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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1899
Page
6
The report details a strong uptick in Montana and Butte copper shares with Montana rising to 365 and Butte to 80 1 2 by close. Arcadian also gains as Osceola and Calumet & Hecla climb while Baltic slips, and mining developments across Helvetia and Centennial Eureka are noted with production plans and new smelter progress.
Shares are being sold and an outside operator reputedly short on New England Gas and Coke and Dominion Coal bids eight and thirteen respectively in a private deal. The Mincy Mining Company reports September output at 7 1/2 tons, down from last year, while United States Oil completes No 11 on Reynolds farm with a 90 barrel two day start. Utah Consolidated advances to 39 1/4 as Highland Bay smelter ships 60,000 pounds of bullion and plans another large shipment while increasing weekly bullion output toward 180,000 pounds.
Boston reports highest and lowest prices amid closing bids and asks. Ex dividend status noted. Total sales include bonds worth 32822.50 and stocks 21794 shares with 6101 unlisted shares traded.
Messrs Howard Crosby Co report a Chicago holiday slowdown in outside grain markets. Liverpool closed 4d. to %d. lower, off from the top by %d. The Northwest received 1541 cars, vs 1550 last Monday and 1999 a year ago. New York firms bought modestly, and the visible supply statement was forecast to rise about 2 000 000 bushels.
Miss Anastas ia Miller of Versailles Ky a Wellesley College student refuses to sit with a Black classmate in German class triggering college officials to request Florence Barlow a local relative who accompanied Miller to Wellesley to return and help decide Miss Miller’s fate Miller hails from an old Southern family and faced potential expulsion after her protest against racial seating.
In Lyceum Hall East Boston a meeting will arrange a testimonial for three East Boston soldiers Frank J Fremont Arnold Payson and Joan Lewis all members of the Eighteenth Regiment who recently returned from the Philippines The gathering will be chaired by ex Alderman Joseph A Conry and is open to all East Boston citizens with leaders from politics and business showing interest
Patrick Doherty returns to Lyman School for Boys to complete a six month term for truancy. He was arrested Sunday by Station 6 men with the home’s superintendent. Report says he escaped from Rainsford Island during a fire and is described as a desperate character.
Mrs Katherine Osborne aged 82, longtime Boston resident of 60 years, died Saturday evening at her son’s home on 4 Morton Street Place. The funeral is set for 10 am today at the Mission Church with burial at Holywood Cemetery.
Senator Hawley arrived in Hartford after a Europe trip and will stay a week or two before heading to Washington. He is recuperating from the journey and plans duties in the capital after his visit.
James K Hackett returns to the Hollis Street Theatre for one week presenting Rupert of Hentzau with Maude Adams in Romeo and Juliet previously starring at Garden Theatre New York. The Boston audience anticipates his engagement and a strong supporting company led by Jobyna Howland, famed Gibson girl.
The Boston company opened its second week with Robin Hood at the Grand Opera House led by Frank Rushworth as Robin Hood and Grace Cameron in her debut as Annabel. Marcia Van Dresser, John Dunsmore, Helen Bertram and others drew strong notices while new star Grace Cameron earned multiple encores.
Standing room was at a premium as fans welcomed the Rays in A Hot Old Time at the Grand Opera House. Johnny Ray Emma Ray and a strong company deliver nonstop humor, music, and specialty acts in a high energy performance likely to set house records.
Boston reviews praise Julia Arthur for her interpretation of Josephine in More Than Queen at the Park Theatre. The production draws praise for her acting over costume splendor with matinee next Friday to honor Dewey. Limited Boston run ends as Arthur cannot extend due to New York commitments. Tremont Theatre noted for Way Down East audience and souvenirs.
The Hollis Street Theatre opens the last week of Mansfield’s Cyrano engagement with praised acting and staging. The Boston program promises future attractions including Joseph Jefferson in Lend Me Five Shillings, Rupert of Hentzau, Way Down East, and a slate of vaudeville and specials. Seats go on sale Monday at the Boston Theatre.
Lively box office scenes mark seat sales for The Cuckoo in Boston. Joseph Holland leads a strong cast with Amelia Bingham, Clayton Whyte, Eleanor Moretti, and Nellie Butler delivering standout performances in Frohman’s noted farce as the current Boston engagement nears its final week.
A rainy day crowd enjoys a one act comedy For Reform by Hugh Stanton and Florence Modena at Keith's Theatre along with the classic Uptown Flat and other sketches. Performers include Janet Melville Evie Stetson Latell and the O Learys with notable backstage moves and updated biograph pictures. The Columbia Theatre manager Wolf Falk teases a star filled staff and Boston price scale while a new open parlor layout and sixty boxes promise comfort for audiences ahead of a planned opening week. The actors fund benefit is scheduled at the Boston Theatre on Friday afternoon October 20.
Great crowds flocked to the museum for Dewey week as Yanko the gorilla impressed with a near human face. A Paris circus showcased star acts like Courtney the hypnotic stallion, the Ferrani troupe, Atlas the athlete, Upside-Down Irwin, and the Delmar sisters among many others. Bioscope pictures of Boston firemen capped the program with pride in the city’s brave responders.
At the Lyceum yesterday the Gay Masqueraders burlesque company featured comedians and star specialties led by Carlos and Varletti. The program included Swift and Huber, Marsh and Sortella, Riley and Hughes, Joe and Nellie Doner, Lillian Durham, Margaret Kingore, and a 20‑girl chorus in A Day at the Waldorf and The Philippines. Sam A. Scribner's Gay Morning Glories arrive next week.
Immense crowds packed the attractions from morning to night as Manager Walker showcased a varied program. At the curio halls Henri Lheureux performs trapeze acts while Mile Valletta displays carved designs. Eight Trilby feet contestants drew votes and excitement rivals election fervor. The Georgia minstrels entertain with song dance and cake walking, and back and wing dancing for a silver cup draws entrants. Hyde's vaudeville troupe and Mme Maus present living pictures, amateur night Friday, and The Sign of the Cross visits from Montreal with Boston attendance noted.
An 19th century styled ad proclaims scratch relief from itching piles with Dean's Ointment. It claims nightly disruption ends and promises cure at any drug store for 50 cents.
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