Market Review and Outlook in Early 1900s
The week fostered clearer market optimism driven by crop reports and banker confidence. Prominent financiers like Speyer and Morgan spokesmen foresee improved conditions as favorable crop prospects, easy money, and a strong foreign trade statement support a broad revival in business. Rail rate hikes and reserve levels loom as potential market forces shaping prices.
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Wise
Judge Gary
United States Steel Corporation
James Speyer
Speyer & Co
Charles Steele
J. P. Morgan & Co
Henry Clews
Henry Clews & Co
John Claflin
H. B. Claflin & Co
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Harriman
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Bacon and Pie Breakfast War Splits Boston Clubset
Mrs. Ellen F Richards of MIT ignites a breakfast debate on cream with oatmeal extra plates and clean napkins versus simple fare like bacon and pie. Webster’s M M Wood defends bacon and pie while prominent clubwomen criticize them as indigestion risks and a sign of wealth influence.
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Mrs. Richards
Ellen F. Richards
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M. M. Wood
Webster
Mrs. Lehr Calls for Abolition of American Press
Paris July 19 Mrs. Harry Lehr told a French society woman she was glad to be in Europe and far from vulgar prying American newspapers She claimed Newport villa owners agree the U S press should be abolished and that Newport should admit only desirable rich people to entertain foreign nobility.
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Paris
Harry Lehr
Europe
Newport
United States
Plotting to Oust Zelaya Draws Central American Involvement
Central American leaders including Guatemala's Cabrera and El Salvador's Figueroa reportedly plotted Zelaya's downfall in Honduras Nicaragua charges against Salvador and Guatemala. The US Navy cruiser Albany moved to Amapala and fears of US intervention cooled belligerent sentiment as accusers claim neutrality.
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Panama
Honduras
Cabrera
Guatemala
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Figueroa
Salvador
Central American Court of Justice
Cartago
Costa Rica
United
All Serene at L Street Bath in South Boston
Peaceful scene at the L street baths South Boston as thousands visit despite prior agitation over management. Scattered thefts in men’s lockers had sparked concerns, and hot days strained locker and water space even as a 64 degree bath and an east wind persisted.
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L Street Baths
Boston
Fogbound Boston Harbor Causes Near-Collisions
Dense fog in Boston harbor delayed Boston-bound shipping for hours and risked several collisions. The Baltimore steamer Kershaw narrowly avoided striking a launch with a dozen men, saved by Second Officer E S Brooks who ordered the engines reversed as the vessel loomed over the panicked crew. Other launches also escaped harm as the fog lifted toward noon.
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Boston
Baltimore
Kershaw
E. S. Brooks
Brooks
Post
Denver Singer Marries Berlin Opera Artist
Miss Della Rogers of Denver announces her marriage to Gregor ae, a tenor with the Opera Comique of Berlin, following years of performing on European grand opera stages.
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Berlin
Della Rogers
Denver, Col
Gregor Ae
Opera Comique of
Debate on Politics Religion and Patriotism by Rev Page
The Dudley Street Baptist Church talk by Rev Charles L Page covers voter duty political life and public ethics. He argues grafters exist in and out of office and urges compulsory flag display and naturalization while opposing political caricature by law.
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Charles L. Page
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Page
Dear Nell and the Royal Marionettes at Wonder Land
The letter recalls visiting Wonder Land last night where Frank and the writer enjoyed the Royal Marionettes. They describe laughter during the long ride on the scenic railway and praise the Marionettes and the Show Beautiful Paradise before the railway ride.
Funeral for Brookline contractor Benjamin F Quimby
Funeral services for Benjamin Franklin Quimby a prominent Brookline contractor were held at his Chestnut Hill residence. He died at 59. son of Thomas C Quimby a Brookline settler. Services led by Rev Harry W Perkins. Burial at Walnut Hills Cemetery.
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Brookline
Benjamin Franklin Quimby
Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill
Quimby
Thomas C. Quimby
Harry W. Perkins
Episcopal Church
Walnut Hills Cemetery
Big Travel on the Plant Line to Nova Scotia
Provincial travel on the Plant Line reaches a high point as crowds fill Boston steamers bound for Nova Scotia. The Halifax voyage covers about 2 1/2 hours to Halifax with stops at Hawkesbury and Prince Edward Island, a six day round trip. Faster two or three day options depart Boston for Halifax aboard the A W Perry for a bargain ocean voyage.
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Boston
Adieus
Nova Scotia
Halifax
N. S
Hawkesbury
C. B
Prince Edward Island
A. W. Perry
Best Boston Quebec Rail Tour Departures and Return
The Boston and Maine and Grand Trunk railways offer a July 19 round trip from Boston to Quebec with through sleeper service via Portland and Quebec. Depart Boston 4 PM arrive Quebec 8 07 AM, return Quebec 7 PM arrive Boston 10 15 AM. Rate 13.45 dollars, tickets on sale July 18 19 20 and 21. Returning allowed to Aug 3 midnight. Inquiries E H Boynton 360 Washington St Boston.
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Butte Coalition
Eeseeeae Ih
He Zeit
Ee Cal & Fommrecsseesses
Michigan
Newhouse
Old Dominion
Santa Fe
Shannon
Eeeeeseaes
Utah Copper
Doria
Winonaeese
Ene Gy
Wolverine
Quebec
P. Q
Boston
Boston & Maine
Grand Trunk Railways
Portland
Grand Trunk
E. H. Boynton
Washington Street
Wrong public clocks scramble Boston traveler for 1 15 train
A stout man races through Boston streets chasing the 1 15 White Mountain train as public clocks misread time. Reporters compare city clocks from Old South Church to Federal Street, finding varied readings that fuel commuter nerves.
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Portland Street
Boston & Lowell
North Station
White Mountain
Post
Washington Observatory
Lloyd’s
Federal Street
Callaghan
Summer Street
Old State House
Quincy House
Hanover Street
Friend Street
Boston
Columbus Avenue
Baseball Kills Six in Pittsburg Area in Three Months
Baseball has caused six deaths in Pittsburg and nearby suburbs over the last three months, according to local reports.
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Pittsburg
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Beaver County
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A. D. F. Adams Commission
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Geston
Houghton & Dutton CO
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Romany Opera Company
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Laddie Cliff
Kelly and
Kent
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Bijou Dream
The
Boston Theatre
Tremont
Bowdoin
Tntre Moving Pictures
Colleen Bawn
Charlotte Unt
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Providence
Old Colony St. By. Co
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Connell & Burke
Adams House News Stand
Otis Wharf
Atlantic Ave
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Elegant Steamship Cape
Bay Line
Rowe’s Wharf
A. Moody
Uod
Plymouth
Betty "Alden
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AQWE
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