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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

16

Moderate Advances General in Market

The stock market drifted higher with firmer money and rail shares leading gains. North Butte rose sharply to 1634 aided by Western buying. Reading and Southern Pacific rallied while copper issues fluctuated. Continental Candy reports six months profits of 8.9 cents a share amid sugar price drops.

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Financial market notes show renewed railroad rally

The market firmed with rails leading gains as industrials and copper moved higher. Reading, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Erie stood out as active issues. a late push in rails and Reading sparked optimism for a broader rally. Foreign exchange weakness persists despite European financial revival signals and banker perspectives on future policy.

Hemme Iite Reading Union -Pacific Southern Pacific Erie Paific Wall Street Europe

Bond Market Snapshot From an Old Ledger Incomplete Prices

A fragmented list of bond and security quotes appears, featuring various issuer names such as Union Pacific Rubber Armour Company and Am T and T, with multiple 4s 5s and 6s issues. The text shows deferred maturities, percentage prices, and references to governments and corporations, in a nostalgic financial ledger style.

Gov Switzerland Cuba Ge Brit P Ae M & Si C & Bt Lee U Steet Pwr & L Fisk

Funeral Services for Wm. K. Vanderbilt

Funeral services for William K. Vanderbilt were held this afternoon at the Fifth Avenue home in New York after his death in Paris. The body arrived yesterday aboard the Olympic. Rev. Dr. William H. Garth of Islip officiated.

New York William K. Vanderbilt Paris Vanderbilt Fifth Avenue William H. Garth Islip L. I

Money Market Rates Prompt Broad Lending Spread

Outside brokers quote 8 percent for quick calls. Customers' brokers lend at 8 percent. Individual customers' collateral loans run 7 to 8 percent. Commercial paper shows 8 percent to a wide range. Year money sits at 7 to 8 percent.

Continue Case of Hub Broker at Federal Building Hearing

A crowd packed the Federal building third floor as the Ware case drew attention. George L. Ware, a Congress Street investment dealer, faced a defraud by mail charge while Thomas W. Lawson attended under subpoena. Government witnesses were not ready, and Ware's lawyer argued for a trial. the hearing was rescheduled for next Wednesday.

Curb Exchange Federal Building Financial District George L. Ware Congress Street Thomas W. Lawson John P. Feeney District Court Room United States Shea Robert Ryder Ware

Cambridge Man Fined Under New Auto Transfer Law

James P Griffin of 10 Ashburton Place Cambridge was fined in Cambridge district court for failing to notify the chief of police before selling a car. The first conviction under the law requires four days prior notice to the city’s chief of police. Captain John J Canney prosecuted.

James P. Griffin Ashburton Place Cambridge Almy Griffin John J. Canney Central Square Station

State treasurer Burrell inquiry to be taken by GOP committee

The Republican State committee will probe how State Treasurer Fred J. Burrell conducted his office and whether he used it to profit his advertising agency. The meeting is set for noon tomorrow to consider formal charges and action.

Fred J. Burrell Republican State Committee

Republicans weigh Burrell matter amid treasurer race note Washburn bid

At a Republican clubs meeting the committee will report on Burrell and allow him to explain his position. Robert M. Washburn announced his candidacy for State Treasurer on nomination papers. State Auditor Cook rejected criticism to withhold information, saying any public request for access to office records will be honored.

Committee of the Republican Clubs Burrell Robert M. Washburn Cook Finance Committee Executive Council

Textile Situation in Lawrence Brightens for Mills

Lawrence officials report the American Woolen Company may reopen its four local plants next month after closures since July 10. Despite uncertainty, authorities say the situation is much brighter and 15,000 idle workers may return as gates reopen.

American Writing Paper Co Lawrence American Woolen Company

Seizure of 651 Cases of Liquor Off North End Street

Federal officers seized 651 cases of hard liquor found unloaded behind Jackson Avenue in the North End. Among the loads were 10 Old Crow 12 John Walker 12 Canadian Club and 17 Cognac. Two officers arrived in the small hours. the teamsters fled and receivers kept their distance.

North End John Walker Jackson Avenue

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