Market Awaits Chancellor Speech Amid Withering Prices
The market traded in small volume with prices sinking to fresh lows as traders await the German chancellor’s speech. Expectations split on war versus peace terms, with little certainty on market impact. Traders noted the decline was due to lack of buying support rather than liquidation, and margin pressures could force sales if new lows continue. Ohio Traction earnings for the year to May 21 showed gross of 5.78 million, net of 2.21 million, and a surplus of 1.53 million.
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Germany
Reichstag
Ohio Traction Prosperous
Ohio Traction & Light Co
Money Markets July 19 Outlook and Federal Reserve Notes
July 19 money market snapshot shows current rates for broker loans and customer loans ranging from 5 to 6 percent, with commercial paper at 5 to 5.4 percent and year money around 5 to 6 percent. The Federal Reserve Bank details paper maturity guidelines and eligible rediscount instruments, including notes secured by Liberty Loan securities. Clearing house data report New York funds activity and Sub-Treasury movements, with foreign exchange steady and afternoon rates showing sterling, francs, lire, and rubles quoted between bankers.
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New York
Wmglicom Gourtn Nb
Didate
Federal Reserve Bank
I Sa
Liberty Loan Ponds
United States
Emand
Stocks Close Lower Points in Yesterday's Markets
Stock totals shared across New York and Boston show lower closes with U S Steel as the most active issue in both cities. Year to date volumes for Jan 1 1917 to date are reported, alongside gains and losses for prominent listings such as Jewel Tea, N Y Air Brake, Concord & Montreal, and Chicago Jet. General Electric appears at 151.
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New York
Boston
U. S. Steel
Jewel Tea Pfc
N. Y. Air Brake
Concord
Montreal
Chic. Jet. Pfd
General Electric
Copper and Steel Stocks Diverge Amid Government Price Hopes
The Boston market shows little activity as New York gains fade and copper shares stagnate. insiders avoid copper due to expected government price controls, while steel outperforms, with Steel common rising and Utah Copper flat. Analysts cite steel’s tougher pricing dynamics and stronger earnings as reasons for the split.
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New York
Steel Group
Steel Common
Anaconda
Utah Copper
Steel
Utah
New York Stocks Brief Quotations July 19
New York stocks closed with mixed turns as traders posted high and low prices for the day. Quotations show notable shifts across major issues with net changes from the previous close reflecting market volatility.
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New York
Boston Stocks Daily Quotation Summary
Boston July 19 trading report lists high and low prices for today plus cane quotations and net changes from prior session. The brief notes market movement but lacks detailed figures or specific stock names.
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Boston
New York Market Slows Amid Worries Over Russia and Britain
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange dwindled as foreign events, notably turmoil in Russia and British political shifts, fed bear sentiment. Call loans held at 6 percent, funds scarce, and long-term accommodations eased poorly. Industrials fell on war price and tax fears. United States Steel and Studebaker led losses, while rails, oils, tobacco, and utilities saw continued declines. Total volume about 545,000 shares. bonds irregular.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Russia
St. Paul
United States Steel
Motors
Studebaker
General Motors
United States
General Electric
New York Air Brake
Petrograd
Denver& Rio Grande
Liberty
French Officers Host Dinner at Harvard Club of Boston
The French military mission at Harvard held an honorary dinner at the Harvard Club of Boston last evening for Captain Winfield Overton and Captain James A. Shannon, U S A, to Harvard professors aiding them and to Harvard regiment majors and captains. Colonel Paul Azan led the reception with four other French officers as more than ten guests attended.
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Harvard
Harvard Club
Boston
Winfield
Overton
James A. Shannon
Harvard Regiment
Paul Azan
Man Drowning Reported by Four South End Boys
Four boys from South End told East Dedham police they saw a man dive into Fort Point Channel near 74 Albany Court about 8 pm and fail to surface. They described the missing man as King, about 35, six feet seven inches tall, 150 pounds, wearing dark clothes and a hat.
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South End
Disorder in Petrograd Kills and Wounds Estimated
A Reuters despatch from Petrograd reports about 500 killed or wounded over two days of disorder. The tally reflects chaotic street clashes and escalating violence as the city faced unrest.
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London
Reuter
Petrograd
Socialists Weigh Canceling Peace Meeting
The Socialists may cancel their peace meeting planned for Sunday afternoon on the Common after receiving a letter from United States District Attorney Anderson warning that anarchists intend to join the Socialists and resist any effort to break up the mass meeting. The Socialist group will hold a special meeting tonight to decide.
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United States
Anderson
Mayor weighs revoking permit after anarchist threat
Mayor Curley received a district attorney letter warning that many anarchists intend to attend the meeting armed. The letter argues order is a city and state issue, not his. Curley will consult Governor McCall and Police Chief Crowley and decide whether to revoke the permit. Socialist James Oneal denounces the letter and says the plan calls only for an orderly gathering for peace.
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United States District Attorney
McCall
O’meara
Edwards
Rush
Crowley
James Oneal
Crowd Sings at War Rally on Boston Common
One of the great outdoor recruiting rallies occurred on Tremont Street at Martial Corner with Col. Frank B. McCoy in charge. Fort Warren coast artillery band played and crowds sang along as Boy Scouts pledged the flag and Canadian workers were saluted with the song Pack Your Troubles in an Old Kit Bag.
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Coast Artillery Band
Fort Warren
Boston Park
Military “Assembly
Boy Scouts
Boston to host national movie convention in 1918
The National Association of Motion Picture Engineers and allied groups vote to hold their 1918 convention in Boston. Boston delegation leader Samuel Grant heralds the win. Lee A. Oaks is re elected president and Ernest H. Horstmann becomes national treasurer.
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National Association of Motion Picture Engineers
Motion Picture Exhibitors’ League of America
National Association of Motion Picture Industry
Film Clubs of America
Chicago
Boston
Convention Bureau
Boston Chamber of Commerce
New England
Samuel Grant
Lee A. Oaks
New York
Ernest H. Horstmann
Sinn Fein Paper Suppressed in Limerick
In Limerick Ireland on July 19 police seized the Sinn Fein organ's printing plant after the paper had appeared for months. The action marks a crackdown on Sinn Fein publications in the city with authorities halting further issues.
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Sinn Fein
Limerick
Ireland
Cotton Futures Steady in Liverpool Market
Liverpool futures were unchanged with July at 17.90 and nearby spreads listed from July-August 17.65 to May-June 15.61. Spot activity rose slightly at 19d for American middling uplands, with 3000 sales and 4000 bales receipts, none American.
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Liverpool
Opposition to Ames Develops Over New England Division Command
Strong opposition to appoint Colonel Butler Ames head of the Massachusetts State Guard and a New England division commander in France surfaced among Bay State regimental leaders. Several colonels held confabs after learning Ames sought the command.
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McCall
New England
Butler Ames
Massachusetts State Guard
France
Bay State
Ames
Military leaders weigh top commander for New England division
Post reporters learn a fuss brews in military circles over leadership. Colonels hint Bay State commanders prefer a regular officer of high rank to head the division. Colonel Howes, on General Edwards staff, has a prominent role in the speculation, with Colonel Ames' candidacy also seriously considered in Washington.
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Post
Bay State
Edwards
Mexico
Pershing
Villa
Bay State National Guard
Ames
Washington
Endowment of $100000 Boosts Catholic Extend Society
Atlantic City July 19 The national convention of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association approved a 100000 endowment to the Catholic Church Extension Society. Monsignor Splaine of Boston, representing Cardinal OConnell, energized New England delegates and signaled he may lead a propaganda drive there. Predictions call for New England to dominate the next convention, doubling membership across 27 states to approach 500000. Kate Mahoney of Troy was re elected supreme president. Mrs Mary Connolly of Syracuse became first vice president. Mrs Mary FE Costello of Brooklyn and Mrs Edward Roger of Erie were re elected supreme treasurer and supreme recorder respectively.
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N. J
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Catholic Church Extension Society
Monsignor Splaine
Boston
Cardinal O'Connell
New England
Extension Society
New York
Kate Mahoney
Troy
N. Y
Mary Connolly
Syracuse
Mary Marroff
Buffalo
Mary FE. Costello
Brooklyn
Edward Roger
Erie
Penn
Supreme Recorder
New Police Rules From Everett Mayor Mullen
Everett officials unveil strict police rules requiring full uniforms on duty patrols and court prosecutions by officers. Officials must be on duty at all times, travel to court by street car, and use the department buggy solely for official business.
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Mullen
Everett
Border clash near Mission rocks border patrol post
About 500 shots were exchanged between American border patrol and unidentified Mexicans at Ojo de Agua eight miles southwest of Mission. No American casualties reported. two or three Mexicans seen fall. Engagement began around 11 a m and ended at 5 p m with Mexicans withdrawing. reinforcements under Sergeant J C Henderson responded as firing started.
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Texas
Rio Grande
Ojo de Agua
Amarvlanne Mare Wadar
Corporal Kent
J. C. Henderson
Monsignor John O’Brien Dies in East Cambridge Parish
The rector of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in East Cambridge died last night. Monsignor John O’Brien had served the parish for many years and was a prominent local religious leader. The obituary notes his death at 9 and records his long tenure and community service.
Death of Monsignor John O'Brien East Cambridge rector
The Right Rev Monsignor John O'Brien rector of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus East Cambridge died at the church rectory on Sixth street at 5 50 last night after a long illness. He served as pastor for more than 44 years and was beloved by both old and young parishioners who called him Father John. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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John O’brien
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
East Cambridge
Sixth Street
O’brien
Arch
Father John
Irish born Monsignor O'Brien long-serving priest
Monsignor O'Brien, born in Garран james Ireland, came to the United States in 1850. He was ordained in 1868 at St. Joseph's Seminary Troy and served in Concord Lexington East Cambridge and finally built a noted parish. He published Sacred Heart Review starting 1888 and was elevated to monsignor in 1909.
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Imogeela
Cloyne
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N. Y
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Hartford
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Middlesex Probate Court
George Hayward
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Sacred Heart Review
Francis G. Peabody
Harvard University
Mechanics’ Building
Cardinal O’connell
Brookline Woman Sues For Lost Husband
Mrs Blanche E Alexander of Brookline files a 10000 suit against Mrs Dorothy C L Perry of Newton alleging alienation of her husband Charles A Alexander’s affections. An attachment for 10000 is recorded in Cambridge registry of deeds. Alexander, a Brookline clubman and leather merchant, faced a past accusation from Miss Gertrude Allen claiming he assaulted her at a Massachusetts Avenue house.
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Brookline
Dorothy C. L. Perry
Newton
Cambridge
Perry
Massachusetts Avenue
Alexander
Auto hits and kills woman in Dorchester scene
Anna Peterson of 1147 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester was struck by an automobile on Centre Street near the Arborway Jamaica Plain about 10 15 p m and died at City Hospital. The car owned by Benjamin B Brody 35 High Street Dedham and driven by his father Louis K Brody is held on manslaughter charges.
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Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester
Centre Street
Arborway
Jamaica Plain
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High Street
Dedham
Louis K. Brody
Brody
Will Probe Poison Court Plaster Plot
Kansas City July 19 Federal officials were given blank authority from the Attorney General to pursue the alleged poisoning court plaster plot. No concrete evidence has been found and two of the three men arrested were released.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Washington
Poteon Court
Fred Robinson
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