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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1913

Page

16

Boston & Albany Railroad Co 4% Bonds Maturing 1913

Bond notice announces principal redemption October 1 1913 payable at Old Colony Trust Co Boston and interest to be paid at the Treasurer South Station Boston dated September 23 1913 signed by Treasurer Frank H Ratcliffe.

Boston & Albany R. A. Co Old Colony Trust Company Court Street Boston Mass South Station Boston & Albany Railroad CO Frank H. Ratcliffe

Dividends Declared by Various Companies

Dividend announcements cover s Piano Company Lackawanna & Western Coal Company Farr Alpacca First Ward National Bank Baking Company New Idria Quicksilver Mining Company People’s National Bank Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis Railroad Osborn Mills Borden Manufacturing Mills Stafford Mills and related mills. Rates vary from 1 to 24 percent with payment and record dates in September and October 1912.

New Idria Quicksilver Mining Company National Bank Pittsburg Cincinnati Borden Manufacturing Co Philip Mills Stafford Mills Sealer Marterly Jast

Bond Awarded for Bonnerville Massachusetts Loan Issue

Bonnerville Massachusetts awards an 87000 dollar loan bond issue dated July 1 1913 with annual payouts 8000 through 1914 to 1917 and 7000 in 1923 to Perry Coffin. Several bidders included Blake Bros Co E H Rolling Sons and N W Harris Co among others. Central plans to list 5045 bonds and 3 million dollars of 4 percent mortgage bonds with NY Stock Exchange assistance.

Bonnerville Mass Perry, Coffin Blake Bros. & Co B & Co E. H. Rolling & Sons Leo, High Co Paine, Ranger, Merrill, Oldham & Co., & Go N. W. Harris & Co. Central

Metal Market Update From New York Exchange

The New York Metal Exchange shows limited activity with mixed bid quotes in September and November futures. Reports note dull lead and iron trading with scattered spot prices and occasional price shifts across several metals.

New York Metal Exchange Elect Lake Sauc Cockson

Elm River Copper Company Dividend Notice

Dividend notices inform stockholders to present certificates for liquidation dividends of 18 per share. Requests must go to American Company at 50 State Street Boston. Final dividend declared by J Morrissey secretary.

Ieee State Street Boston Miss Elm River Copper Co Bim River Copper Co J. Morrissey

Island Creek Coal declares stock dividend to preferred shares

The Directors of Island Creek Coal Company have declared a regular quarterly stock dividend of 1.50 per share on the capital stock. The dividend applies to preferred stock of record at the close of business August 24, 1918, payable October 1, 1913. W. Batchelder, Treasurer.

Baking Company Island Creek Coaley W. Batchelder Islood Creek Con Com Common Cate Stock Js Company Laconia Car Company Boston & Maine

Money Markets Exchange Rates Edge Lower For Day

The foreign exchange market eased with bankers trading afternoons. Sterling-Cables at 4.8595 dollars, demand 4.85, sixty days 4.8190 4.8234, commercial bills 4.8000 4.814. Francs 520, plus 364, marks 95 plus 1 04, guilders 405 less 1 32.

Calendar for Today Dividend Dates and Book Closings

Calendar items list dividend dates and book closings for multiple entities. Notable entries include i Betel of Can and City Invest on dates, D. C. Heath Mee Q, Gray & Davis, Mutual Film keg, and Homestake references. Language is garbled but indicates payable statuses and record dates.

Betel of City Invest D. C. Heath Gray & Davis Cie, Burl, & Foret Pomder

Price Decline Reported Across Markets

Daily market summary shows total New York sales 309200 shares and Boston 29220 shares. Notable activity lists Virgin ia By & Pr pref up 6 to 94, Am Tobacco down to 235, New Haven up 21-2 to 90, Am Woolen pref down to 1 1-4. Call money in New York at 2 3-4 to 3 percent. time money 4 1-4 to 5 1-2 percent.

Boston New York Time Money Money Corporation Eerie Beeen Seatees Esteeene Treasury Credit Sub-Treasury Treasury Steel Common Alaska Gold Virginia Pr. Pref Am. Tobacco New Haven Am. Woolen Pref Alaska Gld M Smelt & R Ealt Ohio Beth Steel Chos & Aes Cm&sp Erie Liggett & Bisger Nynh&h BT Nor & Bis Penn L.& SF Seare- Roebuck Booth P Ct Bree Studebaker Texas Poeth the Texas Co Nn Union T&t West T & T Llouez Te & Tel Bos BOL Bly Roy Bos & Albany Os & Maine Ma Butte Ballak Butte & Sup Cal & Arizona Cal & Hecla Chino East Butte Edison Itehburg Greene Hancoesunnee Hedley Isle Royale Lake Bia Mason NY & N H Old Colony Bease Stata Seeeee Sup & Bos Swift & Co Obs Torrington Torrington Pf United Fruit Union Pacific Wolverine

Bearish tone grips New York market on global fears

New York prices fell as traders cited unsettled European markets and fears over Balkans disturbances and the monetary situation. London copper and steel sectors showed weakness, with widespread selling in foreign issues and mixed demand locally. New Haven showed strength while bonds fluctuated as Central Pacific and Southern Pacific separation loomed.

New York Europe Balkans Germany Berlin London Palance Union Pacific Steel and Amalgamated Canadian Pacific New Haven Southern Pacific Central Pacific U. S&s

Boston curb day questions on local price changes

Local market note shows minimal shifts in daily prices with small fluctuations across sectors. Economic observers point to subdued demand and steady output as key factors, while investors await clearer signals from national indicators.

Curt Patteen Test Fying National Co

Copper Market Slips After London Decline

The Local Market reports copper stocks easing after a London price drop and domestic weakness. Traders dispersed holdings with stop orders, driving a fresh low in the current movement while major agencies maintain a strong near term position. Alaska Gold hits a new high as New Haven and Boston & Maine show strength, with overall market tone at closing.

Alaska New Haven Boston & Maine Boston London Granby Amalgamated Copper

New Haven Leads Market Rally Amid Interest in Public Service Bonds

New Haven stands out as the strong feature in a weak market as investors weigh the Public Service Commission hearing and the potential issue of 67 million dollars in bonds. Copper prices slip amid broad stock declines while steel, woolen and mill stocks react to tariff shifts and shrinking orders.

New Haven Public Service Commission Union Pacific American Woolen and Pacific Mills

Bond market slips further in New York selling

United States Government bonds closed with a 14 point drop in bids for the 28 and the 2s fell a full point from the last sale. In New York and New Haven bond operations covertibles led activity, with renewed interest in Southern Pacific collateral issues drawing attention.

United States New York New Haven

Lineman Thrown From Ladder by Shock Near Depot

Willis McCarthy a telephone lineman fell twenty feet to the street after receiving a shock from a feed wire near the Quincy Adams depot. He was taken to Quincy City Hospital with a fractured right leg and internal injuries.

Willis McCarthy Quincy Adams Quincy City Hospital

Couple Marriage in Jamaica Plain at St Thomas Church

Miss Nellie Murray and Alfred Bro of Jamaica Plain wed at the rectory of St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain last night. The bride was attended by her sister Mary Murray and the best man was Sonn A Ratigan.

Nellie Murray Alfred Brogrin Jamaica Plain St. Thomas Church Father Charry Mary Murray Sonn A. Ratigan

Swordfish at the wharf as prices drift

Swordfish again made their appearance at the wharf yesterday with 76 fish landed. Ground fish arrivals were moderate with two beam trawlers entering. Prices for haddock and cod edged lower while swordfish stood at 15 cents a pound. Several vessels and trades are noted, including the Prince Arthur held by weather and the Cymric sailing for Boston with 479? passengers.

T Wharf E. Nunan Haddock Mary Adeline

Colonel Benton Caus ing Worry Over Gardner Nomination

Colonel Everett C. Benton has not congratulated Gardner on his Republican gubernatorial nomination and his silence alarms Gardner supporters. Benton’s son Jay R. Benton denies any independent bid, while rumors persist of private papers taken out for Benton. Gardner heads to Washington to organize an independent campaign, but the Massachusetts Republican State Committee promises to press on with its work.

Everett C. Benton Congressman Gardner Gardner Jay R. Benton Benton Captain Gardner Secretary of the Commonwealth Colonel Benton Belmont Mr. Glidden Capital Washington Republican State Committee Republican Club of Massachusetts Alexander McGregor State Committee Hatfield

Gardner and Governor Rivalry Stir Massachusetts Politics

In Hamilton September 24 1913 Gardner writes Alexander MacGregor asking Republican Club support for his campaign while decrying the State Committee. Governor Foss avoids re-election, contemplates an independent run, and Governor Guild is named Republican State convention chairman with a potential clash over the platform. Democratic and Republican leaders face resignations and internal strife as campaigns unfold. Colonel Benton signals birthday plans with family.

Hamilton Mass Mr. MacGregor Republican Club of Massachusetts Republican State Committee Foss Amesbury Guild Gardner Tremont Temple Republican Executive Committee Guy A. Ham Ham Captain Gardner Republican Committee On Resolutions George P. Lawrence North Adams James Logan Worcester Riley Hatfield Barry Walsh State Committee Mr. Barry Benton

Cambrian Arrives With Chalk Cargo and Fast Westward Voyage

The Leyland line freighter Cambrian reached port with a general cargo that included 00 tons of chalk. Captain Gardner hailed it as the fastest voyage westward on the Cambrian, covering London to port in 10 days. Also noted, the fishing schooner Gladys and Nellie, on its last trip from the South Channel, stocked in 2700 dollars. Captain Frank Watts may leave for a new schooner Commonwealth nearing Essex. The port records show a record number of vessels and tugs sailing and arriving yesterday, reflecting recent bad coastal weather.

Leyland Line Cambrian Gardner London South Channel Gladys Nellie Frank Watts Watts Commonwealth Essex Landsman

Shipping News Log of Steamers and Towing Barges Listings

Shipping notices list a long roster of steamers and towing barges with destinations and owners. Vessels include Cambrian Gardner Franconia Smith Michigan Ruchle North Star Dennison St Johns Juniata James Lassell Blackin Fernandina Greelan Eillary Philadelphia Bunker Hill Crowell Belfast Bangor Bay State Haley City of Rockland Hawthorne Ransom B. Fuller Linscott Portland Cape Ann Godfrey Gloucester Eureka Benner Newburyport Jonas French Rickes Reliance Merriam Peter St. Crowell Rawding Norfolk Middlesex Keene Norfolk tugs to Keally Willin towing barge Toury Palling Concord Hammond Mount Hope Sagua Mu reka Plummer Sewall's Potnt Fall River Gettysburg Minford Spirata Tamanend Maple Till Paoli Oliver New York Oxford Haverford Standard Mugan towing barges 8.0 ST 86 Nottingham Quton Port Jolson L. & VY 2 G 10 Daniel Willard Nelson towing barges Marion Scranton Stroubs Swatara Phillips Gelem Eagle Wl and Moline Perth Amboy Warn ham Perth Amboy towing barges 742 754 796 Ontario Howes Guttenberg towing in Western Belle Pilgrina

A. Ay Cambrian Gardner London Franconia Smith Liverpool Michigan Ruchle Cto North Star Dennison Yarmouth Calvin Austin Mitchell St. Johns Juniata James Baltimore Lassell Blackin Fernandina Greelan Eillary Philadelphia Bunker Hill Crowell New York Herman Winter Belfast Curtis Bangor Bay State Daniel Willard Nelson Marion Scranton Stroubsig Swatara Phillips Gelem Eagle Wl Moline Perth Amboy Warnham Ontario Howes Guttenberg

Shipping Fleet Moves and Towing Barges in Northeast Waters

A long list traces movement of towing barges and schooners among ports from New York to Boston, including vessels such as Charles F. Pritchard, Helen and Dora, Pocono, Chemung, William B. Burnham, and Georgia. Entries name routes, origins, and destinations like Portland, Newport News, Norfolk, Gloucester, Newburyport, plus multiple barge and tug references.

FB. ZL Pillsbury Swimm Lynn Charles F. Pritchard Joshua Lovett Coffin Sewall

Motorboat Mischance After Murky Night Trial

A man brings two motorboats home and takes a late trial run in a new toy. He slips in a rain soaked night, leaving puddles on the garland path and hall. He claims the motor went wrong and ends up overboard while trying to free a beaver belatedly.

Charles

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