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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1918

Page

10

Irregular Trend to Stock Prices

Total sales New York 970800 shares Boston 16635 shares. Most active issue in New York Steel 241000 shares. Most active issue in Boston Am Telephone 2100 shares. Total sales Jan 1 1918 to date New York 3554600 shares Boston 74170 shares. Corresponding period last year New York 3595300 shares Boston 116017 shares. Greatest gain in New York list D L & W 10 to 180. Greatest loss in New York list American Telephone 5 1 4 to 100 3 8. Greatest gain in Boston list Calumet & Hecla 10 to 460. Greatest loss in Boston list American Telephone 41 2 to 101.

New York Boston Steel Telephone American Telephone Calumet & Hecla

New York Market Sees Mixed Reversals As Rails Decline

Trading in New York stocks featured a string of reversals with about 12 advances and declines. President's message on federal rail control sparked initial declines. United States Steel slid to near 94 1 2, ending a point down as utilities and motors drew activity. Total volume reached 915,000 shares with bonds uneven and Liberty around 97 to 96.90.

New York Rails United States Steel Cealers Pacifics American Telephone Liberty United States

New York Stocks Report Jan 4 Prices and Changes

The New York market opens with high and low quotations for today and net changes from the prior close. Individual stock figures across industries are listed, reflecting early trading activity and investor sentiment.

New York Boston

Boston Market Records Mixed Drags and Prospects

The market fell for American Telephone and Edison Electric after news of a $40 million debt raised prices elsewhere with small scale trading. Massachusetts Electric dipped while Elevated held. speculation centers on lower costs, legislative relief, and potential listings to lift the market.

American Telephone Edison Electric Massachusetts Electric Boston & Maine South Lake Mining Company Booth Fisheries

Money Markets Overview January 4 Price Report

Current prices show brokers loans and outside brokers call loans at 6 percent. Commercial paper and bank money market rates sit at 6 percent. The summary notes 6 percent rates for customer accounts and short term securities.

President's message boosts confidence in rail and market

The market rose on good news from the President on railroad compensation under government control while traders anticipate Congress action. Rail stocks remained strong amid mixed industrials as concerns over dividend policy and tax revision loom, with attention turning to Steel and American Telephone and General Electric amid wide market fluctuations.

Congress Washington Anaconda Utah Motors American Telephone General Electric Simms House Senate

Fishermen's Union Retains Newfoundland Government

Premier-elect William Lloyd leads the Fishermen's Union after a cabinet reorganization. The move allows him to retain power and likely govern the colony until the next general election.

ST. John’s, N. F Newfoundland William Lloyd Fishermen’s Union Party

New Cabinet Shrinks to Nine in Colony Reshuffle

Mr. Lloyd, succeeding Sir Edward Morris, cuts the cabinet from twelve to nine after resignations. William Woodford becomes minister of public works, while the premier-elect takes the justice portfolio. Remaining ministers include Michael Cashin, Walter Hallyard, John Crosbie, Augustus Clift, William Ellis, William Cooke, and Albert Hickman. The new cabinet is to be sworn in tomorrow.

Lloyd Sir Edward Morris England William Woodford Michael Cashin Finance Customs Walter Hallyard John Crosbie Augustus Clift Agriculture Mines William Ellis William Cooke Albert Hickman

Marines to Attend Sergt Conley Funeral in Somerville

Sergeant Major Patrick L Conley USMC who died in Washington will be buried from his brother John J Conley's home in Somerville on Monday at 9 am. Marines from Charlestown Navy Yard under Sergeant Major Corbett will attend by a special car. The guard will escort the cortege from 72 Dimick Street. Burial is set for Calvary Cemetery Woburn.

Washington Somerville Patrick L. Conley United States Marine Corps St. Joseph’s Church Charlestown Navy Yard Corbett John J. Conley Dimick Street Calvary

Church Notices Promote War Work and Evangelism

Protestant Bishop Lawrence preaches on War Work at Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Tomorrow. Baptist ministers discuss Evangelism at Tremont Temple Monday with speakers Stair King Currie. Balcom speaks at Cathedral St Paul Sunday 4 pm. Quiet Day for Women Jan 10. Trinity marks Phillips Brooks death anniversary Jan 9. Leighton Parks to speak. Free Religious Association opens at Arlington Street Church Sunday 7 45 pm.

Lawrence Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Episcopalian Church Tremont Temple George R. Stair York A. King J. M. Currie Royal H. Balcom Wyoming Cathedral Church of St. Paul Dean Rousmaniere Cathedral Church of St. Paul Massachusetts Woman’s Auxiliary Trinity Church Phillips Brooks Leighton Parks D. D New England The Free Religious Association of America Arlington Street Church

Two Men Fined One Month For Assaulting East Boston Officer

On a December 16 incident Patrolman Stephen Hayes faced assault as he arrested a suspect. Walter J. Noone, 23, of 29 Maverick Square and Thomas F. Kneeland, 21, of 11 Cross Street, were each sentenced to one month in the House of Correction by Judge Joseph H. Barnes. Both appealed.

East Boston Walter J. Noone Maverick Square Thomas F. Kneeland Cross Street House of Correction Joseph H. Barnes Stephen Hayes Hayes

California Canned Goods Reach Boston Amid Delay

The first consignment of California canned fruits and vegetables arrived in Boston after eight weeks of transit. The government will set retail prices before sale.

California Boston

Market Prices Fluctuate Amid Cold Wave Across Groceries

Cold weather lifts prices on staples from potatoes to fish while delaying freight into Boston markets. Potatoes rise to 3.50 per 100 pounds, oranges and lemons higher due to late shipments. flour arrivals ease shortages. Beef lamb hold steady with select cuts and turkeys cheaper. Prices for butter eggs cheese and vegetables listed. Oysters and fish remain scarce amid unseasonably cold conditions.

Food Administration Boston

Ellis Not Police Chief in Cambridge Case

Frederick M. Ellis was ruled not to be Cambridge police chief by the Supreme Court full bench. It held that 1911 Chapter 468 removes exemptions from civil service, applying to all police, overturning his July appointment over captains by Mayor Rockwood.

Frederick M. Ellis Supreme Court Cambridge Police Civil Service Commission Cambridge Ellis Rockwood

Amateur RAn Down Campbell Claim Sparks Court Guilty Plea

George W Bemis a Burintal Manufacturing Co Everett salesman tracked down William F Campbell known as the formula king and Campbell pleaded guilty to larceny in central court receiving six months jail with the sentence suspended. Bemis in factory work clothes acted on whispered cue from Harold B Cranshaw treasurer and led the pursuit.

George W. Bemis Burintal Manufacturing Company Everett William F. Campbell Central Court Bemis Harold B. Cranshaw

Shadowing a Man Through Everett to Boston Train Chase

Bemis tailed a man from Everett to Lynn and Boston in near zero weather. The pursuit led through street cars, banks, and a hotel where the man used the alias W. F. Campbell. Campbell claimed to have sold a waterproofing formula to Robert Gair, who denied any prior deal.

Bemis Everett Post Lynn Boston North Station West Brookline Street Savoy Columbus’ Avenue W. F. Campbell Newport, R. I Mr. Cranshaw Campbell Cranshaw Gair

Senator Hardwick Probes Wilsons Cabinet Continuity

Senator Hardwick declares President Wilson’s delay in submitting cabinet nominations a contemptuous disregard of Senate courtesy and introduces a resolution demanding authorization for current cabinet officers. The measure stalls awaiting action as Hardwick plans a speech.

Washington Hardwick Senate Wilson

Dunbar Named Assistant District Attorney for Norfolk Plymouth

Philip R. Dunbar aged 39 was appointed assistant district attorney for Norfolk and Plymouth counties by District Attorney Frederick G. Katzmann to replace George E. Adams who resigned to join the aviation corps. Dunbar is a former special investigator for the Good Government Association in Boston and a Harvard Law School graduate class of 1903.

Philip R. Dunbar James H. Dunbar Norfolk Plymouth Frederick G. Katzmann George E. Adams Aviation Corps Dunbar Good Government Association Boston Harvard Law School

Epiphany Feast Observances and Related Services

The Feast of the Epiphany marks the visit of the Wise Men to the Infant Jesus. Bethlehem a mystery play by Rev Joseph A Murphy will be staged by Gate of Heaven School boys. Lectures, Forty Hours devotion and Holy Name Society communion events are scheduled across several churches and locations.

Bethlehem Joseph A. Murphy St. John’s Seminary Brighton Gate of Heaven Church Holy Name Society

Boy Scouts and Sailors to See Film Our Navy

More than 1000 Boy Scouts under local commanders will march to the Tre Mont Temple for a matinee performance of the patriotic film Our Navy. Next Monday evening there will be several hundred jackies in attendance as guests.

Tremont Temple

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