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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1914

Page

16

January Investments Offer High Interest Through Sound Bonds

Our January List presents bonds at current prices with strong potential for appreciation as recoveries follow depressions. Companies have agreed to pay the normal 1% income tax, making these bonds an attractive option for investors seeking steady future income.

Stock Markets Closed Abroad and In Massachusetts

Stocks were closed yesterday worldwide for the New Year holiday though Massachusetts banks remained open. Money was quiet with no rate changes as New York funds and Boston balances showed steady readings and foreign exchange rates stayed near par.

Massachusetts New York Boston Clearings Boston Wrancs Eae Ae Aitn Rgb Reichsmarks Ieees Se Ae PINE Sab Ips

Syrian man fatally stabs two in Steubenville tenement

In Steubenville Ohio on January 1, Aca Zacour, 35, followed his wife and Richard Daoub, 40, a Syrian, for a year and lured them to a tenement where Zacour stabbed them. Daoub died and Mrs. Zacour is dying. Zacour escaped.

Steubenville. O Richard Daoub Aca Zacour Dacoub Zacour

Island Creek Coal Declares 50c Dividend on Common Stock

The Y Directors of Island Creek Coal Company declare a quarterly dividend of 50c per share on common stock payable February 2, 1914. Shareholders of record at close of business January 28, 1934 will receive the dividend. F. W. Batchelder, Treasurer.

Island Creek Coal Company F. W. Batchelder

Edison Electric Illuminating Company Dividend Declared

The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston declares Dividend No 89 a quarterly payment of three per gen payable February 2 1914 to stockholders of record at close of business January 15 1914 signed by Treasurer T K Cummins Boston December 29 1913

Vt. K. Cummins Boston

States should buy Boston & Maine bonds for New England

In a letter to the Post editor, G. A. Lancaster argues Boston & Maine railway needs public funding. He urges states to fund debts and issue bonds at two and a half percent interest, with state representation on the board, to modernize and secure regional commerce. Revere, Mass., December 29, 1913.

Boston & Maine Railroad New England McDonald G. A. Lancaster Revere Mass

Jurars deny oath in Kenny nomination case at hearings

Six jurats named on Kenny nomination papers were questioned by election officials. Four denied taking any oath, one had no recollection, and one refused to comment. The report also notes a city hearing in January on creating a New England federal reserve district with a Boston bank, backed by a special committee.

Kenny City Hall Myles Standish Newbury Street Reserve Bank Federal Reserve District New England Federal Reserve Bank Boston NewEngland Poston Regional Bank Special Committee On Regional Reserve Bank George N. Towne Frederick H. Curtiss Wallace B. Denham Paul FE. Fitzpatrick Allan Forbes Joseph B. Russell O. M. W. Sprague William C. Pree Bolster Earnest E. Smith

Grand Jury to Probe Ballot Fraud in Boston Mayoral Race

The Ballot Law Commission referred fraud charges against Kenny and Curley to the district attorney. DA Pelletier announced an immediate grand jury probe. Both campaigns faced internal accusations of conspiracies and irregularities in nomination papers as the election loomed.

Cision Ballot Law Commission Kenny Curley Charles Fleischer Charles P. Putnam Back Bay William C Pree Pree Bar Association BaHot Law Commission Post Bary Bolster Attorney Innes Barry Mr. Innes Myles Standish Newbury Street Standish William M. Creed Innes Alexander Whiteside

Boston Ballot Law probe into Curley Kenny nomination papers

District Attorney Pelletier to investigate alleged fraud and forgery in Curley and Kenny mayoral nomination papers. Judge Bolster ordered the inquiry, with the Ballot Law Commission referring papers to the DA and a grand jury to be convened next week.

Boston Chamber leaders press for New England federal reserve

At a regular meeting the directors of the Boston Chamber of Commerce voted that New England should be made a federal reserve district under the new currency law and that a federal reserve bank for all New England be organized in Boston.

Boston Chamber of Commerce New England Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank Boston

Deny Curley Oath Ties to Nomination Papers

A Post reporter interviewed four jurats listed on Congressman Curley nomination papers. Each man denied taking any oath regarding the papers. Names include Lawrence C. Keefe of Dudley Street James A. Garber of Dudley Street James Connor of Norfolk Avenue and John Dowd of Chadwick Street. Dowd allegedly swore on one paper according to inquiry.

Post Curley Lawrence C. Keefe Dudley Street James A. Garber John Dowd Chadwick Street Dowdad

Examination for Teachers and Nurses in Boston Schools

The Boston school committee announces an examination for certificates to teach or nurse in public schools. The test will be held the week starting January 26 at the Boston Normal School on Huntington Avenue near the Seaway. Secretary Thornton D. Apollonio invites inquiries and circulars with details.

Boston School Committee Boston Normal School Huntington Avenue Seaway Thornton D. Apollonio

Pelletier to Act on Fraud Probe of Nomination Papers

District Attorney Joseph Pelletier announced a forthcoming grand jury investigation into fraud allegations tied to nomination papers for Thomas J. Kenny and Congressman James M. Curley, candidates for mayor. He said hearings would not occur before the city election and that prosecutors will pursue anyone found guilty of forging or improperly signing papers.

Minton Mayoraty Messers Curley Kenny Election Commission Blackmer Hildreth Mass Campbell Mr. Kenny Municipal League League Mr. Curley Joseph Pelletier Thomas J. Kenny James M. Curley

Final Word of Voters Upholds Election Integrity

The court finds no fraud or bad faith by parties including the town clerk and registrars in ballot preparation. Dexter wins with a clear majority as safeguards protect voter rights and the ballot process from technical irregularities. The ruling emphasizes that final ballot decisions rest with proper authorities and protect the free expression of the electorate.

Dexter Min

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