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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
13
New York September 8 report shows primary offerings from the United States government bonds. Dealers note steady demand and renewed interest in short and long term Treasuries amid market fluctuations.
The Bureau of Statistics report showed a better condition than last year at 73.2 and above the 10 year average of 73.6 Bluestock markets firmed in forenoon with Liverpool deemed stronger than due. Shorts covered before the release while heavy buying by key interests followed the figures.
Calendar items show dividends payable at Philadelphia Germantown and Norristown and book closings for United Fruit. Books open for International Nickel. Meetings announced by American Hide and Leather in Philadelphia Germantown and Norristown.
Falling bank reserves in Newin and rising commercial demand push call money rates higher. Saturday’s statement worsened sentiment as rates hardened despite a brief holiday. Interior institutions increase demand, Canada seeks continued support, with substantial shipments noted and foreign exchange quo on the rise.
Copper prices largely unchanged at the metal exchange with spot selling around 17.30 and nearby prices showing little movement. Tin edges lower by 1 to 4 cents while lead and spelter hold firm with modest gains noted in the London market for copper and lead futures.
Mass cities award several 4 percent bonds including 960000 to Bridget & Co for school town office and fire needs. Lowell and Quincy also issue 4 percent bonds with competing bids from Adams & Co and N W Harris & Co among others. Bids due Sept 9 in Manchester New Hampshire for fire alarm and sewer bonds.
A syndicate of three banks offers Bay State Street Railway 5 percent notes at yields from 4.8 to 4.92 percent by maturity. Prices range from 100.65 for 1915 to 101 for other maturities. Total funded debt rises to 23,925,000. Net income for year ended June 30 stands at 2,794,865, with 6 percent dividend on 22,006,000 in preferred and common stock. The company controls 95 percent of track miles.
Charles D. Hilles announced that a complete record of all contributions to the Republican campaign fund will be made public shortly after elections. He said the move follows the 1911 law requiring disclosure 10 to 15 days before the vote. He contrasted this with a Democratic claim of voluntary virtue.
Chairman Thomas P. Riley of the Democratic State committee says he is neutral in the Foss Pelletier race after returning from a Cape trip and rejects Pelletier charges that he backs the Governor.
Scores of papers were filed yesterday at the Progressive party headquarters 15 State Street with a 5 PM deadline for nominations. Clerks will work through the night to record each paper, though leaders expect to know district nominees in a couple of days.
Frank O Hare yesterday issued a statement rebutting Congressman Curley s defence of his record. He charges Curley favored the son of a wealthy man for the Naval Academy over a poor family s son and alleges Curley s private secretary is a Republican, not a Democrat.
Washington Sept 3 Clark left here today for his saree at Bowling Green Mo to rest before starting on another campaign speaking tour.
Sept 8 market notes an active but lower trend in lead grains with bear factors including weather and large receipts. Reports cite declines in wheat and oats, with mixed futures, export sales totals, and world shipment figures for wheat and corn. city receipts and riverport activity also referenced.
Senator Albert J. Cummins of Des Moines Iowa says he will vote for Colonel Roosevelt for President and opposes a third party. He doubts Taft represented the national Republican choice.
Senator Cummins denounces the Taft renomination as dominated by overrepresented states and the Chicago system. He cites packed delegations from Washington California Arizona and Texas and says a new party led by Roosevelt is needed for the people to rule. He adds his vote for Roosevelt but rejects the new party as a lasting solution.
Mayor Charles A. Burns broke ground on the Central Hill library with trustees and local officials present. The $125000 project will receive $80000 from Andrew Carnegie as construction proceeds rapidly.
The supplementary listing of persons over 20 at police headquarters under John J. Barter closed last night. 1636 names were added to the April canvass, totaling 214172. Last year 762 were listed. increase attributed to presidential year and Ward 26 added to voting strength.
The New York Coffee Exchange quotes show a one cent per pound advance in imported coffee prices. Widespread increases totaling 7 to 8 cents wholesale and 6 to 7 cents at retail are expected as frost damages Brazil’s 1918 flowering, with Brazil supplying about 70 percent of world coffee.
Opening day of the Revere Peach Mardi Gras drew crowds with 25 000 at 2 pm shows rising to 60 000 by 6 pm and over 100 000 lining the boulevard for the evening pageant. Major Alfred Pierce led Lexington Minute Men escorting King Theron Perkins and Queen Helene Sweeney amid 10 floats under calcium lights.
Sixty five porters in the subway tunnel tube and overhead service of the Boston Elevated Street Railway were admitted to the Street Carmen's Union yesterday. Officials expect all porters to join soon and an overflow meeting at 724 Washington street added 78 more to the repair shop and power plant branch. Division meetings for motormen and conductors were held at Vernon Hall Roxbury and Maynard Hall South Boston with speakers including General Organizer Fay International Vice President Sheehan State Secretary Smyth and others.
Joseph Faulconbridge, longtime broad jump record holder, was found dead in his Market Square rooms in Lynn. The medical examiner attributed the death to heart failure. he was 50 years old.
One hundred thirty eight members of the Massachusetts Department G A R and affiliated groups left North Station for Los Angeles to attend the national encampment starting September 11. Five hundred relatives and friends bid farewell as the long sleeper train departed. Wilfred A Weatherbee assisted adju tant general led arrangements with trains running through from Greenfield. The Massachusetts party includes W R C and D of V members with Mary Holbrook Weymouth and Mattie R Tucker Medford in leadership roles.
A homeless man with 1012.63 in cash was arraigned before Judge Bruce in Malden District Court yesterday on drunkenness. He identified himself as Malcolm Ferguson and was found wandering Monday night in the Linden district by Patrolman Durning. Searches revealed rolls of bills of various denominations.
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