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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1903

Page

8

Wall Street gains on easier money outlook and Southern Pacific cue

The New York market rose amid expectations of easier money and the Southern Pacific decision. Despite intraday pullbacks, most active stocks closed above Friday, with gains in Union Pacific and Pennsylvania and strength in Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Metropolitan Rock Island and Wabash issues. Oil copper and mining shares showed mixed moves as traders eyed a potential uptick and shorts faced pressure.

Wall Street New York Southern Pacific Harriman Shorts Union Pacific Pennsylvania New York Central Atchison Common Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Metropolitan Rock Island Boston State Street Lake Metal Exchange New York Metal Exchange Bears Amalgamated Centennial Quincy Osceola U. S Utah Bingham Franklin Mohawk Parrot Shannon Trinity Tamarack Massachusetts Electric Preferred Massachusetts Gas Common American Telephone Dominion Iron and Steel Company Dominion Iron and Steel Commercial Financial Press Association Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company W. A. Powell New England Statist Boston Financial News Ripley Aitchison Heath Sereee Baltimore & Oni Apeenees Ontees Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Rr Chicago & Alton Chicago & Great ‘Western Chicago Colorado Southern Delaware & Hudson del, Lack & West Denver & Rio Grande Illinois Central Kanes ‘City Norfolk & Western Ontario & Western Ray San Fran St Taatk Southwestern Southern Railway Texas, & Pacific St Louis & West Wisconsi Central Am Car & Foundry Brooklyn Rapid Transit Colorado Fuel & Iron Consolidated Gas Continental Tobacco General Electric Secerees Hocking Coal Vous International Paper Oe National Biscuit North American ANT Pacific Mail Tees Eee Coal & WeGihess Union Bag & Paper United States Leather States Steel Western Union

Ladd Divorce Case Filed in Clinton Social Circles

Papers served on Alfred W. Ladd notify him that his wife has filed for divorce alleging statutory grounds. A former domestic helper is named as co respondent. Case returnable the first Monday in May. Ladd, a prominent jeweler, has a 19 year marriage and a Water street home.

Clinton Alfred W. Ladd Ladd Water Street

Boston Market Bonds and Stock Activity Report

Ex dividend and rights noted for Boston Market. Total transactions: listed stocks 15 624 shares bonds 71 500 rights 1 350 unlisted stocks 10 005 shares.

Wonderland by Olin D Wheeler praised as fine NP railroad volume

The Northern Pacific outs a beautiful book titled Wonderland describing the Northwest. It highlights scenery views and a brief history with sketches of explorers and Northwest Indians. Printed for public distribution, it is touted as one of the most interesting railroad issued volumes.

Northern Pacific Railroad Great Northwest Northern Pacific Olin D. Wheeler Northwest A.railroad

Contractor Frank E Carleton Files Bankruptcy Petition

Lawrence contractor Frank E Carleton filed for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 9 201 68 dollars and assets totaling 14 147 67, details show financial shortfall and patterns of insolvency.

Frank E. Carleton Lawrence

Overdue Ocean Liners Reach Hoosac Tunnel Dock

The Puritan liner FitzClarence from Antwerp arrives six days late with damage from a March 28 storm. The Storm King trails three days behind. five other European steamers are delayed. Towboat James Woolley returns to service. Captain Bill Mellin tests the repainted craft after repairs. Trade figures show exports at 1 843 585 and imports at 1 471 574, with salt mackerel receipts down from last year. A crewman from bark Shetland is lost overboard in a storm near Savannah.

Hoosac Tunnel Dock Fitzclarence Renton Antwerp Crosby Europe Speedy Bay James Woolley Commercial Bill Mellin Mellin St. Croix St. John N. B Woolley Commercial Wharf Fort Point Shetland Heath John S. Emery & Co Savannah New York E. Anderson Auguste Mediterranean Sea Palermo Philadelphia George W. Wells Crowley Eleanor A. Percy Norfolk Percy Addie M. Lawrence Portland Boston Wells Frances Whalen Sadie H. Nunan Caviare T Wharf

Morning fish prices and port arrivals at the harbor

Prices for haddock and cod are reported with 15 000 pounds of cod stock. Schooners Mortis H Perry Gracie Frank Foster and Helen B Thomas arrive late and will sell off fares at morning. Maria the Austrian steamer leaves for Baltimore after bond. Captain Bennett carries 11 060 banana bunches to Long Wharf. Belmont sails 7000 miles in 50 days from Mystic to Buenos Aires for Sun Day.

Meerirge Haddock Mortis H. Perry Gracie Frank Foster Helen B. Thomas Maria Baltimore United States Puerto Plata San Domingo United Fruit Company Long Wharf Bennett Buenos Ayres Belmont Ladd Mystic Wharf Joan G. Hall & Co

Shipping News April 7 Miniature Almanac

Run rises at 5 18 a m and sets at 6 16 p m with 12 hours 68 minutes of daylight Moon phase and high waters listed Arrived steamers Fitzclarence from Renton Antwerp St Croix Pike St John NB Old Dominion Burton New York Kennebec Mart Bathings Tacony Ritson Portsmouth NH with barge Braddock for Philadelphia

Pety Fitzclarence Renton Antwerp St. Croix Pike St. John N. B Old Dominion Burton New York Kennebec Mart Tacony Ritson Portsmouth N. H Braddock Phila

Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Unchanging Quality

An advertisement extols Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey for unwavering character, purity, and mildness. It emphasizes consistency across purchases, suitability for sick rooms and physicians, and limits substitutions. The product is described as aged by time from choicest malt and spring water, with full sealed quarts bearing Chester H. Graves & Sons signatures.

Graves Maryland Chester H. Graves & Sons

Maritime Shipping Movements Include Multiple Cleared and Sailed Vessels

The list records numerous cleared and sailed ships and barges visiting ports from New York to Newport News and Boston. Vessels include Western Belle Forest Belle Albany Scranton Weehawken Herndon Lorberry Beechwood and many more with diverse destinations such as Newburyport Lynn Gloucester and Portsmouth. The entries name ship names owners masters or operators and associated barges and schooners across multiple ports.

Delphia C. W. Morse Hansen New York Western Belle Forest Belle Edward F. Luckenbach Keene Newport News R. R. Thomas George M. Winslow Nulty Albany Scranton Weehawken Tamaqua Hatch Philadelphia Herndon Lorberry Beechwood Newburyport International Miller Bear Ridge Ashland Lynn Shenandoah Lykens Taylor Alburtis Mahanoy Burnside Gloucester Joshua Lovett Baker Flora Dora Georges Creek Kelly Baltimore Portsmouth N. H James Ella Geyer Rockport Genesta Holmes Thorne's Cove Otis Miller St. John N. B Multnomah Pierce Lanesville Mass Herbert Perkins Albert Baldwin Saxonia Liverpool Orcadian Glasgow Tanagra Cardenas Cuba Dominion Louisburg C. B Maria H. F. Dimock T. Carleton Henry Norfolk Bat Calais New Bedford Spartan Merriam Lincoln Glendower 8. O. Co N. Y Bayonne N. J

Interdenominational Noon Hour Services Planned at Tremont Temple

A week of interdenominational prayer will be held at Tremont Temple with eminent foreign divines and missionaries. The first service occurred yesterday under Rev M Taylor of the Methodists. Today Right Rev William Lawrence will preside on Christ and the Kingdom. Wednesday Francis E Clark will speak on The Individual and the Kingdom. Thursday Samuel B Capen will discuss Sacrifice and the Kingdom. Friday Rev Henry C Mabie will preside on Christ and the Kingdom.

Tremont Temple North America William Lawrence D. D Francis E. Clark Christian Endeavor Society Samuel B. Capen Congregationalists Henry C. Mabie Baptists Christ The

Boston Baptist Social Union Holds 29th Annual Meeting

The 29th annual meeting convened at Tremont Temple with over 20 members present. President Henry C. Leach led the session after a 4 to 5 o clock reception. reports from the secretary and treasurer were read. Rev. George C. Lorimer was expected to speak but did not attend. other guests included Rev. A C Dixon Rev W J Stewart Charles C Barry John Carr George W Coleman George M McCoy and William A Munroe.

Boston Baptist Social Union Tremont Temple Henry C. Leach George C. Lorimer D. D A. C. Dixon W. J. Stewart Charles C. Barry John Carr George W. Coleman George M. McCoy William A. Munroe

Holden or McCarthy May Succeed Clark in Boston Police Board

Governor Bates delays naming a chair for the Boston Police Board until April 22 to allow the Governor's Council time to review options. Among contenders are Holden McCarthy and Dewey with Holden favored. the decision reflects Republican party pressures and Bates strategic aims for long term power including possible U.S. Senate ambitions.

Bates Boston Board of Police J. B. Holden Charles H. Innes I. P. Hutchinson Edward W. Presho Charles R. Saunders William W. Davis J. J. McCarthy George N. Swallow Republican City Committee J. Payson Bradley George B. Pierce George H. Tinkham H.S. Dewey Holden McCarthy Dewey Clark Boston Roger Walcott United States Senate

Charles River Dam Commission plans new Cambridge Boston dam

An executive session of the Legislature sub committee on bridges approved a bill to create a Charles River Basin Commission. Governors and mayors will appoint members to govern a dam across the river between Cambridge and Boston with a fixed three year term and salaries, plus provisions for a lock, dredging, and malaria control.

Charles River Cambridge Boston Craigie Bridge Cambridge Bridge Broad Lechmere Metropolitan Park Commission Waltham

Boy's Bullet Hits Pellman in Narrow Escape

Lewis Pellman of Willow street Cambridge was wounded in the shoulder by a stray 22 caliber bullet from a rifle held by Leslie J. Flintije as Pellman drove down Trowbridge street selling wares. A youth and another boy fired at a yard target. a stray slug over the fence struck Pellman though the wound is not serious.

Lewis Pellman Willow Street Cambridge Leslie J. Flintije Pellman Trowbridge Street

Scavenger Contract Cancelled After Heated City Council Meeting

In Quincy on April 6 the City Council voted to cancel the contract of Charles L. Prescott, the city scavenger. The Board of Health cited incompetent work, Prescott called the action a pet scheme, and Mayor Bryant urged termination. Former scavenger T. E. McConaty expected to be appointed in Prescott’s stead.

Quincy Bryant Charles L. Prescott City Scavenger Prescott Board of Health T. E. McConaty

Patriots Day to Feature New Voter Civic Ceremony

A nonpartisan event at Faneuil Hall will mark Patriot’s Day with recent voters hearing Mayor Collins on Democracy’s significance Lieutenant Governor Guild on the dangers of democracy and Congressman McCall on the patriot’s duty to the republic Clergy and male chorus performances will intersperse the talks under H G Tucker’s direction.

Faneuil Hall Collins Guild McCall Republic H. G. Tucker

Union Forms Local 937 for Somerville Painters

A union of painters, paperhangers and decorators formed in Somerville last night as Local 937. Elected officers include President R. L. Ross, vice-president W. L. Webber, recording secretary George L. Robinson, financial secretary R. C. Warner, treasurer F. J. Butler, warden Andrew White, conductor Richard Fitzgerald, trustees William Cotter John Tyler and John Talbot. Sixty men signed the charter, which stays open until May 1.

Somerville Local 937 R. L. Ross W. L. Webber George L. Robinson R. C. Warner F. J. Butler Andrew White Richard Fitzgerald William Cotter John Tyler John Talbot

Donovan Likely Elected Assessor by Cambridge Board

Citizens ponder tonight's Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting. If no surprise occurs, Mr Donovan is expected to win the assessor post over Henry A Cunningham with support from Alderman Coveney and Councilman Shea. an overseer of the poor election is stalled by a joint convention versus concurrence dispute.

Cambridge

Compromise Reached in Stratton Case Here

In Colorado Springs Judge Orr reviews a compromise between Harry Stratton's lawyers and the nega executors of Winfield Scott Stratton's will. Young Stratton would receive 350000 dollars including a 50000 legacy. A decision is expected tomorrow and approval would end all litigation over the Stratton estate.

Colorado Springs Col Orr Harry Stratton Young Stron Judge Orr Winfield Scott Stratton

Albee's Ads Offer Second-Hand Chests and Refrigerators

Albee's on Blackstone Street advertises three butter chests and 75 store and family refrigerators as second-hand goods. Also listing legal services in Massachusetts from A. L. 5 at Court Street Boston with free legal advice and low rates. Tandems priced 10 to 20 dollars with wheels and tires available.

Albee's Blackstone St Massachusetts A. L Court St Boston Clackstone St

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