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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
14
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company will pay a dividend of 1.75 per share on Thursday December 31 1914 to stockholders of record at close of business on Wednesday December 16 1914. Francis A Houston treasurer announces the date.
American Telephone and Telegraph announces a dividend of two dollars per share payable Friday January 15 1915 to stockholders of record at close of business Thursday December 31 1914. Treasurer G D Milne signs the notice.
The report lists historic highs and lows for copper and industrial averages with dates from 1913 to 1934. It notes last high points in 1914 and 1934 and low points in 1913, 1914, 1915, and 1918, highlighting ongoing volatility and gains since July.
The report clarifies that the Pennsylvania Water Power Company and the Eastern Pennsylvania Power Company are not connected entities. It notes the former supplies most power to Baltimore and Lancaster, while the latter comprises a 1961 consolidation of several PA and NJ utilities.
Leominster Massachusetts awards a 25 003 four percent town hall funds issue dated November 1 1914 and due 2000 annually 1915 1929 inclusive with 1000 in 1927 to Merrill Oldham Co Other bidders include H Rollins Sons E M Farnsworth Co Blake Bros Co Curtis Sanger and R I Day Co Westfield borrows 25000 at 7 percent from First National Bank of Boston Woonsocket sells 120 000 temporary loan due June 15 1905 to Farmers Loan and Trust Co New York at 4 percent discount other bidders Bond Goodwin Blake Bros Quincy plans a 2000 temporary loan due April 22 1915 with bids to be opened December 22
The firm of Conant Young Co is dissolved by mutual consent. Investment securities business at 95 Milk Street will be continued by Augustine Conant as B Conant & Co, with Mr. Young joining the new firm.
A terse note on stock trading discusses the end of a free market letter. It mentions FIELD and FAY as references and hints at exchange activity without specific figures or dates. The fragment suggests an editorial stance on market liberty and related entities.
Yesterday's market totals show New York sales 268700 shares and Boston 25356 with Steel leading activity in NY at 55800 and Alaska Gold in Boston at 3000. January to date NY 7269000 shares and Boston 3371094 with last year NY at 50273800 and Boston 5186383. Gains include Standard Milling in NY and Ahmeek Mining in Boston. losses include Am Snuff in NY and N E Cotton Yarn in Boston. Call money NY 3 ¼ percent and Boston 5 percent up. time money NY 4 ½ to 5 percent and Boston 5 percent and up.
Severe declines marked the first open trading session of the full securities list in New York. Early gains faded as heavy offerings, chiefly from foreign interests, pushed the market lower with most stocks around yesterday’s close and averages 2 to 5 points down.
New York stocks show daily high and low ranges with fast prices at the New York Stock Exchange. The report compares today’s closing figures with the prior close and notes ex-dividend status affecting prices.
The Boston stock report shows the high, low, and last prices of securities traded, with comparisons to the previous close. Bond prices are listed among the market data.
The Boston market eased after New York stock gains, with fractional daily losses offset by several small advances. Granby fell five points amid a lowered price limit from 66 to 60, while United Shoe paid its dividend. Group 1 stocks were moved to Group 3 on the local board, and short selling was allowed on Boston floors as New England Cotton Yarn preferred dropped 29 points to 28.
The article reviews a pending Interstate Commerce Commission decision on a 5 percent freight-rate hike for Eastern railroads. It outlines historical petitions since 1910, argues the railroads face higher costs and capital needs, and presents how a 6 percent rate rise would boost key lines like Boston & Maine, Baltimore & Ohio, Erie, New York Central and Pennsylvania, with subsidiaries lifting overall earnings.
Fragmented OCR text shows stock, mining, and unit profit figures with company names like United Cigar and United Verde Ex. Data includes percentages, dates, and numeric codes, but lacks coherent narrative. No clear event or outcome can be determined from the readable items.
Boston current quotations show call loans at 5 percent and up, commercial loans at 4 1/2 percent, and commercial paper at 5 percent and up. Year money at 5 1/4 percent. Foreign exchange firmer. sterling cables at 4.88, demand 4.87 1/2, marks 59.4, guilders 40 9 16. Also notes New York Sub Treasuries balances and net losses since Friday.
The Second National Bank mourns the death of Lucius Tuttle of Brookline on November 30 1914 a director for nearly 15 years and former president of the Civic Federation of New England. He was noted for tireless education a rich library railroad leadership peer respect and public welfare gifts.
A man described as having less inherent courage endured life’s ills with a smiling, uncomplaining demeanor. At his final hour he faced death with the same calm and courageous spirit he showed throughout his life.
Three beam trawlers and three schooners brought in fish as Monday and yesterday saw heavy receipts. Haddock sold at 7 1 2 cents per pound and cod at 9 3 4 cents, with pollock, hake and other species quoted. Vessels reported cargo figures and a bulkhead project at East Boston to berth the German liner Exronprinzessin.
A passing vessel fouled the No 2 C buoy and Pollock Rip Broken Part buoy causing damage. The lighthouse tender was dispatched to relight the buoys. The Landsman.
Shipping arrivals list steamers and schooners sailing for London and Halifax and calls at New York Philadelphia Norfolk Portland and other ports. Vessels include Sagamore Prince George City of Augusta and Daniel Willard with multiple tows and lighters plus several schooners and barges.
I S Moseley & Co expand banking rooms in the State Mutual building by taking Dabney space. Harris Livermore and Malcolm B Stone are named directors of State Street Trust Co. A Boston Stock Exchange committee moves stocks from Group 1 to Group 8 with no price change. Inspiration Consolidated Copper to acquire New Keystone Copper on a one for nine basis.
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