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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
8
The market closed weak amid broad selling driven by China news and bear pressure. Granger shares and industrials fell with copper and mining stocks showing mixed activity as traders awaited crop data and future U S policy signals.
Eight thousand shares of United States Steel Company Treasury Stock are for sale at the present price. For details and prospectus contact J. Ransom Bridge & Co., Fiscal Agents, 53 State Street, Boston.
American Telephone & Telegraph Co announces a dividend of one and a half dollars per share and an extra dividend of three quarters per share to stockholders of record at the close of business on Saturday June 30 1900. Transfer books close July 2 and reopen July 14 1900. William K Driver Treasurer Boston June 20 1900.
Boston on July 18 reports total sales of $31,100 in listed bonds and $18,000 in unlisted bonds. Listed stocks traded 8781 shares while unlisted stocks moved 2596 shares. Ex dividend and assessment paid noted with closing bid and asked prices.
The report notes earnings and transactions involving Wilson W. Fay and Company located at No 7 State Street detailing sales activity and business performance for the period.
R G Dun and Co reports a surge in domestic trade volume with 1900 first half failures at 100 670 184 and second quarter 43 898 079, led by banking and real estate collapses. Despite financial stress, overall trade remains strong. foreign exports exceed 1 400 000 for the year, while rail earnings show a 9 percent rise in June.
Bradstreet's reports mid summer trade volume, with a visible demand uptick after the July crop report. Improvements in wheat expectations, strong June advances in farm goods, and rising railroad earnings offset ongoing price cuts and cotton and textile sector struggles.
Messrs Russell Sage of New York and H H McLean of St John were appointed receivers for the Shore Line railroad at the Metropolitan Trust Company of New York. The road needs 100000 for operations and Sage holds two thirds of the bonds and may advance funds, though others reportedly refuse. Foreclosure is expected with Sage likely to bid in the property.
At the Hingham Cadet camp this morning troops work on a floating bridge across the creek dividing camp from the rifle range. It is a first for Massachusetts militiamen and is expected to offer instructive lessons under Major Robeson, a Civil War engineering officer, with officers contributing to armory experiments. Last night the regular monthly meeting concluded with Colonel Edmands reading a paper.
The Hours of service begin with reveille at 6 a m. Guard mounting at 8 15, company drill at 9 30, battalion drill at 4 p m, escort to color inspection and muster at 5 15 p m, battalion parade and retreat at 6 p m lights out at 10 30.
The Fitchburg division, leased to the Boston and Maine, will be run as its own division with new officials announced by the B and M. F. O. Melcher becomes superintendent, M. P. Snyder and BE. A. Smith are named assistant superintendents for western and eastern lines respectively, and A. S. Cheever is assistant chief engineer with duties over the division and extra territory as designated.
The Count and Countess Magri and Baron Magri stay for the summer in Middleboro arriving from Europe. Mrs General Tom Thumb once known locally as a miracle of the century, born here sixty years ago, now enjoys a comfortable life with an estimated combined wealth over a quarter of a million dollars. Neighborhood children greet them at the depot but the trio chooses the home they built for their happy life.
Miss Annie Comer of Savannah and Clark Howell of Atlanta were married last night at 9:30 PM in Savannah. The ceremony took place at an unspecified location, with attendees from both families and regional society circles.
A Cleveland conference announced the national executive committee selections including Graeme Stewart Illinois Henry C Payne Wisconsin Richard Co Kerens Missouri J H Manley Maine M B Scott West Virginia Frederick S Gibbs New York Franklin Murphy New Jersey Myron T Herrick Ohio Harry S New Indiana. Chairman M A Hanna secretary Perry S Heath treasurer Cornelius N Bliss. General Charles F Dicks resignation accepted and Heath will resign to become Dick s successor. Campaign headquarters in New York renewed lease and Chicago to open later this month. Committee to operate without special bureaus for the coming campaign.
A Post reporter chats with a diminutive countess and her entourage including Miss Bump and General Tom Thumb kin, while a Manila excerpt describes U S military governance in Negros. The letter notes ten American infantry companies, prison reform, labor systems, and civil improvements under General Smith’s oversight.
Worcester July 18 Senator Hoar said he has no recollection of any invitation to address the national Anti Imperialist League convention in Indianapolis on August 15 and 16 and has no intention of accepting it if he did receive one. Reports from Boston prompted the question.
In Lincoln Nebraska July 13 Mr Fegan expects to receive official nomination notice by August 8. He may stay in Lincoln until then and does not plan early speeches. Mr Bryan meanwhile pores over campaign material with his stenographer in the library.
The ceremony occurred at home of the bride's mother on Monterey square with Rev. Charles Strong officiating. The bride was given away by her brother Hugh M Comer, with bridesmaids as her sisters and Thomas Egleston of Atlanta as best man. The couple left for New York and will sail on the St Paul to Europe next Wednesday. Mr Howell, owner editor of the Atlanta Constitution, is a Democratic national committee member and cited as a potential next Governor of Georgia.
New York July 13 A Harper Brothers representative says the sale of the firm’s assets follows the original plan to exit the receiver’s control and aid reorganization. Colonel Harvey acting for the Morton Trust Company is expected to bid for the property.
The Police Board held a hearing for J. R. Hamilton newsdealer at 209 Rug gles street to show cause why his Sunday license should not be revoked. Witnesses praised his business, noting he supplies about fifty Roxbury newsboys daily and Sunday papers and runs a restaurant. He recently won a cash prize from the Sunday Post for the largest increase in sales.
A new smallpox case develops in Westport at a Fall River factory. Mary Louise Dargis, 28, is the latest patient, sister of Sarah Dargis already ill and removed to the pest house in Westport village.
Miss Carrie I. Gibson a prominent Maine club woman dies at her Fairfield home after a short illness. She led the Dial Club and was a leading worker in the Universalist church.
At the Point of Pines the annual outing of the Princes of Bagdad features the Thompsons exhibition at 24:30 and 9:30 p m, a balloon ascent at 6, fireworks at 9:30, California minstrels in rustic theatre, and a major baseball game amid unique costumes and costumes.
South Framingham reports 2500 men assembling for camp with quartermasters busy and a brigade schedule. General Bancroft cancels the planned route march, citing army economy, with battalions focusing on camp routine and rationing while Commissaries receive new instructions for early food delivery and detailed requisitions.
The National Education Association closed its convention in Charleston on July 13. Two general-session meetings were held earlier with papers read.
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