Reid-Moore forces gain control of Chicago Rock Island board
In Chicago on October 11 the Reid-Moore interests took control of the railroad board from Nathan Amster. Nine of 18 directors elected were Reid-Moore. four were with Amster as insurgents. Elected Reid-Moore directors included Patten, Dawes, Shedd, French, Hayden, Scott, Wallace, Speyer, Gemman. Amster group members were Ten Eyck, Ripley, Breuer, Amster.
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Reid-Moore
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Nathan Amster
Boston
The
Road
Amster
Reid- Moore
James A. Patten
B. G. Dawes
John G. Shedd
Nathaniel French
Charles Hayden
Fred W. Scott
James N. Wallace
James Speyer
J. F. Gemman
Peter G. Ten Eyck
William Z. Ripley
Henry D. Breuer
Nathan L. Amster
Stockholders Meeting Notice in Treasury Ledger
A brief stockholders notice appears in the treasury ledger style text, listing roles and dates. The fragment mentions officers including treasurer and references stockholder involvement. No full context or dates are provided.
Boston Stocks Reports Highs Lows and Net Change
Boston stock quotations for today show the high, low, and closing figures with net changes from the prior close. The report lists price movements across multiple issues, detailing fluctuation ranges and performance relative to yesterday's close.
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Boston
Liquidation Continues As Rail Stocks Drag Market Down
The market opened amid ongoing liquidation with broad weakness in rails and strength in some industrials. Steel held above the day’s low, Bethlehem Steel steadied, while Union Pacific and Reading fell sharply before paring losses. Analysts cite war tax uncertainties and a possible price revision hint from coal prices as factors keeping bears cautious, with some hope of a technical rally after 18 days of declines.
Stocks Close Higher Amid Narrow Gains and Lows
Stocks closed higher with a majority of issues advancing by small margins while several issues slipped. St Paul reached a new low as trading neared the one million share mark, signaling uneven momentum across the market.
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St. Paul
Market Summary of Yesterday's Trading Across New York and Boston
Yesterday's market report shows total New York sales at 978,500 shares and Boston at 19,084. The most active New York issue was Steel at 256,400 shares, while in Boston Pond Creek led with 1,393 shares. Year to date totals for 1917 note New York at 190,745,746 shares and Boston at 5,243,583, with the prior year totals for comparison. Notable gains include Ohio Cities Gas in New York from 35 to 37 percent and Calumet & Heela in Boston from 5 to 505. Notable losses are Burns Bros. in New York from 7 to 87 percent and St. Mary in Boston from 2 to 58 percent.
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Amer Marconi
Amer Writ Paper
Brit Am Tob
Butler Chemical
Cities Ser
Carwen Steel Tool
Chevrolet Pedienerine
Car Light & Power
Curtiss Aeroplane
Ea Charcoal Iron of
Emerson Phonograph
Caney
Maxim Munitions
Pocahontas Logan
Smith Truck
Triangle Film
United Motors
United Profit Sharing
Us Light & Heat
Steamship
Wright Martal
New York
Atlantic
Bos
Ajax
da Barnett
Alas
Oid
Cosden & C
Alaska-Juneau
Jumberland
Allis-Chalmers
Allis-Chal
Glenrock
Pete
Car & Fy
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Merritt
Ashe
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Int Corp
Midwest Oil Com
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Sumatra
Osage Oil
T&t
Penn Oh
Lessee
Pierce Oi
Zinc
Somerset
United Weater
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Callahan
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Wall Street Hammers Rails Then Backs Off On Holiday Pressure
Stocks in New York trade moved through a volatile session with heavy rail losses early, partial rallies mid day, and a renewed late selloff. Union Pacific and other rails hit year low records while United States Steel recovered from a low before closing little changed. Shippings and motor issues showed strength as bonds fluctuated and total volume reached 960,000 shares.
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Union Pacific
New York
Oct
St. Paul
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago & Northwestern
Reading
Norfolk & Western
New York Central
United States Steel
Liberty
United States
Boston Market Mixed Gains as Coal Price Rise Anticipated
Local stock lists showed modest gains with Atlantic Gulf up 11 8 to 995 8 and U S Smelting advancing to 54. The expected 20 percent coal price increase in Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia may lift Pond Creek earnings by over 400000 annually, though shares closed slightly lower. Consolidated efforts were irregular with fractional losses and gains. The exchange closure prompted by New York trading was approved to last until next Monday.
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Tennessee
Virginia
New York
Atlantic Gulf
U. S
Pond Creek
Local finance notes in Jackson and Philadelphia bank opening
Allen H. Legg of H. C. Spiller & Co. elected secretary and treasurer of Jackson Water Supply Co. Donald N. Gilbert of the same firm named director. J. S. Orler Co. opens offices in Philadelphia Bank Building to run general banking and investment business under John L. Shea.
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H. C. Spiller & Co., Inc
Jackson Water Supply Company
Jackson
Ohio
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J. S. Orler Co., Inc
Offis
Philadelphia Bank
Philadelphia
Penn
John L. Shéa
New Athletic Club Formed At B U
A new athletic club has been formed at Boston University to financially support the varsity football team. No coach has been chosen yet, but a decision is expected by week’s end. A captain and manager will be elected Monday, and practice games between varsity and scrubs are planned.
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Boston University
Vareity
Scrubs
Lorie Rowt
Waestmere
Bond Market Summary From a Noisy Cuban Market Report
The report notes varied bond prices including Jap Cuban notes and British issues with figures like 4 99 and 7s 98% across several issues. It cites Union Pacific, Hudson and Man, and Metropolitan bonds, plus commodity mentions and currency items. Total sales reach 6 163 000, with weekly and yearly comparisons showing mixed activity and holiday effects.
More Games for Soldiers at Camp Devens
Camp Devens announces plans for Soldiers of New England’s national army to play football against college and preparatory teams. Brigade and regimental teams have many open dates, and the Camp Devens varsity schedules two open dates on November 17 and 24. Lt. Cowgill travels to Yaphank and Wrightstown to arrange matches with other army camps. The national army buildup is expected to boost sports interest this fall and winter.
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New England
National Army
W. W. Cowgill
Hodges
7Éth
Cowgill
Yaphank
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Wrightstown
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Tommy Robson Meets Soldier Bartfield in Lawrence Show
The Unity Cycle Club presents a 12 round boxing match in Lawrence between Tommy Robson of Boston and Soldier Bartfield of Brooklyn. Bartfield has beaten Jack Britton O'Dowd Ted Kid Lewis and Mike Gibbons. Robson defeated Joe Gans and kayoed Young Loughrey Badoud and Marty Cross. The card includes an eight round semi final and two six round bouts.
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Unity Cycle Club
Tommy Robson
Boston
Soldier Bartfield
Brooklyn
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Jack Britton
Mike O'Dowd
Ted Kid Lewis
Mike Gibbons
Robson
Joe Gans
Young Loughrey
Albert Badoud
Marty Cross
Travis
Hank
Drummey Chosen Starter for Tufts in Boston Game
Tufts completed preparations for this afternoon's game against Boston College at Fenway Park with a light practice on Tufts Oval. Coach Smith led a fast signal drill while the team spent the remainder of the afternoon on punting practice.
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Boston College
Fenway Park
Tufts Oval
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Tufts Edges Strong Kickers seek edge in today’s game
McNamara to handle most Tufts kicking with improving speed and 40 to 45 yard spirals. Captain Drummey to start at quarterback after a strong signal drill. Jochim Olson end duo improving while Tufts line varies. Smith to make changes. O’Connor may spell Brummey with sharp drop kicks from the yard line.
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Drummey
Jochim
Olson
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Pitchers Records In The Fourth Game
New York Oct 11 Schupp pitched 122 deliveries with 35 strikes 15 foul strikes 40 balls eight fouls 18 field outs and seven clean hits He struck out seven batters allowed two hits in one inning as seven hits yielded eight bases and one base on balls in the ninth inning Danforth and Faber faced 23 batters combined their line includes 25 strikes 15 foul strikes 20 balls one foul and one hit batter 16 field outs and 10 hits Faber gave seven hits for 10 bases and Danforth three hits for eight bases
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Schupp
Faber
Danforth
Baseball players divide gate receipts after first four games
Report notes the division of admission receipts totaling the gate share for the first four games. The White Sox and Giants will split 60 percent to the winner and 40 percent to the loser. Figures cited include 152,894.50 and 801,728.70 with other numerical references.
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White Sox
Giants
Double Shutouts Rare This Century Highlighted
The article notes rare double shutouts by baseball teams, citing Giants Schupp and others achieving consecutive shutouts. It recalls historical feats such as Chicago Nationals, Detroit Americans, and earlier Pittsburgh and Philadelphia teams, with mentions of players like Mathewson and McGinnity and teams including the Athletics and Giants.
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Detroit Americans
Delphia Athletics
Mackmen
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Harvard selects Eliot and Thayer leading rowing crews
After two weeks of practice Harvard varsity crews name Eliot and Thayer as the leading shells for the fall regatta. Freshman eight and two other varsity eights train daily. Eliot features Parkman as captain and hull Cass Canfield in third seat, while Thayer lists Whitman as captain and Randall at bow with Mellen on bow.
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Eliot and Thayer Club
Eliot
D. B. Hull
P. M. Cabot
C. F. Batchelder
Francis Parkman
Cass Canfield
Arthur Fisher
G. C. Noyes
G. H. Hood
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F. B. Whitman
T. H. Fisher
R. Saltonstall
D. C. Withington
J. H. Peters
C. H. Watson
C. Mellenbow
I. S. Randall
Two Physical Tests For Harvard Men Move In
Harvard's physical culture department has vacated Hemenway gym and moved to Matthews Hall. The shift follows the use of the gym as barracks for Cambridge radio students. This year Harvard men are entitled to two physical examinations to track progress toward army and Navy standards.
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Hemenway Gymnasium
Matthews Hall
Cambridge
Dudley Sargent
Navy
Harvard Abandons Interclass Sports Policy Change
Harvard drops interclass games due to lack of interest. Fred W. Moore head of the Harvard athletic office announced a policy shift to inter-battalion and inter-company athletics to replace interclass contests on the schedule.
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Harvard
Fred W. Moore
Harvard Athletic Office
Poehler Beats Baker In Arlington Bowling Championship
Poehler, the professional bowing champion, defeated Willis L. Baker of Arlington, the amateur champion, by five points at Arlington Boat Club last night. Boston pins were used. Totals: Poehler 1172, Baker 1167.
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Willis L. Baker
Arlington
Arlington Boat Club
Boston
Baker
Arlington Heights Club to host final tennis rounds today
Weather permitting the Arlington Heights Tennis Club will close the season this afternoon with the final round matches in both class A and class B of the annual championship men's singles tour.
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Arlington Heights Tennis Club
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