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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

10

Market Mixed Then Steady After Gains and Declines

Market activity shifted from gains to a steady decline with New York and Boston volumes cited. Union Pacific led New York trading at 164 while Amalgamated Copper rose to 801 4 in New York. copper shares remained lively in Boston amid broad activity and cautious optimism for stabilization.

New York Boston Union Pacific Amalgamated Copper Havana Electric Pacific Coast Calumet & Hecla Mass

Workingmen's Co operative Bank Declares Dividend On Mines

The bank announces a four percent dividend on mining shares and a four and one half percent raise, applicable to active camps including Govers Tonopah Ely Butte Cobalt Yerington Tintic Bingham Park City Beaver County Rawhide Canadian and others.

Tonopah Goldfield Ely Butte Cobalt Yerington Tintic Bingham Park City Beaver County Rawhide Canadian Workingmen’s Co-Operative Bank

Boston Market Stock and Bond Prices Recorded

The Boston Market reports the day’s stock and bond price movements and total sales, detailing market activity for August 28. The table presents price changes, volumes, and overall totals across securities for the session.

Boston

Boston curb market lifts several stocks with volatile swings

First National Copper surged from 61-16 to 57-8 during heavy trading on Exchange Place, closing at 53-4. Yukon Gold rose to 61-4 from 43-4, finishing at 47-8, while Bay State Gas held around 11-2. Raven stayed near 95 cents and Davis Daly jumped to 27-8 from 21-2 as the curb list fluctuated throughout the session.

State Street Harriman Southern Pacific Union Pacific Reading St. Paul New York Central Amalgamated New York Atchison Consolidated Gas Northern Pacific New York Stock Exchange Elm River la Salle Michigan Nevada Shannon Trinity United Utah Consul Utah Cop Co Victoria Winona Wolverine Wyandot T&t. Er Edison Seattle Bos & Corbin Isle Royale Lake Miami M’s Swift & Co USC & Oil Exchange Place First National Copper Yukon Gold Bay State Raven Davis Daly Rotary Arizpe Bay State Ae Beaver Boston Ely Ieee Butte & Balaklava Butte & London Cobalt Central Cumberland Ely Davis Daly Sees Denver & Ariz East Butte Dom Copper Giroux Eee Globe Rene Newe Ae Vere Goldfield Boston Hassayampa Utah North Lake Nipissing Rev Troy-Manhat Utah Apex Am Car & Foundry American Ice Securities American Locomotive Smelting & Refining Sugar Refining Tres American Tobacco Anaconda Mining Co Atchison Seereere Chicago Great Western Chicago & Northwestern Chicago, Mil & St Paul Colorado Fuel & Iron Colorado & Southern Delaware & Hudson Denver & Rio Grande Wecurinee Ae Erie Great Northern Otllinois Central Interborough-Met International Paper International Pump Kansas City Southern Louisville & Nashville Minneapolis & St Louis Minn St P & S Ste M Missouri Pacific Kansas & Texas Ontario & West Norfolk & Western Pacific Mail Sneer Pennsylvania Le’s Gas Pitts, C. C & St Louis Republic Steel Rock Island Co St L San Sloss Hetfield 8 &I Age Pacific Southern Railway Eeee Menvessbe Copper Texas& Pacific Tol St L United States Steel Utah Copper Westitehouse Electric Wisconsin Central

Dividends Declared by Several Utilities and Metals Firms

Copper Range Spraredonge Copper Co declares quarterly dividend of 1 dollar with payment in October. Continental Attila issues semi annual dividend of 2 dollars on September 10. Kansas Natural Gas Co sets monthly 1 percent dividends with payment on September 25. Laclede Gas Co proclaims quarterly 1.5 percent common dividend due September 15.

Copper Range Consolidated Company Copper Range Spraredonge Copper Co Continental Attila Kansas Natural Gas Co Laclede Gasiat Co

Root Seeks Victory as Track Fans Favor Strong Ride

At Revere track after workouts MacLean Collins and Root anticipate tonight’s race. Root is the railbirds’ pick due to improving following motors since last Saturday. Collins trains for endurance while MacLean vows to upset favorites and lead before the 20 mile mark.

MacLean Collins Root Revere Railbirds

Opening of the Castle Square Theatre sparks revived interest

The Castle Square Theatre reopened last night under M. H. Gulesian and John Craig with The Road to Yesterday. The newly decorated venue drew a full house applauding the new waiting room box office and upholstery. The John Craig stock company launched with praise for Mary Young Theo dore Friebus Donald Meek and others as Miss Pfau led a young ladies orchestra and usher ensemble. Craig received flowers and a speech of thanks after a lively second act with a humorous poem read aloud.

Castle Square Agala M. H. Gulesian John Craig Young Ladies’ Orchestra Josephine Pfau Mr. Craig Jack Greatorex Mary Young Theodore Friebus Donald Meek Boston Minnette Cleveland Catherine Tallman Beatrice Ingram Kate Ryan Evarts Mr. Hassell Wellington Smith Craig

Commonwealth Country Club to Stage Open Tournament

The Commonwealth Country Club of Chestnut Hill will hold an open tournament on Sept 12 with two pre-event practice days. It is the first open event in two years and offers gross and best and second best net prizes. Post entries from Massachusetts State handicap list members are allowed and play may start after 9 o clock. Entries go to A Marshall Jones secretary 212 Summer street Boston.

Commonwealth Country Club Chestnut Hill Massachusetts A. Marshall Jones Summer Street Boston

Open golf championship ends in Willie Smith Fred McLeod tie

In the 72 hole open at Myopia Hunt Club two players finish 322 to force an 18 hole playoff for the title and $450. Willie Smith of Mexico and Fred McLeod of Midlothian, Chicago, battle closely in a dramatic final stretch as others claim prize money.

Hamilton Association Myopia Hunt Club Willie Smith Mexico Fred McLeod Midlothian Country Club Chicago Alex Smith Nassau Willie Anderson Onwentsia John Jones Myopia John Hobens Englewood Peter Robertson Oakment Jack Hutchinson St. Andrews Peter Barret Toronto Richard Kimball New Bedford Tom McNamara Wollaston Hobens Robertson Hutchinson Barrett Kimball McNamara Gilbert Nichols Tedesco McLeod

Test Sunday Game to Be Played in Detroit

Prosecuting Attorney Yerkes sues Police Commissioner Fred W. Smith to stop Sunday ball games in Detroit. An order to show cause was issued with a hearing set for tomorrow, while Detroit American League Club President Navin hopes for a court test case next Sunday.

Detroit Mich Yerkes Wayne County Fred W. Smith Navin Detroit American League

Theatre Gossip and Seasonal Openings in Boston

The Hollis Street Theatre begins its season with The Gay Musician led by Amelia Stone. Multiple theatres including the Colonial and Tremont announce closing and new engagements featuring Lina Abarbanell, Andrew Mack, Ward and Vokes, and Sam Bernard. Also noted are openings at the Boston Theatre, Keiths, Bowdoin Square, Palace, and Majestic with various acts, plus summer entertainment at Paragon Park, Norumbega Park, Lexington Park, and local ships and concerts.

Hollis Street Amelia Stone Boston Colonial Lina Abarbanell Tremont Andrew Mack The Arrah-Na-Pogue Prince Humbug Frank Lalor Ward Vokes Globe Theatre Castle Square Theatre Grand Opera House Majestic Sam Bernard Denman Thompson Old Homestead Keith’s Harry Davenport Phillis Rankin Empire City Four Melnette Twins Clay Smith Charles Ahearn Dandy George Dog Charlotte Hunt Albert Monte Cristo Bowdoin Square Theatre Miss Hunt May Belle Frances Bishop the Howard Billy Watson Columbia Palace Theatre Rice & Barton's

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