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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1905
Page
22
The Philadelphia Press list shows where copies can be bought at Young's Hotel Hotel Tou raine Parker House Hotel Vendome Hotel Essex United States Hotel and South Terminal Station.
Speculative liquidation overbore resistance and pushed prices lower as money supply tightens. Banks faced large credit needs this week with upcoming bond instalments and quarterly settlements, while foreign gold purchases supported marginal gains in London.
North Butte shows strong gains and eyes buying Kentucky property near Hancock claim. Utah Consolidated reports 1905 earnings around 1.75 million on 17.5 million pounds of copper with 20 million pounds annual output. Boston stock items, Bingham reforms, Mexico Consolidated ore values, and various market notes color the copper trade.
Merchants' National Bank of Boston declares a semi annual eight percent dividend to be paid October 2. New Century Zinc & Lead Mining Company offers a monthly one percent dividend dated October 2. Electric Storage Battery Company pays a quarterly 1 1 4 percent dividend on common and preferred shares on October 2.
The Eagle Canoe Club of Auburndale will present a minstrel show in the band stand on the Charles River between Riverside and Weston bridge. The event is set for Thursday at 8 o clock or the first pleasant evening thereafter.
Ennis and Stoppani report mixed Chicago grain activity with wheat slipping on ample offerings then recovering on demand for long positions. Corn weak due to favorable weather and crop outlook while oats ease. December wheat options show puts and calls around 85 percent.
The transfer of Jesse T. Park of Tampa to succeed A. A. Sherman as tobacco examiner in the customs service is described as temporary. Both men are expected to be returned to their former stations after a general shift aimed at equalizing tobacco valuations at various ports.
Special low rates from New England to California and Western points run Sept 15 to Oct 31. Colonist tickets to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle priced at 49.90 and Butte Montana at 45.90 with liberal stopovers and tours Mondays and Wednesdays via Boston Maine Central Vermont Grand Trunk lines. Send inquiries to T H Hanley 360 Washington St Boston.
A personal escort tour leaves Boston on October 18 and New York on October 14 for a weeklong trip to Gettysburg Harper's Ferry Washington Philadelphia. Route travels Eastern Pennsylvania and the Blue Ridge with full expenses from Boston at 82 dollars and from New York at 22 dollars. Itinerary includes Gettysburg field and three days in the capital with optional longer stays.
A panel of clergy and educators argues about whether vacations harm discipline or aid life. Rev Reven Thomas and Rev Henry Selmfield caution against routine disruption while Dr A M Anderson and Miss Kennedy defend vacations as vital for health, focus, and renewal.
The Twentieth Century Club of Boston gathers around 250 to inspect its new clubhouse at 3 Joy Street, formerly Rufus Choate’s residence. The adjoining Hardy estate will also house the Massachusetts Civic Association, the Massachusetts Forestry Association and the Apollo Club, with spaces for reading, writing, tea room, and cloakrooms in the basement.
California Oregon and Washington Colonist tickets on sale daily Sept 15 to Oct 31 with late price advance about $17 after. Boston to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and Pacific coast points feature lower rates to intermediate stations. Reduced rates from all New England points. Daily and conducted Pullman tourist sleeping cars via direct line or Colorado scenic route at half the standard berth. Call or write A Hutchinson manager tourist department Union Pacific and Northwestern Line 300 Washington Street Boston.
Last day to buy tickets for the Eastern Steamship autumn excursions on the international division. Round trips from Boston to Eastport Luced, St. Andrews Calais or St. John New Brunswick at nearly half regular fare. Tickets valid 30 days from issue, sailing from Commercial Wharf on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a m via Portland Eastport.
Harry W. Comstock aged broker is charged with the larceny of bonds valued at 2000 from Cora A. Frothingham of Cambridge. The case was continued to next month by Judge Pierce as Comstock, ill at the Charles Street jail, awaits trial. He had previously reported a securities theft to police.
Boston and Maine Railroad offers a $2 round trip excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire with a rail ride to Alton Bay and a 60 mile steamer sail aboard the Mt Washington. Peak views include Passaconaway Chocorua Sandwich Range and Mount Washington. Tickets available at 322 Washington Street and Union Station with departure at 8 20 a m.
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