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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
8
Market shows little reaction to both good and bad news. Copper sales are modest with prices around 16 1/2 cents, while total stock activity remains weak. Friday trading ends with a stagnant outlook as gold shipments and railroad earnings fail to spark real movement. Total sales reach 109,900 shares.
Boston on August 10 reports highest, lowest, and closing bond and stock prices. Total securities sales show listed bonds at 52,000 dollars and unlisted bonds at 2,000 dollars, listed stocks at 8288 shares and unlisted stocks at 5707 shares.
United States Steel Co. announces sale of part of 150 shares by J Random lridge and Co located at 58 State Street Lostum.
Maurice Barrymore staged a lawn production of As You Like It when Kin' McCoy failed to wrestle in the role of Charles the Wrestler. An Armstrong substitute could not act or wrestle, leaving Barrymore frustrated as the scene fell flat. The show paused for half an hour and the audience of about 1200 remained mostly quiet while the gag played out.
Senator Hoar reviews William Jennings Bryan's Indianapolis address and criticizes his defense of the Philippine treaty. He accuses Bryan of masking anti imperial aims with praise and accuses him of seeking free coinage of silver free trade banking system changes and Supreme Court reorganizing efforts.
Trade reports show steadier wool and firmer steel products amid a mixed outlook. BRA D S TREET’S notes a cheerful tone in overall demand with fall orders and iron and steel strength but warns of uneven conditions in cotton goods and continued wage disputes.
Reports from Pretoria and London describe Lord Methuen halting General De Wet’s march. Boer leaders spread word that Lord Roberts is dying, while Roberts remains in strong health and active. Kruger denies surrender rumors and predicts a prolonged conflict as editorials urge stern action against the Boers.
News from Philadelphia reports the city has allocated between 5000 and 10000 for entertaining Cuban teachers. A seven-member Washington committee will host events including a Capitol visit, a McKinley reception, and a Corcoran Gallery address amid a multi-city itinerary ending in Cuba.
Robert Treat Paine Jr a Democratic gubernatorial candidate returns to Boston from West Manchester and predicts a national campaign stronger than 1896. He cites Kan sas City convention zeal, a principled platform, and Bryan’s calm acceptance speech. He condemns Republicans as money driven and calls New England to rally Massachusetts to reduce the GOP majority.
The singer Fred Bowers performs at Point of Pines tomorrow presenting songs like Because I Love You and Always. Fans are invited to enjoy his musical program and vocal style.
A large strike by maritime stokers at Havre ended today. The settlement averts wider disruption of Compagnie Generale Transatlantique and other shipping firms.
John J. Connell, ex member of Ladder Company 6 in South Boston, writes to the Post correcting a Sunday Aug 5 article. He says he resigned rather than being discharged and denies any involvement by a woman spotter. He requests prominent publication of the correction.
Aug 10 Philadelphia Washington report that Mr C C Mann of Harvard, in charge of arrangements, held a conference concerning the visit of Cuban teachers to the United States. Details on venues or dates were not provided.
Edward F. Naulty chairs a Philadelphia citizens committee arranging a trip for visiting teachers. After touring Washington, the teachers sail to New York and then return aboard transports to Philadelphia to spend August 22 as guests of the city.
A Ward 6 Bryan Club meeting at 170 Hanover street urged careful voter registration lists. They voted to send six delegates to the Democratic clubs convention in Indianapolis, selecting Senator J. E. Mahoney, Representatives Borofsky and Donovan, and Councilmen Bradley Badaracco and Grady.
The British steamer Palestro lies wrecked after grounding on the Diamond shoals near Cape Hatteras. With decks underwater, the ship is near breaking apart and considered a total loss as of August 10 in Norfolk Virginia.
A mixed Central railroad train wrecked at Sargeson's bridge ten miles from Norton results in engineer John Duncan dead and fireman William Morrison fatally injured. Several others suffer serious wounds. the wooden 400 foot trestle in a curve failed under lateral pressure, sending the carriages 100 feet to the rocks below. Passengers were few and all who were harmed are being brought to St. John for treatment.
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