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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
14
Banks urge patience as they warn of dangers of a free market, preferring a phased reopening under the stock exchange committee. Officials predict continued crisis, with limited clearing and potential European setbacks, while bankers contemplate restricted trading and broader clearing to ease accounts.
August data show Sloss Sheffield Shipyards sales nearly reach full month capacity while banks subscribe to most of a £15 six months' bill. Delta in copper and oil sectors noted with Calgary bubble burst and Dingman well brings new drilling firms to 400+ with up to $500 million capital. Proctor & Gamble posts 1914 year results and San Francisco Stock Exchange reopens with limited listings. Public Service Commission approves MASS Northeastern Street Railway issue of shares and bonds.
The regular quarterly dividend of 1% on the preferred stock of the Pennsylvania Textile Company of Massachusetts has been declared payable Sept. 1, 1914, to stockholders of record Aug. 20, 1914. Thomas L. Livermore, Jr., Treasurer.
Brokers' customers' loans prior to the stock exchange close range 3 10 per cent. Outside brokers' loans 4 1 2 per cent. All brokers' loans since close 8 per cent. Customers' commercial loans 6 per cent and up. Outside commercial paper 7 per cent and up. Year money 6 per cent and up.
New York reports a shift as money drawn from early crisis banks returns to regular channels. Merchants and manufacturers move funds for payrolls while interior banks demand more for crop moving and cotton harvests. Debits to Berlin and London rates rise as exchange activity fluctuates.
Grain markets show No 2 red at 9855 9914c and corn No 2 white 54 86c with various grades quoted. Evans leads in golf with Grand Rapids Western title win and high praise though ankle injury hampers practice. McNamara shines with par-friendly play and buzz as favorites in upcoming event.
Donovan Motor Car Company supplies Studebaker cars for the 50th annual Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists convention in Boston. J W Gilson of L P C C Motor Co Racine Wisconsin promotes Lewis Six models in Boston, with several agency closings possible after early next week. A Russian man in Manchester England rents no car, claiming to buy and resale, then returns it, keeping the day’s use without charge.
A noted publishers offer an illustrated color map free with the next Sunday Post. Readers can trace the current world conflict day by day as events unfold, with the map provided in color for easier tracking.
Tom McNamara of Boston and Alabama native posted 145 in the Midlothian elimination round of the national open golf championship. James Barnes of Philadelphia scored 146 the previous day while Charles Evans Jr. failed to impress with 79 per round and 158 total.
Attorney-General Boynton ruled the Port of Boston directors must devote full time to duties. Consequently Howard F. McSweeney must step down as chairman of the cons radi hospital trustees and Joseph A. Conry must relinquish the Russian consul post.
Armour & Co disputes claims of a $4 per hundred pounds meat price jump since the war. They defend a maximum increase of about three quarters of a cent per pound and say Canada’s tariff and imports shape prices. A city ordinance to curb food speculation may be drafted, with support from John J. Russell of the Master Butchers Association.
Gasolene Gus and Dolly Dimple perform for children in New England as part of a Sunday Post entertainment feature. The act promises lighthearted folk comedy and playful musical interludes for young readers.
The Boston Lodge of Elks held its most successful outing in years at Nantasket Beach. About 2000 attendees and relatives traveled on a chartered steamer, arriving after noon to a welcome by a band and led by Exalted Ruler John J. Cassidy as the contingent marched to the New Rockland House.
The Boston Lodge event featured a potato race, thread and needle race, and a necktie contest that humiliated fashion. After a lavish lobster clam cake repast, bachelors and benedicts gathered on the diamond for a drawn game halted by a balloon ascent and an umpire decision.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt with his son Archie and Mr Whitney checked into the Hotel Griswold at Eastern Point. A patron refused to dine near the ex president, prompting cancellation of his meal. The group plans to cross Long Island Sound by steamer Wyandot tomorrow to motor to Oyster Bay.
A state road collision injures eight during a car race. Three people are seriously hurt. Among the injured are Patrick Nelson and family residents of Brockton plus two local youths, Maurice Gale and Ralph Terry.
Northampton August 19 The trolley car service suspended today due to a strike by conductors and motormen will resume tomorrow according to Northampton Street Railway Company officials. Union leaders say they will not return until their demands for shorter hours are granted.
George Brown of the Boston Athletic Association will lead Unicorn athletes to Providence to compete in the Eagles meet at Crescent Park. The party departs on the 10 o clock train and includes Jimmy Powers Bob Green Tom Halpin Mahoney Barwise Burke Meanix Nordell Prescott Saltmarsh Mc Grath Kingsbury Ryan and Calwell.
Ginger Pop competes with Mollie Waddy and Tony in the next Sunday Post funny page. The piece promises humor for every child and parent.
The Tarantula once owned by William K. Vanderbilt steamed from Lawley’s shipyards at Neponset. Painted battleship gray with coal stowed in bunkers, the fast yacht’s destination is unknown though believed headed toward Canadian waters to be handed to the British government as a scout cruiser.
Rumors color the sale of the Tarantula to a wealthy Canadian. The vessel sailed under sealed orders as officials at Lawley's shipyard kept reporters away. The hull was painted and coal loaded rapidly while secrecy shrouded its destination, possibly stopping at Portland en route north. The yacht bore the American flag and Vanderbilt’s New York Club pennant as it left the harbor.
A nationwide call from the Temperance Society of the Methodist Church asks 17 000 pastors to unite against any increase in the federal tax on liquors. Clarence True Wilson says doubling the tax would worsen the Hobson Shepherd prohibition amendment and endangers the anti drink drive.
A 17 year old boy's daring choices and determination fuel an inspiring tale in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. The feature traces his early initiatives, community impact, and the lessons learned from bold risk taking.
A severe storm struck Greater Boston bringing rain thunder and lightning early today. Dedham Hyde Park and parts of the outskirts bore the brunt while Westwood Revere and Winthrop reported heavy gusts and vivid lightning over the harbor. No damage was reported.
Brockton Aug 19 Fire damaged the force show barn at the Brockton Fair grounds causing about $8000 in damage. Several other buildings were threatened as the blaze burned fiercely and authorities feared spread to structures on the fair grounds.
Mayor Curley announced the building department would locate all fire traps in buildings. Structures found condemned will be torn down without delay to remove the hazards.
Governor Walsh announced in a state action yesterday appointing Charles J. Barton of Melrose to the Metropolitan Park Commission and Charles F. McCaffrey of Somerville as Middlesex County medical examiner. McCaffrey succeeds Dr. Durrell and is Harvard educated. Barton, former Melrose mayor, has long been active in local politics. Also named were Thomas B. Fitzpatrick to the State Board of Education and Cornelius A. Parker to the Homestead Commission. The fire hazard commissioner post is being considered amid act construction questions backed by Boston Council President Daniel J. McDonald and labor interests.
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