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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1900

Page

8

Stock Market Twists and Mining News Report

Stocks opened weak in irregular trading but rallied on bears covering and strong buying, closing near day highs amid mining district settlement rumors. Boston Elevated Railway earnings look to exceed 10 million yearly. new engine and generator purchase planned. Copper shares traded lightly as industry updates from Rialto and Ashbed properties signaled progress and potential dividends or assessments.

New York Boston News Bureau Boston Elevated Railway Company China J. R. Williston J. R. Williston & Co National Hamilton Bank Leadville Col Herald-Democrat Colorado, Midland and Colorado & Southern Pyrennees Rialto Leasing & Mining Company Comany Rialto Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Kansas City, Memphis Birmingham Roads D. L. Winchell Colorado Southern Railroad Winchell Fort Scott Erie Telegraph and Telephone Company Wisconsin Telephhone Company Michigan Telephone Company James R. Keene Keene Ryan Whitney-Brady Wormsers Whitney Taylor Tennessee T& Sac M & Bgm Ni Gas & Coke Adventure Ho Mining Bly Allouegz Mining Min Bel Bhly Tel & Tel LOS Arcadian Mining Cs F . Lim Boston Elevated Boston Albany Hroston & Maine i Bost & Mont Min Breece Centennial Atci Cochiti Mining Dominion Coal Fast Hioston Land Elm River Eine Federal Steel Fitchburg Isle Royale Minion Os Mexi Telcon Mohawk Mining Nas & Coke O Arrott Mining Pullman Quincy Santa Fe

AT&T Declares 1.5 Dollar Dividend for 1900

American Telephone and Telegraph Co. will pay a dividend of one and a half dollars per share on Monday, October 15, 1900, to stockholders of record at the close of business on Saturday, September 29, 1900. The transfer books will be closed from October 1 to October 13, 1900, both days included. William R. Driver, Treasurer, Boston, September 19, 1900.

William R. Driver Boston Calumet Heela Morrill Smith & CO Water St Mass

Amalgamated Copper declares dividends of 1.5 and .5 pct

At a Directors meeting in New York the Amalgamated Copper Company declares four quarterly dividends of 1 1/2 percent and an extra 1/2 percent totaling 2 percent. Dividends payable October 20, 1900 to stockholders of record September 28, 1900. Transfer books close 4 PM September 28 and reopen October 30, 1900. WM G Rockefeiler secretary treasurer.

Broadway New York Amalgamated Copper Company WM. G. Rockefeiler

Boston market report lists highs lows and closing prices

Boston figures show today’s highest and lowest sales alongside the closing bid and asked prices. The report provides a snapshot of market activity for the session dated September 25.

Boston

Ex dividend and assessment payments noted

The record shows ex-dividend status and assessments paid. It lists sales as 46,000 dollars in bonds and 6,312 shares of listed stock, with 3,000 dollars in unlisted bonds and 720,000 shares in unlisted stock.

Fortuna mining and copper interests in regional firms

Sales reported by Wilson W Fay Co No 7 State Street list Fortuna republica Bonita Yerbele ces icsus Saree Bay State Gas Mashell Copper Golden Edge Mining Gilpin Boston Mining Vivace Devivon Mining Boston Copper & Gold Union Development Copper King of Arizona Melones Mining. Mixed references to mining companies and regional firms without clear events or outcomes.

Fortuna Republica Bonita YeRbele Ces Icsus Saree Bay State Gas Beweuee Mashell Copper Ieee Ewseeee Golden Edge Mining Ceseeeee Gilpin & Boston Mining Vivace Soit Devivon Nak Boston Con Copper & Gold Union Development Copper King of Arizona Cae Melones Mining Tee Wwe

Boston & Albany Autumn Excursion to New York

The Boston and Albany announces its annual autumn excursion to New York on Thursday October 4 via Springfield Pittsfield and the Berkshire Hills with fall foliage along the Hudson River and Palisades. An optional night cruise on the Adirondack steamer offers inland views. Homeward via the Fall River line. Fare is five dollars.

Boston & Albany New York Springfield Pittsfield Berkshire Hills Albany Hudson River Adirondack Fall River

Naphen Shrugs Off Empire in Tenth District Bid

Congressman Henry F. Naphen announces his candidacy for re nomination in the tenth district. He argues imperialism and trusts threaten the republic, pledging a vigorous campaign and urging voters to oppose an empire in November. He cites support from national figures and doubts for imperial policy in Congress.

Henry F. Naphen Naphen New York National Committee Richardson Post Republic Congress Democratic Party Richard Olney Bourke Coechran Carl Schurz Moorfield Storey Boutwell Senator Hoar Tenth District

Funeral of Mrs Meyer at St Stephen's Church

Many personal and family friends attended yesterday forenoon service at St Stephen's Church Florence street for the funeral of Mrs Meyer widow of George A Meyer and mother of former Speaker George von I Meyer. Burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery Dorchester.

St. Stephen's Church Florence Street Meyer George A. Meyer George von I. Meyer Cedar Grove Cemetery Dorchester

New Cotton Train From St Louis Signals Transport Shift

A thirty car train from St Louis delivered 1500 bales of cotton shipped from Texas and Oklahoma. Edward Shattuck, foreign freight agent for Boston and Maine, arranged for two to three trains weekly and direct transfer from cars to ships, aiming to reduce New York delays. The Sylvania of Cunard sails Saturday, carrying the cargo.

St. Louis Texas Oklahoma Edward Shattuck Boston & Maine Railroad Boston Mr. Shattuck New York Sylvania Cunard Line

Subway Idle at South Station Faces Uncertain Future

Providence division patrons of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad may never see the subway used. The third rail electric system was rejected due to switching failures in snow and safety fears. Ventilation and engine compatibility issues also hinder plans, as the surface traffic at Back Bay remains adequate.

Providence New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad South Station New York New Haven & Hartford Road Nantasket New Britain Conn Back Bay

Smallpox Case Reported in Malden Block

A smallpox case was found in Hall's block on Middlesex Street. The patient, Mattie Goff, a 21 year old colored woman, had been boarding there for two weeks. Local health authorities quarantined the residence and began investigation.

Malden Hall's Block Middlesex Street Mattie Goff

Hudson River Excursion From Boston September 27

The New York trip via Boston and Maine railroad on September 27 offers a fine excursion down the Hudson. Tickets are 8 for the round trip from Boston.

Hudson River New York Boston & Maine Railroad Boston

Devonian Steamship Arrives to Boost Leyland Line Service

The Devonian, Leyland line’s newest vessel, docked in East Boston at 9 30 yesterday morning with a sizable passenger count. Built by Harland & Wolff of Belfast, the 570 foot liner carries about 140 first class passengers amidships and can ship 11 000 tons, plus freight and horses. The ship joins sister vessel Winifredian to expand Liverpool Boston service.

Devonian Leyland Line Boston Winifredian Riverside Landing Liverpool Harland & Wollff Belfast

For Ireland's Cause Subscriptions At Parker House Meeting

The Irish parliamentary fund gathered donations at Parker House led by T. B. Fitzpatrick with 100 dollars and Rev A J Teeling at 25 dollars. Several others from Boston and nearby towns contributed sums ranging from five to 100 dollars, totaling 620 dollars. Notable donors include Rev Denis O Callaghan 25 dollars, Michael Maynes 25 dollars, John Cavanaugh Braintree 26 dollars, P A McVicar Newton 319, Dr J T Gallagher 319, P J ONeil 10 dollars, and Dr John Adams Brookline 10 dollars.

Parker House Irish Parliamentary Fund T. B. Fitzpatrick A. J. Teeling Thomas Riley Denis O’callaghan P. A. Collins Michael Maynes Roger F. Scannell W. C. Loftus John Cavanaugh Braintree P. F. Lonergan J. M. Quinn Thomas M. Juiney John Lyons P. J. O'Neil Daniel P. Sullivan John O’cal

Old Colony Elects Board Of Directors In Boston Room

In Room 233 at South Station yesterday morning at 10:30, the Old Colony Railroad Company elected a board of directors. A total of 135 votes, representing 82 655 shares, were cast for Charles F. Choate of Southboro, Thomas J. Borden and John S. Brayton of Fall River, Thomas Dunn of Newport Rhode Island, George A. Gardner of Boston, John M. Hall of New Haven Connecticut, Charles L. Lovering of Taunton, Joshua M. Sears of Boston and Nathaniel Thayer of Lancaster.

South Station Old Colony Railroad Company Charles F. Choate Southboro Thomas J. Borden John S. Brayton Fall River Thomas Dunn Newport R. I George A. Gardner Boston John M. Hall New Haven

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