Marine Conference Advances Rules on Sidelights and Speed
The International Marine Conference resumed in Washrneton with amendments on green and red sidelights placement and a requirement for moderate speed in fog mist snow or heavy rain. The U S steamer Despatch will test sound signals in Chesapeake Bay and report results to the conference.
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Washrneton
International Marine Conference
Steve King
Germany
Fred Verney
Siam
G. D. Rich
United States
Hall
Great Britain
Flood
Norway
Committee On Lights
Fleed
Verney
Sieve- King
Gama
Brazil
Sieve-King
Sieveing
Franklin Ruted
Goodrich
Halli
Despatch
Cowles
Chesapeake Bay
Conference
Many Railroads Interested in Petroleum Case
Washington November 14 the Interstate Commerce Commission heard that George Rice's complaint against Union Pacific and others raises questions of broad railroad interest. Key issues include petroleum product classification versus cotton seed oil and other oils, tank car return rates, deductions for petroleum in tank cars, deductions for gasoline, and carload versus less than carload ratings. The commission ordered notices sent to about 140 carriers to allow full hearing.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
George Rice
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Appeals Board Hearing On Tax Assessments At State House
State Board of Appeals held a hearing at the State House yesterday morning for corporations appealing tax commissioner assessments. The session resumes today to continue consideration.
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State Board of Appeals
State House
Hollings Patent Extension Lamp Promises Cheerful Home Light
The soft mellow light of the Hollings patent extension lamp brightens homes. Sold by R. Hollings & Co. at 647 Washington Street beside Adams House.
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Hollings
R. Hollings & Co
Washington Street
Adams House
Merchants and Ministers Dine at Parker House in Boston
About fifty people gathered in the Parker House dining hall for a Boston Merchants' Club dinner honoring clergymen from the city and vicinity. Speakers included Rev. Dr. Schindler and Rev. Dr. Brooks, with remarks on trade, public spirit, wealth, and the future role of merchants in society.
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Boston Merchants’ Club
Parker House
Richard Briggs
Calef
William F. Warren
J. P. Bodfish
Philip 5. Moxom
Briggs
Dr. Schindler
Schindler
Herford
Brooks
Boston
Dr. Herrick
E. A. Horton
Wiliam Lawrence
Longwood
Savage
Associated Charities of Boston Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Associated Charities of Boston held its afternoon meeting at the Charitable Building on Chardon Street with Rupert Treat Paine presiding. Reports show income of 15,937 and 767 volunteer visitors aiding 1618 families, but 303 remain in need. An election slate was declared elected and a nominating committee appointed for next year. A public meeting at Tremont Temple is set for November 21 with notable speakers including Mayor Hart and Rev. Phillips Brooks.
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Associated Charities of Boston
Chardon Street
Rupert Treat Paine
George A. Goddard
Darwin ¥. Ware
Zilpha LD. Smith
Robert H. Bancroft
Charles F. Dole
Copley Greene
Richard ©. Humphreys
Marion C. Jackson
Robert ‘Treat Paine
Glendower Evans
James J. Putnam
F. R. Morse
Abby
Howes
Robert 5
Associated Charities
Tremont ‘Temple
Hart
Alfred S. White
Brooklyn
Philip. Moxon
Phillips Brooks
Street Railways Report Reveals Diversified City Networks
Annual reports from most street railway firms show varied fortunes. Lynn & Boston carried 10,380,318 passengers across 1,692,877 miles with 228 cars and 896 horses, paying 8 percent dividends on $400,000 capital. Other firms like Worcester Consolidated and Brockton report mixed results, while East Middlesex and Boston & Revere Electric show deficits or no dividends. Total property values and incomes are listed for each, detailing debts, additions to property, and employee counts.
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West End
Lynn & Boston Company
Worcester Consolidated
Brockton Street Railway
East Middlesex
Boston & Revere Electric
Naumkeag
Salem
West End Street Railway Holds Annual Meeting and Elects Board
The West End Street Railway Company held its yearly meeting at the Meiona with President Whitney presiding. A directors’ report was read and a brief speech on electric motor cars followed. New directors were elected replacing several prior members.
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West End Street Railway Company
Meiona
Whitney
Messrs
Henry M. Whitney
Isaac T. Burr
Eustace C. Fitz
E. D. Agree
E.S. von Yerees
Cs O. Foster
Samuel Little Henry D Ryde
Money Market Steady Amid Higher Bond and Rail News
The Boston money market shows steady demand with the Clearing House rate unchanged. General loans range 4 to 6 percent, with call loans 4 to 6.5 percent. Exchange totals in Boston and New York fall versus last year as Atchison plan deposits rise and various rail stocks move, while copper and land trusts shift on market optimism.
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Boston
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
New Orleans
Charleston
Savannah
Secretary of the Treasury
Pereira Exchange
London
Atchison
Boston Stock Exchange
Commonwealth Land Trust
Francis A. Osborn
Robert M. Morse
Lewis William ‘Appan, Jr
Milk Street
Beacon Street
Messrs
Zosthwick
Reinhart
Atlantic & Pacific
California
Missouri Pacific Roads
Union Pacific-Northwestern Alliance
Chicago & West Michigan
Detroit, Lansing & Northern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago, Burrington & Northern
Pullman PalacesCar
Wisconsin Central
Wisonsin Central
Fitchburg
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Old Colony
Asa A. Breed
Philip A. Chase
Lynn
William R. Pearmain
Chelsea
William Spracue
John Reed
Thomas P. Proctor
EK. Francis Oliver
John J. Bartlett
Charles H. Newhall
M. P. Clough
A. A. Mower
Lyon
A. F. Breed
E. F. Oliver
E. ©. Foster
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad
Frenchman’s Bay Land Company
Boylston Street Land Company
Lancaster Mills declares $20 per share dividend
The Lancaster Mills Company announces a dividend of twenty dollars per share. The North Pennsylvania Railroad Company also plans a quarterly dividend of two percent.
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Lancaster Mills Company
North Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fac Endennn
Atchison Reorganization Information Issued to Bondholders
Paine, Webber & Co announces reorganization details for Atchison bonds. Stockholders may inquire about new securities and exchange values at 52 Devonshire St Boston. Rights expire November 15. bonds may be deposited by that date. The firm recommends buying Atchison bonds at current prices and notes profit potential in the new mortgage and income issues.
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Atchison
Paine, Webber & CO
Devonshire ST
Koston
Ay Bell Feu
Aw T
Atlantic & Pacific
A. C
K. C
Rutland
So. Kaa
Texas
Boston Land
Boston
W.t
Payson Land
San Diego Land
West Andre
Wollaston Land
Cal & Dec
Mont
Kearsarge
Eusss A
Ohare
Fitchburg
A. T
F.S
Florence & el Dorado
N. M
Pueblo & Ark
Val
Sonora
Kansas
Do Inc
Kan
West
Wis
Cent, Inc
Bell Tel
Weer
Lamson
Frenchman’s Bay
West End
Ve Atlantic
Bos. & Ao
Cal. & Hee
Franklin Eeeree
Osceola
Quincey
Santa Fe
Tvac Central
Masaaeseeee
Bi“ C
B.&q
EE Astern
Icsceees
Edison Phono
Fort Wayne
Elec
Diinois Steel
Thomson-li
Ae Thom
Europ
Weiding
Mining Companies New York Stock Sales November 14
New York stock sales for November 14 report total daily volume of 265,900 shares. The list details shares traded, opening high low and closing prices for each mining company, compared with yesterday's close.
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New York
San Francisco
Cal
Alta
Best & Belcher
Ene
Ophir
Hale & Norcross
Union
Financial market summary on New York trading day
Money on call eased to 5 6 percent with late offer at 5. Prime mercantile paper 542 742. Bar silver 94. Sterling quiet with 60 day bills at 4.803 and demand 4.84. Government and railroad bonds steady. Stocks quiet until afternoon rise with Oregon Transcontinental leading advances. Sugar, St. Paul, Jersey Central gain. Southern stocks strongest, trusts active except Cotton Oil. Close firm at day’s high. railroad bonds light volume.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Louisville & Nashville
New England
Oregon
Richmond & West Point
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Financial market summary from London and Paris
London markets show Consols at 971-16 for money and 973-16 for account with U S bonds at 13042 and various equities including Atlantic and Great Western at 347% and Canadian Pacific at 74%8. Bank of England bullion fell £277,000, reserve ratio rises to 41.41 percent. Paris weekly Bank of France reports gold down 1.8 million francs and silver down 2.225 million francs.
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London
United States
Atlantic & Great Western
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Illinois Central
St. Paul
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
Paris
Bank of England
Ilinois Central
Cloth Market Steady in Fall River
The Print Cloth Market in Fall River remains unchanged and firm at 3% for 64s spots and futures. Sellers hold for better prices as fair sales continue.
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Fall River
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Ames of Massachusetts
Oliver Ames announces a statewide Thanksgiving Day on Thursday November 28 1889. The proclamation urges reverence for divine aid gratitude and neighborly cheer as Massachusetts marks the harvest season and upbuilds the republic in Boston at the Council Chamber dated October 23 1889 with Secretary Henry B Perace.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Oliver Ames
Commonwealth
Executive Council
Republic
Sorich
Council Chamber
Boston
United States of America
Henry B. Perace
God Save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Salvation Oil Dominates Cough Syrup Market at 26 Cents
Contrary to common belief Solomon did not discover the Dr Bull formula Salvation Oil leads a crowded field with no rivals priced at 26 cents.
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Solomon
Dr. Bull
Salvation Oil
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Thomas Leavitt
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A. A. Bent
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Messrs. Drexel, Morgan & Co
Boston Steam Heating Company
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Franklin
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New York Metal Exchange
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W. P. Rice
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Denison Land & Investment Company
Fort Payne
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ALBYA
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Summit
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Union Pacific
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Eastman Car
Lamson Stote Ser. Co
Pullman Pace Car Co
Cotton Oil Trust
Pneumatic Tool Co
Bay State Gas
Burton
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Ilinois Steel
Mt. Desert & KE Fast Shore
Malden Electric Co
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Sugar Refineries Co
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William Montgomery
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Best & el
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Homestake
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