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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
10
Friday trading shows bulls in charge with short covering and long buying. Louisville & Nashville rises on strong earnings. copper markets rally in London and New York amid easing money rates and expected bank statement.
A dividend of three dollars per share will be paid on Monday October 16 to stock of record at the close of business on September 1800. Transfer hooks will be closed from October ober as both days included. Treasurer William K Vel. laatem Septe 20 euD.
Boston reports today’s high and low sales with closing bid and asked prices. Ex dividend terms noted. Financial details include bonds $108000 unlisted bonds $4000 stocks 18387 shares unlisted stocks 8041 shares. An unsolicited advertising pitch from Howard Crosby & Co urges cautious speculation and offers a free book and daily market letter.
Wheat opened easy four cents under last night’s close as Liverpool cables showed no strength. Argentine shipments for the week reached 344000 bushels, up from 32000 the prior week and none last year. St Louis receipts were 68000 bushels and Northwest cars 1154, with Chicago seeing active weekly puts selling. Weather favorable for move but unfavorable for winter wheat. New York tones eased amid higher consols and softer war talk.
Police Commissioner Harry Franklin Adams once wore varied clothes to surprise patrols. Now he uses rubber soles on his shoes to appear unannounced, slipping up on officers at any time.
ERVING WINSLOW writes that Rev. A H Plumb misread his remarks on Filipinos and accuses church leaders of bloodthirsty rigidity. He argues McKinley’s war upholds monastic privileges while Aguinaldo’s forces, Catholics, resist and defend Christian rights against apparent Western exploitation.
In a witty exchange from the Washington Star, Dabsie claims when she smiles at him he is in the seventh heaven. Miss Cayenne sighs and quips that Dabsie will remain poor, even in his ideals of bliss, reaching only as close to the attic as possible.
Itch ing piles can be cured and relief is instant with Dean's Ointment. Available at any drug store, conte.
A Dun report notes slight changes in the third quarter failure figures with commercial defaults lower than in prior estimates. Rail trades show heavy next year deliveries and large billets purchases as mills seek consolidation. Wool and cotton markets stay firm with strong demand. wheat and corn exports rise. Bank clearings in the U S and Canada post gains amid mixed overseas signals.
Bradstreet's notes broad activity across distributive trade and industry as October progresses. Prices rise. bank clearings and disbursements increase. failures decline. Fall festival boosts wholesale and retail trade in multiple cities. iron and steel demand remains strong. wool, coal, and dry goods markets show strength. regional reports cite rising wages and active manufacturing, with optimism for the coming season.
Grace P Atwell stars as lead in the Girard Avenue stock company Philadelphia reports. New York notes include Mrs Leslie Carter bankruptcy for 63733 and E H Sotherns The Song of the Sword opening at Daly s Theatre next Thursday.
The Bostonians begin the second and final week at the Boston Theatre with Robin Hood as Marcia Van Dresser Frank Rushworth John Dunsmore and new company members delivering hits. Julia Arthur’s More Than Queen at the Park Theatre exceeds expectations in production splendor. Two weeks remain for the engagement while Way Down East ends its run at Tremont Theatre with the 1600th performance next Monday.
A medical advertisement by Thomas A. Edwards M D claims to cure piles fissures fistulas ulceration constipation indigestion blood poisoning cancers scrofula rup tures kidney bladder skin and nerve diseases in 10 to 90 days without pain or time off work. He states long study and courses at Harvard New York Chicago London Paris and offers free consultation. Hours listed 140 Roviston Street Boston Mass 10 A M to 9 P M Sundays 10 A M to 2 P M.
The Bay State stranding near Cape Race disrupts Sailings. Sagamore to Liverpool on the 12th. White Star Germanic reaches New York with Bay State cargo manifest. Bay State wrecked with 20 degree list. deck gear salved. Cargo includes linens, cotton, chemicals, glass, hides, and numerous goods from multiple firms.
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