Wall Street Sees Lower Prices and Quiet Activity
The market showed reduced speculation with few large moves beyond Interborough Rapid Transit and related New York traction stocks. Traders awaited clarity on railroad rate control and the rail sector drifted, while copper and mining shares softened in a cautious session.
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Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
U 8S Steel
Miss Clara Thomson Weds Lt Charles Blackford in Andover
In Christ Episcopal Church Andover at noon, Miss Clara JL Thomson daughter of Mr and Mrs T Dennie Thomson of Abbot Street married Lieutenant Charles M Blackford of the Sixth United States Infantry. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Frederick Palmer in a large noon gathering. The bridegroom, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, has been ordered to the Philippines and will take his bride there next month.
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Clara JL. Thomson
T. Dennie Thomson
Abbot Street
Charles M. Blackford
Sixth
United States Infantry
Christ Episcopal Church
Frederick Palmer
Fort Leavenworth
Philippines
Oil monopoly battle to hit Kansas Legislature
In Topeka the drive for a state oil refinery bill with a 400000 dollar appropriation begins this week as oil producers and preachers mobilize against Standard Oil. The Rev. T B Murdock urges tough action and even hangings to end alleged monopolistic plunder, igniting threats and hostility toward oil lobbyists.
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Chicago Grain Quotations and Market Summary
Ennis and Stoppani report wheat futures mainly active in July with profit taking pushing prices down after an early rally. Corn and oats show a dull session with narrow ranges and limited volatility as Liver Pool closes higher. Options on May wheat mention puts and calls amid cautious speculation.
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Wheat futures fall amid liquidation in Chicago pit
Fear over fall sown wheat relief spurred heavy liquidation in Chicago trading. At close May wheat down 4 ½ cents and July even larger. Corn and oats largely undamaged. Provisions up 2 7/8 cents.
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Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Cure Claim
An advertisement claims Dr Agnews Catarrhal Powder cures catarrh quickly from short to long standing cases. It describes symptoms like head ache eye pains and nasal discharge and asserts the powder is marvellously effective.
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Jubilee Not Fit 10 Race For Kiel Cup Entry
Boston built Jubilee once hoped to defend the cup in ten year old sloop now laid up at Lawley's yard in South Boston. Designed by John B. Paine and owned by General Charles J. Paine the iron ballast fin vessel had speed but suffered rigging failures. Now neglected for a decade she is in poor condition and outclassed by modern seagoing schooners for the Kaiser's cup race.
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Charles J. Paine
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Challenge for the Davis Tennis Trophy Decided in New York
At a United States National Lawn Tennis Association meeting in the Waldorf Astoria, officials announced a challenge for the Davis national trophy held by England. The Wright & Ditson ball was adopted as official for 1905, with James Dwight as president and a large attendance.
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Waldorf-Astoria
England
Wright & Ditson
James Dwight
R. D. Wrenn
Richard Stevens
Palmer Presley
W. A. Larned
Malcolm Whitman
Dwight F. Davis
Kreigh Collins
R. D. Little
W. A. Clothier
Holcombe Ward
Athlete Gus Guerrero Knocked Down By Cab
New York February 6 Gus Guerrero a prominent athlete and long distance pedestrian records holder was struck by a cab while crossing Broadway at Sixty sixth street. He suffered internal injuries and is likely fatally hurt. Guerrero, once a top pedestrian, trained for the National League champions the New York Giants last season.
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Broadway
Sixty-sixth Street
Gus Guerrero
Guerrero
America
New York Giants
Hockey play changes push Tech vs Harvard freshmen
The Technology Franklin game shifts to next Monday afternoon to allow Tech to face Harvard freshmen. The post season hockey match between English High and Melrose High likely tents for next Saturday at Franklin Field with a league title on the line if English High wins.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre Premieres The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery at Bowdoin Square Theatre wins instant favor with realistic mountain scenery and natural acting. Charlotte Hunt leads as Alice Bennett, with Charles Miller as Tom Gordon and Henry Alexander as Sam Carter earning strong notices. The cast includes Wilmer Walter and Broncho Joe’s actor, plus Eugenie Du Bois and others. The play runs this week only with matinees and bargain prices for ladies. next week features Man o’ War’s Man.
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Charlotte Hunt
Alice Bennett
Charles Miller
Tom Gordon
Henry Alexander
Sam Carter
Wilmer Walter
Dan Ollis
Jack Baker
Win Denison
Broncho Joe
U. S.¢marshal
D. L. Gaylord
Charles Wheelock
Harry Brooks
Butler Haviland
Lou Morgan
Henry Myers
Thomas Russell
William Blake
Frank Damison
George Watterson
John May
Eugenie du Bois
Florence Hale
Pearl de Lasieur
Lillian Henrie
Rose Howard
War
Jolly Grass Widows Burlesque Opens at Palace Theatre
A crowded Palace Theatre debut features Fulton’s Jolly Grass Widows with Jeannette Guichard in the Widow’s Wedding Night and Down the Line. The cast includes Til He Stork May Yul Snitz Moore Charles Burkhardt Gruet and Gruet Garden and Somers and Mullen Corelli providing songs dances and comic skits.
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Austin and Stone's Museum On the Pike Highlights
The crowded Austin and Stone's Museum features a St. Louis style show with twelve World’s fair attractions. Notables include Zip the human enigma and performers Billy Wells Mabel Milton Tim Irwin Ray and Sarton i a D'Alvin and Casey theatre vaudeville stars Jane McCabe Agnes Parsons Bobby Mack Tom Bryant Taylor sisters Harrigans and Benedict Powell company.
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The Von Vecsey Concerts at Symphony Hall
A large sale of seats yesterday signaled strong interest in Franz Von Vecsey’s concerts at Symphony Hall next week. The programs for Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon feature works worthy of the greatest modern violinists, presented by manager Daniel Frohman who endorses the prodigy’s standing in the field.
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Cracker Jacks at Lyceum Theatres Lights Up Sixth Visit
Bob Manchester's Cracker Jacks return with a 30 member troupe including Belle Hathaway and her baboon act Sam Adams the Wangdoodle Quartet and Carl Anderson. The opening farce A Jolly Bachelor features burlesque humor while a grand finale Our Georgia Rose showcases novelties set on Mississippi scenes and cotton fields.
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D'Albert Headlines Fourth Boston Symphony Quartet Concert
Eugene D'Albert, the famed pianist, appeared as assisting artist and soloist at Jordan Hall last night. The program featured Beethoven piano trio Op 97, Haydn Op 76 quartet, and Brahms Op 34 quintet for piano and strings. D'Albert delivered superb ensemble and Brahms interpretation, while the quartet showed steady progress despite a small audience.
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The Man o Airlie Benefit Delayed to Feb 16 Matinee
Wright Lorimer’s performance for the Franklin Square House at Back Bay is postponed from next Thursday to February 16. The fundraiser aims to raise at least $5,000 with minimal costs, creating the Wright Lorimer fund to aid girls at the Franklin Square House who are unemployed through no fault of their own.
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Sir Charles Wyndham to Star at the Colonial Theatre
Sir Charles Wyndham brings Miss Mary Moore and his supporting company to Boston for a tour at the Colonial Theatre. A week from next Monday he will present a selection from his London repertoire, promising the season’s most fashionable event in Boston.
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B. & M. Bowler Victory in Steamship League Play
Boston & Maine topped Boston & Albany in the Steamship Transportation league at Sudbury alleys. B & M won two games to one with team scores 1206 to 1176.
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