Receivers Appointed for Cape Ann Granite Co.
Judge Colt names M. F. Dickinson and R. F. Herrick as receivers for Cape Ann Granite Co. of Maine, operating quarries in Gloucester and Rockport, amid claims of insolvency and bondholder pressure. Boston interests, linked to Maverick Bank's 1891 collapse, drive the move to protect assets and manage contracts pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
United States
M. F. Dickinson
R. F. Herrick
Cape Ann Granite Company
Maine
Gloucester
Rockport
Mass
Boston & Gloucester Steamship Company
Cape Ann Company
Boston
Maverick National Bank
Jon@s H. French
Jonas H. French
Colonel French
Cape Ann Corporation
Maverick Bank
State Street
Irving Evans
Nervy" Evans
Clearing House Committee
Post
New Post
National Bank
Clearing House
Itoston Banks
Thomas P. Beale
Franklin Haren, Jr
Albert L. Newman
Phineas Pierce
Moses Williams
The
Commonwealth Avenue
Asa P. Potter
Dana
Boston Financial World
French
Bayview
Messrs. Dickinson and Herrick
Yankers Retain Tennis Trophy in Davis Cup Clash
The Yankers, led by William A. Larned and Malcolm Whitman, defended the Dwight F. Davis international challenge cup at Crescent A. C. Bay Ridge, beating England 3 of 4 singles. Larned fell to K. F. Doherty while Whitman and Pim battled. Doherty and brothers to play doubles next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dwight F. Davis
Larned
R. F. Doherty
W. A. Larned
Whitman
Pim
Doherty
Doherty Brothers
Ward
Davis
Whitman-R. F. Doherty
Bath i Cir Snes
G Love
D. Whitman
D. Pe
DO Whitman
Ues
Ievinvescue
Lakewood Captures National Polo Title in Saratoga Fight
Lakewood defeated Bryn Mawr 51-2 to 33-4 to win the national polo championship in Saratoga New York. Bryn Mawr led 23-4 at the end of the third period, while two peculiar last period goals included a pony kick through and a Bryn Mawr miscue by J M Waterbury Jr. toward his own goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Bryn Mawr
J. M. Waterbury, Jr
Jury Blames Miners for Beddal Death in Shenandoah Riot
Coroners jury blanks Joseph Palawicz and Matthew Paulaskas and several rioters for the fatal injuries to Joseph Beddal. Rioters, foreigners, and armed drillings by Lithuanians and Slavs are cited as tensions rise as troops guard the foreign quarter. Arrests follow. authorities warn of strict response to violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Penn
Joseph Beddal
Joseph Palawicz
Matthew Paulaskas
Company FE
Twelfth Regiment
Mahanoy
Charles Edwards
Presbyterian Church
Young Men's Bible Society
Gobin
Stones Thrown at Troops at Shenandoah Station
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania during the night and into morning a stone shower greeted provost guards at the railroad station near a foreign colony. Brigadier General Gobin sent Company A Eighth Regiment under Captain Garver to quell disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Penn
Pennsylvania
Gobin
Eighth Regiment
Garver
Miners seek presidential pardon over habeas corpus case
In Wilkes Barre on August 7 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers told an Associated Press representative that, regarding Judge Goff’s habeas corpus ruling on West Virginia miners, the immediate step is to appeal to President Roosevelt for pardons for the jailed men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Associated Press Today
Goff
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Freight wreck toll rises in Milwaukee road disaster
Marshalltown Iowa reports a freight wreck yesterday afternoon killed 15 and injured 40. Two or three of the injured may not recover, and more bodies may be found as wreckage is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Milwaukee Road
Workmen Unearth Ancient Cannon in North End
Workmen digging a cellar at the corner of Lafayette avenue and Prince street uncovered a cannon likely dating to Revolutionary days. The 5 foot long cast piece weighs about 800 pounds with a small bore, and bears no inscriptions. A local old resident says the cannon, called a Lafayette cannon, was brought from France by Lafayette during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Avenue
Prince Street
France
Lafayette
North End
Outlooks Cup Defense Wins Third Quincy Challenge
Outlook held the Quincy cup by defeating Flashlight in the third race of the series at Manchester. Flashlight was beaten by 4 minutes 24 seconds on a windward and leeward course with a north or west breeze. Flashlight showed improvement, notably by omitting her hindering club topsail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Flashlight
Windward
Elkes Champion to Race 25 Miles At Charles River Park
Harry Elkes accepts a 25 mile paced race against Albert Champion for a side stake with Champion eager to meet on a large track after losing a pursuit on a small oval. The program also features Mettling and McConnell riding five mile heats by motor tandems, postponing the Providence rider Hubert Martin against Sammie Sulkins of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Elkes
Albert Champion
Charles River Park
Champion
Elkes
New York
L. E. Mettling
Charles McConnell
Hubert Martin
Providence
Sammie Sulkins
Boston
Halifax Philad cricket draw ends first inning
Heavy rain delayed play in the Halifax versus Philadelphia cricket match at Halifax N S. The Halifax innings ended at 215 for 53 by Dr Mornement, while Philadelphia were dismissed for 127. Halifax bowler Smith took 4 for 35 and Mornement 6 for 43 as the match was drawn due to time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Smith
Dr. Mornement
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club Hosts Pop Concert and Dance
Members of the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club of South Boston held a pop concert and dance at their clubhouse last evening. An 80 member committee, aided by local young ladies, oversaw arrangements. A full band performed, and interiors and verandas glowed with potted plants decorations and lanterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
South Boston
Castro Fielding 6000 Men at Willemstad Amid Venezuela Crisis
Castro arrived with an army of 6000 at Cua as Venezuela's political crisis continues. Revolutionaries block trains between Caracas and La Guaira. Forty political prisoners in Caracas are transported in chains to Maracaibo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemestad
Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Cua
la Guaira
Maracaibo
Greek King Debuts Support For Olympian Delegates
King George of Greece received Judge John B. Payne Laverne W. Noyes and Henry J. Furbish Jr Olympian games delegates from Chicago at the Hotel Splendide Aix les Bains France Aug 7 The interview lasted about thirty minutes and the king pledged personal backing for the games and to spur Greek interest in the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix Les Bains
France
King George
Greece
John B. Payne
Laverne W. Noyes
Henry J. Furbish, Jr
Chicago
Hotel Splendide
Pillsbury Takes Early Lead In International Chess Tourney
In Hanover Germany on August 7, Pillsbury led the nine player international masters tournament after six morning games. Wins by Tschigorin Atkins and Pillsbury over Popiel Gunsberg Mieses are noted, with several draws leaving Janowski Olland and others in adjourned or even positions.
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Hanover
Ger
Cohn
Mason
Gottschalk
Swiderski
Tschigorin
Popiel
Pillsbury
Mieses
Janowski
Olland
Bardeleben
Marshall
Napier
Wolf
Atkins
Gunsberg
Levin
Suechting
Pedros
Putney
Siekveees
Euag Aia
Cetea Amy
Tschigerig
Canuck Wisdom on Food and Health
A Winnipeg reader describes chronic indigestion and daily pain ending after switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts. He recalls worsening troubles from November 1899, partial recovery, then October 1900 diet change, leading to immediate relief and ongoing health with no further indigestion after consuming the products. The letter is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan, promoting a recipe booklet included with Grape-Nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Mich
Buston Yacht Leads Fleet in New York Yacht Club Cruise
Vineyard Haven Aug 7 The New York Yacht Club cruise from Newport to Vineyard Haven saw a record breaking 37 mile run under a strong westerly breeze. Constellation owned by Francis Skinner Jr won the large schooner class in 3 32 15. Corona and Elmina won their respective classes. The Yankee Queen Mab Humma and Ondawa led their class wins with other special class victors noted. Four boats lost topsmasts and one ran aground. Weetamoe broke steering gear near finish. continues to Provincetown tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
New York Yacht Club
Newport
Boston
Constellation
Francis Skinner, Jr
Commodore Ledyard
Corona
F. F. Brewster
Yankee
Clase L
Brenton's Reef
Vineyard Sound
Weetamoe
Provincetown
R. M. Thompson
Lady Torfrida
Navigator
Cape Cod
Canadian Defender Trident Wins Seawanhaka Cup Race
The Seawanhaka cup series opener on Lake St Louis ends with Trident, the Canadian defender, dominating Tecumseh. Trident gains from the start, leads by 14 minutes at the first buoy, and finishes 14 minutes 52 seconds ahead in a 12 mile windward return amid heavy seas. Tecumseh struggles in the breeze, while Trident sails with fewer reefs and superior handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Lake St Louis
Trident
Tecumseh
East Gloucester Yacht Club races yield multiple class winners
In Gloucester the Y R A open race faced 12 to 15 knot westerlies with capsizes in heavy puffs. Calypso, last year’s champion, led to victory. Little Haste won the 21 foot restricted class. Marillian topped 12 1 2 foot knockabouts. Lobster won 18 foot yachts. Onda and Zetes II won handicap classes amid a protest against Zetes II by Arethusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
East Gloucester Yacht Club
Little Haste
Marillian
Lobster
Onda
Zetes II
Zetes
Arethusa
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad touted worldwide
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cure Ointment for skin care scalp cleansing and hair loss prevention. It promotes the complete treatment set including Resolvent Pills and a tasteless chocolate coated version, with depots listed in London Paris and Boston and a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charterhouse
London
Rue de la Paix
Paris
Porter Drue Axp Crem. Corp
Sole Propas
Boston
Canoeists Gather for 23rd Annual American Canoe Association Meet
Canoeists from all sections of America will today participate in the opening of the 23d annual meeting of the American Canoe Association at Pleasant Bay Chatham and continue until Aug 22. War canoe contests are promised to be spectacular with at least eight entries and competitors from Canada and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Canoe Association
Pleasant Bay
Chatham
New England
Boston
South Station
Paul Butler
Lowell
Winchester Boat Club
New York
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Hedges Bids Browns Pittsburg Series At Five Thousand
Secretary Hedges of the American League Club offers to match the Browns against Pittsburg for 5000 dollars a side and his players back 800 dollars each in a post season series. He has also challenged the St. Louis Nationals to a postseason contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Hedges
American League Club Today
Browns
Pittsburg
St Anne's Neponset Garden Party and Games Set
The annual garden party and games of St Anne's parish Neponset will be held Saturday Aug 16 on the grounds at Neponset avenue and Ashmont street Dorchester. Activities run 10 a m to 10 p m with sports dancing and other attractions. Children admitted free and organizers aim to make it the most successful on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne's Parish
Neponset
Neponset Avenue
Ashmont Street
Dorchester
Deguichard Beats McFarland In Colosseum Match
Basil Deguichard defeated Floyd McFarland by 634 laps in the 0 mile race at the Colosseum. He rode in perfect form, finishing in 30:061-5. Marcus Hurley won the two mile open amateur and tied E F Root for first in the one mile handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Basil Deguichard
Floyd McFarland
Colosseum
Marcus Hurley
New York
E. F. Root
Melrose
Obituary notices from Aug 7 reflect multiple local deaths
Denis Desmond 30 formerly of 88 Tyler st dies Aug 7. Funeral Aug 9 McArdle Griffin 6 Church st with high mass at St James. Hannah Golden widow of Daniel Golden dies in South Boston Aug 7. funeral Aug 9 Gate of Heaven Church 10 am. Lillian G. Greenall 6 months of Waltham dies, funeral Aug 9 3 pm 154 Main St. Avard T. McCullion 28 Chelsea dies Aug 7. funeral at residence 14 Groves St Sunday 2:80 pm.
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Golden
Boston
Hannah
Daniel Golden
Punerat
East Fourth St
Gate of Heaven Church
Greenall
Waltham
Lillian G. G
Fred I
Winifred A. Greenall
Clinton
Chelsea
Avard T. McCullion
Grovest
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Cape Ann Granite CO
Yankers
Je Bes Doherty
Oliver S. Campbell
Dr. Pim
Lerned
Coseee
Ce Neses Ooo
Tmcare
Ei Tees
Fred S. Manafield
W. H. Collins
Lakewoods
Malta
Vita
Grocera
Beddal
Fourth Regiment
Outlook
Buston Yacht
I. Corona Saves
Chanticleer Seen Eee
Emerald
Troquois
Elmina Eee Teen
Muriel Ee Ee
Katrina
Shamrock
Ingomar Rs
Afatha
Il Marte Ee
Gevalia Seer
Eidolon
Alcazorda
Challenger Tecumseh
Calypso
Eh. m
A. W. Chesterton
Seboomook
B. A. Smith
Sally VI
IL F Percival Pert
Chewink II
F. G. Macomber, Jr
T. K. Lothrop, Jr
Mildred IL
Moses Ere
Hioris
Cheney & Lanningee
Quakereas
W. R Joyce
Tabasco III
H. H. Wiggin
Walada
W. W. Rouse
Bere Wena Reese
Gertrude
H E. Lynch
Milad Il
F R Adams
Malilian
Permas
Eseess
Tokalon
R J Randolph
Patrice
W. Finlay
C. A. Hendrie
J. B. Greenough
Os Yray
Conrad Hanson
Alethea
B. H. Colby
Zetern II
J. A. MeKle
Owanlega
Walter Kelley
IL. R. Bishop Tate
Kamador
Coot
Kantelft
St Louis
ST. Anne’s Parish
Deguichard
M’farland
Sozo
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