Continental merger expands telegraph empire to Ohio River region
The Continental absorbs the Inversate Telephone and Telegraph Company and the National Telephone Corporation, gaining control of independent mines in Ohio River areas and expanding from Chicago to Boston and Washington. Directors from several cities meet as merger allies join, with plans for a New York entrance and telegraph rates dropping to 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ens
Pittsburg
New York
West Virginia
Merviend and Selawere
Inversate Telephone and Telegraph Company
National Telephone Corporation
Continental
Ohio River
West Virgins
Chicago
Boston
Washington
City Savings Banks Keep 4 Percent Rate Despite Proposals
Savings banks in New York City plan to pay 4 percent on deposits to January 1 annual disbursement, resisting proposals to cut to 3.5 percent. At a recent meeting of the Greater Savings Bank Association, officials including Clark Adams debated rates, warning cuts harm both banks and depositors. The state report cites 1,858,912 depositors holding $1,051,050,258, with a 0.5 percentage point reduction costing depositors about $352,609 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank
Per Wee
Grete Farvings Bank Association
Mev
Wee Clark Aliams
State Superintendent of Banks
City of
New York
Winter wheat area up 7.9 percent in latest government estimate
The crop reporting board estimates the newly sown winter wheat area is 7.9 percent larger than the revised fall 196 area, about 102 000 acres more, totaling 1 345 000 acres. Rye area up 1 percent with a 2 909 acre rise. rye condition and crop projections shown by Henry Heisser. Wheat yield projection 160 1 bushels per acre with 632 905 000 bushels total harvest forecast. rye yield 35 933 bushels versus prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture Teply
Henry Heinser
New York Produce Exchange
Mr. Heis
Foreign Financial Ledger Sees Mixed Demand and Rates Shifting
The dispatch notes firm tone on the Stock Exchange with slackened business as markets adjust. Copper and bond activity show uneven demand while London and Paris rates drift, with long bills and discounts varying and prices fluctuating through the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endon
Dioney
Stock Exchange
Kaiere
Emia
Paris
Cous
Lsck
London
Third Avenue Railroad reorganization plan details
The article outlines changes in capital stock and new securities for the Third Avenue Railroad under a reorganization plan. It notes parities and price levels, with old stock trading around 16 and new bonds offered at 4 percent with 7 percent adjustments, plus a complex reference to tax payments and stock parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Corporation
Third Avenue Railroad
National Spoke of
Argentina
National City Bank
United States
Brazil
Paris
London
Japan
Holland
Chicago
Burlington
Jeneery
Newcase & Hariem
Ephone and
Elegraph
Rohdeepee
Opera Alton
American Eet Sugar Company
Chinley -Partes Savage Mines
Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting and Power Company
Eng
Ae In Trust Company
Reguier
Amalgamated
Cole-Ryan and
Guggenheim
San Francisco
Sub-Treasury
San J
evancessiMum
Chase National Bank
Pacific Coast Cotton Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Exchange
Liverpool Cotten Exchange
Railroad Earnings Across Several Lines in 1909 Summary
A compilation of net earnings and operating figures for multiple railroads. Includes Chesapeake & Ohio Rio Grande Southern Alabama Texas & Southern Northern, Delaware & Hudson, Tombigsee Valley, and Denver Northwestern & Pacific with figures for weeks in year 1909 and various months, showing totals, deficits, surpluses, taxes, and other income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & Ohio
Rio Grande Southern
Alabama
Rio Grande
Tombigsee
Delaware & Etdssx
Oper
Gross Inc
Net Corp. Inc
Chicago Grain and Provisions Report Signals Market Slump
Government crop data shows winter wheat acreage at a record high, triggering a sharp price drop in corn and oats after frost damage in Argentina. Market closes weaker with May and December futures slipping as traders adjust to lower export prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Market advance eases, prices mixed on light receipts
Market activity remained light with prices fluctuating. Futures closed slightly higher to a penny lower, while provisions weakened and short covering kept sentiment steadier in late trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorts
Market Telegraph Summary of Wheat and Corn Prices
Market by telegraph reports mixed wheat and corn prices across several exchanges. No 2 red cash and No 2 hard wheat show varied quotes around 108 to 110 dollars per unit. May and December contracts edge higher or lower with bids and asks listed. Oats and bran quotations appear in lighter detail with regional price points from Minneapolis and Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leula
Minneapolis
Northern
Milwaukee
Glic
Seereens
Boston Wool Market Report Reflects Stable Prices
Boston markets show renewed activity with prices holding steady for 1999 season. Quotations vary by region from Ohio to California, with fine unwashed and washed wools priced across a narrow range and brands such as No 2 and quarter-blood cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dee
America
Ohioan
Ania Geecer
Ste
Michigan
New York
Aths
Missouri
Secor
Texas
Fell
Éoe
Californ
Middle County
Markets Report Compiled From Grain and Commodities
Market notes show prices for iron products and staples with scattered figures for meat, grains, and fats. Notable items include beef prices around 18.25, pork mess 25.13, corn not mixed at 66, and lard midwest around 13.6 with flour and molasses also cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles
Market Report of New York Wheat Corn and Cotton Prices
NY market shows wheat steady after a late drop as stocks and government crop data moved prices. Corn firm early then slipped with wheel trades. cash oats and cotton mixed with demand from mills and traders. Trade notes widespread activity across grains with Buenos Aires and Liverpool signals influencing moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shorts
Argentina
Proma Housts
Northwest
Bradstreet
United and
Canada
Manitoba
Duluth
Long Island
Jersey
S. Furia
Uliflowers
Carole
New Orleans
Maryland
Lima Eans
Bermuda
OKRA
Es Ley Lm
Ates Ranteere
LE Torfoll
Campcutabega
TOMA
California
Porta
Carrier
Hal
Straw
Prises
Stockholders receive rights to subscribe to 1909 increased capital
New York Central announces at November 23 that 446 580 shares of additional capital stock are authorized. Rights to subscribe run from December 10, 1909 to January 10, 1910 with warrants mailed December 18 and payments due January 20, 1910. Outstanding five percent notes may be used at par toward stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Caro
USA
London
Lake Copper
Mae
Dea
New York
East Louis
Cleveland
Northern
Southern
Chang
Pope
Edwa L. Rossiter
Livestock Market Report Notes Mixed Prices and Steady Dressed Meats
Receipts show 21 cars slaughterers and 3 069 head. calves steady with 293 average per 14, Western calves steady. dressed calves quiet at yesterday's quotes. Hogs at 182 with rough 280 lb hogs around 7 50, and mutton steady with lambs around 7 46. Dated market listings reflect Texan toro selling near 8.7 Tc and overall tendency higher for some classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae ‘Sc
Norwal
Kerns Commission Co
Livestock Market Summary from East Buffalo December 7
Receipts and prices across cattle veal pigs and lambs show steady to higher trends. Prime steers around 6.23 to 6.99 for veal near 6.99. cows mostly 5.30 to 6.25. lambs fluctuating with strong bids in places. Hog ranges include 8.25 to 9.50 with light volumes. Kansas City and Pittsburgh markets noted with mixed price shifts and steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lima
Europe
Si&imse
Pennsylvania
Armera
Taree
Eagle Southern
Park
Caifornia
York Ork
Imperial
SiMcovse
Kiefer
Duc Duchess
Concord
Sea
Ease
Cranber
Cape Cod
Black
Gss
Jersey
Worida
Forts
SikEappuase Vere
Butalo
Kansas City
Tay Ood
Sue Recre
Alves
Susan
Weiss
Faeen
Pittsourg
Trong
Coleao Dee
Market roundup of commodities and overseas markets
The report notes foreign markets steady with various staples quoted, including cheddar and refined products. It highlights steady refined fats and oils, light activity in middling goods, and mixed but steady figures for sugar raw and beet futures.
Chicago Industrials and Trade Firms in Mixed Output
Mixed OCR fragment lists Chicago area companies including American Can Am Tel and Tel Am Shipbuildings Booth Fisheries Diamond Match and Corn Products among others with unclear context. No clear event outcome or dates. Provides a snapshot of industrial names without cohesive narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Can
Tel & Telle Am Shipbuildings Booth Fisheries
Subway
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Telephone Company
Pennsylvania Concern
Ellis R. Orvis
John Graham
Marrinburg
C. M. W. Keck
Ue Allentown Trust Company
Allentown
Penn
8. P. Light
Henry O. Evans
Pitusbure
John A. Howard
Samuel W. M Harper
Wheeling
Merman C. Seifel
St. Louis
and & Stamwood Menser
Over, & BR. Caldwell
Wiliam EW Center
Winter Wheat
Foreign Financial
New York Tribune
Bavana Electric
Denver
Northwestern & Pacific
Frederic B. Hatch & Co
Broca Street
Sft
Eeeeeree & Smith
Sentra
Central A
de Nemours
Empire Steel & Iron Pf
Fifth Ave Estates
tee Nickel_— Infermatione
Nickel Pf
Usnal Silver
Kirby Lumber Ngs Co Ei
Stee! Steel
An & Eéin
Cord & Taylor
Stes Ib Xat Cash J&i
Niles Berment-P
Otis Elevator
Pacfic Gas & A
Pacific Gas & Eipf
Ey Phelps
D @ Co
Pope Manufacturing Pove Mig P
Pract & Whitney
Gaiety C H ‘Nees
Union Ferry
Virginia
West Pacific
West Power
Pine & Fé
I&s
M&n
East Publishing Mé
Fifth Ave Estate
Hecker-Jones J *M&s
Inter Nickel
A&o
J&i
Ls Oaccese
London & Edinb Co
Cane
FBH
MANA
Biscutt
M&nn
M&s
Penn C & C
F&na
Sunday C
UN Union Carbide
United Let
Virginis
Téward
Emith
Pine Street
Ald & Vt
Allegh & W
Massaw
Wett
Morris & Es
Nash
Nash @ Lew
NY & Hc& Sis
Ada
Ninth Ave
North Car
North
N HD
NW J
York North Penn
Cts
Northw
B&c
Old Colony
Oswego & S
Onan & PR
River Phila G & N
Ry & L
Ytor & Si
McK & T
eHes
Rens & Sara
Rome
Lmirea & W
Vle & Ka
tSar
Erie & P
Ean Tss
Jc NJ Rr&c
Upper _Cresis & Ch
L &R Riv
C&s
Ve & Mass
Warren
Missouri Pacific
Acific Peewee
Tex
Lens
Peymente
SSS Capital
Pri Spal
el Chicago Grain and Provisions
Ty Warren, Gzowski & Co
Broad Strest
Amalgamated Lda
Chamber of Nipissing
Reve Scotia
Cobalt Lake
Peterson N Lake
John Black
Telegraph
Pulver
Sorey
Fan, Sarl
Boston Wool Market
Eaenhs
Pene
Tees
General Market Report
WSS
Udo
Wien
Beles
Liverpool
Sousberg
Civ
Speculamont
M.D Uplana
Wmaicch
Ted
Ucwe.é
Gwe
Ucle
Cofpt&h
Havre
Hamburg
Rio
GEE Apiceese
Provisio S
Eben House
Rift Neette Ei
DR D Hogs
South Ameo
Stear
Sane
Cuba
Ids
Muscovade
I. Y
Country Produce Markets
Ja Son SS
Pacific Coast
New York State
State
New York Central
Hudson River Railroad
Express
Last Creek
Westwu
Western
Ether Western
Philadelphia
Ohto
Ohio
J . Te
Wisconsin St
Nlo
Ogern
Nuys
Pecans
New York City
Bae “Tra
Ban Or Trust Company
Herman A. Metz
City of New York
Broadway
Steads
Wwe
Ver
Eer
Wong Back
JIL
Ondon
India
Tsa
Vada
Masi
Chicago Industrials
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!