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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1913

Page

12

Markets Show Firm Undertone With Volume Details

Market figures indicate a firm undertone with 204000 shares traded overall. U S Steel leads New York activity at 61200 shares while Alaska Gold shows strong Boston demand at 2875 shares. Year to date total sales show New York at 50925000 and Boston at 3113484, versus last year’s pace. Greatest gains appear for U S Alcohol pref in New York and Boston & Maine in Boston, with notable losses for Hock Valley and Boston & Albany among others. Call and time money rates are listed for both New York and Boston.

Boston New York U. S. Steel Alaska Gold U. S Hock Valley Boston & Maine Union Pacific Boston & Albany Calumet & Hecla Chicago Junction

New York stocks extend rise amid mixed volume

Improved stocks carried gains from Amalgamated Copper United States Steel Union Pacific and Reading while overall volume dimmed. Copper prices rose to just over 15 cents a pound and Bank of England bought most South African gold. late session declines trimmed early advances across miners rails and oils.

New York Amalgamated Copper Inited States Steel Union Pacific Reading Boston Steel Eastern Railway Southwestern Canadian Pacific Soo Theoiies American Feet Sugar Harvest Jondon Hrice Bank of England

Sierra Pacific Electric Declares Preferred Dividend

Sierra Pacific Electric Company declares a quarterly preferred dividend of 1.50 per share for holders on the close of business July 19, 1918, payable to August 1, 1912, with transfer agents listed.

Island Creek Coal Company W. Batchelder Sierra Pacific Electric Company Ebster

Local Market Shows Firm Tone on Metal Outlook

Boston July 28 The local market stays firm as favorable metal outlook lifts shares. Pond Creek Coal bonds rise to 107, Alaska Gold reaches 19, Boston Elevated closes at 93 up three points, with Boston & Maine at 6511/4 and Lake stocks muted awaiting strike settlement.

Boston Pond Creek Butte & Superior Alaska Gold Boston & Maine Las Alaska Allouesz Pheu Amoskeag Anaconis Ae Arena Com Atchison al Gulf al Gulf of Bos Elevated Bos & Alba Bos & Cor Ip Bos & Maine Boute & Sup Cal & Arizona Fitchburg Franklin McKiwain Isl Miami Nevada Ty Roe

Boston curb activity highlights metals stocks

The market showed moderate movement with Mexican Metals leading among prominent issues. Mexican Metals traded 14 shares, opening at 57 cents, peaking higher before closing at 53 cents. Butte and London Development opened at 29 cents and fell to 27 cents as fluctuations continued.

Butte & London Development Corbin Copper Mexican Metals Bay State Gas Bohemia Butte & London Calaveras Corbin Davis Daly Eagle & Blue Bell First National Hollinger Aaeaee Houghton Majestic McKin D Oneco South Lake

State Street Topics Prices Hit New Highs On Market Rally

Prices rose to new highs led by Steel and railroad stocks as union Pacific Amalgamated and other leaders reached top levels in six weeks. The market improved for six of seven sessions while dividends and bond issues raised concerns about earnings and future yields for New Haven and other issuers.

United Light & Railways Co Moors & Cabot Devonshire St Boston Maas Reading Union Pacific Amalgamated

Mineralized Drill Cut Through Porphyry Bearing Ore Shows

Manager St Clair of Lion Hill Consolidated Mines reports drilling near Hanginwall drift encountered chloride ore with stringers at the bottom. ore from the Gladstone Incline and Hanginwall drift is shipped. Alaska copper in June reached 2,203,181 pounds, six months total 8,505,822 pounds. Annual production expected in 1913 likely below 40 million pounds. Guarantee Trust Co of Boston formed with 250000 capital to handle real estate, incorporators William C. Craig Louis W. Reycroft Howard Y. Stearns. J N Spear resigns from Boston Consolidated Gas directorate. Albert E Justice to join J W Bowen & Co August 1.

St. Clair Lion Hill Consolidated Mines Company Gladstone Hangingwall Alaska Guarantee Trust Company of Boston Ufe of Corporation William C. Craig Medford Louis W. Reycroft Arlington Howard Y. Stearns East

Bond Auction Highlights and Failing Bid Details

Shaver Mest and Estabrook & Co. awarded 15000 in bonds with 444% terms. Other bidders included Harris, Day, Blodget, Curtis, Merrill, Oldham, and Raymond. Panama items show a 2% registered bond due 1136 sold at 6 and 95 to 96. Temporary Pennsylvania freight equipment certificates and other certificates are noted amid unclear OCR text.

Shaver, Mest, Bee Estabrook & Co N. . Harris & Co R. L. Day & Co Blodget & Co Curtis & Banger, Merrill, Oldham & Co W. L. Raymond & Co Panama

Bond market shows limited activity amid steady tone

United States government bonds saw weak bidding with a 44 point decline noted, yet overall market sentiment remained firm as traders kept a cautious stance and bids declined only modestly.

United States Bolparkmena Mode Clare

Stock Excern Reports Weekend and Yearly Sales Figures

Total sales reached 1.616 million, up from 701 thousand Saturday and 1.531 million last week. Yearly comparison shows 1.539 million a year ago. From January 1 to date, sales total 32.077 million versus 41.683 million year ago.

New Haven Railroad Probe Seeks Sherman Act Prosecution

Federal investigators from the Department of Justice press a Sherman act case against the New Haven railroad after a recent management reorganization. Special attorneys T. W. Gregory and Jesse C. Adkins arrived at the Hotel Bellevue to continue an extensive inquiry.

New Haven Department of Justice T. W. Gregory Jesse C. Adkins Federal Department Hotel Bellevue

Calendar for Today Dividends Payable List

Calendar notes dividends payable by Amer District Teleg, N J 1 percent and Michigan Southern 6 percent plus Central 3 percent. Midwest Oil Co 2 percent. Ex dividend references common and preferred at 144 percent on 7 81 and 2 percent on 6 14. Books do not close.

Amer District Teleg N. J Michigan Southern Tee Ieen C Central Midwest Oil Co

Dividends Declared By Regional Rail and Consolidated Firms

A set of notices indicates dividends declared by La Rose Consolidated and related railway and recovery companies. Records show a 24 percent quarterly payout with standard stock records, payable to stockholders of record on specified dates.

la Rose Paya Ated Railway Company T . Li Aig T Awok Agi

New Haven Plans Partial Separation of Management and Finances

The article outlines steps toward separating financial control from the New Haven system while leaving overall authority with the board. It notes plans to create an auditing department under Howard Elliott and to divide directors into committees for finance, public relations, equipment, and contracts. Theodore N. Vail would head finance and George von L. Meyer PR.

New Haven Boston & Maine Maine Central Mellen Bar Harbor Interstate Commerce Commissioner Howard Elliott New York McReynolds Elliott Theodore N. Vail George von L. Meyer

Boston Man Sails for Algiers to Boost North Africa Trade

Boston advertising counsellor C. Brewer Smith sails tomorrow on the Kaiser Franz Joseph for Algiers to pursue new commerce lines with North Africa. He notes American goods entering Algerian markets and a growing trade with Brazil while Algiers remains largely French controlled. Smith aims to secure U S agency presence and funding for American advertising advances.

Boston Chamber of Commerce South America North Africa C. Brewer Smith Boston Algiers America France Brazil Smith

Edward Abeles Headlines at Keiths in He Tried to Be Nice

Edward Abeles stars in a vaudeville week at Keiths with Charlotte Lander in Grant Stewart's He Tried to Be Nice. The program features Francis Yates, E Jack Hazzard reminiscences, McDevitt Kelly Lucy in The Piano Movers, Frankie Wood Bunne in Good Night, Six Indians acrobatics, Cromwells juggling, Dorothy Kenton with banjo, Gordon Ricker cycling, and the Pathe Weekly current events in motion pictures.

Edward Abeles Keith’s Charlotte Lander Grant Stewart Francis Yates E. Jack Hazzard McDevitt Kelly Lucy Frankie Wood Bunne Cromwells Dorothy Kenton Gordon Ricker Pathe Weekly

Medford Boulevard Presents New Musical Comedy

A new musical comedy by Matthew Ott is staged this week at the Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre. Large attendance yesterday applauded performers with evident approval as laughter filled the show. Strong performances by John C. Dickens Louise Sanford Kittie Glascoe Mary Floyd John Glasco Harry Hollis Chester Taylor Emma Fay Daisy Mosher Elsie Hurter Maud Russell Etta Russell and Frances Penfield drew praise.

Matthew Ott Medford Boulevard John C. Dickens Louise Sanford Kittie Glascoe Mary Floyd John Glasco Harry Hollis Chester Taylor Emma Fay Daisy Mosher Elsie Hurter Maud Russell Etta Russel Frances Penfield

Globe Theatre bill features The Three Martins and vaudeville acts

The Globe Theatre presents an excellent bill headlined by the Three Martins comedy acrobats. Also appearing are Rube Willis with fiddle, Carson and Brown, the little dancers Jack and Mabel Price in a blackface novelty, Ollie Warwick the singing comedienne, and a Boston news reel with Pathe Weekly world events.

Globe Theatre Three Martins Rube Willis Carson and Brown Jack and Mabel Price Ollie Warwick Comedienne Boston Pathe

Lexington Park at the Rustic Theatre Week Card

The Rustic Theatre in Lexington Park features the American Trumpeter Trio in a musical act, Collins and Cole two Irish comedians, Billie James the singing comedienne, and a selection of fine motion pictures this week.

Lexington Park Collins and Cole Bille James Comedienne

Dorothy Bradford Sails Delight Provincetown Tourists

The big iron steamship Dorothy Bradford ferries happy crowds to Provincetown with daily trips from Bay Line wharf at 400 Atlantic Avenue starting at 9 a.m. Enjoyable deep sea excursions along the New England coast are highlighted by this Bay Line service from Provincetown.

Dorothy Bradford Provincetown New England Bay Line Atlantic Avenue

Paragon Park Presents Week of Stage and Sea Sights

Paragon Park offers varied amusements and the Palm Garden cabaret with nonstop entertainment. This week features Mighty Mite the 90 pound trapezist Vera Sabrina new tango and turkey trot acts Martin and Fabrini Dolly Clifford the Pendleton sisters Art Spaulding Marie Camilla Edna Leader Louise Laurie the Rampollie trio the Guatemala Marimba Serenaders and Mace Gay's Military band.

Paragon Park Palm Garden Vera Sabrina Martin and Fabrini Dolly Clifford Pendleton Sisters Art Spaulding Marie Camilla Edna Leader Louise Laurie Rampollie Guatemala Mace Gay

Norumbega Park Green Summer Splendor With Vaudeville

Boston amusement site Norumbega Park displays mid-summer splendor with natural beauty an open air vaudeville theatre program and the scenic ride along Newton Boulevard adding to the attractions.

Boston Norumbega Park Newton Boulevard

Illustrated lectures at Tremont Temple next week

Arthur B. Price will present illustrated talks in Tremont Temple each afternoon and evening next week. Topics include Africa Scotland Holland Old Nuremberg and the Dalmatian Coast with last evening’s discourse on Italy.

Arthur B. Price Tremont Temple Africa Scotland Holland

St James Theatre Bill Delights Patrons With Diverse Acts

St James Theatre manager Loew has lined an attractive program featuring the Morrissey Trio, Musette the violiniste, Evers Wisdom and company with Rageballitis, Seven Picchianni Troupe, Clipper Quartet, Aveling and Lloyd, photo plays, and Loew's Weekly, pleasing all who attended.

Loew St. James Theatre Morrissey Musette Evers Wisdom and Company Rageballitis Clipper Aveling Aveling and Lloyd Loew's Weekly

Shubert Theatre Opens Season With Kiss Me Quick

The Shubert Theatre begins its season next Monday evening August 4 with Philip Bartholomae's farce Kiss Me Quick. Helen Lowell leads a carefully selected company as the seat sale opens this morning.

Shubert Theatre Philip Bartholomae Helen Lowell

Tremont Theatre Presents 75th Boston Showing of Quo Vadis

Tremont Theatre tonight hosts the 75th Boston performance of the Skleine-Cines photo drama Quo Vadis. The familiar tale and its dramatic episodes have impressed Boston citizens, with each presentation well attended as Mr Nash plays organ music for the narrative.

Boston Skleine-Cines Tremont Theatre Nash

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Merry Maids Carnival

The Bowdoin Square Theatre hosts a 40 member Merry Maids troupe led by Violet Mascotte delivering wholesome wit and carnival fun. Notable acts include Two Italian Counts by De Grace and De Paul, The Seven Harmonizing Kids, and Eddie Markee with the McCarvers. Leo Feist Trio performs songs. moving pictures feature educational and melodramatic subjects.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Merry Maids Violet Mascotte May Hamilton Lillian Sutherland Gladys Lloyd Eva Marr Mae Osborne Kittie Collier Ferguson Sisters Mae Cripps Buster Bandy Mile Faustina Eva Walker Elsie Reed Arline Joy Babe Evans Meredith Wagner Pearl Lester Daisy Gallagher Mildred Taylor de Grace de Paul McCarvers Eddie Markee Leo Feist

Bass Point Excur s and Revere Landing Ocean Ballroom Popular

The piece notes aBass Point harbor trip appeal and broad dining options along the coastline. It highlights the ocean ballroom at Revere Landing as a perennial favorite for visitors and locals seeking refreshments after seaside excursions.

Bass Point Revere Landing

Suffragette Plot Against King Reported in London

Police received word of a suffragette plot against King George. A large delegation marched from the East End to Holloway prison in support of Sylvia Pankhurst. Violent speeches, revolvers fired, windows smashed, and arrests followed amid widespread disorder.

London Daily Sketch George East End Holloway Prison Sylvia Pankhurst

New England Railroads Face Leadership Turnover

In Portsmouth New Hampshire debate centers on Howard Elliott becoming head of the Boston and Maine while critics warn against altering New England management. A director notes Mellen policy ended with his resignation and argues Byrnes favored open policy and public outreach, urging retained New England leadership.

Portsmouth N. H New Hampshire New England Howard Elliott New Haven Boston & Maine Consolidated Lines Mellen Timothy E. Byrnes Elliott New England Lines

Bond investment urged by bankers as timely buys

Banking houses urge the public to buy high grade bonds as income yields reach their largest in a generation. A series starting July 30 will compare prices and yields over 20 years and discuss factors affecting the bond market amid subscriber rent demands.

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