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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1891

Page

6

Northern Pacific Wisconsin Central earnings show surplus decline

The October statement for the Northern Pacific Wisconsin Central system shows expenses rising faster than gross earnings, reducing the net and surplus. The report details increased fixed charges, notable declines in surplus from prior periods, and ownership figures for preferred stock and bonds.

Gould Chicago Gas Missouri Pacific St Paul London Standard Oil Ichmond Bulls Bears Boston Thomson-Houston Atchison Northern Pacific Wisconsin Central

State Street Gossip Sparked by Gas Stock Hopes

Rumors say Chicago Gas advances may be announced today as investors trade shares around 75. Frank G Webster of Kidder, Peabody returns from Europe saying energy markets seem hopeful with demand rising to offset grain exports. Barnes and Cunningham bought for clients and Quincy Mining seeks reinstatement. Bay State Gas denial未 confirms no new issue.

Chicago Frank G. Webster Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co France Germany Holland England United States Webster Atlantic Ocean Commission Atchison Messrs. Barnes and Cunningham Quincy Mining Company Stock Exchange Bay State Gas Company

Bonds to Be Placed Across Several States

A sweep of municipal and corporate bond activity reported from multiple cities lists planned issues. Raises include 8100,000 for a Girls Industrial School in Anderson South Carolina and 550,000 for a Viaduct project in Milwaukee. Dinwiddie county roads at 25,000. banks and electric ventures in Stillwater Chicago and Ottawa. an up to 1,000,000 farm loan cooperative in Topeka. Harris Car Company seeking 1,000,000.

Anderson S. C Milwaukee Wis Common Conneil Petersburg Penn Dinwiddie County Peoria Peoria & Mt. Hawley Street Railroad Company Delos Topeka Kaan Kansas Alliance Co-operative Mortgage Association Maxon Emporia Puttnam Conn Harris Car Company L. J. Harris Boston

Dividends and stock notices from across rail and industry

A scattered list of quarterly and semi annual dividends on diverse stocks including American Bell Telephone American Sugar Refinery and multiple railways plus utilities and manufacturing lines. Dates range Jan 1 to Feb 1 with various preferred and common shares detailed.

American Sugar Refinery Co Semi-ann Boston & Albany RR Boston & Lowell ChicaGo Rock Island & Pacific RR

London Markets Endure Dense Fog Dampening Trade

In London the fog dulls market activity with Americans closing slightly higher than the worst prices. Consols ease amid further export gold to Germany, while discount and interest rates tighten as of December 22. Other listed securities show modest movements in Canada Pacific, Erie, St. Paul, New York Central, Reading, and Mexican issues, reflecting a cautious trading day.

Boston New York Call Ilans London Sub-Treasury New York Clearing House Alton Hove Cerenee Atchison Tso Central Pacific Canada Pacific U. & Qieseeeeeeld Amon Ts. Ll Bay l Igi del. & Lack East ‘Tenn Erie Tso Greenway Long Island Cevewersss N. Wievcesevese Terry N. J. Central Nee Lil Ni C Ste Aim. Co. Poets Ohio Miss Rock Island W. P Ww. Paul Og. Bol Skpa Nen X& Oqeevsee St P. i Texas O.C A. A U. Pacific W.&l. Eevee Wabash Pac Trusts Am Pennsylvania Illinois Central St. Paul New York Central Reading Mexican Central News Paris N. Y. Evening Post Germany

COIL MARKET AND CERTIFICATES UPDATE

Notices show closing times and dates for pipeline certificates at 3 p m on December 21 and 22 1891 with opening details at High street. It lists crude run shipments and averages alongside cotton seed oil certificate figures and related totals for the period.

Electric stock listings from Prescott catalog page

Electric stocks listings show company names such as Eastern Electric Cable Co Thomson-Houston Electric Co Westinghouse Electric Co Detroit Electric and European Welding with various percentages and ex dividend notes across the excerpt from F W Prescott & Co 54 Devonshire Street. The fragment lacks complete context but enumerates multiple electric concern equities and dividend statuses.

Eastern Electric Cable Co Kengevane Thomson-Houston Electric CO Jyhomson-Houston Electric Co Wayne Electric CO Westinghouse Plectric Co

POKER PLAYING IN THE ARMY DISCUSSED BY CHRISTIAN COMMISSION

Washington report on the United Christian Commission first annual meeting in which the group outlines aims to aid army and navy welfare. Librarian R B Poole notes library efforts by Y M C A. Chaplains Nave and Tully condemn gambling as a major evil, with poker played by officers and men at some posts.

Washington United Christian Commission First Congregational Church Newman Army Navy R. B. Poole New York Europe Chaplain Nave Tully

New England Cremation Society Chooses 1892 Officers

The New England Cremation Society held its annual meeting in Room 412 at 2:30 PM with about twenty-five members. John Storer Cobb was elected president for 1892, and a proposed constitutional amendment on officer election by ballot failed. The cabinet includes Nathan Appleton, Ellen S. Hale, Russell Sturgis, Emily J.Fr Newell, Charles F. Farlow, Albert S. Parsons, and other appointees. Mrs. Hale will present a paper on Creation at her Newton Street home next month.

N. E. Cremation Society New England CremAtion Society John Storer Cobb Nathan Appleton Ellen S. Hale Russell Sturgis Emily J. Fr. Newell Charles Ff. Farlow Albert S. Parsons Charles H. Hobson Mary Morton Kehew Alfred H. Bond Mary A. Moffett Eliza W. Fuller Newton Street

MIT President Walker Reports Milestone Enrollments

President Francis A Walker of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology releases his annual report noting 937 students last year and over 1000 this year for the first time in the school s history. The corps of instructors includes twelve professors thirteen associate professors eight assistant professors forty two instructors and eighteen lecturers.

Francis A. Walker Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard Amherst

Dr Whitney Under Bonds In Municipal Court

Dr. F. M. Whitney, ex-president of the Mystic Seven and Golden Circle, arraigned in Municipal Court on three unlawful assessments in that order. Judge Lardy continued the case to Jan. 15 with bail set at $1000, secured.

Whitney F. M. Whitney Mystic Seven Golden Circle Dugan Lardy

Nothing Like Leather Boots and Shoe Trade News

Spotlight on New England boot and shoe industry with H D Richardson sailing to Europe to boost demand for Boston cut soles taps and heels. Baxter Stoner Schenkelberger expand exports to global markets while French duty hinders entry. Holiday issue of the Boot and Shoe Recorder praised for trade influence as Boston business leaders receive season’s compliments. New arrivals of shoe buyers listed from Buffalo Brunswick Adams Chicago United States Vendome and more with Frank P Root visiting Boston.

H. D. Richardson London Baxter, Stoner & Schenkelberger Europe Richardson Boston India South Africa Norway Sweden Denmark Holland Belgium Mexico Australia Germany France United States New England Recorder Messrs. Terhune McDermott Melton Bray Bray Buffalo N. Y T. S. Ramsdell O. P. Ramsdell, Sweet & Co Brunswick W. H. Walker

Excavation Proposal for Bagin 6 Section KK Bids

Sealed proposals for excavation for stripping and shallow flowage in Bagin 6 Section KK addressed to the Boston Water Board will be received at City Hall Boston until 12 o'clock M Saturday Jan. 2 1892. Bids on blank form provided by the City Engineer must show prices in words and figures and be signed with full name and address.

Bagin 6 Boston Water Board City Hall Boston Whlese Water Board Massachusetts Bagin

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