This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
12
An advisory urging prudent business leaders to monitor European war effects on industries and investments. It promotes Standard Statistics Company as a central, unbiased source for global financial conditions and invites executives to request timely information to safeguard or exploit emerging opportunities.
Foreign exchange in London rises to $5.00 per pound as traders rush to cover October 1 needs and a European moratorium shift, with gold pools and export slumps cited as dampening US exchange relief. Bankers expect no rapid dump of the gold reserve while a cautious stance prevails amid wartime markets.
The directors declare a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on the Preferred Capital Stock, amounting to 87 4 cents per share, payable October 15, 1914 to holders of record at the close of business September 20, 1914. F W Batchelder Treasurer.
The Kelsey Company declares a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on pre capital stock and 1 4 percent on common stock payable October 2, 1914 to stockholders of record September 25, 1914. Houghton County Traction Company declares a semi annual dividend of 3 dollars per share on preferred stock payable October 3, 1914 to stockholders of record September 10, 1914. Stone A Webster Transfer Agents.
London cables report money easier at 1 1-2 per cent with bills steady around 3 1-4 per cent. Bank of England notes rising activity in pre moratorium bills but no discounting with under three days to run. Stocks quiet with prices held. No agreement yet with joint stock banks on old loans.
The Hollis Street Theatre opened its season with Drugged featuring John Mason in the lead role. Mason, famed for early Boston fame, treats this city as his home and draws a welcome crowd, though this play marks a departure from his recent fare.
A melodrama from decades past charts murder, elopement, and a drug habit as Pat Dexter escapes, returns, and battles law. Mason shines in a tense tale with strong supporting actors including Flood Sampson Emerson Gardner Lee LaSalle and LaSalle as the trio of principal women.
Dave Marion known as Snuffy the Cabman launches his farewell burlesque tour with a two act musical farce titled Stageland. The show features Marion in dual roles Snuffy and Jim the Hick delivering strong character work and humor.
The New Haven railroad filed with the Massachusetts Public Service Commission a complete annual report for the year ended June 30, last, comparing the period with the prior year and detailing financial and operating figures.
The Boston Stock Exchange held its annual election with two hours of polling. Walter Jacksoy was elected president, Arthur L. Devens vice president, and Sidney Chase treasurer. On the governing board an independent ticket elected Towle and Hubbard alongside Baldwin, Remick, and Wrenn, with Hornblowe retiring as president.
Ziegfelds eighth annual Follies filled the Colonial Theatre with burlesque dance music and scenic splendor as audiences applauded the riot of frivolity. Girls, glitter, and glee marked the revue, delivering exactly what patrons expected.
The piece reviews Ziegfeld's Follies with Vera Michelena as a glittering Mephistopheles and a cast that includes Bert Williams, Leon Errol, Anna Pennington, Stella Chatelaine, and Louise Meyers. It notes innovative staging, taping dance variety, and a shift toward wholesome humor while preserving stage energy and elaborate costumes.
Official ballots for the State election cannot be prepared as only 40 of 353 municipalities have reported primary returns. No county is complete and many wards are missing. Clerks delay reporting, and the Progressive candidate tallies, often with written names, could hinge on one or two votes.
The Craig Players present a military drama Arizona at Castle Square. A veteran marries a ranch girl as two officers vie over her honor, with secrets, elopement plots, and a shooting at Canby Ranch. Cast includes Miss Turner, William Carleton, Irving Pichel, Dudley Hawley, Morrill Morrison.
The final week of Boston Theatre’s drama season opens with The Battle featuring Wilton Lackaye as John J Haggleton the millionaire. Cleveland Moffatt’s play debates wealth and poverty with ethical questions and strong performances by Walter Walker Joseph Creehan Doris Woolbridge and others. The Battle is staged twice daily this week before the grand opera season begins on Monday Oct 5.
Fannie Ward bids farewell to Boston after Saturday’s Tremont Theatre performance. W J Ferguson and others provide strong support as Ward’s famed dainty comedienne role shines. On Oct 5 Potash and Perlmutter debuts in the city with a strong cast and a mix of broad comedy romance and pathos.
The extended engagement of Along Came Ruth at the Plymouth Theatre ends this week. Florence Shirley handles the title role with Joseph Kilgour and James Bradbury delivering strong supporting turns. A new comedy Wanted, 22,000 by A. E. Thomas and Clayton Hamilton debuts Monday and seat sales start this morning.
The Trap enters its second week at the Majestic with a large audience drawn to an intrigue and blackmail drama. A remarkable cast led by Charles Richman Tully Marshall Orrin Johnson Ralph Delmore Janet Beecher and Elaine Hammerstein delivers strong performances sustaining interest throughout the story.
This week at Scollay Square Olympia features Jules Marcey and company juggling Orletta and Taylor Olympia Stock Company in Two A. M. White Pelzer and White Street Pavers Uncle Tom's manikins in a Miniature Theatre Richard Henry Warren on the Moller pipe organ A two reel Birth of the Star Spangled Banner Hearts and Diamonds with John Bunny and Mary Pickford plus other acts.
Marcus Loew presents an Irish star John T. Kel ley in A Game of Con for the first three days. Anderson and Bert in Home Sweet Home, Brierne and King in A Campus Flotation, Edith Raymond company, and Lutz company in a novelty. Photo plays feature Mary Pickford and Arthur Johnson. On Thursday Roland West offers The Gray of Dawn.
The St James Theatre presents Roland West's Gray of Dawn as the principal act this week, repeating its West success. Other features include Brown Harris and Brown, Aerial of Le Valles, Hemmart and Pritchard, Mary Pickford photo-plays, and the latest European news.
The Keiths present a mixed program led by Carter de Maven and partner with a miniature musical comedy. Joe Welch offers humorous tales with pathos. Keller Mack and Frank Orth perform The Wrong Hero with music. Hale W Norcross and company offer Love In The Suburbs. Also featured are Sam Larton, Franker Wood, Bunce Wyde Good Wight and a six‑artist DePace Opera Company with music and song.
Yesterday Kyra drew praise as the burlesque’s most graceful dancer at the Grand Opera House. The High Rollers company staged the burlesque with Arthur Mayer Billy Newton John Black George Reynolds and others delivering lively parts. Ruth Curtis sang well and Pam Lawrence offered a notable specialty. Milly Mills was well portrayed by Jessie Edwards. Chorus members included May Miller Marion La Reve Lucille Solomon Anna Miller Helen Smith Cora Edwards Helen Gordon Hazel Allen Agnes Billie Murtha Adeline Smith Ethel Norton May Wilson Vivian Hayden Lillie Lewis Jennie Worth Mary Worth. Wrestling on Thursday pits Peter Goulette against Joe Tyler with George Toohey refereeing. Friday features circus and amateur acts after burlesque.
The Shubert Theatre wraps up its final week of High Jinks a jolly musical comedy, with advance sales showing seven performances to attract larger crowds. Boston locals praise the show and its lively melody as restaurants echo the score. The next attraction The Whirl of the World opens Monday evening Oct. 5 with music comedy and notable scenic effects, and seat sales begin this morning.
The Road to Happiness at the Wilbur Theatre shows steady patronage. William Hodge guides the piece as Jim Whitman with solid support, earning praise from regular theatergoers and occasional patrons alike.
Peg On My Heart continues strong at the Cort Theatre with capacity audiences. Florence Martin stars as Peg delivering charming performance and garnering fan support in Boston.
Patrons will enjoy a five part feature at Modern Theatre based on J Hartley Manners drama The House Next Door. Portrayal of racial and religious tensions between Hebrew and Gentile characters provides comedy and drama with a happy ending. The program includes additional engaging numbers throughout the bill.
A model battleship named Massachusetts is shown at Lorimer Hall Tre Mont Temple. Attendees praise it as the era’s most sensational craft. A lecturer explains its construction and two showings occur daily at 2 PM and 8 PM.
The Howard Atheneum patrons enjoyed a Broadway Girls' burlesque show featuring Al K. Hall Joe Morris and a cast of beauty girls. Hazel Crosby Ada Lum Florence Campbell Savo and others performed in acts titled A Day and A Night with Dope by Herman Lieb and company drawing strong applause.
Bowdoin Square Theatre offered a mixed program with Willard Simms and Company in Flinders Furnished Flat and a three reel Fire and Sword photo play showing a 10 acre city burning. Mysterious Evelyn and Lambert and Van performed novelty acts, Jim Horne and company featured, and Joe Pino played popular and classical pieces. The Angelus animated song film by Waterson Berlin and Snyder was a hit. Upcoming tango contest and circus events are announced for Wednesday and Thursday with a 15 act cabaret Friday.
Loew's New Globe Theatre opened yesterday from 9 30 a m to 11 p m drawing crowded audiences. The new vaudeville house praised as among the finest features a star act by Elsie Gilbert and her dancing dolls and posing collies. Performances included Home Sweet Home with Ernest Anderson and Marjorie Burt and Bes sie Le Counts impersonations. Hemmer and Pritchard and Wolgas and Girlie showcased dancing and acrobatics amid strong applause. The Crucial Moment is set for Thursday.
Waldron's Casino runs Morocco Bound this week under manager Max Spiegel. It features the Watson sisters Fanny and Kitty as leading entertainers with a 24 girl chorus. The show includes a harem pool scene in the Sultan's palace and strong supporting acts by Ben Pierce and Lew Williams.
Cabiria the wonder spectacle by Gabriele d Annunzio enters its third week in Boston at Tremont Temple drawing large audiences. The film recounts events 300 years before Christ and the life of Cabiria with an accompanying symphony orchestra and chorus, shown daily at 2 and 8 o clock.
Thompson's Musical Comedy Company finished second week at Scenic Temple with Breaking Into Society drawing a large audience. The program featured new film shorts including His New Profession The Song of the Sea Shell The Feud at Beaver Creek Susie's New Shoes The Million Dollar Mystery and Our Mutual Girl.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.