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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1904

Page

8

Prices Climb as Copper and Woolen Stocks Lead Rally

Reaction pushes industrials and rails lower after gold flows to Paris. Amalgamated tops yearly high at 75 5/8 while copper names Allouez Calumet Hecla and Utah rise. Local Boston market seen as narrow with shadow of manipulation and a cautious outlook amid strong London demand and a copper boom.

Jennial Franklin Greene Consolidated Mass Old Dominion Massachusetts Electric Preferred Mining and Stock Exchange American Writing Bay State Gas Calumet & Arizona Majestic Pioneer Lynn Suburban Electric Common Wall Street Paris Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston New York ORCOL Learing House Cies New York State Street Amalgamated Tennessee Coal and Iron National Biscuit United States Steel Gould Lines Allouez Calumet & Hecla Parrott Lewisohn London Santa Fe Utah Iist Adventure Arcadian Arnold Atlantic Bingham Daly West Elm River Mohawk Shannon Trinity Victoria United States Isle Royale Cen Tel & Tel Mercur Daly-West Domer & Steel Edison el Ill Fitchburg Pl Ga Ry & Elec Gen Electric Guanajuato Humboldt Michigan Mont C & C Ny&h Old Colony Pere Marquette A Pullman Co. Oe Quincy Reece Button Rutland Pr Union C L & Min Union Pacific United Fruit United Shoe A US Coal & Oil Washington Uo West Nd St Ry Dl Western Tel & T Winona Min Eee Wolverine cWyandot

Andover Captain Faces Appendicitis Hospitalization

Lawrence November 14 Elmer J Thompson captain of the Phillips Andover Academy football team is at Lawrence General Hospital awaiting doctors decision on appendicitis. He suffered pain Sunday but by noon today his condition had greatly improved.

Lawrence Elmer J. Thompson Phillips Andover Academy Lawrence General Hospital

Doyle Calls for Open Debate with Opposing Boston Official

Alderman James H. Doyle challenged Street Commissioner Salem D. Charles to a public debate at the caucus primaries on Thursday. Doyle says voters should hear them address municipal law finance real estate and streets plus other issues and questions. He argues rotation in office and questions Charles's six year tenure.

James H. Doyle Salem D. Charles Mr. Charles Boston Democrats

Actress Isi dore Rush Dies in Surfing Tragedy

In San Diego on November 14 Miss Isi dore Rush an actress died of heart failure while bathing in the surf a massive wave swept her into deep water. Six members of her company were nearby and helped to shore. Doctors treated Miss Rush for an hour without success another actor Milton Heriot was knocked unconscious but revived after treatment.

San Diego Cal Isidore Rush

Tech Athletes Hold Banquet At Tech Union

The advisory council on athletics at Technology hosted a dinner for more than 150 participants of field day at the Tech Union on Garrison street. Samuel Cabot discussed the new field and the medals bearing his name awarded to students who improve at Tech. Frank H. Briggs introduced Mr. Wigglesworth, who funded grandstand and facilities and spoke on athletics. The Cabot trophy cup was circulated among attendees as they drank from it.

Advisory Council On Athletics At Technology Tech Union Garrison Street Samuel Cabot Tech Frank H. Briggs Wigglesworth

Boston Freight Train Wreck on Pelham Bridge

The Boston fast freight left Mott Haven yards at 9 30 p m and wrecked half an hour later on Pelham bridge trestle across Pelham Bay. Eighty car train broke in two with seven or eight cars piled on the track. No crew injuries reported.

New York Boston Mott Haven New York, New Haven & Hartford Pelham Bridge Pelham Bay

Ryan Knocks Out Mellody in Chicago Championship Bout

Billy Mellody of Boston the white welterweight champion of America lost his title to Buddy Ryan of Chicago in a Harlem Athletic Club 10 round bout. Mellody was knocked out two minutes into the fight after a first round knock down followed by a second hard blow to the jaw. Mellody lay unconscious for several minutes after the decisive punch.

Chicago Billy Mellody Boston America Buddy Ryan Harlem Athletic Club Mellody Ryan

New York Stock Market Ends Irregularly Firm Amid Sugar and Steel Moves

Irregular session with sugar shares spiking before paring gains and Tennessee Coal & Iron rising about 8 percent on renewed buying. Copper closed higher, many railroad stocks eased on profit taking, and overall activity remained uneven. Total sales reached 380,200 shares.

New York Tennessee Coal & Iron John Filkins & Co Congress Street Brooklyn RT Ch. Mil & St P Cal Fuel & Iron Erie Missouri Pacific Southern Pacific Tennessee C & I US Steel

Jordan Horses Win Trophies At New York Show

The New York annual horse show at Madison Square Garden opened with A G Vanderbilt winning the coaching class and Eben D Jordan’s Tangerine taking the harness pony prize. Jordan's bay gelding Radiant captured the novice harness prize as the event drew a fashionable crowd under orange and black decor. The evening exhibition followed a grand opening with a trumpet fanfare and Gounod music.

New York Madison Square Garden A. G. Vanderbilt Tangerine Eben D. Jordan National Horse Show Association Gounod la Reine de Saba

Campbell Still Leads Bellew After Recount

Frank A. Campbell led Henry A. Bellew by 438 votes after a recount at Faneuil Hall. Campbell gained 121 votes in six wards, while Bellew dropped 14. In Precinct 5 Ward 16 Campbell gained 100 votes with a total Ward 16 gain of 90 for Campbell.

Frank A. Campbell Faneuil Hall Henry A. Bellew Campbell Bellew Bellew. Campbell Seeess Séeeckiuot Meee

Two Alarms At Kingston Street Fire

Patrolman Joe Hughes spotted smoke from the fifth floor of a large tailoring shop at 131 Kingston Street about 9:30 last night and alerted the fire department. Chief Cheswell ordered a second alarm as dense smoke poured out, and after a 30 minute fight the flames were confined to Henry R. Barry's establishment. Fire loss reached $3000 with water and smoke damage around $2000. the building is owned by the C. U. Cotting estate.

Joe Hughes Lagrange Street Kingston Street Cheswell Henry R. Barry The C. U. Cotting Estate

Evans and Rooney Awarded Bravery Medals

Captain Thomas BH. Evans and Inspector William J. Rooney received bravery medals for capturing Minnie McKenzie who shot and killed Patrolman Alfred M. Sturtevant at 121 Falcon Street East Boston. The incident occurred at the suspect's home and prompted the award ceremony.

Minnie McKenzie Alfred M. Sturtevant Falcon Street East Boston Thomas BH. Evans Station 7 William J. Rooney

Winter retreat in Lakewood urged for overworked men

An article argues winter vacations extend life and vitality for city workers. Lakewood New Jersey is presented as a gem offering change of scene, recreation, social pleasures, and a milder climate, with a booklet available free from Central Railroad of New Jersey via C M Burt at 143 Liberty Street New York.

Florida California Lakewood New Jersey New York Central Railroad of C M. Burt Liberty Street New York City

Commissioner Ware Resigns From Pensions Office

Washington reports Commissioner of Pensions Ware tendered his resignation to the President and it was accepted to take effect January 1. Ware declined to discuss the action beyond noting newspapers had urged his resignation for years. He plans to return to Kansas to resume his law practice after the fall elections. No successor named.

Washington Ware Kansas

Aldermen Advance Printing Order and Budget Petition

The Board of Aldermen approved printing 1000 copies of the Revised Ordinances of 1898 charging the expense to reserve funds. They also referred a petition from Judge S. A. Bolster of Roxbury recommending raising the Roxbury Municipal Court probation officer salary to 1800 dollars. Alderman Patrick Bowen chaired the meeting in place of Doyle.

A. Bolster Roxbury Board of Aldermen Patrick Bowen Doyle

Mixed fish fares at T wharf and port news at Boston

A detailed ship and market report covers 570 300 pounds of fresh mixed fish with haddock 262 000 pounds cod 98 800 hake 174 500 pollock 26 000 cask at T wharf. Prices range with cod 4 14 to 6 14 cents and haddock around 5 cents. Also notes arrival of steamship Canopic with 117 passengers from the Azores and ongoing port changes.

T Wharf Haddock White Star Line Canopie Enoch Maddox Hoosac Docks Azores David Wallace Bird Island Flats Rodney Parker Canopic Naples Catalone Louisburg Metropolitan Line Herman Winter New York Calvin Austin St. John N. B Atlantic Frank Israel United Fruit Company Admiral Dewey Boston List Admiral Farragut Jamaica

Shipping News Mini Almanac for November 15

Shipping notes list arrivals in port including Canopic and Catalone with passengers for White Star and B. ships. schooners Future Lizzie Cochrane and others, plus tugs and barges. Departures include Kenneth, Argo, Chattahoochee, Calvin Austin and towing craft. weather west northwest wind.

Canopic Maddox Naples Ponta del Gada White Star Line Catalone Glover Louisburg Future McDonald Carrabelle Fla Henry Little Thomas Philadelphia Lizzie Cochrane Lindsey Perth Amboy M. K. Rawley Hooper Weehawken Georgiotta Mayo Jonathan Cone Lunt Raritan River N. J Plymouth Hanson Port Johnson Lynn Salem Kenneth Norfolk Pathfinder Argo New York Chattahoochee Wind Northwest Calvin Austin St. John N. B Portland Eastport Herman Winter Carlisle Phenix Saucon Thomaston

Man Commits Suicide Attempt in Police Station Cell

Frank Brackett of 80 West Dedham Street attempted suicide by hanging with suspenders in his cell at Police Station 4 South End. He had been arrested on a drunkenness charge earlier and was placed in a strait jacket before the failed act.

South End Frank Brackett West Dedham Street Brackett

Correcting Bad Habits Not Enough

Correcting bad habits alone does not cure a torpid liver. Diet and living reforms must be backed by medicine to restore liver and bowels, boost mood, and improve endurance. Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills claim to tone the liver, stimulate circulation, and relieve constipation and bilious headaches for 25 cents. Signed W. F. Smith.

Smith W. F. Smith

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