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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

16

Wheat Hits Low Prices as Harvest Hopes Grow

Chicago wheat dropped to its lowest price since 1907 amid expectations of a massive harvest. Corn and oats fluctuated with small gains and losses, while provisions rose. Export bids, weather east of the Missouri, and expectations of French imports influenced the market.

Chicago Missouri River Mississippi Ilinois Europe Argentina Nebraska Shorts Longs

London Market Mixed as French Outlook Lifts Stocks

London news reports plenty of money and easy discounts as shares gain on hopeful French politics and Paris support. Early gains in Kaffirs Rio Tinto and continental favorites fade to a quiet, steady close with Consols firm and discounts easing. Yankee securities open steady though Mexican rails fall on political news.

London France Paris Kaffirs Rio Tintos Wall Street Grand Trunk DeBeers Rand Mines

Bond Market Quiet With Broad Activity in 4s and 5s

The New York bond market on June 17 was very quiet with no special feature.listed issues included Cen Leather 5s Cen Pacific Ist 4s and C Mil & P debt 4s among others. Total sales for the week ending date were $2,400,000 with year over year comparisons showing a decline from $1,359,000 to $847,618.00 in specified sums.

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Siegel Bank dividends filed in New York court

Henry Melville, receiver of Henry Siegel & Co., filed his report in U S District Court. Receipts and special funds totaled $488,864 with disbursements of $421,033. The Dec 29, last date of appointment, 15,000 depositors were owed $2,536,971, a 15.8 percent dividend totaling $288,125. Checks for $377,248 were sent. $10,877 in dividends remain unclaimed.

New York Henry Melville Henry Siegel & Co Bankers United States District Court

Willie and Muggsy Unearth A Fresh Discovery

In the Sunday Post color section Willie and Muggsy reveal a new discovery. The feature highlights their latest findings and hints at implications for readers.

Willie Muggsy Sunday Post

Investors Await Freight Rate Boost Move in Mixed Market

New York stock trading drifted downward with light volume and small losses. Traders favored short positions but holders stayed bullish on value from banner crops and higher freight rates. Weakness appeared in Western Union and petroleum stocks amid a mixed mood. U.S. bond activity was steady.

New York

Funeral Services Held for John T Joyce in Dorchester

Funeral services for John Thomas Joyce of 8 Wellington Hill Dorchester were held yesterday at St Angela's Church Mattapan. He was the son of John G Joyce president of Joyce Bros Co. Death followed complications from a recent operation. Burial took place at New Calvary Cemetery.

John T. Joyce John Thomas Joyce Wellington Hill Street Dorchester St. Angela’s Church Mattapan John G. Joyce Joyce Bros. & Co New Calvary Cemetery

Wellesley selects meadow site for new administration building

The meadow opposite the Houghton Memorial Chapel has been chosen as the site for Wellesley College’s new administration building replacing College Hall, recently destroyed by fire. Undergraduates and alumnae approve the choice during the commencement exercises return.

Houghton Memorial Chapel Wellesley College College Hall FORCH

Favorable reception for new Wellesley administration site

Students and alumnae praised the planned administration building site on campus opposite the chapel near the library and music building. Surveyors are shaping the meadow layout to minimize space while preserving beauty, with Houghton Memorial Chapel and the library nearby as anchors of a noted academic complex.

College Hall Hill Mary Hemenway Gymnasium College Hall Lake Waban New England Houghton Memorial Chapel Wellesley

Couture at Country Club Races Draws Notables in Black

A perfect day brought a large crowd to the Country Club for races followed by luncheon on verandas. Notables including Mrs. Gordon Prince and Miss Margery Lee appeared in black ensembles with contrasting hats, while many matrons and maids wore black with touches of white, blue, or pink. Numerous attendees from Boston society, such as Mrs. William A. Gaston and Mrs. Charles G. Rice, strolled the grounds in silk, voile, and satin outfits paired with ornate hats and accessories.

Country Club Gordon Prince William A. Gaston John Perry Bowditch A. Forbes Conant Helen B. MacNichol William L. McKee Augustine van Wickle Samuel I. Mixter Charles G. Mixter John Babson Thomas Theodore Little Alexander Henry Higginson Oliver Turner Ray Baker H. Staples Potter Stanley Reeve Philadelphia Prescott Bigelow Prescott Bigelow, Jr C. G. Rice Charles G. Rice Hilda Rice S. Huntington Walcott Barbara Russell George Saltonstall West Liberty Dorothy Bolles Delft Osborne Howes, Jr Elizabeth Bigelow Charles F. Ayer Robert Tappan William Dana Orcutt Dorothy Mandell Charles Sweet Alice Sargent Frances Porter William Farnsworth William D. Turner Alice Daland William J. Mixter Louise Hellier Alice DeFord Margery Prescott Alvin F. Sortwell Allan McKissock William A. L. Bazeley Alfred Winsor Thomas Motley Elizabeth Porter Edith Austin

Roosevelt Speech Limits Spark No Outdoor Campaign

Colonel Roosevelt’s doctors forbid him from speaking in public or campaigning outdoors for several months due to a throat ailment linked to his latest campaign and a Brazilian fever. He will speak sparingly on shipboard and only in controlled settings, promising no statements via wireless. He plans limited appearances after returning to the United States and may attend the Panama-Pacific exposition. he defended spending on the expo over indemnity to Colombia.

Roosevelt Kep Arthur Lee Thomson United States San Francisco Panama Canal Colombia National Gallery Arthur J. Balfour House of Commons George Gilbert Murray Oxford University

Tufts Commencement Grants 216 Degrees in 58th Season

Tufts College conferred 216 degrees during its 58th commencement season. Honoraries included Winston Churchill and Samuel McCall. Jackson College celebrated first graduation with 16 alumnae, including a with honors biology recipient. The day featured speeches by Dr. Hooper and trustees leader Austin Fletcher, followed by class exercises, banquet, and dances.

Tufts Jackson College Hooper Winston Churchill Cornish N. H Samuel Walker McCall Winchester Jabez Thomas Sunderland Hartford Frank D. Adams McGill University Canada Goddard Gymnasium Austin B. Fletcher New York Board of Trustees Medical and Dental School Edwin C. Bolles Frank Edward Wheatley Blanche L. Atwood Edgar S. Potter Joseph M. Desmond John C. O’brien, Jr Medical Harold W. Brown Dental Joseph M. Kelley Henry JL. Davis

Tufts College grants 216 degrees at chapel exercises

Acting President Hooper conferred 216 degrees at Tufts College chapel. Faculty representatives included Maulsby for Liberal Arts, Manning for Dental, Rutter for Engineering, Davies for Medical, Wilson for Crane Theological, and Buck for Jackson College. Honors went to Buck and Hearsey. Anna Leslie Hooper earned an A. B. with biology honorable mention.

Anna Leslie Hooper Hooper Tufts College Jackson College Tufts Francis A. Maulsby College of Liberal Arts Joseph A. Manning Dental Josiah B. Rutter Margaret Buck Richard J. R. Davies Arthur E. Wilson Crane Theological School Jackson Helen E. Hearsey

Notable Names Gather at Event Among Elite Attendees

A list of well known figures includes Thomas, Francis W. Warner, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. John J. Attridge and her sister, Miss Roche, Miss Phyllis Tindall of England, Miss Anna Wheeler, Miss Maud Richardson, Mr. Thomas Russell, Mr. Stephen Sleeper, Mr. Charles F. Ayer, and numerous other prominent guests.

No, I Will Not Speak Every Day Says Specialist Advice

A fragment notes a speaker deciding to change plans to follow a specialist's guidance. The text suggests a commitment to reduce daily speech in line with professional counsel, signaling modification of routine.

Hale Optimistic On Roosevelt Speech Plans Despite Illness

Progressive State chairman Matthew Hale said Colonel Roosevelt can still reach voters via public statements if he cannot speak in Massachusetts or other states next fall. Hale expressed sympathy for Roosevelt, noted the throat trouble will disappoint supporters, and predicted the recorded statements will still influence the campaign.

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Roosevelt to Rally for Progressive Principles Next Fall

The speaker hopes the colonel will recover and continue battling for Progressive principles. He notes Roosevelt is a true champion of human rights and will appear publicly or issue statements if he cannot travel to speak.

T. R Roosevelt

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