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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1891

Page

6

Endowment Associations Endangered by Speculative Funds

Massachusetts Legislature committee on insurance discussed limiting endowment associations extending via branches and judged their speculative nature. Bennett cited figures from the American Protective League showing large sickness, disability claims and high expenses. Hearing postponed to March 5 for enforcement of last year’s law and for distribution proposals by fraternal organizations and the American Legion council.

Committee On Insurance Massachusetts Bennett Everett Howe American Protective League J. H. Gunning Theodore P. Dresser Medford James M. Olimstead Republican City Committee of Boston Dresser J. Haskell Butler Willard Howland John H. Butler Insurance Committee New England Commercial Travellers’ Association Colonel Stearns Itts Charles Richardson E. ©. Hill George Smith

Suburban Railroad Company Petition Before Railway Committee

Edward E. Pratt and associates seek a charter for the Suburban Railroad Company to build a seven mile line from Cook Street Newton through Newton and Brookline to Mount Bowden Station on the New York and New England road. Capital $750,000 rising to $1,000,000 with bonds and mortgage powers, lease option to NY&NE, and favorable terms on debt. Petition argues supply of transport to deprived areas and easy feasibility.

Edward E. Pratt Suburban Railroad Company Moses Williams Francis Peabody, Jr Royal E. Robbins Francis V. Parker John Bryant Cook Street Newton Brookline Mount Bowden Station Howard Street New York & New England New York New England Wiliams

Compensation for Streets bill hearing in Boston reform drive

The Citizens' Association of Boston presented a full bill on compensation to municipalities for street use. The hearing before the Committee on Cities included input from Taxation members and various participants, outlining sections on franchise rights and mandatory notices for public hearings.

The Citizens’ Association of Boston Committee On Cities Committee On Taxation Messrs George Fred Williams H. M. Whiney H. L. Harding W. G. Slocum A. J. Bailey E. W. Burdett Wellman Malden Herbert L. Harding Commonwealth

Public Lease Powers and Public Hearing Provisions

The document outlines city or town authority to grant leases for streets or public places, requiring public hearings and mayoral or selectmen actions. It details rent terms, bid minimums, and conditions including security, with appeals to railroad commissioners. The act becomes effective upon passage.

Selectmen City Council

City committee hearings on mercantile reform and street car overcrowding

The Committee on Mercantile Affairs held its sixth and final hearing on requiring foreign corporations to disclose parent states and reveal only paid-in capital under state supervision. Members debated bond investment firms while hearings continued on ward divisions, street railway reporting, and penalties for drunkenness with proposals to reduce fines.

Committee On Mercantile Affairs W. H. Whitmore D. A. Buckley Cambridge News Cities Hayes Lynn House Committee On Judiciary Massachusetts Charles J. Prescott Boston New York

Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Dr Loboldt reports cures

At the Ninth International Medical Congress Dr A L A Loboldt of the University of Pennsylvania presented results from thirty cases treated with the genuine importe Carlsbad Sprudel Salt powder. Twenty six were completely cured, three much improved, one not treated long enough. Treatments covered chronic constipation hypochondria liver and kidney disease jaundice adiposis diabetes dropsy from valvular heart disease dyspepsia stomach ulcers marasmus gout rheumatism and gravel. Average duration four weeks. Telephone No 1665.

International Medical Congress A. L. A. Loboldt University of Pennsylvania Carlsbad

Money and stocks drift as rates firm in Boston market

Clearing House liquidity remains tight with scarce funds at 6 percent and several banks short. New York funds ease, yet local demand stays robust for quality paper. Bell Telephone and Pacific markets show gains while bonds and exchanges reflect mixed results. Oregon Improvements and H. S. Claflin moves push listings and reserves.

Dividends from Major Companies Payable in March

A compilation of semiannual and quarterly dividend payments due in March and April from American Water Works, American Export and Trading, Bennett & Newbford, Boston & Roxbury Milling, Ferrule Boston, Boston & Maine Railroad, Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis, Delaware & Hudson Canal, Chicago Union Railroad, Chicago and Alton Railroad, Central Railroad, Lewiston Mining, Manhattan Elevated Railroad, Northern Pacific Railroad, National Trust, and related firms. Names include American Water Works Co, American Export and Trading Co, Bennett, Boston & Maine RR, Chicago firms, and several railroads with payment dates March 2, March 15, March 16, April 1, and April 16.

Boston & Maine R. TN. Co Ris Massachusetts Loan & Truat Co American Mire Maine Ins Lombard Investment Co East Teun. Land Co Rapid Tel. Co AL Ovo Fremont Elkhorn & Mo. Valley R.R New Hampshire Trust Co Baltimore Belt Apne Chicago Burlington Duasy RR Burlington & Quincy BR Kansas Equipment Co Kansas City American Watt Ham Waton Co American Export and Trading Co New York Bennett New bepForp Boston & Roxpury Mitt Corprobation Boston Ferrule Co Boston & Maine R.R Delaware & Jupson Canal Co Inlinors Central R.R Lewiston Mivt Co Manhattan Elevattop R.R Northern Pacific R.R National Leap Trust Co Curiaco & St. Louis R. A Atchison Bach. Com Bost Maltie Lynn Mass C. & W. Mich Canton Sp. Cin East Fitchburg Flint & F Maine Old Colony St. Line Ports Ees Tees G. F.& Con Rutland Summit Ir Butte & Bos Cal Catalpa Franklin Hanover Thee Haren Teres Osceola Texan Pontiac Quincy Tamarack Washington

New England Autographic Register Company Offered for 10% Investment

An 1890 prospectus markets 5,000 shares at par $10 to investors with 5 to 6 percent returns and promises of large profits as the firm expands. Expert accountant W Norton Kreild endorses the company as solvent with a clear path to dividends and accelerated growth, noting gains from register leasing and supplies.

NEW England Autographic Register Company L. P. Mollander & Co KB. H. White & Co Shepard, Norwell & Co Continental Clothing House Cobo Aldrich

Electric Stocks Reported By Exchange Figures

Electric stocks figures from furnished list include Eastern Electric Cable Co pref 60 percent at 5156 Thomson-Houston Electric Co at 45 percent with 2 and 46%9, Fort Wayne Electric at 122e 13, Westinghouse Electric at 123/s 1244, and European Welding Co at 40 percent. Company names show varied notation and prices, reflecting market listings from F. W. 5" Co. 54 Devonshire Street.

Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Wilson W. Fay & Co State Street Peress Merrier Sullivan Mausae Midhead F. W Devonshire ’ Street Eastern Electric Cable Co Thomson-Houston Electric Company Thomson-Houston Electric Co Wayne Electric Company Westinghouse Electric Company

Wall Street Advances and Slips in a Choppy Session

New York quotes money on call easy at 2 to 4 percent with last loan at 3 percent and mercantile paper around 2.6 to 4. Prime rates, bills and exchange show modest movement as government and railroad bonds stay quiet. The market opened firm, led by St Paul and sugar stocks, rose then faded after 1 pm, rebounded late, with St Paul and coal stocks prominent, but overall closed dull but firm near day’s high, total sales about 1.08 million.

Boston New York Mercantile New Call Treasury Sub-Treasury London Wall Street Union Pacific Cammack St. Paul S,c Quincy American Bell Company Coos Bell Telephone Company Oregon Improvement Company Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company W. H. Starbuck Portland Oregon H. 8. Claflin Company New York Stock Exchange Chicago & Western Indiana Cleveland & Canton Peninsula Chicago Pullman's Palace Car Company Car Trust Wisconsin Central Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Pittsburg & Erne Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Burlington and Atchison Susquehanna & Western Pacific Mail Burlington and Atchison St Paul Poentic Mobile & Ohio 4S Richmond & West Point

New York Stock Sales Reported Today

New York stock sales totaled 163100 shares, compared with 131700 yesterday and 71000 on Tuesday. The report lists the principal stocks with the day’s highest and lowest prices.

New York

Bonds Closing Prices and Bond Yields In Historic Ledger

A dense OCR style ledger lists closing prices and yields for a wide array of bonds and notes from various issuers. It references U.N. 5s, Erie 2das, New York Central, Illinois Central, and many railway and utility issues with scattered percentages and par values indicating market activity and relative strength.

N. W Logba & Kk G. O. Nav U.N D. C Erie P. G's Fu W.&d Ry. G. M Lowa C. Ists Stl & LM Isis Den Phil Lilge Mob. & Ohio Ist Union Ngtte Tex. P. L. G St. G N. J.C Éeralong Os N.& W Iw. Shore

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