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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

10

Smelters Lead Market Decline Amid Mixed U.S. Trading

In a volatile session, Smelters fell from opening levels to close around 65 to 65 and a quarter as Amalgamated and Reading also moved lower. Gains in Boston included Boston Elevated, while losses hit American Smelting and Reading, with market mood dampened by a Baltimore Ohio earnings report and a Pennsylvania court decision on fares.

New York Boston Reading Amalgamated Copper American Ice Securities Granty Consolidated Time Money

Multiple New England and mining firm notices and financials

The report covers December earnings for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, a New England Trust Company failure with temporary receiver, personnel changes at Stephen R. Dow & Co, and postponement of Heinze’s trial. It outlines King Philip and Utah Consolidated mining activity, smelter developments, dividend declarations from Consolidation Coal and Fairmount Coal, and stock volume on the local exchange.

Louisville & Nashville declares extra stock dividend and other notices

The Louisville and Nashville Railway directors announce a 3 percent cash dividend plus an extra 1 percent paid in Louisville Property Company stock, payable Feb 10 to stock of record today. Bullfrog Alliance Gold Mining reports shaft depth to 400 feet with ore grades up to 9.86 dollars gold and 8.40 dollars silver. United Zinc Companies 1907 results show net earnings 68,566 dollars and year end surplus 29,454 dollars. Old Colony Trust stockholders to vote Jan 28 on by law amendments for annual examinations. Over 10 million of local clearing house certificates retired out of 11.995 million. William E. Soule.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company New England Trust Company of Providence R. I T. B. Hilton Edmond W. Poulin Stephen R. Dow & Co F. Augustus Heinze Mercantile National Bank of New York City Federal Court of New York Houghton King Philip King Philip Company St. Mary's Mineral Land Company New England Bingham American Smelting & Refining Company Utah Consolidated Consolidation Coal Company of Baltimore Local Stock Exchange W. N. Pierce Boston-Idaho Mining Company Boston Pierce Davol Mills Fall River Greene Permar Boston Manner Thompson-Starratt Company Westley A. Gove Exchange Russian Imperial Bank W. A. Powell Boston Financial News American Securities Corporation Company Pennsylvania Supreme Court Pullman Boston Insurance Company William R.arene Protective Co Consolidated Steamship Oce EB. J. Berwin H. R. Mallory Galen L. Stone Louisville & Nashville Railroad Louisville Property Company Bullfrog Alliance Gold Mining Company United Zinc Companies Old Colony Trust Company William E. Soule

Boston Market All Dividend and Asset Totals

The Boston Market reports all-dividend status with assessed payment. It lists listed stocks at 44,618 shares and unlisted stocks at 16,894 shares, plus bonds totaling $186,000 in value.

Boston Curb Market Trading Dips Yet Shows Interest in Local Stocks

At Exchange Place on January 20, curb traders showed diminished volume but strong interest in local curb stocks. Nevada Utah opened at 6 and closed around 5 58 while Superior Copper rose from 16 to 20 and settled at 19. Other issues like Superior Pittsburg Union Copper Utah Apex and Majestic contributed to the activity with notable buying in lower offers.

Boston Curb Market Exchange Place Nevada-Utah Superior & Pittsburg Union Copper Utah Apex Butte &London Greene Gold-Silver Majestic

Attachment Granted Against Hudson River Navigation Co

Judge Davis grants a $100000 attachment on Hudson River Navigation Company as a foreign corporation. The note of April 29, 1907 indorsed in blank by the company and Morse is $100000 with only $3000 paid. The New Jersey company has $4 million capital. Calvin Austin of Boston is president and Morse sits on the board.

New York Justice Davis Supreme Court Hudson River Navigation Company Fred W. Bagg Charles W. Morse Com- Peers New Jersey Calvin Austin Boston

Sudden Decline At The Close In Stocks On Jan 20

Wall Street traders faced a day of indecision with early waverings giving way to dullness then a sudden decline at closing. The market saw selling pressure from profit taking and bank statement optimism, with American Smelting weak in spots and Baltimore & Ohio earnings disappointing. Southern Pacific provided some support as money rates eased to 4 percent across all maturities.

State Street American Smelters Securities Company American Smelting & Refining Company Guggenheim Baltimore & Ohio Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Amalgamated Atchison Brooklyn Rapid Transit St. Paul Great Northern Missouri Pacific National New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Union Pacific Steel Common Steel New York New York Stock Exchange North Butte Utah Consolidated Copper Range Butte Coalition Greene Cananea United Fruit Telephone Boston Arizona Commercial Isle Royale New Haven Wall Street

The Shoulders of Atlas in New England Contest

An instalment of Mrs. Freeman’s The Shoulders of Atlas appears in the Boston Post and New York Herald contest coverage. Henry Whitman and wife Sylvia, in East Westland, Massachusetts, face dwindling income as a boarder, a lawyer visitor hints at life changing news, while Max Pemberton’s Sir Richard Escombe is also featured for comparison.

Boston New York New England Pemberton Richard Escombe England Atlas Sir Richard Freeman Henry Whitman Sylvia East Westland Horace Allen Meeks Allen Mr. Meeks Henry Everlasting Hills

Will and Abrahama White Will Shocks Local Couple

Sydney Meeks reveals Abrahama White left a will leaving the couple all her property. Sylvia and Henry react with disbelief at the prospect of wealth from the old White homestead, 50 acres, and an income of about $600 yearly after taxes and insurance. The reading hints at family intrigue surrounding Abrahama, Susy Fletcher, and John Fletcher.

Méeks Sylvia Henry Sydney Meeks Abrahama White Meeks Abrahama Jim Jones Sydney Miss Babcock Dr. Wallace Rose Fletcher Susy Abraham John Fletcher Abraham White New York East Westland Savings Bank

Unique Temple of Amusement Delights Washington Street Audience

The Unique Temple of Amusement at 700 Washington Street offered nearly two hours of motion pictures and illustrated songs yesterday. The program featured The Ship Owner's Daughter and Against the Law plus a lecturer explaining each film. Howe's Ladies' Orchestra accompanied two illustrated songs and provided music throughout. Admission is described as low, delivering good value for patrons.

Temple of Amusement Washington Street Unique Howe

Star Theatre Presents British Indian Mutiny Drama and Comedy

The Star Theatre this week showcases The Last Cartridge a dramatic piece from the British Indian mutiny era Falsely Accused a murder mystery uses a moving picture machine to prove innocence The Medal Winner a Gaumont comedy sketch provokes wholesome laughter Won't You Wait Nellie Dear and Just Someone are sung by a talented corps of singers.

Star Theatre Gaumont Nellie

Theatre Joliette Presents Headline Motion Pictures

A recent Theatre Joliette program items a string of headline pictures including The Last Cartridge set in India during the Sepoy rebellion and a prairie life film The Host. Also shown were Willver Take Them and There’s a Girl in This World For Every Boy and a Boy For Every Girl and Gypsy Ann in pictorial ballads.

Theatre Jolliet Theatre Jolliette India The Prairies Boston Girk Gypsy Ann

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