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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1891

Page

6

Points Overruled Bond Investment Companies

Senators stigmatize investment companies as gambling concerns in a debate on finance measures. Thayer's amendment was adopted signaling a setback for related reform. No hope of resurrection remains for the grade crossing bill as published.

Pensions for Old Policemen and Rail Bill Debates

Massachusetts House debates pensions for Boston police and the railroads tax bill substitute. Talks center on retirement ages for policemen, pension levels, and municipal funding. Senate considers fraternal beneficiary rules and railroad crossing safety, with votes and amendments shaping future readings.

Boston Police McNary Suffolk Senate Board of Police Commissioners City of Boston Board of Health

Relics of Earlier Years at Massachusetts Historical Society

The Massachusetts Historical Society held a stated meeting with Dr. George E. Ellis presiding. A donor list and last meeting record were read, and a committee including Rev. Dr. Young and Rev. Dr. Alexander was named to publish the ensuing year's Proceedings. Various letters, memoirs, and notices were discussed, including a 1631 widow’s letter, Fort Dummer papers, a 1760 enlistment return, and a memoir of President James Walker.

Massachusetts Historical Society George E. Ellis Edward J. Young Alexander, McKenzie Charles C. Smith Canfield Worcester Perkins Rh. C. Winthrop, Jr Winthrop Francis Higginson John Winthrop Thomas Hooker Cambridge Hooker Society Egbert C. Smyth John Stoddard William Everett House of Commons Coalition Ministry W. H. Whitmore Increase Mather Joseph Emmes Prince Library Oliver W. Holmes, Jr Devens Octavius_ Bb. Brothingham James Walker

Union Pacific earnings and market note spread across reports

The Boston and New York markets show scarce loans with rates around 5 to 6 percent. Union Pacific detailed earnings for March and Q1, including breakdowns by branches and total system figures, with rising deficits in some lines and overall operating costs around current year levels.

Inc Oregon Short Line Utah Northern Wales Ian Oregon Railway & Navigation Union Pacific Denver & Gulf ST. Joseph & Grand Island Dhlareh Union Pacific System Montana Union Teavenworth Topeka & Southwestern Manhattan Alma & Burlingame Marceh Gross Ross

Last Meeting Of Eastern Kindergarten Assn On Mental Growth

The Eastern Kindergarten Association held its final meeting of the season at the English High School yesterday afternoon. Professor Royce of Harvard spoke on Mental Growth, covering contrasts between mind study, mind as organized interest, twofold mental interest, and growth processes. A diagram of life illustrated reflex activity and the roles of imitation and appreciation in education.

Eastern Kindergarten Association Royce Harvard University

Savin Hill Yacht Club Elects Seven New Members

At the Savin Hill Yacht Club meeting last evening seven new members were elected. Motions on classification and sailing recusations were referred to the Regatta Committee. The club adopted the measurement system in use among the Rhode Island Fall hiver and Atlantic Clubs.

Savin Hill Yacht Club Rhode Island Fall Hiver Atlantic

Dividend entries for various firms and quarterly shares

A list of stock dividends and quarterly or monthly share payments from multiple companies. Entries include Boston & Maine, Calumet and Hecla, Essex Telegraph and Telephone, Fort Wayne Pride, Jackson County, Lancaster Mills, Lowell Machine Shop, Pennsy Railroad, Pullman Car Co, Thomson-Houston Electric, Wheeling and Lake Erie RR, and others with dates mainly in May or June.

J Seapossnanke Adjustable Shoe Co Calumet & Hecla Jcee & Sek Foesixe Co Eris Telegraph & Telephone Essex Co Fort Wayne Dunerase Co Jackson Co Londonderry Lithia Spring Water Co Lancaster Mills Lowell Machine Shop Mancissten Suck Factory Mazeppa Mining CO Mercantile Fine & Marine Ins Co Nexts Pennsylvania RR Pullman Car Co Thomson-Housston Electric Wheeling & Lake Exile RR

Market closes heavy with few gains except cordage rise

In forenoon trading was erratic but later sharp. The market ended largely near last night’s figures with little notable movement. Cordage led with a 144 rise while railroad bonds were quiet to dull but stronger. Total business for the day reached $733,000. last prices were generally best.

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Westinghouse Reorganization Stockholders Invitation 1891

Stockholders urged to participate in pending reorganization by depositing shares with Mercantile Trust Company at 2 Broadway New York. Instructions include signing a transfer and receiving negotiable certificates of deposit. meetings and agreements available at August Belmont Co New York Lee Higginson Co Boston and Pittsburgh offices with board resolutions and circulars.

Mercantile Trust Company Broadway New York Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company August Belmont & CO LEE, Higginson & CO State Street Boston Pittsburgh Board of di

New York May 14 Market Report Shows Day’s Upswing Then Reversal

Money on call ranged 3 to 4 percent with last loan at 8 and 3 closing offered. Government and railroad bonds were dull and steady while stocks advanced early led by St Paul Sierra and Sugar. After 2 pm prices slipped, though some leaders rebounded on large buying orders, with overall dull, heavy finish and notable gains in Missouri Pacific Cordage Lackawanna and Wheeling & Lake Erie. News of ship gold and London demand hinted at foreign buying, as Argentines and Portuguese expectations supported U S silver demand.

Massachusetts House Barrett Wilson Boston Kittredge Messrs Mellen Worcester and Quincy West End Commonwealth Stopford Essex Senate House Massachusetts Nutter Plymouth Haggerty Worcester Shayer Gilman Middlesex Pinkerton West Suffolk Thayer Lawuily Insurance Department J. Champlin Insurance Commissioner Eee New York Sub-Treasury London Bank of England Paris Wall Street Sub- Treasury Gould Ss. Paul Russia Buenos Ayres Prime Minneapolis & St. Louis Iowa Minnesota Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis & Omaha Dakota Nebraska Kentucky Illinois Boston News Kansas Union Pacific Boston Stock Exchange Mr. Whitney Metropolitan Street Railway Company Edison Phonographic Toy Bell Boston & Montana Company Mountain View Colusas Harris Lloyd Calumet & Hecla Lake Superior Alumet & Hecla Company Hecla Calumet Frontenac Cardiff Coal & Iron Company Enterprise San Diego American Straw Board Chicago Gas Company Chicago Mexican Telephone Company Roberts Colgate W. French Smith James Cooney, Jr W. A. Paine Messrs. Paine, Webber & Co W. H. Harrington Michigan Union Pacific System Dillon Mink Chemical National Bank Eben Howard Gay Messrs N. W. Harris & Co Eben C. Stanwood Barnard & Stanwood Messrs. Gay & Stanwood Devonshire Street American Cotton Oil Company New York Stock Exchange Edison General Electric Denver & Rio Grande Improvement Wheeling & Lake Erie Chicago & Eastern Ilinois General Consolidated Cleveland Cincinnati ST. Louis Inc Flint & Pere Marquette Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange St. Paul Chicago Gas Burlington Geverall Ckawanna Argentine Portugal United States England Missouri Pacific Cordage Lackawanna Wheeling & Lake Dries

Bank of England rate hike and market summaries

London reports Bank of England raises discount rate from 4 to 4 1/2 percent. Open market discounts at 4 1/2 percent for bills. Bond and stock quotes include U S dollar at 48 12 54, Canada Pacific at 73 58, Mexican central new at 44.74. Bullion holdings rise 458000 pounds in a week. reserve ratio climbs to 34.98 percent. Paris notes 3 percent rentes at 2 francs 85 centimes. Paris weekly Bank of France gold up 14 375,000 francs and silver 1 925,000 francs.

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