New High Records Made All Along the Line at Vanderbilt
A brisk trading session in New York featured massive volume and buoyant closes amid speculation. Sugar stock led activity with wild price swings from 131 to 133 1/2, while total sales reached about 1.6 million shares. Vanderbilt dividends were declared for several lines and a Connecticut River railroad bond issue attracted bids, with awards in the 104.56 to 102.77 range.
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New York
Erie
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Vanderbilt
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Canada Southern
Lake Erie & Western Preferred
Tuttle
Connecticut River Railroad
New England Gas and Coke Company Reports First-Year Results
The New England Gas and Coke Company reports its first year ending December 1, 1900, with coke sales rising to 39,770 tons in November and gas sales hitting 163,000,000 cubic feet. Net income nearly covers fixed charges, and the plant is fully operational with steady, profitable growth anticipated. The company plans monthly deposits to reserve bonded interest. Boston, December 20, 1900.
Copper Market Moves and Mine Updates in Boston Notes
Boston copper shares show activity with Tamarack and Amalgamated dividends set. Tamarack No. 8 shaft advances 41 feet, production slated for next summer and a 50 percent output rise long term. Adventure, Rhode Island, Elm River, Winona rise in low priced coppers as Lake buyers accumulate. Boston Consolidated promises profits. Tecumseh and Utah Consolidated stock activity hints at January advances.
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Blake Bros. & Co
Py Francis Henshaw & Co
Boston
New York
N. Y
Ceeeee
S. O
Lst
Tamarack
Calumet
Tamarack 6
Amalgamated
Rhode Island
Elm River
Winona
Boston News
Paine, Webber & Co
Butte
London
Boston Consolidated
Sam Newhouse
Tecumseh Mining Company
Albany
Peninsula
Lode
Franklin Company
Utah Consolidated
Trimountain
Baltic
Flin River
British Columbia
Silverton
Col
Des Aid
Lackawanna Group
Endall Mountain
Four Metals Mining & Milling Company
Old Dominion
New England Gas & Cokers
Henson Creek Lead Mines Company
A. C. Messier
Pawtucket
R. I
William J. Whiting
Addison M. Thayer
Franklin, Mass
Pinkham
Boston Stock Sales Report Roundup
Boston stock market notes show today s highest and lowest sales and closing bid ask prices for listed issues. Details include Am Beila O Gee 41 00% and various bonds from A T & 8S F to Bos Un Gas with bid and ask ranges and volume figures.
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Boston
Am Beila O
Cider in New England, Whiskey in Kentucky
The note compares regional tastes with cider favored in New England and genuine Kentucky whiskey preferred in Kentucky. It highlights local drink traditions as a cultural contrast between regions.
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Kentucky
Old ’76 Medallion Whiskey Ad
Advertisement for Old ’76 Medallion whiskey highlights genuine direct from bluegrass regions. Promotes full quarts and pints for first-class bars, jobbers and wholesalers supplying trade. From N E Agency, 026 Chamber of Commerce, Boston.
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Blue Grass
N. E
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Harwich Postmaster Suspended Over Shortage
Harwich Centre postmaster Charles Edward Brett was suspended by Postoffice Inspector Swift under department orders. Brett admits a shortage but hopes to tide the matter with help from Boston. Swift called on brandsmen to account for the alleged shortfall.
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Harwich
Charles Edward Brett
Harwich Centre
Postoffice
Spitz Bros and Mork Offer Raglan Overcoats in Style
In business since 1871 at 65-69 Summer street Spitz Bros and Mork supply reliable clothing at moderate prices. They feature an updated line of furnishing goods hats and clothing and manufacture their own garments. Raglan overcoats for men youths and children have been their specialty this season and are praised for fit and finish.
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Spitz Bros. & Mork
Summer Street
Foston
Garmeteef
Attract ive Christmas Window at Famous Clothing House
The Famous Clothing House at 590 594 Washington street corner Hayward place features an ornate window by window dresser Harry Goulston. Arches on colonial columns with white decorations and green background frame suits and overcoats while a wax figure in a smoking jacket sits at a table. A sign touts the latest fashions for winter 1900 1901 as crowds applaud the display.
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Washington Street
Hayward Place
Harry Goulston
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Offers Free Calendars
A very pretty and novel calendar is issued by the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company to customers at its Boston area stores. Locations include 92 Court Street opposite Sudbury Street, 239 Tremont Street near Eliot Street, 366 Broadway between Third and Fourth Streets Chelsea, and 37 Market Street Lynn. The firm promotes integrity and fair dealing with high quality goods and low prices, and the price list mailed on request should interest housewives.
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Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Boston
Court Street
Sudbury Street
Tremont Street
Eliot Street
Broadway
Third
Fourth Streets
Chelsea
Market Street
Lynn
Melbourne MacDowell Divorce Case Reported
Referee Emanuel Blumentiel reports in New York that Wilhelmina Marie MacDowell is entitled to a divorce from actor William Melbourne MacDowell. The case involves the former spouse of Fanny Davenport. the referee’s findings are filed in the Supreme Court.
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Melbourne Macdowell
New York
Emanuel Blumentiel
Sureme
Wilhelmina Marie MacDowell
William Melbourne MacDowell
Fanny Davenport
Girl Who Threw Vitriol Goes Free
Marion Rogan pleaded guilty to throwing vitriol into her former lover’s face, destroying his sight. Judge Bond placed her on probation, saying the case caused him anxiety yet noting her provocation and his belief the probation may help her reform while avoiding glorifying the crime. Dr. Frank L. Taylor, the victim, was absent. Rogan left the courtroom with friends.
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Marion Rogan
Bond
Superior Criminal Court
Frank L. Taylor
District Attorney’s
Commonwealth
Big Store’s Bargains Offer Wide Space and Variety
The Big Store of 8S. Vorenberg & Co. fronts Washington Hanover and Elm streets with over 50 000 square feet of selling space and the largest clothing window frontage in America. It showcases a vast stock of boys and men’s clothing including overcoats suits and furnishings. The shop emphasizes fashionable patterns, low prices, and a broad selection of neckwear hats gloves leather goods jewelry and accessories for Christmas gifts.
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Vorenberg & Co
Washington
Hanover
Elm Streets
America
McKinley Wins Popular Vote With 859,824 Lead
New York Dec 20 The Times compiles official popular vote totals for presidential electors from the Nov 6 election. McKinley 7 217 677 Bryan 6 867 853 Woolley 207 368 Barker 50 188 Debs 94 552 Malloney 32 45 Total 15 967 209 scattering 6211. McKinley's plurality 859 824 and majority 468 065.
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New York
Times
United States
McKinley
Bryan
Woolley
Barker
Debs
Malloney
Boers Invade Cape Colony Trigger Fears of Wider Revolt
A despatch from Cape Town reports about 2000 Boer troops entering northern Cape Colony and warnings that Afrikander discontent could spark a broad revolt. Dutch sympathizers may join, raising fears across the region.
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London
Cape Colony
Cane Town
Lewisz A May & Co Assigns To William Kingdale
Lewisz A May and Co members of the New York Consolidated Aid Produce Exchanges assigned for creditors to William Kingdale of 87 Nassau Street. Debts are estimated between 60000 and 70000 with assets to be determined. The firm had two New York offices and a Boston office on State Street. the Boston office was vacant.
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New York
Lewisz A. May & Co
New York Consolidated Aid Produce Exchanges
William Kingdale
Nassau Street
Boston
State Street
Cambridge School Board Debates Legality of Teacher Absence Rule
The Cambridge school committee refused to seek the city solicitor's opinion on whether paying a headmaster for absence under Rules 68 and 69 is legal. The order to extend Head Master James S. Barrell’s absence to March 1 was defeated 7 to 2, but the first order passing continued the absence. The board also adopted measures to revise non-resident tuition, appoint a janitor supervisor, and hire an additional truant officer.
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Cambridge
Wyman
Finance Committee
James S. Barrell
Harvard
Thurston
Malley
O Rourke and Watson Draw In Fifteen Round Bout
Andy Watson of Boston and Charley O Rourke of Cambridge fought to a fifteen round draw in Lawrence. An agreement stated that if both remained on their feet at the end, the bout would be ruled a draw. Preliminary results saw Peter Brooks defeat Jimmie Stewart in twelve rounds. Jig Stone KO'd Jerry Donahoe, and Billy Terrie lost to Freddie Bryston in two rounds.
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Lawrence
Andy Watson
Boston
Charley O'Rourke
Cambridge
O’rourke
Peter Brooks
Jimmie Stewart
Manchester
N. H
Jig
Stone
Jerry Donahoe
Billy Terrie
Freddie Bryston
Waltham
Gas Explosion Blasts Charles Street Homes injuring three
A gas explosion in the basement of 101 Charles Street shattered walls and roofs, injuring Frank Bowman, William Westerman, and Isaac Cohen. The blast also damaged 103 Charles Street, 99 laundry, and 114 Weldon lodgehouse as Beals and others narrowly escaped harm. Witnesses blamed possible lamp and cleaning agents.
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Josephine Ruffin
Charles Street
Woman’s Club
Lillian Clayton Jewett
Frank Bowman
Tremont Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
William Westerman
Brighton Street
Isaac Cohen
North Anderson Street
Westerman
Benjamin Beals
Bowman
D. N. Palmer
Cohen
Beals
Mrs. Beals
My Clothier's Fine Stock At Bernard Wolf Store Corner Portland Hanover
Bernard M Wolf's clothing shop showcases a broad holiday stock across four floors. The first floor offers menswear and accessories including dress shirt protectors and neckwear while the upper floors hold suits overcoats and various winter wear. Wolf handles most of Levy Nathanson Co stock after a recent partnership dissolution.
Boston Post expands press room with Hoe quadruple press
The Boston Post, enjoying rising circulation, adds a condensed quadruple press from R. Hoe & Company. Experts note top enhancements, including easy sheet cut adjustment. The press can print a two to thirty-two page paper in a single revolution at 48,000 eight-page papers per hour.
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N. E. Printing Trades Journal
Boston Post
R. Hoe & Company
New York
London
The
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