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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1900

Page

6

Parrot Stock Moves on Mixed Market Report

Light trading continued amid broad stock market stagnation on Thursday. Parrot traded on reports of a fire, with the ounce of activity contrasted by gains in Chicago & Northwestern and declines in United States Rubber. Observers noted little lasting effect from the Bryan letter and a general flat tone across the list.

Bryan Bears London Chicago & Northwestern United States Dominion Coal Fred Davis Mudge D. C Chicago Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Johnson Vivian Smith Harry C. Page Paine, Webber & Co Winona Atlantic Baltic Friends of Massachusetts National Shawmut Bank William B. Thompson New York Montana Michigan Arizona Anaconda Comny and Butte and Montana Company Amalgamated Company Boston & Montana Company Great Falls Butte & Boston OSS Boston Wees George L. Walker Butte Boston Financial News Amalgamated Copper Company Heinze Woskie Orever Anaconda Sepres Suibus Parrot Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Rio Grande Great Northern Illinois Central Iowa Central Eee Nee & Weste Louleville & Nashville Manhattan Metropolitan Street Minn & St Louis Pref Missouri Pacific Jersey New York Central Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific Ontario & Western Pennsylvania Estern St Louis SF St Louis Southwestern St Paul Southern Pacific Eeseeaee Seeaveeees Anaconda Minin. Co Brooklyn Rapidransit Republic Iron & Steel Suga Ten Coal & Iron United States Rubber

United States Steel Co. Shares For Sale

1 percent United States Steel Co. shares offered for sale. The notice mentions 180 shares in whole or part. Advertisement appears in the public notice column.

United States Steel Co PAT Ware Bridge & CO Bos

Copper shares drift after mine fire cuts output

The copper market closed with prices near 401 2 after a brief rise to 407 8 and a small mine fire damaged a shaft house, potentially curtailing production for weeks. The loss is partly insured and unlikely to exceed 100000, while trading remained light with limited price changes. Towle and Poenetes sold heavily on the bottom, Parrot drawn down, Standard Oil brokers were buyers.

Towle & Poenetes Parrot Standard Oil Brokers

Market Report Bonds and Stocks Activity in Boston

Boston August 9 report shows highest and lowest bond and stock prices with closing figures. Total sales include listed bonds of 12 500 and unlisted bonds 3 000 listed stocks 8110 shares and unlisted stocks 3821 shares with ex dividend and assessment paid noted.

Boston Lsted Eee Eee S Erte Tel General Electric Mexican Central NE Gas & Coke Aetna Am Ag Chem Am Sugar Am Tel & Tel Arcadian Am Zine L& 38 Seesee Atch T & Eee Atlantic Eeeseneeee Bingham Dom Coal Sg Edison Elec Elm River Fitchburg Isle Royale Montana C & National Tube NH & H Old Colony Osceola Pullman al Co Rhode Island Winona Easesen Wolverine

Americans Lose 60 At Yang Tsun In China Crisis

Reported capture of Yang Tsun 18 miles beyond Tien Tsin marks a key military advance aiding the march toward Pekin. US note to China and British troop landing at Shanghai shape diplomatic moves as Consul Goodnow cites merchant fears while Washington weighs protection claims and allied cooperation.

State Department Goodnow Shanghai Washington United States Amoy China Root Pekin Yang Tuan Chaffee Pei Tsang War Department

Fred Bowers to Perform at Point of Pines Next Sunday

Vocalist Fred Bowers known for Because I Love You and Always will be showcased at Point of Pines next Sunday. Fans are invited to enjoy his romantic ballads and popular numbers in a likely brief concert.

Fred Bowers Point of Pines

Demands on China Demand Immediate Protection of Legations

The State Department released a memorandum to the Chinese government via Minister Wu. It cites the imperial edict of August 6 allowing cipher communications and mentions a despatch from Minister Conger reporting daily cannon fire on ministers in Pekin. It calls for an immediate cessation of attacks and urges protection for legations and foreigners.

United States Imperial Government of China State Department Pekin Washington Conger Legations

Allies Lose 200 in Yang Tsun Capture Report

A Daily Express despatch from Che Foo dated Aug. an account of Yang Tsun says allies suffered about 200 losses, most killed, after a dawn assault on entrenched Chinese positions east of the river. Other reports mention Japanese incursions near Haiku and Wei Ho with 200 horses captured.

London Yang Tsun Daily Express Che Foo Tien Tsin Haiku Wei Ho m@ Hsiku wit Chaffee London Morning Papers Pekin Shanghai Robert Hart Imerial Customs Washington The Daily Chronicle M. Pichon

Allies Capture Yang Tsun in China as Forces Advance

Despatch states Yang Tsun was captured at the junction of the Pei Ho and the Pekin railroad, securing routes to Pekin for international troops. The town lies 17.8 miles from Tien Tsin and its seizure advances the controlled transportation network.

Washington Signal Office Army Pekin Tien Tsin

Cable Report on Pekin Telegrams and Yamen Edict

Acting Secretary Atlee released a Che Foo cable from Consul Fowler describing protests over limits on correspondence with Conger and a governor’s instruction to forward Pekin telegraphs. The Yamen says ministers may telegraph peacefully with their governments and will transmit originals for consular verification.

Washington Atlee State Department Fowler Che Foo Conger Pekin Teung Li Yamen Yamen

Wu reports eight legations sending cipher despatches from Pekin

Washington Aug 9 Chinese minister Mr Wu said he received information that eight foreign legations in Pekin had sent cipher messages to their governments. He said this shows China is allowing ministers to communicate freely under the imperial edict. Wu added consuls' cipher dispatches were also forwarded after delays.

Washington China Pekin

British Troops for China Deploy Strength Released

Simla India August 9 report shows the force marching to China totals 446 officers 1064 NCOs and native officers 13970 men 1180 followers 1150 drivers 220 horses 4300 ponies and mules 12 guns 14 Maxims and 1300 Imperial service troops. It is expected that the entire force will join the expedition.

Simla India China

Count von Waldersee's Rise Linked to American Wife

Countess Mary Esther Lea von Waldersee, born American, is credited with shaping her husband Count von Waldersee's rise to top commands in China and at the German court. Born 1882, he joined the army in 1860 and rose after her influence, succeeding Moltke as chief of the general staff. The Countess, known as the power behind the throne, remains in Europe and has not returned to America in over forty years.

New York Count von Waldersee China Mary Esther Lea Countess von Waldersee Princess von Neer Austria Schleswig-Holstein Count von Neer Mary Lea Connecticut Stutgart Holy Land Vienna Wilhelm Bismarck Prussia Augusta Victoria France Count ‘von Moltke America

Dewey Says War Exists With China

Admiral George Dewey told a Brooklyn Eagle correspondent that the Philippines show encouraging signs as Aguinaldo’s lieutenants surrender one by one and that insurrection will linger past the November election. He called China’s situation grave and affirmed a state of war with China, noting Americans are being killed and soldiers fight for their lives.

New York Washington Brooklyn Eagle George Dewey Eagle Philippines Aguinaldo Bryan China Philippine Islands

Jeffries Will Fight For World Title After Doctor’s Warnings

James Jeffries issues a statement stating he will risk the doctors and enter a world championship match with the NY bout winner, to be decided before Sept 1 in or near New York City. If Gus Ruhlin wins, he earns first chance on fair terms before Sept 1 or waits six months. if Robert Fitzsimmons wins, Jeffries will offer another chance before Sept 1 under conditions.

New York James Jeffries New York City Gus Ruhlin Robert Fitzsimmons

McFadden Beats McPartland in 16th Round Tug of War

In New York at the Broadway Athletic Club on August 9 George McFadden defeated local rival Kid McPartland after McPartland’s seconds stopped the fight in the sixteenth round to avoid a knockout. The scheduled 25 round bout was for 188 pounds with McPartland holding a five pound pull.

New York Broadway Athletic Club George McFadden Kid McPartland McPartland

O Rourke Defeats Hennessey in Trimount Club Bout

About 500 spectators from Boston Haverhill and Lowell packed the Trimount Club tonight to watch Charlie O Rourke of Boston defeat Patsey Hennessey of this city in the fourth round. The preliminary standout between Frazier and Paige of Boston ended in a draw.

Lawrence Boston Haverhill Lowell Trimount Club Charlie O'Rourke Patsey Hennessey Hennessey Frazier Paige

Pittsburg boxers McClelland and Broad draw in twenty rounds

Pittsburgs Jack McClelland and Clevelands Kid Broad fought twenty rounds at Millvale tonight ending in a draw. McClelland led much of the bout while Broad tired in the tenth but rallied and finished strong to a well received decision.

Pittsburg Jack McCleLland Kid Broad Cleveland Millvale McClelland Broad

Rainbow Wins Forty Mile New London Race at Newport

Cornelius Vanderbilt's Rainbow leads the New York Yacht Club cruisers over the forty mile course from New London to Newport finishing in 6 26 16. Mineola and Quissetta follow with strong showings as the fleet awards multiple class wins and Commodore's cup honors.

Newport R. I Cornelius Vanderbilt Rainbow New York Yacht Club New London August Belmont Mineola Quissetta Yankee Virginia Suce Wasp Mayflower Hester Isolde Ingomar Syce F. Lippitt Ornelius Vanderbilt Glen Cove

Series ends as caps win Corinthian Yacht Club races

In Marblehead on Aug 9 the second race of the Corinthian Yacht Club series drew 49 starters. The Hanley won the H C class and several boats Victory with the Flirt Dolly Opusah I Fantasy and Gee Whiz clinching their class cups. Handicap boats faced time limits and will resail Saturday morning.

Marblehead Corinthian Yacht Club Hanley H. C Flirt Dolly Opusah I Fantasy Gee Whiz Re- P Yaans Mistral

Sorrento Tennis Tourney Sees Closest Matches Yet

In Sorrento Maine on August 9, Smith and Derby completed an unfinished match 6-3. Illiston battled to beat ret in two sets 7-6 5-3, Thorndyke beat Smith 6-4 7-5, and Davidson defeated Thorndyke. Beals edged Paret 8-6 in the first set then lost 6-2 in the second. Doubles and handicap singles opened with little interest.

Sorrento Smith Derby Ees Illiston Thorndyke Davidson Paret- Beals Beals Love Paret

Canoe Club Ladies Night At Waltham Veranda Dedication

Under ideal conditions the Waltham Canoe Club held a ladies night to celebrate the new veranda beside the club house on the river. About 1000 people watched canoeists on the water while onshore spectators waved joss-stick firelight.

Waltham Waltham Canoe Club

Massachusetts bicycle meet opens in New Bedford

The midsummer meet of the Massachusetts division of the L A W began today in New Bedford with 500 riders attending. The smoker was the highlight, and Mayor Charles Ashley along with Chief Consul George A Perkins addressed the wheelmen.

New Bedford Massachusetts Charles Ashley George A. Perkins

Booming Winsloe Hosts Greenhalge Club Feast

About 100 members of the Greenhalge Club gathered at the Langham to back Representative Winsloe for re election to the House. Speakers included H Houstis Newton Everett C F A Smith Waltham and Rep Charles H Innes. Powers of Newton spoke independently while Fred H Williams of Brookline warned about corporate influence on the Legislature.

Greenhalge Club Langham Winsloe Samuel L. Powers Fred H. Williams H.houstis Newton Everett C. F. A. Smith Waltham Charles H. Innes Mr. Powers Newton

Drysdale Elizabeth Mary Miles

At Everett on August 8 Elizabeth Mary Miles Drysdale beloved wife of George A Drysdale aged 51. Funeral services at her home 45 Hancock street on Sunday August 14 at 2 pm. Relatives and friends invited.

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