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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1914
Page
14
A condensed listing of display advertisements appearing in Boston newspapers for the week ending August 9 1914. Includes multiple classified and commercial notices with varying sizes and placements across several publishers.
Experts in banking and stock market circles consider a plan for resuming business and handling heavy orders. They note reduced foreign stock float and plan measures to stabilize prices along with a potential early foreign trade revival aided by naval security, currency support, and cooperation between Washington and Wall Street. United States Steel reports unfilled tonnage and rising orders alongside solid earnings, signaling improvement.
Ohio Copper Company files in federal court against Bingham Central railroad and Heinze's road to recover 133 027 alleged overcharges since 1908. Bingham Central says it’s owed 15 000 to 20 000 since Dec 1910. Treasurer Wells predicts a mining boom, copper lead and zinc prices rise, and silver demand for coinage.
Financial circles weigh the impact of Clearing House certificates versus emergency currency as banks prepare for non-gold settlements. Emergency notes backed by securities carry a 5 percent reserve, with $150 million added last week, while tax changes may lift costs after nine months. Rates show a quiet money market with call and time figures around 6 to 8 percent and renewed currency flows to rural areas amid grain-export suspensions.
May Department Stores announces a regular quarterly dividend of 11.44 percent on common stock payable September 1 to holders of record August 20. Deere & Company declares 1.5 percent on preferred stock payable September 1 to holders of record August 15. National Biscuit Company sets 1.25 percent on preferred stock payable August 31 to record August 17. General Electric issues 2 percent on common stock payable October 15 to record August 29.
London reports American bankers shipping gold easing exchange rates and aiding stranded citizens. The American committee funds transport to coast ports for those in Europe while Theodore Hetzler plans to urge continental bankers to cash U S paper. Walter Hines Page struggles to contact U S officials for Germany relief.
Paris August 10 Mme Kichel wife of General Kichel head of Paris forces forms a maternity bureau to assist wives of soldiers with participation from several American women and others.
Southampton Aug 10 26 Americans arrived today from Havre among them Chandler Hale former assistant Secretary of State and William C Eustis of New York with their families.
Theodore Roosevelt said his lawyers in the $50,000 libel suit brought by William Barnes Jr. will seek a change of venue from Albany County where Barnes resides and where the action was filed. The move aims to have trial in a different county.
Colonel Roosevelt told attorneys an impartial trial could not occur in Albany county and urged consent to a change of venue. He said he wants the case heard soon and not to serve a demurrer. A 20 day extension to prepare was granted. October trial seems likely. Barnes counters with Roosevelt’s recent political attack naming Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall.
A three story frame building at 136 Revere Street burned when fireworks sparked by celebrants ignited the structure. Policeman Stockey entered the home and carried two young children, Mary 3 and John 2, to safety as the second floor occupants watched flames. The third floor suffered heavy damage.
About 600 members of the Irish National Volunteers at A H Hall Dudley street met last night and resolved to support the United States while opposing claims that Boston Irish favor England. They pledged to cross the ocean to fight for Ireland if needed and elected Colonel Michael Quinlan as head with officers including John Mahan and John Fleming. Next Monday each company will elect captains lieutenants and sergeants.
Ex congressman John A Kelcher yesterday filed a large signature petition with the Board of Election Commissioners for the Democratic nomination in the Twelfth District. Republican filings include Sherwin L Cook seeking the Eleventh District nomination, and George Holden Tinkham facing potential challengers. Other filings list James E Phelan Edward F Myers Joseph A Cagiano J H Corney Frank Rocco Lentini Albert P Langtry Sanford Bates Dennis F Reardon Theodore B Bradley Connick J McMahan Walter J Loughlin William J McCarthy George B Curran William A F Gilman Joseph Peder Bast and more for various city and district offices.
Four heat prostrations were recorded yesterday in Boston as a sudden hot wave followed a foggy period. Names listed include Mrs. Elizabeth Laskey of Malden, Ralph E. Whidden of Stowe, Mrs. Nellie L. Brayarton of Boston, and John Fitzgerald of South Boston.
Between 12 30 and 1 30 pm the temperature rose 14 degrees to a high of 91 2 in Boston, second highest in the East behind Albany and Syracuse at 92. The forecast promises relief with showers and cooler weather, and Wednesday looks fair. Four residents were overcome by the heat Elizabeth Laskey 35 of Malden Ralph E Whidden 35 of Stowe Nellie L Brayarton 41 of Colorado street and John Fitzgerald 42 of South Boston were revived at City Hospital and are expected to recover.
Thomas Nelson Page, U S ambassador, authorized to distribute 25000 dollars among American consuls in Italy for relief of stranded citizens. The Chinese minister seeks passage for his son to Washington. Efforts to notify Americans in Switzerland of entry options into Italy amid tightening conditions. Hotels in Switzerland and French resorts report meal curtailments and reduced services.
Theatergoers enjoyed John F Conroy and two models diving in a water tank after posed statues in The Gladiator and The Hero. Homer Lind presented The Singing Teacher playlet with pleasing results. Lottie Collins Jr and Beaumont and Arnold offered song and dance numbers amid lively applause.
Nance O Neil returns to Boston in the title role of Camille at the Majestic under W H Leahy. Her Marguerite Gautier is refined with moral strength amid harsh circumstances and strong love for Armand. Alfred Hickman as Armand Duval and J O Neil as Duval père share the stage with Donald Meek and Rose Morison in supporting roles. The 1848 period costumes add color as Camille closes this week with Leah The Forsaken to follow.
Warm weather brings crowds to Villa Napoli at Nantasket Beach with a high class cabaret show daily dansants and vaudeville from a raised platform. Cabaret girls include Misses Bessie Warre Edna Ayer and Ida Gunther.
The open air Norumbega Park show featured Harold West the midget comedian in dual roles as Napoleon Newly Wed and Major Knott. The program included 15 song hits by talented singers, a chorus of performers, and high quality motion pictures.
Plymouth Theatre brings back Under Cover with an all new cast led by Rockcliffe Fellows and Clara Louise. The play has proven to be one of Boston's most popular offerings in years after a long run of consecutive performances.
Escape the city heat with an invigorating harbor sail to Bass Point and Nahant aboard the line's commodious steamers. Bass Point hotels offer shore dinners with musical programmes by band and orchestra for guests.
An enthusiastic crowd attended the Howard Atheneum opening as Eva Mull led the new burlesque Meet Me at Maxim’s with The Love Soldier closing. The show features Lena La Courage Helen Douglas and a chorus of 25. Vaudeville acts include the Garcennetti brothers three O Neill sisters Tom Herron and comedy partners Brown and Frazer plus Bert Howe and others.
A lively Lexington Park open air theatre program featured Leo and Chapman in a comedy singing act, Booth and Villartas in a specialty act, and Ford with his educated dog Truly. The Belmonts and Frank Clayton received favorable encores. motion pictures also pleased. Tonight the Big Baby Show headline attraction and a large entry list begin at Lop mm.
The Scollay Square Olympia features The Anderson trio Walton and Brant Harry Burkhardt and company in His Best Friend Gorman and West Harry Bouton and company of five in straight and crooked magic Jack Strouse and William Oclair and the five Shamrock Girls Also Mary Pickford in The Narrow Road one reel drama.
The Orpheum Theatre features The Yellow Peril as this week’s headline attraction presenting two great powers in a diplomatic skit. Performers include Fred Hillebrant Snyder Hallow Arthur Hartley Ruth Peckn Mint Wartz and Stain's comedy circus closes the week.
The St James Theatre this week presents Stain's comedy circus along with Beulah Gwynn and David Gossett in The Golden Wedding. Other acts include Abbott and Brooks and Billie, Elliott and Billy Mullen. The Yellow Peril headlines the latter half of the week.
Readiness underway at the Grand Opera House for Mondays opening. The Girls from Maxim's stars Eva Mull lead an all star cast. Wrestling nights start Thursday under George Tuohey. Friday features amateur and circus nights. Box office opens Thursday.
The Shubert Theatre will inaugurate its regular dramatic season next Monday with The Dancing Duchess, making its Boston bow. W Kerr and R H Burnside wrote the book, Milton Lusk the score. The cast includes John Hyams Leila McIntyre Ada Lewis Flavia Arcara Laura Hamilton Lola French Harry Davenport Mark Smith Fred Russell William Burress and Herbert Cortell. Seat sales begin this morning.
The Modern Theatre presents Jack London’s The Sea Wolf in seven parts with most scenes on shipboard. Hobart Bosworth stars as Larsen the Sea Wolf while the program includes classical quartet selections, Betty Barnicoat singing, and an organ recital by Arthur J. Martell.
The Pageant of Cape Cod will be staged next weekend in Bourne on the Cape Cod Canal with shows on August 15, 17, 18 and 19. Seats are on sale at the Shubert Theatre box office Herrick's and local hotel agencies. The pageant features 15 scenes of Cape Cod history with music, dancing and period costumes amid marching procession and drama.
Hundreds of excursionists daily enjoy the deep sea trip to Provincetown aboard the Dorothy Bradford of the Cape Cod line. The steamer leaves Bay Line wharf at Atlantic Avenue weekdays at 9 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Passengers view historic sites around Boston Harbor.
Crowds fill the Palm Garden at Paragon Park Nantasket Beach as Milo Sabina and Mr Bronner headline this week. Barney Stone and the Desmond sisters return with a dancing act and Trene La Tour along with her trained dog perform contortion feats.
J. W. Gorman presents a summer musical comedy at Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre. The play follows two bachelors in a summer camp who avoid women until a host introduces them as married. Andrew Lewis and Helen Norton head the cast.
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