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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

15

Stock Exchange Admits Copper Bonds and Corporate Issues

The New York Stock Exchange lists Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company subscription receipts for first mortgage 10-year 6 percent bonds with 25 percent paid. International Agricultural Chemical stockholders approve $30 million first mortgage and collateral trust 5 percent bonds. White, Weld underwrites $13 million of the issue. P Woodbury, R F Ayers, and Paul Starrett plan a $12 million Seattle rail and terminal project with city bonds aid.

New York Stock Exchange Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company International Agricultural Chemical Company White, Weld & Co Co. P. Woodbury Woodbury & Co R. F. Ayers Bush Terminal Company Paul Starrett George A. Fuller Company New York

Grain Markets React to Government Report on Wheat

Wheat options rose after government data publication and stayed firm as traders weighed the results. Winter wheat losses concentrated east of the Rockies with Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Texas showing further deterioration since June 1. Spring wheat may still yield near normal despite a 15 percent potential drop in condition. Bond prices in the market were mixed with Wabash and Colorado issues noted.

Rockies Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas

Copper prices rise at New York Metal Exchange

The New York Metal Exchange shows a generally steady tone with copper higher for nearby deliveries. Closing spot bids and asks are listed for June 11 and June 10 with copper ranges including Lake copper at 171.2 to 175.8 cents and electrolytic at 173.8 to 171.2 cents. London Metal Exchange quotations also reported for copper, lead, spelt er and tin with spot and futures figures.

New York Metal Exchange Standard Cop TME Ceverese ES Discases Cookson London Metal Exchange

Governor delays excise appoint to council meeting

Governor Foss will not fill the vacancy on the Excise Commission at today’s council meeting. He said he has been busy with the railroad situation and has not had time to consider the appointment.

Foss Excise Commission

Governor pressured for Woods successor to Baker

Temperance groups urge Governor to appoint Robert Woods to replace Ezra Baker who resigned June 1. William J. Barter emerges as favored candidate, with Barter long time chief clerk of Police and Licensing Boards and expert on liquor laws. Joseph Maynard and Francis Carroll also linked to the brief list, though Maynard denies candidacy.

Robert Woods Ezra Baker William J. Barter Barter Police Board Old Licensing Board Joseph Maynard Democratic City Committee of Boston Maynard Francis Carroll

Gary Guide at Steel Dinners Revealed in Trial

William P. Worth testified in the government suit to dissolve U S Steel about the Gary dinners that supposedly guided steel pricing. Worth, president of Worth Brothers of Catesville, described a “guide” personified by E H Gary and noted a February 1909 meeting where Gary suggested price cuts.

New York William P. Worth United States Steel Corporation Worth Brothers Steel and Iron Catesville Penn Gary E. H. Gary Steel Corporation Worth

Dull Cotton Market Weakened by Absent Gulf Storm

Yesterday’s cotton prices fell after a Monday gain as selling pressure rose due to forecasts of storms failing to materialize. Buyers liquidated, short interest dropped, and rumors of a Galveston tidal event briefly spiked prices before a denial by Western Union. Spots stayed strong at a premium to futures amid limited outside business.

Louisiana Texas Galveston Western Union Telegraph Company

Western Trolley Bill Passes House Over Foss Veto

Western Massachusetts lawmakers pressed to advance a western trolley bill amid a fierce fight with Governor Foss. The Senate debated postponement before voting to table until tomorrow, with 28 senators for engrossment and 1 against. Supporters argue western development needs New Haven control. opponents warn of deficits and rate hikes.

Merrimac Trolley Merger Approved

Governor Foss approved the consolidation of seven Merrimac valley trolley lines with the Haverhill and Southern New Hampshire Street Railway Company yesterday. The merger aims to streamline service in the Merrimac valley and surrounding regions.

Merrimac Valley Haverhill Southern New Hamp

State Board to Inspect Factories Takes Over Inspections

Governor Foss signs labor inspection bill creating a five member State Board to oversee factory inspections previously done by the State Police. A commissioner and deputies will be named by the board to enforce its rules.

Foss

Labor Commission Bill Becomes Law in State

Governor Foss signed a bill creating a three member Labor and Industries Commission with a female commissioner requirement. The panel includes one woman and handles labor matters for the state.

Labor Commission Commission of Labor and Industries Commissioner of Labor Foss

Doings of Legislative Day at State House

Western trolley bill passed over Governor's veto amid renewed attacks on the Governor. Close vote expected in Senate today on the measure. Governor warns he must have railroad legislation or he will not prorogue. Legislature refuses to act on Carmen's strike. Governor signs labor bureau inspection bill. Disagreement blocks Senators' preference bill.

New Haven Washburn Foss Crane Cambridge Boston & Maine Washtburn Berkshire County Sargent Belchertown Massachusetts State House Senate Carmen Labor Bureau

Governor OKs Vermont Rail Purchase and New Haven Move

Governor Foss signed a bill authorizing the Connecticut River Railroad to buy the Vermont Valley Railroad and the Sullivan County Railroad, consolidating New England lines under lease and advancing plans for a Boston & Maine company line from South Vernon Vermont to White River Junction.

New Haven Vermont Valley Sullivan County Connecticut River Railroad Vermont Valley Railroad Vermont Sullivan County Railroad New Hamp Shire Connecticut River Foss New England Boston & Maine New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad South Vernon, Vt White River Junction Central Vermont Railroad

Deadlock Persists Over Senators Preference Bill

The House and Senate remain at odds over the senators preference measure. Indications suggest the two chambers will not pass any related legislation, leaving the issue unresolved.

House rejects bill to create steam engineering bureau

By a rising vote of 25 to 77 the House refused to refer the bill to establish a bureau of steam engineering and boiler inspection to the next general court, then granted its readings under suspension of the rules.

Bureau of Steam Engineering

Amendments at Convention in Concord Reach 57

At the New Hampshire constitutional convention June 11, 16 amendments were proposed bringing total to 40 current, with discussion on recall income taxation and corporate control. A motion to report all amendments unfavorably failed. The session focused on reducing the state House size with no final action. The afternoon debated further revisions while the initiative and referendum topic opened with Prof Louis Johnson of Harvard.

Concord N. H House of Representatives Executive Council Louis Johnson Harvard University

Horses Arrive for Country Club Races Week

About forty horses and steeplechasers from New York Philadelphia southern and Canadian tracks reached Clyde Park for three days of racing at the Country Club. The field includes 14 army horses fed and rested before schooling over jumps and track starting tomorrow morning with federal officers of the government on hand at Brookline.

Country Club New York Philadelphia Clyde Park Army Brookline

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