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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1902

Page

8

Market Review And Outlook For The Week Ahead

Last week showed all market phases from feverish starts to a strong upturn and a weak close. Expect no dramatic strength early next week and possible continued selling on Saturday. Strike talks and tight money add uncertainty, copper remains a focal point for Boston, and New York gains and losses list notable movers while the market weighs Amalgamated’s influence and broader supply concerns.

Boston Amalgamated Company Standard Oil Amalgamated Dominion New York Canadian Pacific Colorado Southern Delaware & Hudson Locomotive Preferred Louisville & Nashville Panhandle Union Pacific Brooklyn Transit Consolidated Gas Erie General Electric Jersey Central Lackawanna Manhattan Metropolitan New York Central North American Northwestern Pacific Mail Pennsylvania St. Louis San Francisco Calumet & Hecla Copper Range Consolidated Old Dominion Bingham Mass American Pneumatic Mohawk American Telephone and Telegraph Massachusetts Electric Common and Agricultural Chemical Adventure and Osceola Wolverine Rutland Dominion Tron Daly-West Dominion Coal Boston & Albany HEATH

Three Drownings Reported in Lawrence Canal Tragedy

May 11 in Lawrence marks a day of drowning deaths as two men are found in the canal mud. Jerome M. Dunphy, 28, a Davis & Furber machinist from North Andover, likely drowned hours before his body surfaced. Albert Hainsworth, 43, a Boston & Maine worker, missing since Friday, presumed accidental. A 12-year-old boy, Andrew Frost, perished while fishing near the canal mouth after slipping from a tree limb into the current. his body had not been recovered by midnight.

Lawrence Jerome M. Dunphy Davis & Furber North Andover Cambridge Albert Hainsworth Boston & Maine Railroad Dunphy Hainsworth Andrew Frost

Kramer Makes Record Mile at Vailsburg Track

At Newark New Jersey May 11 Frank L. Kramer dominated the Vailsburg event sweeping the half mile open and the one mile handicap. He set a new record 1 57 2 5 for the mile the fastest ever by a handicap winner with McFarland also strong and teaming with Kramer Collett and Willams also showing. The five mile amateur handicap drew 52 starters a record with Henry Chappy winning 50 yards in 11 33 2 5 and W T Ivy taking lap prizes.

Newark N. J Vailsburg Kramer McFarland Collett Willams Frank L. Kramer East Orange C. H. Collett New Haven Henry Chappy Little Falls W. T. Ivy Boston

Match Declared Off At Charles Fiver Park Races

Disagreement over pacing machines owned by Walthour and Champion leads to off for a proposed $00 side match. Walthour want concessions in motor gear, Champion group refuses. A possible June 5 team race between Elkes Walthour and Champion McFarland is planned. William Stinson plans light training this week to race June 17 after collarbone injury.

Walthour Champion Charles Fiver Park Harry Pikes Albert de Cuichard Robb Howe Kennedy Harry Elkes Robbie Walthour Albert Champion Floyd McFarland Elkes Michael William Stinson

Amateur Baseball Teams Seek Games Across Boston Areas

A compiled roster lists amateur clubs by locality with ages from 10 to 19, managers and addresses for Dorchester South Boston Medford and surrounding neighborhoods. Notable entries include St. Peter and Paul South Boston 17 18 A. F. Hockwell 147 Milk street and Atlantic A. A. South Boston 13 W. Barry 11 National street.

Matieahetstaande Y & Vnager St. Peter's A. A Dorchester Valentine Rein Stonehurst Street Central Juniors South Boston Wiles Bowen Street Columbia A. A James F. Hayes West Third Street Atlantic A. A W. Barry National J. F. Leary Howell Street Boston EB. Kennedy Washington Street SS. Peter and Paul A. F. Hockwell Milk Street Swanseas John Downey R Street Rambler Juniors T. Cuffe D Street Roger Park Juniors Brighton James Jacobs Peaceable Street Southside A. C Watertown D. Sullivan Main Street East Milton Reds East Milton Peter J. Barry Victor A. A Mattapan Carl Merry West Selden Street Utopians J. P. Leahy Bennett Street Sagamore A. A Fred Porter Mer Street Santon A. A Canton W. H. Morse Drapers Philip Lane State Street City Battery Blues Fast Patrick J. Powers Cross Street Hartfords D. C E. H. Smith Vernon Street Enterprise Meachams West Somerville Henry Thornton Willow Avenue Young J. A. Carberry Tremont Street Young Crescents E. P. Kennedy Parsons Street Roxbury W. O’brien Warren Street Our Boys East Boston Bernard WL. Dunn Porter Street M. McDonong Yisions Jamaica Plain T. W. Johnson Centrals A. Newman Linwoods Hyde Park F. F. Savage Rosewood Street J. J. Teevans M. Heller West Fourth Street Emmets F. J. Burke Church Place Marions Newman Street Parker A. C J. F. Griffin Bickford Street North End W. A. Murphy Hillsides Charlestown William Morrissy Cook Street Cork Point Stars P. Flaherty West Fifth Street Berkeley Juniors John Harrington Dorchester Street Crescents Cambridge EB. Callahan Fourth Street Elnas J. J. Sullivan E. J. Learys Richard Sheehan Freemans William Fitzgerald Maleys J. Barden Dorchester Avenue Eurekas M. J. Powers Brooks Street Library D. B. Green P. OM. Box Atons Albert Kelly Winter Street Lowell W. F. Reddish Minden Street Young Pfeffers Chester Norris Olympia A. A J. B. Lynch Thomas IF. Clarks Edward Murphy Everett Street Playfairs Edward Marley Decatur Street Melrose P. P Melrose R. D. Farris Vinton Street Aeroys Lynn D. J. Donohue Suffolk Street Auburns F. F E. Waite Sidney Street Sarre A. C George Jacobs Osborn Diace Sumnere George Holden Cabot Street Philip Hahn FE Street Howell A. A Clide Campbell Washburn Can B. Donlan Rollinscourt Atlantic Juniors George Locke Powerscourt Montefiore Associates B. Freedman Washington E Avenue Union A. C James Cragen Fi Street Bunker Hill Boys’ Club H. Mason Wood Street McGlinchys E. MccGlinchy Bunker Bill Street Baxter A. A Joseph Kelly Ninth Street Midget A. A J. R. Courtney Twilights H. Reardon I Street Boyans John Norton Marlon Street Hawthorne A C. A. Dolan St. Marys D. T. Larkin Bennington Street Granites F. Harney Granite Street Metropolitans Somerville L. Dawes Ashland Street Nationals

The Starido Petit Cigars and Mexican Land Offers

The Starido petit cigars have no competitor you may think so but buy a box and see Susmann Bros 22 Water St Those Interested in Mexican Investments Are invited to call for conference on Land Commissioner of leading Mexican Railway large mahogany and cedar tracts and lands suited for tropical agriculture at close prices Call Room 730 58 State st

Starido Petit Cigars Susmann Bros Water St State St

No League Ball Here Till Friday in Boston Baseball Scene

Boston will suspend league play until Friday with Nationals and Americans away from home. Collins team returns Friday to face Philadelphia Athletics, then plays daily in Boston from Friday through Sept. 20 except June 30, Aug. 27, 28. Jimmie Collins and crew perform in Philadelphia today and through Thursday, while Herman Long’s team opens in Pittsburgh today, then moves to Chicago. Week summary shows Somers team posting gains, with improved batting and defense, as Buckenberger’s squad shows steady but tougher opposition against Brooklyn and Cincinnati.

Boston Nationals Collins Philadelphia Athletics Huntington Avenue South End Jimmie’’ Collins Philadelphia Herman Long Pittsburg Chicago

Boston Americans Lose Exhibition To Hoboken Nine

The Boston Americans were defeated 38 to 6 in an exhibition game at Hoboken. Boston outbatted Hoboken but costly errors in the field aided the home team. Batteries Mitchell and Criger for Boston. McPhillips and Lamar for Hoboken. Umpire Aerrity.

New York Boston Hobokens Hoboken Mitchell Criger McPhillips Lamar Aerrity

Games Today American League Schedule

Boston visits Philadelphia while Washington matches Baltimore. St Youla plays Cleveland and Chicago travels to Detroit in today’s AL action.

Detroit Chicago I$t. Louis Philadelphia Boston Washington Baltimore Cleveland St. Youla

Mullin’s Seven Inning Start Stalled by Chicago Rally

Mullin pitched seven strong innings but Chicago rallied in the eighth and ninth, tying the score. Yeager subbed in ninth. In the tenth McGuire drew a walk, Buelow ran, advanced on Casey’s infield hit, and scored on Harley’s two bagger into the crowd for the winner. New York 5 St Louis 4 in National League action.

Detroit Mullin Chicago Yeager McGuire Buelow Casey Harleys A.B. R B. P.O. A. BE. Casey Harley Barrett Holmes Elberfeld Pee A.B P.O Strang Jones Green Tavis H. McFarland R. F Isbell Daly Sullivan Pratt Patterson Wrens Maullin Piatt Jatt Gleason Davis Byatterson Ullin Timoe Johnstone New York van Haltren Seereee Brodie Lauder Dorle Taylor ST. Louis A.B Ferrell Donovan Raft Smoot Barclay Kruger Hartman Ryan Ib Steer Nichols Cere Wicker Dt. Louis Jackson Bean Dopevan Farrell Kruger Farrell Smith Wild Oyches St Taylor Louis

Millionaires and Notables Lead Country Club Golf Tourney

Boston joins 40 entrants in an 18 hole open match as judges, financiers, athletes, and club notables vie for the silver cup. Notables include Judge Robert Grant, T Jefferson Coolidge Jr, Police Commissioner Charles Curtis Jr, George Barnard, Louis Frothingham, Dr Harold Ernst, H W Crosby, Henry Russell, Robert Saltonstall, Samuel Carr, Lawrence Curtis, George Francis, Francis Amogy, Herbert Jaques, Thomas Wheelock, Mortimer Mason, Clement Houghton, Frederic Holder, and others in a fashionable season opening event at the Country Club.

Robert Grant T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Old Colony Trust Company Boston Judge Grant Charles P. Curtis, Jr George B. Barnard Algonquin Club Louis A. Frothingham Harvard Harold Ernst W. R. Crosby Henry B. Russell Ance Robert Saltonstall Samuel Carr Crosby Lawrence Curtis George H. Francis Brookline Francis Amogy Commonwealth Avenue Somerset Club Herbert Jaques Thomas R. Wheelock Mortimer Mason 8. D. Warren & Co Clement Houghton Frederic Holder Beacon Street

Changes Made by Father Walsh at Cathedral of Holy Cross

In assuming duties at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Rev. N. P. Walsh has introduced changes to boost attendance. The 7 o'clock mass payment was cancelled and the parish divided into four districts allocated to Father McCoy, Father Dolan, Father Mullin, and the pastor, hoping to bring the congregation closer to the parish through closer contact.

Father Walsh Cathedral of Holy Cross Cathedral of the Holy Cross N. P. Walsh Father Sullivan Father McCoy Father Dolan Father Mullin

Remodelling of St. Josephs Church Underway

The Rev Father Millerick new pastor of St. Josephs Church West nd orders major remodelling of the church at a cost near 12000 dollars. The project includes converting the adjoining house to a parochial residence and turning the old residence into a vestry. Repairs aim for completion by September first.

Father Millerick St. Joseph’s Church West Nd

Doheny Shuts Cincinnati As Pirates Triumph In Tight Game

Doheny pitched superb ball allowing six hits and no runs as the Pirates defeated Cincinnati. Pittsburg showed better play while Cincinnati struggled before Ewing relieved. Attendance reported at 10,000.

Cincinnati Doheny Pittsburg Ewing A.B. R P.O. A. E. Davis R. F Clark R Hoy Dodds Treckley Crawford R ” Beck Saar Care Boc Corcoran Seeree Wees Leach Stolen Hoy Davis Beck Beckley Bergen Power Browne

Brooklyn shuts out Chicago in CORALS contest

Chicago May 11 Brooklyn blanked Chicago in a CORALS time event. Newton starred in excellent form holding opponents at bay. Attendance reported at 17 000.

Chicago Brooklyn Newton

No Game In Cleveland As Sheriff Halts Attempt

Cleveland Ohio May 11 There was no attempt to play a game of professional baseball here today by the Cleveland American League team. The baseball group decided not to oppose the sheriff s determination to stop any attempt at a game and President Kilfoyle said no game would be played in deference to the court before whom the injunction argument was made awaiting decision.

Cleveland, O Groue Kilfoyle

Baseball Scores From Newark and Providence

In Newark Newark hosted a 15 inning game where Toronto defeated Newark 3 to 8. At Providence Rochester played a 10th inning tilt with Providence winning 10 to 9.

Rochester Providence Newark Toronto

Vanderbilt entries fail to place in Paris races

In the Longchamp replay on May 11 W K Vanderbilt owned horses Nettle and Flash did not place in the Prix Daru and the Prix de Vire flay respectively.

Paris Longchamps W. K. Vanderbilt

Washington Wins Chess Match by Telegraph

The telegraph chess contest between Washington and Brooklyn concluded with Brooklyn defeating Washington by a score of 8 to 4. The match showcased rapid play and strategic openings across multiple boards, highlighting Brooklyn's superior execution and timing.

Washington New York Brooklyn

Erne and Gans Eighth Lightweight Title Bout

Frank Erne the lightweight champion defends his title against Joe Gans in a 20 round bout at 136 pounds. The fight is before the International Athletic Club of Fort Erie Ontario with a guaranteed purse and split receipts. Erne trained in Buffalo and comes in in peak condition. Gans, arriving in good form, backs his chances amid strong bets and odds.

Buffalo N. Y Frank Erne Joe Gans Baltimore International Athletic Club of Fort Erie Ont Ernc Gans

Millstreams Crew Trials Under Coach Delano on Charles River

Coach Delano of the Millstreams tested a senior eight on the Charles River in a tryout. The crew may race Union Boat Club on May 31 or June 7. New rowers include Dinneen English Doherty Ryan Sears weighs 115 pounds and is to row coxswain. The club, in Delano’s ninth year, has won 22 races, and he keeps high praise from the rowers.

Delano Millstreams Union Boat Club Patrick Lyons George McDonald James English Dennis Dinneen Daniel Burke James Dillon Patrick Doherty Joseph Ryan James Sears Dinneen Doherty Ryan New England Rowing Association Boston Urke Nness Sears

FAST TROTTERS TO MEET AT NEW ENGLAND BREEDERS MEETING

Secretary Jewett lists entries for the $10,000 2:07 class to be trotted at the Breeders' Association annual meeting in September. Eleata from Portsmouth, Boralma from Boston, Chain Shot from New York, The Monk from New York, Peter the Great from Boston, on Herr from Lexington, Lord Derby from New York, Dolly Dillon from Santa Rosa Farm, and en Silver from Bardstown.

Jewett New England Boston On Herr D. J. Qabill Lexington Lord Derby E. E B. Smathers New York Dolly Dillon Santa Rosa Farm Santa Rosa Cal En Silver J. L. Drinen Bardstown, Y

Roxbury Cricket Club unveils season schedule dates

The Roxbury Cricket Club announces a season schedule with matches at Franklin Field and other venues. Notable fixtures include Lynn Wanderers at Franklin Field on May 17, Brockton there May 24, Lynn at Lynn May 31, Chelsea and Everett games later in the summer, with several opens on July 12 and August 16.

Roxbury Cricket Club Lynn Wanderers Franklin Field Brockton North Billerica Lynn Chelsea Maynard East Boston Everett North Gear North Billericn

Small Navy Yard Fire at Charlestown No Damage Found

An alarm from Charlestown Navy Yard reported a fire in a bituminous coal bin in the lower ship house near Pier 9 around 6:65 p.m. The marine guard and Boston fire department responded, extinguishing the blaze. Cause was spontaneous combustion with no damage.

Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 9 Marine Guard Boston Fire Department

Junk Men Have Lively Meeting

About two hundred junk men gathered at Schwartz's Hall to elect officers and raise funds. Police and janitor clashed over a contracted half hour, as a mass exit formed to dodge the contribution box while officers tried to hold the door.

Schwartz's Hall Leverett Street Boston Board of Police Boston West End Ways and Means McDonough

Mystery in Malden Injury at 52 Clinton Street

Police respond to a 3 AM call with Mrs. Welsh found unconscious and bleeding at residence of Richard Welsh in Malden. She offers conflicting accounts of injury, a bloodied stick is found, and no arrest is made as investigators pursue a clear motive.

Malden Clinton Street Richard Welsh Powers Dunn Thompson

French University Gains Paris After Reballots

May 11 report shows 128 ministerialists and 40 anti ministerialists elected from 168 re ballots. Ministerials gain nine seats, strengthening the government's majority in the chamber. Dreyfus champion Joseph Reinach loses in Basses-Alpes.

Paris Dreyfus Joseph Reinach Basses- Alpee

Along the Water Front Seiners Return With Mackerel Scores

Seiners arrived at the fish pier for the first time this season with mackerel trips per day. The clipper schooner Odna Wallace Hopper led with 120 barrels fresh and 140 salt in two hours off Montauk Point. The Arthur Binney followed with 112 barrels salt, signaling a strong demand as prices stay high. Other vessels and cargoes docked amid heavy weather, with European liners expected and dredging work underway in the main ship channel.

New York Newport Wdna Wallace Hopper al. Mallock Montauk Point Arthur Binney Maurice Whalen The Binney Nantucket Shoals Chatham Ellen M. Doughty Ellen Pooler Rowland Hill Halifax Dominion Atlantic Railway Dominion Hne Ottoman Parry Hoosac Docks Taverpool Portland Forest City Leyland Caledonian London Allan Line Glasgow Galway L. P. Holmblad Stettin Christiania Storm King Antwerp Ulrikan Cuba Delaware Breakwater Ice King Morses of Bath Brayman Bros Minot I. Tilcox

Gaelic School Session at Philo Celtic Society Meet

Sunday session held in the Hudson and Oak street school room with Superintendent James Drinan and J. J. Ahern directing classes. Vice President C. J. Lyons presided as members John King J. J. Ahern presented songs and readings in Irish and English. a poem in old Irish was read by Mr Drinan.

Philo-Celtic Society Hudson Street Oak Street James Drinan J. J. Ahern C. J. Lyons John King

Knickerbocker Limited to Run on Shore Line Route

Increased demand for parlor car seats on the 1 p. m. Air Line Limited from Boston to New York, and limited cars cause delays. Starting on the 19th, the train moves to the Shore Line route and is renamed the Knickerbocker Limited. It will be entirely parlor cars and follow the Bay State Limited path.

Boston New York Air Line Shore Line

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