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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1911

Page

14

Market Review and Outlook After Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court decision on Standard Oil sent prices to yearly highs and the 1910 peak. The rise was fueled by speculation, now tempered as the public digests new levels. Bear markets last about a year and bulls about two, suggesting more gains ahead. Prospects look bright with bumper crops, favorable foreign trade, cheaper commodity prices, easy money, strong bond demand, and bullish banks.

Supreme Court Standard Oil Company Congress

Calendar for today Ex-Dividend VOKE Corte PR

The notice lists corporate actions with a focus on ex-dividend dates and closing books. It mentions Ohio Copper and related market updates, signaling upcoming corporate actions and share trading implications for investors.

Big Canoe Day At Charles River Draws Thousands

The Charles River hosted a record 2000 canoes with crowds lining Riverside and Auburndale. Dozens rode boats and launches as the park scene at Norumbega Park opened drawing about 10,000 from Boston via enhanced car service. The day ended late with steady canoeing and a police presence guiding inexperienced paddlers.

Charles River Riverside Auburndale Metropolitan Police Norumbega Park Boston Zoo

Orators on Common Speakers Debate Tax Reform and Luxury

The Common’s oratory season opened with veteran speakers addressing topics amid heat. Robert B Capon urged prosperity under single tax while denouncing taxation as death-dealing, as Peter Riley proclaimed labor friendship and urged attention to a stalled resolution on state issues.

Robert B. Capon Boston Beacon Street McNamara Labor Peter Riley Indiana

Archbishop O'Connell Lays Corner Stone of New Church

Archbishop O Connell led the corner stone ceremony for St Aidan's Church in Brookline yesterday at 4 pm attended by over 2000 people including bishops priests from the Boston diocese and more than 100 Holy Name Society members. The event featured a silver trowel gift, a bronze box with parish history and donations, and a reception after the ceremony.

St. Aidan’s Pleasant Freeman Streets Brookline William H. O'Connell Boston Holy Name Society of St. Aidan’s Church Pleasant Street Joseph F. Coppinger Edward F. McLeod Michael Fay George Smith Holy Name Society Freeman Street Father Coppinger O’connell St. Aidan’s Church Erskine Smith New York George Havens Whitney Hall Coolidge Corner Mgr J. E. Millerick St. Joseph’s Church West End Edward J. ‘Moriarity St. Peter's Cambridge Michael J. Splamne D. D Cathedral Edward McLeod St. Joseph's John J. O’brien Hugh Roe O'Donnell St. Anthony, Allston Thomas McManus John Cassidy St. Lawrence

Cornerstone laid for St. Raymond's Church in Providence

Governor Pothier attends cornerstone ceremony with Providence and nearby city mayors, clergy, and laity. Bishop Harkins lays the cornerstone and Dominican order begins its charge of the new church with Father Malloy delivering the sermon. Dominican priests from New York and Newark also attend.

Providence Aram J. Pothier Pawtucket Central Falls Woonsocket St. Raymond's Matthew Harkins Father Malloy O. P New Haven New York Newark N. J

Quimby Girl Seeks Broadway Consent and Change of Life

Miss Quimby from Quimby plans to leave her Brooklyn friend’s apartment to pursue Broadway work. She signed a contract for a chorus role in a Savage production but seeks her mother’s written consent to accept a more ambitious Broadway opportunity. She vows never to return to live with her stepfather Mr Werner and cites lacking clothes as a hindrance while hoping for support from her mother.

Mr. Werner Boston Miss Quimby Werner Bika Tali Brooklyn Poston

Queal Big Favorite Over Alf Shrubb

Billy Queal the American champion is a strong favorite over Al Shrubb the British champion in a special 12 mile race at the Boston American league grounds Wednesday night. Queal has defeated all comers across the West and is expected to win by at least two yards. Shrubb has followers who believe he can reverse past defeats. A record crowd is anticipated as stars from Mike Norris to Ted Crooks and others are listed for the event.

Billy Queal al Shrubb Boston Queal Shrubb Orth Pga Shrugks American League Park

Mrs Gardner Seriously Ill In Fenway Palace

Mrs John J Gardner is critically ill in her Fenway palace and has cancelled all social engagements pending recovery. Her illness has lingered with poor health for some time and two weeks earlier she was seriously indisposed during a Gloucester visit.

John J. Gardner Fenway Gardner Gloucester

Taft praises Y M C A black Washington project

President Taft spoke to more than 1000 African Americans in Washington praising the Colored Y M C A movement and the $100,000 home plan. He commended the Y M C A work and Mr. Rosenwald of Chicago for a $25,000 gift to the Washington branch and building fund despite directorate rules.

Washington Taft Colored Young Men’s Christian Association Rosenwald Chicago

Y M C A influence praised by President in wartime speech

The President lauds the Y M C A for shaping young men during formative years, citing its役 in Manila and Hong Kong and its role in providing a robust Christian club environment. He emphasizes its value for young colored men as well as white men, urging moral guidance over temptations.

Manila Hong Kong America England

Taft Summer Home Inspected at Parrametta

Major Archibald W Butt and E W Smithers visited Parrametta to review cottage alterations for the White House summer home. Officials expect the President and family to arrive around July 1 with executive offices planned in the Mason building Cabot street.

Beverly Archibald W. Butt Taft E. W. Smitkhers White House Parrametta Mason Building Cabot Street Major Butt Woodbury Cottage Woodbury Point R. D. Evans Evans Cottage

Willoughby vs Anderson in title clash at Columbia Theatre

Walter Willoughby of Cleveland and Sam Anderson of Boston meet again for the middleweight title in a finish match at the Columbia Theatre next Friday night. Their first duel lasted two and a half hours with Anderson winning. A large crowd is expected with stage seating and two preliminaries at 8:15.

Walter Willoughby Cleveland Sam Anderson Boston Columbia Theatre Anderson Willoughby

Weekend Boxing Card Listings Across Cities

A dense schedule lists multiple bouts across New York Brooklyn Albany Pittsburg Philadelphia Winnipeg Indianapolis Gary and more. Notable matchups include Young Erne vs Jack Ahearn and Monte Attell vs Karl Denning with amateur bouts slated at Armory A A in Twin Sullivan vs Porky Flynn and Eaddie Murphy facing Johnny Willetts.

Young Erne Jack Ahearn New York Jimmy Dunn Young O'Leary Brooklyn Paddy Sullivan Young Nitchie Kid Henry Tommy Quill Albany Woburn C Woburn Mass Buck Crouse Mike Glover Pittsburg Harold Walker Chicken Roskin New Bedford Monte Attell Karl Denning Indianapolis Eaddie Murphy Johnny Willetts Jerry Gaines Bob Lefaver Joe Nelson Billy Morrow Jack Leon John Perelli Mike Twin Sullivan Bob Armory A. A. Moha Toronto Ack Dillon Tony Caponi Winnipeg Buckwin Miller Jimmy Fryer Philadelphia Jeff Clarke Mike Donovan Joplin al Kublak Barney Williams J. Smith Joe Hyland Pixon Frankie Wednesday Tommy White Morris Bloom Jim Cooley Ind Kgo O. Brennan Buftanapolis Hillard Tang Falo Chuck Larson Mike Sheridan Gary Tommy Murphy K Brown Johnny Coulon Eetne Mountaia Jack Sullivan Daly Fort Way Sailor Burke Fred Maguire Harney Riley Lowell Young Ahearn Goodman Aines Armory A. A Twin Sullivan Porky Flynn Sian Forben Eadle O'Keefe Kansas City Pores Igs Perron Lewiston Teffarsonte Dale Dum Oy

Yale Varsity Rowing Faces Changes Ahead of Haeford Race

Alumni and undergraduates wonder about Yale rowing as changes are admitted for the eight tomorrow after a conference with Coach Kennedy. Van Sinderen’s inconsistent seat, Tucker and How trial, and renewed English stroke prompt possible shifts. The eight trains for the Haeford race and sails to Gales Ferry next week for over four weeks, aiming to develop a winning crew amid coaching questions.

New Haven, Conn Yale Frost Haeford Gales Ferry Kennedy

Wolgast to Meet Burns in San Francisco Championship Bout

Ad Wolgast and Frankie Burns of California prepare for a 20 round fight next Saturday in San Francisco. Jack Welsh will score the bout. The lightweight limit will be strictly enforced and Burns should weigh in at the contract figure without trouble.

Ad Wolgast Frankie Burns California San Francisco Jack Welsh Wolgast Burns

Boxing bouts and matches across cities draw local interest

The San Francisco crowd awaits lightweight Wolgast’s likely win as boxing events unfold nationwide. Highlights include Knockout Brown versus Tommy Murphy in New York in a 10 round decider, Eddie Murphy versus Johnny Willetts in Boston, Jerry Gaines versus Bob Lefavor in Cambridge, Billy Morrow versus Dick Nelson in Lawrence, and John Perelli versus Jack Leon for six rounds. Also planned is Tom O Rourke’s white hope tourney for the National Sporting Club with about 18 entrants, plus picks of George Memsic versus Johnny McCarthy in Los Angeles and Mike Twin Sullivan versus Bob Moha in Toronto. Open tournament and three special bouts fill Armory A A’s Friday card.

San Francisco Wolgast Brown Tommy Murphy New York Murphy Armory A. A Eddie Murphy South Boston Philadelphia Johnny Willetts Wileletts Eddie Jerry Gaines Cambridge Bob Lefavor Brockton Bob Jerry Billy Morrow Dick Nelson Lawrence John Perelli Jack Leon Tom O'Rourke National Sporting Club George Memsic Johnny McCarthy Sammy Smith Tom McCarey Los Angeles Mike Twin Sullivan Bob Moha Toronto Tomore Row Harry Forbes Chicago Eddie O'Keefe Kansas City

Keep Busy To Be Cool Says Wylie

Dr. Harvey W. Wylie, federal pure food expert, offers heat coping counsel. He urges avoiding thoughts of heat and keeping busy with work to prevent suffering, warning against idle people who dwell on hot weather and those who ask if it is hot enough for you.

Washington Harvey W. Wylie

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