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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

11

Millionaire calls for mass purchase of National Stock shares

A promoter urges all classes to buy National Stock, promising 500 to 1000 percent profit and claiming funds go straight into a safe treasury. He pledges aggressive advertising and vows to defeat the System by rallying millions of shareholders worldwide.

Gossip of the Street Notes on copper stocks and curb action

The final one dollar assessment on First National Copper stock is due September 1 with 40,000 shares already anticipated. The London Exchange closes Saturday to honor Harry White, and Boston curb trading paused as the White family is remembered. The Superior & Boston Copper Company plans a one third capitalization increase to two million dollars, issuing 50,000 new shares at five dollars. The old stock retains rights to subscribe. The new funds cover a 156,000 land payment and leave about 150,000 in treasury. Local curb committee discussions and investigations dominated the day with many stocks ordered stricken or held for later action. Ed ward Jewell will speak for Arizpe next Tuesday, prompting a reversal of the lst stock strike.

Rockefellers Harrimans Morgans Falstaff National Stock New York Boston Philadelphia First National Superior & Boston Copper Company Lawson Eureka Amador Smelters Arizpe Barnes King Butte -Ballaklava Chemung Mining Ely Giroux Extension Ely Witch Cobalt Central Foster Cobalt Furnace Creek Abitibi & Cobalt Majestic Cobalt Abitibi Begole Beaver Carbonate Brett Bullfrog Mining Syndicate Elwell Wiggen & Elwell Rawhide Mining Company Edward Jewell Lst Southwestern Development Marblehead Massachusetts Bay Eleanor Achilles Little Rhody Ellen Sonderklasse Kittiwake V Blanche B Arawak New York Yacht Club Provincetown Portland Hastern V. C H. m RF. W. Wahwodives Seks Caleb Loring Baeeeat Oaseu Little Rhody IL Spokane Lewis Cates Corinthian Tower New Orleans H. Winslow Kittiwake Y A. E. Whittemore Mossem IJ Cc. H. Clark OS Esewe Bigg Aurora Pigeon Brothers Crocker Seeseseeseae Aspinguid II R. C de Mirage II J. W Olmstead Acanthus Bloomfield Brosere Cheroot R T. Paine OO Vanken William Stephens Eeeseiees Yankee Roche and Rosenthal Croatan H Potter Tee Tlugi A EF Chase Eeeeeetnesene Tabasco, Jr Hy Wiggin Princess Ai de Pinte Miss May Loring Dories Blanche B E. F Conner Nisan Woodbury Ragegylug S H. Brown Boiss Carroll Brown Elizabeth Fk Brown Dudley Barbara J. J. Blaney Boven Sidney Doane Sunny Jim Jesse Spider Oaxaca R K Dyer Whitney Melzard Bessie Hodge E. A. Randall HULL Moses Nicknack ii B. Holmes Wisaak Pirate Surprise W. H. Chamberlain Kbs Eee Beach Comber E. Rhodes Eeeseveese E Humphrey Rheta B. F Mason Prairie Belle E. Murphy F K. Murphy Talisman P. Bush Nahant Dories Redskin Nun TH. Abbo N. Whitney J. H. Foster R. Fay Fees J. Cusick, Jr O'Hara Curlew I. Poole Tree Avanti Mansfield

Letter to T W Lawson on Boston Idaho Mining listing

A 1908 letter from L Diamond Company Boston warns Thomas W Lawson that Boston Idaho Mining Company has not applied for listing on any curb or stock exchange. It describes financing plans for a 100 ton mill, current mine operations, and a large ore stockpile. The note cites sound treasury, limited shares outstanding, and invites further inquiry from interested parties.

Thomas W. Lawson Boston Curb Exchange Place Boston Mass Boston Papers Boston & Idaho Boston-Idaho Mining Company Maine Warm Springs Boyle Mountain Blaine County Idaho Hailey L. Diamond Company

Dissolution of Nickerson Simmons Buss Copartnership

By mutual consent the copartnership Nickerson Simmons Buss with offices in Boston and Brockton is dissolved. Arthur J. Stewart continues the business as A J Stewart. Nickerson stays with the firm. Walter Buss and Oscar Simmons join Warren O Winsor Co at 24 Exchange Place.

Brady Bros Stock Ad Promises Best Bets in Boston and New York

An advertisement from Edw. Brady & Co claims top stocks to buy in Sugar and Locomotive, with prices listed as $5.00 per share in New York and $10.00 per share in Boston. The firm offers cash deals, curb trades, and quick execution, listing addresses at 15 State Street and 45 Devonshire Street in Boston.

Curb Market Mixed Gains and Declines Reported

A Boston curb market summary shows rises in several issues including Miami to 11 and Eureka common to 6 cents, with declines in places like Lake to 14 and Cumberland Ely to 91-2. Utah Apex firm at 5, while Nipissing and First National show varied activity. John Frank Weeks, 75, formerly of Boston, dies in Laconia NH leaving real estate in East Boston.

Boston Miami Lake Bay State Eureka Nipissing First National Davis Daly Raven Yukon Utah Apex Cumberland Ely John Frank Weeks Laconia N.H Nevada Bay State Gas Boston Ely Beaver Butte & London Cumberland Giroux Goldfield Gold King Greene G S Pf Helvetia Uv Howell & Little Keweenaw Uo Kruger C&s Laramie Sup & Boston Union Copper Utah Apex Alaska Mines Securities Am Light & Traction Betes American Tobacco Eeae British Columbia Copper Bates Gas Butte Coalition Eeene Butte Y Copper Setae Chicago Subway Cobalt Central Consolidated Arizona Con Steamship Co Crown King Greene Gold Consol See Nevada Mines & Smelt NY Transportation Nipissing Shee North Securities Stubs Otis Elevator Eenee Seaboard Air Line United Copper

Will of Alice McVarish Leaves Bequests to Local Catholic Orgs

The will filed for probate yesterday leaves $100 bequests to the Home for Destitute Catholic Children on Harrison Avenue, The Little Sisters of the Poor of Somerville, and Franciscan Sisters at St Elizabeth's Hospital. Rev John F Broderick of West Roxbury is named executor.

Alice McVarish Harrison Avenue Little Sisters of the Poor of Somerville Franciscan Sisters St. Elizabeth's Hospital John F. Broderick West Roxbury

May Break Bike Record May Break Bike Record

Promoter Hugh MacLean plans a Saturday race that could set a new bicycle record as Elmer Collins of Lynn faces a strong challenge. The duel promises hefty prize money and a century paper as a token of faith. Also upcoming is the 10 mile paced championship of America for Irish Americans with Pat Logan and Dennis Connolly as Celtic contenders. Amateur events accompany the main program.

Elmer Collins Lynn Hugh MacLean Elmer

Brothers Reunite After Twenty Two Years in America

In Pittsburg Penn on August 12 Bernard Burns learned his baby brother John whom he left in Ireland for America twenty two years ago has reunited. John, who arrived in the United States three years ago, had settled in Philadelphia and recently tracked down his elder brother in Mc Keesport.

Pittsburg Penn Bernard Burns Ireland America Mr. Burns John Philadelphia McKeesport

Woman to Run a Mule Farm in Kentucky

Seattle writer notes Miss Anna Howard departs from the University of Washington after years in education to manage a mule farm in Kentucky. She has served since 1890 in higher education work in the state, mainly at the university.

Seattle Department of Women University of Washington Anna Howard

Milford Auto Flies Into Reservoir, Family in Peril

S T Welle of Bridgeport and his family narrowly escaped drowning after their car plunged from the road into Milford Water Company reservoir when it hit a deep rut and swerved over the embankment.

Milford Conn S. T. Welle Bridgeport Milford Water Company

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