Markets dull but stronger headline tone across stocks
Wall Street reports a muted yet firmer market with speculative interest remaining thin. United States Steel led gains while Amalgamated Copper fluctuated. earnings were unknown, and a weak cotton and corn outlook tempered optimism as traders awaited further guidance. A court action seeks patent rights for steel casting material.
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Wall Street
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
United States
State Street
New York
Boston
Rogers
London
Amalgamated
Boston & Montana
Adventure
Atlantic
Parrot
Utah
Daly West
Dominion Securities
New Haven
Fitchburg
A. Gustaf Lundin
United States Steel Company
Everett
Henry B.whall
Charles S. Miller
William N. Buffum
Heath
Famous Fishing Resort at St Albans Bay Lake Champlain
St Albans Bay in Lake Champlain Vermont is promoted as a famous fishing resort. The copy touts large smallmouth bass recorded by Sampson and notes other species in the bay. It recommends anglers bring families and bicycles and mentions transport via Central Vermont Railway from Boston with three fast trains.
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St. Albans Bay
Lake Champlain
Sampson's
Sampson
Boston
Central Vermont Railway
Washington Street
Central Vermont
Johnstown Flood Spectacle Opens at Revere Beach
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of Boston opened the Johnstown Flood spectacle at Revere Beach last Sunday. Proceeds show strong results and indicate a reputable charity may host the production every Sunday this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Revere Beach
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of
Boston
Boston Stocks and Bonds Ex Dividend and Rights
Ex dividend and ex rights reported with total sales of bonds at 70000 dollars, listed stocks 12293 shares, rights 8928 units, and unlisted stocks 3996 shares across the market segment.
Shamrock Showcases Drift Capabilities in Light Wind Trials
New York July 7. Shamrock I and Shamrock III faced very light winds as they contest an informal trial. Shamrock I gained on Shamrock III before the wind died, and the session was abandoned at 3 10. Sir Thomas and Fife advised on Shamrock III while Commodore Tod sailed Shamrock I with Colonel Neill.
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New York
Sir Thomas
Fife
Commodore Tod
Atlantic Yacht Club
Colonel Neill
Shamrock I
Larchmont Yacht Club
Sea Gate
Ed Delehanty Drowns at Fort Erie
Washington reports the death of Ed Delehanty, famed ball player, near Fort Erie Ontario on July 2. A suitcase with a Washington baseball ticket suggests suicide or accidental drowning after a dissipation period. Managers believe the evidence proves Delehanty died by his own action. Ed had refused a large salary offer from a New York club.
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Washington
Ed Delehanty
Fort Erie
Delehanty
Loftus
New York
Steel Trusts Profits Edge Down in Half‑Year Report
New York July 7 The United States Steel Corporation reports half year net earnings of 61,568,235 down from 64,877,515 last year After deductions for sinking funds depreciation and reserves the six months net is 54,182,936 with undivided profit of 17,037,047 The company holds unfilled orders totaling 4,666,576 tons vs 4,741,993 tons a year ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Fete Day for U S Squadron in British Waters
In Portsmouth on July 7 the American squadron enjoyed a brilliant first day in British waters. Admiral Hotham hosted Admiral Cotton and American captains at dinner, while junior officers dined aboard the British gunnery ship Excellent. Thousands watched illuminated ships along flag bedecked streets and Spithead showed a Channel squadron outlined in white electric lights.
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Portsmouth
Admiral Hotham
Admiral Cotton
United States
Excellent
Spithead
Channel Squadron
Murdock Murray Dies After Pedestrian Collision
Murdock Murray, 38, an L conductor of 358 Washington street Somerville, died at City Hospital from a fractured skull after being knocked from his car by an upright of the elevated structure at the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Washington street around 10 pm while collecting fares on the running board. He was taken to a nearby drug store and later pronounced dead.
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Murdock Murray
Washington Street
Somerville
Mes
City Hospital
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts Players Shine At Canadian Tennis Tourney
Niagara on the Lake Ont July 7 The 14th annual Canadian tennis tournament opens with strong presence from Massachusetts players Beals Wright and Irving Wright along with H W Reid B Leonard Rumway and others alongside many Canadian competitors. A competitive event is anticipated.
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Niagara-On-The-Lake
Ont
Queen's Royal Hotel
Massachusetts
Beals Wright
Irving Wright
H. W. Reid
B. Leonard
Rumway
E. P. Fischer
Wyle Grant
R. Leroy
E. Larned
John BE. Neely
George H. Stael
Patterson
Glassco
Kerr
Curran
Coal Dealers Licenses Issued Under New State Law
Secretary of State William M. Olin authorizes licenses for coal and coke dealers under Chapter 484 Acts of 1908. Licenses authorize towns to permit wholesale or retail sales, with by law conditions and fees set by each town. The license remains in force until town by-laws terminate or suspend it under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Olin
Mrs Blaine III Ill in Augusta Home
Mrs Blaine widow of the late Hon. James G. Blaine is seriously ill at her Augusta home. Her children Mrs Beale Mrs Damrosch and James G. Blaine are with her as a general breakdown of her system is noted.
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Augusta
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Beale
Damrosch
Sea Bathing Pool Trial at Hotel Pemberton Hull
An experimental sea bathing pool is opened at Hotel Pemberton in Hull. It holds 50 000 gallons of sea water, is constantly replenished and tempered by steam, and offers sea bathing benefits without the cold discomfort of the New England coast.
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Hotel Pemberton
Hull
New England
Pemberton
Africander Breaks World Record in Lawrence Realization
Africander, Suburban winner, captured the Lawrence Realization at Sheepshead Bay earning 16 435 dollars. The Star Ruby colt set a world best by covering one mile five furlongs in 2 45 1 5, two and a half seconds faster than the prior track mark. Bulman rode Africander to a late stretch win over Golden Maxim with Savable third. Whorler Shorthose Black Hussar and Cardinal Wolsey also ran.
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New York
Africander
Sheepshead Bay
Star Ruby
Major Daingerfield
Golden Maxim
Savable
Bulman
Lawrence Realization
Cochrane
O'Neil
Whorler
Shorthose
Black Hussar
Cardinal Wolsey
Walthour wins pacing classic with fastest mile record
Robbie Walthour of Atlanta wins the 16 mile three cornered paced race at Charles River Park in 17 minutes 29 1 5 seconds setting new world marks for all but the second mile. Basil De Guichard and George Leander finished second and third as Leander staged a late surge. Albert Champion attempted a one mile record on a French motor clocking 1 08 with post race plans to improve.
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Robbie Walthour
Atlanta
Charles River Park
Joe Nelson
Walthour
Basil de Guichard
George Leander
Chicago
Leander
de Guichard
Ruden
Gaul
Albert Champion
Empire City
Jimmy Hunter
Logan
Hollister
Dave
Connolly
Joseph Kearney
DE Richard
Nile
Mrs Jack Gardner Hosts 300 Teachers at Brookline Home
About 300 teachers visited Mrs Jack Gardner at her Brookline summer residence for a two hour viewing fete. Guests arrived in parties escorted by aides while Mrs Gardner wore a Parisian crepe de chine gown and a white straw hat. Nearby Mr and Mrs Moses Williams held a second large reception on Warren Street Brookline with Mrs Williams and daughters among the hosts.
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Brookline
Aids
Jack
Moses Williams
Warren Street
Williams
Teachers' Federation hears salaries and tenure debate in Boston
In Chickering Hall the Teachers' Federation discussed graded teachers’ salaries and tenure, led by Emma R. Guliver. William McAndrew noted average salaries for men at 3822 and women at 270, urging funds to improve teaching. Margaret Haley compared industrial and educational ideals and criticized tax systems supporting school funding.
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Teachers’ Federation
Chickering Hall
Emma R. Gulliver
Boston Teachers’ Association
William McAndrew
Girls’ Technical School of
New York
Margaret Haley
Chicago
Federation
Miss Haley
Chicago Federation
Boards of Education
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