
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