Liberty Loan editorials urge oversubscription to fund war bonds
The editorial argues for strong public support of the Liberty Loan, noting about 500 million of the 2 billion issued has been subscribed in three days. It discusses bond terms, redemption options, taxation for Massachusetts savings banks, and regional targets for New England, urging immediate buying as prices are favorable and the market ready for bonds.
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United States
Treasury
Congress
Europe
New England
Massachusetts
Stock Prices Weaken in Liquidation Across Markets
Report shows weak liquidation across investment issues with steel and copper holding up. New York and Boston totals reveal Ajax Rubber and Mass Elec pref as notable gainers while Con Gas and Calumet & Hecla show steep losses. Total shares traded for 1917 to date compare with last year, highlighting broader market declines.
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New York
Boston
American Telephone
Ajax Rubber
Con. Gas
Mass
Elec.pref
Calumet & Hecla
Aetna
Amer
Brit Am Tobne
Carwen Steel Tool
Chevrolet
Car Light & Power
Curtiss Aeroplane
Central Foundries
Emerson Motors
Peavecee Yb
Everett Heaney Vaenes
Hupp Motors Bh
National Conduit & Cable
Eaees
le St Joe
Uni Motors Bese Cayeta
United
Cora
Ois
Atlantic Pete
Ett
Cosden & Lemoney
Coaden O & G Pf
Merritt
Pete Boner
Peasetane
Midwest Oi!com
Mayser
Midwest
Midwest Refining
Oklahoma O & G Com
Pt &G
Sig
Duluth
Kan City
Western
St.Louis
Victoria Oinew
Kayser & Co. UY
West States
Pete
Kennecott
Mig
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Ack Steel
Eenenee
Lee Rubber
Alaska Mines
Amer Brit Col
Lehi Valley
Louis Ae Cos Ph
Maxwell 2d Pf
Butte & New York
Mer Marine
Calumet & Jerome
Eebevevet
Canada Copper
Eee
E Nantes
Midvale Steel
Fash Boy
Ape Een Etenee
Miami C
Cerro Cordo
Pease Deeeeeers
MSP& Ie
Arizona
Texas
Cresson Gold
Pt Saks
Dundee Arne
Pacific
East Caledonia
Jerome Ver
Mises
Sane
Peeree
Mason Valley
McIntyre
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Peoples
Pere
Pitts Coal
Pitts & W
Tts & W
Pitts Steel
Pullman Co
I & Stee
Sears-Roebuck
Texas Texas
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U S
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New York Market Sees Mixed Trading Before Broad Selloff
In early trading industrials and rails rose 1 to 2 points while specialties gained more, but a late, broad selloff hit utilities especially gas and traction stocks. notable declines included Brooklyn Rapid Transit and American Telephone, with U S Steel ending down. Total volume 445,000 shares.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Consolidated Gas
People’s Gas of
Chicago
American Telephone & Telegraph
Western Union Telegraph
Delaware & Hudson
Canadian’ Pacific
Lehigh Valley
Pacifics
St. Paul
United States Steel
United States
Market declines in utilities amid tax shifts and wheat outlook
Boston market shows declines in old line investments especially in public utilities like street railways and telephone amid tax fears and higher living costs. Wheat crop prospects worsen despite a May 1 condition gain as acreage abandonment reduces expected yields. Massachusetts Electric and Western Union weaken while American Telephone hits a 1915 low. Boston Elevated and West End Street Railway slide to new lows.
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Boston Elevated
West End Street Railway
Massachusetts Electric
American Telephone
Western Union
Boston Stocks: Highs Lows and Net Changes Today
Boston May 8. Following are the high and low quotations for the day and the net changes from the previous session for leading stocks and bonds.
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New York
Jax Rubber
Alaska
Juneau
Allis-Chalmers
Allis-Chal
Sean
Eaeae
Atchison
AUG
Ealt & Ohio
Serene
Beth Steel B
Butte & Sup
Cal & Arizona
Cal Pet
Lea Pf
Chandler Motor
Ches & Ohio
CM & Bt P
Jo & N' West
C Rl& P 2d Pd
Col & Southern
Col Fuel & Iron
Jeonee
Col Gas & Elec
Con Gas
del & Hudso
Denver & RG
Erie Ist
Fed Min & Sm Nave E
Gen Motors
Gulf
Boston
Funeral for John Minton Held at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain
Funeral services for John M. Minton former Election Commissioner were held yesterday at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Right Rev Edward J Moriarty Burial was at St Josephs Cemetery West Roxbury where the commitment services were read by Mer Moriarty Many prominent city officials and representatives of societies attended the funeral.
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John M. Minton
St. Thomas’ Church
Jamaica Plain
Mer
Edward J. Moriarty
St. Joseph’'s Cemetery
West Roxbury
Mer. Moriarty
Canada Begins Full Inquiry Into Paper Shortage
Ottawa May 8 A preliminary hearing led by commissioner R A Pringle opened a formal inquiry into Canada s news print paper situation. A general questionnaire covers costs material supplies dating to 1914 with responses due by May 21. Manufacturers refusing information face subpoena. Publishers will also be asked about paper supplies and the government vows to prevent newspaper shortages.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
R. A. Pringle
Pringle
Minority for Rate Increase on Boston and Maine Railroad
Minority stockholders of the Boston and Maine railroad, opposing receivership, voted yesterday at 45 Milk Street to raise rates to meet obligations. They warn failure to obtain rate approval could force sale at public auction. Conrad W. Crocker, counsel for the minority, claims certain interests seek this outcome to gain control of the road.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Milk Street
Conrad W. Crocker
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