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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1910

Page

14

Markets Dull and Narrow Across New York and Boston

Trading is dull and narrow with total volume led by New York steel and Boston Edison Electric. Greatest gains and losses appear in the New York Air Brake Federal M. & S. ptd. and Osceola Tamarack in Boston. Call and time money show modest rates in both cities.

New York Boston Steel Common American Telephone New York Air Brake Federal M. & S. Ptd Edison Electric Osceola Tamarack

Market Dull With Union Pacific Jump After Short Squeeze

Stock market mostly listless with minor moves as traders awaited Supreme Court tobacco case ruling. Union Pacific rose two points before fading, while Reading, Steel, Southern Pacific and Amalgamated also moved on shorts covering.

State Street Supreme Court American Tobacco Company Union Pacific Reading Steel Common Southern Pacific Amalgamated Pennsylvania New York Stock Exchange

Boston Market Brings Stock Bond Totals for Day

The Boston Market reports the day’s stock and bond price moves with total sales and a comparison to the previous close, detailing market directions and notable shifts across sectors.

Boston

Boston curb market moves on Rawhide and Calumet Corbin

In Boston on April 4 curb stocks drew most attention to lower priced issues led by Rawhide and Calumet Corbin. Rawhide Mining rose 6 cents to 24 cents while Calumet Corbin jumped 10 cents from 85 cents to 95 cents before settling at 98 cents. The full curb list showed broader fluctuations across the sector.

Boston American Telephone Telephone Massachusetts Electric Company Lake Copper Amalgamated Arizona Commercial Indiana Winona Rann Peete Mroeton Cicatines Moston Sub- Treasury New York Sub-Treasury Wyanch Champion Calumet Corbin Laramie Maritime Majestic Nevada Bay State Gas Beaver Bingham Mines Bohemia Boston & Alta Boston Ely Cactus Ae Og Alaveras al & Corbin Chemung Arizona Domin Syndicate Ely Central Mines Co Amer Utah Ohio Ray Central San Antonio Santa Ysabel Willet Iba Eoom Yukon O Se Yuma Enw Enemas

Bond Market Notes: Southern Railway Bonds Purchased

Boston reports Potter Choate Prentice bought $5.2 million in Southern Railway equipment trust 4 1 2 percent bonds dated April 1 maturing in 20 installments of $260,000. Total security costs $6,322,500 with 17 1 2 percent paid cash. Connecticut bids due April 14 for $2 million 14-24 year optional library arsenal highway bonds.

Boston Potter, Choate & Prentice Southern Railway Equipment Trust Connecticut

Maxim in sky tumble halts Hartford aviation test

Hiram Percy Maxim Jr., inventor of the noiseless gun, was thrown from his Wittemann glider during a test near East Hartford along the Connecticut River. He sustained a broken ankle and injuries to his thighs and hips while Captain Samuel A. Miner towed him for a flying start in the meadow aerodrome.

Hartford Conn Hiram Percy Maxim, Jr

New Tax Collector Appointed in Watertown

Watertown selectmen appointed Joseph B. Holland to fill the vacant tax collector post. Charles A. Raymond, deposed for bond issues, retains James H. Vahey as legal counsel and may seek reinstatement. Local action follows last Friday night’s vacancy declaration.

Watertown Joseph B. Holland Board of Selectmen James H. Vahey Charles A. Raymond Raymond

Thaw Lawyer Spends $700 to Recover Whip in Trial

Clifford W. Hartridge, attorney for Harry K. Thaw, testified he paid over $700 to retrieve a dog whip alleged to have been used to strike girls. The money was given to a woman who had possession of the whip in Thaw's first trial for Stanford White's death. The suit against Thaw's mother seeking $92,000 for services was not concluded.

New York Clifford W. Hartridge Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Thaw

Maxim’s Aerial Crash Ends Afternoon Flights

Early in the afternoon several successful flights occurred and a crowd cheered Mr Maxim as he began the last flight. A gust toppled the plane at about 30 feet, throwing him from the craft. his ankle was broken and his hip and knee wrenched. Doctors expect a quick recovery, though he plans to master the machine.

Mr. Maxim

Mother of seven reports missing in Roxbury case

Mrs. Sarah Downey, 42, vanished from 294 Roxbury Street on February 17. Seven children wait at home, youngest aged 3, as authorities seek her return and no contact has been made since.

Sarah Downey Roxbury Street

Grass and rubbish fires disrupt Dorchester area

Fire call list shows multiple grass fires and small property damage across Dorchester. Incidents include a grass fire near Evergreen street and Metropolitan reservoir, rubbish in a vacant lot on Ritchie street, and minor damage at Ham mond street rear and Kneel street near the freight house.

Evergreen Street Dorchester Metropolitan Reservoir Reservation Mary Drummond Ritchie Street Hammond Street Daniel Swan Margaret Cullian Boston & Albany Railroad Kneeland Street

Husband pleads for missing wife after distressing departure

The Post is asked to aid in locating Mrs. Downey by her husband who fears she is not herself. He says she left the home with her children crying for her and hopes she will return soon.

Calendar for Today Highlights and Dividends

Special meetings in Butte and Boston mark today’s calendar along with Centennial events. Dividends payable include Old Dominion of Maine 56c United Shoe Machinery common 50c United Shoe Machinery preferred 3 1 2c Chesapeake & Ohio National Carbon Westinghouse Electric preferred Inter Buttonhole S M Reece Buttonhole Machine Reece Folding Machine and International Paper preferred.

Old Dominion of Maine United Shoe Machinery Common United Shoe Machinery Pfd Chesapeake & Ohio National Carbon Com Westinghouse Electric Pfd Inter S. M. Reece Reece International Paper Pfd

Rawhide Mining Stock Ad Claims Proved Correct

An investment ad claims stockholders who sold Rawhide Mining were ill advised and notes the market has doubled. It predicts the stock will rise further and pledges to make good any future statements.

Declining Bond Prices in High Grade Market

The Boston Post reports a steady drop in first class bond values and investor unease across the market. Prices have fallen for the past decade with no sign of recovery to former levels, signaling a long term bearish trend in high grade bonds.

Direct Private Wire With Boston 76 Main Street Auburn Me

Direct private wire connection announced with Boston at 76 Main Street Auburn Maine. The listing provides a contact phone number 980 for inquiries and specifies a business link between Boston and Auburn.

Spencer Votes Dry in Five Towns Across Worcester Hampden Berkshire

In April town elections Spencer shifted from wet to dry by 748 to 622, the largest overturn as Charlton Shutesbury and others moved to no license. Oxford and North Brookfield flipped toward license, while Shutesbury recorded a 20 to 7 no license plurality. Totals show Worcester county losses for no license with No 30,049 Yes 28,357 in 1909 and No 25,799 Yes 30,185 in 1910.

Worcester Hampden Berkshire Spencer Charlton Shutesbury Oxford North Brookfield Northbridge Wales Savoy Worcester County

Treasury Allows Use Of Government Sites For Child Play

The Treasury Department approves use of unoccupied government building sites for children's playgrounds under proper regulations by responsible associations or local officials. This action signals federal support for community child play initiatives.

Washington Treasury Department

Threshie Defeats Laurie in 11th Three-Cushion Match

Threshie, age 50, wins the 11th game at the Imperial with a high run of 4 and a .49 average. Laurie, 40, posted a high run of 38 and a .39 average. Mason and Campbell scheduled to play tonight.

the Imperial Threshie Laurie Mason Campbell

All Listed and Curb Stocks Exchange Note

Market report notes all listed and curb stocks bought and sold for cash or carried on margin. A private wire operates between New York and Boston linking the curb markets.

New York Boston Sia

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