Bank Exchange Loss Shrinks Across Cities in May Report
May bank clearings show a 24 percent drop from last year and a smaller loss than prior months across many cities. New York remains dominant with the overall national decline easing, while Detroit Kansas City and Omaha report improvements and the Pacific Coast still sees significant decreases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
New York City
Ion
Buffalo
Scranton
Rkichmond
Chattanooga
Memphis
Detroit
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul and
Center
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific April earnings report
Union Pacific shows an April gross loss with net gain after a large rise in operating income. Southern Pacific posts April gross and net losses though operating cost cuts reduced losses. For nine months end April 30 Union Pacific gross 64,061,450 with net 26,171,700. Southern Pacific nine months gross 50,455,910 with large net loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Sonih
Pacific
Saw Pacific
Mon Pacific
Stillman Returns to City Bank After Europe Trip
James Stillman president of Nation Bank arrived at the office after his European visit and attended an afternoon conference. He is not expected to resume active duties soon. Stillman also withdrew from the Amalgamated Copper Company directors at the annual meeting in line with his plan to reduce active involvement in business affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stillman
Nation Bank
Europe
Stillman
Amalgamated Copper Compiaincy
Burlington Mortgage Halted Over Fee Demand
In Sully Minn June 2 a Burlington & Quincy Railroad mortgage covering Congo property valued at 300 million was offered for filing but was halted by Secretary of State Schmahl until a 700 filing fee was paid. Officials contest the mortgage registry tax claiming exemption under gross earnings tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul, Minn
Congo,Burlington & Quincy
Central Trust Company of New York
Schmahl
Reading Railroad Holders Meet Reelect Directors
Reading Pa June meeting re-elected the board with the exception of Charles Steele who declined re-election. Oscar G. Murray of Baltimore and Ohio was chosen to succeed Mr Steele as director. The meeting adjourned to October 12 for the annual report filing.
Westinghouse Extension Delays Stock Subscriptions
The Merchandise Creditors' Committee in the Westinghouse Extension case again extends the deadline for subscriptions to new stock under the rehabilitation plan. The extension pushes the deadline to June 22 as creditors submit under the plan while stockholders have begun submitting subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Eatinghouse Electric and Manufacturing
le Plan
Mines Company reports April earnings and March tonnage
Mines Company of America reports April earnings of 113590 and Met earnings of 46185. The March tonnage reached 11700 with expenses at a record low in the comparison. The customary 2 percent monthly dividend has been cleared for the last six months, totaling 72 dividends to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mines Company of America
Compar
Colorado Oil Co. Sued for 1,000,000 in damages
FLOHENCE Col June 2 A suit asking 1 400 000 damages and requesting a receiver for the United Oil Company was filed in district court today by J Wallace vice president and director on behalf of himself and other stockholders in one of the Wests largest oil drilling and refining firms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Oi! Co
Flohence
Col
United Oil Company
West
J. Wallace
Pawnshop owners liable in Knowles jewelry theft case
In Flatbush Sadie Papps a manicure and H Wausler a former police officer face indictment for stealing jewelry from Mrs Elizabeth Knowles home. The trio allegedly passed items through three local pawnshops and lawyers urged retainment until reimbursement. the court ordered the property turned over to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grais
Sadie Papps
H. Wausler
Elizabeth Knowles
Flatbush
Wausler
Dike
Danbury Harlem Traction Company Faces Receiver Bid
Three Philadelphia banks petitioned the Superior Court for a temporary receiver for the Danbury Harlem Traction Company over alleged interest default on bonds. The firm has built two thirds of its line from Danbury to Golden Bridge and a power plant, capitalized at 500000 dollars with 200000 dollars in bonds. A. M. Chandler & Co. of Philadelphia, now tied to the company, has steered its affairs amid recent financial troubles, and construction has been stalled for about two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Philadelphia
Danbury & Harlem Traction Comparcy
Danbury
Golden Bridge
N. Y
Harlem Railroad
A. M. Chandler & Co
Court summonses compiled in New York Supreme Court cases
A collection of amended summonses and service notices from the New York Supreme Court in New York County. Plaintiffs include Francis Grant and others against William McGowan and others, and Thomas Langford against Cotton Mills Company, with publication service ordered by Justices Vernon M. Davis and Samuel Greenbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Supreme Wad Ph County OF
New York
Thomas ? Langford
All Cotton Mills Company
European Markets: Bond payments ease gains on steady money
London markets saw abundant liquidity and weaker discounts as $1,000,000,000 Pennsylvania bonds affected sentiment. Consols and British securities edged lower after profit taking while American stocks rose on Wall Street strength. Paris trading firm with New York influence and stronger rentes, but Japanese and Russian issues weakened later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pennsylvania
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Hudson Bay
New York
Quotations for American Mining Stocks in London Market
The London market yesterday quoted American mining stocks with figures reflecting trade activity. Prices and percentage changes were reported for key mining names and related shares in the session summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Public Notices from New York Parks Department Sealed Bids
The Office of the Department of Parks in Manhattan invites sealed bids for three projects in Brooklyn neighborhoods. Bids are due by 8 pm on Thursday June 31 1908. Projects include asphalt tile walks Prospect Park, paving Prospect Park Plaza roadway, and asphalt pavement with concrete sounds on Ocean Parkway. Henry Smith Joseph I Berry Michati 5. Kennet Commissioners of Fars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thersdway
Baroneo
Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Borough of
Prospen Park Plaza
Brooxlyn
Mark Cirlis
Eighteenth Avenue
Henry Smith
City Fire Department missing text bid notices 1905
Fire Commissioner will receive bids at 60 Street Manhattan office until 10:80 A M on Thursday June 11 1905 for furnishing and delivering paints plumbing materials nails screws hardware and related supplies for the Superintendent of Buildings and for the foregions in Manhattan The Bronx and Richmond bidders may learn full particulars from City Record Nicholas J Hayes Fire Commissioner dated May 6 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreugus
Manhattan
Bronx
Richmond
Bulléiass
Nicholas J. Hayes
Luin
Williamsburg Bridge
Cit
J. W. Stevenson
Department OF Bridges
Park Row
Borough of Manhattan
City of New York
University Heights
Department OF Docks and Ferries
Pier A
Battery Place
Positions on Eligible List for Laboratory Assistants
Notice for the Normal College of the City of New York listing examination for Laboratory Assistants in the Department of Natural Science. Exam to be held in the College building on Thursday, June 4 at 9 a.m. Full information by applying to Edward S Briggess, George Davis, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College of City OF New York
Irk Avenue
Staty-eighth Street
Department of Natural Science
Edward S Brirgess George
Davis
Old City Bid Notices Seek Structures and Bribed Brackets
Multiple department bid notices from 1908 New York announce sealed bids for construction and equipment at West Point and Williamsburg Bridge. Items include gymnasium chapel quarters and battalion stores, electrical gear for University Heights Bridge, bronze grills and brass plates, and painting oils contracts with a June 8 1908 deadline. Public hearing scheduled for June 4 1908 in City Hall.
Nassau Electric Railroad seeks city consent to extend tracks
Public notice from the Board of Estimate and Apportionment reveals Nassau Electric Railroad Company petitions for rights to use certain New York City streets for a double or single track surface railroad. The plan runs along Flatbush Avenue Fourth Avenue Atlantic Avenue and connects with the Brooklyn City Railroad tracks. A public hearing is set for and a contract with terms of compensation will follow under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Estimate
City of
New York
Nassat Ebi Rric Railroad Company
IPA
City of New] York
Flatbush Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Fourth A Avenue
Brooklyn City Railroad Company
Ray
Puble Service’ Commission
Mirs
Rattzond Levant
Greater New York
Brooklyn
City of New York
Proposals for Appraisal Commissioners in New York
Public notice states the New York City Corporation Counsel seeks three disinterested freeholders to serve as Commissioners of Appraisal for the Kenisco Reservoir project in Westchester County Mount Pleasant. Hearing set June 20, 1908 in White Plains for map of real estate to be acquired by the City of New York under Chapter 724 of the Laws of 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Supreme Court
Wismet
Westchester County
Leneico
Trinity of New York
Supreme Court of
State of New York
Chanter
Walla Pisins
New York
Newers
Mount Pleasant
County of Westchester
Southern Aqueduct Department
City of New York
Kensicco
Barerett St
High St
the Register
County of
Westchester
White Plains
Wew
York
Heelnning
Pleasant Place
Commercial Avenue
Office of the Register of the County of Westchester
N. Y
Sall Parcel
Adaline Avenue
Sais
P.ccel
Said Avenue
Mish Street
Etrest
Columbus Avenue
F Street
Rutiades Street
Said Street
Avenue
Sedgwick Avenue
Ecald
Sandford
McAscam
van Front
Sarrett Streets
Eal Parcsl No
Mor
Said Etrre
Colgwick Avenue
Morton Street
Columbus Aves Sue
City of
Francis Key Pendleton
Corporation Cour
Reece Ads
Chanliers
Centre Streets
Borough of Manhattan
New York City
Hudson and Long Island Traction petition for street railway
The Board of Estimate and Apportionment announces a public hearing on the Hudson and Long Island Traction Company petition seeking consent to construct and operate a street surface railway across Manhattan and Queens, including a route along Twelfth Avenue West 42nd Street to East 57th Street and across Blackwell Island. Hearing set for June 12, 1990, in City Hall Manhattan. publication to follow in two daily papers and City Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF New York
Board OF EsTimate and
Board of Estimate
Rabie Bullard
City of York
Hutson and
State of
New York
Cuygaties
Queens
Flackwells Island Bridge
Manhattan
State of New York
Honoratie Board
Norevy
Richt
Bisokw Bridge
West Forty-second Street
Twelfth Avenue
Borough of
Forty-third Street
Fortird Street
Eleventh Avenue
Blackwells
Island City
Borotch
Itv
Shh . Corporation
Tate
Greater New York
Hudson and Long Island Traction F
Frederick K. Morris
Arthur G. Hume
County of New York
Hansen and Long Island Traction
Rederick
Morris
L.moorland
New York County
Hudson & Long Island Traction Company
City Hall
Eheil Berst
City Record
Oseph Haag
I S
New. York
Max & 1003
Legal notice in American Silk Company receivership case
Court orders show cause hearings for Lotte Brothers & Co and Samuel Ruby against American Silk Company. Receivers and creditors must appear in Manhattan on June 5, 1908 to address accounts, compensation, and proposed resumption of business under the Resumption Agreement. Publication and notice to stockholders and creditors required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court OF the United States
Southern District of New York
Lotte Brothers & CO
Samuel Ruby
American Silk Company
American Surett Company
American Sick
Arey Clay Corety Company
Shipiaiiants
New York Times
Stone
Hervin
Foreclosure Sale of Manhattan Property at 165-157 Attorney Street
Referee William Bernard will auction two parcels of land with buildings at 165-157 Attorney Street East Houston Street Manhattan on June 1. The sale covers parcels bounded by Attorney Street and East Houston Street with total debt around 1 630.00 plus costs 142.98 and liens including mortgages of 2 400 with interest. Priority given to taxes assessments and rates. purchaser bears costs of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
Allowantes
New York
Ith
Its
William Bernard
Foreclosure sale of Bronx property in Manhattan listing
Referee in the mortgage foreclosure case Kerner versus Levy and others announces a public auction of property in the Bronx at 12 o'clock noon on June 17 1968 at the Exchange Court building New York City. The sale features lots in the Twenty fourth Ward with dimensions and boundaries described in detail and notes the estimated purchase price and taxes, plus costs and interest.
Foreclosure Sale Ordered by New York Supreme Court
Supreme Court of New York forecloses on property in Manhattan citing judgment entered May 11 1908. Referee Robert B Hincks will auction the premises at Exchange Balesroom Vesey Street June 6 1980 at 12 oclock noon. Property at 161st Street and Broadway bounded by 101st Street described with improvements. costs and taxes estimated plus lender charges.
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Counyy
New York
Steten
Cornelia
Wechs Ae Platinuff
Mary Cohen
ExGange
Vessy Street
Manhattan
Borough of
Attorpey
St Houston
Attorney Street
Houston Street
Watt
Barty
Borough of Manhattan
City of New York
Rte Vie
Bey Ears Iws
Y Sanard
Sigmund Wechsler
P’ainut
Broadway
N. Y
East Houston
Lst
Supreme Court
Margaret L
Crow
Pinintiz
Joan. A. Donnegan
Exchange
Vesey] Street
New York City
Joseres P. Sav
101St Street
161St Street
Inlet Street
Robert B. Hincks
Grant
Squires
Wall St
Manhatt
J. Scumitt
John Webem
Civ
Joseph P
Fourth Avenue
Union Square
Union
Pos Parshiel
Ayr
Rishi Opis
Atenie
Augustus T. Gurlitz
Ximal J . Schmitt
Max G. Wildnacer
Anna E . T
Calon Square
Coune York
Ferrdinand
R. Muff
Joseph ER. Mck
Bron and
State of New York
E Avenue
Arthur Avenu
Ft Eighty-eighth Street
High Street
Eighty-eighth Street
Eighth Street
Lauterbach &Torneys
188Th Street
Surrogate Notice in New York for Navarro Estate Proceedings
The People of the State of New York by the grace of God to Alejandro Urdaneta Adelaida Urdaneta Clores Urdaneta Josefinardaneta Fripcises Urdaneta and all interested in the estate of Juan N Navarro deceased send greeting. You are required to appear before the Surrogate at the County of New York Surrogates Court at the Hall of Records on July 14 at 10:30 AM to attend the judicial settlement of the accounts of M Luisa de Navarro and Juan A Navarro executrix and executor. Those under twenty one must appear by guardian or obtain one. otherwise a guardian will be appointed. Witness Charles H Beckett Surrogate, at the County of New York, the seventh day of April in the year one thousand nine hundred and eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
New York County
Francis E. Grant
Henry A. Winton
Fred W. Brooks
Alice W.brooks
Robert
Kristeller
William McGowan
Philip Lynch
Meg“¢ Abramson
Rose’’. Abramson
Rose
Isidor Taandnu
Joachin Spiro
Sarah J. Grant
Tnivas Actaml
Platnudrs
Boroush
Brooklyn
Vernon M. Davis
Supreme Court of the
State of New York
New York
Borough of
Manhattan
Ated
DE Witt
Temple Bar
Court Street
Newark City
Reife
Doremus
Secour & Seaman
Fillintiff'sttorney
Broadwey
Manhattanbrugh
New Yor City
Doremus, Secour & Seaman
Clinton Cotton Mills Company
Supreme Court of the Fiats of
Seig Supreme Court
County Court House
New York City
Nahedi Manhattan Borough
New York Y
County of
M. Luisa de Navarro
Juan A. Navarro
C.D
Charlies H
Beckett
New Yor
Daniel J. Dovdney
Notices to creditors for Samuel L Morison estate in New York
Neutrco is therch given to all persons having claims against Samuel L Morison late of New York deceased to present vouchers to the subscriber of transacting business Reon 2Cf Neanl Street Borough of Manhattan New York 2n before the lic st next Dated New York the tor Townsend Avery 2B torneys for Executor No 7 N Manhattan New York City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tor. Townsend. Avery
Manhattan
New York City
Foreclosure Sale Adjournments Set for Manhattan Property
Referees announce multiple adjournments for the sale of a Manhattan land parcel bounded by Fourth Avenue and Union Square. Auctions move from June 6 1908 to May 28 1908 with funds to cover estimated debt taxes and costs. The proceedings involve John Weber and others with several attorneys listed for plaintiffs and defendants.
New York Court Sale of Property at 14th Street
Judgment and sale in foreclosure action. Property at 14th Street Manhattan shown in diagram, with sale date set for June 16, 1908. Auction to be held at the Salesroom in New York City. approximate amounts and costs noted. notice includes purchaser obligations.
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City Bank
Mo Hris
Burlington Mortgage
C. G. Murray
THE
Danbury & Harlem
Boston Stock Market
Eerie Jung
Butte
North Butte
Butte Coalition
Osceola
Greene-Cananea
James T. Sullivan
Piatnist
Therese
Krupholder
Therese Eschenhasen
Ray “Ippman
Bloomberg & Bloomberg
P. O
Heckman Street
Ray Lippman
Samuel Greenbaum
the Supremi
Cort Mouse
Bloomberg & Bloomberg Attorneys
Plains
Fice and
Hoekman Bt
Borough of Menhattean
Bel
West Ty
Atchison Oreeene
Boston Suburban
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston & Prov
Fitchburg
I Ae Ge SB & H
Golany Heed
West Telephones
New England
Am. Ag. Chem
Am. Ag. Chem. Pf
Pneu
Bok
Huby
Woolen Os
Woolen Pf
Edison Wee Eeare
Ushy Usly T. Ia
Rt Electric
Massachusetts Gas
Mass Gas
Merganthaler
Puliman Ee
United
United Ehoe
United Shoe
United States Steel Oelg
Stéel Pt
yAdventure Aeecsee
Aliouez
Ton & Corbin
Cal
Arizona
Lil Link
Ale Boon
le Popper
Awe
Newhouse
North Hutte Cones
Old Colony
Dominion
Trinity Ae
Victoria Ee
Winona
Wolverine
Paris
Paris S
Pollce Janes
Japan
Poeta Securities
Foreign Public Securities
Ast
Securi
Papas Eensteletk
Gait
Hessia
Hambie
Eesesssors
Oloene
Oe Wetter
City
Munich
Augshure
Frankfurt T
Main
Lon- WY N.Y
Netdance
Atchian SA
Erie
Illinois Central
Louis Nas
Centra Jos
Camp
Department OF Parks
Arsenal Building
V. M. On
Preaifont
Joseph I. Berry Michati
Kennet
NO York
Sixty- Street
Quartermaster' S Office
West Point
N.Y
Mnasium
Chantam’s
Gefmins
Battalion Guarehouse
Department OF Gridges
Ark Row
Notich
Renewen
Springfield
Que
George B. McClellan
John
Sanford
City and State of
County of Kings
Jonn
Tih Nas- 3Au Electric Railroad
Peter
John F Borne
Bennington
Kings County City
Court of Kings
Man
Ork
J. A. Bennington Notary Publish
Kings County
Yeomans
Nassa. Electric Railroad Company
Board of Estitata
Ind
Tuna
Fiesco
C York
Iose
H Haag
New
Smaster
T. 5
20Th St
Gray's Ferry Road
Phila
Allda
Sky Bus
Phiadelphia
Bastos
Chicago
St Louis
F G, Hodgson
U.S. Army
Patten
S&s A
Pory Wadsworth
Furn
Edmund T. Welse Q. M
G. WA
Judew
A. Lawrence Kerner
Platotiff
Vesey
Osraugh
D. Phoenix Ingraham
175Th Street
176Th Street
Trafalgar Jace
Trafalgar Place
Peralle
Sarah S_-5
Sturges
Newark
Heth
Let
Hogstner
Charles B, Lydecker
Ang Fluwancea
Sted
Robert B. Winci
McEs
Coun
Berty
Amd
Wadsworth Sterry
Wadsworth Ave
Essterly Sh Avenue
140Th Street
Wadsworth Avenues
Arthur CR J Meare
Clarence L
Mcadwaranhattan
Toether Wits
Arther J. McC
Athlith
Arthur J. McLurd
Land Place
Nework
Wrihtr J. McClure
Arther J. McClure
Arthur J. Mecut
Anthur J. M
Arther J. Mei i
Arthur J Cture
Sa Dbes
Arthur J. McClutre
Mew Vark
J. Clarence
Referes
Asth Street
Rler 'Khealty
14Th Street
New York Ma
Julius J
Johnson
Wiliam
Tozeth
Ward
Clude
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