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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
16
Chicago wheat prices spiked with May futures at 1.25 a bushel before closing fractionally lower across all three options. The rise is blamed on amateur speculators while big traders stay cautious as a long war drags on and stock markets stay unsettled.
Investors are asked to bid for 2000 shares of Champion Copper stock in a preliminary offer. The notice outlines terms and potential value, inviting interested parties to respond with proposals and pricing.
The Northern Texas Electric Company of Fort Worth Texas has declared a semi annual preferred dividend of 3.00 per share and a quarterly common dividend of 1.75 per share both payable September 1 1914 to holders of record at the close of business August 20 1914. WEBSTER Transfer Agent.
The article notes banks clearing debts using clearing house certificates and increasingly rely on emergency currency instead of gold. The emergency currency lowers interest costs and may replace the certificates almost entirely, reflecting a shift in financial practice.
Foreign advices depressed the financial center as German arms victories boosted exchange with London at 6.06 1 2, up 1 percent. Banks sought to increase supply to curb rates while Austrian Italian and Swiss credits remained under negotiation and a German ships purchase syndicate circulated. Wheat and corn traded sensationally in Chicago while seaboard shippers paid high prices. Receivership of International Pump Co aroused little surprise amid broader war impact on trade.
The notice lists regular quarterly dividends: Dun Pont de Nemours 2 percent on common payable Sept 5 and 13 4 percent on preferred payable Oct 26 to holders of record Oct 16. Montana Powder 13 4 percent on preferred and 9 1/2 percent on common payable Oct 1 to record Sept 1. Sears Roebuck 13 4 percent on preferred and 1 4 percent on common payable Oct 1 to Sept 16. Pettigone Mulliken 13 4 percent on first and second preferred pay Oct 1 to Sept 17. Railway Steel Spring 13 4 percent on preferred payable Sept 21. books for several close/reopen dates noted.
Boston money market quotations show customers loans prior to the Stock Exchange close at 78 10 percent. Outside brokers loans at 6 percent. All brokers loans since closing at 8 percent. Customers commercial loans from 6 percent upward. Commercial paper at 7 percent and upward. Year money at 6 percent and upward.
On the homes page of the next Sunday Post an advice alphabet for household linen is presented. The feature promises handy guidance for women on cleaning folding and mending chores with practical steps.
British American Tobacco declares an interim dividend of 2 1 2 percent payable Sept 30 as ordinary earnings justify a larger payout but resources are conserved due to international situation. The report covers stock moves, company profits, and various market notes across industries.
Montreal August 27 the directors of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company voted to donate 100000 to the Canadian National Patriotic Fund A movement seeks each employee to donate a full day’s pay another 100000 would be raised for the fund which will aid in defraying mobilized Canadian troops expenses
The prompt hints at a comic feature titled Even Hank's Animal Friends are scared appearing in the next Sunday Post color section. It suggests a lighthearted, humorous strip likely aimed at families and children. The note emphasizes the upcoming Sunday color page.
Washington reports neutrality proclamations between Japan and Austria after an unusual sequence. No formal declarations were issued by either nation. The US recognized a state of war due to Austria Hungary’s Kaiser Wilhelm II era cruiser Kaiserin Elisabeth joining German fleet at Tsing Tau. Orders to dismantle the vessel were sent from Vienna and executed, with crew leaving Tsing Tau per despatches.
The article notes Austria and Germany moving toward military alignment while the United States records severed diplomatic ties with Germany. It cites Emperor Francis Joseph’s order to Kaiserin Elizabeth as a possible act of war, Belgium’s invasion, and Japan denying plans to send a fleet to the Adriatic. Viscount Chinda rejects reports of broader Japanese escalation and stresses Japan’s adherence to the Anglo Japanese alliance in the current crisis.
In Peking on August 27 the Japanese legation asked China to withdraw troops from a 50 kilometre zone around Kiaochau. Chinese foreign office and press deny sensational reports that minister Eki Hioki seeks suzerainty. Chinese public opinion leans toward Germany amid tensions.
In Tokio on August 27 Baron von Mueller de Szentgyorgy told Premier Kato Austria will follow its ally and withdraw its ambassador. M. Kato sent the diplomat’s passport to him this evening. Embassy staff plan to sail on the Manchuria to San Francisco Saturday. Count von Rex sails on the Minnesota to Seattle the same day. The American ambassador will handle both embassies’ interests.
Paris Aug 27 A lieutenant aviator and his pilot died today when their military aircraft fell at Juvisy both names withheld by order of the War Minister. The accident ends their service in the line of duty.
Rural Guards tried to arrest a constitutionalist soldier in Mexico City tonight when comrades arrived to aid him. Shots were exchanged during the confrontation.
Military forces take control as shooting re erupts for about thirty minutes in the capital. Seven people reported killed while infantry and cavalry patrol streets. Rural guards arrested and disarmed. streetcars resume service. AP despatch notes censorship hints.
The White Star steamer Baltic left New York for Liverpool shortly after 1 pm carrying 250 passengers and cargo mostly foodstuffs. Among the travelers is Richard Lloyd George, son of the British Chancellor, returning to rejoin the colors after civil engineering work in Cartagena Colombia.
Cardinals arriving in Rome for Pius XII succession prefer arbitration to speed selection and avoid wartime bloc voting among European factions. The aim is a swift, unified choice amid ongoing conflicts.
The church constitution outlines three election methods for a pope. Acclamation inspires quick selection, ballot often causes delays, while arbitration uses a unanimous committee to choose a final candidate. It is proposed seven cardinals, possibly including Cardinal Farley, serve on the arbitration board.
Rome Aug 27 cardinals in seventh conclave session were troubled by a report that 17 prelates in Liege were being held by Germans as hostages amid Belgian population hostility.
Rome dispatch reports the late Pope Pius X wrote his will in his own hand on white paper spanning three pages The document opens with a prayer to the Virgin and then lists legacies the pope wishes his successor to fulfill The will is to be published as a public testament honoring the pope and showing his disinterestedness in earthly things
Sunday Post Magazine profiles Mrs Mary E Wheeler highlighting civic work and community impact. The feature describes her charitable efforts, leadership roles, and influence in local projects, portraying a respected figure in the town.
Five miles off Cape Henlopen a naval battle was reported with cannonading lasting until noon. Debris, spar remnants, and a ship’s bow floated ashore while crowds watched from the boardwalk. The Essex and Bremen were named as participants in a suspected fight, with both believed sunk.
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