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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1902

Page

8

Big Railword Market Rally In New York Stocks

The New York market showed active trading with rail stocks leading the advance, especially the grangers, while many issues drifted heavy. St Paul rose to 1787-8, New York Central edged up, and Union Pacific and Southern Pacific posted gains. A noon dip and late-session pullback followed a morning rally, with talk of Union Pacific gaining control of St Paul and Southern Pacific paying dividends later in the year.

New York St. Paul Ained New York Central Andennsylvania Southern Pacific Union Pacific St. Paul Chesapeake & Ohio Pacific Mail Atchison Chicago & Northwest Colorado Fuel Tron Boston Philadelphia Bay State Gas Company New Jersey Addicks, Lawson, Content & Co Frank L. Day & Co Content & Co Addicks Delaware Mercantile Trust Company of South Boston Roxbury Massachusetts J. L. Richards UW. B. Chapin R. Elmer Townsend Charles Gaston Agncor New York Dispatches Missouri Pacific Atchisons Union Pacife Denver Goldore Butte Mont Amalgamated Copper Company Anaconda Frank A. Schirmer Armstrong, Schirmer & Co Stoc Exchange Matthew Bolles Matthew Bolles & Co Old Dominion Chicago & Northwestern California Harriman Oregon United States Coal and Oil Company

Harris-Gates firms gain control of option trading gain

The report notes the Harris-Gates group gaining full control of the option and closes the day with the overall market finishing with a net gain of 3. Wheat and corn fell, oats declined modestly, and Bay State Gas Greene Consolidated and Hartford Gold and Copper traded at various fractional cents and dollars. Heath.

Harris-Gates Bay State Gas Greene Consolidated Hartford Heath

Americans May Get Control of Paris Roads

A Paris cable despatch reports P. A. B. Widner and William L. Elkins negotiating to buy Paris underground railways. They aim to consolidate with surface lines into a single street railway company valued at 100 million dollars. Public sentiment is wary, but a deal may go through if Paris municipal laws are amended as surface lines face bankruptcy and near sale.

New York Paris P. A. B. Widener William L. Elkins Purose Troley Great Street

Wireless Station Planned for San Francisco Harbor

The Navy Department plans a wireless telegraph station in San Francisco Harbor, with experiments slated at various U.S. points and involvement of foreign systems. Rear Admiral Bradford assigns Lieutenant Albert M. Beecher to oversee naval wireless matters, including a mast installation at Highland Light for signaling racing vessels.

Washington Navy Department San Francisco Bradford Bureau of Equipment Navy Albert M. Beecher Highland Aght New York Harbor

Sloane Wedding at High Noon in Lenox

Lenox July 8 A Vanderbilt Sloane wedding in Trinity Church at noon drew over 200 guests from New York Newport and afar. Leila Vanderbilt Sloane wed William Bradhurst Os goods Field of New York in a costly ceremony with Paris made gown, priceless gifts, and lavish decorations. The couple's plans include a Biltmore stay, a European tour, and future New York town house gifts from Mr. Sloane.

Lenox Berkshires Leila Vanderbilt Sloane Mirs William Douglass Sloane New York William Bradhurst Osgood Field Trinity Trousseau Paris Newpoort Trinity Church Osgood Field Ushers Erskine Hewett Frederick Kernochan William A. Burden Ernest Iselin H. None Winthrop A. D. Irving, Jr Alexander Webb, Jr Florence Twombley Frederica Webb Evelyn Sloane Frances Crocker Jamily Rogers Marion Whittaker Marion Haven Dolly Kernochan Morris Kelogg Plizabeth N. J David H. Greer St. Bartholomew’s Church Harold Arrowsmit James A. Burden, Jr John H. Hammond Mrs. Field Pittsfield Biltmore George W W. Vanderbilt North Carolina Mr. Sloane Highland Farm Elmcourt

Elizabeth Gardner Bouguereau gift painting to Exeter

A painting titled Across the Brook by Elizabeth Gardner Bouguereau of Paris arrives in Exeter New Hampshire from Europe and will be displayed about a month in the Tremont building office of George Folsom. The work, depicting two peasant children carrying a girl, will hang in Robinson Seminary hall.

Elizabeth Gardner Bouguereau Paris Exeter N. H George ©. Folsom Tremont Europe

Peary's Wife Awaits Windward Voyage at St Denis

Mrs Peary wife of the Arctic explorer waits at the St Denis Hotel for the Windward sailing next Monday to bring back the gallant naval officer She travels with her young daughter Marie The girl has bought piney pong sets and plans to teach the game to Esquimaux children on the voyage

New York

Denied by Ryan on Hocking Valley and Pere Marquette

Thomas F. Ryan, a major stockholder in both lines, stated there will be no consolidation with the Pere Marquette. He cited the Hocking Valley as a north south road with satisfactory connections and warned that stock ownership seeking extensions could divert traffic. He aligned with Nathaniel Thayer of Boston, who likewise opposes a merger.

Hocking Valley Pere Marquette New York Thomas F. Ryan Hocking Valley Railroad Nathaniel Thayer Boston

Quebec Officers Reoccupy Cauteau Frontenac Front in Sheriff Quarters

By permission of the sheriff Colonel Gaynor and Captain Green have again taken up quarters in the Caeteau Frontenac. Prisoners remain under sheriff charge and detectives have been posted to watch them.

Quebec P. Q Colonel Gaynor Captain Green Caeteau Frontenac

Chelsea man cleared in shooting gallery assault case

Martin J. Concannon was found not guilty and discharged in Chelsea police court yesterday on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge involving Miss Lizzie Deboe. The case stemmed from a shooting accident at a shooting gallery on Revere beach Saturday night where both were employed.

Martin J. Concannon Lizzie Deboe Chelsea Revere Beach

Mutual District Messenger Officers Elected in Boston

At yesterday's annual meeting in Boston of the Mutual District Messenger Company officers were elected Robert C. Clowry president Belvidere Brooks vice president DPD J Hern Boston general manager and Fred Brown Boston clerk and treasurer Clowry also serves as president of the Western Union Telegraph Company.

Mutual District Messenger Company of Boston Robert C. Clowry Belvidere Brooks DPD

Morgan admires Kaiser as Berlin crowds greet him

July 8 Berlin report describes J Pierpont Morgan arriving with a large party. He and daughter stroll Unter den Linden and view a Lustige Blatter cartoon of him over a map of America. Morgan declines to comment on the Kaiser, calling him courteous and a great man.

Berlin J. Pierpont Morgan Morgan Unter den Linden America England Germany Mr. Morgan Kiel Clement Griscom Rodman Griscom P. A. B. Widener W. L. Elkins Kaiser

Edoward Doherty to Speak on The Duty of Democrats Tonight

B Edoward Doherty the single taxer will air in Sullivan square Charlestown this evening at 8 o clock on The Duty of Democrats.

Edoward Doherty Sullivan Square Charlestown

Fortunate Ambergris Find Aboard Schooner John M Keen

The schooner John M Keen bound for T wharfs docks a large catch of swordfish and about 40 pounds of ambergris believed worth around 20000. Captain Everett Doughty of the Samoset reports the find from the grounds while Captain Merton Hutchins claims a prior Ambergris float. Ambergris used in perfumery sells high and local traders note swordfish landings and low sale prices per pound as the fleet brings in more totals.

John M. Keen Keen Everett Doughty Samoset Merton Hutchins Hutchins Eva Mildred Sarah C Lynn Quartette

Water Front Scenes Show Busy Wharf and New Ship News

Warm day at the wharf with a large fleet and active trade. Vessels from small sloops to steampowered ships bring mackerel and swordfish and buyers pay 13 cents for fresh fish. The Alice M Jacobs delivered 20 000 mackerel and 150 barrels salt. crew to share 90 dollars per man. The Thomas W Lawson launch is noted at Quincy with a press boat provided by the Peter B Bradley. A new Iowa seven mast steamer of the Warren line is described as the port’s finest freighter, replacing the Bay State in European trade. The Mystic coal pier disruption leaves no vessels discharging coal at noon. The James W Pierce, George W Wells, and other ships arrive with a large fleet, while Commodore Samuel Walters is highlighted for commanding the new Town.

Alice M. Jacobs Georges Gloucester Nettie Franklin Mattakeesett Everett Pierce Julia Costa Isaac Collins Allen H. Jones Mary G. Powers Frances Whalen Seconnet Joseph Cromwell Frank Monroe Jen Fox Alice M. Gurthrie Helen B. Thomas Mary T. Fallon Lear C Haddock Thomas W. Lawson Quincy Harland & Wolff Belfast Irc Warren Line Bay State Iowa Charlestown Liverpool Sachem Sagamore Michigan Kansas Samuel Walters Cane Race Commodore Trin Tht Post Pier 6 Boston Hoosac Tunnel Owen Old Town Mystic Wharf Mystic River F. G. French Southwester George W. Wells Prescott Palmer Wells Philadelphia Reedy Island James W. Pierce Vail Lavinia Campbell Collins W. Walton T. Herbert Taft David Baird Lucinda Sutton Peter B. Bradley Fore River Engine and Iron Works Long Wharf State Street

Wells and Crowley brothers launch seven master schooner

Last night arrived from Philadelphia site and Captain Harding crew, enabling the Wells to be launched. The vessel, owned in part by Captains John G. and Arthur Crowley, will likely not secure coal cargo soon as demand wanes. Crowley brothers pioneered the six masted achooner type. Wells precedes Eleanor A. Percy, which lies off East Boston awaiting profitable coal charter amid port delays.

Philadelsite Harding John G Arthur Crowley Wells Crowley Brothers Eleanor A. Percy Boston Admiral Farragut Robert H. Fraser American Michael O. O’brien New York Farragut Admiral Schley Jamaics Cumberland Joseph Colby Assyria Schlaefken Hamburg Boulogne Halifax Mystic Pier Pantooset A. S. Bigelow Talifax N. S Newfoundland Cape Breton Corkum

Shipping News Miniature Almanac July 9

A bustling maritime brief lists sun and moon times, high tides, and recent arrivals and clearrings. Steamers from Hamburg, Jamaica, and Baltimore bring cargoes of sugar and goods while ships from Philadelphia and New York set sail or clear for destinations such as Pictou, Portland, and Saint John.

Assyria Ger Schlaefke Hamburg Halifax N. S Yester Souter Cardenas Cuba Schley Jensen Port Antonio Jam Bennett Olsen Puerto Plata Prince George McKinnon Boston Stanwood Yarmouth Nantucket March Baltimore Norfolk H. F. Dimock Baker New York Penobscot Marr Bath Bangor Arey Tingley Dennison Portland Cape Ann Godfrey City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Francis A. Rice McLain Port Maitland Southern Cross Hares Windsor Freddie A. Higgins Ingalls Grand Mahan N. B Domain Harding Collins W. Walton Wolfe Philadelphia John Twohy Stenbergon Newport News Sarah Potter Hatfield South Amboy Lavolta Whittaker Eddyville Glendv Burke Jersey City Sadie A Kimball Burns Dover N. H F. A. Smith Barnes Newburyport Hector Pictou Saxonia Queenstown Liverpool Coneuelo Hull Eng Hawkesbury Charlottetown P. KE Siggen Sydney Kershaw Nrfolk Parthian Charleston Jacksonville H. M Whitney Admiral Farragut Barkentine Stephen G. Hart Brunswik Edward EB. Barry Clarence H. Venner Clark’s Cove Norfolk Va Cora Thorne’s Cove Maple Leaf Advocate Neva Bear River Ella Jennie Grand Harbor Grand Manan Moosotis C. B Lula Millbridge Marion Millville N. J W. H. Parkins

Teachers Teach Religion in Philippine Schools Sparks Complaints

Complaints reach Acting Governor Wright alleging Philippine teachers attempt to persuade Catholic children to embrace Protestantism. Government cautions that official policy prohibits religious instruction in schools and orders steps to stop such practices.

War Department Philippines Wright

Beach program aids children at South Boston facility

The Bathmission provides full supplies and pairs for children at the women's beach on K street, South Boston. A new feature brings hot water for mothers with babies. A special director oversees the children to assist their recreation.

Women's Beach K_ street Boston

Police arrest two men in illegal liquor sales raid

Nant Et police report arrest of Joe Lan Non and John Lewis after raiding cottages at the foot of Atlantic Mill and Surffire Sunday night. Both are charged with illegal liquor sales and are free on bail awaiting further action.

Nant ET Joe Lan Non Atlantic Mill John Lewis Surffire

Treasury crops and money demand update from the year

The report notes continued pressure on money demand and a larger transfer total this year. Since January 1 about $5,000,009 has been transferred, compared with $3,000,000 in the same period last year, with Treasury crops and new pie prospects influencing the figures.

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