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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1901

Page

8

Market Report Shows Mixed Coppers and Dividend News

In New York trading Friday June 7 volume was light as professional activity dominated. Union Pacific fell on crop reports while Louisville & Nashville rose on speculative buying. Planters’ Compress surged on favorable Texas railroad hearing and a 75 cent dividend was declared by New England Metal Company payable June 10.

New York Union Pacific Louisville & Nashville Compress Charles Head & Co Texas New England Metal Company New Jersey Edward >. White White Boston News Bureau American Telephone and Telegraph Company Boston Crane Tower Giddings & Co Wheeling & Lake Erie Pennsylvania George Gould Chatham & Lebanon Valley Railroad W. Seward Webb Rutland Railroad Wiliam C. Roberts Roberts, Blair & Co Bennington Chatham N. Y

Be dae Bet ries over Boston trip from News Bureau

The fragment discusses a six week trip perhaps by train or road, mentioning Boston and a Boston News Bureau. It hints at a voyage or travel plan with cloud imagery and unclear details. Names and places are partially readable but specifics are missing.

Boston Market Summary of Daily Stock Prices

Boston on June 7 reports the highest and lowest sales and the closing bid and asked prices for the day. The data reflect trading activity across major securities, with figures showing the range of prices and final market quotes for today.

Boston

Combination Park Racing Tonight at Local Track

Tonight at Combination Park the season’s best racing includes two events at 2:31. Entries for the 2:31 class include Lyman Willie Mapes Tony G Ren Wilkes Todd Lumps Midget and Frazier. Runners named for the trot pace and running race are Boisterous Sir Garnet Flirtaway Jug and Reeve.

Combination Park Lyman Willie Mapes Tony G Ren Wilkes Todd Lumps Midget Frazier Boisterous Sir Garnet Flirtaway Jug Reeve

Newton Centre Golf Club Spring Cup Semifinals

On the Newton Centre Golf Club links the spring cup semi finals were played. W W Ra ted 1 A Harrington 3 up and 2 to go. Percy Gilbert defeated Frank Narvey 1 up 19 holes. The finals between Gilbert and Rand will be played next week.

Newton Centre Newton Newton Centre Golf Club W. W. Raated A. Harrington Pis Percy Gilbert Frank Narvey Gilbert Rand

Fire guts Men s Sick Ward at Newton Hospital

Newton June 8 Fire tore through the Thayer ward at Newton Hospital on Washington Street just before 1 am. Thirty male patients were moved to safety by Miss McDowell and nurses with no injuries. Roof and furnishings of the ward were destroyed. adjoining areas and main building suffered damage with about 5000 dollars in losses.

Newton Newton Hospital Washington Street Newton Lower Falls Thayer Ward Rlif

Potowatomie Tribe Plans Voyage to Chicago

In Van Buren county Michigan a Potowatomie tribe secret pow wow at Hartford voted to sail for Chicago on June 2 led by Chief Isaac Quigno. They aim to invest the lake front and press their land claims, seeking recognition of their claims to Chicago area lands.

Detroit Mich Tribune St. Joseph van Bureh County Hartford Chicago Isaac Quigno Pottowatomies

Trade Improvement Reported By Bradstreet and Dun

Bradstreet and R G Dun & Co report improved trade conditions overall due to better weather and crop prospects. Textile demand rises while iron and steel stay quiet. failures in May show mixed trends with higher liabilities, and railroad earnings and bank clearings surge nationwide.

New York Bradstreet Middle States South West New England Far West Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati R. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade

Milkman Critchet accuses Clara Jones in hotel theft caper

John Wesley Critchet of East Boston claimed a wallet with 300 dollars vanished after a reunion at Marliave's Hotel Bosworth street. Clara Jones denied knowing him, was jailed overnight after a search found no money, and Critchet alleged a prior meeting. Authorities took them to Station 2 for questioning.

John Wesley Critchet Butaw Street Boston Critchet Marliave Bosworth Street Clara Jones Miss. Jones Mr. Critchet Miss Jones

Censor Bans Play The First Visit At Garrick Theatre

English censor prohibits production of The First Visit by Beverly Sitgreaves at the Garrick Theatre to begin Wednesday. English version of Une Visite de Noces by the younger Dumas blocked.

London Dumas Beverly Sitgreaves Garrick Theatre

Art Sims Stops Jack Hamilton in Ten Rounds

In Akron on June 7 Art Sims defeated Jack Hamilton by knockout in ten rounds. The bout drew seven hundred fans with Gus Gardner of Youngstown challenging the winner afterward. Hamilton boasted he could whip any man in his class.

Akron, O Art Sims Akron Jack Hamilton Seven Hundred Tone Gus Gardner Youngsrown Hamilton Sims

Corbett's Herald Co. declares 2 percent monthly stock dividend

The company announces a twelfth annual rate plus an extra one percent dividend this month making two cents per share for holders payable July 1 1901. On June 10 the check rises to two dollars per share with limited stock at one fifty per share. Checks payable to Corbett's Herald Co. 66 Weybosset Providence. Business founded twenty years ago. Loans offered on stock and interest accrues. Roger Williams Trust Co. Providence R. I.

Corbett’s Herald GO Weyhbosset St Providence Corbett’s Herald Co Roger Williams Trust C Providenos, R. F

Mrs McKinley Resting, No Change In Health

Washington June 7 Dr Rixey said Mrs McKinley is resting comfortably at the White House with no change in her condition since this morning. She has not gained or lost ground and shows no sign of improvement, his remarks followed by concerns about the heat and her low vitality.

Washington Rixey White House

Fire at Beach Co. dye works and warehouse in Hartford

The Hartford fire department battled a large blaze at Beach Co. dye works and chemical warehouse adjoining the gas works. Explosions occurred and authorities warned of possible disaster if the gas works exploded.

Hartford, Conn Beach & Co

Lawson Charter Controversy Over Independence Yacht

The New York Yacht Club debate centers on chartering the Independence to club members. Thomas W. Lawson argues conditions to defend the cup without surrendering ownership. letters between Lawson and Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard reveal tensions about chartering and control during the match. The Newport races loom with the Independence set to face the Constitution if allowed.

Challenge Committee Lawson New York Yacht Club Boston Lewis Cass Ledyard Toour Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard Thomas W. Lawson New York Thomas .W. Lawson Coittee Cemens R. Crowninshield Cype

Independence Yacht Narrowly Escapes Steering Failure

The Indépendence suffered a steering gear jam but survived a test that boosted confidence in the craft. A cracked iron band on the boom end was found by Billman and will be reinforced by adding a new band alongside the oil one. A larger screw is due today, with trials set for Monday.

Billman Haff

Memorable Day at Wellesley Lets Students Shape Rules

Wellesley College on June 7 1901 marked Tree Day with a new student government plan approved by the board of trustees. The senior and freshmen presided and the entire student body voted on rules except academic matters. A class tree was planted as part of celebrations amid rain and campus serenades.

Wellesley Wellesley College Hazard Alexander McKenzie Board of Pauline Adeline Durant Wellesley Student Government Association House Council Boston Catherine H. Dwight Margaret C. Mills Pearl B. Randall Eva Terry Eleanor M. Bennett Longfellow Pond Ruth Sours Sue Ainsile Sophos Mores Florence Hutsinpillar Rose

Herreshoff Works Duplicating Topmast Spreader Parts

At Herréshoff shops in Bristol R I June 7 a large amount of work is underway to duplicate the topmast and spreaders for the Constitution along with other small fittings. The aim is to provide contingencies for accidents aboard the frail craft to prevent delays. A near finished new topmast was inspected by Nat Herreshoff and Captain Rhodes. The main boom is lashed to the deck to prevent it from rolling overboard in rough harbor weather. The condemned plate removal from the mainmast is nearly complete.

Bristol Herréshoff Nat Herreshoff Rhodes

Machinist Assault Near Chelsea Leaves Louis Cohen Slain?

Louis Cohen a 47 year old machinist at Blake works says two unknown men followed him from the shop around 6 15 last evening and struck him near Vine street after Third street. He was knocked down and the assailants fled. Cohen and witnesses offer no further information.

Louis Cohen Chelsea Blake P E Works Cohen Works Stone Third Vine Street

Oscar Dearborn Brakeman Fatally Injured At North Union Yard

Oscar Dearborn aged 41 a longtime Boston and Maine brakeman was struck by a shifting engine at North Union station last night. His left leg was severed above the ankle and half of his right foot was cut off. He resided at 21 Vine Street Medford with his wife.

Oscar Dearborn Vine Street Medford Boston & Maine Road North Union Station

Lawson Faces New York Yacht Club Standstill

The New York Yacht Club presses Lawson toward unconditional surrender on their initial terms. No official word from Lawson, but friends expect a reply today. A charter to an individual member could force Independence into a trial race as a possible workaround. Over twenty Boston yachtsmen are NYC members, with F. H. Foster on the advisory board.

Thomas W. Lawson New York Yacht Club Mr. Lawson Lawson Boston N. Y. Y. C. Ce “Sone Ec Cs F. H. Foster Foster

Fireman Overcome by Heat at Cambridge Plant

Charles Donelan a fireman with the American Rubber Company Cambridge was overcome by heat while at work shortly after 6 pm. He was taken to the General Hospital for treatment.

Charles Donelan Poplar Street American Rubber Company Cambridge General Hospital

Lundin and Parker Meet In Notable Hartford Wrestling Night

Hjalmer Lundin of Hartford and Harvey Parker of Brockton faced off in two wrestling bouts. Lundin won the Greco Roman clash in 22 minutes and 32 seconds. In the longer match Parker triumphed with a hammer lock after 1 hour 27 minutes and 17 seconds, with the bout halted by lateness.

Hartford Conn Hjalmer Lundin Harvey Parker Brockton Mass Ciy Lundin Parker

Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

An advertisement urges relief from eczema and other skin diseases with Dean's Ointment sold at drug stores for 50 cents. It emphasizes gentle curing claims and accessibility for families.

Dean

Tufts Girls Form Union at Tufts College

Tufts College women students organize into a group named the Tufts College Association for Women Students Self-Government. The body acts as a union club or protective association but does not grant students lawmaking power. it signals to the faculty that self-government could be acceptable.

Meidford Tufts College Tufts College Association Tufts Ake Wellesley Association Sugzges

Pro sprint field shines at Revere Beach race card

A stellar lineup of pro riders meets in mile handicap and mile open at Revere Beach track with McFarland Cooper Moran Jacobson Wilson Hoyt and many stars from Boston Worcester and New Haven. The event features four prizes on a 25 mile base plus a 2 prize for leading each mile and a fierce Moran versus Jacobson chase in unpaced action amid a crowded amateur card.

New Revere Beach McFarland and Wenn Lester Wilson Frank Butler Floyd Krebs Watson Coleman Joe Downey J. J. Casey Worcester Major Taylor Robert Walthour Boston John King Harry C. Caldwell Charles Tindfield Arthur W. Ross Ben Munyzoe Otto Maya Frank Cadwell John Dubois W. E. Becker J. Pr. Jacobson Janes IF. Moran Hardy Downing Fred Hoyt Earl Stevens R. M. Alexander Joseph Aoreean Bst Moran Jacobson Mottling McCon Potter Jynn Dow Osgood Collins Hooper Eaton Howland van Cott Clyde Chase New Haven McLean Wilson Man McConnell Coleman T . Connell Teenom Moran Hoyt Elkes Harry Edwards Brockton R. Baxter Fall River John Williams Pleasant Street Pall River East Boston Fred Lewis Edward Nagel Fred Lumm Midnight Cavaliers Nantasket East Brookline Street Nelson Ginning Tom Linton O Binton Ant

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