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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1902

Page

6

Railroads Lead Deward Move In Mixed Market

Wall Street showed a buoyant mood with railroads leading gains while Boston drifted. Illinois Central surged, Western stocks rallied including Rock Island and Chicago & Eastern Illinois, and Missouri Pacific edged higher. Sugar and coalers were weaker. mining and copper lists advanced modestly amid talk of consolidation and possible gold shipments.

New York Boston Wall Street Illinois Central Moores Rock Island Chicago Eastern Illinois Atchisons St. Paul Missouri Pacific Pennsylvania Goulds Tennessee Coal Tron Colorado Amalgamated Copper Swift Packing United Fruit United States Oil Hst Daly-West American Zinc Cama Orns Sei Foxgubdisor Stanton Globe United Copper Company Local Stock Exchange Dominion Coal Company Daly-West Mining Company Adventure Wolverine Bay State Heath

Massachusetts Delegation Heads to Denver for Hibernians Convention

The 30 member Massachusetts group leaves Boston Friday at 10 45 a m for Denver Colorado with headquarters at Hotel Albany in Denver and a stop in Chicago Briggs House Saturday. John A Ryan seeks national presidency and William J Cronin aims for re election. delegation includes many state officers and dozens of named members.

Massachusetts The Ancient Order of Hibernians Boston Denver Col Ladies’ Auxiliary Catherine E. Sheridan Randolph Mary McCarthy Westfield Chicago Briggs House Albany

Borax Under Other Name Seized In Valuation Dodges

Federal officers seized 43 bags of borax mislabeled as washing crystal from Liverpool to Salem. The shipment valued at 858.33 with 485.70 duty on borax and 19 on washing crystal. A related New York seizure suggests a broader undervaluation scheme. Frederick S Burke of Crown Woven Wire Company unreachable at Salem address.

Treasury Don A. Stone FE. L. Fleming Liverpool Burke Salem United States New York Post Frederick S Burke Washington Street Crown Woven Wire Company

Powell Wins Spitz Bros. Outfit for Attendance Guess

The contest to estimate Boston attendance at the July 4 American League ball game closed with C. E. Powell of 16 Kingston Street Boston correct within two and awarded the sportsman's outfit by Spitz Bros. & Co. The committee including William P. Nightingale and Edward F. Dunbar announced the result after verification from treasurer Joseph H. Savin.

American Telephone & Telegraph Co William R. Driver Boston Spitz Bros. & Co Summer Street Clothiers William P. Nightingale Boston Journal Edward F. Dunbar Boston Globe Joseph H. Savin Boston Baseball Club C. E. Powell Kingston Street

Poor Children Outing Sponsored for Boston Youth

The Metropolitan Outing Club organized a free Nantasket outing for 300 Boston children yesterday. Ex Representative Freeman O. Emerson led arrangements. Wade's Hotel donated a free dinner, and Hull and Boston Steamboat Company provided complimentary transportation.

Metropolitan Outing Club Nantasket Boston Freeman O. Emerson D. O. Wade Wade's Hotel Hull & Boston Steamboat Company

Dean's Kidney Pills Backed By Boston Carpenter Testimony

In Boston Edward C. Jose testifies to severe back and kidney pain in the 1890s, describing a January 1899 attack that left him unable to work. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with positive results after trying the first box and subsequent doses. Price 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY, U S sale agents. Remember the name Dean's.

Boston Edward C. Jose Carpenter Dover Street Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S

Corn prices surge as July corn hits 384 cents in panic

Chicago traders panic as July corn soars to 3.84 dollars a bushel, up about 10 cents from Thursday. Bears blame a Wall Street firm for manipulation with vast backing behind the short positions while May and December options decline on better belt weather.

Chicago Bears Chicago Bears St. Louis Shorts Wall Street Warris-Gates

Boy Sets Himself On Fire At Home

Six year old Michael T. Walsh was severely burned playing with matches at 108 South Street yesterday afternoon. His clothing caught fire and engulfed him. his father tore off the flames but burned his hands and arms in the effort. The boy was taken to City Hospital. the father received medical treatment from a physician.

Michael T. Walsh South Street

No New Orders To Liquor Dealers About Gamblers

Superintendent William H F Pierce dismissed a report that he ordered liquor dealers to jeopardize licenses over gambling. He said no such order exists and that dealers are warned they violate licenses if gambling is hosted. Pierce stated he instructed arrest of policy players, not liquor sellers.

William HF. Pierce Post Pierce Lee

Talk of Removing Mascagni From Lyceum Directorship

Rome July 7 reports there is talk of depriving composer Mascagni of his Rossini lyceum directorship due to his planned concert tour in the United States.

Rome Mascagni Rossini Lyceum United States

Lost Paradise at Music Hall Delights Cast and Crowd

The Castle Square Theatre stock company presented The Lost Paradise at Music Hall last evening to strong attendance. Mary Hall impressed as leading lady and supporting turns by Pitt Jewel Clinton and others drew praise. Mikado cast also featured Kell y and Brackett. The diving horses King and Queen arrive Sunday night for limited engagements with daily dives to follow.

Music Hall Castle Square Mary Hall Manny Addison Pitt Mrs. Knowlton Zella Jewel Polly Fletcher Katherine Clinton Nell Mary Sanders Cinders Hallett Thompson Reuben Warner James L. Seeley Andrew Knowlton Edmund Breese Ralph Standish James A. Keane Bob John_. Craven Mr. Fletcher Edward Wade Schwarz Lindsay Morison Old Bensel William J. Hasson Billy Hopkins Helen Brackett Lyman Wheeler Mr. Mayer Frank M. Kelley Charlotte Stolle Pitti-Sing Zedorah Porter Goolest Auditorium Boston Oxford Castle Squae Theatre Dramatic Stock Co

Bay Line Excursions Shine For Boston Leisure Seekers

Four sunny days boost Bay Line business as the Cape Cod steamer Cape Cod draws crowds from Boston to Provincetown. The three to three and a half hour trip departs Bay Tame wharf daily at 9 30 and Sundays at 10, with 1.50 round trip fare reportedly.

Boston Cape Cod Provincetown Bay Line Band Bay Tame Wharf Atlantic Avenue Philadelphia Sorensen New Brunswick Nion Wharf Salem Willows Yarden North Shore Bay Line Atlantic Atkins Paine Summer St

Nantasket Beach Still Draws Crowds By Steamers

The Rowe's wharf steamers carry Boston visitors to Nantasket Beach as the resort remains popular. The water route is the easiest and safest way to reach the coast with ample bathing facilities at the new state bath house. The Martland Brockton Band plays daily in the pavilion providing evening entertainment and thousands visit the reservation. Steamers run hourly to Nantasket and Pemberton, with late boats after the evening concert.

Nantasket Beach Rowe's Wharf Nantasket Boston Atlantic Martland Brockton Pemberton United States Mace Gay Rowe’s Wharf Bass Point Sonday Nahant Florida Zoo Shaw's Boston Maine Band Bass Point House Massachusetts Nahant Line Lincoln Wharfs Battery Street North Ferry

Princes of Pilsen Entertain Tremont Audience for Eighth Week

The Princes of Pilsen opened an eighth week at Tremont to a large audience with strong crowd approval. The "Prince" continues to draw demand for seats as the Boston public shows no sign of waning interest. The second edition is expected for next Monday with usual dress embellishments, preserving the ensemble’s local popularity and triumph.

Boston Pilsen

New Acts At Keith's In Boston Draw Eyes On Debuts

Boston audiences welcomed Eddie Girard Jessie Gardner and other acts at Keith's. Girard famed for Natural Gas presents an Irish cop skit and sings Mr. Dooley. Ballerini trapeze and trained dogs delight families while Loro Abaecco do comedy acrobatics. Deming offers blackface monologue material. Mitchell Cain Sato Tom Brown and Empire City Quartet provide varied fare. The new tableaux Her First Appearance Perils of a Night impress most. Fadettes Orchestra performs afternoon and evening with Imperial Edward and Zampa as highlights.

Boston Eddie Girard Jessie Gardner Girard Mr. Dooley Miss Gardner Gillare Empire City Mitchell and Cain K. Sato Tom Brown Fadettes Edward Zampa

Mikado at the Pines Draws Large Audiences

Large crowds attended the Pines rustic theatre as the opera company staged the Mikado. Tom Smith Martin impressed as Ko Ko and Lord High Executor, with F J McCarthy strong as the title role. Margaret Ashton, prima donna, attracted praise from audiences.

the Pines Rustic Theatre Opera Tom Smith Martin F. J. McCarthy Margaret Ashton

Curing Kidney Disease Claims By Kennedy Remedy

Mrs. Johanna Foegely of South Bend Indiana suffered three years from severe kidney and bladder disease. After taking Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy she recovered. The advertisement touts Kennedy’s Remedy as effective for kidney liver bladder blood and rheumatic ailments with a free sample offer by mail from Roxbury New York.

Johanna Foegely South Bend Ind David Kennedy Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Roxdout N. Y

Worm Syrup Named Most Effective Medicine by Dr. Kennedy

Dr. David Kennedy promotes a worm syrup as the most effective medicine of its kind sold by druggists at 5 cents. The notice emphasizes its claimed efficacy and availability through local pharmacies.

David Kennedy

Bromo Quinine Tabs Ad Claims Quick Cold Cure

An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets by EB W Grove claiming a cold can be cured in one day for 25 cents with the band eplokative on every box.

A. EB. W. Grove

Visit to historic Plymouth appeals to many travelers

A water route from Boston makes Plymouth a popular day trip. The Governor Andrew sails the South Shore with comfortable decks and enclosed saloons for passengers. In Plymouth, two hours or more offer ample time to enjoy the town before returning by steamer.

Plymouth Old Town Boston Andrew South Shore Plymout

Famous clam-bakes draw crowds at resort by Wade of Ocean View

Thousands visited the popular resort on Sunday where the clam-bakes and fish dinners by Colonel D. O. Wade of Ocean View fame were a major delight. His seafood, noted as peerless, wowed guests and convinced many of the cuisine’s superiority. Boats depart Winthrop wharf at 400 Atlantic avenue several times daily.

D. O. Wade Ocean View Fame Winthrop Wharf Atlantic Avenue Toone Nantasket Nantasket Pt D. C Hull & Boston B. CO A. Anderson

Vaudeville at Cres cent Gardens Delights Revere Beach Audiences

Large crowds filled Cres cent Gardens at Revere Beach for a rustic theatre program. The Golden Gate Quintet led the bill with five top performers. Lorraine Armour and Charles Baguley presented a pleasing operatic sketch. Midge and Morton showcased varied instruments with comedy. Hayes and Waynne offered an artistic dance sketch. Rolland and Smith performed illustrated song ballads alongside other acts. The strong lineup runs all week both afternoon and evening.

Crescent Gardens Revere Beach the Gardens Golden Gate Lorraine Armour Charles Baguley Midge Morton Miss Morton New York Hayes Waynne Rolland and Smith

English Tourist Praises Norumbega Park As Paradise

An English visitor last week praised Norumbega Park on the Charles River for its refined rustic beauty and orderly grounds. He inquired about manager Alberto, noting five years of effort transforming wilderness into a scenic pleasure spot and predicting similar attractions for his country. The rustic theatre vaudeville lineup drew large crowds, with R. J. Jose and Eckhoff Gordon in acts, J. T. Ray, Williams and Williams, and the Meeker Baker trio delivering performances to enthusiastic audiences.

Norumbega Park Alberto Charles River Mngnshman Europe America Rustic Theatre Arge R. J. Jose Eyele Whirl Eckhoff Gordon J. T. Ray Williams Lindy and the Lady Meeker-Baker

Milanese troupe at Austin & Stone's Museum delights crowds

A visitor praised the Milanese dancers as nine shows entertained Scollay square crowds yesterday afternoon. The troupe featured elegant costumes and skilled dancing with a Paris Casino music program. Ella Morris performed ventriloquism and the Blockhead Family teased the audience. Gilleno's cockatoos wowed fans, while Barteno showcased jaw strength. Many other acts followed including Gibson Girls and the Four Rosaconeyes.

Vistor Austin & Stone's Scollay Square Paris Ella Morris Blockhead Mons Barteno Gilleno Gibson Girls Rosecaneys Ferrand Leland Taye Sunderland Fooda Signor Pajaro Clark Florette Blanche Latell Barret Brothers Cunningham Lord Jake Clifford Curtis Adams Jay J. Paige Batchelor Tony Lilly

Nickelodeon Weekly Show Delights Large Audiences

Manager Walker presents a packed program this week with pool players Miss Piottl and Wright, the fat women's exhibition, Georgia minstrels, and Harry Burns the bag puncher. Joseph C. Baum offers an instructional performance, vaudeville acts perform hourly, and fights Maher McCoy and Dixon MecGovern play in two performances with Friday night featuring amateur acts.

Walker Piottl Wright Georgia Minstrels Harry Burns Joseph

Trolley Exploring Newton Lines Offers 25 Routes

The article describes electric trolley journeys on Newton lines with at least 25 routes. It highlights key sights Echo Bridge Hemlock Gorge Reservation Waverly Oaks Norumbega Park Auburndale Prospect Hill Park and the towns Lexington Concord and Lowell known as Spindle City. It notes short walks from the tracks reveal additional objects of interest.

Newton Echo _ Bridge Upper and Lower Falls Hemlock Gorge Reservation Waverly Oaks Norumbega Park Auburndale Prospect Hill Park Echo Bridge Wellesley Natick Needham the New Watertown Waltham Auburn- Riverside

Colorado Short Line Summer Travel Rates Announced

Greatly reduced rates to Colorado and Pacific coast points during June July and August via Colorado Short Line. Full information furnished by L. W. Ewald N. E. P. Agent Missouri Pacific railway 192 Washington street Boston.

Colorado Pacific Coast L. W. Ewald Missouri Pacific Railway Washington Street Boston

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