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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1903

Page

8

A Mighty Factor in the Financial World

The article extols the Financial Age led by J Pierpont Morgan and Spotlights the National Securities Co of St Louis. It claims small investors can pool funds from 50 dollars up to join a nationwide coalition offering 6 percent monthly dividends and withdrawal at any time. It cites notable depositors including Charles W Hawkins of Denver and C W Burkett of Warsaw Indiana.

United States National Securities Co St. Louis Napoleon J. Pierpont Morgan National Banks Chas. W. Hawkins Denver Colo C. W. Burkett Warsaw Ind Dept

Trade vitality continues in New York trade review

R G Dun and Company and Bradstreet report vigorous trade and industry despite transportation congestion and bad weather. Building activity rises with material inquiries, retail sales stay strong for seasonable wear, wholesale jobbing improves though deliveries lag, and foreign trade keeps pace with domestic levels. January failures fall to twelve month lows. spring trade begins earlier with stable prices.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade United States Canada Bradstreet’s

Brick-throwing thief robs furrier on Chauncy Street

About 11 o'clock Thursday night a bold thief smashed a window at Lehrberger and Asher furs, 48 Chauncy Street, and stole three fox boas valued at about $20 each before escaping.

Lehrberger & Asher, Furriers Chauncy Street

Coppers Rally Ends Mixed After New York Move

Boston stock scene reports a strong late rally in copper but a withdrawal of buying pressure after New York marked Amalgamated. Osceola led gains earlier while Copper Range and Tamarack showed notable activity. Daly-West announces a six cent monthly dividend. United States Mining and other majors move on light volume as markets eye Lincoln’s birthday closing.

State Street Boston Osceola Tamarack New York Lake Financial Bulletins Amalgamated Trimountain Trinity Bingham Centennial Isle Royale Parrot United States Mining Utah Quincy Winona Shannon No. Mohawk Old Dominion Daly- West Boston Mining and Stock Exchange Jupiter Greene Copper Bay State Gas Boston Consolidated Eclipse Oil St. Belcher Hartford N. York United States Mining Company Globe Robert D. Evans Sydney W. Winslow Idwin Hawley Greene Consolidated Copper Company Alfred Romer Repenes Repenes Mr. Romer Boston Stock Exchange Lincoln Heath Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Canada Southern Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago & Alton Chi & Great Western Chicago & Northwestern Colorado Southern Delaware & Hudson del, Lack & West Denver & Rio Granda Erie Lake Erie & Western Louisville & Nashvilles Manhattan Kan Texas Mexico New York Central Norfolk & Western Ontario & Western Pennsylvania Rock Island Oa Railway Renee Pacific St Louis & West Union Pacific Wabash Wheeling Lake Erie Wiscons Central Wells Fargo Amalgamated Copper Am Car & Foundry Eevee Amshnelthig ‘& Refining Anaconda ‘Mining Co Brooklyn Rapid Transit Colorado Fuel & Iron Consolidated Gas General Electric Hocking Coal Eopa Paper Eee Ee Eee Eee Ee Eee 400 74% T3%4 73% Tt 40% National Biscuit Eeemree National Lead Eee Ee Pacific Mail Eee People's Gas Eereee Seers Pressed Steel Palace Car Republic Steel Tenn Coal & Iron Union Bag & Paper Co United United States Rubber United States Steel Western Union

Bond market report highlights Boston trading

Boston February 6 highest and lowest bond sales and closing bids and asks listed. Am Tel & Tel 4s and Texaco 4s figures shown with sale volumes and price levels. Un Gas lst 5s also noted with bid and ask at 106 percent.

Boston Am Tel & Tel

Nervy Margaret Woodaman Traps House Thieves

Margaret Woodaman, reportedly fearless, helped stop burglars at 14 and 15 Boylston Place. She guided police to a copper boiler theft site, identified two suspects Henry Murray and John Connors, 28 and 42, held on $1200 for the grand jury.

Margaret Woodaman Post Boylston Place No. 15 John Henry Murray John Connors

New York Market Weakens on Bank Statement Anticipation

Wall Street trading showed a slight sag as traders awaited the bank statement. Steel common fell 7 8 to 33 7 8 after early strength, while Amalgamated was among the most active and comparatively firm.

Wall Street Steel Common Amalgamated

Stock movements and sale by Lewissohn noted

The report cites a net gain of five to eight and six to three to four as the quoted figures. It states that Lewissohn sold yesterday and repurchased the stock today, indicating a round of brief selling followed by a buyback.

Lewissohn

Insurance Men Elect at New England Bureau Meeting

The annual meeting of the New England Bureau of United Insurance Inspection elected officers for the coming year. Henry R. Turner was chosen chairman, James H. Leighton vice-chairman, Frederick B. Carpenter treasurer, and R. Walter Hilliard secretary.

New England Bureau of United Inspection (Insurance Henry R. Turner James H. Leighton Frederick B. Carpenter R. Walter Hilliard

Morgan Forces Canal Debate In Senate Session

In Washington on February 6, Senator Morgan of Alabama pressed a resolution seeking Navy correspondence on Panama Bay military occupation as Cullom moved for executive session. Morgan claimed $3,000,000 paid to Colombia would reach insurgents and warned war with Colombia could follow ongoing isthmian canal policy. House anti trust debate neared closure with final speeches and plan for a three hour continuation tomorrow before a final vote.

Washington Senate Morgan Alabama Secretary of the Navy Panama Colon Cullom United States Colom Colombia Kean Moody North Carolina Dearmond Dem Littlefield Rep Messrs. Lawrence Mass Parker N. J Tirrell Jenkins Wis Douglass N. Y Henry Tex Fleming McClellan Williams Miss Kieberg

Firemen Move New Units and Promote Commanders

Combination Ladder Company 3 on East Fourth street South Boston began operation yesterday under District Chief Edwin A. Perkins with Lieutenant A J Caulfield commanding a seven man crew. New postings ripple through city firehouses as Captains Ready McDonald Lally Nolan Succeed and retirements reduce ranks.

East Fourth Street South Boston Edwin A. Perkins City Point A. J. Caulfield John Ready Charlestown Brighton Allan McDonald Engine Roslindale John J. Lally Engine 12 Engine 45 Michael Boyle Ladder 12 Lally

Three-Masted Steel Fishing Schooner Plotted

Movement among T wharf fishermen to build a three-masted steel fishing schooner is under discussion. Some captains oppose steel vessels due to fear of damage from wharves, while supporters favor the idea. No definite plans or actions have begun. progress is unlikely before spring.

T Wharf

Fire at McGovern lantern and oil shed alarms State Street

Excitement on State Street near the custom house as a fire was discovered in the lantern and oil shed of contractor Patrick McGovern shortly after 3 30 in the afternoon. Firemen arrived quickly and saved the boiler sheds and chart rooms while tunnel workers below continued their tasks unaware of the blaze.

State Street Custom House Patrick McGovern

Sunday Spiritual and Baptist Church Services Listings

Readable notices list Sunday sermons at multiple churches including Clare ndon Street and Dudley Street Baptist churches and Tremont Temple M E Church. Also C RS spiritualist circles and lectures across Boston venues with times and speakers.

Clarendon Street Baptist Church James A. Francis Dudley Street Baptist Church First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Francis H. Rowley D. D Slater Industrial and State Normal School Winston-Salem N. C Ruggles Street Baptist Church Tremont Washington Streets A. C. Dixon D. C Professor Case Boston Transcript Tremont Temple Baptist Church T. 3 Barbour E. D. Burr S. H. Atkins Immanuel Church West Roxbury

Newfoundlanders Coming to annual ball in Paul Revere Hall

The Newfoundland Mutual Benefit Association held a large meeting at Grand Army Hall and prepared for the annual ball in Paul Revere Hall on Tuesday evening February 10. The committee of Patrick J Bulger Dennis J Cantwell Thomas Kevin and Jeremiah Halloran reported over 800 tickets sold. A Newfoundland delegation from Lynn Fall River and Worcester will attend.

Newfoundland Mutual Benefit Association Grand Army Hall Paul Revere Hall Patrick J. Bulger Dennis J. Cantwell Thomas Kevin Jeremiah Halloran Lynn Fall River Worcester

Fels Naptha Soap Promises Easier Wash Day

An advertisement touts Fels Naptha soap as saving clothes and sweat while easing backache and heartache. It urges readers to follow directions and avoid wash boilers hot suds and bad smells to prevent rough hands and damaged fabrics.

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