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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1905
Page
8
New Orleans experiences a major yellow fever scare with fears that quarantine rules could harm trade. Health Officer Kohnke reports fever cases in a congested foreign area, vigorous disinfection, and efforts by mayoral and state health leaders to prevent spread and eradicate the infection.
Two cabin passengers from the steamer Finance, C. A. Shaw and J. J. Whalen, were observed on Hoffman Island for fever precaution after arriving from Colon. No other illness aboard. the ship proceeded to its pier carrying 29 passengers including six Ishmian Canal Company employees and the body of George H. Harper.
Roswell New Mexico July 23 former congressman Jerry Simpson known as Lockless Jerry is gravely ill at his home with a ruptured blood vessel in the heart and death may come at any moment as he remains dangerously ill.
A Cambridge reader argues that fraternal life policies mislead buyers by promising lifelong coverage at low cost. The writer contrasts fraternal schemes with fire insurance, noting term limits and rising premiums in the latter. He warns young buyers against overestimating benefits and highlights the premium-payout imbalance over decades.
A Brockton reader asks what percent of interest the borrower paid on a $100 loan with $5 monthly payments plus $1 monthly interest. Principal repaid in 20 months, total interest paid $20, asking for the average rate over the loan period.
A Dorchester reader requests restitution to Trinity stockholders or a working smelter for the Trinity mine. He cites Mr Lawson’s St Paul speech claiming he made millions and intends to return money to the people, noting years of market focus without investor returns.
Last week showed an irregular stock market with heat dampening activity. Dividend increases by Illinois Central Union Pacific and Amalgamated did not lift prices, and profit taking prevailed by week end. Copper shares showed activity in Boston while New York markets weakened. notes on money demand, international funds, and potential inflation framed the outlook.
The Amal gamated Copper Company in New York declares a dividend of one and one quarter percent payable August 28 1905 to stockholders of record at 6 o'clock p m July 27 1905. Transfer books close 4 o'clock p m July 27 1905 and reopen 10 o'clock a m August 14 1905. A W Melin secretary and treasurer.
The Collins team may clash with the Boston Nationals in a post season series for the Boston championship. Fred Tenney's crew express enthusiasm to face the Americans led by John I Taylor's pets. Nationals and Collins seek the matchup amid high fan interest and potential games against Cy Young and Victor Willis if form holds. Owner Taylor wired to the Post denying a pennant loss and signaling plans to meet the New York Giants this fall.
Pasadena hosts a large reception for May Sutton, the 18 year old world tennis champion who returns from England after defeating Helen Homans and Moore to claim the title. Her skill draws crowds at Crescent Club as she defeats Frank Belden, and tennis prowess runs in her family with three sisters also strong players.
The Revere track will host a 40 mile team pace race next Saturday following a successful 20 mile heat. Teams Caldwell Moran and Bedell Mettling will compete in four heats with pacing from Hugh MacLean and Floyd McFarland, and a final 10 mile between heat winners plus a losers’ final.
London report details former boxing great George Dixon living hand to mouth after years of triumph. Once earning around $100000 for himself and his manager, Dixon now depends on friends and minimal purses. He recounts help from Tim Sullivan and hopes for a boost to regain footing.
A Boston National player defends Collins and explains Boston Americans fell short this season. He cites strong rivals Cleveland Philadelphia and Chicago, plus loss of hitting and arm troubles, saying it's not Collins fault and that Boston cannot acquire all star players.
Armbruster posts a .333 average over three games after three hits in a Cleveland match last week. Chick Stahl leads regulars with a .270 mark as Freeman wins daily players with a .986 fielding percentage.Abbaticchin and Captain Tenney show strong hitting averages with .288 and .279 respectively. Moran raises fielding average to .982 on solid defense.
In New York on July 23 Proprier P H Roche of the Rossmore Hotel unveils auto poker for the Seventh avenue big chair delegation. The game assigns numbers to players and the best hand wins with hands like straight or full house, as five men test the method and Roche collects $5 total from participants.
A compiled list shows Chelsea, Highlands of Revere, Belvideres, U S R S Wabash, Richfield A C, Creoles of Everett, St Patrick s T A L Society, Cushing A A Norwood, Young Men s C A Society of Salem, Quincy, Mt Pleasant, Dunbar A A, Crescents of West Quincy, Warrens, Jog a Long A C and other groups posting availability for July 29 and late summer games. Contacts include H B Miskelly Revere. F J Casper Jamaica Plain. W T Coates Navy Yard Boston. E F McKenna Norwood. J J Quinn Roxbury. O Leighton Everett. P Timing Salem. W H Flynn Boston. A Bengtson Dorchester. Leo Shea Everett. Joe Howard Ward 17 Tammany Club. J O Sears Cambridge. Berry s Pharmacy West Quincy.
A July 23 blaze on Water street in Skowhegan, Maine, destroyed three business blocks, a dwelling, a blacksmith shop, and a barn. The $17,400 loss was largely insured. The fire started at the rear of a second story sale stable owned by L. W. Chase, origin unknown, and spread to nearby structures including F. P. Moore’s carriage repository and R. W. Brown’s brick block. The entire fire department battled the flames for over an hour.
In Philadelphia on July 23 William Holroyd 23 shot his wife Lillian 17 then killed himself. Neighbors say frequent quarrels in the last three weeks preceded the tragedy. He left a note for both sets of parents asking to be buried side by side.
A large crowd attended the Young Men's Hebrew Association event held yesterday at Westwood Park in Dedham. Refreshments and music provided the attractions as families and members gathered for the Chelsea group outing.
The notice outlines a racing plan with five races each day and no stake decisions on certain days. When no stake is set a single race carries $800, another $500, and the remaining three races $400 each in added terms.
A five story 43 49 Beverly street blaze triggered three alarms after 7 am as smoke poured from windows. The wood turning shop building in a dangerous district burned from the third floor through the roof with heavy damage expected. ownership by Adelaide Schelk and occupants including George H. Carter and others.
Gardner July 23 Jeremiah Ryan aged 56 reed maker drowned himself in Crystal Lake. A note found at the pond shore identified the deceased as Jeremiah Ryan 355 Pine street. A widow survives him.
Paris July 23 Jean Jacques Henner the distinguished painter died here this morning after a long illness. Born in Alsace in 1829 he studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and held membership in the Institute of France. He was a grand officer of the Legion of Honor.
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