Stocks Weak and Irregular on a Listless Market
A sluggish Tuesday session sees New York trading around 400,000 shares with little movement in major stocks. Delaware & Tackawa nka leaps to 271 from 264 late in the day. Mexican Central announces a $16 million bond issue to back $10 million of 4 1/2 percent gold bonds. Amalgamated weak while Dominion Coal and Dominion Iron and Steel show strength. Planters Compress hits a new low at 8 and Cochiti trades at 112, with Indo Egyptian Compress at 1. copper stocks vary as Old Dominion holders are said to be seeking management information. Money markets show tightness with low call loans and weak commercial paper. Arcadian mine activity is limited to 80 workers, and the Boston Land Company reports modest gains in land sales and expenditures.
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New York
Delaware & Tackawanna
Atchison Common
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
St.Louis
Amalgamated
Dominion Coal
Dominion Iron and Steel
Boston
Dominion Tron
Montreal
Mohawk
Bingham and
Quincy
Old Dominion
Planters Compress
Cochiti
N. Y
Arcadian
Enston
Houghton
Mass
Boston Land Company
Bennington Street
William F. Hammer
William Schofield
Federal Trust Company
HPATH
Les Tuigh
Thy Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Great Western
Se & Northwestern
Tc c & Si Louis
den & Rio Grande
Erie Ee
Great Northern
Odty Hocking Valley
Louisville & Nashvill
Manhattan L
Metropolitan St Ryse
Minneapolis & St Lo
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St Louis
San Hia
St Louis Southwestern
St Paul
Southern Pacific
Toledo
St Louis & West
Union
Lake Erie
Wisconsin Centra
Am Amalgamated Copper
Ar & Foundry
Anaconda Mining Co
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Consolidated Gas
International Paper
People’s Gas
Tennessee Coal & Iron
U S&s
U S Rubber
Western Union
Pene
M & Bem
NE Gas & Coke
tAdventure Min
Allouest Minin
Am Ag Chemical
Prey Service
Am Sugar
Tel & Tel
Anaconda Mining
Arcaeee Mining
Atlantic Mining
Bingham Con M
Bonanza Mining
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Cal & Hecla
Iz Centennial Mining
Central Oil Mining
Chiu & Stk Yds
Iy Cochiti Mining
Con Mercur Mining
Daly-West Mining
Dom Coal Mining Oe
Dom Iron & Steel
Boston Land
Ana
Fdison el Il
Elm River Mining Bat
Erle Tel & Tel
Franklin Mining
General Electric
Guanajuato
ando-Egypt
Isle Royale Spying
Old Dam Mining
Big Osceola Mining
Parrot Mining
Pere Marquette
Phenix Mining
Pullman Co
Quincy Mining
Reece Button
Rutland
Santa Fe Mining
Seattle
Elec
Tamarack Mining
Tennessee Mining
Trimonuntain
Bily
Trinity Mining
Union Pacific Aresve
United Fruit
United Aboe
U S Leather
Utah Mining
Victoria Mining
End &T Ry
Wolverine Mining
Wyandet Mining
Ex dividend and instalment payments noted in sales report
The report shows total sales including listed stocks at 20 759 shares and bonds totaling 119 900 dollars. unlisted stocks at 15 573 shares and bonds at 22 040 dollars. Ex dividend and first instalment payments are recorded.
Solons Disagree On City Election Bills In Legislature
The House and Senate clashed over three Boston election bills from Hayes and McNary. One would elect an at large Alderman, another would allow direct mayoral nominations, and a third would replace the Common Council with an 88 member board. Bills were sent to committees in each chamber, signaling shifts in strategy.
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House
Senate
Boston
Hayes
McNary
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Committee
Apsey
Petitions Presented in House on Local Utilities and Salaries
In the House petitions were received on several topics including: cities purchasing gas or electric light plants at duplication cost. Plymouth county clerk of courts salary set at 2800 per year. an Ellen Ford annuity from Cambridge tied to her husband’s death in Memorial Hall. Edwin J Mills proposal for direct vote nomination of Senators and Representatives in Fristol county caucuses. Needham water commissioners seeking an additional water loan of 25000.
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F. O. MacCartney
Ropert ©. Harris
Plymouth County
William H. Lewis
Ellen Ford
Cambridge
SanOe
Memorial Hall
State House
Edwin J. Mills
Fristol
Water Commissioners of
Needham
Changes in Judiciary bill seeks three new Superior Court judges
Senator Sullivan proposes adding three judges to the Superior Court to reduce backlog. Under the plan only one judge would hear most murder cases, with extraordinary cases like the Eastman trial in Cambridge potentially exempt. Divorce cases would move from the Superior Court to probate courts as part of the overhaul.
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Pribate Courts
Court of Land Registration
Superior Courts
Superior Court
Grey
Sherman L. Whipple
Boston
John A. Sullivan
Committee On Judiciary
Commonwealth
Eastman
Cambridge
Probate
Governor's plan to abolish state fire marshal office
Governor Crane urged dissolving the State fire marshal post and merging it with the State police. Joint committees approved the move in minutes, with no supporters or Fire Marshal Whitcomb speaking. A consolidation report will go to the Legislature next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Public Service and Insurance
Dean
Whitcomb
Essex lawmakers organize after adjournment in two chambers
After adjournment of both Legislature branches yesterday the Essex county representatives organized the body with President Davis of Amesbury and vice presidents Hall of Haverhill and Carey of Haverhill. Roads of Marblehead named secretary with an executive committee led by Buswell of Methuen and including Desmond Lawrence Wickford Batchelder Newell Davis Porter and Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
House
Senate
Davis
Amesbury
Messrs
Hall and
Carey
Haverhill
Roads
Marblehead
Buswell
Méthuen
Desmond
Lawrence
Wickford
Lynn
Batchelder
Newell
West Newbury
Salem
Porter
Foster
Committee hearing on dissolving national and savings bank links
The banks and banking committee held a largely attended hearing yesterday on Governor backed recommendation to end the connection between national and savings banks. State Treasurer Bradford urged dissolution and read a western Massachusetts list of linked institutions. Ex Senator Post asked for the list, but the request was denied by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Banks and Banking
Bradford
Massachusetts
Post
Metropolitan Affairs Committee Hears Gov Proposals on Water Assessments
The committee on metropolitan affairs met yesterday to review Governor recommendations for the metropolitan district. Chairman Jones opened with Henry H. Sprague of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, discussing substituting per municipality water consumption for population as the assessment base. The hearing continues next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
Jones
Henry H. Sprague
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board
Public Service Committee Orders Salaries For Metropolitan Park Commission
The committee on public service reported a bill setting the chairman of the Metropolitan Park Commission salary at 4500 and each of the other members at 60. Joseph C. Randlett petitioned that as sistant surgeons and veterinary surgeons one militia be given the rank of cap n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Service
Metropolitan Park Commission
Joseph C. Randlett
Cambridge ex mayor petition on land access for pest control
The joint judiciary committee met yesterday to consider ex Mayor David T. Dickinson of Cambridge petitioning to authorize city and town officers to enter private lands to restrict or exterminate the gypsy moth the brown tail moth the elm leaf beetle or other pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Judiciary Committee
David T. Dickinson
Cambridge
War Department asks Nahant land for national defense
A Senate message reported Governor Crane transmitting a War Department request to cede about 46 acres in Nahant, Massachusetts to the United States for national defense. The communication was laid on the table and ordered printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Crane
Lihu Root
War Department
Massachusetts
Nahant
Civil Service Exam Held for Sub Foreman Posts
The Civil Service Commission held an examination yesterday for sub foreman paying roles in the Baston street department with about 30 applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Baston Street
Law Panel Hears Carey Bill on Party Name Change
The committee on election laws heard Representative Carey on his bill to change the name of the Democratic Social party to the Socialist party and reported favorably on the matter later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. S. Hayes
Lowell
Massachusetts
State Board of Registry In Medicine
Committee On Election Laws
Yesterner
Carey
Democratic Social Party
Socialist Party
Beacon Hill Caucus Laws Spark Primary Reform Efforts
Massachusetts lawmakers push bills shaping Boston caucus rules with party designations on voting lists and unified primary elections. Senators Howland Sullivan and Fitzgerald push measures while leaders Gut Hutchinson and Lacey haggle over ward committee influence and same day caucuses with both parties.
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Chickering
Willard Howland
John A. Sullivan
Howland
Sullivan
Boston
Beacon Hill
Senate
Saniter
William T. A. Fitzgerald
Democratic City Committee
I. P. Hutchinson
Republican Alty
Fitzgerald
Hutcatnson
Weaver
Robert Lice
Charles S Sullivan
Cairns Statue of Burns to Be Unveiled in Boston
The Boston Caledonian Club plans a Friday unveiling of Hugh Cairns statue of Robert Burns. The dedication features Jessie N. Maclachlan and Highland songs, a ball, and a reception with notable guests including Mayor Collins and Consul General Blunt. The statue shows Burns with notebook and plough, muse crowning him with laurel.
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Cairns
Robert Burns
Caledonian Club
Boston Caledonian Club
Boston
Hugh Cairns
Ayr
Bostion
Jessie N. Maclachlan
Miss Maclachlan
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
Duke
Duchess of
Argyle
Myers
Collins
Blunt
Jonel Graham
Scots
Walter Lamb
Burns
Caledonia Club
Neely Denies Reeves Charged in Cuban Post Office Case
Havana news reports the continued examination of C. F. W. Neely ex director of finances in the Cuban post office fraud trials. Neely contends that stamp sales to postmasters and among postmasters made books tally impossible. He denies telling Reeves about Rathbone's alleged willingness to join a deal. Reeves disputes timing and statements. Neely notes he had been in the United States for six weeks before the stamp burning.
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Havana
C. F. W. Neely
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Neely
Star
Fosnes
Reeves
Rathbone
United States
Bristow
Hatfield
Diplomacy and Law Highlight New York Bar Association Meet
At Albany the New York State Bar Association gathered in the Assembly chamber to hear French ambassador Jules Cambon discuss relations between diplomacy and private law. James M. Beck spoke on suppression of anarchy, with a later reception at the Fort Orange Club and a luncheon tomorrow with Governor Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York State Bar Association
Assembly Chamber
M. Jules Cambon
Jamnes M. Beck
United States
M. Cambon
Eald
China
France
Roosevelt
Tien Tsin
Beck
Fort Orange Club
Governor Ode
Executive Mansion
Parker Held In 2600 Bail On Forgery Charge
Parker waives examination in Municipal Court and is held in 2600 bail until January 2, following arrest by Inspectors Gaddis Cronin and McGarr on forgery charges and alleged defrauding New England merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Charles ©. Parker
Gaddis, Cronin and McGarr
New Enland
More Philippine Rebels Yield Unconditionally to U S Forces
Manila January 21 insurgent leader Briccio Laque and his entire command surrendered unconditionally to American authorities on January 20 in Batangas province. Laque’s scattered forces are unable to resist, and he will require a week to turn over all followers. His unit operated near Mt. Macolod, Batangas, Luzon. Captain Benjamin M. Hartshorne Jr of the Seventh Infantry was killed by an ambush January 2 in eastern Samar. Captain Porter and 26 marines have arrived on Samar’s coast. nine more marines are expected to reach the coast soon.
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Manila
Briccio Laque
Batangas
Laque
Cavite
Mt. Macolod
Luzon
Benjamin M. Hartshorne, Jr
Seventh Infantry
Samar
Hartshorne
Ninth Infantry
David D. Porter
Marine Corps
Porter
The Jury's Annual Dinner Dinner plans for The Jury club at Hotel Lenox tomorrow
The Jury dinner, origin from the Round Table Club, will be led by Dr. Frank A. Harris. Members include Judge Robert Grant author James Jeffrey Roche editors Thomas Batley Aldrich George rk Babbitt Edward Clement William A. Apt horp Philip Hale Bliss Perry Arthur Macy Benjamin H. Ticknor Admiral Galton A. Grinnell and John Miley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jury
Round Table Club
Frank A. Harris
Beacon Street
Hotel Lenox
Harris
Amon
Robert Grant
James Jeffrey Roche
Filet
Thomas Batley Aldrich
George Rk. Babbitt
The
Herald
Edward Clement
Transcript
William A. Apthorp
Philip Hale
Bliss Perry
Atlantic Monthly
Arthur W., Macy
Benjamin H. Ticknor
Alton A. Grinnell
John Miley
Royal Blue Line Tours to Washington and Florida
Travel agency advertises Royal Blue Line tours from Boston to Washington and Florida with multiple departure dates from February to May and January for Florida trips. Rates cover most expenses, hotel stays in Jacksonville excluded, with five day Washington visit and stops in Philadelphia and New York. Tours also include Old Point Comfort and Richmond excursions, and illustrated itineraries via Joseph P. Taggart at 20 Washington Street, Boston.
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Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Florida
Jacksonville
Iso
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Joseph P. Taggart
Washingtton Street
Poson
Catarrh of the Stomach Promoted by Simple Safe Treatment
A medical advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe simple cure for catarrh of the stomach and indigestion. It claims digestion improves after meals, easing bloating, sour rises, and discomfort. Testimony from N J Booker praises the remedy after using one box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlanson
Stuart
N.J. Booker
Chicago
Steamship deal halts London trade talks
A London report confirms ongoing negotiations on a broad trade pact between England and America. Most lines have agreed to join a limited alliance on higher terms, but one remaining exception prompts 15 firms to withdraw their assent, risking the value of the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
America
Stone Ransom Forwarded for Ellen Stone Case
Constantinople Jan 21 officials confirm money subscribed for the ransom of Miss Ellen M Stone and her companion Mme Tsutka has been forwarded to the American negotiators. The location of the negotiators is kept confidential by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsutka
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Am Bell Tel
Am Tel & Tel
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Combined Oil Land Company
Combined Oil Land Cussnane
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Combined Oil Land CO
Combine — Land Company
Combined
Oi Land Company
Ol} Land Company
Kilby
Ontario Oil Company
Victor A, Searles
Ontario Oil, Company
Boylejoy St
Masa
Anneille
Oace
Solons
Ston
Prancing Light Artillery and Cavalry
Boston Common Council
Dean of Wakefield
Dean's
Wakefield
Fire Marshal's Office
ESSEX
Metropolitan Water Supply
Park Commissioners
Nahant Land
Cambon
Royal Blue Line
Stone Ransom
Dr. Shoop
Shoop
Racine
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