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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1903

Page

8

Active liquidation lowers prices on Wall Street stocks

Wall Street and Boston markets faced renewed active liquidation driving shares lower amid fears of labor troubles and crop conditions. Amalgamated rose late after a sharp early drop as traders anticipated next dividends, while readings on United States Mining and copper stocks showed varied strength. Bond markets remained unsettled with money rates near 2 percent as traders watched bear pressure in several issues.

Wall Street Atchison Reading Northwestern Chicago & Northwestern Northern Securities United States State Street Tune Amalgamated West Boston New York Sterling Exchange Wecrese Wes New York

Stock Market Roundup From Boston June Market Data

The Boston market lists the day's highest and lowest sales, with closing bids for today and Saturday. Key figures and brokers are noted, reflecting a cautious session with modest gains in blue chips and uneven activity across sectors.

Boston

Lakes and Streams of New England by Boston & Maine

Describes Maine New Hampshire and Vermont fishing regions with open season for bass trout and salmon. Highlights Belgrade Lakes Moosehead Sebago Rangeleys Grand Lake and more as prime spots. Encourages trips and offers descriptive books mailed from Boston for 4 cents in stamps.

Maine New Hampshire Vermont New England Boston & Maine Railroad Belgrade Lakes Grand Lake General Passenger Department Boston

City Officials Plan Inspection Of Fresh Pond Water System

At Mayor McNamee suggestion the Cambridge Water Board will inspect the system at Fresh Pond Weston and Stony Brook next Wednesday. About 50 city officials and newspaper men will attend. The Mayor asks for an inexpensive Woodland Park Hotel dinner and no alcohol.

McNamee Cambridge Water Board Fresh Pond Weston Stony Brook Woodland Park Hotel

Mac Donnell's Shirtwaists Highlight Summer Line in Boston

In Boston the Tremont Temple store showcases a superb summer shirtwaist collection. The firm is renowned among Hub ladies for superior design and materials, and a visit this week promises rewarding selections.

Boston MacDonnell Tremont Temple

Division 3 A O H Holds Monthly Meeting Banquet

Division 3 A O H held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday followed by a banquet and impromptu entertainment. Participants included Messrs McDonough of Division 69 Dignan of 29 Cosgrove of Division 53 and others. Griffin of Division 8 gave an address on Irish heroes and leaders including the Duke of Wellington two commodores Piarry and McDonough and General Phil Sheridan.

Messrs. McDonough Dignan Cosgrove Mr. Griffin Duke of Wellington Piarry McDonough Phil Sheridan

Gas Bill Before the Governor in Formal Hearing

Governor Bates held an informal hearing on the Boston gas consolidation bill with counsel for J. N. Doherty and gas interests represented by Widder, Peabody & Co., and Gaston, Snow & Saltonstall. Hearing was private. Governor’s decision expected by Thursday. Senator Nye protests senatorial courtesy after a bill on cottages at Rutland sanitarium passed without him present. In Senate actions, savings bank office bill passed and a general amendment to widows’ payments bill was sent to the House. House swiftly passed several measures while Senate lagged, taking about two hours to finish the calendar.

Bates Boston Fix Charles ©. Engstrom J. N. Doherty Robert O. Winsor Widder, Peabody & Co Snow Gaston, Snow & Saltonstall Singstrom Nye Ways and Means W. T. A. Fitzgerald Rutland Sanitarium Fitzgerald Senate Savings Bank Commissioners Dyar Suffolk Osgood Worcester Thelouse

Metamora sets fresh port record with 170400 pounds of fish

The Boston schooner Metamora led a record catch at T wharf, delivering 170,400 pounds of mixed fish from the Western Banks after three weeks at sea. The haul included 130,000 hake, 30,000 cask fish, 10,000 cod and 400 halibut. Skipper John Robbins sold 30,000 pounds hake at 1 1/4 cents and kept cod for potential higher prices.

T Wharf Boston Thomas McManus John Robbins Gloucester Thomas W. Knight Robert Arthur George H. Lubee Caviare Teresa Alice Juniata Galatea Dorothy Haddock Ingram T[luron North Latitude West Longitude Penobscot Boston & Maine East South Ferry Rosario Nonine Stevedore Thomas Mystic Pier Europe Lincoln’s Wharf Nahant Clyde Hner Jacksonville Frederick de Bary New York Michael O'Brien Ocean Taurus Boston Towboat Company Texas Batavia Triton Weehawken Forest Belle Thomas L. Parker J. H W. Rutter Charles F. Dannenberg Longwharf

Pioneers Gather for Fifth Annual Newspaper Circulation Meet

The National Association of Managers of Newspaper Circulation held its fifth annual convention at the Westminster Hotel in Boston. H J Fitzhardinge Berkeley chaired as about 150 members attended. Thomas Downey of the Boston Globe welcomed all and outlined a busy program. Afternoon papers covered technical topics, and a Boston outing included a theater visit to The Chinese Honeymoon at the Colonial Theatre. A group photo in Copley Square and a dinner at Bass Point were planned for the day, with many members accompanied by wives and families guided by Mrs. Thomas Downey.

National Association of Managers of Westminster Hotel H. J. Fitzhardinge Berkeley The Commercial Tribune of Cincinnati Thomas Downey Boston Globe Boston Boston Post Colonial Theatre Boston Playhouse Copley Square Bass Point

Taft replies to Miles report on famine in islands

Washington June 8 The War Department released Governor Tafts reply to Miles statements after his last year visit. Taft notes drought locusts and cattle loss from rinderpest, cites immunization needs for 10 000 carabao, says transports unlikely to help and 12 14 coast guard vessels can move rice, purchases rice in Oriens, and indicates famine danger not as severe as feared.

Washiington War Department Taft Miles Benquest Leutenant Oriens United States Islands Manila

Two Railroad Stations Robbed on Sunday Night

The Forest Avenue and Mattapan stations of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad were broken into Sunday night. Money drawers and slot machines were rifled, yielding only small sums at each station. The breaks are believed to be the work of boys.

Forest Avenue Mattapan New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Cleveland to Spend Early Summer Fishing at Tyringham

PITTSE ELD June 8 Grover Cleveland plans a quiet early summer at Tyringham Berkshire vicinity to fish trout while Brooks run low. He will occupy a comfortable house and may be joined by Mrs. Cleveland and the children. Cleveland, famed for trout and bass fishing, first fished Tyringham in 1891 and will follow Massachusetts fish laws. He will stay near Richard Watson Gilder, a fellow fisherman and neighbor.

Pittse Eld Grover Cleveland Tyringham Cleveland Massachusetts Richard Watson Gilder Mr. Gilder

Stately Wakiva Yacht Caps East Boston Arrival

The Wakiva, a newly arrived foreign built steam yacht, ties at 2 National dock in East Boston under Captain Spinney with an American crew. Built at Leith for Mr. Cox of Brookline Mass, she left Southampton 12 days ago and paused at Fayal and Province Town on the journey, like other Scotch built yachts with an overhanging bow and stern.

Leith Scotland Cox Brookline Mass Spinney National Dock Boston Southampton Provincetown

Shipping News Miniature Almanac June 9

Sun rises 4 07 a m sets 7 19 p m length of day 15 hours 12 minutes moon risen high water 11 15 p m arrived steamers Pinemore Colpitts Ant werp May 27 Turbin Knudson Sama Cuba with bananas to W W & Co etc Cleared steamers Turbin Sama Cuba Mora Louisburg C B Nantucket Baltimore via Norfolk Chattahoochee New York barkentine Stephen G Hart Waldoboro Me Waldare Gear River Katharine D Perry Clark's Cove Me Norfolk Va Alice Holbrook Kennebec Philadelphia Edna Donovan Elizabethport tugs Dudley Pray Coffin New York with barges Rondout Troy from Weehawken John G Chandler Guilmet Portsmouth Paoli Chase Philadelphia with barges Boyd Malvern Richmond Snow Newport News Va barge K Kentucky for Lynn Mass Carlisle Robinson Philadelphia with barges Alaska Hammond Burnside Latter for Plymouth Wind southwest State of Maine for St John NB via Portland Eastport James S Whitney New

Pinemore Colpitts Antwerp Turbin Knudson Sama Cuba R. Noyes Mora Boulter Louisburg C. B Cheronea Swatridge Progreso Mex Old Dominion Burton New York Orion Hillary Newport News Cape Ann Godfrey Gloucester Mass Wakiva Spinney Southampton Eng Fayal Josephine Robinson Bear River N. S Gazelle Warner Port Gilbert Mary Sandford Macdonald Charleston 8. C Ellen M. Golder Chase Philadelphia Ruth Robinson Theall Port Liberty Charles L. Jeffries Perth Amboy Edna Donovan Elizabethport Dudley Pray Coffin Rondout Troy Weehawken John G. Chandler Guilmet Portsmouth N. H Paoli Boyd Malvern Richmond Snow Kentucky Lynn Carlisle Alaska Hammond Burnside Plymouth Nantucket Baltimore Norfolk Chattahoochee Barkentine Stephen G. Hart Waldoboro Waldare Gear River Katharine D. Perry Clark’s Cove

Yorks barkentine St. Croix and fleet bound for Lynn

A Philadelphia sailing convoy lists vessels including the barkentine St. Croix and ships C. W. Dexter Otranto and Kennebec plus tugs, barges, and four masters. The fleet travels from Philadelphia toward Lynn with several tows to Portland and Plymouth, Mass.

Memorial Observatory To Be Erected On High Rock

Lynn June 8 The Item publishes a communication signed P. who subscribes 500 toward a 50 000 fund to erect an observatory on High Rock as a monument to Lynn's first settlers. The writer suggests a 100 foot high tower.

Lynn High Rock

The Tyfold Collar for Adjustable Neckties

The advertisement explains a collar cut on each side to adjust a necktie without springing the collar. It keeps the tie in place, hides the cut-out part, and tucks the tie over the button for invisibility. Summer comfort and style are promoted with Cluett Brand 25c, Arrow Brand 15c, from Cluett Peabody & Co.

Mrs Thayer Sues For Insurance On Husband

Mrs Edward M Thayer, widow of a man who died recently, sues John Hancock to recover 150000 from life insurance policies totaling over 470000. Suit returnable July 6. Up to now 70000 has been paid. Some companies await Judge Wood’s decision on cause of death after examination of the dead man’s stomach and organs to determine if poisoning or heart disease caused death. Companies paid include Equitable 6000, New York Life 5000, Home 500, Massachusetts Mutual 1060, Mutual Benefit 5009, National 2000, State Mutual 10000, John Hancock 10000, Ancient Order of United Workmen 0.

Edward M. Thayer John Hancock Company Jor. Wood Nal Draper Equitable New York Life Home Massachusetts Mutual Mutual Benefit National State Mutual John Hancock Ancient Order of United Work- Ben

Half a Dozen Mothers Fight for Orphan in Probate Court

In Boston a guardian dispute over a 12 month old boy pits bakers David Kerr of Roxbury and Thomas Henry of Chelsea against Violet Kerr and the child’s grandfather John Iserr. Judge McKim names Thomas Henry guardian after emotional scenes. appeals loom as bail is debated.

King Solomon Judge McKim David Kerr Roxbury Thomas Henry Chelsea James Kerr James Henry Violet Kerr David John Iserr Boston Edinburgh Scotland Kerr Bonnie Miss Ixerr Violet

UNCLE SAM NOT TO LOSE JOHN J. SULLIVAN'S SERVICES

A Boston court heard the case of John J. Sullivan a 26 year old deserter who claimed to return to Navy service after joining 15 months ago Police and probation officials arranged Sullivan to be sent to the navy yard and turned over to the Wabash ship commander Sullivan had been convicted in several drunkenness cases and asked the court to allow him to rejoin Uncle Sam The district attorney argued to preserve his naval service until inquiries could be made

Superior Criminal Court John J. Sullivan South Boston United States Navy Navy Uncle Sam Sughrue Keefe Sullivan Navy Yard Wabash

Receiver Appointed for Bay State Gas Co of Delaware

In U S Circuit Court Judge Lowell appoints George W Pepper of Philadelphia as receiver in Massachusetts for the Bay State Gas Company of Delaware. Pepper was earlier named receiver by Judge Dallas on May 26. The judge reserved right to vacate the decree on short notice and will issue Pepper's decree at 9 o'clock this morning.

United States Circuit Court Lowell George Wharton Pepper Philadelphia Massachusetts Bay State Gas Company Delaware Pepper Dallas Sherman Whipple Whipple

Husband and Wife Held on Manslaughter Charge

J. T. Curry and his wife of 10 Davis street were held in 5090 each for the grand jury charged with manslaughter in causing the death of Miss Margaret Padden on May 30. After hearing the prosecution case Judge Parmenter ruled a case had been made out. Attorney Dennison made a strong plea.

J. T. Curry Davis Street Margaret Padden Parmenter Dennison

Rog ers Pleads Guilty On Furnaces Theft In Chelsey Case

In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Francis A. Rogers admitted stealing three furnaces sent from Chelsey. He sold them to a junk dealer for seven dollars though valued at thirty five each and received a two year term in the House of Correction. Also jailed were Joseph H. Portland for one year on jewelry larceny, Alexander Hanson for one year for breaking a drug store window during a theft, George Coyne for five to eight years as a notorious thief, and Simon Joyce for six months amid his known drinking habits.

Superior Criminal Court Francis A. Rogers Chelsey House of Correction Joseph H. Portland Alexander Hanson George Coyne Simon Joyce Peninsular

Worcester judge commits Eric Mackay to asylum after grand jury no bill

Judge Bishop sent Eric Mackay to the Worcester asylum following a grand jury finding no bill after evaluating his sanity. Mackay had assaulted three clerks at United Drug Co on Leon Street Roxbury last month. doctors Jelly and Larsen deemed him insane, prompting the jury to take no action.

Superior Criminal Court Bishop Eric Mackay Asylum For the Insane Worcester Mackay Ienry Holbrook United Drug Company Leon Street Roxbury Gra Grand Jury

Greek surgeon held on assault charge in Dedham case

Dr Timotheus Taminasian of Tremont Street was held in 5000 dollars bail to the Superior Court by Judge Parmeter for an alleged assault on Josie Mc Leod a stenographer of 28 Upton Street. Police Sergeant Manning of the Dedham Street station made the arrest.

Josie McLeod Upton Street Timotheus Taminasian Tremont Street Parmenter Manning Dedham Street

Nahant To Celebrate Semi Centenary With War Vessels

Nahant plans a July 13 celebration with a wartime harbor demonstration including battleships. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge will be the orator, with Secretary Moody and Massachusetts delegation attending. A parade of sea and land forces will proceed, ships to be illuminated at night, and President Roosevelt may attend. Public funds raised privately to cover expenses.

Nahant Henry Cabot Lodge Europe Moody Massachusetts Congress United States Roosevelt Senator Lodge

North Abington Man Otis Brown's Death Investigated

Abington June 8 An autopsy shows Otis Brown of North Abington died from a blow behind the left ear following a May 31 Nantasket Beach outing and an intoxicated arrest. State Detective Pratt is on the case. District Attorney French notified. Brown leaves a widow and six children.

Abington Otis Brown North Abington Brown Nantasket Beach Metropolitan Police French Randolph Pratt

Ward 23 Democratic Club Hosts Washington Street Smoke Tar

The Ward 23 Democratic Club invites all to a smoke social at their quarters on Washington Street Forest Hills tomorrow evening. Speakers include Hon James A Gallivan and Hon Thomas Dowd plus others. An elaborate music program is planned by the arranging committee.

Ward 23 Democratic Club Washington Street Forest Hills James A. Gallivan Thomas Dowd

Palmer Tablets Promise Kidney and Nerve Relief

Advert panel touts Palmer Tablets as a quick cure for weak kidneys back pain fatigue mood insomnia and headaches. Claims direct action on kidneys and nervous system with a 50 cent box price and a deal of 12 boxes for $5 plus a guarantee. Lists multiple pharmacy locations including Walk Brintels Drug Co Dewey, Putnam, Klein's Tremont and Boylston, Sawyer Tremont/Hollis corners.

Palmer Walk Brintels Drug CO Dewey Sai B. P- Brad Bury Beach St Harrison Ave PO Putnam School St Washington St BF. Eaton Sti Klein's Tremont and Boylston Sts Sawyer Tremont Hollis

Petition to erect and use fag&18 engine at 18 Fred Street Charlestown

The Building Commissioner of Boston records a petition from J G B Lewis of 18 Fred Street Charlestown seeking permission to erect and use fag&18 engine in a building at 18 Fred Street Ward 4. The petition is ordered to publish a ten day notice to all interested parties for written objections, with publication in the Boston Post, by order Acting Commissioner Hugh Montague.

City of Boston Fred Street Ward Charlestown Mass City Old Court Touse Boston Post Hugh Montague

Refrigerators at Albee's on Blackstone Street

60 second hand family store and restaurant refrigerators offered at cheap prices. damaged new ones available. Albee's at 99 Blackstone Street mentions affordable options for households and businesses.

Albee's Blackstone St

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