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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

10

Irregularity in Stock Prices Shakes New York Boston Trade

A day of marked market fluctuation shows profits taken by bears and bulls. New York records heavy volumes with Consolidated Gas and New York Central moving higher while rail names and low priced issues swing widely. News of gold shipments to Paris and bank liquidity colors this trading session with an overall bearish tilt.

State Street New York Central Union Pacific Reading Wabash Rock Island Kansas City Southern Missouri Kansas & Texas National City Bank Paris New York New York Stock Exchange Brooklyn Rapid Transit Colorado Consolidated Gas Rock Island Common Steel Stock Exchange Boston & Corbin North Butte Amalgamated Chemical Common Boston New Haven International Steam Pump Mergenthaler American Agricultural Chemical Tamarack United Copper Greene Cananea

Stock and Bond Market Prices and Daily Sales Record

The Boston market page logs the course of stock and bond prices with total daily sales, presenting a detailed table of figures for the day. The data reflects price movements and trading volume across listed securities.

Boston

Bay State Gas Weakens in Boston Curb Market

The Boston curb market shows Bay State Gas sliding from 73 to 64 cents amid overall weakness while Giroux Consolidated advances to 81-3 from 71-8. Ohio Copper, Gold King and Consolidated Arizona also feature in a fluctuating list with minor shifts across the list.

Boston Bay State Gas Giroux Consolidated Giroux Superior & Boston Ohio Copper Gold King Consolidated Arizona Nevada Boston Ely Butte & London Butte & N Cobalt Central Consol Arizona Cumberland Ely Davis-Daly Dominion Cop Eureka Consol Goldfield-Flor Alya Goldfield Ray Consciene Ees Southwest Devel Superior Temiskaming Troy Yukon Chicago Cumberland-Ely Manhattan Standard Oil Superior & Pitts United Copper

Dun's Weekly Review Signals Slow Yet Safe Progress In Trade

R G Dun & Co reports trade opening the year on firmer footing than 15 months ago. Confidence, credit improving, and depletion of stocks hint at stronger activity. Dry goods show renewed orders, export markets remain quiet, and leather and shoe sectors anticipate renewed demand after mid month. US failures 337. Canada 35.

New York R. G Dun & Co Review of Trade New England United States R. G. Dun & Co Canada

Bradstreet State of Trade forecasts cautious 1909 rise

Bradstreet reports post holiday quiet across general trade with active spring preparations by jobbers and retailers clearing winter stock. Failures up 37 percent from 1907. iron and steel dull, copper steady yet weak undertone, and wheat and corn exports for the week show movement amid cautious optimism for the year.

New York Bradstreet Boston United States Canada Telegraph Bradstreet’s

Quake Relief Inconsistency Highlighted in Lecture

The Rev. William H. Van Allen argues against Christian Science claiming no matter exists and cites Italy earthquake relief as inconsistent with their beliefs. He notes Christians contribute to aid while denying material suffering, urging adherence to true Christianity.

Boston William H. van Allen Italy

Police Fund Gatherers Held for Grand Jury

Michael J. Kenny and James R. Daly were arrested after an investigation by Special Officers Dunlap McGrath and Dudley of Station 3. They were arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court and held for the grand jury in 590 dollars each on conspiracy, with Kenny also held on a 100 dollar larceny charge.

Michael J. Kenny James R. Daly Dunlap, McGrath Dudley Station 3 Fannie Wood Captain Peabody Municipal Criminal Court Kenny

Dividends Declared by Rail and Gas Firms This Quarter

Northern Pacific Railway declares 134 percent quarterly dividend with books closing January 12 and reopening February 2. Kansas Natural Gas Company pays 14 percent monthly dividend with record date January 15 and payment January 25. United Cigar Mfg Company sets initial 1 percent dividend with record January 7 and payment February 1. Brooklyn City Railroad Company issues 2.5 percent quarterly dividend with books closing January 7 and reopening January 18.

Amalgamated Copper Amer Car & Foundry Ee Amer Amer Hide & LL Amer Ice Securities Amer Linsee Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific No Central Leather Oc Central of New Jersey SOO Ches & Qchlo Great Western North Western Mil & St Paul C CG & St Louis Colorado Nel & Iron Colorado & Southern Consolidated Delaware & Hudson Denver Rio Grande Oye Great Northern Interborough Iowa Central Kansas City Southern Louisville & Nashville Minn Missouri Pacific O Mo Kan & Texas Soso Es New York Central Ny, Ontario & Western Nortfolk & Western Pennsylvania C & St L Pitts Co Republic Steel ORT Rock Island Co St Louis Southwestern TT Sloss-Sheffield Southern Pacific Southern Railway Tennessee Arg Texas & Paccific Tolst L & Western Union Pacific U S Ss Steel Utah Copper Carolina Northern Pacific Railway Co IK Kansas Natural Gas Co United Cigar Mfg. Co Brooklyn City R. R. Co

Doctor's Wife Rescued After Living Torch Blaze

Stoughton January 8 A house fire on Morton street trapped Mrs T S Estabrook wife of Dr Estabrook as flames enveloped her body She rolled about on the floor attempting to smother the fire until her husband rushed to smother the flames and tear away the burning gown He also suffered burns while rescuing her The live coal from a stove caused the accident with ashes removed earlier by Mrs Estabrook

Stoughton Morton Street T. S. Estabrook Estabrook

Cornell Defeats St. Lawrence In Ithaca Basketball

Cornell won a basketball game in Ithaca against St. Lawrence University with a score of 24 to 20. The crowd watched as the Cadets secured the lead in a hard fought contest.

Ithaca, N. Y Cornell St. Lawrence University

White House Debutante Dance for Mrs Roosevelt's Daughter

The White House hosted a second reception for Miss Roosevelt, debutante daughter of Mrs Roosevelt. A formal dinner preceded the 10 p.m. dance, with about 80 guests. Pink geraniums decorated the table as the Marine Band provided music for over 100 couples who danced until midnight followed by a buffet supper.

Washington White House

Golf Championship to be Held at Wheaton Club in 1909

The United States Golf Association voted to hold the amateur championship for 1909 on the Chicago Golf Club grounds at Wheaton Illinois during the week starting September 6.

New York United States Golf Association Chicago Golf Club Wheaton Ill

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