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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
6
The New York market opened strong and stayed firm through the day with London buying. stocks rose after a brief dip amid a Buller defeat rumor. Copper stocks led gains in Boston and on the New York Exchange, with Amalgamated and Butte & Boston among top movers and United States Mining sold at auction.
C F White invites Boston investors to a new Montana venture organized within three months. Limited stock in a corpora tion will be sold at nominal figures to prove the value of immense copper fissure veins. Property includes 16 mining claims on a vein with 10 percent copper visible, water power and town site assets. No shafts or pumping needed. Contact 45 Milk Street Room 84.
Stockholders to approve a rehabilitation plan issuing 8000000? bonds with stock bonus. New directors named including Stillman F. Kelley and Richard A. Parker. Copper and mining shares swing as New York and Boston markets show active trading, with Erie Telephone expanding capital and Reading Railway declaring a 1.12 percent dividend on first preferred stock.
Boston price view lists the day’s top and bottom securities, along with closing bid and asked prices. The summary notes market activity and key figures observed on the trading session ending today.
Assessment paid shows total sales bonds 71647.50 with unlisted bonds 9000 and stocks 40234 shares and unlisted stocks 21477 shares. Details suggest a financial record of securities and paid assessments.
A Boston man recounts a long journey with back pain from a fall and kidney troubles. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Bradbury's on Washington Street with reducing pain and restoring function, urging others to try the remedy.
Wheat traders saw firm prices as Liverpool markets rose and foreign buying supported bids in New York and Chicago. A cold Northwest wave and unfavorable French crop weather boosted confidence, with Paris futures up 15 to 20 points and cash wheat showing stronger inquiry despite North West receipts at 375 cars.
The Calumet Club held its annual meeting in Manchester on Wednesday evening. A West Side reading room supper raised funds in West Manchester. Manchester's French Canadian and Irish populations are estimated at 16 000 to 18 000 and 12 000 to 14 000 respectively. In Nashua Police Court Edward Bush was fined for keeping liquor for sale and keeping his business open on Sunday. The Laconia Car Company re elected its old officers. Jasper Hackett and his divorced wife Mary Hackett remarried after a prior plea of extreme cruelty and a later robbery charge. Dartmouth adopted a new athletic administration plan and planned a May 8 meet with Brown in Hanover. The Gilman ton Lower Falls sash and blind factory was sold for 400 to Edwin Page. David Trombley died after inadvertently mixing a soda with strong ammonia at Roy and Boire’s drug store. Cyprian K Stratton of Portsmouth, Civil War veteran, died at 79.
The House discussed a petition from William S. McNary seeking a $1,000,000 Boston loan to improve access to South Boston via Broadway and related street widenings and rail alignments. The judiciary committee unanimously opposed a bill requiring legislative counsel and agents to wear badges and be barred from certain rooms.
The Richford furniture factory nears completion while Randolps cooperative creamery wholesaled 23 000 pounds of butter in January. Vermont's new Washington county jail will cost about 23000. Giles Durkee Barre ex Alderman dies at 59 born Williamstown tinsmith. State Anti Saloon League distributes 20000 law digest on liquor traffic. Eden reports 8 marriages 10 deaths 21 births in 1899 1898. Daniel H Wright born Weybridge Aug 9 1806 dies in New Haven. Fred M Morse Springfield receives 3000 from Fitchburg railroad for injuries as brakeman May 12 1898. Montpelier telegraph room processes 16844 words of Bry an meeting press in seven hours plus usual messages. Gageville Bellows Falls to gain free delivery after post office work sidewalks crossings and lights are added. Perry S Heath assistant postmaster general informs Barney Cannon.
A three foot long otter was seen sliding along the edge of a Cambridge pond last week. It was pursued but escaped capture. Other notes report Smithfield an epidemic of German measles and thefts by sneak burglars in Machias.
The city water department created two new assistant roles at 3000 yearly each. Melvin P. Freeman and Erwin Ellis were appointed to these posts, with Freeman overseeing meters and mechanical labor and Ellis supervising construction labor. Water Commissioner Martin will implement the changes, with H. V. Macksey moving to the income division.
Paul Dean of Ward 10 is set for appointment as purchasing agent in the street department. The post handles over $2 million in yearly purchases. Senator Innes opposes Dean while Wheeler backs him, President Swallow shows mild interest, and Mayor Hart stays out of the fight.
Superintendent Wheeler dismissed twenty six workers in the permit and street watering divisions. Among the released were Joseph A. Fitzgerald and several ward officials, with many others named from paving and inspection posts. More dismissals were anticipated before Saturday night.
A Friday departure from Boston on February 23 presents a week long tour to Philadelphia with $25 covering hotel stays and other expenses. The plan allows extensions and stop overs, with low rate side trips to Richmond Old Point Comfort Lakewood and other resorts. Applications to A J Simmons New England passenger agent Royal Blue line 211 Washington Street Boston.
Harlem Life notes a playful exchange between actors about a Romeo performance. The first actor boasts the portrayal while the second quips his dead character shows stronger sentiment. The backstage banter reflects theater culture and audience engagement.
T W Chaplin assignee of the John P Squire Company summarizes assets and liabilities of the Squire concerns totaling a $893 685 surplus. The 500 page statement lists 26 concerns, 9000 debtors and 2000 creditors. Chaplin notes stock increases since assignment and says the business can earn 4 to 6 percent on indebtedness.
The Broadway National Bank receiver began paying depositors at 9:30 yesterday, 52 days after closing. Checks totaled 1,458,639.75 with 6 percent interest from suspension to February 6. Deposit recovery stood at 100.834 per cent per hundred, while shareholder dividends depend on paper held by the bank.
A kerosene lamp upset last evening started a fire on the first floor of a three story house at 60 Telegraph Street. The building owned and occupied by Thomas Linnehan sustained about $150 in damage.
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