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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
8
A fresh yearly high in stock quotations prompts a review of price moves from 1904 to today. The table shows year wide gains since December declines, with Reading leading at 617 percentage points and Amalgamated crossing par for the first time since 1901.
The market shows a week of sensational operations led by rail and copper stocks. Amalgamated firmed to par for the first time in four years as Anaconda surged, drawing public attention and signaling continued speculation. Upticks in Reading and Pennsylvania cited, with dividends differences shaping trading strategy. Local reports anticipate liquidation after holidays, with easy money and higher activity expected post-festivities.
On December 15 1905 the board of Utah Consolidated Mining Company of New Jersey declared a dividend of 2.50 per share payable January 1 1906 to stockholders of record December 19 1905 at 3 PM. Transfer books close December 19 1905 5 PM and reopen December 28 1905 10 AM. Secretary and Treasurer ADDIOCKS BLP.
Grany Eby of Buffalo made what is believed to be the world record run by sinking 89 balls in a row against W. H. Clearwater in a match at Binghamton New York last night.
Lovers of good things to eat should visit Ginter Grocery Company stores across Boston. The write up praises their Christmas edibles, candy department, and freshly made confections, noting price savings, extensive meat and pantry sections, and convenient locations from Summer Street to Canal Street and beyond.
The Nelson Britt lightweight title bout filmed at Colima Cal last September will be shown daily this week at the Old Howard. Exhibitions run 2:30 and 8:30 with Jack Sheehan describing key moves in the match.
Harrisburg reports signs that the outlaw Tri-State Association will trouble the major leagues more in the coming season than in 1903. Managers of outlaw clubs have received letters from stars of the National, American and Eastern leagues and the American Association, with several already signing contracts.
East Boston forecasts strong league contention with nearly all of last season’s stars in school. Dorchester loses most regulars, Regnier leads a light roster. South Boston backs its familiar lineup, while English High and Boston Latin face shallow material but practice vigorously. West Roxbury and Roxbury clubs plan to improve under Captain Gheridina and Captain Babcock leads Mechanic Arts High with limited experience.
The Pitts Kimball Company grand Christmas display lights up Greater Boston with thousands of bulbs and holly decos. Shoppers bring children to see Alice in Wonderland toys, jewelry displays, leather goods and books as Santa Claus headquarters draws crowds on multiple floors.
President Paul Morton of the Equitable Life Assurance Society appeals to policy holders nationwide to combat adverse legislation. He warns legislatures will focus on insurance and urges sound, sane laws while promising not to support corrupt methods.
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