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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1903

Page

10

Copper Range Leads Prices Up in Commodity Rally

Copper Range rose on strong demand with over 23,000 shares traded and the stock closing higher as Amalgamated Copper and other copper issues advanced. The market showed subdued volume earlier but ended with modest gains as copper stocks led the rally while broader lists stayed dull.

Wall Street Missouri Pacific St. Paul Atchison Amalgamated Copper Tennessee Coal London Erie New York New York Central The Stock Exchange Lake Shore United States Steel Corporation U. S Boston State Street Messrs. Currie and Smith John Stanton Trimountain Lawson P. S Amalgamated Bingham Centennial Mohawk Osceola Copper Range Massachusetts United Fruit Dominion Securities Jamaica United Fruit Company Port Antonio Annotto Bay Lucie Heath

Receivers to be Discharged for Norcross Brothers Company

Hearing set before Judge Arthur J. Brown on a motion to discharge receivers appointed for the Norcross Brothers Company contractors and builders. Affairs reportedly favorable. previous hearings occurred, with likely early ruling the latter part of the week and little opposition expected.

Arthur J. Brown United States District Court Norcross Brothers Company Brown

Miles's Sister in Danger as Car Fire Delays Travel

Mrs. Ann Maria Sprague of Weston Mass sister of Lieutenant General Miles traversed Northboro in a car when the vehicle caught fire on South street. Her dress ignited but she quickly extinguished the flame with minimal damage.

Northboro Ann Maria Sprague Weston Mass Miles South Street Sprague

Tiny Girl Arrested With Drunken Father

Abington August 25 Judge C H Eads on the bench had a Boston man accused of intoxication with his 4 year old daughter in tow. They rode to Nantasket Beach on the electric cars until arrested and the child charmed officers. The case was placed on file and the child returned to her Boston mother.

Abington C. H. Eadson Boston Nantasket Beach

Boston Market Bonds and Shares Report

The report notes first instalment paid on the Boston Market bonds. It lists total sales across listed stocks at 33,367 shares, bonds totaling 7000 dollars, and unlisted stocks at 6052 shares. Boldly records market activity and instrument categories.

Root Resigns and Taft to Succeed Secretary of War

Secretary Root formally resigned to the President on August 19 with resignation accepted and a plan for him to remain as Secretary of War until January 1. Governor General William H. Taft of the Philippines will succeed Root in the War Department as President Roosevelt announces Taft will assume duties shortly after Root departs.

Oyster Bay N. Y Root William H. Taft Philippines Secretary Root Roosevelt Taft Secretay Root Judge Taft

Archbishop Williams III Leads Boston Archdiocese Retreat

Archbishop Williams with more than 100 priests opened a spiritual retreat at St. John's Ecclesiastical Seminary in Brighton yesterday. Devotions continue through next Saturday morning.

Williams

Democratic State convention set for Tremont Temple October first

The Massachusetts Democratic State convention will meet at Tremont Temple in Boston on October 1. The executive committee will select the convention chair and fill the resolutions panel. Hamlin and Bartlett are leading candidates, Bartlett abroad until mid September, Hamlin avoiding direct comment. Delegates will be apportioned one per 150 Governor votes last year, others at one per 7 votes.

Tremont Temple Revere Hougce Resolutions Committee Charles S. Hamlin Charles W. Bartlett Dorchester Hamlin Gaston Bartlett Europe Revere House George Fred Williams General Committee Executive Committee Josiah Quincey Quincy McNary State Committee Willams

Williams Uncertain On Campaign Plans After Maine Visit

George Fred Williams remains non committal about his campaign. He has returned from Maine after Europe and will study the situation before stating plans. Williams says he has not made up his mind and will issue an explicit statement when ready.

George Fred Williams Maine Europe Post Williams Mr. Williams

Boy Bandit Dashes Police Through Waltham Chase

In Waltham a 15 year old highwayman Johnny Watts fled pursuing officers across fences, wood piles, and water. Officers Graney and Tully tracked him from 7 p m to 10 p m with injuries and torn trousers noted as souvenirs of the nightlong chase.

Waltham Johnny Watts Johnny Graney Tully

Democratic primaries call and ward delegate apportionment

The city Democratic committee issues calls for primaries and outlines a new apportionment system. It details ward by ward delegate allocations for State, county, and councillor conventions, noting large wards and the complexity facing leaders.

Political picnics energize Dorchester workers

Democratic and Republican picnics speed party activity in Dorchester with events next Saturday. Democrats of Ward 24 meet at Westwood Park Dedham with Codman Club leadership and speakers Governor Garvin of Rhode Island and Lieutenant Governor Archambauld of the same state. Congressmen McNary Sullivan and Thayer also speak. Guests include Colonel William A. Gaston Mayor Collins and Alderman Doyle. Republicans meet at Squantum Inn featuring Lt Governor Guild and Attorney General Parker alongside others.

Dorchester Squantum Ward Westwood Park Dedham Codman Club Garvin Rhode Island Archambauldt McNary Sullivan Thayer William A. Gaston Collins James H. Doyle Dolan Common Council Repubblicans Squantum Inn Guild Parker

Reading man found dead in private chamber above office

G Everett Skinner 60, manager of the Boston Rubber Stamp Company, was found dead in a private chamber above his Broad Street office after being missing for nearly three days. Police and a medical examiner ruled death due to natural causes.

G. Everett Skinner Boston Rubber Stamp Company Broad Street Mr. Skinner Reading Francis A. Harris Skinner

Daly sisters home robbery deemed a joke now

The Daly sisters of Union street report a Sunday attempted robbery at their Brockton related home was likely a prank by two female friends. They believe the friends misused a key found under the window to enter and surprise them for amusement.

Republicans Begin Filling City Nomination Papers

The Republican city committee yesterday distributed nomination papers with filing not due until next Tuesday. Most ward committees took the full set, and several candidates appeared. Senator Bagley seeks renomination. E B Callender of Dorchester also filed. Klemm and Andrews of Wards 21 2 23 plan to file today. Lane faces no opposition in Wards 11 19 25 and Clerke appears set for unanimous renomination in Wards 10 12 18.

Democratic City Committee Ward 2 Luce Democratic State Committee Boston Wasa Ff Wisesicans Eda Cece Déoawesveedesien Cvanea Sale Rice Clarer EAC Eee Tee Costsevers Weceerace O Ccs Csdcaeancveonsvesde BO c Republican City Committee Senator Bagley E. B. Callender Dorchester Messrs. Klemm and Andrews Daniel W. Lane Senator Clerke

Boston Council To Attend Portland Visit Postponed

The Boston City Council agreed to attend as guests of the Portland City Council today but received a Portland message Monday postponing the visit due to the Portland committee on arrangements chair being ill.

Boston Portland

Ward 1 Democratic powwow at Ped Dock's Island

East Boston group to hold all day event with sports games and fun. Afternoon addresses will feature Colonel William A. Gaston and Congressman McNary among invited speakers.

Ward 1 Democratic Organization East Boston Peddock's Island William A. Gaston McNary

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