Market Booms as Union Pacific Leads Broad Advance
New York trading opened irregularly but finished buoyant with Union Pacific and other rails like New York Central and Reading advancing. Mohawk and Isle Royale drove copper stocks while Pennsylvanian Railroad declares only regular dividend, and Erie telephone plant costs rise to 26.3 million.
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New York
Yerteriay
London
Union Pacific
New York Central
Reading
Ontario & Western
Atchison Common
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Atchison
Atchison Preferred
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Southern Pacific
Erie
United States Steel
Sugar
Baltimore & Ohio
Stone & Webster
Erle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Michigan Copper Mining Company
Amalgamated
Boston & Montana
Montana
Bingham
Centennial
Isle Royale
Parrot
Lake
Stackpole & Gay, Richardson, Hill & Co
Paine, Webber & Co
Pearmain & Brooks
Boston
Lake Superior
Mexican Central Railroad
Robinson
B. F. Yoakum
St. Louis
San Francisco
H. Clay Pierce
C. D. Bimpson
Scranton
Penn
John R. Davis
Mexico
Justin Fernandez
Levi Z. Leiter
Chicago
Pablo Martinez del Rio
John J. Mitchell
E. Rollins Morse
Richard Olney
Charles J. Paine
Charles E. Perkins
Burington
Frederick H. Prince
Eben Richards
Albert A. Robinson
Topeka
Kan
C. D. Simpson
W. L. Stow
J. C. van Blarcom
B. F
Ae Wien
Waldorf-Astoria
Morrison’s Place Offered and Election Chief Named
The mayor offered Morrison’s Place to Alpheus Sanford as three year commissioner at a salary of 6000 annually, with Sanford expected to accept. Charles R. Saunders was also offered the election commissionership, likely to be accepted, though conflict with his Legislature seat may delay. The Election Board re-elected P. J. Kennedy as secretary and renewed the assistant registrars’ oath.
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Alpheus Sanford
Penal Institutions
Hart
Mr. Sanford
Board of Aldermen
Charles R. Saunders
Saunders
Burlen
P. J. Kennedy
Indemnity Debate Splits China Policy at Paris Talks
Paris dispatches report a split among ministers over how China should raise the indemnity. France Germany Russia and Japan favor higher customs duties to fund the sum, while the United States and Britain oppose duty increases and have not proposed alternatives, complicating negotiations.
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Paris
Pekin
China
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Freedom Denied Aylesbury
William Aylesbury was arrested at Chelsea police station on two warrants for larceny nine years old. He had been expected to be released from state prison that day when Patrolmen Harrison served the warrants. He appeared in court in the afternoon and was bound over until today.
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William Aylesbury
Chelsea
Harrison
Chelsea Police
Chelsea Police Department
Lancers Hold 35th Annual Reunion at Armory
The Lancers held their thirty-fifth annual reunion last evening at the Bulfinch Street armory. Red uniforms were swapped for formal dress as about 200 couples attended with an elaborately decorated hall and an orchestra hidden by evergreens. The grand march was led by Captain Young and Mrs. Captain Cameron among other officers and wives, followed by over seventy-five couples.
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the Lancers
Bulfinch Street
Young
Cameron
Slade
Neal
Wadsworth
Nichol
Wie
Boston Plumbers Strike Over Helpers Elders Demand
Boston journeyman plumbers walked out in a strike after master plumbers refused the union demand to abolish helpers. About 300 journeymen and as many helpers are affected with major firms crippled as many quit work. The union contends helpers perform jobs needing experienced plumbers. A special meeting at Wells Memorial Hall lasted past 1 am with workers staying away from duties. The strike affects firms led by C H Cronin, R F Brown, W H Greenleaf, W B Johnson, I N Tucker, W H Mitchell, and Buerkel & Co. A further meeting is planned to seek settlement.
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Boston
Union No. 22
Wells ‘Memorial Hall
C. H. Cronin
Robert F. Brown
Master Plumbers’ Association
William H. Greenleaf
William B. Johnson
I. N. Tucker
William H. Mitchell
May Party At East Boston Draws 800 In Attendees
More than eight hundred people attended the Church of the Assumption May party at Lyceum Hall East Boston under the Ladies Aid Society. The gallery and floor filled as 9 PM approached with a grand march led by Floor Director P J Foley and Mrs Foley.
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Church of the Assumption
Lyceum Hall
Boston
Ladies’ Aid Society
P. J. Foley
Frank Fitzpatrick
Nellie Fitzpatrick
R. J. Hennessy
Lucy Hennessy
Atlantic Social Club
The
Neptune Associates
Jeffries Point Rowings Association
Riverside Boat Club
Philo-Celtic Society in Boston Hosts May Festival
The twenty eighth annual Philo Celtic Society entertainment in Boston featured an Irish English address by President Maurice Dineen, Irish piano airs by Miss Geraldine Drinan, songs by Miss Mary Drinan, Homer reading by Miss Katherine Fitzgerald, an original Irish poem by Maurice Dineen, remarks on the language movement by Mrs McCavanagh, dancing after the literary exercises, and a gathering of revival movement friends at Phenix Hall.
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Philo-Celtic Society of Boston
Phenix Hall
Friends of the Revival Movement
Maurice Dineen
Aeret Drinan
Mary Drinan
Katherine Fitzgerald
Ie Maurice Dineen
Ma .Cavanagh
Tables
Waiters Alliance May Party At Hollis Hall Dance
The Boston Waiters Alliance held their annual May party in Hollis Hall last night drawing about ninety couples with many others arriving later. A concert featured songs by J W Spencer James Carroll and D E vis while the grand march was led by William Donnelly and Miss Mary Donthee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiters’ Alliance
Boston Waiters Alliance
Hollis Hall
J. W. Spencer
James Carroll
D. E.vis
William Donnelly
Mary Donthee
Joseph Laycock
Harry Mooers
D. E. Davis
Conroy
Charlies A. Buckland
Henry Moore
M. Gilroy
Braun
Gillevic
H. Griemo
Mies Casson
A. Green
Joseph Tunny
P. Barrett
Dorchester Youths Celebrate Edward J McCarthy Twenty First
Edward J McCarthy of Dorchester was surprised with a 21st birthday party at his uncle James Lyons home 191 Savin Hill Avenue Dorchester last evening. Lyons gave him a gold watch and chain as a gift. The gathering included many local young Dorchester residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McCarthy
Dorchester
James Lyons
Savin Hil Avenue
Mr. Lyons
OConnor To Direct Charity Concert At Park Theatre
Lawrence B. OConnor of Boston Music Hall has arranged a concert at Park Theatre on Sunday evening May 5. The program promises length variety and general excellence and will be performed to raise funds for the Division 4 AOH charity fund.
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Lawrence B. O’connor
Boston Music Hall
Park Theatre
Division 4
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for severe itching from piles. It claims constant discomfort prevents day activities and sleep, urging readers to buy at any drug store for 50 cents.
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Dean
Friends Honor J McNamara at Quincy House Banquet
Nearly 200 supporters gathered at the Quincy House to honor Councillor Jeremiah J. McNamara. A gold watch with diamond monogram and gold charm valued at $1000 was presented amid speeches by prominent Boston figures.
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Jeremiah J. McNamara
Quincy House
South Boston
Mr. McNarma
Thomas Bowles
James A. Gillivan
Gallivan
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Donovan
McNamara
Imdu
Collins
William Daly
Crane
Conry
Fitzgerald
William S. McNary
State Committee
John A
Wrestling at the Howard Draws Big Crowds Amid Tense Standoff
Immense crowds filled the Howard for Roeber and Parker bouts yesterday with similar results to the prior day. The two noted wrestlers exchanged challenges and showed strained relations, though no sensational outcomes occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Roeber
Parker
Wollaston Women Win at Wollaston Golf Club
On May 1 at the Wollaston Golf Club the Wollaston Women defeated Brookline Country Club 2 to 0 in a match part of the Women s Golf Association series played on the club links.
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Wollaston
Wollaston Golf Club
Women’s Golf Association
Wollaston Club
Brookline Country Club
Fire destroys pier in San Juan with 300000 loss
A fire on a San Juan pier yesterday afternoon wiped out the structure and all contents in about forty five minutes. The total loss is about 300000, mostly insured except for about 75000 in cargo awaiting steamers.
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San Juan
P. R
Union to Seek State Arbitration in Boston Linemen Dispute
Linemen from Boston area companies form a two man committee to appear before the State Board of Arbitration. General Bancroft of the Elevated road and General Sherwin of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company are expected to attend to arbitrate grievances. The union has agreed to let the Board decide if concessions are reached, with a special meeting tonight to decide on definite action.
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Boston
State Board of Arbitration
General Bancroft
Elevated
General Sherwin
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
State Board
Hood Matter Referred to State Arbitration Board
The Hood Rubber Company strike in Watertown is referred to the State Board of Arbitration after a partial agreement between Central Labor Union officials and striker representatives. The union members remain on strike as management and union meet to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood Rubber Company
Watertown
State Board of Arbitration
Central Labor Union
A. F. of L
State Board
Boston Laundry Workers Plan Organizing Meeting
Laundry workers of Boston and vicinity will meet at 4 Washington Street tonight to organize the craft. The gathering is under a committee of the State branch of the A F L. President Frank McCarty and Secretary Driscoll will explain benefits of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Vicinity
Washington Street
A. F. of L
Frank McCarty
Driscoll
San Francisco Workers Strike for Shorter Hours and Pay Rise
Organized cooks and waiters in San Francisco struck for shorter hours, higher pay, and one day off weekly. Restaurant proprietors have organized and will meet the demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Peneretors
Quiet Aions and Silent Hotels In Boston Night Scene
The city shows a dimmed hotel scene after licenses are revoked with Hayward Place and Hotel Italy shuttered or limited. Gould & Pollo seek a writ of mandamus over a $2300 license, while William A. Miller sells to LaPointe & Co. Brighton protests continue to Governor as Galvin liberty issue looms. Hub Brewery pauses over license fee dispute. Carrie Nation reference marks former Hayes & Co. site. Total license receipts reach $1,334,890 by 2 pm.
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Boston
Hayward Place
Beacon Street
North Square
Hotel
Italy
Dover Street
Hotel Imperial
Uie
Gould’s
William A. Miller
Gould & Pollo
William H. LaPointe & Co
LaPointe
Pace Commissioners
Lcense
Brighton
John B. Galvin
Pemberton Square
T. Munroe Murphy
Cambridge
Temple Streets
Hayes & Co
Carrie Nation
Clark & Magee
Jamaica Plain
First Elevated train makes maiden ride in city
Rumbling electric cars roared along an elevated line from Pleasant street to Roxbury yesterday afternoon. The first trip started at 2 16 PM from the subway entrance and reached Ruggles Street at 2 33 PM, nine minutes for the return run with Superintendent Neff acting as motorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Street
Washington Street
Roxbury
Neff
Ruggles Street
Parson-Sheriff Explains Firearm to Prohibition Debate
Rev S F Pearson Cumberland County Maine sheriff uses a loaded 38 caliber revolver at the Pine Tree State Club dinner to illustrate enforcement of prohibition. He states the weapon is harmless while held but can kill if the trigger is pulled and argues enforcement matters more than law alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland County
Maine
S. F. Pearson
Pine Tree State Club
Brunswick
Conger Hero Reception Welcomes Iowa Arrival
Mayor Ed Win H Conger arrived in Council Bluffs Iowa greeted by cheers and a long line of townspeople at the Grand Hotel. Congressman Walter I Smith Mayor Jennings and others joined the welcome as a formal reception followed the arrival on the state soil.
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Council Bluffs
Edwin H. Conger Wa
Iowa
Walter I. Smith
Jennings
Conger
Grand Hotel
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Southern Railway
Atchison and Louisville & Nashville
H.W. Pattee & CO. Bankers and Brokers
State St
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Summer St
Main
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Boston Investment Securities
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York
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Exchange
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Youngstown, CO
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Butte Miners’ Union
Butte
Ptance
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Boston Stock Sales
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Do 2d Inc
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Am Ag Chemical
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Os Baltic Do Seri Se
Ingham Mining
Bos Water
Bonanza Mining
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Conn River
Mercur
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Com Coal
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Elm River
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Franklin Mining
Vee Electric
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Solomon Lincoln
Public Library
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Lancers
Philo-Celtic May Party
Paesaea
Halsid Drug Co
Claveland
Larry” O’connor
Walker-Rintell, Dewey and Boylston
Church
C. F. Eaton
Friend St
F. H. Putnam
School
Washington St
B. F. Bradbury
Klein's
Sremont and
Boylston
J. Mnamara
Wrestling
Mr. Pearson
Pire Tree Club
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Liabili Orca
Massachusetts
Home Omics
Milk Street
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Buchy
Lithia
W. F. Smith
Tremont ST
Bostos
Ncese Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Gi Court
DR. Landis
Bright
Dideaas
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