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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1904
Page
8
Wall Street reports a strong copper market with broad gains across the copper complex. Isle Royale and Atlantic led early price advances, while Lake districts and Calumet & Hecla headlines reflected rising output and strong dividends amid ongoing mining developments in Michigan and Mexico.
A bustling harbor leisure note highlights daily departures from Snow's Arch wharf at 9 20 a m on the Pleasure Bay and Attaquin steamers. Regular trips to the popular summer resort at Nantasket Point have been extended for the season, inviting crowds seeking seaside recreation.
Walter Mullen of 10 Upton Street Boston testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills curing backache and kidney problems after lifting and colds. He praises the treatment and urges public use. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The Boston market reports a first instalment paid with six and a half percent dividend. Total sales comprised 58,237 listed stock shares 10,000 in bonds and 20,102 shares of unlisted stock.
In New York Consolidated New York Aug. 29 the market ignored unfavorable news and held prices steady despite disappointing Erie annual figures and Baltimore & Ohio July statements. Short-covering at each advance supported broad gains as Union Pacific Reading Atchison Pennsylvania Rock Island Amalgamated Copper Missouri Pacific and Sugar neared or surpassed record highs. Trading was about 50 percent above the prior full day, signaling strong close across a wide range of equities.
About 4000 attended the Brand circuit opener at Narragansett Park Providence R I August 29. A world pacing record for mares without a front pacer fell to Dariel owned by C H Chapin Rochester N Y and driven by Alta McDonald Albany N Y. Mile record dropped to 2 02% from 2 03% as she finished the last quarter in 30% and the home stretch steady. New York horses led the day with three winners from that state. James Butler’s Arista Monroe won the 2 18 and 2 18 trots. Morning Star paced the 2 20 event, Angus Pointer finished strong, and Nathan Strauss set a 2 04% in the 2 06 pacing after tight finishes. Monroe also set a new record at 2 10%.
The Sun, Montreal Aug 29 comments on rumors the Duke of Marlborough may become Governor General of Canada. It notes Canadians would welcome him but resent patronage from across the border. It stresses preference for an independent vice regal chair not tied to New York society.
Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer of Boston endured a 300 mile journey through limited transport to reach Isle au Haut and her dying mother Mrs. Paul Revere. A Boston manSEND word via 30 mile sail and trains, boats, and a yacht aided the exertion as she raced to see her mother before death. The yacht Vesta offered by Lewis Herzog aided the final leg, but power failed before Isle au Haut.
At 12 50 this afternoon the Cunard passenger steamer Ivernia, Captain Jeffries, sails from East Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 70 in saloon, 150 in second cabin, and 600 steerage a total of 820 passengers.
New York report states Gus Ruhlin stands ready to accept Jack Munroe's challenge issued by manager Harry Pollock. Ruhlin's manager Billy Madden says the Ohioan will fight at any time with a reasonable side bet and asks Pollock to find a club for the match.
Private reports indicate the smallest wheat crop in a decade fueling a sharp rise in prices in Chicago. December futures finished 2 cents higher after opening weak as heavy world shipments pressured prices. A local statistician’s note that combined spring and winter wheat quality remains at a record low spurred further gains, with official acreage suggesting a crop near 600 million bushels. Minneapolis and Chicago receipts fell from last week, while corn remained firm despite weaker cables.
Ennis and Stoppani note early wheat cables were lower on favorable weather and Russian shipments. Prices fell from opening but recovered, with heavy rain in Nebraska and Iowa and cooler belt temperatures pushing corn higher. They urge buying only on a sharp break and credit local professionals for solid buying while shorts covered somewhat.
Barney Oldfield announced his retirement from racing after an accident in St Louis that killed two bystanders and injured him. He said he may appear in exhibitions but will not compete in contests. The event followed a prior fatal crash at Grosse Pointe, Detroit, linked to his car.
The Vanderbilt cup auto race moves to Long Island for 30 miles on a triangular Floral Park to Jericho to Hempstead course. Oct 8 suspends speed rules. Nassau County officials funded roads and expect strong American entry plus four French, two English, two German, two American cars.
At Sheepshead Bay New York Broomstick carried 129 pounds and was the betting favorite winning the six furlong Flying handicap in 1 13 5. Lady Amelia finished second Mineola third. Woodsow won the Autumn Maiden-stake time 59 4 5. Jockeys Martin and Sperling suspended three days each. Princess Rupert won five furlongs Rickshaw won one mile Belle of Portland took the six and a half furlongs Outcome won turf one mile one furlong time 1 54.
On Saturday at the Revere track Moran MacLean Stinson Butler Mettling and Caldwell will race in five mile heats two riders per heat with pairings drawn by lot. Winners advance to a 10 mile final and losers to a consolation final both from the tape while preliminaries use pursuit starts from opposite track sides.
The City of Boston taxes and assessments for 1901 and 1902 on described real estate will be offered at public auction in the Common Council Chamber ante room City Hall on Monday September 12 1904 at 9 o clock A M The tallest undivided part or whole estate will be sold to discharge taxes assessments and charges unless paid beforehand, amounts shown against each estate.
A long listing details tax for 1902 and sewer assessments on multiple parcels in Ward Twenty One. It names Ada Adams and Harold and Hollander streets with Lot numbers, tract sizes from about 600 to 12 000 square feet, and various owners including Jeremiah McCraith Catherine McCraith Ruthven Mary McCormack and Henry Wolf alongside references to Suffolk Deeds records and plan details.
List of property parcels with owners, parcel sizes in square feet, street addresses, and plan references, including Henry J Eklund, Berdmapn Hall House 48 School Street, 47 School Street, 45 School Street, Frederick J Herthel Jr Robinwood Avenue Lot 6, Oscar Johnson Montibello Road Lot 5, Washington Street numbers 8308 Christ 3310 3312 3314, Alfred Kaulbeck Iffley plan, Charles W Morris 84 Bickford Street, Harlow Rogers Iffley Road Lot 82, Louis Siskind Wood Street and Washington Street houses, Rose Siskind 32 Mozart Street, Edmund A MacDonald Willard Welsh and Boston tax collector totals.
A popular excursion by special express train via the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad will leave the South station at 9 30 a m and Back Bay at 9 34 a m Tickets cost 1 00 each and may be bought in advance at ticket offices 362 Washington street South and Back Bay stations.
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