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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

20

Wrice Advances Well Maintained

Total sales in New York 842200 shares and Boston 41694 shares. Union Pacific led New York with 94100 shares and Amalgamated led Boston with 9127 shares. The greatest New York gain was Chicago and Alton 41 4 to 613 4, while Denver and Rio Grande pref fell to 793 4. Utah Copper rose to 47 in Boston, Calumet and Hecla fell to 660. Call money in New York 31 4 percent and Boston 4 to 41 2 percent. Time money New York 3 to 33 4 percent and Boston 4 to 41 2 percent.

New York Boston Union Pacific Calumet & Hecla Amalgamated Old Dominion Lake Boston Elevated Utah Copper Quincy Miami North Butte Cereseecees Eseeeses Eis Peete Tee Eeeseses ‘Ib Gb TOLCE Eae Tee Pere Treasury Sielalack A Low Amalgamated Copper Car & Foundr American Ice Securities American Locomotive A Ewe Anaconda Mining Co Atchison e+e Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Chesapeake & Olio Delaware & Hudson Denver & Rio Grande Ee Distiller Securities Erie General Electric Great Northern Tllinois Central Eee Enon International Power Iowa Central Kansas City Kansas Texas New York Central Prt Ontario & West Northern Pacific Joi Boty Pacific Mail Ae Wee Enee Pennsylvania SO Pitts, Co St .Louis Lf ” Steel Soo Spring Reading Republic Steel Io Island Co Rock Do St I & San Fred St Louis Sloss Sheffield Southern Pacific Southern Toledo St Louis & W Olian Gorg Union Pacific Plate United State Rubber United States Steel Sae Western Union Oe Wheeling & Lake Erie Wisconsin Central Se American Tel & Tel

Christmas mood lifts stock market in light trading

The Boston and New York markets showed cautious optimism as holiday mood spread. Gains were led by New York Central Union Pacific Amalgamated and steel shares while volume remained moderate and profit taking subdued.

State Street Shorts New York Central Unioon Pacific Car Foundry Eiven Llttle Commodore Vanderbilt Atchison Road New York Stock Exchange Steel Corporation Amalgamated Brooklyn Rapid Transit St. Paul Kansas City Southern Common Reading Southern Pacific Union Cific Steel Wabash New York

Boston Market Stock and Bond Prices Record

The Boston Market reports the day’s stock and bond price movements and total sales, detailing market activity. The table captures closing prices, volume, and overall market direction for the session.

Boston

Ex dividend totals from listed, unlisted stocks and bonds

Ex dividend figures show listed stocks 21 752 shares unlisted stocks 19 942 shares bonds 145 000 rights 7 860 in total sales across categories.

Dividends Declared by Various Companies

A list of quarterly and semi annual cash dividends declared by multiple firms including Se West End St Ry Co Distillers Securities Corp Manufacturers National Bank Century Bank New York Canadian Salt Montreal Steel New York and New Jersey Telephone Dwight Mfg Columbus Hocking Coal United States Finishing. Record dates range December 22 to January 30 with books closing in December and January.

West End St. Ry. Co Securities Corporation Manufacturers’ National Bank Brooklyn Century Bank New York Canadian Salt Co., Ltd Montreal Steel Works Co New York & New Jersey Telephone Co Dwight Mfg. Co Columbus & Hocking Coal & Iron Co United States Finishing Co

Multiple Company Dividends and Book Closings Listed

A condensed report lists quarterly and monthly dividends for Creamery Package Co American Chicle Co Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania National Shawmut Bank Chelsea Trust Co and others. It notes dates for book closings and record dates including Jan 1 Jan 2 Jan 5 Jan 10 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 20 Jan 21 and Dec 24 with amounts 1 to 2 percent and $5 dividends.

Creamery Package Co St. Louis San Francisco R. R. Co American Chicle Co National Shawmut Bank Wells-Fargo Express Co Dartmouth Mfg. Co Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania Chelsea Trust Co

Bradstreet Notes Holiday Trade Strength, Wool Buys

Bradstreet reports holiday trade expanded to a peak with most cities posting higher activity than last year though cheaper goods dimmed total value. Wholesale movement quiet except wool at high prices with Boston leading purchases of 4 to 5 million pounds. October earnings show a 6.6 percent gain over prior year despite softer earlier results.

New York Bradstreet Boston Montana

Dun's Weekly Review Notes Holiday Trade Trends

R G Dun and Co reports strong holiday retail sales for both goods and staples while seasonal demand remains steady in jobbing and wholesale. Mills close for holidays, but high orders persist, with inventories likely pressure deliveries after January. Footwear markets stay active as eastern wholesalers push supplementary orders and New England producers quote full prices on new business.

New York R. G Dun & Co Fall River Mills New England

Exchange Lists Securities on New York Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange lists several issues including Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co bonds, American Agricultural Chemical Co preferred stock, Washington Union R R Co bonds, and major railroad and canal loan securities. Totals range from hundreds of thousands to millions, with multiple issuers and due years noted.

New York Stock Exchange Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co Potts Creek Branch American Agricultural Chemical Co Wabash R. R. Co Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co United States United States Reduction & Refining Co Union Bag & Paper Co Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Ry. Co

Brokers Become Boys at Boston Stock Exchange Christmas

On the day before Christmas the Boston Stock Exchange members shed their broker roles and playfully tormented each other with fake orders and college style rushes. John Parkinson Jr. suffered a humorous water initiation as an ice filled hat drenched his head while an orchestra provided music from 1 to 3 o clock.

NCE Boston Stock Exchange John Parkinson, Jr John Parkinson Parkinson & Burr Young Parkinson

Circus Girl brightens Castle Square Christmas Eve show

Castle Square Theatre presented The Circus Girl with John Craig producing for the first time. Paris of the stage came to Boston as glittering boulevards and chorus of clowns and riders delighted a large audience. Miss Mary Young shone as Lucile the slack-wire walker while Donald Meek and Craig drew strong laughs. The company excelled and The Circus Girl runs all of next week.

Castle Square John Craig Paris Mr. Craig Mary Young Lucile Donald Meek Dick Capel Mr. Chipman Cadets

Steamer Rescues Crew From Waterlogged Schooner Zaccheus Sherman

The British steamship Lord Ormonde of the Holland American Line arrived from Rotterdam with Captain Cooke and seven crew members from the three masted schooner Zaccheus Sherman. The schooner was waterlogged three miles south of Cape Henry during a northeast gale Wednesday morning.

Newport News Lord Ormonde Holland-American Line Rotterdam Cooke Zaccheus Sherman Cape Henry

Boston considers renaming Park Square to Lincoln Square

Prominent citizens debate Aldermen's move to honor Lincoln's centenary by renaming Park Square. Rev George Hodges supports the idea praising patriotic naming, while Edwin D Mead argues against changing familiar street names and urges careful authority and timing.

Boston Board of Aldermen W. Prentiss Parker Park Square Lincoln Square Post George Hodges South End Old North Square Mayerid@ Square Lincoln State House

Receivers Refuse Fees in Arnold Print Works Case

Senator Crane and James J. Storrow of Lee Higinson & Co refused compensation for their receiver services for the Arnold Print Works of North Adams. Henry K. Warner received 60000 for his work as the receivers settled affairs, and sold the business to a creditors’ committee after eleven months.

Senator Crane James J. Storrow Lee, Higinson & Co Arnold Print Works North Adams Henry K. Warner Warner Mr. Storrow

Mount Auburn Court Install Guests Named for January Meeting

At the Mount Auburn court of Cambridge public installation on Tuesday evening January 5, Charles E. Benning high chief ranger and John J. Gleason deputy high chief ranger will be among the guests.

Mount Auburn Court of Cambridge Charles E. Benning John J. Gleason

First Christmas Under Roof At Boston Curb

The Boston Curb Association held its first Christmas under the roof celebration with a 10 piece orchestra, dances, songs, and sketches led by James Irwin. A Christmas tree displayed gifts for each member while youthful Santa James Dealy distributed them with humor. Prizes included a taxicab, a rowing shell, and toy items. every curb employee received a gold piece totaling 200 dollars.

Boston Curb Association James Irwin Curb James Dealy Santa Claus Dealy William Ross Charles Dole Scott Bickford Laramie Leonard Chadwick

Coming Events of the M C C F and 1909 Installations

The final Consul Session for 1908 occurs Sunday at St. Rose hall Worcester street with George Daly presiding. The 1909 officers will be publicly installed by High Chief Ranger Charles E. Benning on Sunday Jan 10, followed by St. Columbkille court banquet on Tuesday Jan 5 with speakers including Rev James H. O Neill and Edward N. Clancy. Fraternity lecture by Daniel H. Maguire is set for Tuesday Jan 5 in Salem with Deputy Chief Ranger John Driscoll as guest. A smoke talk by Gallagher Court Springfield is planned Sunday with speakers like Jeremiah G Fennessey and John J. McIntee. Americus Court No 34 M C O F elected officers Monday Dec 21 with Brennan as C R and O Neill as V C. other officers listed along with delegates to the convention.

St. Rose Hall Worcester Street George +. Daly Charles E. Benning Ave Maria Court Brookline St. Columbkille Court William W. Fagan James H. O'Neil Edward N. Clancy Sentinel Daniel A. Cronin Joseph A. Sheehan Daniel H. Maguire The Order Father Conway Court of Salem John Driscoll Gallagher Court of Springfield Jeremiah G. Fennesey John F. Harrigan Cornelius M. Duggan Francis J. Hanley John J. McIntee Americus Court No Joseph T. Brennan C. R Lawrence J.O' Neil V.C Timothy J. Hurley R. S Edward Doherty F. S Michael J. Leonard Edward McCarthy S. C Timothy Sheehan J. C John Collins S. S Joseph J. Forrester QO. S William D. Madden John W. Brown Denis D. Driscoll Joseph T. Bremen

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