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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

12

Many Stocks Attain New High Records In Yesterday's Markets

A market roundup notes total sales of 1 483 500 shares in New York and 82 388 in Boston. The most active New York issue was steel common at 229 000 shares while in Boston Mass Consolidated led with 12 071 shares. Major gains and losses feature Del Lack West and General Electric in New York and Steel preferred and Mass Consolidated in Boston. Call money ranges 17 8 percent in New York and 2 to 31 2 percent in Boston with time money 21 4 to 33 4 percent New York and 31 2 to 41 2 percent Boston.

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Market Bull Run Lifts Steel and Rail Stocks to New Highs

State Street June 3 reports a buoyant market with Steel common rising to 69 1 2 and Steel preferred to 128 1 4 amid broad gains in rails like Southern Pacific Union Pacific and Amalgamated. The day sees high year records, rumors of new securities issues, strong late trading, and mixed mass copper movements affecting Mass Consolidated while Mass Consol tests recover from a loss.

State Street Southern Pacific Union Pacific Amalgamated agkTy Atchison TOG Ralt & Oy Bi Paces Pacific del & Hudson POE Pease Ees Ireat- Northern Hlinois Central Louis & Nashville Missouri Pacific New York Central Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Nock Island Aoe GOL USS Steel cHighest Gary Ind St. Paul Republic Steel Reading Steel Common Steel New York Mass Consolidated North Butte Franklin Mass Calumet & Hecla Boston Eees Aisha Saale Relcheimaeks

Market Summary of Stocks and Bonds for the Day

Boston dispatch notes the day’s stock and bond market movements with a precise breakdown of price action and total daily sales. The table captures fluctuations across key issues and aggregates overall activity for investors and observers.

Boston

Boston curb market shows steady gains in notable listings

Boston curb market today was broad and active with Ohio Copper Davis Daly Helvetia Bay State Gas and Goldfield Consolidated as principal features. Price changes were fractional with only slight moves from the prior session’s finals.

Boston Ohio Copper Davis Daly Helvetia Bay State Gas Goldfield

Protective Committee Urges Bond and Share Deposit by Noon

Dominion Copper Co stockholders and bondholders are urged to deposit all shares and bonds with the Protective Committee before noon June 4. A single bid, claimed to be by British Columbia Copper Co, was reported on May 28, with Hayden Committee alleging it acted for that bidder. The committee may wire a guaranteed bid if needed.

Protective Committee British Columbia Copper Company Hayden Committee B. W. Lincoln Broadway New York

Fluctuations in the Curb List Detailed

Fluctuations of the entire curb list are given herewith in detail. The item outlines changes in listings and associated figures, indicating adjustments and updates to the public record.

US Bond Listings and Ref 4s Market Snapshot

A compact summary of diverse bond and security listings including US reference 2s and 3s, corporate and utility issues, and rail and industrial bonds. It notes varied coupon rates, prices, and percent yields across numerous issuers such as Am Agris, AT&T, Pacific, Illinois Central, Reading, Union Pacific, and others with intermittent references to Ist ref and ist gold 48 ratings.

Cot. Ce N. Ind Allis-Chal Agri T & T Ev Mo_Pacific Lie Wit & SY Gan Ss Brook Tranev Canada Ches & Ohio Chi & Alton C.m&st P Paccol Indus Bid Col&Soref del & Hind Wabash Distillers Westing el Ev Wis Cent Interboro Met Armourie B&q So Pac Fox Inycity Mowgy Penn Seaboard A Hossey Rblg Union Pac US Steel

Bond market notes on convertible bonds and railway loans

The Atchison 4 per cent convertible bonds form part of a 1907 authorization of 98 million dollars with 25.056 million offered to shareholders that year. Toronto awards a 4 per cent 30 year loan of seven million dollars to a bank and insurer syndicate for the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario railroad. First National Copper stockholders set a June 24 meeting in California to approve a 100 thousand share increase to 700 thousand and Balaklala Consolidated Copper to issue one million dollars of 10 year bonds convertible into stock at ten dollars per share. J P Morgan & Co. will continue buying at par the June 1 1909 coupons of New York and Erie fifth mortgage bonds and Buffalo New York and Erie 7 per cent bonds until further notice.

Boston Atchison Toronto Canada Temiskaming & Northern Ontario First National Copper Company California Tbalaklala Consolidated Copper Company J. P. Morgan & Co New York & Erie Railroad Company Buffalo, New York & Erie Railroad Company

California boxing boom draw sparks cross hyland bout

Promoters in California eye rising talent as Leach Cross agreed to meet Fighting Dick Hyland in a 45 round bout on June 26 at Colma. The New York dentist Cross draws mixed judgment while Sandy Ferguson eyes another shot at Joe Jeanette and Tommy Quill tightens up for a clash with Jimmy Gardner.

New York California Jim Coffroth Colma Leach Cross Dick Hyland Cross Sandy Ferguson Hughey MacLean Paris Sandy Joe Jeanette Sam McVey Northboro Gardner Quill Lowell Young Corbett Lead Cross Corbett Sammy Smith Cross-Hyland

Girl gives life to save sister in trolley tragedy

New York on June 3 Carmella Sandria twelve died saving her two year old sister Concetta from a trolley danger. The sisters were crossing when the baby darted into the street. Carmella pushed her sister to safety but the trolley struck her, killing her instantly.

New York Carmella Sandria Concetta Carmella

Two Fire Autos Approved for Brockton Fire Dept

Brockton June 3 After a lengthy fire committee meeting it was decided to buy two automobiles for the fire department one for the fire chief and the other for emergency use. The proposal has been under consideration four months and sparked heated talks among city officials and fire officials.

Brockton Fire Committee

Two Divers Survive 100-Foot Fall Into East River

New York June 3 two structural iron workers Joseph N Long and John Manning fell 100 feet from a scaffold under a span of the new Manhattan bridge into the East River. Both swam to surface and were rescued by fellow workers. Long suffered a fractured skull while Manning expects to resume work tomorrow.

New York New Manhattan Bridge East River Joseph N. Long John Manning Long Manning

St James Society to Hold Reunion in Boston

The St James Catholic Temperance Society reunion and banquet will be held on Thursday evening June 10 at the American House. The old Massachusetts group counts prominent business and church members among its ranks with speakers including P F Murphy of New York and John P Donovan, a former president of the society.

St. James’ Catholic Temperance Society New England P. F. Murphy New York John P. Donovan

Rose Whist at Daly Industrial School Benefit

The annual rose whist starts at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at the Daly Industrial School to aid the orphan girls. The event closes the season of parties hosted by Mrs. Richard A. Lynch, president of the Ladies Aid Society.

Daly Industrial School Richard A. Lynch Ladies’ Aid Society

Calendar for today dividends payable and book closes

Calendar notes dividends payable at Phila German Norris 3 per cent Ex Dividend Chicago Northwest and preferred. Books close Calumet Arizona Mining Books open Adventure Consolidated Copper American Railways Des Moines Fort Dodge Ry Montreal St Ht Pr Phil Germ Norris Rhode Island Copper.

Adventure Consolidated Copper American Railways Des Moines & Ft. Dodge Ry Montreal St Ht & Pr. Phil Germ. & Norris Rhode Island

Graves Will Grants $3 Million In Bequests

New York June 3. The will of Mrs. Margaret J. P. Graves lists total bequests around $3,000,000 from an $8,000,000 estate. Major gifts of $25,000 go to Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum St. Vincent’s Hospital and the New York Fire Department Relief Fund. St. Luke’s Hospital receives $20,000 and ten other institutions receive $10,000 each. A specific $1,000,000 bequest is left to her husband Robert Graves along with the couple’s residence and carriages.

New York Margaret J. P. Graves Robert Graves Henry B. Plant New England Railroad Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum St. Vincent's Hospital Society of the New York Hospital

Leper Victims Are Set Free in Hawaii

In Honolulu on June 3 ten former leprosy patients, after spending up to twenty years at Molokai, were declared free following a re examination. Eleven people were brought to Honolulu for tests. ages ranged from six to eighty, with only one reexamined case showing leprosy. Some older freed patients may petition to return to Molokai due to long isolation from society and friends.

Honolulu Molokai

Mystery in Man's Death in Arlington

Frederick C. Howe, 48, of Cambridge, died at the Arlington police station under mysterious circumstances. He was found unconscious in front of 707 Massachusetts Avenue by three local youths, Harry Pank, William Lewis and Gilbert Schwamb. Howe, taken to a nearby doctor, showed no injury, and a bicycle found nearby prompts police to consider a heart attack during a ride. the medical examiner will investigate tomorrow.

Arlington Frederick C. Howe Exeter Park Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue Harry Pank William Lewis Gilbert Schwamb Howe Sanger Keegan

Won Bride Lost 2000 Dollar Wager Ends

George Kuepper of Chicago won Gertrude McCloskey of Woodville after a 24 hour courtship followed by a $2000 wager on walking 6000 miles in a year. The Shamrock A. C. of Chicago posted the prize. He began May 23 and met the bride Tuesday night. wedding set for Sunday but he will not complete the walk.

Gibsonburg George Kuepper Chicago Gertrude McCloskey Woodville Tyes Kuepper Shamrock A. C McCloskey

John Berry Dead at Saco Drug Clerk of Biddeford

John Berry longtime Biddeford druggist died suddenly of pneumonia in Saco on June 3. His brother William F. Berry Boston & Maine official arrived from Boston on a hurried summons.

Saco John Berry Biddeford William F. Berry Boston & Maine Railroad Boston

Auto narrowly avoids plunge from bridge in Sligo Maryland

Washington reports Senator Bur kett of Nebraska and O Shyback secretary of the Norwegian legation among others escaped serious injury when the car skidded while crossing the Sligo bridge. Brakes were snapped into action just in time to prevent a plunge.

Washington Burkett Nebraska O. Shyback Legation Sligo

Fives to Compete in Boston Garden Practice Night

The Boston Post Faneuils and Ebonites prepare for a New York tournament run from Faneuil and the Post alleys. Corinthian of New York posted the top five man score 2899 at Madison Square Garden with Faneuils close behind at 2898. Ebonites Williams and Beatty lead two-man matchups, with Wednesday slated for individual strings and a potential special match with the New York Herald.

New Boston Boston Post Faneuil Ebonite Post Faneuils New York Madison Square Garden Corinthians Faneuil and Fred Williams Ebonites Boston New Jersey Puffer Hales Kenney Marston Kiernan Harris Simson Holland Thomas Southwell Goulding Faulkner

Johnson brothers win Massachusetts doubles title in straight sets

The Johnson brothers defeated Irving C Wright and Robert Leonard in the doubles finals at Grae-Burn yesterday by steady play. Wright and Leonard pressed early but erratic shots cost them the match as the Johnsons prepare to face Beals C Wright and T J Sulloway in a title challenge on Saturday.

Johnson Brothers Irving C. Wright Robert Leonard Massachusetts Grae-Burn Wright Leonard Johnsons Beals C. Wright T. J. Sulloway

Woodblock paving setback for State Street in Boston

The Boston street commission rejected Superintendent Emerson’s petition to repave State Street and other financial district streets with wood blocks. They suggested moving existing surface car tracks on Atlantic Avenue would lightly affect travel but improve overall traffic. The decision followed a major victory by the city’s master teamsters over bankers lawyers and other wealthy district business men.

Boston Financial District Emerson Financial Section Atlantic Avenue

A. J. Furbush Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Furbush of 200 Washington street Brighton marked their 25th wedding anniversary at home last evening. Mr. Furbush, a noted horseman, has raced his horses across the country. Over 750 invitations were sent, and gifts included many silver pieces. The house and lawn were decorated with Japanese lanterns. Mrs. Furbush, formerly Jennie B. Parshley, wed Mr. Furbush in Rochester 25 years ago and they have since settled in Brighton. Ushers included Harry Kk. Newhall, George A. Marsh, Lyman G. Smith, and Loyd H. Adams.

A. J. Furbush Washington Street Brighton Rochester Harry Kk. Newhall George A. Marsh Lyman G. Smith Loyd H. Adams

Big Men Will Talk On Trade Dinner Speakers

A remarkable list of speakers is set for the Merchants' Association retail trade committee dinner at the Fiftiel Somerset on Monday evening June 7. Speakers include Robert Co Ogden of Wanamaker, President Storrow of the Merchants' Association, President Rothwell of the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Hibbard, Arthur Brisbane and a Commonwealth representative. Harvard Business School students will attend as guests of Eimer J. Bliss, with many city representatives present.

Merchants’ Association Ffletel Eimer J. Bliss

Fire destroys former hospital at Newport Naval Training Station

A blaze erupted just before midnight in a building once used as a hospital at the Newport Naval Training Station in Rhode Island. The structure was destroyed, with an estimated loss of 3000 dollars. No injuries are reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Newport R. I Naval Training Station

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