Wall Street Market Slump and Copper Rally Hints
Wall Street and Boston markets showed a dull day with Amalgamated Copper slipping and Steel preferred under pressure while gold shipments and European demand offered some support. Reports tied to a syndicate refinancing and bear pressure on shorts dominated trading, with copper producers and new brokerage firns adding detail to a complex market backdrop.
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United States Steel Preferred
Paris
London
San Francisco
Boston
New York
State Street
Consolidated Gas
Union Pacific
Metrophilitan
Atchison Common
Missouri Pacific
Sugar
Southern Pacific
St. Paul
Baltimore & Ohio
Rock Island
Steel
Amalgamated
Reading
Manhattan
Loewer
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Erie
Steel Common
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Osceola
Parrot
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Daly-West
Shannon
United Fruit
Mining and Stock Exchange
American Writing Paper
Bay State Gas
Morrison, Kekewigh & Co
Boston News
America
Europe
W. Franklin Burnham
Ralph P. Chase
Arthur T. Goodwin
New York Consolidated Exchange
Lake Superior
Michigan Copper Mining Company
Anaconda
Butte
Baltic Mining Company
D. J. Sully Cotton Improvement Company
HEATH
Sharp July Wheat Break Hits Chicago Market
In Chicago on April 25 a sharp break in wheat prices occurred due to heavy realizing sales and corn pit weakness. Final July wheat prices closed down 1 1/4 cents from Saturday. July corn fell around 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cents, oats slipped slightly, and provisions ended about unchanged.
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Chicago
Ill
Rostand Wins The Excelsior at Jamaica track
Rostand driven by Phillips won the Excelsior handicap at Jamaica one mile sixteenths in 1 45 3 5. Red Knight placed second at 3 to 1 while Lord Badge finished third. The time set a new track and stake record surpassing last year’s fastest, Blackstock.
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New York
E. R. Docter
Phillips
Jamaica
P. Ss. P. Randolph
Red Knight
W. L. Oliver
Lord Badge
W. C. Whitney
Blackstock
Napier Beats Barry in International Chess Match
Cambridge Springs, Penn. April . John F. Barry of Boston, famed chess rival in cable matches with British experts, fell in the first round. W. E. Napier of Pittsburgh, born English but playing for the U. S., used the Petroff defense to defeat Barry after Barry's slow, unfavored eighth move. Pillsbury also won his game over Fox in a Queen's Gambit Declined battle.
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Cambridge Springs
Penn
John F. Barry
Boston
W. E. Napier
Pittsburg
Petroff
Harry N. Pillsbury
Fox
Pillsbury
Howe May Get Charles River Park
Following the death of James C Kennedy rumors swirl over Charles River Park management. Sources say F L Howe a Cambridge businessman will lease the property in days and is considered the right man for the position as he has shown a track need not be run by a sporting figure to be profitable.
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James C. Kennedy
Charles River Park
F. L. Howe
Cambridge
Howe
Tufts Victory Celebration Stirs Medford Students
Tufts defeated the University of Maine and celebration swept the campus. From the ball grounds the team and rooters, led by the college band, paraded to the indoor gymnasium where freshmen built a bonfire and the student body gathered. Speeches by players, Tufts songs, and cheers followed as the joyous students dispersed.
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Medford
Tufts
University of Maine
Inddard
Stone's Win In 11 Inning Game
In an 11 inning Longwood clash Stone edged Greenough 9 to 8. Captain T Smith stole home in the ninth to tie the game as both squads produced strong pitching and timely hitting. In the 11th Stone pushed Hamburger across on a string of hits to clinch the victory with key contributions from Hamburger Saunders Packard T Smith H Smith and Bassett. Inches Wendell Kennard and V Minot starred for Greenough.
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Longwood
Stone
T. Smith
Hamburger
Saunders
Packard
H. Smith
Bassett
Inches
Wendell
Kennard
V. Minot
Stone's
N &G
Po.a.e
Saund's
Field
Pitman
Dana. C.f
Ham
G’r
W. Minot
Wilkins
H. Inches
HL. Smith
Carp't
McNeill
Thurber
Cutter
W. Minot Bi
Bassett R
Talbot
A & Goose
T. i Smith
Smith
Samman
Burger
Minot
Carpenter
Hassett Tit
Saunders Kennard
Hamburger Cutler
Jocker
McNeilll Packard Field
Wakins
T Smith
Wil
Wendrell
Hallahan
Collins' Boys Shut Out by Philadelphia
Boston University champions, Collins and partners, were held scoreless 2 to 0 by the Athletics in Philadelphia. Cy Young worked for Boston with Waddell limiting them to minor runs amid sharp fielding and several key errors. Freeman made two brilliant catches. L. Cross and Davis starred for Philadelphia in support of Waddell.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Athletics
Boston
Tom Rube Waddell
Cy" Young
Freeman
Ferris
Harry Davis
Criger
L. Cross
Bostonian
Dougherty
Collins
Stahl
Murphy
Parent
Lachance
Davis
Seybold
Rube
Cy Young
Waddell
Pickering
Young
Schreck
Philadelphians
Hartsel
M. Cross
White Elephants
AB. R
Byu Pickering
C.f
I Cross
R. F
M. Toss
PO Dougherty
Mt Collins
Porta Sa Sisi
Peewee
Bold
Sey- Cross
Ferris Parent
M. G. Murphy
Boston University Names Baseball Team for 1904 Season
Boston University coach Smith announced the approved candidates to represent the university this season after the second game against Tufts second team. New captain Henry Dunphy of Randolph, a Law School junior and former prep captain, leads a list including Bruckshaw Steward Costello O Donahue Roach Dunphy Sleeper Reddy Lucas and Cole as players and positions. Manager Queen arranged a schedule with Vermont Colgate Cushing and Dean Academy along with New York University.
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Boston University
Tufts College
John Smith
University
Bruckshaw
Steward and Costello
O'Donahue
Roach
Dunphy
Sleeper
Reddy
Lucas
Cole
Henry Dunphy
Randolph
Law School
Boston College
University Law School
John Queen
University of Vermont
Colgate
Cushing Academy
Dean Academy
New York University
Indies Day at the South End Promises Baseball Gossip
The piece notes Irving Wilhelm starting for Boston this afternoon as Indies' day unfolds at the South End. It mentions Duffy, Pittinger on the mound, Buckenberger comments, Duffy receiving a dress suitcase, and the Royal Rooters praising him. It cites Buckenberger, Bean, Batty and Wright in league chatter, with references to other teams and standings indicia.
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South End
Duffy
Pittinger
Waddell
Zimmer
Quakers
Cannell
Keeler
Sheckard
Buckenberger
Hugh Duffy
M. J
Murray
Regan
Tim Crowley
Jack Downey
South Boston
Brooklyn Fagle
Joe Bean
Buck
Concord 10 South Boston A A shuts out
Concord New Hampshire defeated the South Boston Athletic Association this afternoon to win 10 to 0. Williams pitched well for South Boston but received poor fielding support. Final line shows Concord 3 1 4 2 1 2 0 1 2 0 and South Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Umpire Steventon. Time 1 h 40 m. Attendance 200.
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N. H
N. E
South Boston Athletic Association
Willames
South Boston
R. H. E. Concord
Boston
Kelly
Kussnaul
Eaton
Eliott
Williams
Campbell
Lewis
Steventon
Haverhill Beats Holyoke In Exhibition Clash 16 to 2
Haverhill of the New England league routed Holyoke of the Connecticut league in an afternoon exhibition, dominating at the plate. Scoring by innings shows Haverhill's early offense and Holyoke's defensive lapses, resulting in a decisive 16 to 2 victory for Haverhill.
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Haverhill
New England
Holyoke
RLF
Chase's Dyspepsia Cure touted as rapid relief
S J Siterman of Newark reports nearly total relief from long standing dyspepsia after using Chase's Dyspepsia Cure. The advertisement urges others to try the product, offering refunds if it fails and listing Woodward's Drug Store in Boston and Chase Mfg Co in Newburg NY as contact points.
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Chase
Woodward's
Tremont St
Boston
Chase Mfg. Co
Newburg
N. Y
New York Wins Third Straight Over Washington
New York won its third consecutive game against Washington as Powell pitched effectively. Washington's lone run came on a home run by Drill to left center. Fultz and Thoney made sensational catches as the key defensive plays.
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New York
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Drill
Fultz
Thoney
Conroy
Keeler
Sea
Elberfeld
Williams
Anderson Seeeneee
Cannellb Steer
McGuire
Peewee
Seeeee
Seeeee Snes
Moran
B. Reweeenes
Thanes
Selbach
Stahl
McCormick
Cassidy
Oy Kittridge
Wilson
PDP
Anderson Selbachberfeld
Ganzel Cassidy
Powell Thoner
Stahl McCormick
Halls
Wild Prtech
Dwyer
Detroit
Gleason
Slever
Mullin
St. Louis
Barrett
McIntyre
Carr
Robinson
I Keminger
Lowe
O'Leary
Woods
P Perenne
Burkett
Heldrick
Fess
Hemphill
Rok
Jones
Wallace
Demont
Teen
Sugden
Stever
Telty
Heiltick
Muth
Sports Night Matchups Prominent Across Major Cities
Boston visits Philadelphia while New York travels to Washington. St. Louis plays Detroit and Chicago hosts Cleveland in key matchups.
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Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Danish steamer Alexandra arrives with pulp and cargo
The Danish steamer Alexandra under Captain A G Thomsen docked at Mystic River from Copenhagen and Christiania carrying about 4872 bales of dry wood pulp along with flax skins. The voyage was six days late and the worst seas were north of Scotland with fierce gales. A fleet of 36 fishing vessels arrived with 405,900 pounds of fish and haddock prices ranged from 1 1/2 to 2 cents per pound. The sunken dredge General Poe was moved to shallower water and authorities urged better navigation lights on remaining hazards. Chief Officer Atkins of the
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Alexandra
A. G. Thomsen
Mystic River
Copenhagen
Christiania
Scotland
John M. Keen
Angie V. Watson
Ida M. Silva
Minerva
Oliver F. Kilham
Robert and Carr
Hattie F. Knowlton
Evelyn L. Smith
Charles W. Parker
Glenelg
Philome
Poe
Atkins
Central Wharf and Wet Dock Corporation Annual Meeting Notice
Central Wharf and Wet Dock Corporation Boston April 25 1904 notice sets March 2 1904 meeting at eleven in the forenoon at No 11 Central Wharf Boston to repeal current by laws adopt new ones elect directors treasurer and clerk consider sale or lease of corporate real estate authorize president to sign deeds and seal and appoint transfer agent registrar and conduct other business H L Sampson clerk
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Boston
Central Wharf and Wet Dock Corporation
No. &1
Central Wharf
Massachusetts
H. L. Sampson
City of Boston Notice to Housekeepers and Tenants
City officials order households to sweep dirt and sweepings into the street opposite their premises on May 2 through May 6 between sunrise and 2 p m removal will be by city carts forbidding dirt ashes filth and rubbish left without a permit from the Superintendent of Streets after the listed dates. City Hall Boston 1904 James Donovan Superintendent of Streets.
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James Donovan
City Hall
Boston
City rules on waste removal and receptacle sizes
After the date a burdensome disposal order requires ashes and all combustible waste to be placed in receptacles not larger than an ordinary flour barrel in the district north of Massachusetts avenue. Waste must be tied in bundles or bagged and placed level with the sidewalk grade. Vault filth and garden debris are excluded and will not be removed if left in the streets.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Public Hearing on License for Marine Park Hall
City authorities announce a public hearing of the licenses committee in the aldermanic chamber City Hall on Wednesday April 27 at two oclock PM The petition by H H Melnnes seeks a license for musical literary dramatic dancing and whist entertainments at Marine Park Hall 539 East Sixth Street for the season ending August 1 1904 By order of the committee John F Dever Clerk of Committees
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City Hall
H. H. Melnnes
Marine Park Hall
East Sixth Street
John F. Dever
Mortgagee Sale By Michael Lalley to William Childs 1904
Mortgagee sale of the Boston South Boston parcel described by bound 20 by 30 by 15.5 feet with brick wall, under a deed dated August 14 1865 and recorded Suffolk Deeds book 862 folio 175. Assignee Joseph Cavanagh to sell at public auction at 3 pm on the Sunday in May 1904 with $200 down and rest due at tenage. Includes details of adjoining properties and mortgage assignments. The Tallahassee steamer report and harbor towboat Sadie Ross inaugural trials follow in the ships movement section. The Landman.
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Michael Lally
William Childs
Suffolk
Boston
Dorchester Avenue
Silver Street
Maguire
William Malom
Joseph Cavanagh
Court Street
Lewis Wharf
Savannah
Helen A. Wyman
New York
Blanche
Roger Sears
Mystic
Buenos Tes
New Harbor
Sadie Ross
Ennis Ross
Ross
T Wharf
Joseph Ross
East Boston
William G. Williams
Helen Thomas
Norfolk
Landsman
Shipping News Mini Almanac April 26 189? Arrivals and Clears
The column lists sunrise and sunset times, tides, and a long roster of arriving steamers and schooners to various ports including Dan, Copenhagan, Progreso, San Juan, and Norfolk. It notes multiple vessels departing and loading cargo for Buenos Aires, Hoboken, and other destinations, with wind directions and tug movements, concluding with several schooners and barges bound for Maine and Massachusetts ports.
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Thomsen
Copenhagen
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Danielsen
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Louisburg
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Baronet
Bizarre
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John G. Chandler
Nutty
Rondout
Scranton
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Alice
Port Reading
N. J
Leader
Doane
Salem
Mass
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Lennon
Bayonne
S. O. Co
Epilepsy cure hailed as nerve disorder breakthrough
The article proclaims epilepsy can be cured, praising the new nerve restorer. It notes the condition was once deemed incurable and now appears treatable as a nervous disorder breakthrough reaches sufferers.
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Cure Testimonial
Epilepsy sufferer from 1892 recounts severe fits and gradual recovery after using Dr Miles Nervine. AClarion, Pennsylvania customer credits the product with curing attacks after three bottles. The ad notes a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to help.
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John Lewis
Clarion
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