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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1901
Page
6
Kidde Peabody & Co report over 90 percent of Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining shares deposited under the April 15 1901 Directors Circular. Deposits extended to 2 pm May 2 1901 as some holders were absent. A New Jersey court action against Amalgamated Copper Co may delay negotiations after a May 6 hearing.
London dispatch says Senator Clark may secure the Copper King title by a new method to refine copper at the mine mouth. A proposed deal would let him acquire a process to manufacture bars sheets and tubes from crude copper, saving about 100 per ton. Electrolytic and ten times faster, the method echoes refining practices.
Fire today destroyed two tar teaks of the Dominion Iron and Steel Co containing 320000 gallons of tar each. Damage is estimated at 15000 dollars. George White of East Boston injured his hand, T F Meyers burned by boiling tar, and Samuel Lambalo of St John s Newfoundland burned by tar.
The trial stage notes that Eastman and Captain Proctor are central figures as the prosecution presents testimony but seeks a proven motive. Witnesses include Grogan’s family as expected, while the defense plans to challenge motive and suggest possible bullet substitution and issues with Inspector Jones’ testimony.
Developments in the Grogan shooting trial reveal testimony from Inspector Henry G. Jones and officers about Eastman, Titus, and Crone. Eastman admits a struggle occurred after Grogan was shot, while witnesses differ on timing and details. Evidence includes footprints, a cap, a handkerchief, and a bullet reportedly from a revolver, with the defense challenging the prosecution’s accounts.
A suit was brought yesterday in the New York court. We extend an invitation to acquire shares of the company until after the hearing. Boston April 26 1901 Bidder Peabody & Co.
The Eastman jurors observed Sunday with worship and rest. Sheriff Fairbairn restricted comments, moved the group to Church of the Ascension, and later ferried them by electric car to Fresh Pond and Newton for outdoor exercise. They returned for supper and letters to friends, with sheriff screening correspondence for case references.
Centreville dispatch reports Colin McFarland died at a police station from alcoholism after arrest for drunkenness. He claimed a Boston horse and buggy theft. Forrest McFarland of Cambridgeport Grocer at 110 Harvard St says Colin worked for him and boarded there. Colin had a wife and three children and reportedly took Forrest’s horse a week earlier with a man named Bob Watson linked to the incident.
Yesterday's sunlit openers drew thousands to Boston park rides as riders of all ages filled the streets and park paths. Clubs including the Massachusetts B C and South Boston Wheelmen joined in while track access was restricted.
New York detectives O Connell Weld en and Palmer pressed a lead from Washington about a missing boy named Willie McCormick. They searched gypsy camps near Alexandria and planned visits to three camps in northeastern Washington suburbs. Two Maryland avenue residents reported a boy resembling McCormick at a Virginia avenue house. Father Mullen offered to renew the $10,000 reward if the boy is returned and the kidnappers are caught.
Ohio River level fell further at Cincinnati on April 28 as water receded and cellars drained. Rail lines gradually reopen with trains expected to use regular depots tomorrow after ongoing cleanup and precautionary closures.
The funeral for Private John H P Gardner A S M C long serving garrison barber at Charlestown Navy Yard was held yesterday afternoon at 67 Tremont Street Charlestown district. Rev P J Gormley of St Marys Church officiated and interment followed at Chelsea Naval Cemetery.
A bustling Cambridge Street era scene describes Boston’s outdoor baby show on Commonwealth Avenue with 600 babies and 1000 spectators. Passersby, families, and tourists enjoy sunlit parks, diverse costumes, and a rousing display of spring leisure across the Public Garden and Beacon Street area.
Police from Division 16 shut down a Back Bay gambling den at Suite 9 Nor way Street. Officers seized chairs tables sofas liquor cigars and cards valued at 125.25 and arrested ten men aged 20 to 82 with four nationalities represented. they face arraignment for being present where gambling implements were found.
Joseph McBrien a Maine Central section hand died after falling from a rear Lewiston platform on Main street. He entered the house intoxicated and was told to leave. Miss Mary Sullivan assisted him as he departed, and he plunged to his death. Sullivan posted $2000 bail for appearing in court.
The kerosene lamp blast damaged F P Frickley’s stable at 12 and 14 North Centre street drawing hundreds of spectators. A grocery store fire on 665 Broadway South Boston gutted the first floor with tenement upper floors affected. Charlestown saw two small blazes including a 20 dollar loss at 99 Chelsea street and a Mys tic wharf workmen’s shanty fire. A false alarm hit P J Keenan’s hide and leather store at 7 Ferry street as hides steamed.
Saranac Lake reports a fire at the Branch and Callaham mill in the village center destroying the mill, four storehouses, and 500000 feet of lumber. Several houses and two freight cars were damaged with a loss around 150000 dollars, partially insured.
Boston's Elevated company advances rapid transit by building two tunnels under Scollay Square to connect the flatiron station with the elevated line. Passengers will use Brattle street for surface cars and tunnels to access the elevated platform as crews raise levels and install third rails.
A Washington dispatch reports Bryan’s public declaration he seeks no 1904 Democratic nomination while many Democrats still expect a possible comeback. Governors and Senators from Missouri to Boston weigh Hill, Smith, Olney and Johnson as potential successors if Bryan withdraws.
The Courier-Journal prints Henry Watterson's leading editorial on Mr. Bryan abandoning the presidential race. Watterson urges Bryan to unite the Democratic party, focus on facts, avoid autocratic moves, and heal party rifts rather than preach idealism. He warns that over-optimistic prophecy could undermine his influence.
Hugh Jennings will join the Philadelphia American League Club on June 6 after his Cornell University contract ends. The agreement was reached at Ithaca, New York, tonight with Ban Johnson, president of the American League.
The third and final Jubilee procession of St Marys Catholic Church Cambridgeport attracted about five thousand participants yesterday afternoon. Parishioners joined in the observance as the event concluded the observance.
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