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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1899

Page

6

Stock Market Sees Gains Amid Dividend Delays and Copper Dip

A Sept Friday report shows broad stock advances in high priced issues while copper stocks lag on Amalgamated and Anaconda dividends. Traders cover shorts. money remains easy with lower exchange. Bank statements due Saturday could push prices higher. notable moves include Omaha, Brooklyn Union Gas, Northwest, New York Air Brake and Consolidated Gas with Amalgamated Copper and Arcadian mining in focus.

New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Omaha Brooklyn Union Gas Northwest New York Air Brake Bugar Consolidated Gas Metropolitan Railway People’s Gas Anaconda Arcadian Parrot Utch Isle Royale Old Dominion Gutside Amalgamated Montana Coal and Coke Bay State Gas Fortuna Boston Consolidated Centennial Eureka Elm River Little Tiger Mining Pioneer Mining British Columbia Tamarack Mining Company A. S. Bigelow J. S. Bigelow Trustees E. E. S. Brigham Salem J. Henry Brooks E. P. Brooks St. Johnsbury Eleanor J. Clark John N. Denison M. B. Fairbanks Annie C. Grew M. F. Herrick M.F. Hippen H. H. Hamnewell G. M. Hyams Leonard Lewissohn Adolf Lewissohn Jesse Lewissohn Thayer & Thayer Charles van Brunt van Brunt & Co Maxwell Woodhull Washington Messrs. Dillaway & Starr Richardson Hill Parkinson & Burr Hayden, Stone & Co Clark, Ward & Co E. Rollins Morse & Bro Lake Centennial Osceola Kearsar Erie Telephone Roswell Power S$ Now Sa Hayd Rumrill Hoar Houghton Pee Apers Flint Pere Marquette Dotrale Grand Rapids Chicago Michigan Foreign Department Bost Wall St William K. Vanderbilt Brooklyn Howard, Crosby & Co Ste Ainst Liverpool Barrett Zorge Minneapolis Duluth St. Louis New York Produce Exchange London Grangers Southern Pacific Wall Street Louisville & Nashville Northern Pacific Pinkham

The American Bell Telephone Company Stock Notice

Boston September 20 1800 notice indicates per share value and stock offering details related to Kres Polen at The Se Ot P Gardens on Fannin 8. Auction or closing period set from October 2 to October ed Tai.

American Bell Telephone Company Poe Kres Polen Boston

Market Summary of Boston Bond and Stock Prices

Boston reports today’s values with highest and lowest sales and closing bid and asked prices. Ex dividend. Total sales include bonds 24060 dollars and 310000 for unlisted bonds, stocks 39514 shares and 13118 shares for unlisted stocks.

Boston

Henderson Declines Permanent Postmaster Role

Acting Postmaster Arthur R. Henderson announced he would not accept a permanent appointment to the vacancy created by Colonel Thomas’s debility. The statement resolves the question of succession and ends speculation about a longer tenure in the position.

Arthur R. Henderson Thomas Henderson

Local Post Office Fight Narrowing To Contenders

Colonels Thomas Clarke and Weymouth area figures emerge as leading candidates for the post office head. Joseph B. Maccabe of East Boston announces interest in handling stamp proceeds and related duties. Weymouth district aspirant Clarke remains out of the fray, while Henderson signals willingness if offered.

Weeee Weere Thomas Joseph B. Maccabe East Boston Clarke Cygib Henderson

Elevator Boy Killed in Tremont Street Building

John Kelly aged 23, an elevator boy at 127A Tremont street, died at 12:30 yesterday when he stepped backward into the car door as it rose. His body was found wedged at the top five stories high and released by a carpenter. Undertaker Tinkham to handle the remains.

John Kelly Tremont Street Tinkham Chambers Street Thomas Foley Hawkins Street

City treasurer receives six kegs of new money from Philadelphia

The Sub-Treasurer reports six kegs of fresh currency from the Philadelphia mint to ease Boston’s coin shortage. Deputy Sheriff Blake of Franklin county fails to compel Arthur Dalton of Somerville to return home amid legal questions. A National Assembly of United Boys of America convened at Congress Hall in the YMCA on Boylston Street to promote Sunday school participation among youth and adults.

Marden Philadelphia Treasury Department Boston Massachusetts J. A. Blake Franklin County Arthur B. Dalton Somerville Congress Hall Young Men's Christian Association Boylston Street National Assembly of United Boys of America Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeen Streete George W. Mehaffey Re.v. M. Christian Union Union Hall A. D. Mayo Gertrude S. Stockwell Howard Snelling George Menda Taylor

Fall River Plymouth To Attend New York Yacht Races

The Fall River line steamer Plymouth will attend the international yacht races at New York starting October 3. Tickets for the first three races cost $12, with a strictly limited number available. Apply at 3 Old State House ticket office or 566 Ryde Street to plan a York trip via Albany and Hudson River, returning on Fall River line tickets priced at $95.00.

Fall River Line Plymouth New York Old State House York Albany Hudson River Tne Fall River Onis Ryd Street

Dean's Ointment Offer for Itch Relief and Cure

An ad touts Dean's Ointment as a quick and lasting remedy for itching piles. It promises instant relief and permanent cure available at any drug store for 60 cents.

Dean

Trade Features and Prices in Iron and Textile Markets

R Dun & Co reports mixed trade data with iron product premiums for speedy delivery rising amid reconstruction strain. Western grain receipts and corn exports up notably while cotton and wool markets show firm prices. Reports note consolidation battles in Fall River mills, prints price cuts, and strong demand in dry goods and furniture despite delivery delays.

New York Dun & Co Atlantic Pacific Bessemer Gray Forge Pittsburg Chicago Fall River American Woollen Company London United States Canada

Pugilist Jeffries Visits Boston Theatre Scene

Arriving from New England, Jeffries visits Clark's Hotel in Boston and draws a crowd of actors from Way Down East Mile. Fifi and Sporting Life. Stuart Robson finishes a Wallack's engagement and may revise The Gadfly with Ambrose Thomas readying a new comedy. Julia Arthur delays More Than Queen opening to Oct. 3 with ticket sales starting Monday.

Jeffries New England Clark’s J. Cheever Goodwin Julia Arthur Park Theatre Bostonians Boston Theatre Flolen Bertram Henry Clay Barnabee W. H. MacDonald Marcia van Dresser George Frothingham Frank Rushworth Joseine Bartlett John Dunsmore W. H. Izgerald Grace Cameron Frederic Knights Charles R. Hawley J. H. McQuaid Edith Hendee L. Studley Mr. Herbert Boston Fred Whitney Stanislaus Stange Jacob Litt McVicker’s Theatre Chicago Louise Thorndyke Boudecault Louis Massen Frank Losee Rose Eytinge William Hazeltine Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon Philadelphia Tremont Theatre Clifford Grand Opera House Byrne Brothers Castle Square Theatre Company Sue Boston Museum Herbert Elcey Sporting Life Richard Mansfield Wright Huntington Keith Admiral Dewey Goritves Austin & Stone’s Necrumbe Park Combination Park McKenna Walker Barre Uo Instanley Sullivan Frank Browne Hose Sydell New London Belles Company Nelson Sisters Victoria Burlesque and Pearl Odell Nickelodeon

Fall Trade Outlook Mixed With Strong Commodity Tone

Bradstreet's notes satisfactory trade and price conditions with widespread reports of expansion in bank clearings. Cotton, cereals, petroleum, iron and steel trend higher while beef prices rise and sugar markets show no relief. Rail earnings and wholesale activity rise as transport constraints and strikes affect lumber and coal sectors.

New York Bradstreet Transvaal London Chicago St. Louis Kansas City

WANTS MANDAMUS AGAINST DAMRELL IN SUPREME COURT

In a Cambridge equity case Percy W. Carver representing John Nixon sought a writ of mandamus to compel Building Commissioner Damrell to issue a permit to move and alter a former schoolhouse on Webster avenue Allston. Damrell refused after city solicitor Babson claimed title. Judge Morton reserved decision after noting the broader issues involved.

Damrell Equity Supreme Court Morton Percy W. Carver John Nixon Cambridge J. S. Damrell Webster Avenue Allston Camrell Babson

Boston and Albany Annual New York Excursion Notice

The Boston and Albany railroad announces its annual New York excursion for Tuesday October 3. The route travels from Boston to Albany through Berkshire Hills famed for autumn foliage. Return options: Adirondack night line steamer or New York day steamer from Albany to New York, with return by Fall River line October 4 or stay until October 5. Fare is five dollars.

Boston & Albany Railroad New York Boston Albany Berkshire Hills Adirondack Fall River Line

Concert Season 1899 1900 Conducted by WM Gericke

The conductor WM Gericke presents 19M season concerts from Oct 14 1899 to Apr 28 1900 with public rehearsals Oct 13 1898 to Apr 27 1900 and soloists including Semarich Ternina Aus Der Ohe Bloomfield Zeisler Heyman Leonora Jackson Ruegger Paderewski Dohmnyi Petschnikoff Hambourg Kneisel Schroeder Loeffler Adamowski and others Tickets priced 12 and 750 for seats per location Tickets go on sale Sept 25 26 28 29 at Music Hall with seating limited to four seats per bid and resale of unclaimed seats.

Gericke Mmes. Semarich Ternina Miss Aus der Ohe Mme. Bloomfield-Zeisler Miss Heyman Leonora Jackson Miss Ruegger Messrs Paderewski Dohmnanyi Petschnikoff Hambourg Kneisel Schroeber Loeffler Adamowski Furtten Music Hall Eucn

Religious lectures and services fill Boston churches

A crowded schedule includes Tufts Russell lectures at Goddard Chapel with Rev Henry W Rugg. Patriotic Lectures at Berkeley Temple on Romanism in Austria. Mendelssohn Quartet participation. Also Christadelphians address Jewish history. Dr S M Landis hosts a Health Reform talk. various UnDenominational and Congregational notices note services, rallies, and programs across Boston venues with multiple pastors and speakers.

Tufts College Russell Goddard Chapel Henry W. Rugg D. D Lowell Station Berkeley Temple J. A. Lansing Cambridge Austria Hapsburgh Mendelssohn Quartet Christadelphians Arcade Hall Park Square S. M. Landis Washington Street Maxwell London Will D. W Boston Common Tile Walk Charles Street Mall Will, D. W Common Street

Baptist Sabbath Services at Tremont Temple and Nearby Churches

Listed are multiple Baptist services across Tremont Temple and nearby churches. Preachers include Rev. Alfred Cave D P D of London and Rev. George C. Lacrim er with subjects Calvary and Its Associations and Christianity and Every Man's Conscience. Free seats and Sunday schools noted.

Tremont Temple Alfred Cave D. PD London Calvary and Its Associations George C. Lacrimer D. D EK. Humphrey. Allen Charles E. Boyd Aftter First Free Baptist Church Warren Street Holborn G. P. Chapple Oneetee Eng Johnson Pittsfield Beckwith W. H. Man

Catarrhal Powder Endorsed by Nose and Throat Specialists

Daily practice physicians recommend Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as safe and permanent relief for Cold in the Head Tonsillitis Hoarseness and Catarrh. It promises relief in 10 minutes and claims to banish the disease like magic. Sold by C B Woodward & Co Bromfield Street and Washington Street.

Agnew C. B. Woodward & CO Bromfield St Washington St

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