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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1904

Page

8

Eliot to Make Presentation at Cogswell Testimonial

President Eliot of Harvard will deliver the presentation speech for Cambridge citizens honoring Superintendent F. G. Cogswell on June 27. The testimonial marks 50 years of service in the city schools. W. A. Bancroft will present a portrait to the city. E. B. Hale will present five portraits to several city schools.

Eliot Harvard University Cambridge F. G. Cogswell Cogswell W. A. Bancroft Mr. Cogswell E. B. Hale

Boston Bank Statement Shows Weekly Decrease

The Boston bank statement compares with last week showing a decrease. One year ago loans stood at 187 517 000 and deposits totals include 141 225 000 in individuals and 6 566 000 in circulation with various due from and to items and legal tenders noted.

Boston Bank Etaunda New York

Dividend schedule snippets from multiple corporations

New York, New Haven and Hartford confirms 2 percent quarterly, Northern Central Railway 4 percent semi annual, Hood Rubber 2 percent quarterly, Bigelow Carpet 2.50 per share quarterly, Providence Traction 1 percent quarterly, and Homestake Mining 25 cents monthly.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Northern Central Railway Hood Rubber Company Bigelow Carpet Company Providence Traction Company Homestake Mining Company

Dorchester High to Face English High in Senior Meet

Dorchester High will meet English High this afternoon on the Dunbar avenue grounds for the second and last game of the year. Dorchester won the first game in extra innings. Captain Brayley will pitch for Dorchester while Captain Burke leads English High. The contest starts at 2 30.

Dorchester High English High Dunbar Avenue Dorchester English Burke Brayley Providence Rhode Island Parthian Central Wharf Philadelphia Vera Gibara Cuba Rob Roy Hickey Prince George Long Wharf

Wall Street notes on copper prices and rail traffic

The June 13 market report shows a cooled speculative rise with United States Steel weakness, pessimistic railroad traffic notes, and a large May export decline led by breadstuffs and cotton. Copper prices fell and Amalgamated stock shadow looms, while banks report rising currency and strong earnings from Northern Securities and United Fruit.

Wall Street United States Steel Northern Securities Company New York United States State Street Bears Boston Amalgamated New York Metal Exchange London Wolverine United States Mining Utah Winona Michigan Adventure American Telephone New England Telephone American Woolen United Fruit Dominion Securities Mining and Stock Exchange American Rotary Bald Butte Horseshoe Majestic Pioneer Lynn Marconi Cunard Campania News of Cunard Daily Bulletin Comptroller Boston News Bureau United Fruit Company J. J. Hill Northern Securities Northern Pacific Great Northern John D. Rockefeller Cleveland William K. Vanderbilt J. P. Morgan E. H. Harriman George J. Gould Arope Moore Jacob H. Schiff James Stillman William Rockefeller H. H. Rogers Manhattan Rothschilds New York World Today Surlay Post Calumet & Hecla Edward M. Horton Boston Stock Exchange Richard F. Parker Ely & Co Champion Providence James F. Shaw Boston & Worcester Electric Company Newton Needham Dover Walpole Wrentham North Attleboro Attleboro Pawtucket United Shoe Machinery Company Paterson N. J Frank JT. Babbott Inslow

Ten riders set for 25 mile paced race at Charles River Park

A 25 mile paced race tops the card at Charles River Park with ten starters expected. Moran and Stinson face a strong field including Sulk ins Monroe Mettling De Guichard and Keegan. Leander Butler and Walthour may join if they arrive, plus a mile handicap and a five mile open race for amateurs with about 40 entries.

Charles River Park Sulkins Monroe Mettling de Guichard Keegan Moran Stinson Leander Butler Walthour America Chelsea Cambridge

Harvard Crew Races in Four Mile Practice at Conn

Harvard crews ran two four mile stretches at Ga les Ferry Connecticut. The varsity and substitutes competed with a half length gap at two miles and a six foot deficit at the finish. Coach Colson listed the four mile time as 21 34 5, fastest of the year but slow for conditions. Bowditch, a substitute, expects to return to Red Top late next week.

Harvard Gales Ferry Conn Varsity Colson John Bowditch Red Top

Tufts Class President Stricken With Mumps On Eve Of Commencement

Medford June 13 Tufts senior class faces disruption as president James W. Chism contracts mumps just before commencement. He led class day events and was to be key at Wednesday exercises, affecting official ceremonies and student plans.

Medford Tufts James W. Chism

Local Scoreline From Narrowville Matches

The score reads Lowell 5 Lowell-Manchester 3 at Fall River 5 Haverhill 3. Nashua 7 Concord 8. New Bedford 5 Lawrence 1.

Lowell Manchester Fall River Haverhill Nashua Concord New Bedford Lawrence

Woman seeks arrest of dentist after assault claim

Fall River reports Mrs. Clarisse Violette plans to obtain a warrant for the arrest of Dr. George Sears, a dentist, as she moves to press criminal charges following a civil action award of one cent. She testified Sears kissed and bit her in his office after a dental treatment on Jan. 18.

Fall River Clarisse Violette Violette Mrs. Violette

Montana Court Rules Mining Tax Law Constitutional

The Montana Supreme Court ruled that House Bill No. 132 allowing corporations to transfer property to other firms is constitutional. The law, vetoed in 1899 by Governor Smith, enabled Amalgamated Copper to acquire Boston & Montana Butte & Boston and Parrot properties. The case involved O R Allen versus Ajax Gold Mining and was appealed from a district court injunction.

Helena Mont Supreme Court Smith Amalgamated Copper Company Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Parrot Companies O. R. Allen Ajax Gold Mining Company National Prospecting and Development Company of New Jersey Clements District Court of Lewis and Clarke County

Fleet of 17 schooners brings in vast fish cargo at Gloucester

A fleet of 17 schooners arrived at T wharf after noon Saturday with haddock 174000 pounds large cod 177600 hake 266000 markets 118000 pollock 5000 cask 30000 total 770600 pounds. Highliners Flora S Nickerson Rob Roy Irene and May Marshall L Adams Howard Trevoy lead catches with 110000 85000 80000 100000 66000 pounds.

T Wharf Flora S. Nickerson Rob Roy Irene May Marshall L. Adams Howard Trevoy Philomena Manter Catherine Enos Emilia Enos Sylvia M. Nunan Mildred’ V. Nunan Manhassett Isaac Collins Boyd Leeds Thomas Brundage William A. Morse Mary P. Mosquito Arthur Binney Haddock Gloucester Priscilla Harmony Cape Ann Haddock Fishery Harvey Daly George Zinck Charles H. Hersey Commercial Towboat Company William H. Clark Frank Swim Ida M. Dalby Red Star Florence City of Gloucester Central Prier Atlantic Works Boston Fish City Aaron Goudey Storm King Custom House Port Mulgrave Miles Hillary Orion Boston Towboat Company Wood’s Hole Nova Scotia Michael Powers Benjamin F. Phillips Mary G. Powers John Hamilton Appomattox Savoia Matanzas Cuba Hatteras Mercury Ford Norman

Maritime Traffic Report of Coastal Steamers and Tugs

List of arriving steamers and schooners with destinations and towing assignments. Ships include Admiral Sampson Higgins Port Antonio Jam Thordis Pettersen Lou isburg C B Chattahoochee Old Dominion Burton New York Norman Page Providence and many others. Wind east to southeast with vessels bound for St John Portland Eastport Gloucester and Bangor.

Admiral Sampson Higgins Port Antonio Jam Thordis Pettersen Louisburg C. B Chattahoochee Burroughs Savannah Old Dominion Burton New York Norman, Page Providence Mercury Cora B Johnson Clementsport N. S Gazelle Warner Port Gilbert N.S Maggie Miller Hams Windsor Thelma Spofford Fernandina Pendleton Satisfaction Forz Georgetown 8. C G. G. Haskell Haskell Harry A. Berwind Hewitt Philadelphia Catharine Moon Sullivan J. D. Ingraham Sanborn Calais John D. Paige Foxwell Eacrestown S. C Joe Kelley Millbridge Emily F. Swift Edwina Raymond Elizabethport Ethel F. Merriam Newman L Rockert Greta Buck Lynn Mass Ugs Peter B. Bradley Betts Portsmouth N. H Priscilla Heverly Gloucester Harmony Berwick Hampton P. N. Co Old Dominion, Co Storm King Port Mulgrave Josephine Annapolis Calvin Austin St. John N. B Portland Eastport Herman Winter Frostburg Baltimore Wood’s Hole Grayling Fannie F. Hall S.sawyer Julia Baker Bangor Gracie J Bluehill Lizzie Lee Mary Willey

Eastern Steamship introduces summer schedule gains

The Eastern Steamship Company announces a summer timetable across its lines with rising patronage and favorable prospects. Regular daily Boston Portland trips including Sundays, daily Boston Bath Richmond Gardiner Hallowell and Augusta trips, and coast sailings to Portland Lebec Eastport and St John are offered. A three day outing starts with Bunker Hill Day, including Saturday and the Sabbath.

Eastern Steamship Company Boston Portland Bath Richmond Gardiner Hallowell Augusta Kennebec Coast Line Lebec Eastport St. John Bunker Hill

Magnates Watch Game. Johnson and Killilea Spotted

President Ban Johnson of the American league and Henry Killilea were seen at yesterday's game. They denied baseball business, but insiders say Johnson's presence hints at possible activity. Killilea cited legal work for a client and accompaniment, while Killilea maintains ties to baseball interests and recent talks with Mike Lynch. Johnson denied confirming Walter Clarkson's New York contract, saying no notification had been received.

Ban Johnson American League Henry Killilea Boston Americans Killilea Johnson Boston Mike Lynch John I. Taylor New York Fitzgerald Washington Walter Clarkson Clarkson

Yale Crew Sets Fast Four Mile Time In Morning Row

Yale varsity oarsmen posted a four mile time of 20 minutes 55 seconds in ideal conditions, downriver start at 27 strokes per minute and finishing near 32. They then returned from the navy yard in a light row against the freshmen with the varsity holding a half length lead.

YALE Yales Ferry Conn Red Top Navy Yard Varsity

Washington Allston Protest Over Semi Final Game

Washington Allston School protests the semi final in the grammar school series with Roger Wolcott School played at Mystic playground. Captain Woodlock alleges an incompetent umpire and a 10th inning call that altered the result. He also claims Roger Wolcott’s second baseman held a ball and did not return it.

Washington Allston Washington Allston School Roger Wolcott Mystic Playground Woodlock Roger Walcott

Fourth of July Excursion to Niagara Falls by B and A and NY Cen

Special excursion tickets to Niagara Falls via Boston and Albany and New York Central go on sale July 1 and 2 with varied rates by city. Nine through sleeper trains to Buffalo and Niagara Falls will operate to return July 4 and after, with Boston office handling details.

Niagara Falls New York Buffalo Niagara Falll Washington Street Boston Hanson

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