Exchange Closed As Wheat Domination Shifts Market
Bunker Hill Day observed with a half hearted market day as the local stock exchange shut while banks opened. Wheat led declines amid unfavorable crop news and far east tension. Wall Street fell with Minneapolis and St. Louis posting the sharpest drop.
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Bunker Hill
State Street
Foreign Department
Clearing House
Wall Street
Far East
London
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Investments in Dividend Stocks Prompted by Special Prices
An advertisement urges readers to invest in a list of dividend paying and miscellaneous stocks including U. S. Steel, International Zinc, Boston Zinc varieties, United Zinc, Copper, Narragansett Zinc, Copper Queen of Alaska, Blackfoot Copper, Red Cross of Colorado, and John DD Copper. Prices claimed valid until June 21 with a call to action to contact J. L. Rice at 45 Milk Street, Boston for details.
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U. S. Steel
International Zinc
Boston Aurora Zinc
Boston & Little Circle Zinc
Boston
United Zinc & Lead
John DD
Commonwealth Zinc
Narragansett Zinc
Copper Queen of
Alaska
Blackfoot Copper
Red Cross of
Colorado
J. L. Rice
Milk Street
Notice of Delinquent Stock Sale in Antigua
Assessment of ten cents per share on THD & CRIPPLE Company stock due. Unpaid shares will become delinquent on 12th, 1900. Sale of delinquent stock will occur August 20th, 1900. By order, Treasurer BEN Santigua. Boston June 12, 1900.
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the & Tal Tock
THD & Cripple
Moe Depining Company
Aperenio
Abdlavenet
Devonshire Street
Hoorn
Bynner
Boston
Calumet & Hecla
Lahde Geabendt
Treasury
Minor League Scores From Eastern and Connecticut Leagues
Eastern League results include Worcester over Toronto 12 to 1, Syracuse defeating Springfield 9 to 5 in the league’s second game, Springfield 2, Syracuse 1, and Providence 1, Montreal 1 with Hartford beating Rochester 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Connecticut League winners include Meriden 6 over New Haven 1, Derby 15 over Waterbury 4, Bristol 5 over New London 1, Norwich 4 over Bridgeport 3. American League action has Chicago 4 over Milwaukee 1 and Buffalo 6 over Indianapolis 7. Penn 12 over Chicago U. 6.
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Worcester
Toronto
Springfield
Syracuse
Providence
Montreal
Hartford
Rochester
Meriden
New Haven
Derby
Waterbury
Bristol
New London
Norwich
Bridgeport
Chicago
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Penn
Chicago U
Florida arrives in Sydney inaugurating Plant line service
The Florida arrived from Boston in Sydney marking the Plant line’s new Boston to Sydney service. A reception was held aboard with speeches by Mayor Crowe and prominent citizens in Sydney and North Sydney. The Florida sails back to Boston this evening with a large passenger audience onboard.
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Boston and
Sydney Steamship Line
Sydney
C. B
Florida
Fearne
Boston
Plant
Crowe
North Sydney
Smallpox case reported in Lowell at Moody Street
June 18. A new smallpox case was found in Lowell this afternoon. Victim is John Peirse, who resides in the Fletcher block on Moody Street.
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Lowell
John Peirse
Fletcher Block
Moody Stree
Ward Defeated in Tennis Final at Longwood
Dwight F. Davis meets Leo Ware in the finals after A S Pier upset Holcombe Ward in the third round. Ware dominated Pier in the final, winning 6 2 and 6 0 as Davis and Wright showcased brilliant serves and tight rallies on ideal grounds.
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Longwood
Dwight F. Davis
Leo Ware
A.S. Pier
Holcombe Ward
Ward
Pier
T. Motley, Jr
Ware
Davis
Wright Youre
A. &. Pier
L. Ware
Beret
H. Lie
E & Wright
G, Ye Te
P. P. Sharples
L. BD. Ware
Cohasset Golf Club hosts two foursome events
At Cohasset Golf Club on June 18 EK H Clark and A E Harding won the men s foursome in the morning while Mr and Mrs E P Clark captured the mixed foursome in the afternoon.
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Cohassbet
Cohasset Golf Club
EK. H. Clark
A. E. Harding
E. P. Clark
China Makes War Upon Powers Headlines From Manila to Taku
The War Department reports Admiral Remey with Taussig confirms the Taku forts fired on foreign gun vessels and surrendered to allied forces on June 17 before dawn. Kempff seeks instructions on joining unified action to seize forts. Troop movements to China are disclosed as the Ninth Infantry heads toward Taku with a Manila to Cavite timeline revealing planned dispatches.
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Remey
Cavite
Taussig
Pei Ho
Kempff
Che Fu
Taku
Tien Tsin
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
Department
Yorktown
Taku_ fort
Tien Tsin, Cie
Roberts to send 10000 troops to China from Natal forces
London notes the gravity of the Chinese crisis led to detaching a division of 10000 infantry three artillery batteries and siege train from Natal forces for immediate dispatch to China. Roberts initially resisted but government pressure produced the transfer for Hong Kong service. SIMLA dispatch confirms the move amid the China situation.
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New York
London
Natal
Redvers Buller
China
Botha
Lord Roberts
Buller
War Office
Hong Kong
Simla
India
Taku Foris Forts and Defences At Mouth Of Pei Ho
Taku lies at the mouth of the Pei Ho on the southern riverbank about sixty seven miles from Tien Tsin connected by railroad. It hosts three British Chinese engagements and houses part of the Tien Tsin army corps at the forts. Between Taku and Tien Tsin the defences center with 30 000 troops and heavy Krupp guns while cavalry use Mauser carbines. Forts on both banks are heavily armed with varied systems and calibres and rest on muddy clay soil prone to cracking. Mines guard all coast fortifications and materials exist at Taku to seal the Pei Ho mouth.
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Taku
Pei Ho
Tien Tsin
China
Gulf of Pechli
Seventh Bengal Infantry Ordered to Hong Kong
The Seventh Bengal Infantry has been ordered to proceed to Hong Kong, reflecting a deployment decision by military authorities. The move indicates a strategic repositioning of units in response to regional requirements and potential security considerations.
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Bengal Infantry
Hong Kong
Day of Joy at Bunker Hill Sees Lodge Plans Advanced
The committee reports note the observance day and grant authority to directors to act on building a granite lodge near the Bunker Hill monument. With material costs expected to drop, construction may start soon at about a total cost. New members admitted include Colonel George B. Russell U.S. A. and John W. Frothingham of Brooklyn among others in Boston Charlestown and Needham identities.
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Fisher
Bunker Hill Monument
Association
George B. Russell
U.S. A
John W. Frothingham
Brooklyn
Horace A. Edgecomb
Wellesley
Rosewell R. Hoes
Henry Tucker Mansfield
M. D
Needham
Frank Mosely
Boston
Frank Edward Warren
Frank Conant Haywood
Navy Yard
Richard Frothingham O'Neil
George F. Crafts
Charlestown
F. Apthorp Foster
W. H. Dugan
John S. Lindsay
William A. Rust
Irish History Society Dinner Honors Bunker Hill Fight
The American Irish Historical Society held a midday gathering in Winthrop square Charles Town with an address by Thomas O Malley of Somerville and a wreath on a memorial tablet. An afternoon visit to the Bunker Hill monument followed, then a dinner at the United States Hotel with President Gargan presiding. John C Linehan of New Hampshire spoke on the Irish at Bunker Hill and noted official records show 234 Irish named soldiers out of 1000, with at least one third of American side fighters of Irish ancestry.
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The
American-Irish Historical Society
Association
Winthrop Square
Charlestown
Thomas O’malley
Somerville
Bunker Hill Monument
United States
Thomas J. Gargan
John C. Linehan
New Hampshire
Bunker Hill
Worcester
Springfield
Providence
Hartford
New York
Linehan
Harvard Night Dominates Pops at Mechanics Hall
Last night Harvard dominated the Pops crowd at Mechanics Hall in a lively Harvard night. The packed hall featured Harvard songs and a Glee Club solo by C A Prouty the pole vaulter, with megaphone verses and a strong Yale taunt chorus.
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Harvard
Mechanics’ Hall
Crimson
Glee Club
C. A. Prouty
Foreign naval action at Taku ends with forts captured
Telegraph from Che Foo reports Chinese laid torpedoes in the Taku River and troops gathered from Shan Hei Kwan. An ultimatum to withdraw was ignored as bombardment by Russian, British, French and Japanese ships lasted seven hours. Three German sailors died. seven were wounded. Chinese fire hit foreign settlements at Tien Tsin.
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Berlin
Che Fu
Taku
Shan Hei Kwan
Silis
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Eastern Division A C A canoe races at Lake Quinsigamond
At Worcester on June 18 the third day of the A C A Eastern Division encampment drew 15 registrants. Wawbewawa Canoe Club of Auburndale dominated the events with multiple wins including the war canoe race and several half mile sprints. notable performances came from firms at Quinniboguin and Innitou C C as they vied in single and tandem races. E R Adams demonstrated canoe upsets in four seconds.
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Worcester
Lake Quinsigamond
Wawbewawa Canoe Club
Auburndale
Wawbewawa
Medford
Innitou
Wawbewnawas
Tatassus
Quinniboquin
Dedham
Quinniboquin ©. C
F. T. Hovey
Innitou C
Wawbewawas
Innitous
Quinniboguin
Lawrence
F. H
J. W. Worthington
E. R. Adams
Medford Golf Club celebrates holiday with handicap event
The Medford Golf Club observed the holiday with open club facilities and a handicap stroke competition. Johnson led with an out and in score of 47 and 423, netting the best score after a 10 handicap. Other competitors included Bachelder Hart Snow Lindsay Bradlee Livermore Dutton Crockett Boyce Frothingham and Goodwin.
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Medford
Medford Golf Club
Uhohnson
Mr. Johnson
George Bachelder
O. M. Hart
P. Snow
C. I. Lindsay
E. A. Bradlee
J. P. Livermore
George Dutton
George A. Crockett
E. P. Boyce
N. L. Frothingham
Mr. Goodwin
Yankee Revolver Shots Ahead in International Scores
New York reports the American ten-man revolver team finishing with a grand total of 488% points out of 6000. They scored 2410 at 62 12 feet and 2479 at 60 yards, leading the French team by 38 points at the long range. The French must surpass 2449 on the short range to win.
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New York
Moran Wins One Mile Open at Glenmere Park Meet
Olive Wheel Club hosts a race meet at Glenmere Park. Moran wins the mile open in 2 84 3 5 minutes amid a strong field. Arthur Lewis takes mile novice. P Abbott second, Dunbar third. Other events include two-mile handicap and Australian pursuit with multiple runners and a new track record noted by Peabody and Ingraham. A sleeping car service to Saranac Lake begins June 29, departing Boston at 3 30 p m on select days.
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Lynn
Olive Wheel Club
Glenmere Park
Moran
Arthur Lewis
Chelsea
Ty. P. Abbott
F. R. Dunbar
Magnolia
James Moran
F. W. Stevens
James F. Ingraham
Lynnfield
A. J. Hammond
Peabody
Robinson
Ben Ingraham
D. If’. Murphy
Waltham
Bae Boric
Boston
Saranac Lake
Boston & Albany Railroad
Adirondack
New York Central
Pacific Coast Agency Seeks Business Proposes Interview
An energetic businessman seeks a staple article and a strong business proposition. He has arrived from San Francisco and plans to return with a solid deal. The Pacific coast’s growing importance, East Asia links, and new gold fields fuel higher wealth. Send interviews to I 60 at the Post.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Far East
Pacific Slope
America
the Post
Foot Race and Swim Winners at Norwood Meet
In a Norwood one mile handicap, E. Smith from Norwood won in 4m 16s starting from scratch with B Buckman second at 4m 29s. In the 100 yard swim C Daniels, scratch, took the cup with 1m 60s. B Daniels was second at 2m 20s handicap 203.
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Norwood
E. Smith
B. Buckman
C. Daniels
B. Daniels
Sale of Elerslie Yearlings at Sheepshead Bay
New York June 18 The Elerslie yearlings owned by R J Hancock and Sons were sold today at Sheepshead Bay. Horses fetching $500 and over included Ch. by Charaxus Ethic with Dave Gideon bringing $1800 and a filly by Charaxus Ada Hell, bred by P H Civill, 3625.
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New York
New Cape Cabinet Officially Announced
Cape Town announces a new cabinet with Sir J Gordonrigg as premier and treasurer. J J Graham becomes colonial secretary, Pose-Innes attorney-general, Smartt heads public works, Sir Peter Faure takes agriculture, and Frost serves without portfolio.
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Cape Town
J. Gordonrigg
J. J. Graham
Pose-Innes
Smartt
Department of Public Works
Peter Faure
Frost
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Lass
RI & Pacific
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Federal Steel
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Tron & Steel
Tenn Goal & Iron
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United States Rubber
Western Union
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Nome Gold
Cape Nome
G. M. Hathaway & CO
Equitable Building
A. S. Pier
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Pier Eereeceeeerrre
Des Beals Wright
Dwight Davis
Wright
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Hay
Manila
Ninth Infantry
Tarlac
War Department
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Talu
Port Albert
Roberts
Taku Foris
Newark
Pei To River
Taku Forts
Nashville
Monocacy
Historical Society
Battle of
Pop
Grimson
Mechanics’ Building
Yale
Navy Department
A.C. A. Ganoe
Salem
Salem Golf Club
Gardner Farm
H’ Cap
H . D. Treadwell
Cc S. Clark
J. Ives
Yankee
Pacific Coast Agency
Elerslie
NEW
Bripans Chemical CO
Spruce St
Helena
Montana
J. H. Calderhead
Oliver M. Holmes
Calderhead
Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Holmes
Robt. B. Smith
Blackfoot Copper CO
Monetana
Merrill Smith Co
OWS
John Byrne
Calumet
HECLA
Morrill Smith & CO
Water St
Boston, Mass
Paris
Boston Post
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