Consolidation Discrepancy Hits Coney Island Brooklyn Rail
A New York commission found a $923 400 discrepancy in the books of the Coney Island and Brooklyn Rail Company and its consolidation with the Brooklyn City and Newtown Road. An entry falsely showed stock exchange value. Officials testified the issue arose from bookkeeping and stockholder actions during consolidation. The commission planned an order to rectify the reports and reveal the true facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge Pee Sergee Ceeneieten
Sean Cty & Newtown Eatlosd Company
Coney Island & Brooklyn Rati Company
Brooklyn City & Newtown Railpeed Company
Coney Island & Brooklyn
Coney Island Road
Brooklyn
Coney Islands
Brooklyn City Road
Coney Island & Brooker
Treasury
B. Cannon
Brooklyn City
Francis L. Archer
Imac A Hourwich
Bassett
Commission
Fourth Ave Subway Conferences Seek First Brooklyn Section
Controllers Metz and McCarroll and Chief Engineer Seaman met to discuss Levy modifications aiding the Fourth Avenue subway toward Coney Island. Metz favored building the first segment from the Manhattan Bridge to Willoughby Street to connect transit and finish Brookyn approaches, while opposing the remainder sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
McCarroll
Public Service Commission
Seaman
Fourth Avenue
Coney Island
Nho
Brooklyn
Manhattan Bridge
Willoughby Street
Brooklyn Approach
McAdoo Answers Merchants On Sixth Avenue Delays
The Public Service Commission received President William G. McAdoo's reply to complaints about Sixth Avenue resurfacing after tunnel work. He attributes delays to multiple contractors and noncontrolled signers delaying restoration until track and utility work is finished. The letter notes prior store requests to delay till after June 1 and outlines fare and service adjustments tied to Yonkers and Kingsbridge, plus meters-tested results from August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
William G. McAdoo
Hudson & Manhattan Rebread Company
Retail Drygoods Association
Sixth Avenue
McAdie
McAdoo
J. W. Davies
Greenhut &O
Siegel-Cooper Company
Emone
U:il
B. J. Greenhut
Mr Davies
Williamsburg Bank Elects New President After Meserotp Death
Tuttie of the coal firm Tutte and Sons was elected president of the Williamsburg Savings Bank board to succeed the late General J. V. Meserotp. He has long been connected with the institution and serves as a director in multiple corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Tuttie
of & Tutte & Sons
Williemsburg Savings Bank
J. V. Meserotp
Fur Aber
Gold exports unlikely despite sterling rally
The foreign exchange market shows demand for sterling rising to 4.8640 and a possible but unlikely path to gold exports via a triangular operation. Banks expect a small loss on November 1 warrants payable at 4.83, while local institutions hold warrants for potential exchange profit plus 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Bank examiners to meet in Washington for uniform guidance
Washington September meeting to improve cooperation between the Controller of the Currency and Eastern bank examiners. Lawrence O. Murray announces a September 21 Treasury Department session to draft a unified examination system and raise standards, with a Western meeting to follow in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Lawrence O. Murray
Treasury Department
Murray
Treasury
Western Bank
Chicago
Improving Iron Trade Signals Broader Market Strength
The Iron Age notes rising activity in pig iron especially in the East and South, with Eastern Pennsylvania selling 20,000 tons of basic pig for last quarter delivery and Canada placing large orders for shapes and rails. Railroad demand grows with 5.1 percent car orders from Harriman interests, while overall trade shows improving conditions despite Britain’s weak shipbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Central West
Canada
Transcontinental Commission
Canadian Pacific
Algoma
Great Britain
Iron Trade Review
Harriman
Lake Superior
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Summary
Chicago Sept 9 wheat prices fell driven by weak export demand and abundant world stocks with bears selling through the session. Corn prices closed firm while oats and provisions stayed steady to firmer, cash demand modest and hog prices mixed amid reducing carryover. Primary receipts rose sharply for wheat versus last year. heavy selling pressured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bradstreet
New York
Minneapolis
Duluth
Securities Auction Notes From Exchange Salesroom Listing
A sale at the Exchange salesroom conducted by Adrian H. Muller & Son lists securities sold yesterday by order of administrator and for account of whom it may concern. The items include City Water Company of Chillicothe bonds, Toledo & Ohio Central Extension RR certificates, Chicago Indianapolis Louisville RR bonds, Missouri Kansas & Texas RR bonds, and Northern Pacific RR general lien bonds with various due dates and accrued interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian H. Muller & Son
People’s Trust Company of
Brooklyn
City Water Company of
Chillicothe
Toledo & Ohio Central Extension Railroad Company
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville Railroad
oSee
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Jane
Porcsoner
Northern Pacific Railroad
Fragmentary Bond and Mortgage Ledger Fragment
A list fragment details various securities and property liens including mortgages on Brighton avenue at Monmouth Place, a schooner interest, National Electric Lamp bonds, O'Gara Coal Company mortgage bonds, Guardian Trust Company stock, Merrantile National Bank shares, and Detroit Toledo Ironton Railway collateral notes dated 1905. Names such as MeGustine Ridated, Benjamin T. Rhoades Jr., and institutions appear within a disjointed archival record of investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guesen
Benjamin T. Rhoades, Jr
Brighton Avenue
Monmouth Place
Sike Branch
N. J
George F. Scannell
National Electric Lamp Caer
O'Gara Coal Company
St. Fund
Guardian Trust Company
Merrantile National Bank
Detroit, Toledo 4 Ironton Railway Company
ASK LAW AGAINST STRIKE BREAKERS AT CONGRESS SESSION
Nottingham Sept The Travis Union Congress passed a resolution condemning British workers who acted as strike breakers in Germany and the colonies and urged Parliament to enact laws to prosecute strike breakers and organizers. The body rejected amalgamation with the Socialist controlled Labor party and welcomed two AFL delegates J E Creamer and Andrew Farnseth who urged political action to gain labor rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Travis Union Congress
Germany
Congress
Labor Party
American Federation of Labor
J. E. Creamer
Andrew Farnseth
Creamer
America
Mr. Creamer
Farnseth
United Action
Western Union's Big Earnings Report Shows Improvement
Western Union Telegraph Company reports for the September quarter an estimated net revenue of 1,700,000, reversing a 311,498 deficit in 1907 and a 1,961,580 deficit a year earlier, with surplus after charges and interest of 769,149 versus a prior deficit. June quarter records a 649,062 surplus against a 68,324 deficit last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Coffee and Cotton Futures in Mixed New York Market
The New York market on September 9 1908 showed coffee closing with a partial decline of five points amid a cautious trade and limited Brazilian reports while cotton firmed on steadier spot demand and bull interest. Trade noted large July to September activity, with October contracts advancing and spot prices mixed in Southern markets as cargo flows and weather influenced sentiment.
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New York
Hamburg
Havre
ESS
Ieading Protess
Eare
Manchester
Liverpool
Savannah
Ec Fim
Ie Ae
Gulf
Mobile
Charleston
Norfolk
Baltimore
St. Louis
Little Rock
Galveston
New Orleans
Wilmington
Augusta
Memphis
Houston
London and local metal and commodity market roundup
London markets fell after a prior advance with tin at £130 13s spot and 1132 futures, copper and lead easing, spelt and linseed firm locally, iron prices steady, pig iron certificates quiet. Molasses syrup and sugar markets showed steadiness, with refined sugar prices listed and Santo Domingo imports noted. Pork and beef values remained firm amid steady fats, while cottonseed oil and rice markets showed moderate activity and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gale
Eacsee
Rio Steel
BF Hm & & FR
London
St Sis
Cleveland
Northern
New York Produce Exchange
New Orleans
Shorts
Sigar
Etrole
Philadelphia
York
Eas Amt
Calcutta
COUNTRY PRODUCE MARKETS. New York 1908 bean and pea receipts fall
Beans, peas, cheese, eggs and fruit prices dominate trade. Supplies are light for beans and peas with demand moderate. red kidney and white kidney prices quoted. Creamery products hold steady amid high costs and export activity. Eggs steady with ample medium grades. apples, pears, peaches, grapes and cranberries show varied movement. Hops and hay markets steady, poultry supply fair, demand cautious with modest turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lima
California
Liverpool Cable
America
Pennsylvania
Bartlett
Pearl
Do Secker
Peil
Jersey
Pine Island
Jestey
West Virginia
Maryland
Connecticut
Delaware
Niagara
Scotia
Cape Cod
Tsc
Western
New Mexico
Rocky Ford
Utah
Porto Rico
Pacific Coast
Wholesale market price notes for fruits and vegetables
The page lists varied prices and conditions for onions, sweet potatoes, beets, cabbage, cucumbers, beans, peppers, tomatoes, corn, lettuce, celery, cauliflower, eggplant, okra, peas, romaine, string beans, parsnips, rutabaga, and tomatoes along with regional origin notes and quality terms. It also shows specific bag and basket pricing for Maine, Jersey, Long Island, and other locations with fluctuating yields and market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Long Island
Jersey
Boston
Lasker
Rockisad County
Lome
Buffalo
Hackensack
Island
Jemes County
Sao
Massachusetts
Okra
Connecticut
Norfolk
Washington
Hubbard
Canada
Toledo
Sept
LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORTS MIXED RECENT SALES AND PRICES
New York receipts totaled 86 carloads with 1432 head, cattle held over, Jersey City steers in moderate supply and active. Bulls light, cows steady, prime prices up to 640 per 100 pounds, dressed beef steady. Calves and milch cows showed steady demand. sheep and lambs plentiful with steady to higher values, Kentucky lambs included, hogs around 719 to 725 per 100 pounds container trends mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerser
London
Vifeet Company
Morris Beef Company
Tomeeee
Cedric
Liverpool
Jersey City
Cholce Lambs
Kentucky
Dresser
S@Nc
Pennsylvania
Telegraph
Ticago
Cinginnati
Stahass
Ommon
East
Buffalo
Cattle and Hogs Market Movements Across Regions
Reports from Chicago Cincinnati and Buffalo on Sept 9 show cattle prices up to 5 declines for some grades. Hogs rise modestly with active bidding, while sheep and lamb futures soften in parts of the market. Trade remains mixed across regional yards and futures outlook uncertain.
European Produce Market Report From Liverpool
Liverpool market wrap reports closing prices and futures for wheat corn flour hops bacon lard and related commodities. Spot wheat and corn show firmness or steady tones with Western winter and Californian lots noted. pork and bacon dACE markets show strength in various cuts. linseed oil, rosstn and petroleum listed with steady to dull tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
California
London
Pacific Coast
India
Etroleum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newtown
R. R. Books
Fourth Ave
Madoo
Metropolitan Street Railroad
Subway
Electric
Lagile Sutherland
Yonkers
Kingsbridge
van Cortlandt Park
Henry W. Helfer
Nassau Street
F. W. Whitridge
Onion Railway Company
Yonkers Company
Union Railway Company
Yon
Yonker
Harcourt Bell
Village Improvement Association of
Saint Pompany
Staten Island
Whitney
Williamsburg Bank
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Unnion
Louisville
Coreee
ST. Louis & Western
Ann Arbor
Atte
Detroit
Toledo & Tronton
Central OF New Jersey
Chicago & Aston
Grose
Hocking V.lley
Capennes
Mexico
Otasecel
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Arnings
Hidalgo & Northeastern
Inc
ouretaeKenes
Toronto
General Market Report
Cotton Exchange
Vance
Kansas
Northwest
Winnipeg
Bradstreet’s
Budapest
Sap Dally Exchange
A & Lockwood
Buffalo Ant
Temisk
Nipissing
Ova Scotia
Cobalt Lake
Eterson Lake
Ywie Coniagss
Crown Reserve
Foster Ub
Trethewey
Kerr Lake
la Rose
McKinley
Ferry Companies
Asker
Brooklyn Ferry
Bonda
Union Ferry
Kansas City
Omaha
BHEF
Osec
City
Middle Western
South America
Continent
Patna
Rangoon
Santo Domingo
Lanfed
Warner
Muscovado
Willett & Gray
Ao Tfbi
Country Produce Markets
Mter i
Asaec
Hart & Conn W
Alb
Ald & Vermont
Jollet & Chicks
Allegh & West
Tel & Cable
la & Mo
Tittle
Avon G & Mt
Lowell
Beech Creek Coal Pe
Berkshire
Bleeck S & FF
Morris & Essex
Bost & Albany
Nash & Decatur
Bost & Lowell
Nashau & Lew
Bost
Nyl&w
Ninth Ave
North Carolina
North Penn
Det Hills
Penn
Pitts
East Mahanoy
Elm & William
8Th Avenue
McK & Y
Erte & Kalam
Roch & Erte
Pitchburg
Second Avenue
Stag & F
Southwest
Franklin Tel
Mnirr&c. Grr & B Co
U Cin & B
Goshen & Dec
Uilea & Bik Riv
Grand River
Ug Warren
Charles D. Barney & Co
Broad Street
Am Cement Sot Pott
Ry Co
Belmont
Poo
Cambria St Ai Pon Steel Co
Elec St Bat Co
Paine Ec Co
Elec
Nei
Phila Co
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