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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

9

All the world IS stock gambling in every class

A polemical broadside declares that all sectors from bishops to barrow boys engage in stock gambling. It cites Harriman Union Pacific profits and a Roosevelt era critique, arguing the entire American economy rests on speculative trading and urges decisive action to stop it.

Faro Jim Dan Red Mike Morgan Philadelphia High Church Harriman Union Pacific Lst America Roosevelt

National Stock Aims to End Stock Gambling Worldwide

The pamphlet outlines National Stock as a tool to destroy stock gambling by using vast cash reserves and market know-how to outmaneuver the System. It claims National Stock will force a market shift, crush the System or force its reform, and return profits to investors while expanding its influence through aggressive publicity.

Stock Exchange National Stock’s” Foundation National Stock Lst Wall Street Standard Oil Morgan Et al

National Stock targets American Smelters in bold plan

The piece frames National Stock as a force for honest profits against the Guggenheims and the System. It alleges a campaign to push Smelters up from 57 to 70 then higher, prompting short sellers to cover as voices claim large future gains and widespread stockholder growth amid Wall Street intrigue.

Rockefeller Iso Wall Street American Smelting Trust Ist United States Canada Mexico Guggenheim Brothers Guggenheims

Margin Gambling Push for National Stock Investors

The speaker promotes margin buying of National Stock to stock gamblers, claiming a potential 10 point profit or $10,000 on margins, with $15,000 margin protected. He cites purchasing 30,000 shares at $2 and selling near $4 for about $60,000 profit, urging gamblers to contact C. C. Clapp & Co. for handling arrangements.

System Union Pacific C. C. Clapp & Co National Stock

Five Killed In Denver Hotel Fire

Five men died and many were injured when the Belmont Hotel at 1723 Stout Street burned in Denver. The victims included Edward Moore a 55 year old real estate agent from Philadelphia who leaped to his death and George Bode from Middletown New York.

Denver Col Belmont Stout Street Edward Moore Philadelphia George Burtell Pullman John D. Kane Colorado Springs George Bode Middletown N. Y George Ott Dodge City Kany

Longworth Stable Burns in Cincinnati Fire

Congress man Nicholas Longworths two story stable on Grandin road burned around 2 oclock this morning causing a loss of thirty thousand dollars. Mr and Mrs Longworth had just returned from a party when the fire was discovered.

Cincinnati Nicholas Longworth Grandin Road Longworth

Dividends Declared by Various Companies

A list of companies with declared dividends including Bessemer Lake Erie & Western 14% semi annual common stock, Union Traction Indiana 7% semi annual, Central Coal & Coke 1% quarterly, Temiskaming Cobalt 8% quarterly, Cobalt Mining 8% quarterly, Gallant Mining 2% extra, Eastman Kodak 2% extra common, United Fruit 2% quarterly, International Silver 1% preferred, Bacon Sheffield 4% preferred, Mergenthaler Linotype 2% quarterly, St Joseph South Bend & Southern Railway 2% semi annual preferred, St Joseph South Bend & Southern Railway 1% semi annual common, Virginia-Carolina Chemical 2% preferred, Mountain Mining 14 cents quarterly, Manhattan Oil 1.54% quarterly guaranteed, National Licorice 1 1/4% preferred, International Smokeless Powder 1% common and 4% preferred, Du Pont Powder 1 1/2% preferred, with various payment dates listed. Most dates shown range through Sept to Nov.

Bessemer, Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company Common Slcomet Union Traction Company Indiana Central Coal Coke Company Central Coal & Coke Temiskaming Company Oo Cobalt Mining Company West of Gallant Mining Company Eastman Kodak Company United Fruit Company West International Silver Company jioes-Sheffield Steel & Iron Company Mergenthaler Linotype Company St. Yancoe South Bend & Southern Railway Company Ept St. Joseph Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company Mountain Mining Company Com ‘Mining Company Manhattan Ong A Company National Licorice Sci International Smokeless Powder Company du Pontee Powder Company

Campaign to Boost Boston Trade Starts Under Merchants Association

Charles B Wheeler and Alfred T Waithe head new Boston Merchants' Association effort. A full board meeting at Young's Hotel will announce committee selections and the working force as the central organization plans a broad trade and industrial advancement. Wheeler named executive secretary. Waite heads publications. Offices moved to the Merchants Building at 77 Summer Street.

Storrow Boston Merchants’ Association Young’s Hotel Ritchie Wheeler Philippines Philippine Transportation & Construction Company American Chamber of Commerce Alfred T. Waite Boston Merchants Building Summer Street

Bucks Stove contempt hearing may be delayed to October

The contempt case against Bucks Stove & Range Company and labor officials accused of violating an injunction to end a boycott may not be heard until October.

Washington Bucks Stove & Range Company

Committee Plans Gift for Trainer Mike Murphy at Olympics

The American Olympic committee seeks a recognition fund for trainer Mike Murphy. One paid-into fund would gather 1000 citizens at $6 each to present gifts and a resolutions set listing all contributors. Checks may be sent to J. B. Sullivan at 21 Warren Street, New York City, or to any committee member.

Mike Murphy Murphy J. B. Sullivan Warren Street New York City

Mrs Almeda Wright Dead After Vacation in Maine

Mrs Almeda Wright former matron of the Boston Industrial Home died in West Baldwin Maine after two week trip intended to restore health and strength. She is survived by son Fred C Wright of the Henry Siegel Company camera department. interment will be in Westbrook Maine.

Wright Fred C. Wright Henry Siegel Company Westbrook

Mills At International Paper Fail To Start In Livermore Falls

Livermore Falls delays in opening as pulp workers report to the International Paper mill but paper makers stay away, leaving mills idle despite a contract sign.

Livermore Falls International Paper Company

Sailor Ponders Coat Deal Outside 96 Court Street

A Mississippi sailor stands before 96 Court Street and debates buying a Gale & Kent coat after a playful exchange with a West End guide. He notes the shop’s “front that won’t break down” display and considers prices said to be between 15 and 25 dollars.

Mississippi Court Street Bo’sun Gale & Kent Matey

Joseph A. Griffin Dead

Joseph A Griffin, a young man from the North End, died at his aunt Mrs Elizabeth F Barretts home 419 Hanover Street after a lingering heart disease illness He was two years old and son of Frank and Honora Griffin of Charles Town He is survived by his parents a sister Christina V and a brother William J

Joseph A. Griffin North End Elizabeth F. Barrett Hanover Street Mr. Griffin Frank and Honora Griffin Charlestown Christina V William J

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