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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
10
Analysts offered varied explanations for the day’s heavy stock market tone. Short interest and its potential needs helped support prices as prices moved from a low mood, while Congress adjournment and dividend activity were noted as influencing factors. The closing was described as firm.
The New York market opened strong with broad buying led by Amalgamated, Anaconda and Smelters. After an initial rise profits were taken and bears attacked, causing declines across most issues. St Paul and Smelters weakened notably. By day’s end prices partially recovered but remained irregular with Amalgamated up modestly and Pennsylvania and Union Pacific mixed.
Boston residents testify to lasting relief from weak kidneys. Eugene Schoepflin of East Boston recalls six years of back pain and head pressure halted by four boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills, with renewed symptoms years later eased again. For sale by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The Boston Market notes the day’s bond and stock prices with total sales figures. Total sales show stocks at 42,008 shares and bonds at 4?000. AFx-dividend appears, with second instalment and assessment paid indicated in the figures.
The May 14 15 openings feature The Embarrassment of Riches at Wallack's by Louis K Anspacher and Mistakes Will Happen at Garrick by Grant Stewart. Star casts include Charlotte Walker Bruce McRae Gertrude Berkeley and Rose Bytinge with Charles Dickson Anna Johnston and Charles Harbury. Critics mixed praising some laughs but calling The Embarrassment of Riches vulgar and uneven while welcoming the farce Mistakes Will Happen as light entertainment.
Nance O'Neil, in The Jewess the McKee Rankin and Ludovic version, impressed a brilliant Hollis Street Theatre audience last evening by toning her voice and delivering a brainier performance. George F Majeroni as Nathan the Schoolmaster was strong, Jane Marbury as Lena praised, and supporting roles by Andrew Robson, Lawrence Griffith, and Clara Thompson also noted. Camille and The Jewess repeated this afternoon and tonight with Nancy Sykes in Oliver Twist to close the week.
In Crawford Nebraska on May 15 three men were shot and killed during an attempt by Night Watchman Arthur A. Moss and his brother J. H. Moss to arrest disorderly colored soldiers from Fort Robinson Sunday night.
Washington May 15 C R Putnam of Boston has been elected fourth vice president of the National Association of Piano Dealers.
Closing bond prices for May 15 show mixed movements from May 14 across U S and international issues. Notable levels include United States 8s near 102 to 103 percent, Mexican and Canadian issues around 79 to 125, and several industrials and rail bonds trading within tight ranges.
At the 12th annual convention of the New England Association of Opticians officers were elected led by President Albert A. Carter and first vice president William L. Thomas. More than 400 delegates attended the gathering at the American House with exhibits of modern trade innovations and several lectures on eyesight testing scientific selling and health ray lenses.
Senator Tillman criticizes President for not notifying and for emasculating the railroad rate bill. The Senate debated the pass provision, readings included Moody’s letter and Tillman’s remarks. The eighth section on the Interstate Commerce Commission was eliminated and the five-commissioner structure restored.
Washington May 15 The House resumed work on the naval appropriation bill with a heated exchange over the Lake Bluff Ill training station. Texas representative Beall pressed Foss for the origin and authority of the plans naming ex Secretary Paul Morton and architect Jarvis Hunt, accusing, Foss dodged, saying Hunt was arbitrarily chosen and Morton faced a sharp rebuke.
The attorney general filed a petition in Supreme Court seeking a receiver for the St. Sciacco Mutual Succor Corporation. The suit stalls the company from doing business due to failure to file an annual statement with the insurance commissioners, with a hearing set for Tuesday.
Lawyer M. M. Johnson speaking for the Law and Order League arraigned the Lowell Police Board before Judge Hitchcock in Middlesex Court at East Cambridge yesterday. He criticized the board for evasion of liquor laws and alleged malfeasance and neglect of duty, as the board seeks review and reinstatement after removal. The hearing continues today.
New York May 15 Miss Julia Marlowe who left Ottawa due to illness is now at home in New York under her physician care. He states she will be able to fill her engagements in Brooklyn next week.
Nance O Neil will appear at a Monday evening benefit at the Hollis Street Theatre Boston as a tribute from her friends after the San Francisco disaster. The program features scenes from Macbeth Camille Magda and The Jewess plus Oliver Twist with the sleep walking scene from Macbeth. It marks her farewell Boston appearance for the year and the season finale at Hollis Street Theatre.
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