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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
10
Stocks declined sharply as liquidity dried up amid coal strike fears and calls for government intervention. Amalgamated Copper slid to a new low on rumors of a mine fire, while copper and related miners showed mixed results. The market faced potential further downside unless demand or policy shifts stabilize prices.
Portland details a sharp preliminary hearing where Frank Ford described monthly payments to Deputy Charles A. Plummer for liquor protection. Ford said the payments allowed him to sell beer without harassment, and he testified about a statewide barter among saloon operators to secure deputy favors.
The piece notes strong factors supporting copper use amid low prices and expected South African peace. US consumption in 1901 ran about 14 000 to 15 000 tons monthly, with early 1902 at 18 200 tons monthly, reducing US stocks by 23 448 tons this year. A list of recent trades follows from the Boston Curb Exchange and Mining Exchange, including Bay State Gas, Eclipse Oil, International Rotary, and Suburban Electric among others.
Dividends paid 10 percent in 1900 and 17 percent in 1901. Anticipates 257 or more by October 1902. Life income from small investments in Mexican rubber and sugar cane plantations, literature and full particulars on application. Investment safe and sure. Address W A Morgan broker, Room 730, 63 State St Boston Mass.
Those interested in Mexican investments are invited to call for a conference on the Tuand Commissioner of a leading Mexican Railway. The notice promotes large mahogany and cedar tracts and lands suited for tropical agriculture at close prices. Call 7180 53 Stato st.
The Automatic Train Controller Company is incorporated under New Jersey law to commercialize a patented automatic railroad safety system. With 1 million dollars in common stock, the first allotment is offered at half par. Officers include J J McLean as president, Christopher A Shea as treasurer, and H A Herr as secretary. A working model is at 2% Broad Street New York.
Sports at St Pauls School in Concord New Hampshire closed with multiple events won by F C Thompson W Soule S P Whitehead P L Dole Q Thompson B Kib bey F O Thompson A Briggs A Jaeckel E G Kellogg L Kirkpatrick Delphians Old Hundred Isthmians M A Parker The day ended with a concert and reception.
Manchester faces Concord Nashua plays Lawrence Lowell meets Haverhill Fall River competes with Dover in today’s schedule.
In Lowell on June 6 the home team extended its win streak to eight by defeating Nashua. Labelle worked for the visitors while Bressler limited Nashua's offense. Sockalexis powered the attack with three two-baggers and Jabelle sat down batters without a strikeout or walk. The final score was not shown.
Volz allowed eight strikeouts while Ross fanned three. Ward handled passes and Ward also crossed the plate on a home run with Swander and Clark contributing in the mix. Attendance stood at 550 as the game ran two hours and twenty five minutes.
Lawrence edges Haverhill 3 to 1 as Coughlin held visitors to limited hits. Cameron turned in a solo double play, O Reilly starred in the field, and Conroy belted a home run with two stolen bases. Attendance 800 as Long allowed five strikeouts to Coughlin’s six.
Concord wins at Dover 6 to 4 after a fourth inning surge with three timely hits. Weddige made a highlight running one hand catch on a hot liner. O'Brien walked three and struck out two while Miran fanned three. Attendance 200.
In Fall River on June 5 Manchester defeated Fall River 6 to 3 in a highly charged game. Manager Hanley drew ire for decisions, players argued over calls, and in the seventh inning Rapp struck Ross with a ball causing a melee as police restored order.
Harvard selects its final eight with McGrew at stroke and Bancroft, Shuepruk, and Ayer in key positions. Foster anchors the four oar crew with Bullard Swift and James as reserves. two four oar crews set, listing Brownell Francis Derby Covel and Smith Phillips Greggs Covel.
The B A A has arranged a full field day at River side with Collins's First Regiment Band providing music. Activities include an exhibition shooting match at 1 pm, Pratt Hill ball game at 2:30 pm, lawn tennis pairs, fencing bouts led by Professor Pierre Pianelli, New England foil champion Mr Cabot, American foil champion Mr Parker, swimming exhibitions by Brookline club, and canoe events with various races starting through 4 pm.
Two Harvard varsity captains were elected last night M T Lightner of the track team and D P Penhallow of the lacrosse team Lightner is a top sprinter who placed second in the quarter and won the 220 at Mott Haven Penhallow a three year lacrosse player is regarded as one of the best in the country today.
On the Brae-Burn Golf Club course at West Newton the first round of the June Cup matches was played. H Hovey defeated G A Frost 3 up 1 to play in Class A F. P Perkins beat T B Lindray 5 up 4 to play in Class C H.
Cy Young starred for Boston in a 5 8 victory over Cleveland. The game featured two key moments as Young’s single which rolled under the scoreboard and a fourth inning rally secured the win. Cleveland’s only runs came in the fourth on Lajoie, Hickman and Bradley hits amid several tense plays.
Chicago outplayed Philadelphia in all phases and won 11 to 3 as 300 fans watched. Jones Green Seabell Griffith L Cross Seybold struck, Hartsell homered, Strang doubled and stole bases. Philadelphia left 6 men on base while Chicago left 5.
Baltimore loses the last game of the series to St Louis 7 to 6 in Baltimore Md. Powell replaced Reidy in the ninth and struck out two with three on base and one run needed to tie. Attendance 2645.
Uncle Scythe Young earns a twelfth win as Boston flips the ledger in Cleveland. Eason shows well but Buckenberger’s squad drops two to St. Louis. Rogers vows to press the war into Ohio as fans debate Young’s next loss and Lajoie’s salary dispute swirls in Pennsylvanian circles. Cincinnati meets Boston today amid rising fan discontent.
Somerville High defeated Cambridge Manual 16 to 6 on the Broadway grounds. Cambridge struggled at bat with five hits, and errors by their out fielders allowed Somerville to score. Three-base hit by Graham. multiple two-base hits and stolen bases noted. umpires were Irwin. time of game 2 hours 16 minutes. attendance 600.
Providence dominated three games against Boston rollers with top scorers Swift 297 Wallace 288 Jones 261 Vickers 290 Paar 286 leading to a team total, while Lantigua 25 Freeman 233 Joy 232 Sheafe 21 Harriman 267 paced Boston. Team strings hit 484 467 471 for Providence and 40¢ 417 427 for Boston.
In a team match at West Newton on the Prae Burn links Peele High defeated Arlington High by a four stroke margin. Arlington could not overcome Peele’s steady play as the teams clashed in the interscholastic series.
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