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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1904

Page

8

Prices, Pessimism Rule Wall Street Bears

Wall Street markets slip under heavy selling pressure as concerns over money supply and Erie stock weakness weigh on sentiment. Gains in United States Steel preferred and selective gains in Amalgamated offer slight relief amid broader declines across mining, copper, and utility shares.

Wall Street Erie United States Steel Preferred Sub-Treasury Macon State Street New York Seppember Amalgamated Wolverine Allouez Bingham Daly-West Osceola United States Mining Victoria Old Dominion Parrot Utah Adventure Massachusetts Gas Preferred Massachusetts Electric Common Central Oil Massachusetts Electric Preferred East Boston Mining and Stock Exchange Bay State Bostoh Consolidated American Rotary Jupiter Steel London New York Metal Exchange Pierce Kuhn, Loeb & Co D. W. James Arthur Curtis James McLean Cleveland H. Dodge John H. Pierce Old Dominion Copper Mining and Smelting Company of New Jersey Trenton United Globe Mines Old Dominion Company of Maine Allouez Mining Company Kearsarge Lode No. 2 Bald Butte

Noted Brookline Trio in Fight for Senate

Brookline voters face a Republican primary for Senate in the fourth district with three prominent citizens contesting: Prentiss Cummings a retired lawyer and former U S district attorney official, Charles H Utley treasurer of local manufacturing firms and longtime town official, and Charles H Pearson connected with Chelsea Clock Company and Brookline governance. All are respected as Brookline figures with varied career highlights.

Brookline Prentiss Cummings Charles H. Pearson Charles H. Utley Cummings United States District Attorney Greater Boston Street Railways Cambridge Street Railway West End Road Guch Elevated Public Brookline Savings Bank Mt. Auburn Cemetery Boston Columbus Manufacturing Company Quincy Market Cold Storage Warehouse Company Charles H Pearson Chelsea Clock Company Pearson

Miss Whiting Kitchen Maid Denies Family Conspiracy

Miss Lillian Whiting says she will fight the suit for conspiracy brought by former friend Miss Meeker of Greeley Colorado. She explains she served as kitchen maid to assist Miss Meeker and denies any property exchanges or plans to remove Miss Meeker. She notes meetings in the household were not clandestine and emphasizes she had no role in family affairs.

Lillian Whiting Miss Meeker Greeley, Col Mr. Meeker

Ex-dividend totals for listed and unlisted stocks

aEx-dividend totals show listed stocks at 14 077 shares and 69000 dollars. Unlisted stocks record 5927 shares. Senda.

July Wheat Jumps Up Chicago Market Bullish Close

In Chicago on May 16 the wheat market surged as beliefs in near total depletion of contract stocks supported prices. July wheat gained 1% closing near day’s high. corn and oats rose while provisions advanced. Primary receipts were 218,300 bushels.

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Port of Peddock's Island steamer Porto Rico sails for New York

Reports detail the Porto Rico leaving Peddock's Island with sugar cargo bound for New York after landing Fifty-Ninth Coast Artillery troops at San Juan. The ship will be drydocked there for painting and repairs before resuming New Orleans to San Juan service.

Peddock’s Island Fifty-Ninth Coast Artillery San Juan Porto Rico New York New Orleans P. R Yarmouth N. S Prince Arthur Halifax Yarouth Dominion Atlantic Railway Boston Lewis Wharf Prince Edward Prince George Prince Rupert Nova Scotia T Wharf Catherine Ellen Bat Whalen Flora J. Sears Frank Munroe Quannapowitt Ayer Annie Jehnnnie Minerva Robert Arthur Carrie F. Roberts Philip P. Manta Harvester Ellen V. Gleason Ignatius Enos Philomena Manter I. J. Merritt, Jr Galatea Jennie Agnes Malicita Enos Had Saxonia Liverpool Queenstown J. E. Teye

Maritime Cargo and Passenger Movements Across Ports

A dense list of ships and vessels arriving and sailing, detailing steamers, schooners, barges, and tugs with their routes, origins, and destinations. Notable entries include City of Birmingham, Downing, Old Dominion, and City of San Antonio alongside multiple ports from New York to Portsmouth and Portland.

Cestrian Thomas Liverpool Peasengers Frederick Ley Durie Puerto Plata Birmingham Burnee Savannah Mdise Downing Old Dominion Burton New York Joy Lancaster Sabbich Philadelphia Paxinos Tharine Moon Sullivan Mary Brewer Nutt Kennebec Annie Sargent Tibbetts Rockland Ralph M. Haywood Samos Tee St. George S. Iane Chester Wrehce Seenlawt Kelloch Rothport Cole Calais Fuse Lackawanna Lewis Hoboken Cohocton Eanrk Boxer Welshiladelphia Mafion Alburtis Portsmouth N. H Bear Ridge Gheektowsse Wentsworth Perth Amboy Wit Tee Baronet Bravo Daniel Willard Betjamin Herien Maywood Roe John A. Hughes City of San Antonio John G. Chandlerly Alice South Amboy Drifton Wallpores Silton Gloucester Lehigh ncGoudrick New New York Beacon Bustie Dover Portland Bizarre Boston

Shipping News Miniature Alalaaoa

Shipping update notes sunrise at 4 21 and sunset time for the day. Day length is 16 hours 39 minutes.

Shipping News Alalawao Seta

McNary Guest of Boston Teachers Association

Congressman William E. McNary was the guest of honor as about 100 members of the Boston Primary Teachers Association met at Hotel Nottingham. Speakers included Rev. Charles Ames Robert Metcalf John Brett and Miss Sarah L Arnold.

William E. McNary Boston Primary Teachers’ Association Nottingham Charles Ames Robert Metcalf Winchester John Brett Boston School, Board Sarah L. Arnold Simmons College

Petition Against Speed Way on Franklin Field

Massachusetts Civic League playgrounds committee led by James J. Minot presented a petition to Mayor Collins protesting a speedway on Franklin Field. The group includes Rev Reuben Kidner Mary Morton Kehew S C Lawrence Joseph Lee C W Hubbard George B Morrison and Elizabeth G Evans.

The Massachusetts Civic League James J. Minot Reuben Kidner Mary Morton Kehew S. C. Lawrence Joseph Lee C. W. Hubbard George B. Morrison Elizabeth G. Evans Collins Franklin Field

Aldermen Approve 1 825 000 Loan Bill for City Projects

The Board of Aldermen approved the annual loan bill totaling 1 825 000 with 1 500 000 for schools 300 000 for street improvements and 25 000 for new buildings at the insane hospital at Austin farm. The measure passed unanimously after referral to the public improvements committee. Appointments from the Mayor remain stalled and firemen off days requests were sent to the ordinances committee.

Board of Aldermen Insane Hospital Austin Farm Alderman Slattery Doogue Public Grounds Department Sherman Curley Alderman Knéeland Committee On

Suffolk Sheriff May Extend Court House

The joint committee on judiciary reported a bill allowing the Suffolk County sheriff to arrange additions to the Suffolk County Courthouse after plans gain approval from the Governor the Mayor of Boston and the chief justice of the Supreme Judicial Court.

Suffolk Joint Committee On Judiciary Suffolk Bare Association Suffolk County Suffolk County Court House Boston Supreme Judicial Court Committee On Metropolitan Affairs General Court Henry L. Plummer East Boston Tunnel

Bill to safe theatres and churches after Iroquois fire

Massachusetts legislature committee reports a bill to improve safety in theatres halls and places of worship. Provisions require illuminated exit signs, non combustible curtains, fire resisting stage materials, metal netting on gaslights, two independent employee exits, curtain raised before each show, no loitering in aisles, safety matches only, and exit plans printed on programs or posted in buildings.

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Boston Aldermanic Bill Passes House

The Boston aldermanic bill urged by Governor Bates moves to engrossment in the House and then to the Senate. Representative Hannan of Boston seeks reconsideration while denying aldermanic ambitions and aiming for a third House term. Representative Woods backs reconsideration as the committee bill would elect 12 Democratic aldermen. Reconsideration failed 4 to 81.

Boston Bates House Senate Hannan Boston al Dermanic Representative Woods

Springfield Water Bill Faces $6 Million Graft Hints

In the Senate a water supply bill authorizes Springfield to take water from the Westfield River. Representatives Garfield Lyon and Whitcomb dissented. The measure goes to the people for acceptance, but critics allege a backers’ scheme and a $6,000,000 cost.

Springfield Senate Committee On Water Supply Westfield Garfield Lyon Whitcomb

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