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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1914

Page

14

London May reopen before November 4 says Briton advisor

Sir George Paish of the London Statist and Mr Blackett of the British treasury say a reopening of the London Stock Exchange may occur before Nov 4, with the moratorium lifted by then. They expect limited foreign liquidation and note U.S. owes England about 200 to 250 million dollars as cotton exports help balance.

George Paish London British Treasury Jondo Stock Exchange Blackett Sir George London Exchange George New York Stock Exchange United States England London Stock Exchange

Dividend Notices for Cape Breton Electric Company

Notice to stockholders that Cape Breton Electric Company Limited declares a 5.00 per share preferred dividend and a 3.1 per share common dividend. Dividends payable to holders of record October at the transfer agents Bone & Webster.

Cape Breton Electric Company Limi Sydney Neva “Yin Aes Cay Bea He Common Pany, Limited Hays

Financial notes and market updates from the week

Tremont Trust extends Saturday hours to 1 pm deposits. Copper exports for the week ending Oct 15 total 5160 tons, and 9450 tons since Oct 1, below last year's pace. Old Colony Trust adds George Abbott to its protective mortgage bonds committee. Various bond quotes and yields, bank dividends, and rail notes funding noted. Wheat exports for week ending Oct 16 rise to 5.274 million bushels United States and Canada, with July 1 to date exports at 109.389 million bushels and remaining export surplus 258 million.

George Abbott Old Colony Trust Company Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton General C. H. Sabin Harry Bronner S. L. Fuller J. H. McClement Gordon Abbott United States Canada

Money Markets and Sub Treasury Gains Reported

The report lists current Boston quotations for Oct 16 including loans 6 percent and up, broker and customer rates, and commercial paper at 7 percent plus. It notes Sub-Treasury operations yielded a net gain of about 7.9 million yesterday, with total gains since Friday at 1.0 million, alongside exchange figures and bullion values.

Boston Stock Exchange New York BOLAT Treasury SRB ENGI

Candidates Withdraw From Fight Amid Nominations End

Very little change in the lists of terminations was revealed as the 3 o'clock deadline passed for withdrawal of nominations from the primaries, leaving most candidates effectively unchanged.

Withdrawals reshuffle ballots in Massachusetts races

A long list of withdrawals from various parties and districts is reported, with vacancies filled by new candidates such as Arthur Howard in Salem and William H. Sargent in Boston. Protests on nominations surface in multiple districts, while a Beethov en Eroica performance and conduct by Dr. Mack are reviewed amid civic matters and ballot law actions.

Albert J. Orem Sharon Arthur Howard Salem A. Piatt Andrew Gloucester Suffolk Ray Ells Boston James A. Hart Essex Alonzo P. Grinnell Lynn William H. Sargent Francis D. O'Donnel Middlesex John C. Taylor Camridge Dukes Arthur W. Davis Chilmark James B. Doyle Malden Richard KE. Hersom Everett St. Norfolk Moses H. McGaughey Braintree Howard Avery Franklin—Martin Neipp Montague Berkshire Charles J. Edgar Unr North Adams Progressive Party Benjamin C. Lane Bristol Walter FE. Bassett Taunton Hollis O. Thomas Winthrop Waldo E. Boardman James K. Tweedie Cambridge Seth KE. Eaton Dorchester Franklin County Michael J. Carey Turners Falls Daniel J. Murphy Lawrence Henry F. R. Dolan Republican City Committee Edwin F. Stickney Second Middlesex Ballot Law Commission Secretary of State Alfred Santosuosso Maurice G. Donahue Holyoke Hampden Santosuosso Vincent Brogna Donahue Arthur G. Greaney Brahms Beethoven

Symphony Orchestra Brilliant Rendition At Boston Hall

The Boston Symphony Orchestra under conductor Karl Muck gave a remarkable public rehearsal in Symphony Hall. The absence of a soloist let the orchestra shine, earning cordial reception from an anxious audience concerned about the ensemble and its leadership.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Karl Muck Symphony Hall

Forming Independent Rock Island Committee Forms Opposition

N L Amster announces an appeal win will allow bondholders to unite and intervene in a foreclosure sale. He criticizes Wallace committee plans that delay stock distribution, argues bondholders should pool deposits and receive pro rata stock immediately rather than prolong control by Reid Moore interests.

N. L. Amster Rock Island Wallace Committee Mayer Reid-Moore

Local Card Market Fluctuates After Assessments

Oct 16 report shows a return to activity with over 9000 shares trading. Atlanta Goldfield rises to 21 cents while Davis Daly falls to 60 cents after a 25 cent assessment since July. Nevada Douglas hits a new low at 50 cents, 1 cent under last night, and Ohio Copper slides 19 cents to 15 cents. Detailed fluctuations follow a second assessment paid.

Atlanta Goldfield Davis Daly Nevada

Foreign Exchange Rates Steady Across Cables and Currencies

The foreign exchange market closed with Sterling at 4.99 for cables and 4.98 for demand, up 3-4 cents from Thursday. Guilders quoted at 423-4 for checks and 421-8 for cables. Amsterdam remittances carried a 4 percent premium versus 2 percent for sterling. Francs at 5.05, 1-2 on checks and 5.0 on cables, while Marks ranged 24-4 to 21-4 for checks and cables.

Sterling Exchange Strong Amsterdam

Bigelow Hartford Carpet Consolidation

The final steps in the consolidation of the Hartford Carpet Corporation and the Bigelow Carpet Corporation have been completed under the name Bigelow Hartford Carpet Company. Officers include R P Perkins president A J Higgins vice president George J Perkins treasurer and G S Squires secretary. The board lists many Boston men with directors R P Perkins F G Webster Thomas P Beal F P Fairbanks Robert Winsor Thomas L Manson H H Skinner George K E Perkins Neal Rantoul W Goodwin H G Robinson William Endicott Jr Charles W Bosworth A K Higgins and G Squires.

Hartford Carpet Corporation Bigelow Carpet Corporation Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Company R P. Perkins A. J. Higgins George J. Perkins G. S&s. Squires Boston R. P. Perkins F. G. Webster Thomas P. Beal F. P. Fairbanks Robert Winsor Thomas L. Manson H. H. Skinner George KE. Perkins Neal Rantoul W. Goodwin H. G. Robinson William Endicott, Jr Charles W. Bosworth A. K. Higgins G. §. Squires

Dun Sees It in Weekly Review of Trade Outlook

R G Dun & Cos Weekly Review reports improving financial conditions but uneven trade across sectors. Activity rises in some lines due to war demand while others show weakness from reduced wages and profits. Iron and steel operate near half capacity. builders cut over 20 percent. railroads earnings fall. conservatism grows. money and exchange improve. US failures total 351. Canadian failures 52.

New York R. G. Dun & Cos Iron and Steel United States Canada

London Money Markets Report Amid Weak Rates

London reports weak discount rates at 23 4 percent for two months bills and 21 8 percent for three months. Call money stood at 1 percent. Bank of England light on premoratorium bills. Silver fell 1 4d to 221 84. About £700 000 in postponed interest on loans paid by London Stock Exchange members. Street trading brisk with traffic support. Local railway shares irregular. Canadian Pacific at 1663 4.

London Bank of England Wondon Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific

Bankers Raise Boston Bonds Yield On Unsold Issues

Boston city bond syndicate marked down the price of recent issue bonds to 41 4 per cent up to 1994 maturity. Bankers found strong demand, placing about half a million of the issue. Original offering ranged 3.4 to 3.79 per cent for bonds maturing 1915 to 1917. The last issue was among city’s largest at 6,558,000. None of the 45 year sinking fund or later serials up to 1924 has dropped in price. Syndicate will hold until market improves.

City of Boston City of Boston Gg Europe

$150,000,000 Cotton Pool A Practical Success

Washington reports that Festus J. Ware's plan for a 150 million cotton loan is practical. Over 125 million has been secured with more in sight.

Washington Festus J. Ware

Go Through Ladder Shows Young Women Demonstrating Flexibility

The scene at Posse Gymnasium features Miss Genevieve Burns of Roxbury descending the ladder on the left and Miss Alice Rolicheck of East Islip, L I., ascending on the right, illustrating how the exercise develops grace.

Posse Gymnasium Genevieve Burns Roxbury Alice Rolicheck East Islip L. I

Baroness Posse Opens New Gymnastics Program

Baroness Posse of the Posse School of Normal Gymnastics inaugurates a new departure in exercises that enhance flexibility and grace, broadening training methods for gymnasts.

Baroness Posse The Posse School of Normal Gymnastics

Ladder exercise training gains attention at Beacon Street gym

A three section ladder hangs in the Beacon Street gym where over 100 girls daily perform a demanding exercise that involves climbing upright then descending headfirst. The routine, popular among leading teachers, strengthens almost all muscles and especially the chest, with races to boost proficiency.

Beacon Street

Smith Hall Wins In Freshman Meet At Soldiers Field

Smith Hall, Harvard’s largest freshman dormitory, won the first inter dormitory track meet in heavy rain at Soldiers Field. Smith Hall scored 611.2 points, Standish Hall 461.2, Gore 41. The meet aimed to spur track participation next spring. Powers and Donovan showed promising sprinters. President Lowell was marshal but couldn't attend due to the weather.

Smith Hall Harvard Soldiers Field Standish Hall Gore Powers Donovan Lowell

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