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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1905
Page
10
The morning market showed subdued gains followed by a heavier close with little pressue to sell. Reports tied to Russian loan prospects and a Paris gold rush influenced sentiment while copper and mining shares led short covering amid dividend expectations and reorganizations.
The Boston Market notes akx dividend and bvEx rights with total sales of listed stocks at 21 242 shares and unlisted stocks at 10 748 shares. The report outlines totals and shares involved in the market activity.
Proceedings show fluctuating NY stock market with initial gains from short covering and a firmer tone aided by Union Pacific. By afternoon, prices softened near prior night figures while Southern Pacific rose about a point. Trading volume reached 103,030 shares as active issues such as U S Steel and Reading posted narrow moves.
Closing bond prices from yesterday versus Monday show varied results across U Srf 2s to Ad's Ex 4s. Key readings include U S 3s reg at 103 and Atch 4s around 103.1, with several railroad and utility issues trading above or below par. Notable movers include Cuba 5s at 10434 and Mex Cen 48 at 74 0 515.
Gas Commissioner Samuel W. George says he is not losing sleep over charges raised by Thomas W. Lawson against the gas commission. Lawson urged halting hearings seen as a bid to confirm a privately arranged capitalization. General Schaff plans to reveal the full story while Chairman Barker declines comment.
Stockholders in 81 of 32 national banks operating in Boston elected new directors for the coming year. In many banks, long-standing board members retired and were replaced by new figures, with substantial changes at American National, First National, National Shawmut, National Union, State National, Fourth, National Security, Mt. Vernon, National Exchange, Mechanics, New England, National Bank of Commerce, Faneuil Hall, and Metropolitan.
Heavy profit taking closes the May wheat contract down 8 8?c from yesterday after a near repeat of last September's highs. Corn edges higher while oats rise 3 8c and provisions fall 21 2 5o. Liverpool price declines sparked early selling.
Dividends payable by Hamilton Manufacturing Company at 25 per share on January 16. Norfolk & Western Railway Company pays semi annual 2 percent on preferred stock on February 17. Great Northern Railway Company quarterly 138 4 percent on February 1. United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company quarterly 13 4 percent on preferred on March 1. Electric Company of America semi annual 31 2 percent on January 31.
Ennis and Stoppani report a bullish wave in wheat news that cooled as traders sold long positions, causing a 1 cent dip from the day’s best. Corn trading remained dull with shorts covering some, while oats weakened in step with wheat.
Miss Louisa W. Burgess, president of Mrs John A Andrews Tent 1, I D W, born in Dorchester, lifelong resident, daughter of late Captain Francis Burgess U S N. Burgess active in G A R circles, long time teacher, first assistant at Roger Wolcott School, and member of Teachers Association and Primary Teachers Association executive board.
An old advertisement for Bromo Quinine Laxative claims to prevent grip and cold remedies by removing the cause. It urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of H. W. Grove and notes a price of 25 cents.
A weekly trip offer via Royal Blue line with a seven day personally conducted tour from Boston. All expenses covered for 25 dollars with multiple departure dates from January to May. Florida tours listed on February and March dates at 59.50 dollars for two weeks. Address Joseph P. Taggart Boston Massachusetts.
A lively bill features Japanese Acrobats and Equilibrists and Emmett Devoy Company in a farce. Acts include Bedini and Arthur the jugler duo, Joe Flynn satire, High Jinks pantomime, German dialect skit by Dixon and Anger, Burke and Larue Inky Boys, Brothers Boston, Dora Pelletier, Rochez Dogs and Ponies, Wilson and Davis, White and Simmons, and a Biograph film program.
Rodman Wanamaker has added 1 200 000 to his life policy, bringing total coverage to 3 200 000. He already held 2 000 000 previously, making him the man with the largest life insurance in America.
Crowds of women visit MacDonnell's Tremont Temple stores daily to snare bargains on underwear gloves neckwear and other specialties. The sale promises MacDonnell quality at prices designed to attract quick purchases.
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