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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

12

Market swings amid mixed outlook and bank gains

New York and Boston stock lists show mixed results with United States Steel leading turnover in both cities. Bank clearings rise sharply in November, while tariff and railroad issues pressuring prices trigger uneven trading and cautious sentiment.

New York Boston United States Steel Common Keokuk & Des Moines American Hide & Leather Fitchburg Railway Calumet & Hecla Mining Company

Lead Tariff Debate Focuses Miner Attention

TLS WEEK'S ISSUE of COPPER. CURB MINING OUTLOOK outlines arguments before Congress Ways and Means on tariff revision for lead metal. It explains significance and notes upcoming coverage of the American Mining Congress three‑day session in Pittsburg starting December 2.

TLS Congressional Committee On Ways and American Mining Congress Pittsburg

Boston Curb Market Reports Mixed Activity on Cobalt Central

Today's curb market showed limited movement with Cobalt Central rising to 59 cents at one point before closing at 55 cents while National Mining Exploration stayed firm around 65 cents. The report notes fluctuations across the full curb list with detailed figures.

Amalgamated Lake Copper Steel Common American Pneumatic Service Common Union Pacific Telephone New Heaven Butte Coalition Shannon Franklin North Butte Corbin Doane Street Cobalt Central National

Dividends Declared by Various Companies in Late December

A listing of dividend declarations and book close dates from multiple firms including American Pipe Mfg Co Beacon Trust Co Fidelity and Deposit Co of Maryland Finance Co of Pennsylvania Merchants' Trust Co Continental Passenger Railway Union Exchange Bank Crown Reserve Mining Co Buffalo Mines Co Safety Car Heating and Lighting Co Ingersoll Rand Waltham Trust Americate Can Seattle Electric Twin City Rapid Transit Denver Rio Grande Railway Co and others with amounts dates and record dates.

American Pipe Mfg. Co Beacon Trust Co Boston Fidelity and Deposit Co Maryland Finance Co Pennsylvania Merchants’ Trust Co Philadelphia Continental Passenger Railway Co Union Exchange Bank New York Crown Reserve Mining Co Buffalo Mines Co Buffalo. Mines Co Safety Car Heating and Lighting Co Seattle Electric Co Twin City Denver

Rock Island Bonds Offered By Speyer & Co At 89

Speyer & Co offering 4 percent first and refunding mortgage gold bonds of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company at 89 plus accrued interest. Bonds redeemable at option of company at 105 with accrued interest on or before April 1 1911 on 60 days’ notice. Issue capped at 16 million, now about 74.942 million issued overall. secured by lien on 148 miles of railway lines plus St Louis to Kansas City route, St Paul Minneapolis terminals, Moline shops, and on all lines subject to existing mortgages.

Speyer & Co Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company St. Louis Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Moline C. W. Hillard Illinois United States Gulf States Galveston New Orleans Chicago, St. Louis Memphis Denver

Bonds and earnings details for Chicago Rock Island Line

The text notes 5649 miles excluding leased lines and trackage, with 88,058,000 bonds authorized under mortgages. It specifies allocations: 401,000 against underlying bonds, 13,500,000 to cover 7a percent purchase price bonds of other firms, and 17,157,000 for improvements and acquisitions. Bonds are valid investments for trustees, savings banks in New York, and accepted by the Washington Treasury as security for public deposits. Also agencies insure investments for New York insurers. For Q3 1908, Rock Island reports 15,708,609 revenue, down 664,064, with net operating revenue of 9 9 from 5,025,863 expenses, up 292,687 vs 1907. Over five years, surplus for dividends averaged about 6,200,000 annually.

New York State Treasury Department Washington Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company

Woolen industry rally backs tariff shift urged at meeting

Treasurer Arthur M. Cox told the American Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers that post election investment improved the trade where about 400 million dollars has been invested. Two hundred mills were represented as discussion of tariff and raw material costs drew turnout. Joseph F. Fletcher was re-elected president.

Nis York Arthur Fl. Cox American Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers Joseph FE. Fletcher

Hartford Citizens Gift to Senator Bulkeley

In Hartford Connecticut on December 3 a $3000 silver dinner set was presented to United States Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley by Hartford citizens. They expressed appreciation for his role in the building and dedication of the $3,000,000 stone arch bridge over the Connecticut River. The presentation took place at Parsons Theatre.

Hartford Conn United States Morgan G. Bulkeley Connecticut River Parsons’ Theatre

Worsted Mills Begin Full Time Operations in Baltic Area

The Shetucket Worsted Mills in Baltic, employing about 100 workers, started full time today after a period of short time. Pine Tree Worsted Co in Elmville and Chase Mills in Killingly will begin day and night schedules starting next Monday with new orders already received.

Baltic Conn Shetucket Should Vear Elmville Chase Mills Asl

Merrill Files Bankruptcy Statement Assets Set at 21000

Colonel Winthrop H. Merrill who was released on bail for alleged larceny filed a bankruptcy statement in court listing liabilities of 15599 and assets of 21000 with no secured claims. His residence is 142 Massachusetts avenue in this city.

Winthrop H. Merrill Merrill Massachusetts Avenue

Mindos defeats Woodward in Atlanta mayoral race

In Atlanta on December 3, Robert F. Mindos, an independent candidate backed by a citizen committee, defeated James Woodward, the regular Democratic nominee, two weeks after Woodward faced a spectacular campaign surge following his third nomination for mayor.

Atlanta James (. Woodward Robert F. Minddos

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