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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1903

Page

6

Early Strength and Late Reversals Hit Stock Market

Wall Street opened with strength from the prior day’s failures and a hopeful outlook. Gains faded late as leaders like New York Central and Atchison pulled back, while speculative buying persisted in coalers and rail shares. Amalgamated and copper issues rose, with analysts noting potential small-firm suspensions and a cautious outlook for further market strength.

Wall Street New York Central Pennsylvania Atchison Union Pacific Talbot J. Taylor & Co Southern Pacific Evansville & Terre Haute Colorado Fuel Utah Iron Company Boston New York Call Mone SC Ciseiveesce Paraan Exchanges Porignccs State Street Lawson Amalgamated Calumet Bingham Centennial Franklin Isle Royale Mohawk Osceola Parrot Utah Wolverine Allouez Daly-West Mass Old Dominion Shannon Trinity U. S Victoria Mining Winona American Telephone New England Massachusetts Massachusetts Electric American Woolen Massachusetts Gas Common Massachusetts Electric Common Boston Elevated Fitchburg Pere Marquette London Copper Range Sugar Baltic

Luce Defends Caucus Hours In Boston Election Plan

Representative Luce of Somerville endorses the Luce caucus act and the 6 am to 4 pm caucus hours in Boston. He argues early voting reduces fraud, aids results, and reflects city conditions while noting suburban Republicans and downtown Democrats share concerns about turnout and working hours. Other cities may set noon to 9 pm, with Boston leading the change.

Luce Somerville Boston Baltimore Commonwealth Fall River Lowell Lynn

Gate tender Cleary Held for Grand Jury

James F. Cleary gatetender at the Freeport street crossing Dorchester was arraigned on manslaughter charges after a July 4 accident in which a wagon of the Boston protective department was struck by a train and Driver Duffy was killed. He pleaded not guilty waived examination and was held in 500 dollars bonds for the grand jury. Counsel John F. Cusick appeared.

James F. Cleary Freeport Street Dorchester Boston Protective Department Duffy Churchill John F. Cusick

Miss Ella May Clemmons Opens Catholic School for Chinese and Japanese

Miss Ella May Clemmons sister of Mrs How ard Gould opens St Ann s School in San Francisco Chinese district the first Catholic Sunday school for Chinese and Japanese here besides a weekday kindergarten tied to religious instruction in the new venture

San Francisco Cal Ella May Clemmons Howard Gould St. Ann’s School

Dividend of $1.50 per share declared by company

William R. Driver, treasurer, announces a cash dividend of $1.50 per share to stockholders of record at the close of business July 31, 1903. The transfer books will close August 1 and reopen August 14, 1903. Dividend payable Saturday August 15, 1903. July 22, 1903.

William R. Driver

Boston Market Bon ts Ex Dividends and Holdings Report

Listing shows ex dividend status and rights. Total sales include listed stocks 28762 shares rights 10807 bonds 47000 unlisted stocks 20512 shares. Installment payments and assessments noted.

Relief Steamer Fails to Reach Blue Nile Expedition

Mail from Addis Ababa dated July 5 reports the expedition led by W N MacMillan of St Louis to map the Blue Nile for a trade route to the Mediterranean was abandoned. A British relief attempt from Khartoum reached Roseires but failed due to very low water. Isidor Morse, son of the late Leopold Morse of Boston, accompanied MacMillan.

Marseilles Addis Abeba W. N. MacMillan St. Louis Blue Nile Mediterranean Khartoum Roseises Sennar Isidor Morse Leopold Morse Boston Mr. MacMillan

Castoria Advices for Child Health This Spring

Parents seek the best remedy as children recover from a harsh winter. Castoria is touted by physicians and fathers of large families as a safe, vegetable preparation that aids digestion and sleep without narcotics. Medical journals warn against harmful tonics and endorse Castoria for gentle, lasting relief in children.

Charles H. Fletcher William S. McCann Omaha Neb Castorra Castoria Dr. McCann Hall Journal of Health

Swiss Flag Unfurled Aboard New Brunswick Harbor Sailing

A 10 30 a m excursion of the steamer New Brunswick from Battery Street marks a patriotic event with the first Swiss flag to be ceremoniously unfurled in Massachusetts Bay. Caspar Berry, Boston’s notable Swiss-born citizen, will help raise the flag as Swiss and city groups attend. Meals are available on the boat and the public is invited. Tickets cost 75 cents with a return around 6 p m weather permitting.

New Brunswick Battery Street Massachusetts Bay Caspar Berry Boston

William H. May Dies at Pawtucket Brain Fever

William H. May aged 41, superintendent at Blake Manufacturing Company in Fast Cambridge, Massachusetts, died at his home in Pawtucket today after a three week illness. He was well known among New England foundrymen. He leaves a widow and five children.

Pawtucket William H. May Blake Manufacturing Company Cambridge Mass New England

Hull Old Home Week Draws Crowds at Nantasket Beach

The Hull Old Home Week celebration opens and attracts large crowds to Nantasket Beach and Nantasket Point. Steamboat service from the Bay Line Wharf at 400 Atlantic Avenue runs nearly hourly, offering a comfortable and inexpensive way to reach event sites during the week.

Hull Nantasket Point Ellery H. Clark W. D. Eaton Amherst College New England James J. Haley Dummer Cheorgetown College Joseph A. Riely University Georgetown Bartholomew Sullivan Walter I P. Hubbard Richard M. Walsh Harvard College Yale Geo. A. Neville St. Joseph A. A Cambridge Wharf Atlantic Ag Pr. M Hull & Boston

Moran Beaten by Walthour at Revere Track

Bobby Walthour, the Southern flyer, defeated Jimmy Moran by a mile and a half on the Revere cycle track despite Moran’s fast start. Walthour led from the first mile, faced a protest over pacing, and finished 19 laps ahead as Moran crashed but remained uninjured. Open 10-mile race and one-mile handicap results noted with multiple riders and times.

Bobby Walthour Revere Jimmy Moran Moran Chelsea Walthour Tenzler Schultz Bob Schultz Bill Tenzler MacLean Fred White M. T. Dove Adam Beyerman Beyerman J. J. McKinnon GO. L. Kimball L. A. Stoughton Stoughton Kimball A. B Ralph Wyatt E. L. Collins Matt Downey J. 8. Grant

Sermon Honors Pope Leo XIII at Cathedral

A cathedral sermon lauds Pope Leo XIII as a great modern leader and virtuous pope. The text praises his intellect, universality, and devotion, noting his aim to do good and teach by example. An extraordinary ceremony followed, granting five absolutions in a rare service.

Leo XIII Leo Christ Peter

Pope Leo XIII praised for unity and reform impact

A tribute lauds Pope Leo XIII for unifying the world through calm, principled leadership. His charitable work spans labor, Christendom reunion, and global outreach while his pontifical rites featured elaborate ceremonial rites and haute music with Thomas J. Hurley as soloist.

Portland Mourns Pope Leo in Cathedral Memorial Mass

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland Maine hosted a requiem for the late Pope Leo with a distinguished attendance. Governor Hill and staff, Captain Parker of the U.S. Army, and British vice consul John B Keating attended in full regalia. Protestants filled the house alongside Catholics as Bishop O Connell delivered an emotional tribute reflecting his personal connection to the pontiff. The service drew Maine church leaders, convent nuns, and the diocese officials amid a packed, reverent scene.

Portland Maine O'Connell

Happy honeymoon funded by Webster’s bankrupt sale

A letter from Harry bragging of saving $500 and furnishing a new home at half price from Frank E. Freeze’s bankrupt sale of Webster, Cook & Co. furniture at 1 to 9 Washington Street. The note praises reliability and urges friends to shop the sale for extra honeymoon funds.

Penelope Frank E. Freeze Webster, Cook & Co Washington Street Harry

Wolf's Clothier Adopts Dramatic Price Breaks

Before relocating to the new wing at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets, Wolf's My Clothier offers steep price concessions. A large, eager crowd has formed to take advantage of the sale as the store nears completion.

Wolf's Hanover and Portland Streets

Newport Excursion Train From South Station July 30

On Thursday next July 30 a special train will depart South Station at 9 30 a m arriving Back Bay 9 34 am via the New York New Haven Hartford line. Tickets are limited and priced at one dollar for the round trip.

South Station Back Bay New York New Haven,& Hartford Railroad

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