Reading Securities Dominate Week Trade And Dividends
The market showed irregular activity with Read ing securities Rock Island Consolidated Gas and Steel drawing most attention. Reading Company moved sharply especially its second preferred stock rising as much as 15 points in a session, while Read ing common was placed on a 6 percent dividend basis prompting wide comment.
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Reading Securities
Rock Island
Consolidated Gas and Steel Common
Reading Company
Reading Common
Reading stock earnings versus maintenance spending analysis
The article compares Reading Company earnings reported as 61-2 to 81-2 percent against actual surplus earnings diverted to maintenance. Over ten years Reading spent an average 8165 per mile on maintenance versus rivals, suggesting an overcharge in earnings. It notes stock kept for dividends and investor interest at 170 price, and mentions similar financial dynamics in Rock Island, Consolidated Gas and Steel amid labor tensions and broader steel industry progress. The piece implies structural earnings considerations affect dividends and investor confidence.
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Reading
Erie
Delaware & Hudson
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Baltimore & Ohio
Lake Shore
First National Bank
Rock Island
Consolidated Gas and Steel Common
Iron and Steel Industry
Storrow Plans Three Ward Rallies Across City
A statement from James J. Storrow's headquarters notes a campaign schedule for the final two weeks aiming to visit every city ward at least three times. Ex Governor Guild will preside over Thursday noon rally in the wool district and is expected to speak in other sections.
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James J. Storrow
Guild
Wool
Storrow Campaign Buoyed by Ward Solidarity and Rally
Optimism runs through the Storrow campaign with 16 000 supporters across all 25 wards. Business interests largely back James J. Storrow as rallies invite speakers like Congressman Peters Kelcher and Capen at Faneuil Hall. Evening meetings are planned at multiple ward clubs and headquarters.
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Storrow Committees
Campaign League
James J. Storrow
Storrow
Market mood hints at strength as analysts split on outlook
The piece weighs rival readings of the stock market with some seeing rising prices and stronger fundamentals while others note quiet trading but intact technical strength. It suggests France may yet invest in American bonds and that a bull campaign could resume later, with many favoring a higher price level by year end.
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Wall Street
Calendar for Today Books Close and Open
Chicago lines close and open for today with Burlington route closing and City Railway opening. Central New York schedule noted.
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Chicago City Railway
New York
Central
White Responds to McDonald over Fitzgerald Campaign Charges
Norman II White issued a written reply accusing McDonald and the Fitzgerald forces of trying to hide from scrutiny. He alleges loyal Fitz supporters and hired aides disrupted free speech, naming Jack Gallagher and others seen at Clan-na-Gael Hall and Vine Street Church. He also cites meetings where officials allegedly urged the gang to target Kelcher and Donovan while allowing Storrow to speak.
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Norman II. White
McDonald
Fitzgerald
Fitz
Jack Gallagher
Jitzgerald
The
Republic
South Boston
Clan-na-Gael
Kelcher
Freeman
Donovan
Curtey
Timilty
Storrow
Pope Anxious Over Cardinal Satolli Illness
In Rome on December 26 the ailing Cardinal Satolli battles nephritis with frequent delirium. He has received extreme unction, and the Pope, greatly concerned, inquiries about his condition three times daily.
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Rome
Satolli
Gotham Storm Bound
New York and surrounding areas faced a severe winter storm. Ten inches of snow fell, and rail service suffered major disruptions as trains from the south and west were delayed or canceled. A tidal surge flooded cellars near the Battery as shoveling and road clearing efforts mobilized.
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New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Chicago Flyer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Battery
Snowbound Cleveland Struggles as Heavy Blizzard Hits
Heavy snowfall paralyzes Cleveland and surrounding areas with lingering traffic impact. East and west storms halt freight cars across Youngstown Buffalo and Lake Shore yards. Health officials report failures in reporting contagious disease cases and describe inspections revoking licenses where needed.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Youngstown
Buffalo
Lake Shore Railroad
Lake Shore
Clothing Menace to Public Health in Boston Tenements
State Board of Health report released yesterday warns clothing made in infected tenement work rooms risks spreading diseases such as scabies impetigo contagiosa and tuberculosis. North and West Ends of Boston highlighted as public health menace with former dwellings used as salesrooms and workrooms lacking sanitary facilities.
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Board of Health
Chelsea
Boston
State Board of Health
Highest Tide Drenches Boston Waterfront in Fifty Years
A record 18 feet 6 inches tide flooded Atlantic avenue basements and Long wharf damaging warehouses and stores. Water closed streets and disrupted rail and ferry service while debris and wreckage littered the harbor. Officials estimate immense losses to merchants and ships as authorities assess damages.
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Boston
Atlantic Avenue
East Boston Tunnel
State Street
Constitution Wharf
Portland
Chelsea
Juniata
Governor’s Island
South Ferry
Long Wharf
Dr. Atwood
T Wharf
Venessa
Francis J. Hird
Harbor Police
Long
John R. Neil
Haskins Fish Company
McPhail given handsome gift at Typographical Union
Norman I. McPhail retiring president of Boston Typographical Union No. 13 received an enthusiastic reception at Fanelli Hall. He departs for Los Angeles to take a new position in the International Typographical Union. Vice-President John J. Chu won the vacant post amid strong union support, with a resolutions committee to mark the loss to the trades movement.
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Norman I. McPhail
Boston Typographical Union No. 13
Typographical Union
Fanelli Hall
McPhail
Los Angeles
International Typographical
New Zongland
Loca Union
John J.chu
David E. Coughlin
Herbert A. Cook
Chase
McPhai
Trades Union Movement
Daniel Buckley
Liners Due Today May Keep Off Shore
A fleet of foreign steamships is expected today though doubtful to arrive as captains prefer staying off shore under current conditions. Notable vessels include Albenga from China and Japan, Fereric from Calcutta and Colombo, Trifels from Calcutta and Colombo with cargo valued near three million dollars, Badenia from Hamburg, Sylvania from Liverpool, Menominee from Antwerp, Sachem from Liverpool, and Esparta from Port Lemmon, Costa Rica.
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Albenga
China
Japan
Fereric
Calcutta
Colombo
Hansa
Trifels
Hamburg-American Line
Badenia
Hamburg
Cunard
Sylvania
Liverpool
Red Star
Menominee
Antwerp
Warren
Sachem
Fruiter Esparta
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Fitzgerald Submits Questions in Municipal Campaign
Ex mayor Fitzgerald released a statement after Christmas urging a noon meeting at Faneuil Hall on Monday. He proposed pertinent business questions for Mr Storrow and his speakers to consider in the final campaign stage.
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Fitzgerald
Faneuil Hall
Storrow
Boston Steamer Fights Rough Crossing to the City
Boston arrived last night thirteen hours late after a brutal voyage from Yarmouth. An 85 passenger ship battled heavy seas from Cape Ann to Boston Lightship with waves breaking over the bow and decks swept by spray as crews and passengers endured a fearsome crossing aboard the Dominion-Atlantic line steamer.
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Boston
Yarmouth
Cape Ann
Dominion-Atlantic Line
Tempest Tosses Boston Steamer to Sea at Night
The voyage from Boston to Yarmouth endured severe weather as the ship faced hurricane seas and heavy snow. Captain Sims kept watch on the bridge while passengers endured seasickness and fear, with the Gresham cutter sent to assist and the vessel forced to tack long hours offshore.
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Sims
Boston
Gresham
Halifax
Massachusetts
Yarmouth
Cash's Ledge
Maine
Wate
Captain Sims
Boa
B. H. Burgess
Kindale
Nova Scoti
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Norman E. M’'Phail
Boston Typographical Union
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