Bull Pools Buy Aiding New York Market Rally
The New York market moved higher on Aug 19 led by bull pools notably the Gates group. Dominion Iron and Steel rose to 791-2 then closed 781-4 for a net gain of 13-8 while American Telegraph climbed to 1701-2. Copper shares were weak with Tamarack and Osceola targets of a possible freeze-out, and Southern Pacific plus Union Pacific drew heavy buying. The Osgood faction dumped Colorado Fuel and Iron, slipping to 88 1-2 before rally. Major stocks closed at high average levels with Amalgamated, Sugar, St. Paul, Missouri Pacific and others among leaders. Money market remained firm with gradual rate rises and light demand.
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Dominion Iron and Steel
Boston
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Dominion Coal
Forget
American Telegraph
Amalgamated
Copper
Southern Pacific
Western
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Louisville & Nashville
Morgan
Chicago & Great Western
Osgood
Colorado Fueland
Iran
N. Y
Boston Consolidated
Bingham Camp
Centennial Eureka Mining Company
United States Mining
Bingham Junction
Omaha
Cudahy Packing Company
Armour & Co
Lake Superior
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Massachusetts Gas
Bay State
Heath
Market Report: Boston Bond Prices and Trading
Boston report lists the day’s highest and lowest sales and a closing bid and asked price. The brief item notes Tadac Ptevesw and related market terms observed in the session.
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Boston
Tadac
Pen Pictures of Adams and Foss for 11th District Nomination
A new man in politics challenges a veteran campaigner in the 11th district race for Congress. Eugene N. Foss, a manufacturer, and Colonel Melvin O. Adams, a lawyer and railroad president, are the rival Republicans. Voters seek more knowledge about Foss and compare the two candidates' careers.
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Colonel Adams
Colonel Melvin Adams Boston Lawyer and Political Figure
Colonel Melvin Adams 1850 1920s Boston lawyer and politician rose from schoolteacher to Suffolk District Attorney served with Governor Robinson and Wolcott helped Lizzie Borden defense co founded Republic of Middle Brewster island owner and Dartmouth Club president lived 36 Beacon Street Boston married Mary Colony 187? with son Karl in law practice
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Mr. Eugene Foss Endorses Colonel Adams In Debate
Eugene N. Foss declares support for Colonel Adams in the contest and outlines his tariff and reciprocity platform. He cites fair play for New England industries, reciprocal treaties, harbor improvements, and a strong merchant marine. Foss, born 1858 in West Berkshire Vermont, built a hardware and milling business empire in Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park. He leads Sturtevant Blower Co and Becker Brainard Milling, sits as director of Massachusetts Electric, and chairs Jamaica Plain Gas Light. Foss also owns property at 8 Everett Street and serves as trustee for Newton Theological Seminary and Colby University, earning the nickname Genial Gene among friends.
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Massachusetts Electric Companies
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Everett Street
Newton Theological Seminary
Colby University
Waterville
Algonquin
Boston
Art and Exchange Clubs
Body of Asa Fowles Found Near Westport Junction
The body of Asa Fowles, who drowned in the Sassa noa River near Westport Junction six weeks earlier, was found yesterday morning by Harvey T. Pierce of Westport. Fowles drowned while rowing with Daniel McPhee and Archie Dowling of Bath.
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Asa Fowles
Sassanoa
Westport Junction
Harvey T. Pierce
Westport
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Daniel McPhee
Archie Dowling
Card Sharps Roulette Loses Millionaire Guests Aboard
Two alleged card sharps were exposed during a poker game aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm by Captain Richter. Wealthy players including Willie K. Vanderbilt Jr and Oliver Belmont played nightly high stakes while a New York woman linked to the plot was involved. After signals were seen, the captain ordered the two cheaters out of the game and banned them from further play. The voyage from England to New York continued with no more stranger participation in the card room.
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Willie K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Robert Geeley T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
Boston
Richter
Adventuress
London
American Missionaires
England
Southampton
Willam Woodward
United States
F. W. Chapin
Vanderbilt
Belmont
Goetet
Catholic Students in U S Attend Secular Universities
Rome reports 4085 Catholic students in American secular universities with 500 at the University of Pennsylvania and only 100 at Catholic University of Washington. The church sees no remedy except bishops urging universities to allow free Catholic lectures on Christian history science and religion.
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United States
University of Pennsylvania
Catholic University At
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Associated Press
Metal Workers Convention Opens in Bridgeport
One hundred delegates from the Metal Buffers Pol ishers and Platers Brass Mounders and Brass Workers of America meet in Bridgeport Aug 19 for a week long convention. Edward J. Lynch of New York, international president, reports tenfold membership growth in seven years and ample treasury reserves. He urges a nine hour workday and a sizable donation to the United Mine Workers in coal regions.
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Organization of Metal Buffers, Polishers
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Brass Workers of America
Edward J. Lynch
New York
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Old Home Week Observed in Granite State Towns
Unpleasant weather did not dampen Old Home Week observances across New Hampshire towns. Boscawen held a day of music, social hour, baseball, and a basket dinner led by Dr. A C Alexander with speakers from Boston to Concord. Governor Jordan attended Shelburne. Madison celebrated its 60th anniversary with dinner and addresses. Other towns like Sandwic h, Freedom, Atkinson, Marlboro, Deerfield, Mason, Pembroke, Chichester, Raymond, and Temple also marked the event with music, theater, and sports.
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Charles H. Ames
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World
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Brighton
Mass
Arthur Little
Dorchester
Millard F. Johnson
Nashua
Jacob H. Gallinger
Freedom
Atkinson
Marlboro
Deerfield
Mason
Pembroke
Chichester
Raymond
Temple
President Roosevelts Valuation At Oyster Bay Revealed
Oyster Bay, Aug. 19 The town assessors have valued President Roosevelts property at 20000 with a 10000 personal assessment on the town tax roll Mrs J West Roosevelt holds 10000 real and Emlin Roosevelt 20000 under the same basis.
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Roosevelt
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Theatre notes mark fall season with many castings
Castle Square players rehearse for As You Like It opening Sept 1. Morocco Bound rehearsals postponed due to Manager Chamberlyn. The Defender to open Columbia Theatre in October after tours. Edmund Breese to star in Monte Cristo in New York rehearsals. O Neill to witness Monte Cristo from the front in Whitemantic Conn. Minnie Victorsen to star in Under Southern Skies. Olive Celeste Moore named new Bostonians contralto. William LeMoyne retires due to ill health. La Gioconda opening for Eleanora Duse in Boston Oct 21 Tremont Theatre. Dusty Miller joins Nevada with Elsa Ryan. Rehearsals begin in New York for Henry Savage grand opera company. Tremont season opens Sept 22 with Faust approved.
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New York
Henry W. Savage
Tremont Theatre
The Prince of Pilsen at Tremont Theatre 100th Performance
The Prince of Pilsen continues prosperity at Tremont Theatre with its 100th performance next Monday, featuring souvenirs and a strong cast. The production's Trinity Church scene at Grand Opera House, by Harley Merry, stands out as a backdrop for a major incident.
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Local swimmer Bernard Ward seeks underwater endurance duel
Bernard Ward announces willingness to challenge any local swimmer in an underwater endurance match claiming a four minute record. He invites rivals to test his limit in a race to push his skill and endurance.
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