Western Telephone Company Emerges In Erie Market Shift
The Erie Telephone reorganizes as Western Telephone Company. In Boston and New York markets on January 23 the stock list shows modest gains for Erie and related utilities, with new Erie Telephone preferred trading around 93 to 94 and common near 30. Metals and rail issues such as Copper Range, Dominion Coal, Osceola, Wolverine, and Metropolitan Street Railway move within small ranges as market activity remains dull but slightly firmer during forenoon trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Telephone
Boston
Dominion Coal
Michigan
Osceola
Wolveine
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Anaconda
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Erie
Erie First
Louisville
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
United States Steel
Metropolitan Street Railway
Northwestern
Cleveland
D. C
Manhattan
Amalgamated
Missouri Pacific
St. Law and
Adirondack
Peoria and Pastern
Great Northern
New York Cotton Futures Open Steady with Mixed Prices
Cotton futures in New York opened steady with January at 7.84 cents and February through November showing gains and dips. Prices listed include March 7.95, April 8.00, May 8.01, June 8.02, July 8.05, August 7.89, September 7.60, and October 7.61 cents, with November incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erie Telephone to be renamed Western Telephone
London reports Bank of England discount rate cut to 3.25 percent and hints of market short interest. Erie railroad directors keep 3 percent dividend on first preferred. Rumors swirl about Erie Telephone reorganizing as Western Telephone and possible bond issue by Erie railroad amid merger chatter with Hamburg America line.
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London
Bank of England
Erie Railroad
Offered dividend paying securities for sale list
A historical list of offered dividend paying securities subject to sale includes stocks and bonds from banks mills and utilities. Items mention Appleton National Bank Lowell Trust Co Old Lowell Nat Bank Prescott Nat Bank Traders Nat Bank Union Nat Bank Bigelow Carpet Co Hamilton Mfg Lowell Hosiery Massachusetts Cotton Mills Merrimack Mfg Massachusetts Elec Middlesex Woolen American Woolen Highland Club Bonds Vesper Country Club Bonds West End Boston and Lowell Boston & Maine R R American Tel and Tel New England Tel Lowell and Andover R R Lowell Electric Light Co Whittier Millis Ga Wamesit National Bank Lowell Gas Light Co among others with assorted numbers and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Trust Co
Old Lowell Nat. Bank
Prescott Nat. Bank
Traders
Nat. Bank
Union
New
Nat. Bank, de
Merrimack Mfg, Co
Massachusetts
Middlesex Woolen Co
Highland Club
West End
Boston and Lowell
Boston & Maine R. R
Whittier Millis
Wamesit National Bank
Lowell Gas Light Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
Exchange Bank Ee
Suffolk Bank
Ess
Nesawense
First Bank
Cambridge
Hide & Leather Bank
Nasess Pupia Ion
Atlas Ban
Bunker Hill Bank
State Bank
Wias
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Bigelow Carpet Co
Conn & Pass Riv
Home Science Pub Co
Lawrence Gas Co
Sugar Resin Co
Dividend Policy And Yearly Earnings Details
The text states that earnings supported a higher payment if deemed wise. It notes a dividend balance of 2,823,157 dollars, or 4.4 percent on both preferred classes. Over five months to November 30, net rose by 1,340,840 dollars, enough to equal 1 percent on the common.
Bank names and financial listings with corporate notes
A fragmented listing shows multiple banks and companies with values, dividends, and assets. Entries mention Shawmut Bank Suffolk Bank liquidation, Boston Belting Co Merrimack Mfg Calumet & Hecla Mining Co Consol Rolling Stock Co and Tarkio Valley R with ex dividend notes and percentage figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aera’ Banke
Peditetede
Riaen Laeaee
Shawmut Bank
Bank of Commerce
Suffolk Bank
Washington Bank
Pacific Mills
Merrimack Mfg
Boston Belting Co
Franklin Co
Lewiston
Nashua & Lowell
Calumet & Hecla Mining Co
Consol Rolling Stock Co
Boston Little Circle Zinc Co
Merrimack Chemical Co
Tarkio Valley
Lamson Con
Dividend Declared by New England Telephone Directors
At a January meeting in 1992 the New England Telephone and Telegraph company declared a dividend of 1.50 dollars per share. Payment is set for Saturday February 15, 1902 to stockholders of record at close of business Friday January 31, 1902. Transfer books close February 1 to February 11, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone Company
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Woman Shot In Mill Is Discharged From Hospital
Miss Jennie Gagnon, wounded in the head on January 11 at an Amoskeag mill, was discharged from Sacred Heart Hospital. She said Annie Beaudry, who shot herself after, was clearly insane and denied rumors of a long standing quarrel over a young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Jennie Gagnon
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Annie Beaudry
Hospital of the Sacred Heart
Ex President Cleveland Duck-Shooting Trip Friends
Ex President Cleveland left Princeton for a southern hunting trip. He will hunt with Col. Be Benedict Bar Admiral Evans Gen Anson McCook and Herman May. The party heads to Georgetown South Carolina then to Col Alexander’s island home eighteen miles from the city. Cleveland shows regained health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
South
BE. C. Benedict
R. D. Evans
Anson G. McCook
Herman May
Georgetown
S. C
Col. Alexander
Copeland Daughter Weds Worcester Man In Home Ceremony
Miss Gertrude L. Copeland, daughter of Charles S. Copeland of 586 School street, married Wednesday morning to Herbert J. Lewis of Worcester. Rev. George F. Kenngett officiated at the bride's home in a small gathering. The couple will reside in Worcester after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude L. Copeland
Charles S. Copeland
School Street
Herbert J. Lewis
Worcester
George F. Kenngett
Bertha S. Copeland
Asbury Park
N. J
J. Wallace Fraser
R. Warren Johnston
Malcolm Alldrich
Everett
Page
Hurly Burly at Boston Music Hall Delights Audiences
Weber and Fields live show in Boston draws crowds with lively music comedy. The stock company delivers snappy action through polished performances with standout chorus, costumes, and scenery. The skit Way Up East spoof by male cast members proves exceptionally funny. new specialties promised next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber & Fields
Boston Music Hall
Boston
Richard Carle
Hopkins Cornetist Returns From Pan American Exposition
Miss Maude S Hopkins cornetist is at home after a long stay at the Pan American exposition in Buffalo and in New York City. Philip Stockton resigns as treasurer of Lowell Bleachery to become president of City Trust Company of Boston. Edward Lovering elected treasurer to fill the vacancy at a directors meeting. Lovering is son of Charles L Lovering treasurer of Massachusetts and Merrimack. Mrs J A Foisy returns from three week visit in Springfield Worcester and Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude S. Hopkins
Buffalo
New York City
Philip Stockton
Lowell Bleachery
City Trust Company of
Boston
Edward Lovering
Mr. Lovering
Charles L. Lovering
Massachusetts
Merrimack
Resolution on Scheepers and Geneva conventions debated
Washington Jan 22 Senate adoptions and Teller concurrent resolution urge humane treatment and Geneva protections for Commandant Scheepers of the Orange Free State army. Reports note death sentence carried out Jan 18. debate touches U.S. intervention and wartime humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Culbertson
Texas
Secretary of War
War Department
Philippine Islands
Teller
Scheepers
Orange Free State Army
South Africa
House of Representatives
Great Britain
United States
New York
Associated Press
Kitchener
Brine Transportation Faces Union Strike as Confrontation Grows
Boston January 22 The Brine Transportation Company became the central target of a strike by most master teamsters who refuse arbitration. Directors endorsed mediation efforts as clashes erupted on Congress Street and India Street with police escort aiding Brine teams toward South Boston stables amid hostile crowds and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State Board of Arbitration
R. 8
Brine Transportation Company
Wm. H. Lincoln
Chamer of Commercce
Chamber
South Boston
Congress Street Bridge
John Scott
India Street
Scott
George Whitty
Brine Company
Atantic Avenue
Summer Street Bridge
Bluecoats
Senators Debate Department of Commerce Bill
The bill to establish a department of commerce draws support from Quarles and Gallinger with a demand from business groups. A protest from Samuel Gompers against merging labor into the proposal is noted. The President pro tempore cites a labor letter as the Senate adjourns at 4.45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Department of Commerce
Quarles
Wis
Secretary of Commerce
Gallinger
Rye
Senate
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
House Rules Change Turns Up Debate on Philippines Policy
Washington January 22 opening of the session saw Daizell propose a rule to bar nonmembers and press from the House floor during sessions. The rule passed 103 to 27 as Democrats clashed over the Philippines policy affecting a Manila defense funding item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daizell
Penna
Committee On
Dalzell
Padgett
Tenn
United States
Philippines
House
Manila
Cannon
Richardson
Williams
Mississippi
DeArmond
Missouri
Appropriations Committee
Cummings
New York
Arch Duchess Renounces Austrian Throne in Vienna Ceremony
In Vienna on January 22 Arch-Duchess Elizabeth renounced all claims to the Austrian throne in view of her marriage to Prince Otho Von Windiseh Graetz. The oath was sung at noon in the palace privy council chamber before the Emperor, statesmen, and foreign diplomats. The Emperor gifted Elizabeth securities valued at 320000 pounds, an annual allowance of 50.09 pounds, jewelry worth 250000 pounds, a gold dinner service, and several residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Elizabeth
Otho von Windiseh- Graetz
Relatives of Connolly held on kidnapping charges
Dedham Jan 22 The relatives of Michael J Connolly Hyde Park accused of kidnapping him at his home and keeping him against his will at a Medford house were sent to Norfolk County Jail after a district court hearing. Defendants Mark Connolly Mary Frye Anthony Frye and Darby Keady pleaded not guilty bail set at 500 each. Connolly died six days after being returned home from the Fryes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Michael J. Connolly
Hyde Park
Medford
Norfolk County House of Correction
Mark Connoly
Michael
Mary Frye
Anthony Frye
Darby Keady
Readville Street
Connolly
Frye
Keady
Mr. Connolly
Devoe Lead and Zitc Paint Prolong Wear Compared to Oil Mix
A split test shows Devoe lead and Zitc paint lasting twice as long as a hand mixed lead and oil. Observers note durable finish and slower wear under standard use conditions, underscoring product superiority in longevity despite technique differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Merrimack Manufacturing declares 3 percent dividend
Merrimack Manufacturing Co announces Dividend No. 47 a 3 percent payout. The payment will be made at 68 State Street room 43 on Saturday February 1 1902 to stockholders of record at close of business January 9 1902. Charles L Lovering treasurer Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Charles L. Lovering
Boston
Mass
British Feats Reported From South Africa
Despatches from Johannesburg on January 21 describe General Methuen's night pursuit ending January 20 with a running eight mile fight that resulted in the capture of all Boer wagons and cattle and 24 Boers. General Bruce Hamilton conducted a night march toward Witbank on January 18 but found the Boer commander had abandoned the camp. 27 prisoners were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchenser
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Methuen
Boschpoort
Bruce Hamilton
Botha
Witbank
Marconi and Croker Sail for England Amid Sorrow
The American liner Philadelphia sailed for England with passengers Guglielmo Marconi the Italian wireless pioneer and Richard Croker the former Tammany leader. Marconi goes abroad to advance trans Atlantic experiments while Croker sails to Wantage to rest and oversee his Derby entrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
England
Guglielmo Marconi
Richard Croker
Marconi
Taramany
Patriotic Colored Men Celebrate Emancipation Eve
Colored residents and white allies plan a Memorial hall event Thursday to honor emancipation of four million souls. Speakers include Commander Charles Cowley of Post 2 and Grand Army men. Siegeant William H. Carney, wounded at Fort Wagner, will address the meeting along with Rev. John M. Greene Rev. A. E. Wilson and other clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Charles Cowley
William H. Carney
4Th Regiment
Col. Shaw
Fort Wagner
John M. Greene
D. D
A. E. Wilson
C. W. Huntington
D. C
William H. H. Rousseau
Union Colored Church
Cafebrin Headache Relief Sold by Druggists
Advertisement claims Cafebrin cures headaches and saves hours of saf ering. It is warranted to cure and sold by all druggists.
Shortage Alleged at Cincinnati Packing Firm
Theodore Braemer, secretary and treasurer of J. F. Schroth Packing Co., is accused of a large shortage from 16 thousand to 400 thousand dollars over more than two decades. Braemer and his wife have handed over estate to the Schroths, with detectives and an expert accountant probing books. The company handles over three million dollars yearly, Braemer earning up to forty dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Theodore Braemer
J. & F. Schroth Packing Co
Braemer
Schroths
John Schroth
Scroth
Munster
John H. Buttrick obituary in Grand Street
John H. Buttrick 72 died at home on Grand Street after a brief illness while at the F H Butler Co drug store where he was a part owner. He had been involved in various ventures including the Winthrop and Point Shirley railroad. He leaves a widow, a brother James G. Buttrick, and a sister Martha M. Buttrick. The Tuttle family sorrowfully notes the death of their grandchild, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur H. Tuttle, in the South on January 22, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Buttrick
Grand Street
F. H. Butler & Co
Winthrop
C. S. Tuttle
June Street
Arthur H. Tuttle
Funeral for Svante Pearson Held at Edson Cemetery
A large gathering attended the Brockton funeral of Svante Pearson. Services were at 2:30 p.m. in Edson cemetery chapel with Rev. John W. Eckman officiating. Floral tributes from many friends and relatives reflected the esteem for the deceased. Burial was conducted by Undertaker J. W. Brooks at Edson cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svante Pearson
Brockton
Edson
John W. Eckman
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Seaborg
Fred Sawten
W. L. Douglas Shoe Co
J. B. Sawtelle
Nicholas Pearson
Miles Pearson
Sophia Pearson
J. W. Brooks
L. K. Leach
Star and Anchor
J. B. Johnson
J. C. Pihl
Obituary notices from city deaths and infant record
In this city on January 22 Mrs Mary A widow of Francis Talbot aged 74 years four months two days. In this city on January 22 Yvonne Beaulieu aged 7 months at 340 Lincoln street. In this city on January 22 Marie A L Chounard aged 1 year four months at 32 Perkins street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Mary A
Francis Talbot
Beaulieu
Lincoln Street
Yvonne Beaulieu
Chounard
Perkins Street
Marie A. L. Chounard
Out the Front Door Prompt Sparks Quiet Back Door Rage
A reflective line notes human habit as crowds move when a conductor directs exit. Passengers depart through the front while inbound riders scramble, fuming inwardly at the lack of waiting for boarding.
City Appropriation Dilemma Over Budget Estimates
City hall faces a larger total of department estimates than funds available for the year. School and pauper departments push for full funding, with the city farm seeking 67000 versus 50000 last year. Other departments run about last year’s levels while a new industries committee may meet this year. Supt Gillow and City Solicitor Qua are viewed as strong political managers. A balance exists for remodelling city stables, enabling extra sheathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
City Hall
City Farm
J. S. Gillow
F. W. Qua
Worcester concert corrected cast and Burns portrait program
An error in the first announce ment is corrected. The American orchestra led by Mr Borjes will perform not Hibbards. Mrs Moir sings. a Burns life picture book will be given to attendees. The concert, ball and supper follow with tickets on sale from 2 p m Friday at Huntington Hall box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borjes
Hibbard
Moir
Worcester
Robert Burns
Mossgiel
Ellisland
Dundee
Scotland
Clan Grant
Caledonian Club
J. B. Ramsay
C. Bartlett
Warren Read
Pepin
Joyce
Otto Fritsche
Huntington Hall
Jackson Hall
Andrew Livingstone
Peter Caddell
Farquhar
J. W. Gregg
James S. Hastings
Color Games at Y M C A Gym Draw Big Crowds
Two YMCA league games drew spectators as Greens beat Whites 13 to 9 and Browns toppled 22 to 12. Green team debut with new green suits noted. Tonight Centrals meet Lawrence second team and Junior hosts last year Junior squad in two anticipated matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrals
Lawrence
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Stock Market
The
Western Telephone Company
Boston Market
New York Market
Erie Telephone Company
Atchison Company
Appleton National Bank
Lowell
New England
Lowell and Andover
R. R. Lowell Electric Light Co
Lowell Electric Light
A. G. Walsh
Sunyon
R. L. Day & Co
Amoskeag Mill
South Carolina
Lewis—Copeland
J. A. Foisy
Springfield
Ware
Yesteday
Sen. Teller
Mr. Watson
President McKinley
Wm. McKinley
Mr. DeArmond
Willliam McKinley
Republican Party
Brine Co
Archduchess
M. J. Connolly
Philip R. Hovey
Investment Securities
Telphone
Merrimack Manufacturing Co
Patriotic Colored Men
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company
New York Stock Exchange
New York State
Spencer, Trask & Co
Albany
N. Y
Pine Street
Burns
Valuahe Prency
Geo
H. Wood
Central St
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
Courier
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