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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1904

Page

8

Market Report Tracks Dull Yet Steady Trading

Wall Street and London papers show light, mixed activity with Amalgamated and Union Pacific among movers. News from Butte hints at copper armistice while Daly-West faces dividend doubts and Mexican Central rumors suggest possible readjustments or new routes impacting shares.

State Street Butte Amalgamated New York Daly-West Old Dominion Boston Unitede Fruit Massachusetts Gas Mexican Central le Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohico Chicago & Aor Chicago & G1 Western Chicago & Northwestern Chicago, Mil & St Paul Chicago Ter & Trans Colorado Southern BOO Delaware & Hudson Erie Illinois Central Iowa Central Louisville & Nashville Manhattan Metropolitan Securities Metropolitan &the 5A Bee Minn St P & S Ste Rock Island Co St Louis Southwestern Southern Pacific Southern Railway Texas & Pacific Toledo St Louis Amalgamated Copper Amar & Foundry Ieee Am Smelting Brooklyn Colorado Fuel & Seeee Consolidated Gas Orn Securities Republic Steel Tennessee Coal & Iron U S Realty

Gans Defeats Gus Gardner For World Lightweight Title

Joe Gans of Baltimore won the decision in ten rounds over Gus Gardner of Saginaw to claim the world lightweight championship in Saginaw Michigan.

Gans Gus Gardner Saginaw, Mich Joe Gans Baltimore Saginaw

Sweeney Beats Phalen for Decision in Portland Bout

Peter Sweeney of Manchester defeats George Phalen of Portland by decision after two rounds at the Pastime Club in Portland.

Portland Peter Sweeney Manchester George Phalen

Sharkey Loses to Dwyer in Richmond Wrestling Match

Thomas Sharkey, the pugilist, lost to M. J. Dwyer in Richmond tonight by failing to throw twice in an hour. Sharkey secured one fall but could not beat the performance.

Sharkey Dwyer Richmond Thomas Sharkey Pugilist M. J. Dwyer

Boston Market Bonds Ex Dividend and Sales Totals

Market records show ex dividend status for Boston Market Bonds with total sales across listed and unlisted shares and bonds totaling 56 300 dollars. No detailed names or dates provided.

Astaeny Pass Lister

Boston Nationals in First Class Form

Thomasville Ga March 28. Al Buckenberger says two more good days will ready the Boston Nationals for Montgomery. He praises veterans and new players led by Needham Cannell Fisher Delehanty Stewart and Tenney. Wind and practice focus on signals and fielding as Moran and Aubrey futures are unresolved.

Thomasville Montgomery al Buckenberger Moran Carney Colts Needham Cannell Fisher Delehanty Stewart Boston Baseballlovers Buckenberger Willis Pittinger Shreveport St. Paul Wilhelm Raymer Cooley Tenney Batty Buck Darky Fitchburg Mr. Soden Harry Aubrey Bean Aubrey Little Rock Club Fred P. O'Connell

Fitzsimmons Shares Thoughts On Amateur Bouts In Boston

Robert Fitzsimmons, former world champion, watches the A A V U amateur finals and praises the sport. He urges Corbett rematches, praises Rodenbach and Payne, notes amateur hard work, and emphasizes fitness and self discipline over age.

Randolph Murder Mystery Unsolved Continues to Baffle Town

The Randolph murder probe lingers as Boston lawyers claim two clients were in town fishing near the time of the killing. An autopsy notes a bullet entering above the left ear, with calibers debated. District Attorney French says the boy Harris may not have changed his tale enough to act. Deputy Sheriff Farrell holds firm on Harris’s account.

Boston Watts Cole and Jones Randolph John Hunt Stetson Chief Watts Draper Post Harris Dexter French Norflok County Boy Harris Dexter Farrell

Palmo Tablets Promote Sleep and Youthful Vitality

Advertises Palmo Tablets promising natural sleep, nerve support, and a younger look. Priced 50 cents per box, 12 boxes for five dollars with guarantee. Free shipping or booking offered. Distributed by multiple Boston-area drugstores including Walker-Rintels, Bradbury, Putnam, Eaton, Klein's, Knight's, Sawyer.

Walker-Rintels Drug CO Dewey Sq B. FB. Bradbury Beach St Harrison Ave F. H. Putnam School St Washington St C. F. Eaton Friend St Klein's Tremont Boylston Sts Knight's, Court and Hanover Sts Sawyer Hollis Sts

Collins Boys Win First Atlanta Exhibition

The Collins team beat Boston in an opening exhibition game in Atlanta on March 2. Frosty weather did not dampen a strong infield showing by Collins Ferris and Parent with sensational stops. Chick Stahl led a heavy Boston attack including a first inning triple as over 1000 fans watched the world beaters in action.

Atlanta Boston Collins Ferris Parent O'Neil Chick Stahl Saliline Gibson Macon

Rodenbach the Amateur Champion

Robert Fitzsimmons praises Rodenbach as a husky, powerful amateur boxing champion with a strong build and apparent disciplined training. He compares Rodenbach’s potential to his own professional era and wishes him luck in future bouts.

Corbett Robert Fitzsimmons

Rodenbach Defeats Payne For Amateur Heavyweight Title

At Mechanics Building the national boxing meet saw William J. Rodenbach dominate Emory Payne of New York to capture the 158-pound class after referee Buckley halted the bout in the third round. About 2000 spectators witnessed Rodenbach’s swift, clever tactics and Payne’s inability to land blows. Other winners included Joseph O’Brien in the 105-pound division and Terry Casey in the 115-pound class, with multiple bouts listed.

Robert Fitzsimmons A. A. VU the Post Fitzsimmons J. Edmundston Carl D. Lothrop Howard Atheneum Fitz Peters Bob Boston Corbett William J. Rodenbach Emory Payne Rodenbach Ana Ito Bob Armstrong England Bob Fitzsimmons Mechanics’ Building New York Buckley Payne Joseph O’brien Cambridge Terry Casey T. F Fitzpatrick Goliath Jones C. T. Mitchell Waltham

Gunfire Witness Questions Harris In Shooting Case

A Post reporter notes a witness doubts Harris account of a shooting. The boy, under police guard, reportedly said he and his brother were dining when a stranger entered and shot Parker. Harris, formerly at Thayer Academy, has stayed home due to illness and is closely watched.

Post Harris Parker Thayer Academy Braintree

Henderson back with Collins in pursuit of baseball return

John J. Henderson of East Cambridge, once a boy cousin to Joe Kelley, has been practicing with the Collins team after shedding a few pounds and seriously considering a comeback to baseball. Jesse Tannehill expresses strong dissatisfaction with current stories.

John J. Henderson East Cambridge Joe Kelley Collins Jesse Tannehill

Boxing Roundups From New York and Boston Meet

In a series of weight class bouts, Joseph O'Brien of Cambridge defeats J Vaughn of New York. Mike Conroy of South Boston defeats J O'Brien in three rounds. Several other matches span 115, 123, 135, and 158-pound classes with multiple three round decisions. Heavyweight feature sees W J Rodenbach of New York stop Emory Payne.

F. W. Bosth Waltham F. A. Sullivan Boston J. Vaughn New York Thomas Glynn Newark N. J Mike Conroy Fred Besth W. J. McCluskey Readville Joseph O’brien Cambridge J Vaughn J. O’brien Jerry Casey Willie Cornell Lowell Tom Stone A. McGarry L. J. Connelly South Boston E. E. Randolph Joseph Duffy Brooklyn T. Stone Albert Heuser Roxbury Randolph McGarry T. F. Fitzpatrick H. J. Sponger Michael Harris M. J. McGarry Allen Terry al Britt Dorchester Ed Lester Sponger Goliath Jones Jones Albert Hickey J. Levy H. L. McKinnon H. J. McQuirk Cc. T. Mitchell H. J. McKinnon Cc. T. Mitchel W.J. Rodenbach W. J. Rodenbach Emory Payne

Boston writers implyGriffith clash. Tannehill dismisses claims

The article notes Yardley Collins denying trouble with Clark Griffith as rumors spread. It mentions 419 Macon mascot applications before departure and three planned starts for Winter Tannehill and Gibson in games against Atlanta. A Mobile Sunday game is uncertain with a $10 arrest fine for players. Lachance and Farrell win pool and billiards honors while Ferris and Stahl top walking and laughing contests.

Boston Clark Griffith Griffith Tannehill Collins Macon Atlanta Winter Gibson Mobile George Lachance Duke Farrell Ferris Walker Stahl

Hughey Jennings to Lead Baltimore Eastern Club April 11

Hughey Jennings has fully recovered from the jump into an empty water tank at Cornell and will assume charge of the Baltimore Eastern league club on April 11. Bobby Lowe travels to Hot Springs with the Pittsburg squad for a leg trial and may become the Pirates’ utility man if approved. A letter for the Playfair baseball club manager is noted.

Hughey Jennings Cornell Baltimore Bobby Lowe Hot Springs Pittsburg Pirates Playfair

Tremont Captures Commercial League Finals Title

Tremont won three straight games against North Shore at Chauncy alleys to clinch the championship. Federal must beat South Shore tonight to claim the prize as Tremont posted strong totals led by Plympton with a high string of 189.

North Shore Chauncy Tremont Federal South Shore Plympton

Saxonia Takes Out 290 Passengers Today

Cunard liner Saxonia, Captain W. R. Cresser, sails from Faust Boston pier at 7 30 this morning bound for Queenstown and Liverpool. Carrying 40 first cabin, 50 second cabin, and 200 steerage passengers. Notable saloonists include Mrs Cummins and Miss Gertrude Cummins among many others.

Cunard Saxonia W. R. Cresser Faust Boston Queenstown Liverpool Mrs. Cummins Gertrude Cummins Lillie Cummins Gillroy W. Teague Harry Higgins Higgins Frank Huertle J. W. Howard W. Irvine Jenkins C. H. Lang Jr James Lawrence Lawrence EP Lawrence Lyons Helen Nash Mamie Remington M. Rhys Elizabeth Simes Harriet S. Smith R. D. Statford Amy S. Watkins W. S. Watson Watson

Cambridge and Somerville Two Family Houses For Rent Or Sale

Real estate notices list properties in Cambridge and Somerville including Marktown two family houses by builder T Connor in West Somerville. Also East Everett rental 6 rooms for seven dollars monthly at Briggs 2 School Street. Additional ads seek houses on hill at 45 Garden Street priced around 26 dollars monthly.

Cambridge Somerville Marktown Get Hst T Connor West Somerville East Everett Briggs School Street Garden &T City

Sealed bids sought for Saugus River bridge work

The Metropolitan Park Commission invites sealed proposals to build a pile bridge and masonry draw piers at Saugus River Lynnway Revere and Lyon. Bids due 12 noon April 11 1904 with $1000 certified check. Plans pamphlets and details available at 14 Beacon Street Boston.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Metropolitan Park Commission Saugus River Lynnway Revere and Lyon Beacon Street Boston Mass Commission Engineering Department William B. DE Las Casas Edwin B. Haskell Edwin A. Curtis David N Skillings Ellerton P. Whitney William. T. Pierce

For Sale Amateur Photographer Outfit 64y5%4

For sale an amateur photographer’s outfit with a partial address at 54 Lawn Street Roxbury. Contact F. L. for details.

F. L Lawn St. Roxbury

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