Market Strung On Tight Money
Market in New York and Boston shows money tightness with rates rising to 15 per cent, easing to about 5-6 per cent late. Sugar stock led a raid with declines then recovery, while Reading and Vanderbilt issues gained. Parrot and Calumet moved lower on dividend news and prices, with Dominion Coal and Dominion Tram rising on investment demand. Boston fastened on land and legal disputes, while financial fir ms announced new partnerships and dividends.
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New York
Delaware & Lackawanna
Vanderbilt
New York Central
Manhattan
Osceola
Quincy
Calumet
Parrot
Dommon
Hayden & Stone
Dominion Tren and Steel
Ast
Boston Land
Commonwealth
Boston
Lawson
Time Money
Gall
Ee WN
Ic. Prem
Sancree
Towle & Fitzgerald
Corbett
Herald Company
Providence
George E. Learnard
Paine, Webber & Co
Frank A. Merrill
N. W. Harris & C
John E. Oldham
H. W. Poor & Co
Merrill, Oldham & Co
Dumois
West Indies
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Stock Exchange
Heath
X Dividend Rights and Total Sales Reported
Listed stocks show 20 611 shares with rights 755 bonds totaling 156 765 dollars. Unlisted stocks total 18 030 shares with bonds 5 000 dollars. Total assessment paid reflects these figures in the market write up.
Dividend Notice of American Woolen Company Stock
The American Woolen Company announces a dividend of one and three quarters percent on preferred capital stock to be paid January 15 1902 to stockholders of record January 2 1902. Transfer books close January 2 1902 and reopen January 16 1902. William M Wood treasurer Boston December 23 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woolen Company
WM. M. Wood
Boston
Mass
Hartford Copper and Gold Mining Company declares dividend
A dividend of one per cent on the capital stock of this corporation has been declared payable February 1 1902 to stockholders of record January 20 1901. CHASM THAYER Boston Dee 80 1901 Treasurer.
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CHASM
Thayer
Boston
Dee
AT&T Declares Dividend for 1902 Shareholders
American Telephone and Telegraph announces a cash dividend of one and a half dollars per share plus an extra three quarters of a dollar per share. Payment will be made on Wednesday January 15 1902 to holders of record at end of business December 31 1901. Transfer books close January 1 1902. Treasurer William K. Driver Boston December 18 1901.
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Tuesaday
William KK. Driver
Boston
Felix Fox Performs Second Steinert Hall Recital
Felix Fox presented a rich second Steinert Hall recital featuring Lindow variations on a Glinka theme, Chopin Tarantelle, Cesar Franck prelude and fugue, Liszt Scherzo, and more. The crowd praised the clear technique, careful Franck interpretation, and overall value to students and general readers, though notes on emotional flow in Chopin remained.
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Felix Fox
Steinert Hall
Lindow
Glinka
Mendelssohn
Tarantelle
Chopin
Cesar Franck
Tschalikowsky
Blumenfeld
Dupre
Fox
Mr. Fox
Germany Stays Pat as Venezuela Debt Diplomacy Grows
Berlin delays action until Dr O Schmidt Leda arrives in Caracas around January 5. The German charge d affaires will not press President Castro, with coercive steps possible in four to five weeks if talks fail. Germany seeks U S support and aims to discipline Venezuela without provoking national unity against Berlin. The Gazelle remains at Kiel awaiting Caribbean orders as German officials note American wartime doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
O. Schmidt- Leda
Venezuela
Caracas
Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Castro
Schmidt-Leda
Germany
United States
Baron von Richthofen
Foreign Office
Gazelle
Kiel
Caribbean Sea
Navy Departments
Bankruptcy No Barrier in Divorce Suit Ruling
Supreme Court full bench holds a bankruptcy discharge does not bar a former wife’s claim on a divorce agreement. Lottie Dunbar sues Horace Dunbar for ten installments of 71.99 dollars each from a 1896 agreement for wife and child support. The husband argued the discharge voided the obligation, alleging the agreement replaced a collusive arrangement to obtain a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Lottie Dunbar
Horace B. Dunbar
A Great Year for Insurance in 1901
New York year end report shows broad prosperity across sectors with gains in banking and mercantile activity. Life insurance leads, led by New York Life whose 1901 applications may top 380 million dollars and paid-for business reaches 260 million dollars. Total in-force policies rise to 1.36 billion, up 160 million from 1900. Government and corporate securities dividends estimate 400 million, with New York Life’s new business nearly matching this amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Life
McCall
J J McCarthy Banqueted by Sub-Foremen Group
Former Representative Jeremiah J McCarthy was honored at the Quincy House last night with a banquet by the Sub-Foremen's Association of the paving division. He received an illuminated set of resolutions in a gold frame, presented by William Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Quincy House
Mr. McCarthy
William Haley
State Solon Qualify Today
The new State government begins its duties today with the House and Senate to qualify. Governor Crane and Lieutenant-Governor Bates plus other officers will be inaugurated tomorrow. House to elect Speaker Myers and Clerk Kimball, then appoint a sergeant at arms and chaplain Waldron, with adjournment set for Thursday. Senate to organize under Senator-elect Fales, elect Soule president, reelect Clerk Coolidge, and adjourn to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Crane
Bates
James J. Myers
James W. Kimball
Myers
Kimball
Charles G. Davis
Laniel W. Waldron
Frank A. Fales
Norwood
Soule
S‘ales
Henry D. Coolidge
Soule Renominated By State Senate caucus
Senator Jones led Republican Senators at the State House as President Soule was renominated along with other officers Major Charles G. Davis for sergeant at arms and H. D. Coolidge for clerk The House caucus will name Speaker and clerk Speaker Myers and Clerk Kimball to be renominated Democrats to form a committee on legislation
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Jones
State House
Soule
Charles G. Davis
H. D. Coolidge
House
Myers
Kimball
Reed's Statue of Otis Unveiled at State House Today
Artist Robert Reid presents a painting of James Otis in Memorial Hall vestibule at the State House. The scene recalls Otis arguing against writs of assistance in Boston Feb 1761 as the electric lights illuminate the canvas to reveal the orator's vigor and the era’s revolutionary spirit. The canvas is installed but covered for several days.
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Reed
James Otis
State House
Robert Reid
Reid
Memorial Hall
Old Town ‘House
Boston
Otis
BNT
Old Town House
Ohio faction chases votes in decisive Ohio House race
In Cincinnati the Foraker and Hanna Republicans clash over control of the Ohio Legislature as Lucas county and Columbus leaders converge. Two Toledo members were doubtful but unit voting appeared, Frazer and Jones traveled to Cincinnati, while Hanna managers Malley and Cohen monitored developments. Foraker claims Lucas county unit rule broken as Fraser and Jones shift toward Price for Speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, CO
Foraker
Hanna Republicans
Ohio
Cincinnati
Lucas County
Toledo
Hanna
Columbus
anti-Hanna
Harold Frazer
John Co. Jones
Demuth
Samuel Cohen
Lucas County Republican Committee
Frazer
Jones
Cohen
John R. Malley
Senator Paraker
Malley
Fraser
Price
New Year Dance by Harry Emsworth Munroe in Winthrop Hall
Harry Emsworth Munroe gives a New Year dance tonight in Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner with large attendance expected. His classes at Upham's Corner and Huntington Chambers near the Boston Public Library have proved exceedingly popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Emsworth Munroe
Winthrop Hall
Upham's Corner
Huntington Chambers
Boston Public Library
Boston Schooner Henry L. Belden Wrecked at Green Island
The Boston schooner Henry L. Belden of 123 tons and 117 net, Captain Paul, struck Green Island Bay of Fundy in thick weather. The vessel is a total loss after the night collision, with 18 crewmen rescued after difficulties. Built in Essex, Massachusetts in 1889, owned by John J. Fallon of Atlantic Avenue, Boston, and insured for 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John J. Fallon
Atlantic Avenue
China Mutual Insurance Company
Stearns Brings Antique Dealer Case to Decline
United States Treasury agents dropped the case against Frances Stearns of Back Bay, dealer in antique goods. It remains unclear if a new case will be brought after further inquiry by the United States district attorney. Agents presented their final report to Collector Lyman yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury Department
Frances Stearns
Back Bay
United States District Attorney
Miss Stearns
Lyman
Carnegie Wins Skibo Case in Edinburgh Court
The Edinburgh Court of Sessions ruled in favor of Andrew Carnegie in the suit by Evan Charlies Sutherland to set aside the sale of Skibo Castle. The decision announced on December 31 confirms Carnegie’s victory in the dispute over the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Court of Sessions
Andrew Carnegie
Evan Charlies Sutherland
Skibo Castle
Veterans Dined At Massachusetts Medal of Honor Legion Dinner
Twenty five veterans of the Medal of Honor Legion of Massachusetts met for their annual dinner at the American House. Guests included General Butterfield of Vermont General Joseph Smith of Maine Colonel F Messelring and David George H F Chandler presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medal of Honor Legion
Massachusetts
American House
Butterfield
Vermont
Joseph &. Smith
Maine
F. Messelring
David George
H. F. Chandler
Does Not Live at 30 Village Street Case Informs Post
A statement from Mrs Francis at 39 Village Street claims Gertrude Harris who allegedly paid 32 toward John Miner never resided in her case and thus undermines the claim. The posting notes the discrepancy regarding residence and indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Street
Francis
Villiage Street
The
Post
Gertrude Harris
John Miner
Boston Police Tighten Patrols After Spur of Holdups
Boston police increase patrols on lonely routes after a series of hold ups across the city. Authorities believe recent robberies are by recently released criminals seeking easy thefts before winter confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cain
Wescott
West End
House of Correction
Chicago and North-Western Rails to Duluth and Beyond
The Chicago and North-Western railway is the short line to Duluth Ashland and Superior and with its four superbly equipped daily trains to St Paul and Minneapolis provides the best of every thing for travellers to these cities and all points beyond. Fast trains through sleepers to Houghton Hancock Calumet the copper country of Michigan. Through first class and tourist sleeping cars California and Oregon every day. 118 formation and tickets at North-Western line office 468 Washington street Boston.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
Duluth
Ashland
Superior
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Houghton
Hancock
Calumet
Michigan
California
Oregon
North-Western Line
Washington Street
Bost
Miss O'Connor Leads Weavers in Dover Mill Strike
In Dover New Hampshire on December 31 1900 Miss Nora Frances O'Connor aged under twenty leads the 4800 mill employees including 200 flannelette workers in a strike. Union secretary Hibbard advised restraint but allowed local action as tensions rise. Weavers report most stay at work while offers from outside mills tempt some to switch. Mary Burke and Margaret Haley assist in planning while O Connor gains respect as a skilled young organizer.
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Dover
N. H
Nora O'Connor
Hibbard
National Organization
Textile Council
New Bedford
Methven
Allo
Agent Fish
Mary Burke
Margaret Haley
Nora Frances O’connor
Lipton Plans for Shamrock Constructions
London January 1 Sport ing Life reports Sir Thomas Lipton has ordered plans for a Shamrock NT yacht. An unconfirmed report suggests Mr. Watson may design the vessel. Captain Sycamore declined to confirm details but expressed confidence in challenging for the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sporting Life
Thomas Lipton
Sycamore
Thomas
Watson
Massachusetts appeal for McKinley monument fund
An appeal seeks Massachusetts residents' donations to a McKinley monument project in Canton. The committee, with the Governor, sets 320000 as Massachusetts' minimum share and offers souvenir framing certifica tes featuring McKinley imagery. Subscriptions may be sent to Kidder Peabody & Co. Boston with acknowledgments published. early gifts include numerous named donors and amounts but the text is fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Massachusetts
White House
Capitol
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
Daily Press
J J McCarthy Honored by Paving Association Banquet
Representative J J McCarthy of Ward 8 Charlestown district yesterday became an ex Representative and was toasted at the Quincy House by his former associate sub foremen. A banquet and embossed resolutions were presented with twenty five attendees as thanks for his service to the Paving Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCarthy
Ward
Charlestown
Quincy House
Brass and Iron Bedroom Sets at Lowest Prices
Morris, Murch & Butler announce a massive clearance sale at 42 Summer Street as they relocate after 50 years. Huge stock of brass and iron beds and chamber furniture offered at deeply cut prices, with guaranteed quality and value. They will move the entire assortment to new quarters and sell quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beisteads
Morris, Murch & Butler
Summer Street
Morris
Murch Butler's
Taki New
Bags Will Wed Despite Brother Ends Obstacle
An attempted delay of a wedding set for next Sunday in East Cambridge failed after Frank Enos, son of Portuguese parents now in the Azores, secured a marriage license with parental consent. Brother S. E. Enos tried to block the union, but officials and the priest deemed the license valid and the marriage permissible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Enos
Azores
Mary Rose
East Cambridge
S. E. Enos
Frank
Pear
Milk price advance in Brighton and Allston
An advance to 8 cents per quart and 45 cent canned milk is announced by 30 wholesale dealers in Ward 2 due to higher grain costs. The notice, effective Jan 1 to Apr 1, 1902, forbids sales to stores reselling below 7 cents. Local grocers comment on potential impact and varying practices.
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Brighton
Allston
Ward 2
Henry W. Longfellow
Franklin Street
A. A. Smith
Cambridge Street
Milk Trust
Skires
D. Strachan
Winter Trains to South
Sunshine of popular favor settles on the Southern Railway as it builds luxury and comfort for winter travelers. The Palm Limited runs daily from New York to St. Augustine except Sundays, with one detached drawing-room car to Augusta for travelers to Aiken. Through Pullman sleeping cars reach New York, Savannah, Jacksonville, Tampa, Charleston, and more, with dining service on all through trains. For details contact George C. Daniels, N. E. Passenger Agent, 2288 Washington Street, Boston.
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Southern Railway
Southern
Palm Limited
New York
St. Augustine
Blackville
S. C
Augusta
Aiken
8. C
Savannah
Jacksonville
Tampa
Charleston
Asheville
Chattanooga
Nashville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleans
Florida
Mexico
Pacific Coast
George C. Daniels
N. E
Washington Street
Roston
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Ft S & M Bs
K C
M & B Inc
Gas & Coke
Seattle
U_S
Allouez MintIn
Ag Chemical
Do Pol
Tel & Tel
Arcadian Mining
T&s Pesc
Atlantic Mining
Baltic Mining
Bingham Con Case
Boston & Albany
Bostoun & Lowell
Boxston & Maint
Cal & Hecla
Centennial Mining
Conniver Wees
Mercur Mining
Daly Y West Min Oe
Sii
Dom Coal Mining
Dom Ron & Steel
Edison el Firts
Erie Tel & Tel
Franklin Mining
General Electric
Guanajuato
Isle Royale Mining
Maine Central
Mass Electric
tMass Mining
Tee
Mergenthaler Lin
Michigan Mining
Mont & Bos
Air N & Gas
Nnee
Old Colony Mining
Old Dam Mining
Osceola Mining
Parrot Mining
OTS
Pere Marquette
Phenix Mining
Quincy Mining
Rhode Island
Rutland Pref
Santa Fe Mining
Santa Ysabel
Elec
Tamarack Mining
Tecumseh Mining
Torrington CIA
Trimountain
Trinity Mining
Union Pacific Saece
United Fruit No
United Shoe
Eesss
Steel Sane
Utah Mining
Victoria Mining
Westing
Blu
Bell
T&s
Eric 'Tel
Hartford Copper and Gold Mining Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
NEW York Stock Exchange Railroads
Blaera
Chicago
Tad & Louis
Ter & Trans
Cc. C & St Louis
Colorado Southern Aanee
Delaware & Hudson
den & R
Illinois
Mexican Central
Mexican Nationale Eas
Mion & St Louis
Pacific
Sosa
Seer Sas
Jersey
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Ontario & Western
Bom
Pennsylvania
Ceesse
St Louis & Ne
St Louis Makita
St Paul
Southern Pacific
Pecan & Pacific
St Louis
Wheeling Lake Erie
Wisconsine Central
Spaneeee Sae
Amalgamated Copper A
Am Car & Eocrere
Ee Enone Ae * Bund
Anaconda Mining Cos
Brooklyn Rapid
Colorado Fuel & Tron
Aint Consolidated Gas
Ig General Electric
National Biscuit
Pacific Mail
Republic Stee Wares
Suga Pednesses Coal & Tron
Canova
F&f. BM
J. J. McArthy
Ohio Faction
CHASE
Munrroe
Henry L. Belden
Bay of Fundy
Stearns Gase
Carnegie
Miss O'Connor
Pretty Weaver
Dover Mill
Joan of Arc
Nora F. O’connor
Weavers’ Union of
Lipton
Shamrock Til
M’kinley Fund
William H. Lincoln
F. H. Peabody
A. Shuman
Henry L. Higginson
Charles H. Taylor
Joseph H. O'Neil
Henry Parkman
Gordon Abbott
Eugene N. Foss
Henry E. Cobb
M. Wa. Grame
Jordan Marsh
BR. Lacs
A. Shuman & Coo
H. Lincoln
Charles Vw, Taylor
Cser
Imcins Tuttle
Gladys Hettie
William B. Wright
Vera Hazel Ratshesky
Alexander L. Steinert
Robert Shuman Steinert
Russell Lee Steinert
Les Than Dost
Bags
South
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