Steel Dividend Passed Slump in Earnings
United States Steel directors declare a 13 4 per cent dividend on preferred stock while passing the common dividend at 134 per cent. Earnings for 1903 show a sharp decline. December net of about 3.1 million, full-year around 11.96 million in surplus, far below 1902.
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Local Market Broadens Out In Boston Copper Rally
Wall Street reports a dull irregular session with a late rebound as Amalgamated Copper and other copper shares rose. Local Boston market widened in afternoon trading, led by Massachusetts stocks and copper plays like Shannon and Bingham with optimism for dividends and new financing plans. Copper production figures and dividends plus a strong Utah and Lake district showing fed enthusiasm, while Old Dominion plans move toward a Maine holding company.
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Harriman Named U P President at Union Pacific
Omaha report says E H Harriman will become president of the Union Pacific railway to succeed Horace G Burt whose resignation was announced. A general manager will head operations from Omaha and the line will be run similarly to the Southern Pacific. Harriman’s term is said to be one year pending a permanent successor.
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Fewer Failures Yet Heavier Liabilities in 1903
New York report shows 9763 failures in 1903 with 154 million dollars in liabilities and 84 million in assets. Failures declined 2 percent from 1902 and 8 percent from 1901, marking the smallest number since 1877 aside from 1899, while liabilities rose 45 percent due to financial institution suspensions and notable manufacturing firm failures.
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Bradstreet’s
All New England Patriots Visit Washington Tour Dates
New Englanders praise a seven day illustrated Royal Blue Line tour to Washington and Congress with a postal booklet detailing plans. Personal tours cost 25 dollars covering expenses from Boston with departures on January 15 and 29 February 12 29 March 11 26 April 8 May 6.
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Florida Land of Sunshine and Flowers Tours
Florida travel brief offers three tours to the Land of Sunshine and Flowers priced at $59.50 each. Dates listed are January 25, February 8, and March 7. Contact Joseph P. Taggart of N E P A at 360 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts for details.
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Investment offer promises high guaranteed returns
An advertisement from REW A MEYER & CO at 75 Equitable promises money earning from 5 to 10.9 percent with guaranteed rates and targets up to 9 percent, urging readers to invest through the firm.
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Charlestown Wins Two In Mystic Valley League Night
The Central Club versus Charlestown match at Charlestown alleys moved to the 999th Artillery due to frozen pipes. Charlestown took two games as Cousins of Central and Lincoln of Charlestown led with top totals of 617 in the evening.
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Dudley Meet Hosts Two Wins In Dudley Gilt Series
Nah. Dudley led by Boston V C and Old Belt Dud ley earned two victories in last night’s Dudley Gilt event. Lincoln and Ross of Lou Boston highlighted scoring with a total of 301 and a single 490.
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Herald Defeats Post in Chauncy Alley Bowling Clash
The Herald, a new team in the News Paper league, beat the Post in a two-game set at Chauncy alleys. The Post trails by two games in the standings. Murphy of the Post set a league record with 115 in a string, while team totals reached 1280 for the Post and 1219 for the Herald in the reported scores.
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Three New Plays at Park Theatre Debut of Mr Sheridan
The Park Theatre presented Gladys Unger's comedy Mr Sheridan directed by William Faversham. Cast included Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Tom Sheridan, Lord Wilfred Cray, Maud Horsford, Dorothy Dorr, and Louis La Bey. Review praised some performances but found the work uneven and called for pruning and a stronger company. Next week Hal Reid's A Midnight Marriage is scheduled.
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Grand Opera House Presents Paul Reveré in Boston Debut
The Grand Opera House hosted a Boston premiere of Frederick Gibbs's Paul Reveré, based on Longfellow, featuring Rich ard Buhler as Paul Revere and Izetta Jewel as Elizabeth Meade. The production showcased authentic Boston neighborhoods, elaborate costumes, and a strong supporting cast, ending happily with Revere and Meade united.
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Twelfth Night at Chickering Hall Sold Out Tonight
Ben Greet announces the entire Chickering Hall house is sold for the special Twelfth Night performance to prevent public inconvenience. The popularity prompts an entire week of shows with Wednesday and Saturday matinees starting next Monday night.
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Chickering Hall
Rumor Points to Patrolman Harrison for renomination
Rumor suggests Patrolman R S Harrison, set to complete 26 years of service by January 21, is the leading candidate for renomination. He has limited ties outside the Policemen's Benevolent Association except for prominence in the Royal Order of Redmen.
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Harvard Completes Artesian Well at Memorial Hall
Harvard has completed its new artesian well for Memorial Hall. The 321 foot well can deliver 50 gallons of water a minute and cost about 3500 dollars.
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