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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
10
The market shows record low trading activity with five days totaling 810,600 shares and Friday’s session among the busiest. Analysts note cautious investors await crop results, wage disputes, railroad earnings, and the Roosevelt succession, while overall fundamentals remain sound and long-term prospects brighter.
In a humorous jumble the piece mocks Toronto style chatter about public holidays and bike races, hints at a London police compare, and jests about Red Sock tragedy avoiding a Wagnerian duck while noting new arrivals in the D and D club.
Shake hands with Dr McCloskey who will guide the Doves replacing Doc Edwards. Cubs cling to fighting chance under Frank Chance as Griffiths exits. Joe Gans aligns with George III on July 4 as a black mark on the calendar. Uncle Cyrus Young’s day promises a ripsnorter. Red letter dates hint at T Lawson days. H Jennings appears a notable delinquent. Olympic games to be run by English officials. J E Sullivan and the NYAC expected on site. Hegewisch to resume press reports after a hiatus.
In Wellesley a human skull and cross bones sat on the mantle of Mrs. Frederic Neilson’s living room. She packed and took the grisly keepsakes when she sailed for Europe, alongside photos of relatives and her granddaughter Chiffon Kemp.
Major Delmar Sweet Marie and Wilkesheart race for a 2500 purse at Readville Friday afternoon in a big free for all trot. Sweet Marie trains with Billy Andrews and has recent miles in 2 06 1 4, with Sonoma Girl also in his care while Wilkesheart trains under Stelle who is recovering from a leg fracture.
A lively 38 mile Brown Hill race from Isles of Shoals to Portland, Maine, saw the Eastern Yacht Club fleet compete under a strengthening southerly to arrive at Peak's Island. Emerald Venona Avenger Corello and Gloriana won in class as mishaps were few and crews rested on deck awaiting ashore time.
Gus Ekman of the Acorn A. C. won his three heats and the final in 10 seconds flat. Halswell won the 440 in 48.25 seconds on a heavy track, ahead of Taylor’s intercollegiate mark. Gillis of the N. Y. A. C. threw 164 feet 4 inches, edging closer to Flanagan and McGrath as potential surprises. The piece also discusses James Sullivan, Tom Longboat, and amateurism standards between Canada and the U. S. A. U. policy.
Henry Bushnach of Cambridge and Annie Cyfers of Boston united yesterday at 3 pm at Mrs. L. M. Lemon’s Cambridge home. Ages 60 and her multiple marriages frame a longtime bond. they plan a Canada honeymoon and a Cambridgeport home at 25 Watson Street.
Sophia and Olympia Papadopoulos, born in Northampton Massachusetts, travel in a large market basket from Denver to California with their parents Mr. and Mrs. George Papadopoulos. The twins, indistinguishable to sight except for colored ribbons, have stayed healthy and content through the journey toward Los Angeles where they will reside.
A Mazdaznan temple on Columbus avenue Lowell will open to the public next Friday after months of mystery. Mrs Ellen Shaw a Lowell widow linked to the cult hosted ceremonies and funded the temple project transforming a stable on Dr Hilton's estate into Mazdaznan Temple Spenta Maria. A young leader Dr Mauranius Serenka Cooke spoke to a Post reporter denying rumors of promiscuous rites while describing the group as promoting peace through body mind and spirit training.
The United States Olympic team landed at Southampton and reached London, where they began sightseeing from bus tops and prepared to practice at venues. Manager M P Halpin scrambled for lodging, placing 65 athletes at the Morton Hotel and nearby houses while a 23-person group stayed at Port Chester Terrace. James E Sullivan praised the squad’s strength, anticipating a strong showing against Sweden and Scandinavia.
A list of clubs seeks opponents for age group teams from 13 to 19. Contacts include L. J. Wright in Fore st Hills, J. Lane in South Boston, and several others with addresses in East Cam rie, South Boston, Milton, Mattapan, Dorchester, and Cambridge. Some entries note half expenses or pitcher availability.
The Boston Caledonian Club plans its 54th annual picnic at West Roxbury on Saturday August 8. At a special executive meeting last night, the committee appointed new subcommittees to assist the effort and improve arrangements.
Charles C. Moore, relative of Mary Baker Eddy and NH National Guard drum major, disappeared from a Boston & Maine train in Western Massachusetts. He was found unconscious beside the New York Central tracks near Rotterdam Junction and died later nursing severe head injuries. He was returning from Pine Plains with the regiment. he was 55 and employed in Concord.
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