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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
8
News of H. C. Frick and H. H. Rogers joining the Atchison board fuels conjecture of Union Pacific influence in transcontinental rail expansion. Reading and Ontario & Western rebound amid lower gains for Norfolk & Western and specific mining stocks. Amalgamated dips, Calumet & Hecla leads climbs.
The Shawmut National Bank prepares a landmark three story brick structure at Devonshire Water and Congress streets opposite the post office. Plans from twelve leading Boston architects call for 1 100 000 dollars in expenditure and aim to rival the world’s finest banking houses with Professor Ware of Columbia advising. The winning architect will be announced after the plans are accepted.
The Boston Market summary lists total sales of listed stocks and bonds with figures for unlisted stocks and dividends. End of period totals reflect overall asset mix and market activity across securities.
The Ward 13 Douglas Club executive committee met at the clubhouse 202 West Broadway. Alderman Michael W Norris chairs the group with David F Baldwin as secretary. Members include Andrew L O Toole John Mackay J J McNamara John Maliff James F Curran and James Sheridan. They set the first annual ball for Odd Fellows Hall on Friday February 24.
The Unitarian Club at the Vendome heard Rev Julian C Haynes of West Newton defend Thomas Paine’s character. He refuted claims Paine was an atheist and argued his life embodied public service despite faults.
Ennis and Stoppant report on Chicago grain prices with wheat prices mixed by contracts May July and Sept with slight gains and losses. Corn and oats show dull trading with light turnover and modest selling. Sentiment remains bearish on wheat despite expectations of higher prices and a generally healthy underlying balance.
The day’s general news kept to the week’s pattern with railroad legislation postponed in Congress continuing to influence sentiment. Reading led gains with Ontario & Western, Erie, Reading, and Union Pacific among notable risers as profit taking and bear selling created uneven shifts before closing with an overall tone of strength.
Snow falling today across the West and Southwest trimmed wheat activity in Chicago. May wheat slipped a fraction, July off about a cent, oats declined slightly, while corn and provisions held steady.
William Faversham stars in Letty with strong praise in New York echoes behind Charles Frohman’s acclaimed company. Cast includes Carlotta Nilsson Julie Opp Fritz Williams Arthur Playfair Katherine Florence Olive Oliver and others as English middle class life plays out. The Shepherd King engagement remains popular as it nears its close before a New York transfer. Ethel Barrymore and Viola Allen headline Shakespeares and related works at Hollis Street and the Tremont with high audience enthusiasm. The Fili buster at Tremont, Lew Dockstader minstrels, Annie Russell at Park Theatre in Brother Jacques, Mrs Wiggs nightly at Boston Theatre, and The Lost Boy at the Globe mark a bustling Boston program with varied stage offerings. Next week also features Driven From Home at Grand Opera House and Escaped From the Harem. The Sixth Commandment and The Great Train Robbery headline Bowdoin Square and Castle Square theatres amid vaudeville at Keith's and a strong lineup at Boston Music Hall.
Rev W H Main pastor of Emmanuel Church Buffalo testifies the powder relieves cold and headache within minutes after trying many remedies without success. He states one application brings benefit and calls it a wonderful remedy.
Nevarro and many performers score hits as John T. Kelly and Gypsy entertainers set Boston dates. Miss Clover's burlesque draws crowds at the Columbia while Mollie Williams stars in a title role. Kentucky Belles return to the Columbia. Garden and Somers with Jolly Grass Widows dazzle at Palace Theatre. Sir Charles Wyndham brings London stars to the Colonial. Park Theatre hosts Cecilia Loftus and The Serio-Comic Governess after Annie Russell. Park Theatre hosts Greek charity performance by Orpheus for Macedonian relief. Man o’ Airlie matinee at Majestic for Franklin Square House fund. Ellis' monster benefit at Boston Theatre gathers top artists. Von Vecsey violinist at Symphony Hall and Kneisel Quartet at Potter Hall. De Wolf Hopper revives Wang at Lyric Theatre.
The Cantabrigia Club chaired by Mrs W H Harding will meet Monday at 28 Fayette Cambridge. The home department led by Mrs Elvira Taylor meets Wednesday at 64 Frost with Anna C Fall speaking on A Lawyer's View of the Domestic Problem. The art department chair Mrs Richard B Harding meets Friday Feb 17 with Dr Neena Hamilton Pringsheim of Heidelberg speaking on Diego Velasquez. Trinity Church soloist Master Frank Gerrard will sing. chairman Mrs Catherine S Kendall leads.
A Parental Folly a three act comedy by Leon A Prosandie of Melrose was presented at Highland Club Hall by local amateurs this evening. The hall was filled with an appreciative audience and after the performance dancing followed the show.
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