Oil Boom Surges to New Highs in Oil City Market
Oil prices surged for the fourth straight day with New York quotes showing refined oil gains and May options rising. Producers reap the benefit as certificates and margins drive a volatile trading session. observers hint at a New York conference between United Pipe Line and Standard Oil over the price spike and future supply actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Penn
Bradford
New York City
Allegheny
New York
United Pipe Line
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Increases Price and Purchases Venture Oil
The Standard Oil Company raised field prices by 15 cents to 1.50 per unit and has closed negotiations to buy the Venture Oil Company property in the McDonald region of Pennsylvania. The deal includes eighty eight wells and thousands of acres, with wells producing about 1000 barrels daily. This marks the third recent Standard purchase, totaling $2,420,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
Pittsburg
Penn
Venture Oil Company
McDonald
Standard
Police appoint first batch of thirty reserve officers
The Board of Police issued General Order No 8 sending out thirty reserve officers to Division 16 for duty this morning. The list includes Frank Arnold and John A Connare among others, with several numbered entries and some clerical errors in the OCR. Also retired are Patrolman Edwin S Hook of Division 11 and House Watchman Jonathan W Baker of Division 2 on half pay after long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Division 16
Frank Arnold
John A. Connare
Thomas S. Connarton
Thomas F. Eustace
Henry Fetridge
George H. Foley
James §. Fox
Walter E. Harris
John Hayes
Daniel Hines
Michael F. Hunt
John F. Linton
John F. Lindsey
Bernard P. McGarry
Josiah C. Miller
George H. Mitchell
William ,A. Murdock
William A. Wipen
Chester E. Peirce
George EB. Plummer
John W. Pyne
Lawrence L. Riley
Perley
Department
Donovan
Civil Service Examiners
Heirs Seek Redress in Suffolk Probate Court Against Executors
The heirs of Rebecca C. Billings sue to recover alleged mismanagement and misappropriation by executors William A. Folsom and Caroline B. Thacher, bonds set at 1,000,000. Court enjoins Folsom from further estate business. hearings shown for April 24 and May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca C. Billings
Suffolk County Probate Court
William A. Folsom
William A. Folsom & Co
Union Street
Roxbury
Caroline B. Thacher
Nellie M. Worcester
Lizzie J. James
John Francis Billings
Mr. Folsom
Suffolk County Court
Police arrest four in Lynn drugging and robbery case
Inspectors Rowe and Wells seized four suspects at Mrs Herlihy’s Pleasant street home on a complaint by Thomas McNab. Miss Leary and Mrs Herlihy, plus two men Sweeney and White, are charged with drugging and robbing McNab of $12 after he met Leary at the depot and was lured to the Herlihy house. The four were taken to Salem for the night. cases set before Judge Berry tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Rowe and Wells
Herlihy
Sweeney
Salem
McNab
Berry
Murder Out In Fruitport Case Shocks Muskegon
Muskegon April 11 George W King a druggist and Mrs Henry W Hughson were arrested on murder charges in the July 1892 death of Nathan Douglass from arsenic traces detected in exhumed organs. Douglass had life insurance payable to his wife Mrs Hughson. King aided illness care and drew the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
George W. King
Henry W. Hughson
Nathan Douglass
Fruitport
Douglass
Ann Arbor
Hughson
King
Goebel fatally shoots bank cashier in Covington duel
W P Goebel shot and instantly killed John L Sanford cashier of the Farmers and Traders Bank in Covington Kentucky. Goebel a lawyer and state senator was in a confrontation with Sanford who fired first wounding Goebel in the shoulder. Goebel then fired three times killing Sanford and surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
W. P. Goebel
John L. Sanford
Farmers and Traders’ Bank
Goebel
First National Bank
Sanford
Kenton County
Street Car Men Make Merry at Norton Home
A large group of West End street car employees met at Mr. A L Norton’s O Street residence in South Boston for a festive gathering. Fifty or more attendees sang many songs, enjoyed supper, and heard Mr. Charles Currier’s well received speech on Prohibition. Mr. Norton is a popular road starter.
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West End
A. L. Norton
O Street
Boston
Wanted 1000 bicycles for sale at fair price
Local ad seeks buyers interested in new and second hand bicycles at fair prices. Promises good value and cheap options through a department store style outlet. Read as a fragmented classified notice with unclear branding and contact clues.
Class Honors at Harvard Athletic Association Games
The Harvard Athletic Association spring games unfold on Holmes Field this afternoon with a full track and field program. Freshmen and ’97 will contend for the class championship, while Hoyt and Elliot miss races affect scoring. seniors expect little, juniors boast strong sprint and hurdle talent, and 109 entries ramp up the competition across events led by the sprints and low hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Athletic Association
Holmes Field
L. A. W. Racing Board
Hoyt
Coolidge
Jameson
Bingham
Newell
Elliot
Brewer
Munroe
Bigelow
Lathrop
Yachting Notes on Dorchester Yacht Club Regatta Plans
The regatta committee plans an open race this season with date to be announced later. Directors fund regatta and house committees generously as five yachts are in service and more will debut next week. A H Bedford of New York bought the Shrimp, likely to meet Wave, sold to Mr Barber last year. Commodore Gould owns Vigilant outright after buying his brother Howard's share. Vigilant’s spars and sails are aboard the Paris due Saturday. Work on the cup defender accelerates for a mid June launch, with frames set in the centre and forward section extended toward the stem and lead keel.
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Dorchester Yacht Club
A. H. Bedford
New York
Sibbeck
Morris
America
Joe Walcott
Jim Wright
Jim
Boston
Post
Wright
Sporting
John D. Hopkins
Hopkins
Tom Tracey
Sunday Post
Farragut Club
James W. Westcott
Revere House
Joe Walsh
New Bedford
Jimmy Duffy
Young McCoy
Coleman Conley
South Boston
Garrett Rice
Tammany Athletic Club
Chelsea
Rice
New York Journal
Macon
Marquis of Queensberry
Bat Masterson
Seaside Athletic Club
Johnny Connors
Jack Madden
Brooklyn
Walcott-Tracey
Rob Roy
Ex-Mayor Grant Plans Thoroughbred and Trotting Mating Drive
The article notes ex Mayor Grant of New York plans to mate several thoroughbred mares with trotting stallions to produce salable roadsters. It mentions Sadie G. arriving from Salem to mate with Messenger Wilkes at Maple Grove Farm and cites recent losses and upcoming Kentucky Derby plans as Louisville hosts the spring meeting and track improvements. It lists horses in George Scattergood's string and notes their performance on the New England circuit last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
New York City
Sadie G
Maple Grove Farm
Salem
Messenger Wilkes
T. N. Drake
Pittsfield
Early Bird
Anna Dickinson
Ottinger
Louisville
Louisville Jockey Club
George Scattergood
E. L. Robinson
Happy Minnie
Andy Cutter
Hinda W
Charles Dickens
New England
Entries at St. Asaph races list six events and horses
The program shows six races at St. Asaph with entries and weights for selling and stakes races. First race six and a half furlongs lists Copyright through Tancred. Second race half mile includes Lambert and Gimme. Third race three quarters Coswell stakes features Capt. Brown and Weinberg. Fourth race one mile handicap features Captain T and Ed Kearney. Fifth race half mile lists Premier and Summertime. Sixth race six and a half furlongs includes Reform and Kandor.
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Piha
Will Fonso
St. Michael
Darkness
Kilkenny
Lochinvar
Deno
Tancred
Herkimer
Lambert
Gimme
Bandala
Florence
Hera
Charma
Miss Lynch
Capt. Brown
Weinberg
Hugo Penny
Hoey
Paladin
Sandowne
Factotum
Captain T
Ed Kearney
Equity
Sir Dixon, Jr
Midstar
Brisk
Montesuma
Torrello
Leonidas
Reform
Kandor
Gov. Russell
Sue Kittie
Himyarist
the Scalper
First Race Six and a Quarter Furlongs Selling
Clansman won the first race at six and one quarter furlongs in 1 20 and a pace that saw Duke John second Cadet third Time 1 20. The next races followed with Woodchopper Detroit A O HL and others placing in various selling events. Trinculo and Fritz led later races with times 1 23 and 1 20.
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Clansman
Duke John
Cadet
Woodchopper
Detroit
A. O. HL
Todd Gegg
Johnny
Blue Bird
Thurston
Yeenyne
Pat Woodcock
Fritz
Jimmy James
Bellagio
Trinculo
Bronston
Yest Sie
Eames Defeats Yatter In Billiard Tourney
Fred Eames defeated Mose Yatter last night by a score of 400 to 184. Eames’s average was 191 to 21, highlighting a dominant performance in the billiards competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eames
Yatter
Fred Eames
Mose Yatter
Pure California Wines Chaerei at Punch Wari
A brief item notes Pure California Wines in a connection near Punch Wari, highlighting regional beverage activity. Details are sparse but indicate a local interest in California wine products and nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Boxing Gossip Reveals Quiet Talks On Smith Walcott Match
The column reports on Johnny Eckhardt withholding news due to O Rourke direction as boxing circles anticipate the Smith Walcott contest. Fred Morris arrives in town seeking fights, Jim Wright clashes with the Post, and plans unfold for the Farragut Club show and the Dobbs O Brien championship coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Eckhardt
Beaton
Billy Smith
Recorder
Eckhardt
O'Rourke
Captain Cooke
Police News
Farragut Athletic Club
Wellington Shoot Ends Three Day Event
Wellington April 11 clos ing day of the three days tournament drew the largest crowd and produced more clean scores. Fifteen events were shot with 5510 targets and 43 players achieving clean scores led by Herkes and LeRoy with 5 and 4 respectively. Others earning multiple points included VanDyke Glover Bennett Smith Fulford Ap gar Winn Snow Mascroft Kennison Herbert Keller Puck Wall Sanborn Hibbard.
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Wellington
Herkes
LeRoy
VanDyke
Glover
Bennett
Smith
Fulford
Apgar
Winn
Snow
Mascroft
Kennison
Herbert
Keller
Puck
Wall
Sanborn
Hibbard
Yale Student Recovering After Bicycle Toss Injury
NEW HAVEN April 11 Robert C Gilmore a Yale student from Rutland Vermont who was knocked unconscious by a bicycle toss two weeks ago is much improved and will recover He remains at the Yale Infirmary and has not yet fully regained mental faculties but skull injury is only temporary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Robert C. Gilmore
Yale
Rutland
Harvard Overseers Reject Faculty Stand Against Football
The Harvard overseers refused to sustain the faculty's anti football decree, preserving the game for at least one more year. The decision is seen as football's last chance at Harvard, demanding the sport prove itself on merit rather than faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Harvard
New Hampshire’s Fleetest Dead Forest Patchen
Rochester N H April 11 The trotter Forest Patchen owned by J T Duntley of Rochester broke a forward leg today and was dispatched The horse once the fastest in New Hampshire in 18% and 1883 with a record of 2191 4 and valued at 10000 an offer of 000 being refused at the time
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New Hampshire
Rochester
N. H
Forest Patchen
J. T. Duntley
Tigers Improve in Princeton Opponent Bout
Princeton varsity hosts a Boston league club in a tighter game than yesterday. Ward shines at third base filling in for Gunster while Hitzrot and Bradley throw decent innings. Jayne struggles as fourteen runs cross the plate. Otto shifts to first after shortstop duties, Lowe leads Boston with three hits.
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Princeton
N. J
New Yorks
Gunster
Ward
Hitzrot
Bradley
Jayne
Otto
Lowe
Bostons
Boston
R. Tow
Long
Seeree
Duffy
McCarthy
Tucker
Fee
Ganvel
Ener
Nichola
PO. PayNes Lk
R.f
A. A Kelly
Tpooks
Bastom
OUTO
Bib
Williams, C
Hitsrot
Bannon
Brooks
Sullivan
Nichols
Williams
Dolan
Umpfire—Pffeffer
Brown Eleven Beats Yale In Test For Freedman Cup
Brown University ball team pressed for the Freedman cup in New York, but could not match Yale’s eleven hits. Pitcher White held the New Yorks to eleven, with strong support from catcher Jimmie Dunne and a superb Browns outfield. Second base weakness by Summersgill and Donovan’s illness limited Browns to six hits. Yale led 11 to 6 as the Browns opened with a rush and Louder sparked a first-inning surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brown University
Yale
Browns
White
New Yorks
Jimmie Dunne
Brown
Brooklyn
Donovan
Summersgill
Davis
Knauss
Clarke
German
New Haven Boys
Meekin
Rusie
Louder
Bustard
Lowney
A. E
Fuller
Sebriver
Lee Total
Tultz
Cooke
Ditch Use
Millard
R.f
Dunne
Ao Brown
Schriver
Lawler
Ney
Fultz
Hoggins
Georgetown Beats Yale on Georgetown Field
Georgetown University defeated Yale 20 to 5 on Georgetown field. Georgetown showed superior all round play with 18 hits to Yale's 11 and 3 errors to Yale's 5. Batteries Ma honey and Sullivan for Georgetown, Trudeau and Green way for Yale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgetown University
Yale
Georgetown Field
Carter
Georgetowns
Trudeau
Georgetown
Mahoney and Sullivan
Greenway
Lowell to Sign Dartmouth and Last Year’s New England Pitchers
Manager Mahoney of Lowell signed O Connor of Dartmouth and McCarty of last year s New England League to strengthen the team. Catcher Wilson of the New Yorks is ill and will miss duties for days. Souvenirs will be given at the opening game at the Polo grounds in New York. Augusta s electric road contributes 200 to the team. The Begames seek games with other 131 2 year old teams. Address games after May 30 to John Lewis Jamaica Plain. Francis J. Doherty strained pitching with the Boston Blues and will take time to recover. The Boston Unions open the season Fesksnanane 19 with their old ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoney
Lowell
O’connor
Dartmouth
McCarty
New England
Catcher Wilson
New Yorks
Rusie
Polo Grounds
New York
Henry Lezotte
Lewiston
New England League
Augusta
Electric Road
Evans
O'Connell
Flynn
Murray
Snow
Amateur Baseball Leagues and Tryouts Noted in Boston Area
April dates show Fitchburg Brockton and possible Lawrence Salem games with several open dates. Notable players and trials include W J Morgan for Nashua reception in Franklin Association rooms, James Casey John Doherty seeking strong teams, Alexander Sullivan seeking New England League contact, James Clifford seeking trial, New Bedfords vs Marlboros April 19 and May 7 tour in Portland. Pete Browning may play in Augusta, Drinkwater of Hyde Park given trial by Brockton manager Perrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Brockton
Lawrence
Salem
H. L. Jones
Beach Street
City
Amateur Baseball League of
South Boston
City Points
Admirals
Myrtles
Bigelows
Jubilee
W. J. Morgan
Nashua
New England Association
Franklin Association
John Greely
Charles Sweeney
James Casey
John Doherty
Lasselle
East Cambridge
Alexander Sullivan
Harrisons
New England
James Clifford
New Bedfords
Marlboros
Portland
Pete’’ Browning
Gladiator
Augusta
Pete
Perrin
Drinkwater
Hyde Park
Harvard Nine to Face Lovell Arms on Soldiers Field
Harvard meets Lovell Arms this afternoon at Soldiers Field in a 3 p m game with admission. Batting orders list Harvard Whittemore Winslow Hayes Scannell Highlands Beale Rand Stevenson Wrenn and Lovell Long Sullivan Kelly Meaghan Bean Moore Flack Donnelly with Quinn and Donnelly in the outfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Lovell Arms
Soldiers Field
Whittemore
S.s
Winslow
Hayes
C. F
Scannell
Highlands
Beale
Rand
Stevenson
Wrenn
Lovell—Long
Sullivan
Kelly
Meaghan
Bean
Moore
Flack
Quinn
C.f
Donnelly
Richmond Baltimore game score report
At Richmond Baltimore 12 and at Petersburg Virginia Brooklyns 17 to 1 were reported as other baseball games with final scores noted for both locations. The summary highlights two separate contests and results from the same source page segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Baltimore
National Meet Sanction Changes For Bicycle Circuit
The weekly bulletin lists suspensions for George Fitzsim mons of Charlotte NC in Class A and Oscar Osen of San Francisco in Class B pending investigation. It then enumerates a national meet circuit with dates and host clubs across New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and beyond through November, including key events at Plainfield, Asbury Park, Baltimore, Chicago, and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Bicycle Racing Board
George Fitzsimmons
Charlotte
N. C
Oscar Osen
San Francisco
Monadnock C. C
Keene
N. H
Waltham Bicycle Park Association
Waltham
Mass
D. A. Donahue
Lawrence
Wilkesbarre
Penn
West End
Kings County
Brooklyn
Waterson
N. J
Tourists
Bridgeport
Chicago
Associated Clubs
Minneapolis
C. C
Marinette
Wis
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Associated Cycling Clubs
Mount Clemens
Mich
Canada Trip
Buffalo
Cycle Track Association
Hartford
Hartford Wheel Club
Springfield
Springfield B
B A A Handicap Games at Irvington Oval on April 19
The Boston Athletic Association hosts handicap events at Irvington Oval starting 2 30 PM on April 19. Races include 120 yard high hurdles ten flights 3 ft 6 in high 100 yard dash 600 yard run 1000 yard run running broad jump and running high jump. Entries close April 15 amateurs only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
Irvington Oval
New England
John Graham
Chelsea Wins the Pennant in Middlesex League Playoff
Chelsea last night captured the pennant in the Middlesex Basket Ball Military League as Company H edged Company F of Waltham two goals to one. The game resembled football at times with Deering and Merrill of Waltham injured while Grant of Chelsea sprained his shoulder and was helped home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Company H
Company F
Waltham
Deering
Merrill
Nea
Ter
Grant
Cycle club leaders shift to trade and tours
Jack Fisher of the Press Cycling Club joins the cycle trade with Gaudelet as Commonwealth club plans two touring squads for Sunday to Quincey and Hingham. The P C C tournament committee circled plans for June 17 with sub committees and tours from May to September including Mt Wachusett three day ride, Berkshires Hudson trip, and a Dedham meet April 19 with prize money over 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fisher
Press Cycling Club
Gaudelet
Commonwealth Club
Quincey and
Hingham
B. W. Isfort
A. J. Ochs
F. A. Very
H. E. Walker
L. F. Jackson
A. O. McGarrett
J. E. Towne
Peck
Mechanics’ Hall
Press Club
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Harvard
Watertown
Newton
Echo Bridge
Woodland Park Hotel
Waltham
Mt. Wachusett
Copley Square
Fitchburg
Concord
Auburndale
Washington Street
Boston
Berkshires
Hudson
New York City
Crawford Notch
Cambridgeport
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Allen & Ginter
Tax American Topacco Co
Police
Dennis Brady
South Mason Street
Brady
Yankee
Billings
Michigan
ST. Asaph
Alexander
Fred Morris
Gilmore
Providence Collegians
Yale Blue
L.A.W
Bicycle Leaguera
Washington St
Petersburg
Racing Board
B.A. A
Bicycle Suits II
England
Arch
Peerless Bicycle Clothing Co
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