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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
12
Market activity ends with a brief surge led by stock exchange houses. Notable movers include Cumberland Ely and Southwestern Development on a list that mostly shows eased prices, with Rhode Island Coal Willet and VWirst National among the exceptions. Fluctuations summarized from curb list.
The schooner Teaser arrived with 25 000 pounds of halibut 6000 pounds of fresh cod and 2000 pounds of salted cod. Fifteen new fares plus five carried over sold 162 500 pounds of groundfish. Total fish landed 586 600 pounds including haddock cod hake pollock scrod and lemon sole. Prices ranged from 3 38 to 51 4 cents per pound. Captain Frank Cooney aboard Mary F F Cooney shipped 90 000 pounds of groundfish and five swordfish with his crew of 16 receiving 72 each. Dense fog hampered shipping while exports hit 2 174 611 dollars for the week ending Sept 24 versus 793 555 last year. The port also saw a record 49 hour run by the Alice M Lawrence between Boston and Newport News.
Boston, Sept. 28. Lowell Mass. wins $50,000 4 per cent muni bonds dated Sept. 1 1909 with annual $5,000 redemptions through 1919 at 1002.197. Gardner Mass. treasurer invites bids by Oct. 5 for $45,000 4 per cent water bonds maturing $1,500 yearly 1910-39. Ashtabula Ohio sells $35,000 4 1/2 per cent semi annual to 10-year serials to First National Bank of Cleveland at a premium of $681. Springfield Mass. treasurer accepts bids by Oct. 12 for $900,000 in 3 1/2 and 4 per cent gold series bonds including $600,000 3 1/2 per cent building loan, $200,000 North Street extension, and $100,000 Lincoln school loan. Bush Terminal Company directors approve issue of $12,700,000 60-year 5 per cent gold bonds guaranteed by Bush Terminal Company, to be voted by stockholders Nov. 29.
Shipping notices list arrivals of steamers and schooners from Britain and Canada. Vessels including Cestrian Prince George Governor Cobb and bark Pasqualino completed passages, with cargoes bound for Rosario or New York. multiple ships cleared, sailed, or loaded, indicating activity at ports in Boston and nearby harbors with winter schedules and tide details.
The income of the Central New England Company for the year ended June 40 is presented alongside the New Haven annual report, with a comparative exhibit detailing current and prior year figures.
Several financial institutions announce semi annual and quarterly dividends with record dates in late September. Boylston National Bank 2 percent to stock of record Sept 30. National Union Bank 4 percent. Chattanooga Ry and Lt Co 1 1/4 percent preferred. People's National Bank Roxbury 3 percent to stock of record Sept 28. Fourth National Bank 3 4 percent to stock of record Sept 28. Atlantic National Bank 3 percent to stock of record Sept 28. Aurora Elgin and Chicago R R 1 1/4 percent preferred Oct 9, books closed Sept 23 reopen Oct 20. Aurora Elgin and Chicago R R 1 1/4 percent common Oct 9, books closed Sept 5 reopen Oct 20.
The Connecticut Company reports income figures for the year ended June 20 with TAN and THOS totals. Total earnings amount to 87,088,801 with operating expenses listed at 4,505,004 and 4,945,182. Net earnings are 3,680,227 and 2,745,753 respectively.
The parade featured diverse nation groups with 400 Friendly Sons of St Patrick 2000 Hibernians 1500 Italians 1500 Bohemians 250 Poles 240 Hungarians and 2500 children around the St Nicholas car. Police fire and Red Cross teams prepared along Fifth Avenue while stands sold out fast and spectators faced disciplined crowd control.
A brisk wind at Governor's Island prevented Wilbur Wright and Glen Curtiss from attempting flights in their aeroplanes. Curtiss planned to stay overnight as a guest of an officer to seize the morning window, while Wright held off until favorable wind conditions and a test with a new machine. Photographers captured both machines outside their sheds for the curious crowd. Curtiss remarked he would not fly over the city and would wait for better wind.
The Finance Commission began an exhaustive inquiry into the finances of Boston's wealthy citizens who evade property tax assessments. The probe will also study Boston's entire tax system to expose methods used by the so called rich tax dodgers and seek a fairer taxation plan for the city.
The commission will inquire into the exposure of untaxed private parks and the methods by which wealthy trustees avoided taxes on property. This includes Matthews Park and Hotel Oxford properties on Huntington Avenue, transferred Art Museum property, and tax dealings of Lawrence G. Minot. The investigation opened with a Boston real estate exchange committee hearing led by Joseph B. Russell and others.
Philadelphia police arrest Reuben Conn in connection with a hold up and double murder at the Quinn saloon in the northern section. Three shot by a masked robber. two victims have died. Detectives believe the case is solved.
Patrick Welch a 65 year old drawtender at the Malden bridge collapsed while changing shoes in the bridge house yesterday afternoon and died of heart disease before medical help arrived. He had worked at the bridge for several years, was married, and lived at 9 Bunker Hill street.
The income account for the year ended June 30 is issued by the New England Navigation Company and presents a comparative view of figures. The report highlights revenue performance, expenses, and net income for the period under review.
Dividends payable include Calumet and Hecla at eight dollars. Meetings listed for Fitenburg FR RF NY and Western New York Telephone, with scheduled dates and offices.
John Murphy known as Poodles, a 70 year old pickpocket with international fame, was arrested by police inspectors at Boston’s Winter Street station. He was caught stealing from an elderly man while aiding him to board a train, marking his first Boston visit in 30 years.
An elderly criminal known as Old Poodles is seized in Boston after posing as a well off retiree to scheme with accomplices. Inspectors Burr and Smith trap five men at police headquarters and charge Old Poodles with attempting to prick a pocket as he awaits court.
Daily crowds flock to the Mechanics' building food fair with a lively program. Morning showcases feature Vessela's band and a varied lineup including Italian peasant chorus and opera selections. Evening concerts at 7 20 offer Liszt and Balfe pieces plus standard favorites to close the day.
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