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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1904

Page

9

New York Slump Affects Boston Trading Tone

The New York market opened up then turned irregular as profits took hold. Pennsylvania and United States Steel led gains while copper and mining shares showed weakness. Local activity waned with Amalgamated, Copper Range and Centennial slipping and copper futures firming amid mixed demand.

State Street New York Boston Mr. Lawson Colorado Theodore Hastings Amalgamated Hamlin Centennial Allouez Michigan Utah Tamarack Osceola Adventure Isle Royale Mass Quincy Victoria Winona Wolverine Dominion Coal Mining and Stock Exchange Ahmeek Bay State Gas Boston Suburban Electric Common Treadwell

Excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee From Boston

On Saturday September 17 a one day round trip from Boston to Lake Winnipesaukee costs 2 dollars. A 60 mile steamer ride on the Mt Washington lasts about five hours with views of the White Mountains. Train departs 8:20 a m from Boston. return from Alton Bay upon steamer arrival. Tickets at 322 Washington street until Sept 16 and Union station until Sept 17.

Lake George L. Walker Boston Commercial Walker Copper Letter Boston Michigan Copper District Fay Michigan William H. Coolidge United States West Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad St. Paul H. L. Bowker & Co A. H. Vickers State Street Edison Electric Illuminating Company United States Coal and Oil Company Logan W. Va Heath Lake Winnipesaukee Mt. Washington White Mountains Alton Bay City Washington Street Union Station

Wanted Oil Stocks Exchange Offers Dividend Shares

WANTED OIL STOCKS Will exchange a sure dividend paying stock for stock in any oil company in the United States Address V 51 the Post.

United States the Post

Stock market opens with bull sentiment in New York

The New York Consolidated market opens with buoyant early buying pushing many stocks higher. Industrial steels rise over a point while rail and railroad shares show mixed strength. heavy profit taking later eases prices, closing weak near the day’s lows.

New York New York Central Pennsylvania Louisville & Nashville Norfolk & Western John Filkins & Co Congress Street Eneh. Tow Ieee Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn R Tran Ae Chl M & St P Chi, RI & P Col Fuel & Iron Nrle Loulaville & Nash Met Street Missouri Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Railway Union Pacific US Steel

Chicago Grain Quotations Report From Ennis and Stoppani

Liverpool wheat furnished a surprise this morning coming half higher despite yesterday's decline here. The Chicago grain letter notes Wheat Dec May and Sept prices with open high low and close figures for Sept Dec May futures. Corn and Oats quotations show daily ranges and carryovers.

Ennis & Stoppani Chicago Board of Trade State Mutual Chicago Liverpool

Dividend and tax payments for listed and unlisted securities

Ex dividend and distribution instalment paid. Assessments settled. Total sales report shows listed stocks 29 934 shares bonds 11500 and unlisted stocks 8411.

Honor Paid to Captain Henderson of the First Hibernian

The First Hibernian Regiment salutes Captain Henderson newly named to the State military examining board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The appointment strengthens A O H oversight and honors a longtime regiment leader.

Captain Henderson Hibernian Regiment

Gettysburg and Washington Tour From Boston

A Philadelphia and Boston line trip departs Boston September 23 for Gettysburg and Washington. The rate of 82 dollars covers carriage drives hotel expenses and all necessary travel costs. Itinerary by Geo M Roberts P A N E D 205 Washington Street Boston.

Pennsylvania Railroad Boston Geo. M. Roberts Washington Street

Travel Excursions Offer Low Rates to Pacific Coast

California Oregon and Washington Colonist tickets sold daily from Sept 14 to Oct 15 from Boston to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and Pacific coast points with reduced fares to Utah Wyoming Montana and Idaho via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western line. Daily guided Pullman sleeping car excursions double berth $9.75 from Boston. Write J E Brittain general agent 300 Washington Street Boston.

California Oregon Washington Boston San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seatle Pacific Coast Utah Wyoming Montana Idaho Chicago Union Pacific & Northwestern New England J. E. Brittain Washington Street

Boston and Albany excursion to New York for five dollars

A yearly excursion offers a five dollar trip from Boston to Albany and down the Hudson to New York then via Fair River line back to Boston. This year the trip departs Boston on Thursday October 13 with further details from A. S. Hanson, general passenger agent, or the Boston city office at 366 Washington Street.

Boston & Albany Albany Hudson River New York Boston A. S. Hanson Washington Street

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Boston Man

John Horner of 28 Orange Street Boston employed by the B A R R testifies he used Doan's Kidney Pills about five years ago for long kidney trouble. He describes back pain headaches dizziness and eye issues but says the remedy cured urinary trouble and kidney pain. He recommends the product, sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.

John Horner Orange Street Boston Mass Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Wheat prices rise on rumors of frost and crop drops

Snow in the Canadian Northwest and a reported smaller Russian crop push wheat higher in Chicago. December options gain while corn and oats fall. early selling followed by shorts covering but prices end nervously firm. Primary receipts reach 731,400 bushels versus 924,000 last year.

Chicago Canadian Shorts

War veteran pleads innocence in murder case

A war veteran, Allingham, claimed innocence after police took him to the station. He described two men who assaulted Mrs. Crowley for liquor and four others who entered for robbery. Investigators rely on Frank Quinn and Peter Bradshaw who found the dying woman and on wallet and pension papers found on Allingham.

Allingham Pawtucket Third Rhode Island Artillery Providence

O Connell challenges McNary to public debate in Dorchester

Joseph F. O Connell of Dorchester contesting the 10th district nomination addressed South Boston voters at Gray s Hall. He offered a written challenge to Congressman McNary, proposing to debate his record and to pay all expenses, while daring McNary to provide proof for accusations.

Joseph F. O’connell Dorchester McNary Gray’s Hall South Boston O’connell Hall South Boston

Chelsea court clears amusement owners in multiple cases

Judge Stearns of the Chelsea court discharged Charles F. Pelton and John McGinnis, found not guilty. John J. Hurley was found guilty. Louis Bopp of the Rough Riders was still on trial when the court adjourned.

Judge Stearns Chelsea Court Revere Amusement Charles F. Pelton Scenic Railway John McGinnis John J. Hurley Coney Island Louis Bopp The Rough Riders

Police Shift in Division 2 Reassigns Four Patrolmen

Patrolmen Nickerson Acron Bigelow and Foley of Division 2 are moved from day to night duties by direct orders from headquarters. They testified against Patrolman Carlstein during the Board of Police hearing where Carlstein and McDonald faced charges for fighting in the guardroom.

Nickerson Acron Bigelow Foley Carlstein Board of Police McDonald Gaskin

Glancey and Kelly Box in 20 Round Draw in Providence

Hughey Glancey of Pawtucket and Emergency Kelly of Boston boxed a terrific twenty round draw for the Brighton A. C. of Scituate in Providence Rhode Island. Kelly faced a ten pound weight disadvantage but outworked his opponent throughout the final rounds.

Providence R. I Hughey Glancey Pawtucket Kelly Boston Brighton A. C Scituate Glancey

Richard Munstar Missing After School Absence

Richard Munstar a nine year old of 46 Anderson Street West End was sent to school Wednesday and has not been seen by his relatives since.

Richard Munstar Anderson Street West End

Contests in Cambridge Nominating Papers Opened

Democratic nomination papers opened. Aylward seeks senatorial district seat while Sennett aims for renomination. Other candidates include Downey McDermott Edward Vignesen and more. Middlesex districts show multiple contenders and split delegations for local conventions.

Aylward Representative Sennett Jeremiah F. Downey Thomas McDermott Thomas J. Edward Nicholas Vignesen Middlesex Francis J. Fohy Henry F. Lehan Manuel Andrew James T. Barrett William P. Nickerson Samuel F. McArthur Daniel J. Toomey Frederick S. Dietrich

Luce A Candidate Again For House

Somerville political parties filed nomination papers last night for House seats. Democratic delegates supported John Diggins and others. Frederick J. White Joseph Cummings Lawrence J. Ward and Douglas B. Foster nominated in various wards. Republican delegations favored W. W. Rawson. W. L. Waugh and incumbents Luce Vinal and Stevens also filed for seventh district.

Somerville John Diggins Frederick J. White Joseph Cummings Lawrence J. Ward Douglas B. Foster W. W. Rawson W. L. Waugh Luce, Vinal Stevens

Break Up Liquor Partnership Says Swallow

Dr. Silas C. Swallow of Harrisburg Prohibition candidate for President told 1000 at the People's Temple that the liquor traffic must sever its ties with the present government. Other speakers included Rev. C. A. Crane and Rev. A. C. Dixon of Boston and Volney B. Cushing of Portland.

Silas C. Swallow Harrisburg Penn People’s Temple C. A. Crane D. D A. C. Dixon L. A. Clevenger Boston Volney B. Cushing Portland

Everett Split on Congressional Row

EverettSept 15 The filing period closed with only one contest for Congress a split among Roberts and Bennett supporters as separate ward lists were filed for both candidates.

Everett Congressional Roberts Bennett

Judge questions verdict in McSweeney breaking and entering case

Judge Holmes asks the jury foreman how the not guilty verdict was reached in the Chelsea breaking and entering case against John McSweeney. The foreman cites police testimony that the suspect did not leave the building as key evidence. McSweeney faced charges over the Rawlins storehouse theft of iron grate and iron pipe on Aug. 4.

Foreman Holmes Superior Court John McSweeney McSweeney Charles C. Rawlins Second Street Chelsea

Steamer Cymric Searched for Alleged Murderer Michaele Sylvestri

Police and Providence detectives searched the Cymric for two hours at her berth seeking Michaele Sylvestri, charged with killing his brother Giovanni in Providence Monday, but found nothing.

Cymric White Star Line Providence Keel Michaele Sylvestri Giovanni

Labor Notes and Union Actions Across Trades

Labor factions report wage strikes and contract actions. Decorative Glass Workers press for 18 dollars weekly minimum for an eight hour day at roll call. Cushing & Anderson reports signing a contract and workers to report to 24 Warren Street. Stonemasons aid nine applicants. bakers label endorsed. tubeworkers in Ipsville receive aid. Pavers back tobacco workers label. Next meeting to elect a delegate to the State Branch AFL. Harness Makers urge union label patronage and aid Somerville tubeworkers. Teamdrivers Council endorses strike against Smith & Hopkins and T. Tighe.

Decorative Glass Workers Cushing & Anderson Warren Street Stonemasons’ Union Bakers Iville Pavers’ Union American Federation of Labor Harness . Makers’ Union Somerville Pamenens Smith & Hopkins T. Tighe &Ns

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