Prices Marked Up by Professionals
Wall Street reports another dull session with narrow, sluggish trading. Prominent stocks led movement on bets of a price rise, while Union Pacific fluctuations and Amalgamated Copper gains kept the market lively. Key notes include heavy curb activity on Butte Coalition and broader banking and mining sector movements across Boston and New York markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Union Pacific
Amalgamated Copper
New Butte Coalition
Southwestern Grangers
United States
State Street
Consolidated Gas
Shorts
Anaconda
St. Paul
Consolidated
Reading
Pennsylvania
Steel
Amalgamated
Old Dominion
Utah Consolidated
Associated National Banks of Boston
Alexander Expected To Recover, Equitable Ex-President Announced
New York February 26 physicians said the recovery of James W. Alexander, former president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, is practically certain. The statement came as Alexander’s health showed notable improvement after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Alexander
The
Equitable
Asset Sale and Rights Details From Exchange Remark
Report lists ex-dividend and ex-rights statuses, assessment paid notes, and totals. Details include bonds $27,200, listed stocks 27,205 shares, unlisted stocks 12,840 shares, and rights 100. A mix of percentages and figures appear with prefixed and marked items across the table.
Boston Curb Market Day Sees Heavy Activity and Sharp Rises
Trading on the Exchange curb featured 81 stocks with strong moves in Butte Coalition Arizona Commercial Raven Mining and Pittsburg & Montana. Butte Coalition jumped from 26 to 45, Arizona Commercial climbed to 31 1 4 with 35 forecast, Raven Mining rose to 7, and Pittsburg & Montana debuted at 16 1 4 to 16 1 2. Greene Consolidated also remained in good demand around 27.
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aAtchison
Bos & Alb
Bos
Bos & Lowell
Bos & Maine
Fitch
Mex Central
NXY & NH
Old Colony
bUnion Pac
Bdo
West End
Arcadian
Bingham
Bonanza
oCal & Hecla
Centennial
Con Mercur
West
Franklin
Michigan
Osceola
Quincy
Rhode Island
Santa Fe
Shannon
St Mary’s M
Ee Tamarack
Tecumseh
Tennessee
Trinity
United Cop
Utah
Winona Seeee
Wolverine
Wyandot
End Land
Tel & T
Cumberland
Western T . Ee Ee
Bos & Sub
Edison
Elec
Georgia
Sis
Mergenthaler
Seattle Fl
Union Land
United Fruit
U S Steel
West el
West Elas
aAmalgam
Ag Chem
Boston
Isle Royale
Montana
Ous Swift Co
Exchange Place
Butte Coalition
Arizona Commercial
Raven Mining
Pittsburg & Montana
Curb
Greene Consolidated
Butte
London
Bingham Group
Idaho Development
Continental Coal & Coke
Raven
East Butte
Eens
Eeeeeevees Dlh
Junction Serene
Black Mountain
Dominion Copper
Bay State Gas
Asese
Eagle & Blue Bell
Utah Apex
Pittsburg & Duluth
Calumet & Pittsburg
Treadwell
Santa Ysabel
Butte Copper
Bond yield roundup from yesterday and Saturday prices
Yesterday and Saturday closing prices show mixed movement with many U S government and corporate bonds quoted. Highlights include United States issues around 100, Mexican and Canadian names near par, and rail and utility companies showing small gains or steady levels.
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Japan
L & N UN
Mancogo
Adams
Do 1St Inc
M&s L
M,k
BRT Co
N & W Co
Do 2A Inc
Penn Co
Sla&im Co
Sl&sf
Chicago Grain Quotations From Ennis Stoppani Report
Ennis and Stoppani report dull trading with conflicting news in Chicago grain markets. Wheat drifted, corn rose then fell on wheat weakness, oats showed early strength but retracted. World shipments and visible supplies influenced moves. expect lower prices before a turning point.
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Ennis & Stoppani
Chicago Board of Trade
State Mutual
Liverpool
Company Dividend Schedules and Payment Dates
Great Northern Paper Company declares regular semi annual 119 percent on preferred payable March 1. American Smelting and Refining Company reports regular quarterly 13 percent on preferred payable April 2 and regular quarterly 1.5 percent on common payable April 16. Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company lists regular quarterly 1 1/4 percent on preferred payable April 12. Globe Wernicke Company shows regular quarterly 1 4 percent on common payable March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Paper Company
The
American Smelting & Refining Company
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
Globe Wernicke Company
Moran at War With Courts Over Flanagan Case
District Attorney Moran plans to appear before the judiciary committee at the State House to address criticism of Municipal Court Judge Burke. The Flanagan gambling case saw Kelley seeking 33 witnesses before Judge Burke, who refused summonses lacking proper applications. After four police witnesses testified, the court adjourned the matter to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
P. H. Kelley
Burke
Flanagan
Post
Judiciary Committee
State House
John J. Flanagan
Kelley
Advertising executive sails to Cuba and South America
Allen Wood of the firm Wood Putnam Wood sails from New York on Wednesday for Cuba and South America. He is joined by Halsey Lewis, a Jamaica Plain neighbor. Wood, young in years, has spent 15 years in advertising and achieved notable success.
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Allen Wood
Wood, Putnam & Wood
New York
Cuba
South America
Mr. Wood
Halsey Lewis
Jamaica Plain
Licenses Revoked for Bond Companies in Massachusetts
The State savings bank commissioners revoke authority of North American Investment Company of the United States and American Reserve Bond Company of Lexington to do business in Massachusetts due to alleged book examinations denial. Both firms sell bonds on partial payment plans. action affects new business only, with appeals possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Investment Company of
United States
American Reserve Bond Company
Lexington
State Savings Bank Commissioners
Massachusetts
Delaware
St. Louis
Southern Mutual Investment Company
Salem woman leaves estate to improve hometown cemetery
Elizabeth S. Cundy of Salem New Hampshire left about $6000 to fund cemetery improvements to appease the spirits of her parents and deceased husband. Probate Court Judge Grant allowed the will despite sisters contesting her mental soundness, noting belief in spirits can coexist with sanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth S. Cundy
Salem
N. H
Grant
Royal Arcanum policy voided in death of insured man
In the case of Mrs Sophia Davis versus The Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum Judge Crosby rules for the defense. The widow sought to recover 3000 dollars for which Edmund Davis of Hyde Park was insured. Davis died by his own hand with a conscious purpose, voiding the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Davis
The
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
Edmund Davis
Hyde Park
Davis
Crosby
Lawsuit Seeks 5000 After Car Sudden Start
William J. Ford sues alleging injuries from a suddenly starting car in Cambridge on March 9 1903. He seeks five thousand dollars for damages. The action targets the L company as defendant in this negligence claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Ford
Cambridge
Michael Grady's Money Goes Back to Ireland
Judge Crosby in the Superior Court without jury ruled in favor of Michael Grady’s first cousins John Geraghty and Sarah Kail of Galway Ireland concerning his will. They will receive $600 each under a compromise reached after the case reached the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
Superior Court
Michael Grady
Brighton
John Geraghty
Sarah Kail
Galway
Irc
Supreme Court
Boy Receives Verdict In Horse Kick Case
In Superior Court seventh session a verdict of 1500 was awarded to Alexander Denoffsky for injuries after a horse belonging to Julius Zimble kicked him in the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Alexander Denoffsky
Julius Zimble
Simon Swig Faces Opposition To Streets Superintendent Bill
Taunton representative Simon Swig pushed a House bill to elect a streets superintendent. Despite friendly reception in committee and easy House passage, Senator Si Reed opposed it in the Senate. The bill was crushed in Senate without any protest or support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Swig
Taunton
Simon
Red Sea
Si Reed
Senate
English High Headmaster Position At Somerville School Board
The Somerville School Board discussed English High School affairs with Superintendent Southworth. A new headmaster will be elected for next year to replace C. T. C. Whitcomb, who moves to Brockton High School. John A. Avery is expected to be promoted to headmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville School
Southworth
English High School
C. T. C. Whitcomb
Brockton High School
John A. Avery
A Guster ous Extravaganza On Somerville Stage Tonight
The two act comedy will be presented this evening in Odd Fellows Hall Broadway Somerville under the Ladies Catholic Club. Rehearsals have been underway and every effort has been made to ensure success.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Broadway
Somerville
Ladies’ Catholic Club
Kaiser Talks War Amidst Merrymaking
Berlin February 26 The German Emperor praised by officers on his silver wedding anniversary but hinted war could come if needed, while signaling concessions to France on the Moroccan question. Roosevelt sent congratulations as Duchess Sophie Charlotte of Oldenburg arrived in Berlin for forthcoming royal events.
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Berlin
France
Germany
Algeciras
Ambassador Tower
Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Charlotte of Oldenburg
Prince Eitel
Eitel Fredrich
William
Sophie Charlotte of
Oldenburg
Sophie
Eitel Friedrich
Bellevue Palace
Imperial Palace
Briggs Wins Tight New England Lightweight Title Bout
Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea, New England lightweight champion, defeated Dave Deshler of Cambridge after 15 rounds at Lincoln A. C. Deshler showed grit, taking severe punishment especially to an injured eye but Briggs wore him down with body work and relentless pressure. Preliminary bouts featured Willie Riley and Johnny Ahearn, plus Freeman defeating Dow.
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Jimmy Briggs
Chelsea
New England
Dave Deshler
Cambridge
Lincoln A. C
Briggs
Deshler
Dave
Jimmy
Kid Sullivan
Willie Riley
Johnny Ahearn
South Boston
Ahearn
Waterloo
Young Freeman
Custer Dow
Lynn
Angry Strike At Hood Rubber Sparks Riot In Watertown
In Watertown on February 26 a clash erupted between union workers and non union men outside Hood Rubber Company. Police chief Cooney and officers kept the scene from turning deadly as Tony Silvia of Cambridge was threatened amid a strike that began last week when 150 workers walked out and replacements moved in.
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Watertown
Hood Rubber Company
Cooney
Tony Silvia
Cambridge
Strike Ends At Prouty Shoe Factory For 175 Workers
Spencer Feb 26 The strike of 175 lasters and bottom men at the Isaac Prouty shoe factory ended today after a conference. The workers will resume duties tomorrow at their previous wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Isaac Prouty
Carpenters Union Votes Defence Fund and Local Aid
The Boston Carpenters Union 33 voted to assess each of its 1499 members $1 for the defence fund and donate $500 to the council for defence. The fund aims to aid affiliated locals in Greater Boston facing industrial friction with employers. All unions urged to boost defence and emergency funds.
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Carpenters’ District Council
Council For
Boston Carpenters’ Union
Greater
Boston
Carpenters’ Unions
Carpenters' Council Calls Mass Meeting in Waltham
The Carpenters' District Council summons carpenters in Waltham Newton and Watertown for next Wednesday evening to decide on action if master builders refuse demand for shorter hours and higher pay.
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Waltham
Carpenters’ District Council
Carpenters of
Waltham, Newton
Watertown
Union Labor Clash and Building Trades Move in Boston Area
Labor news from Dorchester reports non union work on Paine builds prompting a push to employ union labor. John F. Kennedy and John H. Hynes of Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 to attend March 19 meeting at Wells Memorial to advance a Boston building trades section. The union endorses amalgamation of crafts for mutual benefit and mobilizes support for eight hour day drives and upcoming elections. Several unions target local candidates, with officers resigning and new appointees taking positions as label initiatives and reorganizations unfold. Arthur M. Watson travels from Chicago after talks on amalgamation yield no agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allouez and
Centennial Companies
Metal Exchange
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Greene Gold-Silver Company
W. C. Greene
South Andalges
Rayos District
Chihuahua
Mexico
Mayflower Mining Company
Amalgamated
Clark
Rhode Island Copper Company
Heinze
Butte
Bingham
Utah
Adventure Consolidated Copper Company
Pressed Steel Car Company
Ogden
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Canada
Atchison
Hancock
East Butte Company
Wall
Duncan MceVichie
Eagle & Blue Bell Company
E. L. White
Boston
Butte Coalition Mining Company
New Jersey
Cole-Heinze
Montana
Red Metal Mining Company Incorporated
Albany
Thomas F. Cole
United Copper
Charles H. Adams
Union Trust Company of
William E. Barrett
SOULE
Dorchester
Robert Treat Paine
Boston Central Labor Union
Building Trades
Building Trades Council
Charles G. Wilkins
Thomas M. Nolan
Boston Typographical Union
Winthrop Carpenters’ Union
F. H. Thompson
George H. Ellis & Co
Thompson
Boston Proofreaders’ Association
Franklin Hall
Chandler Street
Joseph E. Laycock
Boston Waiters’ Union SC
Frank Farrell
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union 97
Thousand Dancers Pack Odd Fellows Hall for Stereotypers Dance
Nearly a thousand people filled Odd Fellows Hall for the Newspa per Stereotypers' Mutual Benefit Association second annual hall. At 8 p.m. the concert opened, the grand march followed at 9, led by Floor Director Ralph H. Raynor and Miss Annie L. Williams. The hall shimmered with flags, bunting, green portlants and palms and dancing stretched into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mutual Benefit Association
Ralph H. Raynor
Annie Ll. Williams
LeRoy A. Grant
E. W. Southworth
W. C. Murphy
A. F. de Mers
T. E. Kennedy
W. L. Norton
W. H. Weston
J. N. Boivin
Waldemar Fuller
R. J. Toole
G. F. Moore
T. H. Connors
Willard H. Hodgkins, Jr
Harvard Will Not Have Chesbro To Coach Nine
New York Feb 25 Chesbro confirms he will not coach Harvard nine. He returned his signed contract to Clark Griffin of the Highlanders and will travel south with the team early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack
Chesbro
Harvard
Clark Griffin
Highlanders
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J. S. Bache & Company
United Copper Company
Lexington Group
United Button Company
Springfield
Easthampton
Bankers’ Trust Company of
Button Company
Bankers’ Trust Company
Henry B. Day
R. L. Day & Co
Italy
England
Swift & Co
Pacific Consolidated Mining Company
Pyramid Lake
Washoe County
Nevada
L. S. Md
Southern Pacific
Reno
Horace J. Stevens
Pratt
Pets
Car & Foundry
Anaconda Mining Co
OLY Atchison O. Eee
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Canadian Pacific
Ereree
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago Great Western
Chicago & Northwestern
Mil & St Paul
St Louis
Colorado Fuel & Tron
Colorado & Southern
Delaware & Hudson
Denver & Rio Grande
Distillers Securities
Illinois
Metropolitan Securities
Metropolitan St Ry
Minneapolis & St Louis
Missouri Pacific
Kansas & Texas
New York Central
Ontario & Western
Norfolk & Western
Republic Steel
Rock Island Co
Sloss Sheffield
St L & S F
Toledo
St Louis & West
Sub-treasury
Sub-treasury Credit Sight
Bankers Sterling
Reichsmarks Ee
Guilders
N. Y
Bell Tel
Tel & Tel
T&s F
B & Q Joint
Ft S & M Gs
Nh&h
Westel & Tel
Alexander
Curtis
Sederquist
Bankers
New York Consolidated Stock Exchange
Onur
Congress St
Consolidated Stock Exchange
New York Produce Exchange
STOC
Tel
GDI
State Mutual Building
Beverly R. Woo
Mgr
U S
NEW York Bonds
Chicago
Bond Cos
Judge Grant
Mrs. Cundy
Ireland
Boy
English High
Kaiser
N. E
Spencer Lasters
Defence Fund
Waltham Carpenters’ Meeting
Industrial Workers of the World
Arthur M. Watson
Brookline
Boston Carpenters’ District Council
International Brotherhood
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters
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