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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1906

Page

10

Copper rally as Amalgamated leads Wall Street gains

Wall Street notes a sharp upturn driven by Amalgamated Copper amid rumors of an Amalgamated Heinze settlement. Stocks surged 111 2 to 115 1 2 with United Copper and related issues climbing, while the market overall recovered from recent declines. The United States Steel quarterly earnings topped expectations, boosting sentiment and lifting money markets despite mixed foreign exchange signals.

Wall Street Amalgamated Copper Montana Amalgamated United States Steel Corporation Paris State Street Reading Union Pacific St. Paul United States Steel New York Central

Boston curb market brisk with rising prices and active trades

In Exchange place yesterday curb buyers and sellers gathered for lively activity. The market showed large sales and good prices with an upward tendency as quotations rose above yesterday. The most active stocks included Butte Copper New England Gold and Copper Santa Ysabel Raven Utah Apex Troyo Manhattan and Pioneer.

Butte Copper New England Gold and Copper Santa Ysabel Raven Utah Apex Troyo-Manhattan Pioneer Butte St Mary's Arizona Commercial Black Mountain N. E. Adamant. Sieves bkGe Troy-Manhattan Calumet & Pittsburg Abe Acme Consolidated Pittsburg & Duluth Angle & Blue Bell Calumet Arizona Bay State Gas Butte & London Ag Wereer Oy Bingham Group Ee Idaho Butte Exploration

Dividends Payable on Various Stocks Notice

Chicago Great Western Railway declares 214 per cent dividends on preferred A stock for six months ending December 31, 1905. United States Steel Corporation pays 18 per cent on preferred stock with payment due February 25. General Chemical Company offers 2 per cent on common stock with payment date March 7.

Chicago Great Western Railway Company United States Steel Corporation General Chemical Company

Boston Market Dividend Rights Brief

Boston Market reports total sales bonds of 38000 dollars with 62494 listed shares and 33657 unlisted shares rights totaling 3221. The terse note lists financial instruments and share counts without further context.

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New York Bonds Close Mixed After Tuesday Tweaks

New York bond market ends with mixed closes as yields move slightly in response to Tuesday’s trading cues. Investors weigh short term notes against longer maturities while liquidity remains cautiously steady amid market chatter.

Chicago Grain Quotations and Market Commentary

Ennis and Stoppani expose Chicago Board of Trade quotations for wheat corn and oats with May July and Sept boards. Prices show openings highs and closes with notes on May wheat options and a grain letter predicting lower prices tomorrow after mixed trading as weather reports influence sentiment. Corn starts strong on demand then eases, finishing near session lows as supply exceeds demand.

Ennis & Stoppani Chicago Board of Trade State Mutual

Roosevelt may attend Wheeler South Memorial in Atlanta

Washington Jan 31 A large memorial meeting for General Joseph Wheeler is planned for Feb 25 in Atlanta to reunite Blue and Gray. It may feature President Roosevelt and leaders of the Grand Army of the Republic and Confederate Veterans, along with Spanish War veterans.

Washington Atlanta Joseph Wheeler Camp A. Wheeler Cavalry Roosevelt Grand Army of the Republic

G A R Encampment in Faneuil Hall

Department Commander James H W Wolff of the G A R announced the fortieth annual encampment will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday February 18 and 19 in Faneuil Hall. The twenty seventh annual convention of the Women s Relief Corps will meet at the People s Church on the same dates.

James H W. Wolff Faneuil Hall Women's Relief Corps People’s Church

Tributes Paid to Supt. Conley at Memorial Service

Friends educators and public officials gathered at Girls' High School West Newton Street to honor George H Conley late Boston public schools superintendent. Speakers included James J Storrow Mayor Fitzgerald and Dr Charles W Parmenter who praised his exemplary habits ambition and constructive work.

George H Conley Boston Public Schools Girls’ High School West Newton Street James J. Storrow Boston School Board Fitzgerald Conley Massachusetts Senate Charles W. Parmenter Mechanic Arts High School Corps of Instructors of Boston George H. Martin State Board of Education Walter S. Parker

Henry Hawkins to Retire After 44 Years with Boston Fire Dept

Henry M Hawkins a veteran Boston firefighter of 44 years will retire on February 16. He dedicated decades to protecting the city and witnessing many changes in the department, marking a long service record.

Henry M. Hawkins Boston Fire Department

Veteran Civil War worker rises through engine ranks

Mr. Hawkins born October 20 1840 in Dover New Hampshire served in the first Bull Run battle with Fifth Massachusetts Infantry returned 1864 and joined engine No 3 March 1 1865 later promoted to Engine 8 1873 foreman of the repair shop 1890 assistant superintendent January 1895 and superintendent May 1896 married and resident at 53 Chandler Street Dover NH Captain A J Porter to succeed Hawkins as superintendent of the repair shop E M Byington promoted to superintendent of engines.

Hawkins Bull Run Fifth Massachusetts Infantry Mr. Hawkins Dover N. H Chandler Street A. J. Porter Tower Company No. 2

Stand by the Law as It Is

B B Johnson elected president of the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society at the annual meeting. James Noves of Lynn named chair of the board of directors. Speakers criticized a proposed law allowing hotels to sell liquor after 11 pm. Johnson argued the current law grew from enraged sentiment over late saloon patrons. Thousands of youths roamed midnight streets near theatres. A large public meeting was voted to organize state temperance groups for protest.

B. B. Johnson Massachusetts ‘Total Abstinence Society James Noves Lynn Johnson

Bonds to be paid in New York funds by Feb 9 1906

First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds totaling 32 558 000 are listed on New York London Frankfort and Berlin stock exchanges with plans to list on Amsterdam. These bonds are a legal investment for trustees and savings banks in New York State. Copies of the mortgage document and a supporting letter from B F Winchell Esq may be obtained at our office.

New England & Clifton Copper Company E. Rollins Morse Boston Clifton, Ariz Shannon Copper Company Coronado Massachusetts Electric Companies Speyer & Co Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Amalgamated Heinze-Amalgamated United Copper Bingham New York Allouez Atlantic Boston Consolidated Greene Consolidated Utah United States Steel Corporation Marvin Hughitt Marshall Field Allen, Arnold & Co State Street Devonshire Street Iron and Steel Steel Corporation Amalgamated Copper Company J. S. Heath John W. Gates Gates Steel Common Union Pacific St. Paul Minneapolis St. Louis Moline Ill Kansas City General Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Equipment Trust Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Serial Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Consolidated Mortgage Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern First London Frankfort Berlin Amsterdam New York State B. F. Winchell, Esq

Beef Magnate Dodges Queries at Packers Hearing

Chicago January 31 no major facts emerged at today's packers case hearing. Edward Morris vice president of Fairbank Canning and Ira M Morris secretary, along with Edward F Swift of Swift and Co testified. Morris faced cross examination about company books and possible injunction violations while Garfield assurances were cited.

Chicago Packers Edward Morris Fairbank Canning Company Ira M. Morris Edward F. Swift Swift & Co United States Morrison Garfield Grosscup Morris Ira N. Morris Edward Swift Department of Justice

Hero Wants to Be Citizen after Brave Rescue

Colonel James B. Russell known as Peg Leg Jim of Boston applied for naturalization after losing a leg in a railroad accident. A Civil War veteran who served with Confederate forces, he later joined a circus and earned a Congressional medal for bravery in rescuing several people at Rowe's Wharf.

James B. Russell Congress Boston Jim United States Scotland Russell Stonewall Jackson

Man Sells Wife and Child for Three Dollars in Wilkesbarre

Raymond Palmer of Wyoming County bought George Rosengrant's wife and her eight year old daughter for three dollars. Palmer then obtained a marriage license to wed the woman the next day. The sale dated July 5, 1900, included a clause binding Rosengrant and Palmer to refrain from further trouble.

Wilkesbarre Penn Raymond Palmer Wyoming County George Rosengrant Rosengrant Palmer

Silent verdict on two doctors from Massachusetts Medical Society

Uncompromising silence from Dr. Percy D. McLeod and news that Dr. John H. Pettee, ill and seeking a change of scene, prompted a board of trial hearing at the Massachusetts Medical Library. Secretary Dr. Goff refused to disclose actions taken. Pettee’s sister cited heart trouble from the months of turmoil surrounding the case.

Percy D. McLeod John H. Pettee Board of Trial Massachusetts Medical Society Massachusetts Medical Library Goff Post Dr. McLeod Dr. Pettee Miss Pettee

Nightie patient escapes as attendants pursued in Lynn

John B. Southwick, a West Lynn resident and hospital patient, bolted from Ih Hospital clad only in a nightie and barefooted. He raced attendants across fields and over fences before being exhausted and captured. He suffers a skull injury and possible brain effect with a blood clot formation.

Lynn John B. Southwick West Lynn Ih Hospital

Plymouth Jail Crowded More Than Ever Before

Plymouth Jan 31 The county jail is at an all time crowding with 114 inmates 92 serving sentences and 22 awaiting trial Yesterday 144 inmates were held for court session indicating a sharp rise in jail population and ongoing legal proceedings.

Plymouth

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