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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1906

Page

8

Pools Give Stocks Another Uplift

Wall Street s renewed stock advance today with heavy buying pushing prices higher across the market. Steel common led gains after a surprise dividend declaration, while notable moves occurred in Brooklyn Rapid Transit St Paul Erie Reading Southern Pacific and Union Pacific with broad participation in the local market as well.

Wall Street San Francisco United States Steel J. P. Morgan State Street Steel Common Steel Brooklyn Rapid Transit St. Paul Erie Reading Southern Pacific Union Pacific London Atchison and Rock Island Amalgamated Anaconda New York Stock Exchange CLOV Ongc E KS New York Funds Boston Clearings Suieivn Ieee Boston Treasury New York Sub-treasury Credit Bankers’ Sterling Cceeeeacees France Poe Ecrehn Es Reichsmarks Sceceeeees DM PUIG Besa C'seceibeé Oe

Market Report Shows Bond and Stock Activity

The Boston Market notes ex-dividend and ex-rights statuses with total sales across categories. Listed stock reached 45,642 shares, unlisted stock 14,172 shares, bonds $28,500 listed, and rights $2803. Dividends are slated for Southern Railway and General Asphalt Company, with dates in Sept and Oct.

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Outputs of Lake Companies for July

Lake Superior mining firms report July outputs and six month production compared with prior years. Calumet & Hecla Tamarack Wolverine Franklin Mass Mining Ahmeek Isle Royale show refined copper and mineral totals for first six months and July.

Lake Superior Tuly Isle Royale

Exchange volume rises signal gains for mining stocks

The larger exchanges showed higher activity at Exchange place curb with Arizona Commercial Davis Daly Majestic Copper Santa Ysabel and Raven Mining posting solid totals. Arizona advanced to 40 from 3 61 2 and Davis Daly held around 11 as notable price firmness. Santa Ysabel and Raven Mining posted measurable advances, with Santa Ysabel especially well bought. Official Sales

Exchange Place Arizona Commercial Davis Daly Majestic Copper Santa Ysabel and Raven Mining Arizona Davis-Daly J. Thomas Reinhardt Boston Wall Street New Or Bay State Gasene Ee East Butte Greene Gold & Silver Mexico

Dividends Payable From Major Firms Across Markets

Lawrence Gas Company pays a regular semi annual dividend of 3 percent today. Massachusetts Cotton Mills pays a regular semi annual dividend of 3 percent on Aug 10. American Radiator issues a quarterly 13 4 percent on preferred and 1 percent on common stock payable Aug 15 and Sept 29 respectively. North American pays 1 1 4 percent quarterly payable Sept 1. American Tobacco declares 2 12 percent quarterly and 5 percent extra on common stock payable Sept 4. Niles-Bement-Pond declares 11 2 percent on preferred stock payable Aug 15. Usual semi annual 3 percent on common stock payable Sept 20 and Dec 20. Pratt & Whitney declares 11 2 percent on preferred payable Aug 15. Erie dividends 7 percent on first and 4 percent on second preferred stock. Second preferred stock dividend payable in two semi annual installments. United Cigar Manufacturing Company ...

Lawrence Gas Company Massachusetts Cotton Mills American Radiator Company North American Company American Tobacco Company Niles-Bement-Pond Company Pratt & Whitney Erie United Cigar Manufacturing Company

Cananea Copper Firm Linked to Greene Merger Rumor

Incorporation papers filed for the Cananea Central Copper Company of Duluth with 10 million dollar capital. Directors include W C Crean and J D Ryan among others. Duluth heads the new firm with mining properties in Cananea Mexico. Greene on the board fuels talk of Greene Consolidated Copper assets joining the merger.

ST. Paul, Minn Cananea Central Copper Company Duluth State Treasury W. C. Crean Cananea Mex J. D. Ryan Butte, Mont James’ Hoarton Calumet, Mich C. A. Duncan G. A. Tomlinson J. B.cotton W. A. Olcott T. F. Colle C. A. Congdon Cananea Central Mining Company W. C. Greene Greene Consolidated Copper

Public Hearing Over Portland Electrics Merger

A City of Portland hearing presided by the Mayor examined the merger of Portland Electric Company as holding firm for the Consolidated Electric Light and Portland Lighting and Power firms. Citizens protested higher rates and Standard Oil influence. financiers denied the allegations.

Portland Portland Electric Company Consolidated Electric Light Company Portland’ Lighting and Power Company Standard Oil

New York Bonds Prices Compared With Tuesday

A digest of bond prices for New York and other issuers showing changes from Tuesday and July 31. References include US rf 2s, 8s, various railroad and company issues, with yields and bid prices across government and corporate securities.

New York U S Do 1St Inc Do 2d Inc Do 3d Inc C&a C.b&q N C,ri&p Do Col CCC Aera Erie P Do Gs Ho Va

Wheat and grain futures brief from Chicago Board of Trade

The report lists market quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats with open high low close and percent changes for September December and May contracts. Prices show modest shifts with Wheat around .7444 to .7616 cattle?

Ennis & Stoppani Chicago Board of Trade State Mutual

Barge Wabash Springs a Leak En Route to Boston

The barge Wabash bound from Baltimore for Providence Rhode Island sprang a leak last night and was kept afloat with difficulty. It was towed into port for repairs and will proceed to Boston.

Providence R. I Wabash Baltimore Aleak Boston

Alleged policy gamester charged after raid

Benjamin J. Thompson of Northampton street was arrested by Division 5 officers for setting up and promoting a policy lottery. A man named Charles E. White was also arrested for being present at the gaming scene. Seized items include eight sheets of policy play 21 policy slips four policy cards and a policy stylus.

Benjamin J. Thompson Northampton Street Division 5 Charles E. White

Glass Ground by Storm Drives Cape Cod Life Saving Station Work

Storm driven sand wears windows at government life saving stations on Cape Cod. Provincetown stations suffer most as cupola outlooks risk grinding. Visitors come to watch surfmen drills. Cape Cod steamer from 400 Atlantic Avenue departs daily at 9 and returns at 6 30.

Cape Cod Provincetown Old Town Bay Line Atlantic Avenue

Theatre Gossip and Upcoming Shows Across Boston

The Globe Theatre presents A Scrap of Paper with John Craig and company as a summer hit. Lillian Lawrence rises in popularity in Boston while The New Magdalen and The Man From Now draw crowds. The Prince Chap and Shepherd King engagements heat up London and Colonial. Pirates of Penzance shines at Castle Square as Martha follows. John Hall prepares Wright Lorimer for Labor Day in Shepherd King. Keith's features Harry Davenport and a strong vaudeville mix. Royal wedding motion pictures captivate audiences at various venues. Estelle Wordette brings A Honeymoon in the Catskills to Keith's. The Grand Opera House opens with Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl. Bowdoin Square hosts The Minister's Daughter followed by The Gambler's Daughter. Paragon Park open-air circus attracts crowds, with Will Hill delivering high wire routines. Norumbega Park continues crowded vaudeville. Bowdoin Square benefits for Jay Hunt. Lillian Lawrence books Portland engagement for fall and winter.

John Craig Globe Theatre Lillian Lawrence Boston Magdalen al H. Canby W. F. Connor the Prince Criterion Theatre London Tremont Bulger Joseph F. Hall Wright Lorimer Castle Square Alfonso Ena Estelle Wordette and Company Catskills Keith Grand Opera House Bertha Bowdoin Square Theatre Paragon Park Will Hill Norumbega Park

Samuel W. Twombly Passes 84th Birthday

Winchester resident Samuel W. Twombly, age 84, celebrated his birthday among relatives and close friends. A respected citizen and former Massachusetts legislator, he served in 1871 1909 and 1901 and remains active in contemporary political affairs.

Winchester Samuel W. Twombly Twombly Massachusetts Samuel W. Twombley

Beach Schooner Haynes Grounded at Warwick Flats

J Manchester Haynes of Boston bound from Charleston to Fore River with lumber ran ashore on Goat Island near Warren yesterday. Floated by tug but leaked badly and was beached on Warwick Flats to prevent loss. Cargo totals 487000 feet of lumber.

Providence, R. I J. Manchester Haynes Boston Charleston S. C Fore River Mass Warwick Flats Goat Island Warren

Draper Foss Alliance Forms Major Pawtucket Mill Project

The Draper family led by Eben Draper and Eugene N. Foss organize a new textile venture in Pawtucket to build the Robert Burgess mills. The project will employ about 1000 workers with 60 000 spindles producing high grade yarns and cloths, and towers over land of 30 acres in Darlington.

Draper William F. Draper George A. Draper Pawtucket Darlington Robert Burgess Mills New Bedford Foss New Corporation Frank L. Young Edwin W. Atkinson C. F E. Riley Boston Robert Burgess Slater Cotton Company New Concern Lyman B. Goff Drapers

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