Amalgamated Copper stocks move on dividend rumor
The Amalgamated Copper market led New York and Boston trading today with heavy activity. Copper shares tumbled from the opening, then recovered, driven by rumors of a 112 percent dividend to be paid in scrip. Trading showed volatility as investors covered shorts while others sold on the copper price cut.
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Boston Market Daily Prices Report Dec 19
Boston on December 19 shows the highest and lowest sales and lists the closing bid and asked prices for the day. Market figures reflect the day’s trading activity across standard securities and commodities in broad terms.
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Brockton Sailor Nominated for Medal of Honor
Benjamin P. Baker, a Brockton sailmaker's mate on the training ship Alliance, is nominated for the Medal of Honor after diving to fend off a 14 foot shark to save three shipmates and their dog off St Thomas. Baker, a 17 year Navy veteran with prior valor at Guantanamo, lives with his sister at 651 Warren Avenue.
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Dowie wept in court as he defended himself
Dr John Alexander Dowie testified in Chicago on December 19 showing emotion while recounting trust in his brother-in-law Samuel Stevenson and detailing Stevenson’s alleged actions. He described Stevenson as a poor Zion ally and said he had given checks totaling 50,008 dollars with indorsements by Mary Ann Stevenson for Zion Industries stock.
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Rev William Knight Resigns from Central Congregational Church
In Fall River on December 19, the resignation of Rev William Knight as pastor of Central Congregational Church was accepted. He requested release at an early date to accept a call at Berkeley Temple in Boston. The resignation takes effect January 12 with salary paid through February 1.
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Amalgamated Faces Copper Trust Battle Over Prices
Big investors and miners brace for a protracted struggle as Amalgamated seeks control, while Montana and Michigan producers mull price settlements. Interviews from Stanton, Lewisohn, and others reveal a plan to stabilize copper prices via a united approach, with vast idle stock at Perth Amboy and a bonded warehouse protecting 60 million pounds of copper.
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Amalgamated Copper Ends Day With Div 1 Percent
New York market pushed Amalgamated Copper to extreme fluctuations as large blocks moved, closing with a 1 percent dividend announced after a directors meeting. The statement blamed foreign demand shrinkage for price declines and noted a 66 000 ton export drop while the United Metals Selling Company moved over 100 million rounds for future delivery.
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Employment Agencies Helped Secure Teacher Position Suit
In a Superior Civil Court trial, T W White of the Teachers' Agency sues Miss Nancy May to recover 34.80 as commission for securing her Boston public school post. Testimony covers May's education, prior teaching in Groton and Watertown, and White's urging of introductions to principals and officials before her appointment in November 1900.
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Copper Stocks See Heavy Value Shrinkage In Boston Interest
Among leading copper stocks with pronounced value declines, several attract strong attention from Boston investors. The list highlights notable reductions, signaling caution for portfolios invested in the metal sector and related mining equities.
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Shrinkage in Calumet & Hecla Stocks Amid Copper War
Calumet & Hecla stock tumbled from 860 to 57 amid copper war fears, closing yesterday at 590. The peak value reached 86 million dollars, while yesterday’s close stood at 59 million, a shrinkage of 27 million. Heaviest holdings in Boston shown by the latest report.
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Harvard juniors win class debate on French government
The junior team at Harvard defeated sophomores to win the 1908 class championship debating the question of parliamentary government in France versus a US presidential system. Arthur Black, son of ex-Governor Black of New York, won the Pasteur medal as best speaker.
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Big Oil Strike in Egypt Reported Near Suez
Cairo dispatch says petroleum operators after two years at Geb El Geit struck oil in sand at 215 feet. A gas eruption caused an explosion wrecking boring plants and blocking the well. The find is considered important, suggesting oil fields in Egypt.
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Beaux Brummel of Winchester Arrested for Larceny
Timothy E. O Callahan once famed as the Beau Brummel of Winchester is jailed on larceny charges. Winchester police chief William F Swain and Somerville Sgt Eugene A Carter led the arrest after jewelry vanished from residents. O Callahan, 27, formerly of Lexington, lived at 52 Howard Street with Edwin W Hinds. Police found multiple watches and jewelry among his effects and suspect earlier operations in New York.
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Chinatown Banquet Marks Entry of Newborn in Doane Family
Chinatown celebrated a newborn son of Charlie Doane and his wife with a lavish feast of 14 courses. Ling Gah led preparations at the Oriental with sharks fins birds nest soups and roast pig among other delicacies. The event followed a recent police case in which Doane was acquitted over alleged illegal taxes.
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Prank Year at Harvard Ends With Skeleton Flagpole Stunt
Harvard students and a secret society known as Med Facs staged bold pranks over the year. A grand finale saw a grinning skeleton hung from Cambridge Common flagpole while police patrolled below. Other feats included crockery at the pole, pump blowing, shield painting at Gray's Hall, clock whitening, and a freshman Reid cannon incident. W S Merrill ate a huge dinner in Memorial Hall, and a red danger lantern theft on Church Street led to a police court fine.
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Reward for Sullivan Messenger Boy Promoted by Mutual District
George Sullivan, who stopped two runaway chores in front of the Exchange building on Monday, is promoted to the star staff of Mutual District Messenger Company. General Manager Hern ordered the transfer to 109 State Street on December 26 with a weekly salary range of 10 to 18 dollars and potential further advancement for merit.
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Danish Sailors Parade Through Charlotte Amalia
Sailors from the Danish cruiser Valkyrien paraded the streets of Charlotte Amalia with music and banners to an enthusiastic crowd. The residents expressed their wish that the islands not be sold.
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Fire in Charleston destroys 14 buildings
Telegraph reports a major Charleston fire that destroyed 14 upper city structures today. Loss estimated around 380000 dollars, with several newly opened exposition period shops among the losses.
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City Briefs officers arrest two women for larceny
Annie Pendergast, 24, of 1155 Tremont street, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Station 4 officers on larceny charges for small wares taken from Oughton and Dutton. Fannie Linker, 30, of 199 Harrison avenue, was later arrested on two counts, for larceny from Jordan Marsh valued at $29.06 and for larceny from R. H. White's worth $8. Both alleged thefts occurred in area stores.
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