Worst of break probably over
The New York market showed improved sentiment after a morning dip amid three bankruptcies and a coal strike threat. U S Oil led gains in Boston with a rise to 17 8/ in late trading, while Calumet & Hecla and other copper issues rallied on insider activity rumors. Rutland preferred weakened, and overall market tone turned cautiously positive for tomorrow as big investors supported prices despite volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
United States Oil
United States Oil Company
Treasury
Evans
Europe
Amalgamated
Calumet & Hecla
Rutland Preferred
Dominion Iron and Steel
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Louisville & Nashville
People’s Gas
Wabash
St. Louis
Chicago
Indiana
Grangers
St. Paul
Northwest
Atchison Common
Preferred
Canadian Pacific
Colorado Fuel
Delaware & Hudson
Lackawanna
Erie
Ilinois Central
Pacific Mail
Reading Common
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Pennsylvania
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Metropolitan 1
Manhattan
I T
J. P. Morgan & Co
New Sorm
New York Funds
S.e
East Boston Company
John G. Watson
George B. James
Henry F. Ross
Paul H. Kendricken
George A. Alden
Charles G. White
Charles E. Adams
Pere Marquette Railroad
Anaconda
Boston & Montana
Great Falls
Offenbach & Moore
Henry Bros
Lockwood, Hurd & Co
Dominion Securities Co
Pulp and Paper
Webb-Meyer
Frank M. Kelley
William BE. Gordon
Lumiber and Pulp Company
HEATH
Am Bell
Edace
U Gas
Central Ann
Veues Af Ag
Minn Bs
Union Bes & Paper Co
NY & NE
Seattle
Allouez Mining
Eek
BOF
Ag Power
Ato
Arcadian Mining
Bay State Gas
Boston Consolidated
Atlantic
Ini Eee
Elee R. R
Bingham Con
Gatoieet
Arizona Copper
Seaboard Air L.m
Owl
Daly-West
Ween Enee
Dom Coal Mining
Cee Sc Cveves Penerene Epidaba
Dom Iron & St Fast Boston
Shannon Copper Eeee
Fdison el Ill
United Coppeeeeeseeee Eeee
Steel
Jupiter
Seeee
Fitchburg Franklin
Ene
United Zinc
Esaessegss
Gen Electric
White Knob
Esteeerse Foesteres
Guanajuato
Isle Royale
Mass Electric
Boston Suburban Electric
Predo Ref Seeee
Ferred
Greene Consolidated
Shannon Mass Minin
Jupiter Steel Michigan
Mohawk Minin
Boi Mont
Mont & Bos
Gas & Coke
Bee
Él Tel
Northern
Old Colony
Old Domin Mining
Osceola Mining Oe
Pere M
Pullman Co Seeee
Quincy Mining
Rhode Island
Rutland Pref
Swift & Oe
Tamarack
Trinity Mining
Seeeds Union Fane
Do Ese Enone
Rae
United. Fruit
United Shoe
U S Oil
U S Steel
Utah Minin
Victoria Mining
West End St
Boston Stock Prices May Day Market Report
Boston on May 5 lists today’s top and bottom stock sales with closing values and the bid and asked prices. The data provides the day’s high and low, reflecting market activity across traded securities and the current bidding environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Arnold Lawson Launches Cygnet Yacht at Lawley Yard
Arnold Lawson’s new schooner yacht Cygnet floated at Lawley’s yard just before flood tide. Captain Olaf Cronstadt and a small group witnessed as Master Douglas Lawson and Miss Jean Lawson broke champagne on the bows. The 46 foot waterline craft, 73 feet overall, features mahogany planking, 2500 square feet of sail, and a planned trial trip around May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Lawson
Cygnet
Lawley
Lawley Corporation
Olaf Cronstadt
Sagamore
Douglas Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
Jean Lawson
Lawley’s
Drift bottle from 1901 voyage reaches Irish shores at Kerry
Ensign Walter Richardson reports a message found in a bottle cast overboard by Third Officer Charles Walker on the Leyland line steamer Cestrian on Aug 26, 1901. The bottle, recovered near Dingle, shows current drift studies with an estimated 800 miles traveled. The report also covers a heavy Atlantic cargo voyage to West Africa, weekly port imports and exports, and recent ferry and shipyard movements including captains transferred, arrivals from Jamaica and Copenhagen, and repairs to steamer City of Fitchburg and the Doane tug Nellie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Richardson
Customs House
Charles J. Walker
Leyland Line
Cestrian
John Crohan
Dingle
County Kerry
Ireland
Ensign Richardson
Africa
Brewster
Palmer
Custom House
Crystal Spring
T Wharf
Haddock
Frances Whalen
Manhausett
Emerald
Grace Darling
Ida Brooks
Thomas Brundage
Clarke
Roger Sullivan
Small
Admiral Dewey
Longwharf
Jamaican
A. Facey
BE. Ed Vipond
J. Hattersley
M. FE. Kendall
Xenia
Krause
Copenhagen
New York
Mystic Wharf
Christiania
Bat
Calais
Jonesport
George Dean
Betts Wrecking Company
St. John
N. B
Lake Superior
OfCloanor Bros
Dean
St. John Harbor
City of
Doane Company
Nellie
William Ilkie
Marblehead Man Reported Alive Two Years After Supposed Drowning
Benjamin Melzard, long mourned as dead in Marblehead, is said to have returned alive and is living in Marblehead. Eyewitnesses claimed to see him on a Salem car bound for Marblehead and one former schoolmate spoke to him in town. He has kept hidden from the public since his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Benjamin Melzard
Land of the Living
Melzard
Salem Harbor
Arthur Fader
Stephen Hathaway
Salem
Ring Found in Codfish on La Have Bank
Bradford Hines of the Manhasset found an 18 karat gold ring in a codfish on deck last Thursday near La Have Bank. The ring bore no initials and was green from wear. A clerk on T Wharf offered $5, but Bradford refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Hines
Manhausett
la Have Bank
Bradford
T Wharf
Mayor Jones Refuses to Surrender Toledo Police Dept
Mayor S. M. Jones of Toledo and president of the Police Commissioners board refuses to surrender the police department to the new board created by the Legislature and appointed by Governor Nash. He disputes the Legislature's right to appoint a board elected by Toledo voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Toledo
New Board
Toledo, O
S. M. Jones
Board of Police Commissioners
Ated
Nash
Teutonia Dramatic Society Benefit Play at Casino Hall
Teutonia Dramatic Society staged Barfuessele a village sketch with mountain songs and peasant dances for the German Catholic Holy Trinity Church. Miss Anna Mischler led as the title role with Miss Carolina Becker as Rosel and Mr Robert Kirchgaessner as Johannes amid generous applause. Johann Korman directed the performance with a large cast including Cecilia Kelter Rosa Ecker Louise Becker and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barfuessele
Little
Casino Hall
Dramatic Society Teutonia
Holy Trinity Church
Anna Mischler
Carolina Becker
Rosel
Robert Kirchgaessner
Mmes
Cecilia Kelter
Rosa Ecker
Rosa Fleck
Louise Becker
Alvina Leansman
Landsman and Crew Sail Inland along Waterfront
Fred Adams serves as the engineer of the craft with Captain Wilkie aboard the Landsman. The pair directs the vessel along the water front in a swall framed scene involving the crew and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Adams
Wilkie
Shipping News Mini Almanac May 6 Evening Tide
Shipping notes list arrivals and clearances with a long roster of steamers schooners and tugs. It names the vessels, their origins and destinations, barge consignments, and port movements from multiple U.S. and international ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avivenue
Israel
Port Morant
Dan
Copenhagen
New York
Doane
Georgetown
S. C
Norfolk
Frostburg
Machow
Baltimore
GC. C. Co
Northtown
Robinson
Newport News
Penobscot
Pierce
Bangor
Helen Shafner
Chute
Turks Island
Clarence H. Venner
Allen
Mary Manning
Burr
Rebecca J. Moulton
Smith
Savannah
Manchester
Hudson
Cole
Kingston
N. Y
Frank A. Palmer
Rawding
Annie Sargent
Tibbets
Rockland
Rising Sun
Whitton
Charleston
Grant
Georgietta
Peterson
Sullivan
Glepullen
Mitchell
Machias
Scranton Pierce
Hoboken
Musconetcong
Cohocton
Lynn
King
Quinan
Bath
Poxer
Kelly
Philadelphia
Buck Ridge
Phenix
O. L. Halenbeck
Bayonne
N. J
Barkentine Elmiranda
Sears
Carrabelle
Fla
Sylvania
Goulden
Liverpool
Teutonia
Rotterdam
Xenia
Christiania
Brewster
Half Assince
Union
River Herbert
Gloucester
City of Macon
Helen M. Martin
Willam L. Walker
Kennebec
Elvira J. French
Clark’s Cove
A H. Benedict
Mennetec
Washington
Maritime Shipping Partners and Port Listings Across Atlantic Provinces
A compiled list names numerous ships and captains along with their home ports and destinations from Nova Scotia to Maine and beyond. The roster includes vessels such as Valiant, Donzells, Quetay, and many more with associated owners and ports like Digby, Liverpool, Wolfville, Charlottetown, Stonington, and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. and
W. L. Tuck
Stonington
Philadelphia
Palmo Tablets For Sleep And Nervous Health
If you cannot sleep you may try Palmo Tablets advertised to induce slumber and bolster the nervous system. Each box 50 cents, 12 boxes with guarantee, $5. Free delivery book. Sold by Walker-Rintels Drug Co and listed physicians and stores including Dewey Square, Washington Street, Friend Street, Tremont and Boylston Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker-Rintels Drug CO
Dewey
B. F. Bradbury
Washington St
F. H. Puotnam
School St
C. FP. Eaton
Friend St
Klein's
Tremont and
Boylston Sts
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Box Marked Grove
An old advertisement directs that E. W. Grove’s name appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, the remedy claimed to cure a cold in one day. The box price is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Board Rejects Crocker Confirmation in Turbulent Session
The Boston board refused to confirm City Treasurer George A. Crocker after a tense secret vote and protests. Aldermen Doyle Lomasney and McCarthy pushed a prearranged plan, defeating Crocker again on a second secret ballot and approving several other appointments amid chaotic scenes and loud clashes over roll calls and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Crocker
Hart
Collins
Doyle
Lomasney
McCarthy
Crocker
Tinkham
Bowen
Miller
Farwell
Norris
Lemasney
Patrick J. Kennedy
Doyle-Lomasney-McCarthy
L Lomasney
Edmund A. McDonald
McDonald
Alderman Lomasney
Ward 11
John J. Higgins
William J. Campbell
Jeremiah J. Crowley
William E. Kenneally
Daniel J. Moynihan, Jr
John L. Donovan
Jeremiah Brosnahan
Edward Callahan
John E. Ansell
Charles Mintz
Yeas
Babson
Joomasney
MccGlenen
Andrew J. Bailey
John E. Gilman
Soldiers’ Relief
George I E. McKay
William Jackson
Joseph H. O’neil
James Dunphy
Sinulus Fund
Charles E. Stratton
Francis J. Keany
Trustees City Hospital
Laurence Mino
Kelly
Committee On Markets
Longon
Orla
Rene
BESS
Harvard Fae Eee
Harvey S. Chase
Sastae
Cuban Congress Opens as Wood Addresses Havana Assembly
May 5 in Havana the Cuban Senate and House met in the palace. Governor General Wood delivered an address urging success in their work and stated no legislative power would transfer until formal government handover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Senate
House of Representatives
Wood
Congress
Captain Rand files for bankruptcy amid debt of 11611.70
Captain Walter I Rand, dealer in lucky stones, filed a voluntary petition in the United States Diet Court showing total indebtedness of 11611.70 and assets of 1551. Unsecured claims total 10111.70, secured 300, accommodation paper 1250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Rand
Toy
United States
Hershey Charges Dismissed By Presbyterian Commission
A Boston Presbytery commission finds Rev. Dr. Scott Hershey guiltless on charges from parishioners at First Presbyterian Church. Complaints are dismissed and requests for his resignation denied. The panel also removes three elders from office and orders their letters of dismissal within a month. Members urged to return to service or leave, with names erased if they fail to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Scott Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
Hershey
Murdock, MacKenzie
R. D. MacVicar
Assumption Association Celebrates Webster Hall Anniversary
In East Boston the Assumption Catholic Association marked its anniversary with a pleasant party attended by members and friends. The organization, formed a year ago, has become the island’s largest club with a spacious Webster street clubhouse overlooking the harbor. New officers installed include John Sheridan president Thomas Duane vice president Albert Mills recording secretary John J McLaughlin financial secretary. Guests listed include Katherine Douglass Margaret Croak Elizabeth Douglass Annie Dellhoyde May O'Brien Thasa O'Brien Kathrine Gorman S Murray May Murray Crowley Annie Murphy Susie Whalen Grace Gibbons Minnie Crowley Harriet Wills Mary Murphy Fulham and many couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Hall
Boston
Assumption Catholic Association
Memoe
Noddile Island
Webster Street
John Sheridan
Thomas Duane
Albert Mills
John J. McLaughlin
John J. Sheridan
Katherine Douglass
Margeret Croak
Elizabeth Douglass
Annie Dellhoyde
May O’brien
Thasa O'Brien
Kathrine Gorman
S. Murray
May Murray
Miss Crowley
Annie Murphy
Susie Whalen
Grace Gibbons
Minnie Crowley
Harriet Wills
Mary Murphy
Fulham
John L. Kelley
Alex. Lambert
Thomas J. Giblin
John J. Sullivan
William F. Hartigan
William F. Corcoran
Thomas O.mceneany
James Kelley
Thomas F. Burke
James O'Rourke
Thomas Kelley
Joseph Brown
Willam Naughton
William Burke
Daniel Crowley
Edward T. Breslin
Charles Sanderson
Portrait of Fleur de Lis Whist Club Officers
A photo of the young lady officers of the Fleur de Lis Whist Club of Jamaica Plain was reproduced in last Sunday’s Post. The photographer McIntosh, of 478 Washington street near Jordan Marsh Company, took the picture and is proprietor of the Crown studio, formerly connected with leading Boston photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur de Lis Whist Club
Jamaica Plain
McIntosh
Washington Street
Jordan Marsh Company
Crown Studio
Boston
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Freese
State St
Summer St
Brattle St
Harvard Sq
B’way
Iain
Cotton
J. Nowell
Saat
Amalgamated Copper CO
Broadway
WM. G. Rockefeller
Boston Stock Sales
NEW York Stock Exchange Railroads
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Canada
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago & Alton
Ind & Louis
Oie & Great Western
An & ‘Trans
OS & St Louis
Colorado Southern
Aeore & Hudson
Hocking Valley
Illinois Central
Iowa
Kansas City
Lake Erie
St Louis
Union Pacific
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Wisconsin Central
Amalgamated Copper
Am Car & Foundry
Am Linseed Oil Ee
Mennete
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Consolidated Gas Onner
Con Tobacco
General Electric
Teutonia Dramatic Society
Gray
Annie Mischler
Purdy
Carrie Becker
One Teutonia Dramatic
Shipping News
James S. Whitney
Lancaster
Hiladelphia
State of
RAND
Assumption Association
East Boston
Horner
The
Assumption Catholic Association of East
Fleur DE Lis Club
Ginseng Chemical CO
S. Jefferson Ave
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