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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1905
Page
11
The market saw moderate liquidation on Oct 9 as investors expect money to hold firm for months. Despite recoveries, activity fell on rising prices with a downsloping trading pattern and light confidence in protective measures amid monetary strain.
Gossip notes irregularity and weakness in copper shares on State Street. The column calls the drop go healthy rest and observes a shift from indiscriminate buying last Friday and Saturday to a more natural pattern as Al- progresses.
James D. Fitzgerald of Engine 2 South Boston is pensioned on half pay $600 a year by Fire Commissioner Wells. During his career he performed many acts of bravery for the Boston fire department.
The tenth annual USGA women's championship began at Convent Station New Jersey with 18 holes medal play. Notables include Miss Georgianna Bishop and Mrs. C T Stout, with Bishop setting a new course record of 87. Margaret Curtis tied for medal honors with 87, while Anita N Phipps, N W Phelps, and F L Vanderhoef posted 90 91 91. Thirty three players qualified 104 or better, leading to playoff ties for final spots.
The Giants defeated the American Champions with a strong showing across innings, generating runs in multiple frames. Attendance was 17,955 as Romend contributed key hits in the matchup.
New York Giants hand Philadelphia Athletics a 3-0 defeat as Mathewson and McGinnity master the mound. Plank allows limited hits, while Bresnahan Hartsel and Donlin contribute key plays in support. Giants take early lead and never relinquish control.
At Lexington on October 9, the Walnut Hall Farm Cup, a $3000 guaranteed purse, drew four heats. Turley beat Glenwood M in the final heat after tying the 2.07% stake record earlier. Citation won the 2:10 pace straight heats. Boreazella placed second in the 2:16 trot. The event closes Tuesday with Helen Nort and Pat T among other entrants.
The focal point was Ossie Schreckengost’s error at second as New York capitalized in the fifth inning. Mathewson dominated on the mound and at the plate and the Giants fell 3 to 0 despite late fights by Philadelphia and Boston fans.
Brockton Oct 9 City Marshal William A Boyden told the North Abington Y M C A men that a man should guard his character. He said a man’s reputation is what is said about him but if his character is right before God it matters not what others say.
Italian drivers dedicate days to machines on Long Island with a private shop and $20,000 in parts. Lancia leads as favorite amid a lineup including Nazzaro and Jenatzy, while analysts debate likely order of finish.
Ennis and Stoppani report higher wheat prices driven by bullish news and short covering. Corn trading was slow but firmer with some short covering, while oats stayed firm on speculative and investment activity with cash grain houses involved.
John R McLean owner of the Cincinnati Enquirer bought a half interest in the Washington Post company from the Wilkins estate. The sum is not stated but believed near $600,000. McLean will be president and work with John F Wilkins in managing the paper.
In Longwood yesterday two women’s handicap matches occurred. Miss Stevenson beat Miss Hooper 4 6 6 3 6 8 to reach the final, then defeated Miss Rotch by 1 6 6 4 in the semifinal.
Chester, Oct 9 The bride of a few months cheered her husband John J Sommersgill as he sped toward a winning touch for right half back He broke through the line but a pile up ensued three rivals swarmed him and he fell dying on the field The crowd roared then fell quiet in mourning.
At Belmont Park Aeronaut equalled a world mark for six and a half furlongs in 1 18 2 5 and Kiamesha tied a mile record with 1 37 2 5 on a circular track. Kiamesha led the second race while Aeronaut ran in the Westchester handicap. Other winners were Content fourth in 1 97 2 5 Lancastrian fourth in 1 20 and Ostrich sixth in 1 67 3 5.
The Harvard Congregational Church in Dorchester burned a mortgage in a joyous ceremony attended by pastors and community leaders. Reverends Torrey Bolster Beale Little and guests celebrated debt freedom with prayers, songs, and refreshments, marking a long effort and sacrifice.
Harvard University released registration figures showing a drop in attendance in all departments except the Graduate School and the Bussey Institute. Oct 7 figures contrast with Oct 18 last year, totaling 3865 students versus 4086 in 1904, with declines evident in multiple schools and a smaller freshman class of 492 compared with 548.
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