Bears Control Stock Market Amid Broad Slump and Tight Money
The day saw a broad market decline with little trading activity and modest losses across many stocks. Copper shares and industrials fell while copper prices in London rose, and calls on money hit 7 to 10 percent as market optimism dwindled amid a coal strike and tight credit.
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Bears
Lst
New York
Rostow
Boston
Wall Street
Mohan
Osceola
Montreal
Tamarack
Old Dominion
Atlantic
Centennial
Amalgamated
Isle Royale
London
John Stanton
Daly-West
Quincy Company
Quincy
United Copper
Heinze
Stock Exchange
Dominion Iron and Steel
Dominion Coal
Teleery
Rutland
Agricultural Chemical
United Fruit
Eee
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Premium Oil stock sale offers limited time for investors
A promotional note announces 2,800,000 barrels plus 10 other contracts for Premium Oil. Stock priced at 10 cents a share with fast rise potential to 20 cents. Denominations include 10, 20, 50, and 100 purchases with free shares. Fully paid and non-assessable, mail orders to Union Securities Co. Dept. B.P. Boston MA.
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Securities C
Dept. B. P
Water St
Boston
Mass
Union Pacific
Lake Erie
Ois
Wisconsin Central
United States Een
Petting & Refseenee
International Paper
National Biscuit
Ee Ee
Pacific Mail
People's Gas Ee
Republic Steel
Tennessee Coal & Iron
Union Bag & Paper Co
U Steel
Eb Tern Union
Market Summary: Boston Stocks May 12
Boston reports the day’s high and low sales, along with closing, bid, and asked prices. The summary notes price ranges across key issues, reflecting trading activity on the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Junk Dealers Raise Funds for Lawyer to Challenge Police License Rule
Junk collectors held a disorderly meeting in Grand Central Hall Hanover Street attended by about 150 men. They raised 112 dollars from 112 members to hire a lawyer to contest a police board ruling requiring citizenship and English ability to obtain junk licenses. A five member committee was later chosen to hire counsel and represent their interests.
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Police Board
Grand Central Hall
Hanover Street
Benjamin Baron
Aor
Gluic
Mt St Joseph Academy Alumnae Whist and Dancing Party
Mt St Joseph Academy alumnae hosted a whist and dancing party at Copley Hall to raise funds for the building. The event featured prizes for both ladies and gentlemen, a post whist reception, and a long list of patrons and attendees prominent in Catholic social circles.
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Mt. St. Joseph Academy
Copley Hall
Building Fund
John H. Sullivan
K. L. Muldoon
Louise McCarthy
John Hickey, Jrs
William McGeough
D. H. McCann
John D. Berran
George Jennett
J. W. McLaughlin
Louis Watson
John F. McCarthy
Francis Whelan
James Gooray
Francis Sheridan
Francis
Annie Barkem Six Months Old Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances
Six month old Annie Barkem died suddenly at home yesterday after noon. Homeopathic Hospital staff found the death suspicious and collected milk samples for poison analysis. Medical examiner notified but Division 5 police lack the parents' address.
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Annie Barkem
Homeopathic Hospital
Division 5
Spanish Queen Regent ends reign amid tears and triumph
Madrid May 12 crowds parade in joyous streets while in the palace the Queen Regent mourns as she hands over to her son the duties of regent after 16 12 years. Premier Sagasta and ministers receive the last decrees as the Golden Fleece is conferred on the Duke of Cumberland. The regency ends with oath pending May 17.
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Madrid
Spain
Sagasta
Senor Segasta
Public Health Committee Advances Pure Vaccine Inquiry
Yesterday the committee on public health voted to report a resolve directing the State Board of Health to investigate the feasibility of manufacturing pure vaccine lymph and to assess the purity of lymph used in the prior year. Mr. Bullock of New Bedford leads the report.
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Committee On Public Health
State Board of Health
Bullock
New Bedford
Core Makers Indorse Brewery Strike
The Core Makers International Union No 1 voted to initiate five new members under union rules. It adopted penalties fining members who patronize non union saloons five dollars per violator.
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Core Makers Indorse
Core Makers’ International Union No. 1
Internationa Union
Fusiliers celebrate 115th anniversary with Rhode Island leaders
Rhode Island Governor Kimball and Adjutant-General Sackett joined the Massachusetts based Fusilier Veteran Association officers and men for the 115th anniversary. A street parade along with crowds near City Hall preceded a banquet at the American House where state officials and guests toasted the fusion of the two states.
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Old Bay State
Little Rhody
Fusilier Veteran Association
Rhode Island
Governor Kimball
M. Sackett
H. D. Tanner
Er. M. Walker
Charles E. Stearns
Charles G. Gorman
First Light Infantry
Providence
Scots’ Guards
Caledonian Club
Army and Navy Veterans
Salem Cadets
Reeves
American Band of
Providence Companies
Massachusetts
Olin
Major Hatch
Kimball
Dewey
Fusilier Veterans’ Association
Stephen Roblin
Boys of ’61
E. N. Walker
Ourists
H. S. Tanner
R. I.militia
Charles F. Stearns
J. Mason Goss
George Lincoln
Boston Fusilliers
Hurley
Salem
Boston Fusiliers
Providence Light Infantry
N.C. O
Tanner
Roosevelt
Jenkins
Charlestown
Fusiliers
Independent Boston Fusilier Veterns Celebrate 115th Anniversary
The Independent Boston Fusilier Veterans marked the 115th anniversary with a collation at the Irvington street armory, a parade, and a theatre party at Music Hall in the evening. Six hundred seats were reserved for members and their lady guests.
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Boston Fusilier Veterans
Irvington Street Armory
Music Hall
Fire guts Arcade building in Blackstone loss $25,000
A blaze in Blackstone tonight gutted the two story rear storehouse of the four story granite Arcade. The owner occupants Maxon Bros groceries suffered about $10,000 in losses and Blackstone Manufacturing Co. faced about $15,000 in building damages.
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Blackstone
Maxon Bros
Blackstone Manufacturing Company
Whitman Wins Interscholastic Tennis Final At Harvard
H Whitman of Volkmann's School defeats G Plimpton of Newton High in four sets to claim the interscholastic tennis title on Harvard courts. Whitman and Plimpton advanced through morning semi finals, with Whitman prevailing with ease in final.
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Harvard
H. Whitman
Volkmann
G. Plimpton
Newton High
Whitman
Stetson
Andover
Melrose High tops Stoneham in second meeting this season
Melrose High defeated Stoneham High yesterday afternoon by a score line of 18 to 7 in the second of three annual games between the schools. The clash at Melrose produced a clear Melrose victory with the Stoneham defense unable to stop Melrose’s late surge.
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Melrose
Stoneham
Melrose High
Stoneham High
Secon
Fish Dealers
Carruth’s
Episcopalian Club Hosts Bishops Brent and Vinton in Boston
At the Hotel Somerset the Episcopalian Club hosted Right Rev. C. H. Brent newly appointed bishop to the Philippines and Right Rev. Alexander H. Vinton first bishop of western Massachusetts. A reception and dinner for over 200 followed as President Turner chaired. Brent spoke on citizenship and national duty, philanthropy in Manila, and ongoing missions with women volunteers. Vinton paid tribute to Massachusetts and the new diocese.
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Somerset
Episcopalian Club
C. H. Brent
D. D
Philippines
Alexander H. Vinton
Western
Massachusetts
W. H. Turner
Lawrence
Brent
Vinton
John 8. Lindsay
St. Paul's
Boston
Charles 8. Hamlin
Dean Hodges
Harvard Divinity School
Leonard K. Storrs
A. St. John Chambre
Robert Treat Paine
Turner
Hamlin
Bishop Brent
Bishop Vinton
Godspeed
Church of God
Daniel Webster
Lincoln
Manila
George C. Thomas
Philadelphia
Cebu
Grafton D. Cushing
John S. Lindsay
Scientists sail on Dixie to study volcanic eruption
May 12 report from Washington says Mr. Robert Hill of the geological survey and Mr. C. Borchgrevinck, Antarctic explorer, with Professor Alexander Graham Bell if he can arrive, will depart on the United States steamship Dixie for Martinique to study volcanic and seismic activity related to the recent eruption. Hill goes for zoological survey interests while Bell represents the National Geographical Society.
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Washington
Robert Hill
Gslogical Survey
Borchgrevinck
Alexander Graham Bell
Nova Scotia
United States
Dixie
Martinique
Hill
Zoological Survey
Bell
National Geographical Society
Dudley Council 226 Knights of Columbus Banquet
Dudley Council 226 Knights of Columbus celebrated its fifth anniversary with a banquet at Deacon Hall attended by about 100 members and many guests. Representative John J. Mansfield presided as toastmaster. Speakers extolled the order’s principles while songs music and recitations filled the program. Louis E. Stickel received a gold medal for active recruitment of new members.
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Dudley Council
Knights of Columbus
Deacon Hall
John J. Mansfield
Louis E. Stickel
Martyred President lecture at United Fellowship Hall
Mr. Thomas A. Mullen will deliver his stirring lecture The Martyred President before William McKinley Conclave No 822 Improved Order of Heptasophs in United Fellowship Hall 26 Union Park Street next Wednesday evening An entertainment will follow under Brother John F Marrin with dancing to J Fred O Connor OrchestraMusic and festivities conclude with a dance on the same program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Mullen
William McKinley
United Fellowship Hall
Union Park Street
John F. Marrin
J. Fred O'Connor
Harvard Track Meets Record Set Despite Strong Head Wind
Harvard's handicap track meet on Soldiers Field produced a standout 220-yard hurdles run by Captain Willis, breaking the old intercollegiate mark as Scheuber challenged him. The day featured strong hammer throw by Piper, 130 feet 5 inches, and several sprint and distance events, including Walsh winning the one mile and Colwell taking the 1000 yard, amidst tough wind conditions.
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Harvard
Soldiers Field
Willis
Scheuber
Hopkinson’s
J. L. Bremer
New York
Fry
Curtis
Piper
Yale
J. G
Lis
J. Converse
R. Abercrombie
Fos
J. Ten
T. Lightner
Nabbins
Agina
H. M. Channing
H. Willams
Ee Richards
O O. Chew
J. G. Willis Lagoe
B. Scheuber
F. R. Bauer Biche
M. T. Lightner
R. W. Robbins
Ford
R. M. Walsh
Perenne C. Ware
von Colwell
E. W. Mills
C. M. Frothingham
W. Burke
H. Robinson
KE. C. Kerans
M. Murphy
Igw
Winslow
W. E. Story
Abe
F. B. Scheuber
J. Ih. Anit
Oster
Sane
W. T. Piper
Barnard
E. H. Green
Dorchester Faulted by Slender Bat as Cambridge Wins
Dorchester High School fell to Cambridge Manual Training School 2 to 0 in a senior league game at Locust street grounds. Cambridge led in the third, Dorchester tied wait until the fifth, then Cambridge pulled away with two eighth-inning runs. Barnstead and Cavanaugh starred for Dorchester in defense and batting.
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Dorchester High School
Cambridge Manual Training School
Locust Street Grounds
Dorchester
Cambridge
McLaughlin
Barnstead
Cavanaugh
Hickey
Hannum
Sullivan
Short
Burdett College Topples Arlington High in Pitching Duel
Arlington fell 14 to 8 as Burdett College dominated with limited hits and strong fielding. Maloney pitched well for Burdett, while Hill Kelley and Goff starred for Arlington. O'Donnell threw out baserunners repeatedly as the Burdett infield shut down Arlington runners. The scoring showed Burdett with four runs in the first and final frames and Arlington tallying eight runs across the middle innings.
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Arlington
Burdett College
Maloney
Burdett
O'Donnell
Hill
Kelley
Goff
Duddy
Arlington H
Vermont Beats Tufts 7-2 In Burlington
Vermont defeats Tufts 7 to 2 as Tufts struggles to hit Davis. Davis credited with the win, while Stolworthy suffers the loss. Final line shows Vermont scores in three innings while Tufts offense stalls. Base hits: Vermont 7, Tufts 2. Batteries: Davis 1 and Orton, Clay and Plunkett.
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Vermont
TUFTS
Burlington
University of Vermont
Davis
Stolworthy
Orton
Clay
Plunkett
Jersey City and Newark Scores Reported in Daily Pairings
In Jersey City Toronto game the score shows 10 to 9 with Jersey City favored. Worcester Worcester match ends 5 to 4 with Rochester. Providence hosts Buffalo 2 to 0, and Newark faces Montreal with 14 to 9 in Newark.
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Jersey City
Toronto
Worcester
Rochester
Providence
Buffalo
Newark
Montreal
First war canoe race on Mystic lake planned for Memorial Day
Medford on May 12 reports plans for the first war canoe race on Mystic lake if weather holds. Captain Jack Howard and the Medford Boat Club regatta committee organize a contest among the Medfords, Wawbewawas of Auburndale, and Quinnobequins of Worcester. The Winchester Boat Club hosts the event, with Medford invited to participate.
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Medford
Mystic Lake
Jack Howard
Medford Boat Club
Medfords
Auburndale
Quinnobequins
Worcester
Winchester Boat Club
Frankl Wins at Gole Prookline May 12 Golf Meet
Busy spring day at Clyde Park links Country Club features women’s bogey handicap and spring cup matches. Mrs. George N. Francis wins bogey with a 48 even net 3 handicap while players like Miss Alice Sargent and Miss Stackpole post strong scores. in Cup prelims Carr, Crosby and Amory win their matches as Wheelock advances in rounds One and Two.
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Clyde Park
George N. Francis
G. H. Francis
Alice Sargent
Miss Osgood
Miss Stackkpole
Abinwes
I. B. Bemis
Miss Saltonstall
Miss Torter
L. A. Wells
Mrs. Thacher
Feta Ieurs
Miss Bush
Syring Cup
S. Carr
R. Crosby
F. A. Amory
S. H. Fessenden
J. Richardson
A. A. Adams
Carr
J. B. Tilton
G. M. Wheeloc
R. B. Williams
T. R. Wheelock
He Coolidge, Jr
G. M. Wheelock
F. GC. Hood
H. Thacher
G. EF. Barnard
F. I. Amory
L. Curtis
Newton High School Loses In Interscholastic Golf Meet
May 12 report from Newton notes Newton High School 0 loss to Noble and Greenough in the interscholastic golf series at Newton Golf Club. Brae Burn Club matches list several class results with players Herrick Wood Witherbee Gorton Baldwin Fuller Paine and Lincoln led team victory 13 to 10 over Dowse.
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Newton
Newton Golf Club
Newton High School
Noble & Greenough
Brae Burn Club
W. B. Herrick
Wood
F. B. Witherbee
Robert Gorton, Jr
F. S. Baldwin
Robert Gorton
H. G
William Fuller
N. E. Paine
L.’ W. Smith
Brae-Burn
West Newton
George S. Lincoln
W. N. B. Dowse
Spring golf schedule at Bear Hill Wakefield
The Bear Hill Golf Club of Wakefield issues its spring schedule listing events from May 17 through July 4. It covers medal play with low scores qualifying for rounds, first round spring championship and consolation, match play in July, and a team event for married versus single men.
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Bear Hill Golf Club
Wakefield
Pine Banks
Malden
Melrose
Whitman Wins Harvard Interscholastic Tennis Title
H Whitman of Volkmann's School Beaton and brother of Maxwell Whitman won the Harvard interscholastic championship at Soldiers Field defeating C Plympton Newton High 6-3 9-6 6-2 6-1. Semis saw Whitman beat Stetson Andover 6-1 6-4 and Plympton beat T Dorman Volkmann's 6-0 3-6 6-3. Final standings Newton High Volkmann 9 points each with Andover 6 others listed.
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H. Whitman
Volkmann
Beaton
Maxwell Whitman
Soldiers Field
Whitman
C. Plympton
Newton High
Stetson
Andover
Plympton
T. Dorman
Boston Latin School
Brown and Nichols
Malden High
Hopkinson’s
Jerome at Harvard Municipal Reform talk by NY district attorney
William Travers Jerome NY district attorney will visit Harvard on May 30 and 31. On Memorial Day he speaks at Sanders Theatre under the Political Club and Saturday at the Union, discussing municipal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Travers Jerome
New York
Harvard
Political Club
Sanders Theatre
Union
Cambridge scientist to sail on Dixie for St Pierre
Dr Jagger, a renowned Cambridge geological expert, will be among the passengers aboard the Dixie steamer bound for St Pierre in support of Harvard University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagger
Cambridge
St. Pierre
Harvard University
Drowned Longshoreman John McEachern Found Near L Street Bridge
Harbor police recovered the body of John McEachern a Longshoreman who drowned on March 17 while working on the dredger Boston. A Port Hawkesbury Cape Breton native, he was found floating near the L Street Bridge in South Boston yesterday.
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John McEachern
Boston
Port Hawkesbury
Cape Breton
L Street Bridge
South
Bedell Hurt In Fitchburg Yard Horse Incident
Phalen F. Bedell of 280 Dorchester street employed by T. F. Bush as a teamster was knocked down by a runaway horse in the Fitchburg railroad freight yard at Charlestown yesterday. He sustained three fractured ribs and internal injuries and is on the dangerous list at the Relief Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phalen F. Bedell
Dorchester Street
T. F. Bush
Fitchburg
Charlestown
Lynch Arrested on Larceny Charge at Local Court
Michael J. Lynch of 48 Chamber was arrested yesterday by eminers at Division 3 on a charge of entering the room of Joseph Cappellett and stealing a suit of clothes valued at $22, which was recovered.
Haley Knocks Out Smith in St Louis Fight
Dan Cane and scout Jim headline a boxing card in St Louis on May 12 with a first round stoppage. Smith fought at catch weights as Haley pulled off a quick knockout to claim dominance in the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Dan Cane Xrock
Jim "Smith
Newark
Palma Tablets Claim Health and Youth Benefits
Success is promised to those with nerve, brain, and energy and Palma Tablets are advertised to build these traits. The ad touts kidney relief, better sleep, and a younger appearance. Pricing listed as 50 cents per box with a 12 box deal of five dollars and a free book, from several local drug stores including Walker Rintels Drug Co and others on Washington Street and Tremont and Boylston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Rintels Drug CO
Dewey &Sq
J. F. Bradbury
Washington St
F. H. Putnay
F. N. Kend
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