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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1897

Page

9

Yale Cornell Harvard All Aboard For Varsity Race Crowded Poughkeepsie

Crowds gather in Poughkeepsie for the big three cornered Varsity race with Yale Cornell and Harvard crews practicing and preparations underway. Coxswain Wise injures ankle playing tennis while Captain Boyle returns to the Pennsylvania boat, teams in trim and bets placed on possible outcomes.

Poughkeepsie Pennsylvania Boyle Poughkeepss N. Y Yale Cornell Harvard Cook Lehmann Crimson Courtney Varsity Spillman Johnny Wise Ellis Ward University Thomas Reath Columbian Varsity Longacre Shattuck Rowig Oddie Elmer Fresha

Rain Halts Kennington Sixth Tour Match Oxford Past and Present

The Oxford Past and Present team scored 261 all out as Philadelphia shielded 22 without loss before rain stopped play at Kennington Oval. Key scores included Henderson 49 and Stanley 45, with Oxford’s batsmen Eccles and Fane contributing but the weather looming as the main factor. Play was set to resume the next morning with the Philadelphians chasing.

Tar Times London Kennington Oval Oxford Collegians Henderson Philadelphians Stanley Surrey County Cambridge King P. H. Clark Rowley Lord Scott Lancashire Eccles Oxford University Fane Crer Bannon B. W Montmorency

Tennis at Haverford crowns state championship day

At Merion Cricket Club Havereye, results show Tete defeating Deacon and Thomson edging Hille in singles, Fielding Judson and others advancing in doubles. Final rounds set with Deacon Carpenter facing Fielding Judson and Thomson meeting Steel, Duke Smith title contender.

Merion Cricket Club Haverford Charles Tete George P. Deacon Ewing Hille S. G. Thomson Fielding Judson Finn Brothers John Stokes Morris W. B. Moorehead B. L. C. Griffith D. L. Magruder Joseph R. Carpenter Mantle Fielding O. B. Judson Robert Steel G. Thomson Duke Smith Charles Tete, Jr E. A. Stroud William G. Clothier William W. Roper J. B. Dallas Mantle Fielding, Jr Oliver Bryce Judson S. W. B. Moorehead John

German Sharpshooters Tourney Opens in JoLiget

The grand shooting tournament of the Central Schuetzenbund of North America began this morning in JoLiget and will run four days until Sunday night. Prizes total $6,000 ranging from $20 to $100 donated by each team, plus over a hundred medals awarded for top marks.

Bridgeton Homing Club 500 Mile Fly Home Race Result

Twenty seven birds were released from Bridgeton to North Carolina for a 500 mile fly home. Only four arrived with William B. Holmes's bird winning and Councilman Daniel Elmer finishing a close second.

the Times Bridgeton Bridgeton Homing Club North Carolina William B. Holmes Daniel Elmer

Traders Halt in Advance as Prices Firm in Mixed Market

Market activity slowed with a conspicuous halt in the recent advance though prices stayed generally firm. Insider and pool manipulation cited as a factor behind rapid rises and selective selling, with notable trading in Union Traction and other rails. London and New York moves influenced local sentiment as stocks like Northwest and Chicago Gas showed gains while others lagged.

Union Traction Philadelphia Baltimore Metropolitan Marsden Pennsylvania Welsbach Welsbach Commercial United Gas Ervin & Co Lehigh Valley Winter Northern Pacific New York London St. Paul Louisville Northwest Chicago Bay State Standard Oil Octopus Grangers

Auction Results Show Varied Bonds and Stocks Sold

M Thomas & Sons auctioned securities at the Philadelphia Exchange including Staten Island Terra Cotta Lumber and Mortgage bonds, New Jersey Electric Railway Co. issues, Kansas City Ist mortgage bonds, and United New Jersey Railroad and Navigation Co. 4 percent stock. Several issues carried coupons due May 1894 through 1928, with par values noted and multiple issues listed among the offerings.

M. Thomas & Sons Philadelphia Exchange Staten Island Terra Cotta Lamber Co Staten Island Terra Cotta Lumber New Jersey Electric Railway Co Kansas City Ora United New Jersey ‘Railroad Nial Co Leawend Eedee Navigation Co Ee Crone Ieee Consolidated Terminal Railway Co.ternational Navigation Co Penn- Februa

Osceola Mining declares a one dollar dividend

Reports note the Osceola Mining Company paying a unit dividend of one dollar. Other items mention Insurance Company of North America reaching a new high, Lehigh Valley president denial by E W Winter, and a surge in June Electric Storage Battery business doubling year over year.

Insurance Company of North America Electric Storage Battery Company

Grain and Produce Markets Report Wheat Corn and Oats

Market report shows receipts and shipments for wheat corn and oats with mixed activity. July wheat option under pressure and prices closed higher. cash wheat nominal. export demand moderate. Corn options inactive with firm local car lots, No 2 yellow at 81 to 82 cents. Oats quiet with limited inquiry and unchanged quotes.

Pennsylvania Delaware

Market Report: Flour Prices Hold Steady as Sugars Remain Quiet

R Y B flour held at 2.2 to 2.40 per barrel amid steady quality. Refined sugars were quiet with prices unchanged. Refiners' card prices ranged 3 to 16 cents, with grades from cubes to confectioners A, and hay and straw markets showing weakness and steady straw respectively as supply and demand vary.

Spring Furnishing Goods for Gentlemen at Eshleman & Craig

A fresh seasonable line of gentlemen’s furnishing goods in endless variety and best material at reasonable prices. Attractive lines of fine underwear and white and colored shirts. Eshleman & Craig, W27 Chestnut Street, second floor.

Eshleman & Craig Chestnut Street

Local Market Report on Grains Provisions and Livestock Prices

The page details prices for flour and feed, including winters and springs, with quotes for common grain types and brands. It notes cotton weakness and ample feed supply, plus bundled sales and retail fat poultry, butter, eggs, and cheese prices, reflecting a busy farm and market day.

Wholesale prices and market notes from Chicago June 24

The report lists futures with highs lows and closes for corn oats wheat and flour along with oats pork and lard prices. It notes receipts for flour wheat corn oats rye barley and tobacco and records firm prices in creameries dairies cheese eggs and other commodities.

Chicago Aly Renee Shanea Asia OIF. Ssees Medio Sae Tom Faly O. i C . A Co. Oy Bae

Petroleum markets hold steady as Pennsylvania crude quoted

New York on June 24 reports Pennsylvania crude steady at July 85. Ol City Pa follows with credit balances at 85c and shipments totaling 73 361 barrels. Runs reach 28 583 barrels.

New York Petroleum Pennsylvania City

Elkwood Park Announces Summer Shooting Events Card

Elkwood Park opens its summer programme for live bird events with managers Daly and Chanfran announcing a schedule. Philadelphia marksmen join the field while Robert Welch defends the amateur title in a July 3 start with multiple handicaps and stakes through September.

Long Branch Messrs Daly and Chanfran Elkwood Park Philadelphia Robert Welch Eptember Rensselaer

A Golf Club in Trouble Over Lease and Fees

Newport reports the Newport Golf Club faces an uncertain future as the ground lease expires soon and no action has been called. The Country Club seeks higher fees for the links, built at considerable expense, while some members push for economy and others advocate continuing with the current plan.

the Times Newport Newport Golf Club Country Club Golf Club Steers

Club governance slate lists officers and directors

The document presents a roster of officers and trustees including J. Marrity as President and G. L. Crawford as Vice President plus Daniel Donovan as Vice President and Treasurer roles filled by Johann and V. Loughney. Directors include Daniel Donovan and others such as George H. Earle Jr. and Anthony A. Hirst.

Daniel Donovan George H. Earle Howard B. French William F. Harrity Anthony A Hirst Arthur Hagen Jeremiah Sullivan Winthrop Smith John Sparhawk Edwin Megarge Gustine Thompson William J. Gil John A. Johann

Consolidation Forged in Big Street Railway Machinery Firms

Charles T. Yerkes of Chicago leads a merger between Siemens-Halske Electric of Chicago and Pennsylvania Iron Works to form a $3,250,000 firm. The new company will supply street railway machinery for Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh with major stock held by the Chicago side. Directors named include Yerkes W L Elkins Jr Grist and Maloney with officers led by Charles E. Yerkes.

Pennsylvania Iron Works The Siemens-Halske Electric Company Charles T. Yerkes Chicago Pennsylvania Iron Works Company New York Pittsburg Pennsylvania Company Chicago Company W. L. Bikine, Jr Philadelphia R. Suydam Grant Charles E. Yerkes B. W. Grist Fr. W. Whitridge W. T. Butler E. '. Rice Martin Maloney C. T. Yerkes W. L. Elkins, Jr Mr. Yerkes Peayhust DT Eeterny Mr. Bikinna Aies Wittieth “Street Steflon Avenue

Maher and Sharkey Signed for Battle to a Finish

Ireland’s Peter Maher and San Francisco’s Tom Sharkey agreed to fight to a finish for a side bet of 5000 dollars. Buck Connelly and Dan Lynch deposited 2500 dollars each to bind the match with Richard K. Fox as temporary stakeholder. Location debated, California barred, articles signed in Jersey City within three months with final deposits to follow.

New York Peter Maher Pugilist Ireland Tom Sharkey Sailor Lad San Francisco Emerald Isle Buck” Connelly Pittsburg Maher Dan Lynch Sharkey Ogsters Richard K. Fox Smith Connelly California Lynch Pittsburger Escapaaien Sam Austin Jersey City

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