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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1913

Page

17

Directors resign from Boston and Maine related to New Haven links

The article notes resignations of Theodore N. Vail William Skinner and Alexander Cochrane as interlocking directors with the New Haven. It also reports Granby shipping 490 pounds of blister copper on September 1 859 and producing 1 824 659 pounds of fine copper.

Theodore N. Vail William Skinner Alexander Cochrane New Haven Boston «& Maing Granby

Dividends Declared by Major Companies

Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe declares quarterly 4 percent on common stock payable December 1 to record holders as of October 31. Miami Copper pays 50 cents a share quarterly on November 15 to record holders November 1. Sierra Pacific Electric declares 1.50 dollars on preferred stock payable November 1 to record holders. Houghton County Electric Light pays 75 cents on preferred and 6.24 dollars on common payable November 1 to record holders October 15. Federal Trust Company pays 3 dollars semi-annually on common, payable November 1 to record holders October 24.

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company Ser Miami Copper Company Sierra Pacific Electric Company Houghton County Electric Light Company Federal Trust Company

Menus and Recipes for Company Dinners Tonight

The Cooking page lists menus for company dinners and specially selected recipes for a variety of dishes to be featured in the next Sunday issue of the Post.

Next Sunday Hank the Hermit Post

Banking Statement of Capital Stock and Surplus

Capital stock surplus and net profits figures are listed for a bank with a breakdown of earned profits and circulation. Names include Lincoln Godfrey and Harry J Keser as Vice-President and Cashier with several assistant cashiers. The notice invites mercantile firms corporations banks and bankers to open accounts and states foreign exchange and letters of credit services.

Lincoln Godfrey Harry J. Keser Horace Fortescue William S Maddox David W. Stewart

San Antonio sells bonds to major firms. NYSE delists

San Antonio has sold 3,450,000 improvement bonds to Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago A B Leach & Co E H Rollins Sons Halsey Co Inc and Kountze Bros jointly. The New York Stock Exchange has stricken the list. Allis Chalmers 5 percent first mortgage bonds due 1936.

San Antonio Texas Continental & Commercial Just & Savings Bank of Chicago A. B. Leach & Co E. H. Rollins & Sons Halsey & Co., Inc Kountze Bros New York Stock Exchange Allis-Chalmers

Levi Woodbury Lord Dies in Nashua at 76

Levi Woodbury Lord a Civil War veteran died at St Josephs Hospital Nashua aged 76. He served as a navy engineer and joined Lt William B Cushing on the mission that blew up the rebel ram Albemarle. He captained the first tow steamer on the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth harbor and was native of South Berwick Maine.

Nashua N. H Levi Woodbury Lord St. Joseph's Hospital Navy William B. Cushing Piscataqua River Portsmouth Harbor South Berwick

Bond Market Mixed as New York Issues Lead Trading

The market stayed uncertain with New York City issues guiding activity including American Telephone convertibles and Erie convertibles. Totals showed daily sales at $1,374,009 with year to date around $2.389 billion, contrasting with prior periods and last year’s figures.

New York City Erie

3000 At Ball Wives Mingle With Boston Society

About 3900 attendees packed Symphony Hall for the 39th annual American Bankers Association convention social. Barrett Wendell led a large committee with hundreds of volunteers arranging dance cards, decorations, and a buffet supper in Horticultural Hall.

Symphony Hall American Bankers’ Association Barrett Wendell Lee, Higginson & Co Wendell Barrett Wendell, Jr W. A. Burnham, Jr Edgar C. Rust Robert Winsor, Jr Edwin R. Rooney John Heyer Henry Forbes Leonard Kl. Titus R. A. Gladwin C. H. Johnson Henry Skilton George H. Corey E. M. Richards Llewellyn D. Seaver Frederick C. Waite Horticultural Hall Massachusetts Avenue Gordon Abbott Thomas P. Beal Wilmot R. Evans Allan Forbes William A. Gaston George S. Mumford Henry Parkman Philip Stockton Eugene V. R. Thayer Daniel G. Wing

Tea at Brae-Burn Women of ABA Host Tea

An afternoon tea for ABA women runs today from 4 to 6 at Brae-Burn Country Club. Mrs James Jackson Jr Mrs Daniel G Wing and Mrs N P Hallowell head the committee with others assisting. Nearly 600 took automobile rides yesterday over Concord and Lexington tours. Tomorrow a Brookline Country Club tea will invite more guests with extra cars. Mrs Allan Forbes Mrs J A L Blake and Mrs George G Lee pour. Men are invited.

American Bankers’ Association Brae- Burn Country Club James Jackson, Jr Daniel G. Wing N. P. Hallowell Concord Lexington Country Club Brookline Allan Forbes J. A. L. Blake George GC. Lee

President presses currency bill to be law by December

Washington October 7 The administration currency bill and President Wilsons aim to enact it before December first dominated legislative activity. White House conferences signaled urgency to advance the measure and revealed a doubtful Senate committee stance stirring Democrats.

Washington Wilson White House Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Senate

Democrats move to make currency bill a party measure

At the White House discussions leaders argued for a Democratic caucus to push currency reform. Senators Owen and Kern favored making the bill a party matter, while Reed Hitchcock and O Gorman urged full consideration. Fowler attacked the bill and proposed a bank note asset system with a government gold reserve. Simmons pressed for early end to hearings and swift reporting.

Clarke Senate Kern Lewis Owen Banking and Currency Committee Ollie James Kentucky White House Senate Banking and Currency Committee Reed Hitchcock O'Gorman Charles M. Fowler House Aldrich-Vreeland Congress Roosevelt Wilson Fowler Simmons

Death takes Ben J Altman prominent New York merchant

Benjamin Altman president of B Altman Co died at his Fifth Avenue home aged over 70. His art collection including Rembrandts, Velasquez portraits of the King and Olivares, and Fra Filippo Lippi’s Madonna and Child were noted as major holdings. He was a bachelor with no club memberships.

New York Benjamin Altman B. Altman & Co Fifth Avenue Thirty-fourth Thirty-fifth Streets Altman Rembrandts Rembrandt Titus Velasquez Spain Olivares

Investigation of Street Work Starts

The finance committee of the Newton Board of Aldermen and the comptroller of accounts will begin today an investigation of the expenditures in the street department during the past year. The order aims to determine if poor judgment and business methods are used in that department, as charged by Alderman Richardson.

Newton Board of Aldermen Comptroller of Accounts Richardson

Hampden Railroad Bond Issue Hearing Reopened

The Hampden Railroad Company sought approval for a $2,500,000 bond issue before the Public Service Commission. Counsel F T Hammond opposed approval, arguing the road’s construction was wasteful extravagance and would be exposed in evidence.

Hampden Railroad Company Public Service Commission F. T. Hammond

Public hearing on Hampden rail line costs continues

Commissioner White challenges ICC findings while Public Service Commission delves into Hampden Railroad details. Attorney general’s view on legality is noted but not final for Commissioner Anderson. Edward C. Sherman cites cheaper locations but admits only superficial analysis. Hearing resumes today.

White Interstate Commerce Commission Public Service Commission Hampden Anderson Edward C. Sherman

Liquor dealer sued for divorce over desertion and support

Mrs. Ellen F. McNamee, who recently attached her husband John F. McNamee a West Indies liquor dealer for 20000 dollars, filed yesterday for divorce charging desertion and failure to provide for support.

Ellen F. McNamee John F. McNamee West Ind

Ball Player Weds Alice E Heffernan in Framingham

In Saxonville Framingham Miss Alice E Heffernan sister in law of Marty O Toole wed Harry L Norris a noted New England ball player. The mass at St George s Church was conducted by Rev Hugh Cleary. Mrs Norris is a keen baseball fan and Norris has played for Bridgeport in the Connecticut league and with International and New England teams.

Framingham Saxonville Alice E. Heffernan Marty O’toole Pittsburg Harry L. Norris New England Hugh Cleary St. George's Church Norris Bridgeport Mary Heffernan William Norris Philip Heffernan William Ward

Calendar for Today Dividend Dates and Meetings

Calendar items list books close and open dates with annuities and meetings. Includes Pitts Term W Transp, Cent & So Am Teleg, Old Dominion Co Me 1.25, Brazil Ry Chicago Alton mig, Electric Co mig, Green Co Pass Ry ann mtg, Minn St Louis ann mtg, North Pacific ann mtg, St Louis 8 W ann mtg, Toronto Paper Mfg com, Trinity Copper ann mtg, Westinghouse ann mtg, Amer Shipbuilding Boston Maine Boston Prov Central of Ga Maine Central Norfolk Southern Oregon Short Line Pacific Coast Co Procter & Gamble Western Union Payable to holders of record on this date.

North Pacific Erie T &T Sgn Nis Igo Beli T&t Balt & O Kwa Kchr& Mos Southern Ry Texas Co Tack Bush Terminal Lake Tax Sen Ee Lee Union Pac Ak Else Bsi Liggatt& M7s Liggett & M . Ee Union Pac Ig US Steel Sf Vermont Dies &O Ieee Manhattan Ry Cc B & Q Joint Tine Mily & Nor Pees Equit Tr Ctis Distillers Sc C North ‘Pacific Mk&t Mil & &T P Pitts U.S. Indus. al Old Domin. Co Brazil Chic Alton Ann Mig Elec. Co Green Amer Boston & Maine Boston & Prov Central of Ga Maine Central Norfolk Southern Oregon Short Line Pacific Coast Co Procter & Gamble Western Union Tel

Chance to field top center fielder in AL before campaign

Joe Vila reports in the New York Sun that Chance will enter his next campaign with a premier center fielder from the American League in the lineup. The text clarifies the choice is not Ty Cobb.

Joe Vila New York Sun Chance Ty Cobb

Wireless on all ships carrying passengers proposed for safety talks

Washington reports the American delegation to the London safety at sea conference will push wireless apparatus on all foreign trade ships with five or more aboard. The recommendation targets passenger and crew safety ahead of the November 12 meeting.

Washington London

Also Mentioned on This Page

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