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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
10
A brief market recap compares last week’s action with past years to gauge changes in present stock levels. The discussion highlights price movements of leading stocks and offers context on ongoing trends and potential future directions for investors.
The past week’s stock market activity reveals the dominance of large financial interests. Market equilibrium held as new money flowed into securities and prices hit new highs, a pattern viewed as expected rather than surprising.
Analysts cite old-time factors such as better business conditions and crop gains, noting railroad earnings rise and bulls gain ground after the tariff bill passage. Vanderlip of National City Bank says the country enters a long, profitable period of commercial activity, barring surprise crop shortfall.
A speaker urges caution on low priced stocks and announces a half page advertisement and free pamphlet detailing a comprehensive stock report. The author claims to forego stock advice until fully informed and pledges that readers who act on the bottom figure will profit.
A veteran analyst predicts nationwide agricultural prosperity in 1909, with hundreds of millions of new wealth for farmers. The piece notes tariff measures may spur trade, outlines copper and railroad stock trends, and suggests the economy is discounting future prosperity as investors anticipate expanding business and capital flows.
New York and Ontario & Western announce dividends payable at 2 percent. The calendar lists meetings and financial notices for Aztec Copper Co and related interests.
Mason City Iowa August 8 Policed by conversation censor plan devised by Dr W W Carlton salvaged swear words on streets. City ordinance summary cards used by officers. offenders receive a card and are arrested on sealed offenses. Three have been arrested already.
In Hardwick Vermont a hundred searchers found Joseph Pascal dead in a pasture near the Perkins crime scene. A rifle lay beside him indicating suicide after a long hunt for the slayer of Charles Perkins. Medical examiner says the body appeared dead two days.
Captain J. J. Healy, born in Rhode Island and a Providence resident, has led the steamer Bunker Hill of the New England Navigation Company. He notes 19 years with a master’s license and recalls starting with good men, rising with them, and a long career from humble beginnings. Healy emphasizes a safe record with no loss of life and aims to maintain the Boston to New York passage on a 15 hour schedule.
Pascal, 35, returned from Morrisville intoxicated and beat his wife then forced entry at the Perkins home. He shot 72 year old Mr. Perkins through a lower window and struck him with a rifle butt. Farmhand Hiram Smith and Mrs. Perkins escaped as gunfire began. The killer left behind a widow and six young children.
John C. Diehl, 41, son of George H. Diehl former Hamburg-American steamship line manager of New York, was found dead in a Chicago area clay pit. Police say he likely died by his own hand in a suicide.
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks plans its first New England general outing at Peddock's Island Boston Harbor on August 22 with lodges from multiple systems. Boston Bartenders Union 77 nears 2000 members and votes vacation pay for Business Agent James J. English. International Wood Wire and Metal Lathers' Union leader William J. McSorley was in city for talks with locals. Water Works Employees and Boston Central Labor unions set meetings or guest appearances, with city officials invited. The International convention of wood wire and metal lathers will be in Boston September 13 at Wells Memorial. Boston Teamsters Union 25 voted against a Labor Day parade. Nine hour work day proposal gains in Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 74 via new wage contract signed May 1 1910. Boston Sign Writers Union meets tonight to report on strike status. Longshoremen Trade Council refers a dispute with steamship agents to District Assembly 50 Knights of Labor for final action.
A 16 year old, Thomas Warner of Nim shew, cut away flesh from a rattlesnake bite on his left hand with a pocket knife three miles from home. He then ran home and performed the first aid himself. The wound showed no swelling and began healing.
The Cincinnati exchange reports Matty McGraw will require Big Six to pitch three games weekly to keep him in trim. The Giants need the extra work to meet pitching demands and stay competitive.
Motorman William Abbott of the Quincy electric car service halted an inward bound 8 o'clock car to avoid a rock and paper bundle on the track near President's bridge. He reversed brakes and the car stopped just inches from the danger, saving passengers from possible death.
Passengers were shaken and bruised when a 35 pound rock was set on the track to derail a car. Investigators in Quincy pursue the offender after the near deadly incident, with Motorman Abbott praised by survivors for avoiding disaster.
London reports from August 8 indicate anxiety over Crete dispute but no anticipated fighting. Turkey has not issued an ultimatum, relying on verbal protests while Britain France Italy and Russia press for an amicable settlement. The four powers demand the Greek flag not be raised over public buildings in Crete and instruct consuls in Canea to press the point.
In South Bend Indiana Mrs Jennie Sharpless an aunt of Ross Miller is sued for 5000 dollars claiming she interfered in the marriage between Miller and his wife and caused estrangement by public upbraiding and seeking closeness with the husband. The couple recently divorced after a six month dispute.
A parade honoring the feast of Maria delle Grazia drew over 1000 members from Italian societies in Boston and vicinity marching through the North End. The event paused at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Church due to a funeral and wedding, with Antonio Capodilupo as chief marshal. A Royal Marine Band concert and a colorfully lit North Square stand preceded an evening band concert at North End Park and fireworks.
The Atlantic battleship fleet anchors in two lines off Old Point Virginia as 15 battleships prepare for drills south of the Virginia capes. Wisconsin Kansas Georgia Mississippi ordered to sail tomorrow. Rhode Island to test targets first.
A police squad from Station 15 led by Sergeants Killam and Twoomey arrested thirty men last night in a building at Bunker Hill and Spragun Streets Charlestown. All suspects were charged with gambling presence where gambling implements were found.
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