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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1905

Page

8

Market Dips After Amalgamated Report Amid Choppy Trading

Stock action opened firm then slipped on profit taking led by Amalgamated Copper. United States Steel preferred boosted sentiment while Ontario & Western drew interest on dividend rumors. Traders debated Amalgamated results and pool rumors as bonds and money markets stayed uneven and clearing figures showed activity.

Wall Street Amalgamated Copper United States Steel Preferred Uwn Ontario & Western New York Central New York New Haven & Hartford Amalgamated United States San Francisco Boston

Body found in Mohawk River may be Cam bridge merchant

A body found in the Mohawk River at Cohoes is believed to be Dennis A. McCloskey, the wealthy Cambridge merchant missing since May 27. Descriptions match the partner M. J. Harty’s account and details from coroner William C. Baxter. McCloskey had lived at Sagamore Hill Nantasket and recently suffered stock losses.

Mohawk Cohoes N. Y Dennis A. Mc Closkey Cambridge M. J. Harty McCloskey Pierce William C. Baxter Watervilet Boston Mr. Harty Derby Hat. Mr. Harty Also Says That McCloskey Bought Clothing At Shuman’s Posner’s Harty Protective Order of Elks Sagamore Hill Nantasket

Local Market Quiet as Amalgamated Jump Grants Gains

The local market was quiet with Amalgamated rising 11-4 to 84 1-4 early, then easing after Copper Range and others fell on a company statement. Dividends were declared by Copper Range and St Louis San Francisco, with book closings and record dates announced.

Amalgamated Centennial Osceola Utah United States Tamarack and Wolverine Calumet & Hecla Greene Consolidated Isle Royale Massachusetts Gas United Fruit Mining and Stock Exchange Guanajuato North Butte Pioneer Lynn Utah Apex St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company New York Stock Exchange

Bond prices steady on June day with mixed yields

New York bonds posted varied results on Saturday June 3 with rates for many rails and utilities steady near previous levels. Notable issues include Mexico Central 4s at 76 and Penn 3 1/2s at 101 while St Louis 5s sit at 116 and Sea A L 4s at 86.

N.r N.c Atch G’s C.b&q C.ri& P CCC Erie P New York M, K N&w Penn c Sou Ry Tex Pac T.stl&w UN Pace Inate US Steel 2d Wabash West Md W&l E Amalgamated Copper Amer Car & Cem Amer Mhide & Lea Amer Locomotive Amer Smelting & Refug Amer Sugar Amer Tobacco Anaconda Mining Co Atchison Do Atlantic Coast Line Rae Aee & Ohio Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Central of New Jersey Chesapeake & Ee Chicago & Alton Chicago Great Western Chicago & Northwestern Mil & St Paul Il C. C St. Louis Colorado den & Rio Grande Erle Ee Hocking Alley Illinois Central International Pa Louisville & Nashville Metropolitan St Ry Minn St Paul Missouri Pacific Mine Kan& Tex Ee National New York Central New York, Ont & West Norfolk & Western North American Eee Northern Pacific Pacific Mail Pennsylvania People’ S Gas Teel Republic Rock Island Co Ado St Louis Southwest Ofouthern Pacific Bet Southern Railway Tennessee Coal & Iron Texas & Pacific Toledo St Louis

New York Stock Market Opens Strong Then Edges Higher

New York Consolidated June 5 The stock market opened strong with early gains but Amalgamated Copper weakness due to a $9 million surplus figure checked the advance. By noon the market firmed and by late trading prices were higher with a bull tilt, total sales 95,860 shares.

State Street Amalgamated Reading Union Pacific New York London Morgan, Hill, Gates Standard New York Consolidated W. B. Smith & Co Congress Street Amalgamated Copper American Sugar Atch Topeka & Santa Fe Brooklyn Rapid Transit Chicago Mil & St. Paul Erie Atenae Ceveese Louisville & Nashville Metropolitan St. Railway Missouri Pacific Seeeseeees Secae United States Steel Pennsylvania

Roosevelt receives equestrian statuette by Macmonnies

President Roosevelt was given a bronze equestrian statuette of himself as a Rough Rider by Miss Janet Scudder at the White House. Attending were Mrs. Roosevelt Admiral Dewey and Mr and Mrs Charles J Bonaparte. Roosevelt praised the gift and the artist’s work.

Washington Roosevelt Rough Riders Macmonnies White House Janet Scudder New York Luxembourg Paris Scudder Dewey Charles J. Bonaparte Gaudens

New Catholic Women's Club Formed in Wakefield

In Wakefield on June 5 a new Catholic women's club was formed in the old St. Joseph's church building. The club elected Mrs. Edward J. Gihon as president, wife of Colonel Gihon.

Wakefield St. Joseph's Parish Edward J. Gihon Gihon

Wakefield Catholic Club elects new officers

Mrs Edward J Gihon wife of Colonel Gihon on Governor's staff was elected president. Other officers include Mrs Lawrence J Kirke as vice president secretary Sadie Sliney Mrs John Glynn treasurer and directors Mrs James Hickey Mrs Michael Lane Nellie Do Gaffy Eleanor Maloney Julia Preston.

Edward J. Gihon Colonel Gihon Governor's Staff Wakefield Catholic Club Lawrence J. Kirke Sadie Sliney John Glynn James Hickey Michael Lane Nellie Do. Gaffy Eleanor Maloney Julia Preston

Living Whist Pleases East Boston Catholics

Under the East Boston Catholic Club, living whist was played in Lyceum Hall last night. The affair was a great success and attracted a pretty picture of evolutions. The first presentation a week ago was repeated due to its success. Proceeds go to the club’s charitable work.

East Boston Catholic Club Lyceum Hall

Chilian Editor Van Buren Arrives in Boston

Carlos Van Buren a wealth attorney from Valparaiso and kin of President Van Buren lands in Boston marking his first entry to U S shores aboard the United Fruit Company ship Admiral Farragut on a world tour. He estimated voyage costs may reach twenty five thousand dollars though he declines to confirm a final total.

Carlos van Buren Valparaiso South American Republic Martin van Buren Boston Uncle Sam United Fruit Company Admiral Farragut

Mr Van Buren the $25 000 tourist travels from Kingston

Mr Van Buren, the Kingston born traveler dubbed the $25 000 tourist, rejects fear of large expenses as he lounges at the Hotel Touraine in Boston. He toured the city and suburbs by auto, praising Bostonians for enterprise and comparing South American beauty to Chilean women. He also expressed admiration for President Roosevelt as a strong leader.

Boston Roosevelt Chili

Unions Yield to President Eliot Over Debate Publication Label

Boston Allied Printing Trades Council agreed to no objection to printing the Foster Eliot Fan hall debate without the union label. Union printers will handle the work while President Eliot refuses the label for the joint publication.

Boston Allied Printing Trades Council Foster

Labor union actions and elections in Greater Boston area

Labor notes cover nominations in Sheet Metal Workers' Union 17 including John J. Hynes and others, plans to organize all shops in Greater Boston within ten weeks, and five new applicants admitted. Reports of new state branches, officers elected in Building Laborers’ unions, and various union activities across Boston area including car drivers strike support and fundraisers.

Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17 John J. Hynes Frank K. Faulkner Louis Z. Harrington Edward F. X. McCarthy Herbert O. Morton John K. Kennedy Greater Boston Northampton Springfield Cambridge Newton International Building Laborers’ Union Michael Sullivan Antonio Scagaliarno Patrick Nagle Michael C. Sullivan Arthur W. Clark Boston Grocery and Provision Clerks’ Union Carpenters’ Union 33 Gustav Theimer Chicago Amalgamated Glass Workers’ Union United States Canada Fred J. Kneeland Painters’ Union 11 Robert A. Callahan Bartenders’ Union 77 P. A. Daley Carriage and Cab Drivers’ Union Boston Central Labor Union Metal Polishers’ Union Knights of Labor

Chicago Grain Quotations and Wheat Market Outlook

Ennis and Stoppani report: Southwest wheat markets attracted attention while prices trend lower amid a bearish outlook. Corn prospects are favorable for holding or advancing prices supported by speculative interest. Chicago July wheat options show puts at 86 percent and calls at 88 percent.

Chicago Ennis & Stoppani Chicago Board of Trade State Mutual Building CGC I AG Southwest Minneapolis

McGraw Wins Court Battle Over National League Fine

Judge Sheldon blocks $150 fine and 15 day suspension for John McGraw, halting enforcement against him. McGraw appears in uniform as Brush and Pulliam spar over Fleischmann and Brush amendments, with Barney Dreyfuss to decide next steps. Pulliam issues a lengthy statement defending the league’s disciplinary rules and procedures.

Barney Dreyfuss Sheldon Pulliam McGraw New York Brush Post Judge Sheldon John McGraw New York Ball Club National League Fleischmann W. C. Temple Pittsburg Penn League Messrs Charles M. Sherman James F. Bacon Tremont Harry C. Pulliam

Murray’s stunning catch decided a New Bedford game

In a dramatic late play Miah Murray halted a bases loaded foul by leaping over the railing to grab the ball, sparking cheers as his team scored all runs before he bowed to the stand. The tale frames youth versus experience in baseball, with Stone’s early St Louis form noted as a contrast to Burkett’s class.

Miah Murray Harry Pulliam Pulliam Frank Bancroft New Bedford Murray Boston Collins St. Louis George Stone Taylor Stone Jesse Burkett Burkett Dr. Osler Huntington Avenue

Brighton man loses 250 dollars after aiding stranger

Michael Lucas of 39 Market Street Brighton lent a night’s shelter to a stranger who claimed to be homeless. The man vanished in the night with 250 dollars hidden in a pillow slip.

Michael Lucas Market Street Brighton Lucas

Daniel O Connell Will Gifts 100 to Several Boston Charities

The will of Daniel O Connell of Boston was filed in Suffolk County Probate Court. He leaves 100 to each of several institutions including Little Sisters of the Poor in Roxbury and Somerville, Home for Destitute Catholic Children, Working Boys Home Boston, Mission Church Roxbury, St Gerard Chapel, Holy Ghost Hospital for Incurables Cambridge, House of the Angel Guardian Roxbury, and Home for Industrious Boys Philadelphia. May 27 1905 is the date. Elien E Sullivan named sole executrix.

Daniel O’connell Daniel O’connell Boston Suffolk County Little Sisters of the Poor Roxbury Somerville Harrison Avenue Working Boys Mission Church St. Gerard Chapel Holy Ghost Hospital Cambridge House of the Angel Guardian

Douglas Wins Decision in Eight Round Bout at Gloucester

Fred Douglas of Savannah won a decision over Blink McCloskey of Philadelphia in an eight round Gloucester A. C. match. McCloskey, with a sprained left wrist and a stomach illness, fought bravely as Douglas blocked most attacks and won by points after a rough, wrestling heavy bout.

Gloucester Fred Douglas Savannah Blink McCloskey Philadelphia Gloucester A. C McCloskey Arthur Cote Douglas Fred John A. Sullivan Magnolia Billy Keefe Lawrence Kid Bridges Young McDonald

Eclectic Physicians to Meet in Montpelier Vermont

The 11th annual meeting of the New England Eclectic Medical Association will be held in Montpelier Vermont with about a score of Boston and Massachusetts doctors reading papers. Dr Albert H Flower will discuss Cancer treatment. Other papers cover Heat and Cold therapeutics Electricity in treatment and women's diseases. Dr Sylvina A Abbott secretary will present on women’s illnesses. Dr Alexander Wilder of Newark is a noted delegate and aged 84, cited as father of eclectism in America.

Eclectic Montpelier New England Eclectic Medical Association Boston Massachusetts Albert H. Flower St. Botolph Street C. Gilbert Percival John Fraser Barbrick M. D Sylvina A. Abbott Tat Iton Alexander Wilder Newark N. S America

Norumbega Park Week Two Opens With Large Crowd

Norumbega Park on the Charles reports one of its largest crowds this season as daily band concerts debut from 12 30 to 8 p m in the music court. Mullaly's Band performs and the chalet of wonders shows new electrical novelties in expanded space. Vaudeville at 3 30 and 8 p m features Allison and Allison in Minnie from Minnesota, Troubador Four, Anderson and Goines, Zara and Stetson, LaNole brothers, and the domograph with new pictures.

Norumbega Park The Charles Mullaly Mrs. Allison Minnie Minnesota Troubador Four Anderson and Goines Zara Stetson LaNole Brothers

Cambridge Junk Licenses Limit Proposed By City Committee

The Cambridge Committee on Licenses will report to the Board of Aldermen tonight in favor of capping junk licenses at 60. The move aims to curb overproliferation and regulate permit issuance.

Cambridge City Council Board of Aldermen

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M’closkey the Amalgamated Statement Amalgamated Company Standard Oil Lawson Rogers Washoe Company Amalgamated Copper Company Jersey City Washoe Copper Co Amalgamated Companies Rio Tinto Company Hardy Dennis F. M’closkey dEx Santa Fe Shannop Tamarack Trinity Pend Os United Cop United Fru United Shoe US Steel Victoria West End Land West Ome St Ry Westinghouse Wolverine Curtis Sederquist Bankers New York Consolidated Stock Exchange Missouri, Kansas Texas Congress St Broadway Ani RK Ennis & Stops Broad ST New N.Y Greene Consolidated Copper Co Broad Street Comany B. Tustin Central Vt Allouez Sugar Bane Tel & Tel Top & S Fr Atlantic Bingham aBoston Albany Maine General Electric Guanajuato Mae Isle Royale Rhode Island NEW Catholic Women’s Club East Boston Chilian Chillan Pres. Eliot LABOR M’graw the World OF Sport Gus Guerrero Madison Square Garden Guerrero VIA Ion St.louis Willard Massey FF & P Washington St Mass
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