Massachusetts Gas Feature In Boston Market
The Boston market opened quietly ahead of a holiday with Massachusetts Gas shares as the feature. The Boston Consolidated Co cut gas price from $1 to 95 cents next month, signaling strong earnings. traders noted few loans and high short interest in a dull market. London price shifts barely moved New York, with light trading. News of a Russian armistice proposal rejection and Mr. Ryan’s claim as the Equitable control buyer were the only notable items. Reading rose one point. Calumet & Hecla rose to 6.25. Utah directors meet in New York Monday. United Fruit reports record June banana receipts and earnings reflected modestly in stock.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Boston Consolidated Company
London
New York
Russia
Ryan
Equitable
Calumet & Hecla
Michigan
Utah
United Fruit Co
Market Opens With Sparse Activity and Narrow Range
A New York opening shows about a dozen trades in five minutes with mixed results. Wisconsin Central and Northern Pacific lead modest gains while many major names see little or no activity. By noon turnover remains light and prices hover near the day’s start amid some firmness in Japanese 442s.
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Wisconsin Central
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Louisville & Nashville
Rock Island
Brooklyn
Futures Open Steady With Modest Gains in Spot Cotton
In New York on June 16 futures opened steady with bids and offers across months from June at 8.55 to March at 9.10, May at 9.10 bid. Spot market closed quiet with a five point gain on middling uplands at 9.15 and middling gulf at 9.40. sales totaled 115 bales.
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New York
Uplands
Gulf
Copper and mining stocks move with dividends and outputs
United Verde pays its fifth 75 cent dividend per share while Utah Consolidated directors meet with expectations of raising the rate to $2. Daly West mine suspension ripples through operations. Old Dominion Mining June output likely exceeds May. Smelter output reaches 110000 pounds this month. American Woolen clears bonds tied to Chase Woolen Mills. no bonds remain on the acquired properties. Copper market firm says very firm and quiet with local companies sold into September. demand for July and early August deliveries remains strong.
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Old Dominion Mining Company
Tarasca-Mexico Shares Offered in Operating Mine
Splendid chance to acquire shares in a functioning mine with solid earnings. Block close held and limited. John W. Billings offers details from P O Box 422 Lowell Massachusetts telephone 1032-2.
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Block Close Held
John W. Billings
P. O. Box
Lowell
Mass
Tel
Unclear Quote on Lake and Electrolytic Value Ranges
A fragment notes quoted values for Lake and electrolytic materials with percentages 15.12 to 15.25 and 15.1214. It references September and October timing but lacks full context or attributions.
Keith's Theatre at Boston Show Delights Vaudeville Fans
The Fadettes Woman's Orchestra headlines a weekly changing program at Keith's Theatre with new members boosting snap and talent. Upcoming acts include Clayton White and Marie Stuart in Paris, Emma Francis and her Arabian Whirlwinds with Keno, Walsh and Melrose, Mitchell and Cain, and Taylor Thimes. The biograph will also feature its usual motion picture changes.
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Woman’s Orchestra
Clayton White
Marie Stuart
Paris
Emma Francis
Keno
Walsh
Melrose
Mitchell and Cain
Taylor Thimes
Biograph
Motion Pictures
Prince of Pilsen at Tremont Ends Soon in Boston
The Prince of Pilsen company, led by Henry W. Savage, has drawn large crowds at Tremont in Boston over three weeks with over 200 performances across three years. Notable stars include Jess Dandy, Louise Willis, Marie Welsh, Stella Martine, Ida Stanhope, and the cast, plus the new oddity Kafoozelum by Allen Lowe and George Rosey, headlining June 26 for two weeks.
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Tremont
Henry W. Savage
Marie Welsh
Stella Martine
Ida Stanhope
Kafoozelum
Allen Lowe
George Rosey
Dave Lewis
Elfie Fay
Earl and the Girl Charms Boston Theatre Audience
Boston theatre continues to draw crowds in the second month of The Earl and the Girl. Alexander Clarke as Jim Cheese wins fanfare with If It's Good Enough for Rector. Victor Morley, Georgia Caine, and chorus enthrall in How'd You Like to Spoon With Me. Stage Manager Burnside introduces new numbers with a Monday add.
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Boston Theatre
Alexander Clarke
Jim Cheese
Rector
Victor Morley
Georgia Caine
Burnside
Dewhurst Sentenced to One Year in House of Correction
Salem June 16 Geo Dewhurst was sentenced to one year in the house of correction after a three year old conviction for making false entries to defraud while clerk of the Arlington Cooperative Association of Lawrence. A stay of execution was granted for further appeals. Dewhurst testified he returned $9890 in restitution. Government alleged a $9000 shortage. officials urged leniency.
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Salem
House of Correction
Geo. Dewhurst
Arlington Cooperative Association of
Lawrence
Sheldon
J. P. Sweeney
Dewhirst
Stout Defeats Hurry in Metropolitan Woman’s Golf Semi Final
Short Hills June 16. In the 18 hole match play at Baltusrol Mrs. Charles T. Stout of Staten Island defeated Miss Elizabeth Hurry by 4 up and 2 to play. Hurry struggled with a thumb tendon issue. Gertrude Travers beat Mrs. A H Harris 7 up and 5 to play. Final round set for tomorrow with Stout facing Travers.
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N. J
Baltusrol Golf Club
Charles T. Stout
Staten Island
Elizabeth Hurry
Apawamis
Rye
New York
A. H. Harris
Apawamis Club
Gertrude Travers
Nassau Golf Club
Glen Cove
Miss Hurry
Mrs. Stout
Miss Travers
Rouviier to keep foreign portfolio amid Morocco talks
Paris June 16 Premier Rouvier announced at the Elysee that he will permanently retain the foreign affairs portfolio and relinquish finance. The finance post will be filled by M Merloud while the foreign appointment is formalized in a decree to appear tomorrow. Morocco negotiations remain at a standstill with no progress. Dr Motono met Rouvier to discuss a possible Washington peace meeting.
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Paris
Rouvier
Council of Ministers
Elysee Palace
Finance
M. Rouvier
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Loubet
Germany
Morocco
Foreign Office
Dr. Motono
Washington
M. Merloud
Wollix dies in Liverpool after long illness
Sir John Archibald Wollix principal proprietor of the Liverpool Courier and tobacco manufacturer in Liverpool died this morning after a prolonged illness. He was born in 1842 Providence Rhode Island. Martin Dewing prominent oyster planter and dealer in New England died in this city aged 75 after a short illness. Born Mendon Massachusetts in 1830 he began in Woonsocket in 1853 and later partnered with P E Nichols before planting beds in Narragansett Bay. He leaves a family.
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John Archibald Wollix
Liverpool Courier
Providence
R. I
Martin Dewing
New England
Mr. Dewing
Mendon
Mass
Woonsocket
P. E Nichols
Narragangett Bay
Ladies Kennel Club Show Opens in Braintree
A large exhibition by the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts opened in Braintree for two days. Prominent exhibitors include Mrs. R. E. L. Nicholson of Washington with Walkurne, a Great Dane, Mrs. Hamilton Fish Webster of Newport with cocker spaniels, Mrs. Burke Roche of Newport with bull and Irish terriers, and Mrs. Richard Harding Davis with a collection of dogs imported from China.
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Ladies’ Kennel Association of
Massachusetts
R. E. L. Nicholson
Washington
Walkurne
Hamilton Fish Webster
Newport
R. L. Cocker
Burke Roche
Richard Harding Davis
China
Long range naval bombardment tests near Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Virginia reports quiet scene as Admiral Dickins fleet opens fire at long range. Two squadrons approach from Chesapeake Bay and the capes while smaller craft stay back. The aim is practice in range finding and locating shore batteries by drawing fire at distance.
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Dickins
Chesapeake Bay
Capes
Reading Murder Case Filed
Cambridge June 16 The case of Mary Severns of Reading charged with killing her husband John B. Severns with an axe in that town some time ago was placed on file in the superior court today Mrs Severns has been placed in an asylum where it is thought she is incurably insane
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Mary Severns
Reading
John B. Severns
Terms of peace may be settled in New England
Germany backs Chinese integrity and seeks friendly mediation with no European power gaining a commission. Baron Rosen is named as a likely Russian plenipotentiary and has leased a Boston area home for potential talks at Manchester-by-the-Sea if Washington proves unsuitable.
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Germany
China
Baron Rosen
St. Petersburg
United States
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Boston
Manchester-by-the- Sea
Washington
Peace Conference Set in Washington as Armistice Favors Unclear Path
St Petersburg reports Washington chosen for the peace talks with Japan expected to name three plenipotentiaries led by Marquis Ito Baron Komura and Marshal Yamagata. Russia may send Rosen and M Neldorff as ambassadors, with Witte a debated option. A meeting date remains weeks away and an armistice may hinge on Roosevelt's persuasion amid ongoing Manchurian fighting.
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Washington
Japan
Paris
Russia
The
Hague
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Privy Council
Baron Komura
Marshal Yamagata
Baron Rosen
Count Cassini
Ambassdor
M. Neldorff
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
Far East
Manchuria
Oyama
Linevitch
Resignation of Alexis Sends Shock Through Russia
St Petersburg June 16 12 25 pm the announcement that Emperor Nicholas had accepted the resignation of his uncle Grand Duke Alexis as high admiral caused a great sensation. Comment discusses the Washington peace plenipotentiary meeting and Russia's need to select ablest men, while reports warn of Japan's advances and potential European repercussions amid a delaying rainy season affecting military actions. Foreign Minister Lamsdorff may join the plenipotentiaries.
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Alexis
Washington
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Washinton
Far East
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Japan
Asia
Listok
Korea
Manchuria
Germany
France
China
Europe
Lamsdorff
Russian Cruiser Kouban Seeks Coal at Saigon Port
The Kouban, an auxiliary cruiser formerly the Augusta Victoria, arrived off Saigon and requested coal to reach a Russian port. It carries wireless, 16 small guns, and did not join the Sea of Japan battle, having been detached to the east coast of Japan.
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Cochin
China
Kouban
Augusta Victoria
Yokohama
Rojestvensky
Cape St. James
Here
Civil service move affects city school staff
A June 12 1905 communication from Warren P Dudley secretary to city officials outlines that under revised civil service rules approved by the governor and council all janitors engineers and persons in charge of school buildings or heating apparatus will be placed under civil service on July 1. It requests a report listing each affected employee including name birth date original appointment date and salary.
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Civil Service
Civil Service Commissioners
Warren P. Dudley
State Tennis Tourney Sees Surprises in Early Rounds
Boston June 16 The Longwood Cricket Club courts stage the championship of Massachusetts as nine players enter the fourth round after rapid early rounds. Upsets yesterday leave the final outcome uncertain while interscholastic champ N W Niles and R C Seaver loom as top contenders for the final. Holt beats B Larned 6-4 6-1 in third round. fourth round begins in afternoon play.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Longwood Cricket Club
Longwood
N. W. Niles
R. C. Seaver
H. J. Holt
J. I. B. Larned
Wage Increase Bid By Carpenters District Council Fails
In Boston on June 16 the carpenters district council and 32 affiliated unions failed to push a wage increase plan for about 6000 union carpenters. The referendum produced a majority but not two thirds as required by international rules, prompting remonstrances from many unionists.
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Boston
Carpenters District Council
Carpenters
Bates Named to General Staff in Washington
St Louis June 16 Maj Gen John C Bates who has led the northern division in St Louis for 17 months departed for Washington to become senior member of the U S general staff with headquarters there Gen Theodore Wint will take command here succeeding Bates and will move from Omaha where he heads the Missouri department
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John C. Bates
U. S. Army
Washington
General Staff of the
United States
Bates
Theodore Wint
Department of
Wakefield Votes More Funds to Fight Brown Tail Moths
Wakefield June 16: in addition to prior expenditures the town voted 5000 more to battle the brown tail moth. Hundreds of trees have lost leaves and nearly every resident endures skin irritation from contact with the moth fur.
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Chicago bids for peace conference in Chicago proposal
A movement emerges to host Russia Japan peace talks in Chicago if Washington change is desired. The Illinois Manufacturers Association asks the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor to join in extending an invitation.
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Chicago
Russia
Japan
Washington
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Illinois
New Bedford Man Guilty of Vote Buying Attempt
In New Bedford on June 16 a superior court jury found Max Levy guilty of attempting to buy votes at the last municipal election after hours of deliberation.
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New Bedford
Max Levy
Miners Push Hydraulics Probe Following Memorial
In San Francisco on June 16 the U S Geological Survey began an investigation into California hydraulic mining in response to a memorial from the California Miners Association. Miners seek recovery of gold buried in ancient river channels using hydraulic methods.
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Roosevelt
California Miners Association
U. S. Geological Survey
California
Record-setting mackerel catch lands in Boston port
On June 16 the fishing schooner Ralph L Hall returned from the grand banks with seventeen thousand fresh mackerel and 400 barrels of salt mackerel. The cargo, inventoried at $8500, marks an unusually large catch for the day.
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Boston
Grand Banks
Ralph L. Hall
Credit Men Convention Opens With Bankruptcy Address
Memphis June 16 The final day of the national Credit Men convention opened with an address by Wm A Pendergast of New York on An Enduration National Bankruptcy System.
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Memphis
Tenn
National Convention of Credit Men
Wm. A. Pendergast
New York
Nurserymen Elect New Leader At Convention
The national convention of the American Association of Nurserymen closed in French Lick Indiana with Emery Albertson of Bridgeport Indiana chosen as president. The next annual meeting will be in Dallas Texas.
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French Link
Ind
American Association of Nurserymen
Emery Albertson
Bridgeport
DaMas
Tex
Pingree Dies in Overhill Office Visit
Representative Mellen A. Pingree a leading Massachusetts legislator collapsed and died in Overhill on June 16 during the city visit. The sudden death shocks state politics as colleagues mourn his long service. Pingree previously chaired key committees and was known for reformist work in the General Court.
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Overhill
Mellen A. Pingree
Massachusetts
Russian forces push Japanese from Iulantizi and Nanshantchenzi
Reports from Linevitch to Emperor Nichol as of June 15 describe a Russian turning movement that forced the Japanese to retreat from Iulantizi on June 11 after burning supplies. A second Russian force moved from the Tsin river valley to Vanloungon, pushing back Japanese advance posts, with cavalry at Nanshantchenzi withdrawing slightly northward.
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St. Petersburg
Linevitch
Nicholas
Iulantizi
Tsin River
Vanloungon
Nanshantchenzi
Old Confederate Veterans Parade Marks Louisville Reunion
Louisville veterans parade through a three mile route as part of the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Louisville Kentucky with a large crowd observing the June 16 event.
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Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
Poeticus Pleads For a Universal Sentiment
A dialogue from Cleveland Leader quotes Poeticus seeking a poem that expresses a universal sentiment. Criticus notes the speaker has already achieved it, referencing a line that begins I would that I were dead in a latest sonnet.
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Criticus
Cleveland
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