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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1903

Page

8

Market Gets Little Setback on January Wall Street Decline

Market activity shows a minor setback with prices pausing after a long rise. Copper stocks held steadier than expected while mass trading favored consolidation. Amalgamated led losses as insiders kept positions base, and Sugar edged higher amid mixed London and New York dynamics.

New York Amalgamated Boston Coppers Osceola Lake Boston Parrot Massachusetts Gas House of Representatives Montana Coal and Coke Sugar London Dardanelles

Soft coal for Boston schools amid high prices

William J. Porter of the city school supply committee said current high coal prices and scarcity won’t affect schools if no storm disrupts deliveries. Boston schools have coal to Feb 1 and East Boston to March 1, all soft coal. Prices run 10.25 per ton for West Roxbury and 9.25 for Boston, due to suburban teaming costs. anthracite purchase remains impossible.

William J. Porter Zomen School Supply Committee Yesteray Boston East Boston West Roxbury Porter

Coal legislation discussions in Washington prompt duty suspension talk

Chairman Payne and Representative Dalzell of the House Ways and Means committee conferred with Senator Aldrich on coal legislation. Senator Lodge and several Massachusetts members have introduced bills to suspend the duty on coal for varying periods, with pressure mounting to enact such action.

Washington Payne Representative Dalzell House Ways and Means Committee Aldrich Lodge Massachusetts

Chelsea Coal Co operative votes to issue 50000 stock

The projectors of the Chelsea Coal Co operative Company voted last night to issue 50000 in stock at 2 per share. Over 500 shares have been sold as the company seeks a Massachusetts charter. A letter from George T Oakes Coal Co notes a coal wharf valued at 35000 or lease options for two years at 2500 per year.

Boston New York New York Funds Allen Central National Bank Comptroller of Currency Washington Pere Marquette Common Dominon Centennial-Eureka United States Mining Co United States Mining Centennial-Eureka Co United States Heath New Chelsea

Coal price debate grips Boston as supply tightens

Boston coal dealers and officials testify on the high cost and scarce supply of anthracite. Witnesses from Wellington Wild Co and several firms describe delivery delays, railway bottlenecks, and the role of independent operators in keeping prices elevated. They warn of continued strain as cold weather persists and cargoes struggle to reach markets.

Wellington Boston Coal Club Wellington Wild Co Central Street Post Boston Coal Club State Street New York Philadelphia Lehigh & Wilkesbarré Coal Company Milk Street William A. Jepson Boston Harbor Mystic Grand Junction Kilby Street

Boston Harbor Faces Severe Congestion With Dock Shortage

Sailors and shipping men warn that Boston Harbor will stay overcrowded for one to two weeks as docking facilities fail to keep pace with inbound ships. Coal carriers dominate the backlog while wharves along East Boston, Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue overflow. Navy yard area remains scarce for berthing, and state docks offer little relief amid ongoing demand.

Boston Charlestown Navy Yard Hull Revere Beach Lynn Charles Mystic South Cove East Commercial Street Atlantic Avenue Navy Yard President Roads

Shuman Corner Reduction Sale Cuts Ladies Coats

Shuman & Co announces a stock reduction sale prior to stocktaking offering ladies winter coats reduced from 25 and 35 dollars to 15 dollars. The ad promotes washing tips with Fels-Naptha soap and hot water avoidance to extend garment life.

Shuman A.shuman & CO

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