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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1911

Page

12

Market Review and Outlook Declines Turn to Cautious Rally Potential

The market fell to new lows last week with a 13 point drop across 30 active rails and only partial recoveries. By Thursday bears faced renewed buying support as short covering and rising volume spurred sharp rebounds, led by Union Pacific. Saturday brought a strong rally through short interest, suggesting potential for further gains amid easy money in New York and improving foreign conditions. The week also noted favorable crop outlooks offsetting government loss projections, with a bumper cotton crop expected to offset corn wheat oats and hay losses.

Union Pacific Germany New York

Calendar for Today Dividends and Books Open

Dividends payable on Norfolk and Western common at 11 4 percent. Books opened for Calumet and Arizona Nevada Consolidated. Books close for Chicago Northwestern Franley Consolidated and Hedley Gold Mining.

Norfolk & Western Common Calumet & Arizona Nevada Consolidated Chicago Northwestern Franley Consolidated Hedley Gold Mining Arizona BA Cleumet Hecla Franklin Chaes North Butte Ereers Seeree Wolverine Omerol Am Ag Chemical Eeesenas Gos United Fruit

War Department Seeks Buffalo Coats for Sale at Not Less Than $2

Washington ad shows bids for 200 buffalo overcoats from 1876 kept at Omaha depot. Coats used in 1890 Wounded Knee campaign, 35 years old yet described as as good as new. Minimum $2 per coat. no more than 10 per purchaser.

Washington Quartermaster- General U.S. A War Department Quartermaster’s Omaha Wounded Knee

19 Caught in a Crap Raid

Police raided a city gambling operation as sergeant Ray led a squad toward the shooters. Sentries failed to warn, and gamblers fled as Lieutenant Carter Inspector Damery and Liquor Officer Kennedy closed in. The crowd surrendered with no escape route remaining.

Fio Ray Carter Damery Kennedy

Man Found In Stupor Drops Dead In Malden

Michael J. Kelley, 40, of Fifield court Malden was found lying in a stupor in his yard yesterday morning. Six hours later while wandering in his house he collapsed and died. Dr. Walter T. Burke notes the case as puzzling with autopsy planned today by Medical Examiner Prurell.

Michael J. Kelley Fifield Court Malden Walter T. Burke Prurell Kelley

Bondholders urged to back alternative plan for Arizona Copper reorg

A committee representing substantial Arizona Commercial bonds proposes a better reorganization plan than the merger with Superior & Boston. They urge bondholders to confer before agreeing to the merger and invite cooperation for a meeting. Named Boston brokers Sumner B. Pearmain Harry M. Stonemetz Frederick L. Dabney and George S Baldwin are listed as contacts.

Arizona Commercial Bonds Superior & Boston

Fall Dress Trends Favor Practical Women’s Outdoorswear

Fall fashion moves toward the practical with an outdoor aesthetic for women. Coats, dress coats, trouser skirts, sleeping porch nightwear, knickerbockers, straight-line corsets, vest blouses, and soft felt outing hats define the new look.

Canvass Tonight for Statewide Prohibitory Amendment Votes

Augusta Maine September 17 Maine awaits the Governor and Council special meeting where municipal election returns on repealing the constitutional prohibitory amendment will be opened for canvass for the first time. The meeting called by Governor Plaisted will convene at 4 o clock tomorrow.

Augusta Maine Plaisted

Angora coats and sacklike hand bags debut in fashion notes

The article describes a one piece heavy red coat dress with front buttons and side openings, paired with a large hand bag on a silken rope. It highlights angora knitted coats and jackets, hooded jackets for motoring, and the growing trend of outdoor life with tasselled knitted wear and practical hats.

Madame Powell

Governor's proclamation timeline and council members

The text notes a possible month before proclamation after an election result becomes apparent. It states the Governor has zero days after the result to proclaim and municipal officers may correct official returns within 20 days. It lists the Governor's Council members: Frank A. Peabody Houston Willis Y. Patch Bangor Gustavus Kilgore Belfast Weston Lewis Gardiner Charles L. Turgeon Auburn Edward B. Winslow Portland Alfred 8. Krimball Norway.

Frank A. Peabody Houston Willis Y. Patch Bangor Gustavus Kilgore Belfast Weston Lewis Gardiner Charles L. Turgeon Auburn Edward B. Winslow Portland Alfred 8. Krimball Norway

Matrimonial Tangle Ties Ex Husbands To Ex Wives

In Los Angeles two divorced couples meet by chance at a hotel lobby and discover each husband each married the other wife. George H. Richardson of New York and William Holmes of Boston, once boyhood friends, find their wives were the other man’s former spouse after years of travel spanning the continent. The four laughed at the odd coincidence as the mistaken pairings were revealed.

Tos Angeles Cal Lankersheim Hotel George H. Richardson New York Willam Holmes Boston Mary Mr. Richardson Mr. Holmes

Crowley Fund Reaches 586 55 for Family of Drowning Victim

The Crowley fund for Mrs. Patrica Crowley of 71 Baxter Street South Boston and her four children, after their father drowned last week, has risen to 586.55 with new donations from multiple neighbors and groups including Cambridge, Chelsea, and New England Fish Exchange, among others.

Patrica Crowley Baxter Street Boston Seret EB. Kurta Joseph H. Jones Winthrop Goon Cdueeieys Chelsea Verndik Bedee Eerreee Fishing Masters’ Association Cambridge Friend New England Fish Exchange Mary Ts. Moriarty

Prohibition Vote Expected Soon in Maine Debate

Officials discuss open meeting norms as groups such as the Maine Non-Partisan Local Government League No-License League and the W Co T U plan to attend. A three member council committee usually completes tabulation in one day, signaling a public update on whether Maine’s constitutional prohibitory law will be repealed or reaffirmed amid a close vote.

Plaisted

Applaud Rehearsal at National Theatre

An enormous audience at the National Theatre applauded the dress rehearsal and reception held before the grand opening this afternoon. Hon Walter Collins and John M Casey sat in a box near the stage as Casey delivered a brief intermission speech with newspaper representatives present.

National Theatre Walter Collins John M. Casey Mr. Casey

Boston City Council Chief Praises Theatre Entertainments

President Walter Collins of the City Council praised the theatre segment as a distinct Boston asset. The recital pleased hundreds as the first part offered minstrel numbers and a show takeoff starring Dougherty and Benedict. Eli Stone made a praised professional debut with Alexander's Ragtime Band amid other featured performers.

Walter Collins Fitzgerald Boston Messrs. Dougherty and Benedict Eli FE. Stone Alexander Harry Pugh Thomas E. Clifford Dan Watley Thomas A. Quinn Peter J. Melaughliin Frank L. Rice Columbus Cotter Belden Girl Missouri Lockart Cross Pendieton Sisters Representa

Fireman Joseph H. Kelly Laid To Rest In Charlestown

Funeral honors for Joseph H. Kelly of Ladder 9 Charlestown were held after his Thursday death at Massachusetts General Hospital. District Chief Pope led 24 firemen as guard of honor from Marion Street home to St. Catherine's Church and Calvary Cemetery. The procession included 75 carriages with crowds along the route to Prison Point Bridge and the burial at the cemetery.

Joseph H. Kelly Ladder 9 Charlestown Massachusetts General Hospital Marion Street St. Catherine’s Church Hayes Square Father Spencer Pope Prison Point Bridge Calvary Cemetery

Opium Raiders Catch 22 Men in Springfield

Twenty two Chinese men were arrested in a second raid, this time at a Cypress street grocery opium joint. Police seized opium valued over $500 and long stem pipes, with bail posted soon after.

Springfield Cypress Street Celestials Watch and Ward Society Boston

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