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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1911

Page

14

Dow Company Annual Meetings Announced for Four Cities

Dow companies schedule annual meetings in North Lake Franklin Rhode Island and Indiana on April 20 at S R Dow & Co offices Congress street Corbin Copper and Algomah hold meetings on April 18 at the same offices confirmations list locations and dates for company assembly.

DOW Companies North Lake Franklin Rhode Island Indiana Corbin Copper Algomah S. R. Dow & Co Congress Street

Dividend declarations from multiple firms list periods and rates

Distillers Securities Company declares quarterly 1 2 percent dividends with record April 8 as of April 2. Distilling Company of America quarterly 1 percent preferred with record April. Second National Bank Boston semi annual 4 percent plus 1 percent extra with record March 23. Renfrew Manufacturing quarterly 11 2 percent as of April 1. North Star Mines quarterly 3 percent as of March 80. South End National Bank Boston semi annual 21 2 percent with record March 23. State National Bank Boston quarterly 134 percent with record March 23. National Shawmrd Bank Boston quarterly 3 percent with record March 28. Bush Fisheries Company initial 8 percent preferred as of March 81. Books Grove March 80 reopen April 1.

Distillers Securities Company Distilling Company of America Second National Bank Boston Renfrew Manufacturing Company North Star Mines Company South End National Bank State National Bank National Shawmrd Bank Bush Fisheries Company Grove

Between factions total stock sales and market moves

New York total sales 171 000 shares and Boston 13 907. Most active New York Reading 28 900. Boston American Telephone 1485. Cumulative Jan 1 1911 to date New York 25 967 400 and Boston 1 466 026. Corresponding 1910 New York 52 262 100 and Boston 4 129 792. Notable gains American Express 2 to 244 in New York and Georgia Electric 2 to 134 in Boston. Losses Un. Ry. Im pfd 114 to 75 in New York and Calumet & Hesla 10 to 490 in Boston. Call money New York 2 1 4 pct Boston 2 to 3 pct. Time money New York 22 4 14 pct Boston 3 1/2 to 41 1/2 pct.

New York Boston Reading American Telephone American Express UN. Ry. Im Pfd Georgia Electric Calumet & Hesla Smelt & R East Ohio Cab Pacific Ches Ohio DSS & A Lehigh Valley Minn & S L P&s Nevada Nor & West Nor Pac Ee Pac T&t People’s Gas Ray Consell Rock Island Stoss-Shefseen Ee South Pacific the Texas Co Texas Pacific Third Ave Tolly & Light Twin City Union Pacific Westinghouse

Market Slows as Porphyry Mines Debut on NYSE

Market inactivity continues with little price movement and scarce stocks. Ray Consolidated and Chino, porphyry mines, trade on the NYSE for the first time while Missouri Pacific shows signs of a new equilibrium. American Telephone reports a healthy surplus, Majestre Mines expands funding, and bond plans for China could raise capacity and liquidity.

Ray Consolidated Chino New York Stock Exchange Missouri Pacific American Telephone

Market Report Notes Mixed Gains and Legislative Pressure

The American Telephone annual report shows net earnings up 10.1 percent and a buying surge, while Massachusetts Gas weakens on bills capping dividends and assets. Copper shares fall. Granby and Calumet & Hecla lead losses as trading slows and local rates hold steady amid market uncertainty.

American Telephone American Telephone &Telegraph Company Massachusetts Massachusetts Gas, Edison Granby Calumet & Hecla

Boston Market Stocks and Bonds Close Report

The Boston Market from March 23 shows stock and bond price movements, total sales, and comparisons to the previous close, outlining the day’s market trajectory and notable shifts across major issues.

Boston

Nashville bonds awarded to A B Leach firm at 101 665

Nashville Tennessee awarded four and one half percent semi annual sewer bonds to A B Leach and Company at a price of 101 665. The sale shows strong investor demand for municipal debt and places the project financing under the firm’s bid.

Nashville, Tenn A. B. Leach & Co

Boston CurB Market Readies After Surge in Orders

Local traders woke to a heavy volume of orders in United Verde Extension Amal gamated Nevada Calaveras and Majestic. Trading showed manipulation especially in United Verde Extension while Majestic shares declined as stockholders sold to avoid a new one cent per share assessment. Fluctuations for each issue follow in the table.

Crompton & Knowles Lawrence Mass Essex Co United States Worsted Co Old Colony Trust Co Boston Uswoco Mills Currier, Rollins, Young and Pillsbury Perkins & Perkins Hartford Conn United Verde Extension Nevada Calaveras Majestic Mackinaw

Harrison Girl Bows to Family Campaign Prayer

Miss Edith Ogden Harrison, 15, daughter of Carter H. Harrison, chats about praying for her father's mayoral nomination. She initially fears the Dunnes are also praying, noting the ten Dunne children complicate her odds, while her mother prays nightly for Harrison’s success.

Edith Dunnes

Prisoner Frank Jones Freed After Vagrancy Trial

Frank Jones appeared before Judge Frederickson in Los Angeles on March 23 and was discharged after jurors named Jones served. A small reward of eight dollars was collected for the prisoner from jurors named Jones. The foreman was W L Jones and Jones showed a confident smile as the trial concluded.

Los Angeles Frank Jones Frederickson Jones Jone Talesman John Jones

Chicken Start Fires Damages in Muskegon District

A chicken pecked a match head starting a fire that spread to several houses in eastern Muskegon. Poor water pressure limited firefighting and caused nearly 1000 dollars in damage before the blaze was controlled. The incident prompted emergency responses and a broader concern for the area.

Muskegon Mich

Steam fire engine saves part of the city

The borrowed steam fire engine from Grand Rapids aided the city during a water plant crisis, helping prevent further damage and securing the district as firefighters battled the blaze.

Grand Rapids

Portia's Plea Influences Omaha Court Verdict

In Omaha a case over $60 rent ended with Warthen awarded $700 after Portia's plea was read to the jury. Burdge, the plaintiff, appeals, arguing the plea should not have been admitted. The verdict includes damages for goodwill and shows Portia's influence on juror decision.

Omaha Portia Shylock Charles C. Burdge Adolphus Warthen Burdge

German Families Lead Chicago Birth Census

A Chicago sociological school census shows the juvenile population at 814,115 with 907 families having seven or more children. German families lead with 1,089 cases, followed by Polish 1,044 and American 1,002, with several families reporting up to 13 children.

Chicago

Women Seek Ten Hour Day Hearings in Illinois

Springfield March 2 opinions on amendments to the ten hour act for workwomen were voiced by diverse groups including women clubs, women’s unions, manufacturers, printers, telegraph firms and merchants. The Senate mines and mining committee heard the symposium and adjourned the hearing due to only two members present, action postponed awaiting a call of the chair.

Springfield Ill Senate Committee On Mines and Mining

Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange back Metropolitan Harbor Bill

A delegation from the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange met Governor Foss at the State House to back House Bill 1112 the Metropolitan Harbor Bill modeled on Montreal harbor development. The group urged regional towns to support the plan and send delegations on April 8 to press for passage. Foss expressed full sympathy with a comprehensive harbor development scheme.

Massachusetts Real Eistate Exchange Governor Foss State House Nahant Hull John J. Martin E. F P. Shaw George F. Washburn W. J. McDonald W. T. A. Fitzgerald Charles S. Judkins Herbert 5. Frost Charles M. Conant Henry C. Long Woodward Emery Charles E. Lewis Foss

Congressman Visits Former School Teacher in Medford

Congressman George A. Loud of Michigan visited his old Medford teacher Miss Zipporah Sawyer a 91 year old former school member who taught from 1857 to 1875 and served on the school committee for 18 years. He recalled receiving a hickory ruler in class and Miss Sawyer recalled his father the Methodist minister urging fair treatment.

George A. Loud Michigan Medford Zipporah Sawyer Salem Street Miss Sawyer Congressman Loud

Man Taken Back to Worcester Asylum

Michael J. Blackwell of East Boston, committed to Worcester asylum last April and released March 14, was returned yesterday after visiting the district attorney's office. He demanded prosecution of all public officials from the Mayor downward, citing prior involvement with his commitment. Police escorted him to Worcester with two asylum attendants.

Worcester Asylum Michael J. Blackwell East Boston Worcester District Attorney’s Office Mr. Lavelle Worcester Institution Lavelle Blackwell

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