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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1904
Page
8
Wall Street reports a dull general market with slight gains in stocks and cotton amid hopes for a peaceful Russo Japanese settlement. Amalgamated slipped as traders eyed stock pools, while copper shares fluctuated with Amalgamated and Centennial among the day’s notable moves.
Market report notes ex dividend and ex right status for Boston listings. Total activity shows 15 775 shares traded in stocks, 71 600 in bonds, 2 797 rights, and 68 7 shares in unlisted stocks.
Gloucester reports 22 local fishing vessels released from ice in the Bay of Islands after a swift southwest wind broke up the trap. Vessels from Boston Bucksport and Provincetown aboard the list, with frozen herring supplies steady but uncertain, raising worries of a tight year.
In Tom Greene county Texas a rich kaolin deposit was found on Professor B B Garner ranch. Samples sent to Asia and Europe show high grade clay. an expert values it at 2000 dollars per ton. James Thornton, for Boston and New York capitalists, offers 10000 dollars per acre for 20 acres, boosting regional land values. Prospectors search nearby.
The President directs the State Department to conduct a thorough probe of U S consulates at Shanghai Canton and Amboy after a year of mutual recriminations. The investigation will underpin a planned overhaul of consulates in the Orient.
The Boston Bowling Association and the New Century League host their first annual banquet at the Revere House this evening. Somerset five tops the New Century League by 27 wins in 42 games, beating Rosindale by three games. Captain Charles Peterson leads a team with strong season play.
Charles Peterson captains the Somerset team with an 89 average in the New Century Bowling league. Gardner posted 90, Travers 89, Held 87, and Cleveland 87. Visitors at the banquet include the All-Star Portland team, now rolling games with the Boylstons at the Boylston alleys.
The British steamer Hillside under Captain Trefery anchored off Nobska after a 97 day Rosario run. It suffered a near sinking in a November collision with an unknown schooner, losing rigging and sails, and later entered Southport for repairs before resuming voyage toward Boston under tug Storm King.
Vineyard Haven report of schooner Josephine Ellicott from Fernandina to Boston. A heavy northeast gale on January 2 flooded the deck store and forward house, causing the loss of yellow pine lumber and the schooner’s small boat store.
Richard W. Garrity sues the Boston Bartenders Mutual Aid and Benevolent Association to stop officers from taking office until a court appointed recount of the recent election votes is completed. Judge Richardson puts the hearing over until next Monday and the Friday injunction remains in force.
Labor notes report union officers elected in Appleton and surrounding crafts. Cooks' Union 828 installed officers led by Arthur Housego and Peter Gibling, with other posts filled. Writers' Union established a sick and accident fund. Marble Cutters and Letters' Union joined international craft group. Upholsterers' Union 45 noted 75 of 279 resumed work after a 44 hour week strike, with headquarters kept at 45 Eliot Street. Carpenters' Union 83 donated funds to Skirt and Cloak Makers' Union, Labor Press, and sick members after aiding 16 applicants.
Former Governor Asa S. Bushnell collapsed at Union Station in Columbus on arrival for a train to Springfield. Doctors say the condition is critical and little chance of recovery. Will Grant assisted, rushing him to a physician and Grant Hospital as family assembled.
Jersey City despatch says a New Jersey court permanent injunction blocks the Old Dominion and Globe mines merger plan. Protesting stockholders claim victory as merger advocates press ahead with a Maine incorporation. A blocking tactic by holders is anticipated with details to follow.
Handsomely gowned women and happy yachtsmen highlighted the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club 16th annual ball held in Bethesda Hall South Boston last night. Thomas J. Kelly directed the floor and Commodore Charles P. Mooney acted as floor marshal. About 800 people attended including prominent Greater Boston yachtsmen and invited guests Aldermen Bresnahan Slattery Bald win Representative Curran of Ward 14 and P J McManus of the South Boston Yacht Club.
In East Boston at Lyceum Hall Leo Court No 5 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters observed its second anniversary and ball with about 1000 attendees including local and visiting Foresters. The grand march was led by Floor Marshal John J Sullivan and Miss Ella V Stokes. assistants and aides were listed as Joseph H Bonner Joseph F White and Bernard A Digan in official roles.
The Universalist Club of Boston met at the Quincy House for a banquet and officer election. Revs George W. Bicknell and Conrad Munzig Gerlach were admitted as members. Officers for 1904 were elected, with Granville E. Foss Jr. as president and Frederick H. Page as guest speaker who discussed Ellis Island. Board directors include Roscoe Pierce, George Close, and Arthur W. Pierce.
The eighth annual ball of the Entre Nous Club, a South End political group, was held last evening at Paine Memorial Hall on Appleton street. About 600 people attended. Grand march led by President Patrick H. Giblin and Miss Grace Bowditch. Guests included Representatives Daniel J. Donnelly and John Quinn, plus Hon. W. T. A. Fitzgerald.
The League of American Wheelmen reemerges to govern amateur bicycle racing and adopt a new constitution aiming to promote amateur contests under AAU rules. Voting on Feb 10 in New York at 221 Columbus Ave. returns to white membership, with dues and life member fee raised to $20 and the secretary treasurer to approve applications.
Regal Shoe Company officials and store managers from 35 cities gathered at Hotel Essex for their annual dinner ending a tour of Boston stores and the Whitman factory extension. About 50 officials attended while managers from San Francisco London and Pacific coast points were absent. The gathering featured a reception, supper, and speeches by company leaders and Whitman plant foremen and Boston store department heads.
Seven women gathered at Dennison House 93 Tyler Street pledging to buy only goods bearing the union label. Vida Scudder of Wellesley College was elected president with Mary Kenney O’Sullivan as recording secretary and an officer slate including Helen Dudley and Anna Bowen. The group aims to disseminate union label literature and send delegates to the Boston Central Labor Union with the next meeting set for January 2.
The rumor that the Boston and Northern road was bought by the Boston Elevated Railway Company was strongly denied by Northern President J. P. Sullivan and Elevated Vice-President Sergeant. Sullivan said there is not the slightest scintilla of truth and Sergeant added there is no truth in the growing rumor.
Seer wrinkles and crowfeet vanish as Palma Tablets claim to rebuild the nervous system and regulate the kidneys for a smooth complexion. Priced at 50 cents per box with a 12-box guarantee. free booking offered. Sold by multiple druggists across Dewey, Beach Street, School Street, Washington Street, Friend Street, Tremont and Boylston, Court and Hanover, and Tremont and Hollis streets.
John J. Whalen of 128 Vernon Street struck Santoro Otero's barber shop in a drunken act, driving his fist through a large glass pane. He was taken to Station 10 and City Hospital for treatment of a severe hand wound and will be arraigned today on intoxication charges.
Miss Elizabeth Casey and Peter Moran marry at St. Mary's Church Cambridge in a ceremony of high interest. The wedding brings together local families and church notables in a planned publicized event.
This morning Miss Elizabeth M Casey daughter of Andrew Casey will wed Peter Moran a wealthy Pawtucket merchant at 9 o'clock mass Miss Casey is well known in University City society Mr Moran is a prominent local businessman
Elizabeth Cooney of Cambridge will be bridesmaid and Peter Cooney of Pawtucket best man. The couple will wed with a wedding breakfast at the bride's parents home, followed by a reception. They will travel around the world before settling in Pawtucket where Moran has built a fine residence.
The annual meeting of the Sons of Maine Club of Somerville re elected President Louis E. Merry and vice presidents Frank W. Marden Albert B. Fales Daniel M. Frye and secretary treasurer Edmund W. Curtis. Executive committee members chosen were F A Hanscom A B Dearborn W C Royal Sydney B Keene and Charles A Coker.
Dorchester A. team edges English H in a hard fought field hockey match at Weet Field. Gallagher of Dorchester starred with first class play. Thomas also stood out. Final score 5 to 4 with McConnell scoring twice and Daly Hoey Angell contributing. Referee Lent. Time 20 minutes per period.
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