Merger of Rubber Giants Creates World’s Largest Company
The B F Goodrich Company absorbs the Diamond Rubber Company in a major consolidation that unites two major rubber producers. The new entity, led by Bertram G. Work as president, combines 12 000 employees, 30 departments, and a capitalization of 30 million dollars in preferred stock plus 60 million dollars in common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Goodrich Company
Diamond Rubber Company
Goldman, Sachs & Co
Lehman Brothers
New York
Kleinwort Sons & Co
London
Henry Goldman
Philip Lehman
A. H. Wiggin
Chase National Bank
Goodrich Company
Diamond Rubber Company of
B. I. Goodrich Company, Ltd
Societe Francaise B. F. Goodrich
Paris
Bertram G. Work
A. H. Marks
FE. Co
H. E. Raymond
W. B. Miller
Diamond Company
CC. B. Raymond
W. A. Means
Chicago
Chicago Cotton Markets Rise Amid Strong Demand
The cotton market firmed with an advance of 15 to 18 points. Liverpool market showed strength as near month purchases rose against fall options, with 12 000 bales sold. Local market opened six points higher on good buying, despite a favorable weather forecast and rain prospects for Texas and Oklahoma. Strong spot demand and tight high grades kept undertone bullish and market easily absorbed selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Texas
Oklahoma
Grain Markets Steady Amid Mixed Crop News Across Regions
Trading in grain markets remained narrow with a steady undertone. Selling pressure appeared as crop conditions improved in the Southwest after weekend rains and favorable South Dakota reports. demand stayed fair. The Chicago market held steady while outside markets weakened.
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Southwest
South Dakota
Chicago
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Metal markets report from New York exchange
Tin dominated activity with 25 tons spot sold at 47.75 and futures 15 tons June at 45.00 15 at 44.95 and 25 July at 44.90. Copper firm though inactive. lead up 25 points. Closing quotes list copper lead tin and related futures and spot prices with names like Best selected copper and Spelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Gine
Aoe
M. Saeeene
Nates
Rys
New York
Ted
Sears-Roeb
Wes Ston Co
Ren Wedt
Bae _e
New York Metal Exchange
ROS
Siheres
Nave
Siocede
Bdemop
Aevienses
Aimee Anes
Cookson
Stock offering by American Utilities Co informs investors
Kelsey, Brewer & Co of Grand Rapids announce a 725000 dollar 6 percent cumulative preferred stock with 290000 dollar common stock in American Utilities Company. The firm controls several gas and lighting utilities across multiple states. Offerings are listed in New York with Williams, McConnell & Coleman and in Boston with H. Nason & Co, and are simultaneous in Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Louisville, and St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Utilities Company
Utah Gas & Coke Co
Salt Lake City
Utah
Winona Gas Light & Coke Co
Winona
Albion Gas Light Co
Albion
Mich
Minnesota-Wisconsin Power Corporation
United States
Pam & Hurd
Chicago
Illinois
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Louisville
St. Paul
Grand Rapids
Williams, McConnell & Coleman
Wall Street
Boston
National Shawmut Bank
St Paul
Harris Issues Comprehensive Bond Circular for June
N W Harris & Co Inc releases a June bond circular listing 216 bond lots including 79 municipal 60 railroad and 77 public service issues. The firm stresses safe investment of surplus funds and widespread distribution of Harris bonds to maintain a stable market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Harris & Co., Inc
Public Service Corporation
Harris Organization
Harris
Bond Market Dull in New York With Few Features
Trading on June 12 showed subdued activity across bonds with little movement except a pause in the decline of Wabash Pittsburg Terminal firsts. Notable yields include United States government bonds and industrials such as Armour & Co. Real estate 4s. Total sales reached $1,785,000, down from yesterday and a week or year earlier.
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Wabash-Pittsburg
Money Market Steady With Moderate Rate Shifts
Time funds show small changes with 6 day at 3 percent and 90 day at 3 1 4 percent. New York on call money rests at 2 3 4 percent. Bank of Germany cuts official discount from 5 to 4 1 2 percent. policy shift noted as England and France adjust rates. Local money and exchange quotes follow these trends.
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New York
Bank of Germany
Bank of England
Bank of France
Historic gun may be returned to hub
Boston awaits word on the fate of the fieldpiece captured at the Battle of Bunker Hill now housed at Quebec. An Ottawa telegram says Colonel Hughes has been asked to return the gun and it may go to the United States War Department.
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Battle of
Bunker Hill
Quebec
Boston
Taft Victories Dominate Day In Contests Across States
Taft forces won a string of contests in Arizona California Louisiana Michigan and Mississippi while Roosevelt delegates faced setbacks. The Arizona delegates at large and California fourth district battles drew notable exchanges as the national committee weighed seating decisions ahead of the convention. Michigan and Louisiana battles also shaped the day with unseated Roosevelt leaders and contested Wayne county results amid mounting procedural debates.
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Roosevelt
W. H. Coe
Oregon
Taft
California
Arizona
Michigan
Louisiana
Mississippi
Pearl Wight
Harry S. New
Loisel
Mr. Wight
Chase S. Osborn
Francis J. Heney
Victor Rosewater
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Samuel J. Elder
Boston
Robert FE. Morrison
Prescott, Ariz
James T. Williams, Jr
Tucson
Ormsby McHarg
George E. Record
New Jersey
Dwight B. Heard
Phoenix
Elder
Heney
Frederick D. Bryan
Washington
Bryan
Mr. Kellogg
Kellogg
Record
Bay City
State Committee
Wayne County
Detroit
Alexander Grosbeck
Charles C. Nichols
State Central Committee
Mr. Nichols
Wayne
Grosbeck
Flinn Plans Electors to Save GOP If Taft Nominated
William Flinn of Pittsburgh proposes using Roosevelt electors from various states to counter a Taft nomination. He argues such a move would salvage the party in key states, backed by Governor Glasscock who says West Virginia electors favor Roosevelt. Flinn warns the national committee could destroy Pennsylvania’s GOP and aims to protect at home.
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William D. Gordon
Michigan
Roosevelt
Bay City
Taft
Osborne
Gordon
Frank Knox
Chicago
William Flinn
Pittsburg
National Committee
Glasscock
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Flinn
Crane Protest Shapes Senate Direct Preference Fight
The final defeat of the direct Senate preference bill and Matthew Hale protest to Senator Crane over Roosevelt contest rulings at Chicago marked yesterday's political scene. Foss vetoed the bill, clearing the way for campaigns in fall elections and setting the stage for next year's legislative fight.
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United States
Roosevelt
Matthew Hale
Crane
National Committee
Chicago
Foss
Taft and Roosevelt factions mobilize for Chicago convention
The Taft and Roosevelt camps dispatch eight car train to Chicago with plans to press protests and influence the national committee. Key figures include Hale Bird Hatfield Weeks Plunkett Crane and Guild connections with Crane and Bates noted as tentative. Governor Guild and Mrs Guild praised at the Russian court amid senator talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Charles S. Bird
Massachusetts
Roosevelt Committee
Chicago
National Committee
Taft
Arthur Dpd
Hill
Mr. Bird
Crane
Roosevelt
Charles B. Hatfield
United States
Congressman Weeks
William B. Plunkett
North Adams
Senator Crane
Guild
Bates
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Kelsey, Brewer & Co
Grand Rapids, Mich
H. L. Nason & CO
Shawmut Bank Building
Congress St
Boston, Mass
Preypen
Minneapolis
Duluth
Metal Markets
Standard Copper
American Utilities CO
N. W. Harris
Jne
Phila Ca
Phila Elec
Phila Tract
Phila Rap
Pa Steel
Adams
Ann Arbor
Armour & Co Real Estate
Pitts L
Pitts
Bethleh
Hss
Bklyn U
Buffalo
Batten Bros & Co Ctfs
Cri&penl
Werner Nine
Bae
CRI& P Col
Poca Coal
Pacific T & T
den & RG
Penn
Corp
Earners du Pont de
Onder
Lorillard
TV & G
Eae Pee
Tel Iter
Erie
Pub S
Ry Steel
Bray
W& Rio Gs
Roe Hocking
St Louis
St Linas
Gnl
Indians Steel 5S Trust Co
Ecaedy Desaces
Peewee Sg
Aerces
Iowa
Kans City
Aly
Assn
Sa Kings Co el
St Los
Ead
Boar & P Ist
Bklyn Rap
Lieet & M
Bklyn Um
Eeeere
Lee
Tol St L& West Om
Mich St T Telp
Union Pac En As
Mika
Cen Pacific i
C& W
Mil & St P
M & Btp
West Electric
C & Nwn
C&nwm
S&n
Money Market
Bankers’ Sterling
Reichsmarks
Hub
WIGHT
State Executive Committee
Morrison
J. C. Hubbel
Joseph H. Kibby
Thorson
Abe Ruef
Murray Crane
Chubb
Florida
Rosewater
Republican National Committee
Republican Organization
Devine
Johnson
Estabrook
New Hampshire
Borah
John D. McKay
Stubbs
Osborn
George L. Record
William Jt. Gordon
Tara
New Mexico
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Beacon St
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