Union Pacific Plans Second Lien Bond Issue
Union Pacific directors approved extending the first lien mortgage bonds and issuing up to 200 million dollars of first lien and refunding bonds. The new issue would lien 1177.71 miles of main track and 146.65 miles of secondary lines, with portions reserved for refinancing existing bonds and acquiring additional railroad property. Formal subscription terms to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Rige Railroad Company
Sivecore
Hasan
Union Pacific Rail Company
Iego
M. Presser
Eefunding Morteng
el Mortenes
Ines
Ponds
New York
Savings Banks
Game & Legal Investment
Gerfare
Union
Paciffic
Clieacy
Consolidated Exchange Year Report Highlights 1918
The Consolidated Stock Exchange reports for the year ended May 31 under President Badeau note a favorable year with no member losses due to banking failures. Panic in the fall of 1917 marked the main event, regulatory measures aided growth, and bucketshop abstinence is expected to boost business. Wheat and mining stock volumes are listed, with 52 new members admitted and Badeau installed as president amid floral offerings and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Ogden TD. Budd
Tetabarances
Walker Faces Attachment Over Trust Money
Brandt Walker is alleged to hold one million in trust at a local institution as part of an attachment filed by a brokerage firm. The claim ties the funds to a supposed annuity and to Mr. Walker’s alleged past bear raid activities on the stock market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Brandt Walker
Walker
Saramp
P. Caldwell
Mail order man pays $10,000 fine in postal case
Portland Maine June. George F Terry, owner of Water Street mail order house, paid a 310,400 maximum penalty in a U S district court for conspiracy to violate government postage second class matter laws. It marks the first conviction in the government’s crackdown on mail order houses by the Post Office Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
United States
George F. Terry
Wood and partners plead guilty to mail conspiracy case
Paul, Jane and George W Wood Lewin A Wood and Fores pleaded guilty this afternoon to conspiracy to defraud the mails in the operation of Edwards Wood Company. They were fined and paid. Edwards Wood Co former Pik teckerate firm in St. Mul, later taken over by Wisconsin Grain.
Further Steel Cuts Signal Broad Price Reductions
Industry sources indicate all finished steel products except rails will see price cuts this week. Executives from major firms pledged orderly adjustments with no formal conference, abandoning the stand out policy and implying other categories will follow. Railroads and rail manufacturers have settled rail specs and expect heavy rail demand before year end. Last year, railroads ordered nearly a million tons for 1908 delivery.
City sells Kissena Park ice plant for $1885
The artificial ice plant at Kissena Park, once valued near 40000, was privately sold by the city for 1885. Colonel John F Hobbs oversaw the sale which included machinery, storage sheds and buildings. Report says the plant had been valued at 49000 and could aid ice production for the poor, though investigators deem it largely junk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissena Park
John F. Hobbs
Bureau of City Revenues
Small Increase in Meat Prices in Chicago
Chicago informs of modest rise in beef and canned meats due to cattle and canning shortages. Armour & Co official says prices will edge up one to two cents per pound, with shortage not expected to last long and no need to recall meats already shipped to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Packers
Armour & Co
Europe
Emerson ordered to pay $82009 to bankruptcy trustee
Boston court decision requires Henry P. Emerson of Lynn to pay about $82,009 to Percy A. Atherton trustee in bankruptcy of the Eastern Commission and Importing Company. Emerson, officer and director of the company petitioned into bankruptcy in March 194, faced claims that preferential payments were made while insolvent. the full Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the trustee’s claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry P. Emerson
Lynn
Percy A. Atherton
Eastern Commission and Importing Company
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Emerson
Sulut
Wheat Promises Well in Early Summer Crop Outlook
Washington reports from the crop reporting board of the Department of Agriculture show spring wheat sown area up 3.7 percent to about 17.71 million acres, with spring wheat 95 percent of normal on June 1. Oats, barley and rye areas also change modestly. hay meadows at 65 percent of normal. Henry Heinzer's NY Produce Exchange estimate cites winter wheat at 440 million bushels and spring wheat near 248 million, with rye around 33 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crop Reporting Board
The
Bureau of Statistics of
Department of Agriculture Today
Henry Heinzer
New York Produce Exchange
Heinzer
Ends Case Against Standard Oil Headed by Trial in Rochester
The Standard Oil case resumed before Judge Hazel in federal court with Edwin T. Johnson of the Pennsylvania Railroad testifying. Prosecution rests after presenting that forty oil cars moved on shipping orders from Orleans to Vermont, constituting interstate commerce, with a 26 cent rate argued as applicable beyond Buffalo routes. The defense opens tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Standard Oil Company
Hazel
Edwin T. Johnson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oleans
Vermont
Buffalo
Gas Trust Demurrer Argument In Street Use Case
Counsel for Consolidated Gas Company argues the complaint seeking to oust the firm from city streets may not state a cause of action and questions court jurisdiction and state capacity to sue. Justice Erlanger reserved decision as Garver contends equity should not bar street use if local authorities can handle it. De Ford asserts franchises expired making Consolidated a trespasser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Gas Company
Jackson
New York
Justice Erlanger
John A. Garver
Court of Equity
de Ford
Canal Reopened After Bushnell's Basin Repair
Rochester reports the Erie Canal repair at Bushnell's Basin completed and the canal reopened today. Twenty boats from the West awaited the opening and departed this afternoon bound for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Bushnell’s Basin
New York
Consolidated Stock Exchange Tries Bull Start Then Breaks
Traders on the Consolidated Stock Exchange started with moderate buying but a quick downward turn forced many to establish short lines. Afternoon selling grew heavy on steel price fears, with some bear covering after the government crop report causing a late rally but most stocks closed with fractional losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Magistrate arraigns driver in animal abuse case
Mrs Marion W Martin of East 44th street and William J Lewis of the Flatiron Building offices testified in Jefferson Market court against Edward Kartrowitz for beating a horse at Fifth Avenue and 88th Street after the animal fell. Patrolman Hasmiller arrested the driver and Magistrate Moss set $200 bond for Special Sessions in a harsh remark about abusing animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion W. Martin
East 44Th Street
William J. Lewis
Flatiron
Jefferson Market Court
Edward Kartrowitz
Fifth Avenue
88Th Street
Kartrowitz
Prosperity Days Set for August Visit by Merchants
Controller Metz asks New York merchants to invite customers to Prosperity Days on August 14. The interstate congress of commercial travellers will be in session, with an expected 25 000 to 30 000 buyers from across the country converging on the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
New York
Interstate Congress
Considering New Haven Bill In Massachusetts House
The railroad regulation bill, approved by the Massachusetts Senate last week, was received by the House today. After a first reading it passed the second reading under a suspension of the rules and goes to the order of the day for tomorrow. Several hostile amendments were offered for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts Senate
Williamsburg Trust Reopens After Reorganization
Backed by the Metropolitan Trust Company Williamsburg Trust Company with main office at the Williamsburg Bridge plaza and branches at 381 Fulton Street and Broadway and Stockton Street Williamsburg resumed business at noon yesterday with only light patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Trust Company
Williamsburg Trust Company
Plaza of the
Williamsburg Bridge
No. 381
Fulton Street
Broadway
Stockton Street
Williamsburg
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed Against Several Small Businesses
Involuntary petitions were filed in the U S District Court against Mary Kelley and Alberto di Miceli partners in a dressmaking shop at 4 West 39th Street with a lender claim of 2197 6 and Madeline Z Doty named receiver. J H Wulff Inc at 167 Amsterdam Avenue faces an involuntary petition with claims totaling 533 and Elihu Root Jr appointed receiver. Effie V Bever milliner at 40th Street seeks insolvency with assets around 230 47 and stock valued at 1700, Arthur J Cohen named receiver. Walter E Bush Company at 123 Liberty Street maker of lodge emblems and jewelry has receivership with tools worth 2500 and permission to continue operations.
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Mary Kelley
Alberto di Miceli
West 39H Street
Josephine Lohman
Madeline Z. Doty
Volmntary
Lemuel
H. Broodie
Grocer
Manle Avenue
Peekskill
N. C
J. H. Wulff, Incorporated
Amsterdam Avenue
B. F. Shriver Company
Elihu Root, Jr
Effie V. Bever
40Th Street
Arthur J. Cohen
William J. Miller
Walter E. Bush Company
Liberty Street
Final Hearing at Court Martial for Sergeant Corbett
Final arguments were heard in the court martial of Sergeant Andrew S. Corbett of Company E, 1st Regiment, on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and insubordination. The case, arising from a dispute with Captain Robert E. Huen over an athletic meet programme, was taken under advisement with a decision due from Albany. Colonel Hueston led the court martial. Lt. Jeremiah O'Leary urged Corbett's acquittal, noting his excellent record and the unit's reliance on him. The possible dismissal could affect the entire company as many members reportedly stand with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Corbett
Company E
Tist Regiment
Robert E. Huen
Albany
Hueston
Jeremiah O'Leary
Pitsburg Firm Secures Large Pig Iron Contract
W P Snyder and Co of this city closed a contract with Page Woven Wire Fence Co of Monessen for delivery of 154000 tons of basic pig iron, valued at over 2309 dollars. The order, along with other large recent purchases, signals an unusually active season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
W. P. Snyder & Co
Page Woven Wire Fence Company
Monessen
Resumption in Hocking Valley Mines In Ohio
Nearly all Hocking Valley mines are at full capacity after a general resumption today. Several mines hold summer contracts, with all mines expected to stay active for some time. Hocking Valley’s new repair shops at Logan opened today, employing several hundred men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Logan
Smelter Flood at Great Falls Halts 1000 Workers
A telephone report says the Boston and Montana smelter at Great Falls is flooded with water one foot deep on the second floor. Operations may resume in a month. Over 1,000 workers are idle. Damage to Great Northern tracks blocks trains between Helena and Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Boston
Montana
Great
Ore Handling Season Opens on B & L Erie Line
Greeneville Penn June ore handling season opened later than usual due to dull trade. The Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad put every locomotive in service and added several hundred workers across departments. At Conneaut Harbor 500 cars will be loaded daily, rising to 600 next week. A Carnegie Steel official predicts July and August ore movement will exceed last year's record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeneville
Penn
Bessemer & Lake Erie
Dulness
Conneaut Harbor
Carnegie Steel Company
Interborough Earnings Show Quarterly Gains and Divisional Variances
Interborough Rapid Transit reports for the quarter ended March 31 gross earnings of 6,354,432, up from 6,031,899 year ago and 5,318,729 in 1906. Net earnings reach 3,648,501 with surplus after interest taxes and rents at 1,328,634. Nine months surplus at 2,016,216. Manhattan Elevated shows a gross fall of 120,670 and a rise of 238,174 in another metric. subway division posts a gross rise of 453,203 and net gain 359,433 with surplus 1,142,991 versus 818,019 in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central OF Georgia
Chicago Great Western
SIZS
Georgia Southern
Florida
Twin City
Southern
Indiana
Toledo Railways & Light
Aeesa Neer
Speseee
Inc
Moe
Interborough Rapid Transit
Zeres
Subway
Manhattan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Livestock Market Prices and Exports Report
Live cattle and veal receipts strong as trade gains. Exports from Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Portland and other ports listed with live cattle sales and heavy calf and sheep offerings. Prices rise for steers bulls and cows. calves and hogs show firm to higher quotes. multiple firms and buyers noted with specific steers, calves, lambs, and hog transactions and yardings in Jersey City and Philadelphia markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee-Cce
Schwarzschild & S
Minneapolis
J. Shamberg & Son
Swift Beef Company
Morris Beef Company
Bermudian
S. S. Dillenback
Ss. Aller
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Portland
Montreal
London
Liverpool
Glasgow
Manchester
Bermuda
West Indies
Adeodam
Lancaster
Penn
FE. I. Nissly
Jersey City
Cevic
Schwarzechild & Sulzberger
McPherson & O
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Newton & Co
Sanders
Judd & Co
W. R. Hume
Jeu Mullen
J. G. Curtis & Son
Jelliffe, Wright & Co
J. F Nelson
John Ducey
40Th Street
W. L. Humé
St's
Sabo BR
G. Curtis & Son
Jeliffe, Wright & Co
George Dillenbach
Otis
Andrew Mullen
S. Sanders
S. Judd & Co
Tobin & Shannon
McPherson & Co
ST Venis
Falea
Virginia Lambe
Kentucky
Notice of Summons in New York Court Case
Notice of summons for supplemental complaint in a New York County case. Defendants include Helene Stein and others with fictitious names, tenant at corner store. Judgment by default possible if no answer within twenty days. Filed in Manhattan by Arnold Lichtig, attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Court OF the State OF
New York
New York County
Charles Weisberger
Piainttt
Helene Stein
Harry Goodstein
John Palmer
William Oppenheim
Patrick J. Tague
New_York Telephone Company
Fass & Company
Joseph Cohen
Joseph
Emil Nestler
James A. Jackson
Walter 3. Dudley
Joan FP
Peter
Morris Cohen
Morris
Isidore de Bear
Isidore
James Wallace
Arthur Ross
Willan Montgomery
William
Alfred Kahn
Arnold Lichtig
Broadway
Manhattan
City of New York
James A. Blanchard
Supreme Court of
State of New York
County of New York
County Court House
Borough of Manhattan
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Badeau
Iace
J. B. Walker
ST. Paul
Standard Oil
Erie Canal
New York City
Brooklyn
Hoboken
Staten Island
New York Clearing House Association
Seseees Eevee
Eeeseeeee
New Haven
Williamsburg Trust
United States District Court
Tribune
Nassau St
City Hall Park
Centre of Transit
the Metropolitan District
Brooklyn Bridge
San Francisco
Wnnee
Ase
Hale & Noreroes
Alpha Con
Eek Ae Belcher Rss
Occidental
Best
Gould & Curry
Rid
Isreen
Alb & Susan Hart & Conn W
Alb & Vermonth & West
Joliet & Chic
el & Cable
Aug & Sav la & Mo Riv Pf
Miami
Avon G& Pe ES
Lowell & and
Beech Creek
Berkshire Mahon Coal
H & SH
Bleech S & FF
Morris & Essex
Bost & Albany
Bost & Lowell
Nash
Decatur
Bost & Prov
Nashua & Low
Bway & 7Th Av
NY & Harlem
Nee
Nyl&aw
H. Cayuga
Cpn&er
North Penn
Northwest
Nor & War
Ogden Mine
Chris & 10Th St
Old Colony
Cleve & Pitts
Oswego & Sy Cst
Col & & Xenia Od Pac
At Tel
Com Union Me
At & Hud
Concord & Mon
At & Ramapo
Ib Cone & Ports
Peoria & B Vy
Cc & Paes Pf
Phil
Trenton
Conn River
Pitts
del & Ba Bri
del Fire Pitts
East Pen Pees
East Mahanoan
Eighth Avenue
Elm & William
Renns & Sara
Roch & Gen
Erie & Kalam
Erie & Pitts
Second Avenue
Ixth Avenue
Franklin Tel
Gold & St
Mnjirre
Utica Clin & Bry
Ate & Dec
Utica
Grand River
St & Tr
Bingham
Buffalo Gas
Con Gas
Denver Gas
St P Gem
St Paul Gas
Intianap Polis
Syra G
Syra Lt & P
Interborough
Met. Newton & Co
Wido
Todd & Co
Kerns Commission Company
Colorado
Shippers’ Commission Company
Virginia Lambs
Sandera
Tennessee
New York State
Fales—S. Sanders
W. RB. Hume
Berlitz School OF Languages
Madison Square
Rahem
Lenox Ave
127Th St
Court St
Bummer
Asbury Park
RYE Seminary
Mrs. & J. Life
the Misses Stowe
Rye, New York
Starkey Seminary
Seneca Lake
Hear Watkins
M. Summerbell
Lakemeat
N. Y
Uptown
Oeclock
Vis
6Th Ave
Cor
12Th St
West
125Th St
3D Ave
7Éth
Tith Ste
Gilet
88Th St
Tremont Ave
Ave
Niaga Falls
Atlantic City
Montreal and Lakes
Mountaina
Nova Scotia
Provinces
T. H. Hendrickson Tours
Fulton St
Charming
West Point
Newburgh
Poughkeepsie
Palace
Bkiyn
Desbrosses St
Starin
Long Island Sound
Hudson &Iver
Glen
RED Bank
Franklin St
N. R
Highlands
Red Bank, Etc
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State OF
J Brooks
Harry R Munsell
Willard Brooks
Pison Brooks
Margaret Spear Benson
Sarah E. Oshida Spear O Nelli
Nennette Spear Smock
Eugene Munsell
H. A. Munsell
City of
County of
New
York
County of York
Surrogate’s Court
Alter
Thomas
Said
Daniel J. Dowdnet
Nes Crtairs Mty Viet
Millicent Smith
Floyd L. Smith
Loyal L. Smith
Lerman
East County
Hall of Records
Loval L. Smith
Abner C. Thomas
D. C
Wash
Anacostia River
Henry F. Macfparland
Henry LL W . Jay J. Morrow
BD. c
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Fort Slocum
Poser
Bereta
Fort Wood
Stanal Corps
U. S&s
G . Burnell
Comet
Y & Engineer
ARMY
U. Ing
Harlem River
Nw Y
John G D Knight
Cc. Thomas
Benjamin T. Marten
W. HL. Vanbergh
Wall Street Inn
City of New
American and Foreign Teachers aGency
Les Professors, Teachera Tutors
Sovemmmasen
Mra M. J. Young-Fulton
23 Square
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