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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1912

Page

16

Market totals and price changes in New York and Boston

Yesterday's market totals show New York sales 284000 shares and Boston 18207. The most active issue in New York was Reading with 68300 shares and in Boston Steel common with 1845 shares. From Jan 1 1912 to date New York totals 12477900 and Boston 1344011 shares. Major gains and losses include Sears Roebuck in New York and Mergenthaler Linotype in Boston, with rates for call and time money listed.

New York Boston Reading Steel Common Sears, Roebuck Snuff Mergenthaler Linotype United Fruit New Haven Railroad Ontario & Western Railroad Ontario & Western New Haven New York Central The Central Rutland Railroad Rutland New England

Market Holds Largely Flat After Speculative Slump

Yesterday's trading showed small volume and minor moves with an even split of losses and gains. Distillers and American Tobacco led declines amid poor earnings expectations while Third Avenue fell on sinking fund news. Short interest by leading houses rose before the drop, then offered few clues to the market's next turn.

Third Avenue Public Service Commission Distillers American Tobacco

Local Market Dull Session with Few Large Moves

The local stock exchange closed on a dismal note as 18 207 shares changed hands and only a handful of issues like Shat tuck Arizona Tamarack and United Fruit moved meaningfully. North Butte led volume with 1117 shares and Superior & Boston with 1290. North Butte was rumored to be absorbed by Anaconda, raising questions about the investment value for early holders.

North Butte Stock Exchange Shattuck-Arizona Tamarack United Fruit Superior & Boston Anaconda Qarty New Haven

Market notes and stock actions from early February

The report cites Superior & Boston trimming treasury stock to 15 000 shares on hand from 20 000 sold, with total listed shares at 283 827 up from 263 827 on Jan 22. Standard Oil Indiana to seek authorization to raise capital from 1 million to 30 million at its annual meeting. Anaconda sets a new ore shipment daily record with 271 cars totaling 13 500 tons from Butte to Washoe, surpassing the prior 261 car mark.</s>

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Boston Curb Market Highlights Rhode Island Coal and Nevada Doug

Yesterday’s events featured Rhode Island Coal and Nevada Doug Las in a brisk roundup at the Boston curb market. Vendors offered varied goods as buyers browsed stalls and discussed prices.

Rhode Island Nevada Douglas

Temporary loan awarded in Pittsfield for Curtis and Sanger

Pittsfield Massachusetts granted a temporary loan of 125000 dollars maturing October 1 at a discount rate of 2.84 percent plus a 2.8 dollar premium.

Pittsfield Mass Curtis & Sanger

Atlantic Gulf report details year end figures and income

The Atlantic Gulf and West Indies line issues for the year ended December 31 compare subsidized and other costs totaling 887 807 dollars, with interest on investments and other changes amounting to 21 09 749 355. Depreciation on investments is noted, and overall income figures are presented alongside various segments.

Atlantic Gulf & West Indies Other Cos Igang

Dividends Declared by Multiple Rail and Pipe Firms

National Railways of Mexico declares semi annual dividends at 2 percent on first preferred stock with record date February 1 and payment February 10. Cleveland and Pittsburg Railway issues quarterly 1.34 percent guaranteed with record February 10 and payment March 1. A 1 percent special guaranteed dividend also pays March 1 to February 10 records. Southern Pipe Line Company pays 6 dollars March 1 to February 10 record. General Asphalt Company declares quarterly 1.14 percent preferred with March 1 payment to February 14 record.

National Railways of Mexico Cleveland & Pittsburg R. R. Co Cleveland &Pittsburg R. R. Co Southern Pipe Line Co General Asphalt Co

Calendar for today ex dividend listings evolve

Ex dividend and meeting notices include Buff R and Pitts common and preferred shares Jeff and Clear Coal and Iron preferred American Writing Paper meeting Missouri Pacific meeting Detroit Edison meeting American Can Company Detroit United Railway Company Giroux Construction Mines and related stock actions listed for today in the calendar.

Buff, R. & Pitts Jeff Clear Coal & Iron

Men Star in Girl From Paris at Newtone Club Cambridge

The Newtone Club of Cambridge staged The Girl From Paris at their clubhouse on Massachusetts Avenue North Cambridge last night. A chorus of attractive performers and witty comedians accompanied strong male leads including William L. Mercer Jr as Ebenezer Honeycomb Hugh M. Tolar as Mrs Honeycomb and William R. Anderton as Norah with G T Page as Amos Dingle and others receiving hearty applause.

Newtone Club of Cambridge Paris Massachusetts Avenue North Boston William L. Mercer, Jr Ebenezer Honeycomb Hugh M. Tolar Mrs. Honeycomb William. R. Anderton Norah G. T. Page Amos Dingle G. M. Olive, Jr Ruth Norman F., Xavier Mlle Julie Bon-Bon

More Subways Are Demanded in Metropolitan Affairs Committee

The Metropolitan affairs committee considered several subway measures including a Grove Hall to Dudley terminal link and a Codman square extension from Andrew square. Rep Carr suggested referring all bills to the Transit Commission and the panel sent the proposals to the commission.

Grove Hall Dudley Street Metropolitan Affairs Committee Improvement Association Andrew Square Codman Square Carr Dorchester Transit Commission Arthur Berenson Washington Street Elbridge Anderson Tremont Street Boylston Street

Egg by the pound proposed in mercantile debate

State House committee hearing on egg sales hears Rep Ben Haines of Medford push selling by the pound arguing eggs lighten with age. Alfred P. Lee of the Fruit and Produce Exchange jokes about Denmark. Committee adjourns.

Legislative Committee On Mercantile Affairs State House Ben Haines Medford Haines Denmark Alfred P. Lee The Fruit and Produce Exchange

Woman Shows Teeth in Court Over Extradition

Louise Woodson, a colored woman, faced Judge Ely in Municipal Court charged as a fugitive from justice. She showed her teeth to be identified by former employer Mrs Ida Briggs who said the woman decamped with jewelry. Woodson was held in 8500 until Feb 5 for a hearing on extradition.

Louise Woodson Ely Ida Briggs Aedere

Hearst Buys Atlanta Georgian From Seely

The Atlanta Georgian reports Wil lem Randolph Hearst has purchased the paper from Fred J. Seely who started it six years ago. The sale was announced this afternoon in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta Atlanta Georgian Willem Randolph Hearst Fred J. Seely

Trial details unfold in Fort Worth murder case

Captain A G Boyce allegedly tried to run when J B Sneed prepared to shoot him. Ireland Hampton testified the meeting was not accidental and Sneed looked through a hotel lobby window before the shooting. The case ties together the Sneed Boyce and Snyder families amid an elopement romance and unwritten law defenses. Jury completed Saturday night.

Fort Worth Tex A. G. Boyce J.B. Sneed Sneed Ireland Hampton Swayne Sneed’s Wife With Captain Boyce Boyce

Mortgagee's Sale of Beaton Monument Square Property

Mortgagee Boston Five Cents Savings Bank seeks foreclosure on Anthony Waterman and Mary Waterman parcel in Beaton's former Charles Town area. Sale on February 29, 1912, at four o'clock pm, subject to taxes and prior liens. $500 down payment required. exact lot description references Felton's plan and Bunker Hill area.

Anthony Waterman Mary Waterman Anthony Boston Five Cents Savings Bank Suffolk Monument Square Charlestown Felton Bunker Hill Monument Said John P. Tarbell Andrew P. Holmes Joseph Clolmes Boston

Hearings on Revere State Highway Proposal Held

Massachusetts state hearing announced by the Committee on Roads and Bridges for Senate No. 252 to authorize a State highway in Revere from Revere Street northward. Hearing set at Room 426, State House, Boston, on February 8, 1912 at 10:00 A.M. Chairman Eldridge presiding.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts State House Boston Committee On Roads and Bridges Senate Revere Revere Street Ss . Panoat Ric Eldridge Samuel, I. Collins

Cape Cod history and genealogy book for sale

History and genealogy of Cape Cod by C F Swift 500 pages priced 35 postpaid. Agent A S Baker W Dennis Massachusetts ad. Wanted first class foreman for automobile repair shop steady position for right party only Al man need apply. Post classified item.

Cape Cod C. F. Swift A. S. Baker W. Dennis Mass

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