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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
6
A satirical note compares stock market fear to old shoe rituals at weddings. It riffs on market declines and dividend cuts, questions shoe throwing at brides, and ends with a quirky balloon joke before urging readers to buy wheat and request a margin trading book.
The market shows broad declines led by Sugar shares after Henry Havemeyer signals lower dividends. American Tobacco and iron and steel groups retreat while railroad stocks slip. March dividend cuts loom as investors reassess sugar prospects and insider moves.
In Boston today January 11 the highest and lowest bid and asked prices were reported with the closing bid and asked. Total sales list bonds at 10600 dollars and unlisted bonds at 2000 dollars while stocks traded 15480 shares and unlisted stocks 25057 shares.
Miscellaneous stock exchange listing notes business activity reported by Wilson W Way Co at No 7 State Street includes copper and mining mentions with several garbled entries and stray figures. The fragmentary text references Portunas Republica and Needle Noted Mining while offering no clear prices or names.
Messrs Howard Crosby & Co report Liverpool opened steady and Chicago near yesterday's close. Pavis market weak with light offerings. firmer provisions support market. Weekly wheat stocks shift with Minneapolis up 500000 and Duluth up 75000 while Chicago down 1000000 due to Lowa elevator exit. visible supply declines by 1000000. Crops outlook sees favorable, winter wheat country mild and wet.
Alexander Williams a longtime Boston bookseller and publisher died yesterday at his Newbury Street home. Born August 24 1818 at his grandfather Captain Robert Williams Fort Hill house he joined Redding Co early in his career and helped pioneer getting foreign newspapers and periodicals.
Fettridge the bookseller once occupied the site of the Ad vertiser building. In 1809 Williams took over from Dutton & Co at the old book store on School street corner. He stayed until April 1888 when he sold his interest, and since 188 Williams left active business, traveling in Europe and America.
In Rockford on January 11, Rev Wesley Haskell a young pastor at Second Congregational Church announced his resignation after members criticized his golf suit attire and public behavior. He wore the suit at the county fair and watched horse races from the judges stand. He spent Thanksgiving Day in the woods with a gun and traveled by rail on Sundays.
Edwin Ray Snow of Yarmouth, condemned for the murder of James Whittemore, escaped the electric chair as reported by the Post. He will be taken to Charles Town Prison for further processing after the Sunday exclusive announcement.
A roster of students and teachers organized into nine divisions. Notable names include Brett Calderwood Merritt Abraham Allen Bulger Burrill Campbell Kenny Nichols and Mrs Keller Fifield and McDonald among others.
Joshua B. Holden filed the Republican city committee campaign account with the city clerk. Major donors include George N. Swallow with 25 and 7 in earlier months and 6726.76 this month, Edwin A. Curtis with 1000 in November and 100 in December, Mayor Hart with 852.00 including 500 in December, G. W. H. Bates with 1000, and Street Commissioner Edward W. Presho with 259.
In a special executive session Governor Crane and the executive council unanimously commuted Snow's death sentence to life imprisonment. Snow, 17 at the time of the crime last September, avoided execution due to his age. He pleaded guilty with counsel's agreement that the governor seek a life sentence, and Attorney-General Knowlton supported removal of the death penalty. Snow will be sent to Charlestown Prison after commutation papers are signed.
A special meeting last evening organized the new school committee with appointments across multiple departments. Dr. Gallivan presided as president while flowers accompanied the occasion.
At a special meeting of Pemberton Associates last night John J. Donovan received a leather covered reclining chair as thanks for his efficient work. President O'Brien delivered the presentation speech and presided over a social after the remarks. Present were P H May W J Corbett W F Daniels J EF Houston George Cannon Patrick Ahern F C Robers Ole Anderson H Shermer W J Dunphy A Johnson I J Ikelsey Albert Smith Albert Hirdahl Carl Moren Ernest Johnson George Springer Victor Foss F H Laigan Hassel J Sullivan John A Rein Martin Hasenfuss O J Terry R Gamble Joseph Mathias W Thompson T F Green F A Benson.
Mayor Hart and many prominent citizens did not attend a studio inspection of Cyrus E. Dall for the equestrian Paul Revere statue. A fundraising committee was formed with Hart as chairman and includes Cyrus E. F. Dallin secretary and other notable members and heirs.
The Press reports an April 1 proposed rise of 30 to 60 cents on bituminous coal freight rates with a roads meeting soon. Miners in Cumberland gain at least 10 cents per ton and Clearfield 5 cents. total production costs up by 2 cents. Bituminous trade is strong though car supply tight. Boston soft coal climbs from 2.50–3 to 4.50–5 per ton.
The annual meeting at Park Street Church elected officers including president Mary A. Livermore and notable figures such as Julia Ward Howe Henry B. Blackwell and Eva Channing among others serving as vice presidents treasurer clerk and directors in the suffrage group.
In Washington on January 11 the Pettigrew and Lodge resolutions dominated Senate debate. Pettigrew charged the President with manipulating the Philippine war for his own ends, while Lodge pressed for full information on the insurrection and possible U S actions. Hoar favored a broad information resolution, and both sides sparred over whether to adopt a substitute or table the proposals.
An advertisement for a magical Hindoo box and a three star ring claims they bring good luck, wealth, health, and happiness. Henry Parker at 26 Bromfield Street offers demonstrations and full descriptions, urging customers to visit Parker's to see proofs and understand the powers.
Senator Pettigrew denounces administration actions in the Philippines arguing for truth with Aguinaldo and Otis while urging a shift from imperialism to justice. The Senate then moves to the currency bill as Lodge and Hoar resolutions linger on the table amid procedural friction.
Secretary of the Navy sent Senate a March 31 1898 report from Admiral Dewey from Hong Kong detailing ships under his command and Spanish vessels at Manila. He asserts his squadron was efficient and Manila’s defenses could be reduced in one day.
J B Goodrich a prominent lawyer died at his home after a long illness. Born Fitchburg January 7 1836 he graduated Dartmouth 1857 and practiced with J S Richardson at Beacon Street. He served Newton in 1869 and 1870 and married Anna Woodward in 1865. Their son J W Goodrich is active in music.
Members of the 8th Artillery enjoyed an annual Dutch Gee at the Crawford House last evening. A cheerful social hour preceded a banquet.
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