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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
10
Grief stricken mother Anna Stebbins, famed artists model, pleads for the return of her 12 year old daughter Marjorie taken by the father from Boston. She plans legal action against the father and the school master who permitted the removal, awaiting police steps.
The opening surge in stocks faded as short-seller demand and wary professionals drove prices down from early gains. News of tariff worries, Lawson’s attacks, and Cananea copper output shape a cautious market with expectations of a dull period into August, while some rail stocks may raise dividends.
Inbound invitations from Co L Ridgeway Sons attracted over 1000 visitors to Nautical Gardens on Revere Beach boulevard. Guests enjoyed free access to all amusements including the air ship and dancing pavilion named the garden. The vine covered pavilion lit by colored electric lights drew praise for its novel design and the gardens promise further attractions this season.
For months Boston readers praise Doan's Kidney Pills with reports of back pain relief and restored kidney function. Mrs. Wm. Byers of Dover Street confirms lasting benefit and urges continued use. price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. remember the name Doan's.
Bids opened for the sale of 1 million Manila municipal bonds at 4 percent interest redeemable after 10 and within 30 years. Proceeds to sewerage and other public works. Highest bid 109.5625 from The First National Bank of Columbus Ohio.
In Chicago trading the corn market was sluggish while wheat led the board. Bad weather in Kansas Missouri and frost in the Dakotas supported futures. May corn peaked at 68 cents then slid to 60 amid short covering. final quotes were down 8 1/2 cents with oats up 1/4 cent and provisions down 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 cents.
The Chicago grain letter notes a strong open for wheat aided by wet Northwest weather, with May and July futures fluctuating in narrow ranges. Coarse grain markets stayed strong with heavy trade, May corn selling down from highs, and oats firm with good demand.
Closing bond prices list May 25 compared with May 24 across U S government issues including 4s 3s 2s and several corporate and railroad issues from Am Tob to Wis Cent. Notable values include U S 4s 104 U S 3s 103 and NYC g348 100 and Mex Cent 4s 75.
In London price gains lift the New York market at open with active stocks rising. By midday sentiment softens and prices ease gradually. The close finishes slightly lower yet steady with standard active stocks favored for a potential turn. Quotations provided by W. B. Smith & Co.
Quarterly and semi annual dividend payments announced by Boston and Albany Railroad Company Great Western Railway Company New Century Zinc and Lead Mining Company American Car and Foundry Company with dates June 30 July 15 June 1 and July 1 respectively.
Ex dividend status noted with first instalment paid. Total sales include listed stocks 20 070 shares bonds 69000 unlisted stocks 10 776 shares and rights 220 indicating a broad mix of asset types traded.
Dr. Edward P. Crown a well known Malden physician died at his home on Washington Street from appendicitis. He fell ill last Saturday and underwent surgery Sunday by Drs. Godfrey Ryder and F W Plummer, who found an advanced case as peritonitis had already set in.
The Brookline newsboys held the first grand dance at Lyceum Hall last evening. Albert Murray directed the floor with help from Barney Watterm an. Policeman Steve Holleran volunteered his services and was well received by the crowd.
The sixth annual garden party of the St Patrick's Total Abstinence and Literary Society of Roxbury will take place at Apollo Garden on Saturday July 1 from 10 a m to 10 p m. The event features games with noted Boston athletes and attractions for children and the elderly.
A Boston Jewish leader urges action to help Russians facing antisemitic violence. An appeal from Elisavetgrad describes police complicity and a 2400 armed Hebraic self defense group amid rumors of pogroms. The letter asks Americans to intervene for humanity and communal welfare.
Pittsburgh May 25 The United States Steel Corporation moves to a decisive clash with the Amalgamated Association. Orders from American Sheet Tin Plate to close several tin mills June 1. Reported aim to have no union mills running after June 10. Detroit convention sets a demand to restore 1903 04 wage scale about 20 percent higher than this year.
The Boston Young Men’s Christian Association offers a summer camp prospectus for Sandy Island on Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire. Buildings are permanent and incidentals are covered by employed staff. reservations available on application.
In Philadelphia on May 2 Chief Justice Mitchell and Justice Potter granted a writ of supersedeas to former Judge Gordon for Mayor Weaver in injunctions over directors Smyth and Costello. The writ lifts the prior injunction and allows Weaver’s appointees Potter and Acker to take office as director of public safety and director of public works. The Supreme Court meanwhile investigates the matter. Four detectives guarded the offices as Weaver forcibly took possession. rumors say Republicans may seek to impeach him via a Select Council meeting planned for tomorrow.
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