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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1901

Page

8

Market Review and Outlook on Amalgamated Stock

From New York reports a $60 per share loan on Amalgamated stock by National City Bank signals possible market stabilization. The piece notes strong support for Amalgamated from investors, hopes for a settlement among inside interests, and caution about potential panic if the market weakens at opening. It cites banks’ copper stock exposure with Boston banks less burdened, quotes T W Lawson on Trinity, and lists weekly stock declines and notable gains.

New York National City Bank Amalgamated Manhattan Angata Gsone B. F P. Raynor Gould Europe Boston T. W. Lawson Trinity Licinity Atlantic Baltic Copper Range Osceola Parrot U. S New York Central St. Paul American Sugar Refining Manhattan Railway Union Pacific Louisville & Nashville Reading Atchison Reading and Chesapeake & Ohio Tennessee Coal and Iron, Erie U. S. Steel General Electric Rock Island Missouri Pacific Heath

Oil Fueled Tunnel Engine Tested for Hoosac Run

The Boston and Maine’s Vauclain compound freight engine 1075, rebuilt in Keene New Hampshire to burn petroleum, shows promising tests and is sent to Hoosac Tunnel for regular service. The 750 gallon oil tank sits where coal once did, enabling 50 to 75 miles per full load. oil flows with a light pressure and is warmed by a steam coil. The engine runs clean with no smoke and minimal odor, eliminating coal gas issues in the tunnel’s ventilation while highlighting remaining safety concerns for coal burners. Oil burning could largely replace smokey coal engines at the Hoosac Tunnel, reducing harmful gases for engineers and workers.

Boston & Maine Road Keene, N. H Hoosac Tunnel Baume

Rain Forecast For Election Day Morning

The weather bureau in the post office building predicts rain tomorrow morning with heavy showers likely. It may clear by noon, but rain could dampen voter turnout, especially among women voters and stay at home voters, affecting Republicans and the Public School Association’s hopes.

Weather Bureau Post Office Post Public School Association

Pickwick Club Denies Backing Mayor Hart

James P. O'Brien of the Pickwick Club, Ward 13, told the Post the club will not support Mayor Hart for re election. He says the club space was rented to Republicans and the building display of the mayor does not bind the club to him. Members support General Celins with one Republican exception.

James P. O’brien Pickwick Club Ward 13 Hart O’brien General Celins O'Brien General Colline

Boston Theatre concert features First Regiment Band

A Sunday night performance at the Boston Theatre showcased the First Regiment Band as the main attraction with Mile Fatmah Diard Alf Kolt Luke and Martha Pulley Frank Hollis and Sig Panilio among the helpers.

Boston First Regiment Mile Fatmah Diard Alf Kolt Luke Martha Pulley Frank W. Hollis Sig. Panilio

Political rally urges unity to defeat Hart in Boston

A fiery rally attacks Mayor Hart for tax hikes and alleged abuses in city service. Speakers include General Patrick A. Collins and Senators Gargan Shaw Sullivan, with Cripp's orchestra providing music. The call urges Democratic unity, party activity, and a voter turnout next Tuesday to replace Hart with a progressive Democrat.

Oeaver Hart Beacon Hill Josiah Quincy Hart Feranesd Health Board Election Board Wheeler Patrick A. Collins Thomas J. Gargan John H. Lee David RB. Shaw John A. Sullivan Benjamin W. Wells Henry A. Frothingham Common Council John S. Patton George Horton Napoleon B. Marshall Archibald Grimke D. J. McGilicuddy R. J. Murray John A. Kelcher Cripp

Collins Club Smoke Talk in Ward 16 Meeting

The P A Collins Club of Ward 16 held a smoke talk at 783 Dorchester Avenue South Boston yesterday afternoon. Common Councilman W H Gavin opened the session and Charles M Callahan urged Ward 16 to establish itself next Tuesday as a Democratic ward. Candidates Arthur L Gavin William J Lyons and Hugh J Young spoke, pledging volunteer support to turnout the full ward vote and party unity.

P. A. Collins Ward 16 Dorchester Avenue Boston W. H. Gavin Charles M. Callahan Arthur L. Gavin William J. Lyons Hugh J. Young Common Council Mr. Lyons James Donovan Democratic City Committee William J. Higgins Walter Brill John McDonald George Twiss

Collins Rally in Ward 16 for Mayor Collins

A large Ellsworth Club rally in Dudley street Ward 16 supported Patrick A Collins for mayor. President Prendergast opened the meeting. Representative-elect Foley presided. Speakers included Quirk Gallivan Moore Cullen Grant Crohan Harkins Merritt Young Gavin and Yes. An entertainment committee organized after the talks and a 26 member precinct delegation was appointed for Precincts 6 and 7.

Patrick A. Collins Ellsworth Club Dudley Street Thomas S. Prendergast Richard H. Foley Charles I. Quirk James A. Gallivan Michael J. Moore John F. Cullen

Independent Democratic Club backs Collins for Mayor

The Independent Democratic Club of Ward 6 met at 83 Endicott Street and endorsed General Collins for Mayor along with the Democratic slate for school committee. Moses B. Schnitzer acted as chairman and Harry Shariff as secretary, with a committee formed to boost turnout.

Independent Democratic Club Ward 6 Endicott Street General Collins Moses B. Schnitzer Harry Shariff

Ward 9 Hebrew Club rally backs Collins for mayor

The Hebrew Educational Club of Ward 9 held a rally at 89 Harrison Avenue last evening in support of Patrick A. Collins for mayor and the Democrats. Speakers included Isaac Rosnosky Max H. Newman Aaron Myers Samuel H. Borofsky and Simon Harris.

Hebrew Educational Club Ward 9 Harrison Avenue Patrick A. Collins Democratic Party Isaac Rosnosky Max H. Newman Aaron Myers Samuel H. Borofsky Simon Harris

Rally Planned at Morning Star Church Endorsing Hart for Mayor

A Republican rally will be held this evening at Morning Star Baptist Church at the corner of Church and Piedmont streets to support Mayor candidate Thomas N. Hart. Dr. Samuel E. Courtney will preside and many speakers have been invited to address the gathering.

Morning Star Baptist Church Corner Church Piedmont Streets Thomas N. Hart Samuel E. Courtney

Rally of Hebraw Democratic Club in Ward 2

The Hebraw Democratic Club of Ward 2 held a rally at its headquarters 122 Porter Street with Charles Berman presiding. Ex-Senator William J. Donovan and a host of local figures addressed about 290 young men volunteering to stand at precincts for Democratic candidates including P. A. Collins and Aldermen J. J. Welly and Salem D. Charles.

Hebraw Democratic Club Ward 2 Porter Street Charles Berman William J. Donovan John &. Kelly Jams¢s H. Donovan Isaac Rosnosky Charles A. Kelly Harry Wolfson S. Goldberg Francis W. Harrington Max Greenberg Levi Chernstein Abraham Alpert P. A. Collins John J. Welly Salem D. Charles

Roxbury Gaelic Club Names New Members and Endorses Candidates

At a large Roxbury Gaelic Football Club meeting in Gurney Hall Roxbury new members were received and many applications acted upon. The smoke talk committee to be held in Conant Hall Dec 31 reported favorably. The body unanimously endorsed Hon P A Colin for Mayor Salem WD Charles for street commissioner and Hon Thomas H Dowd for Alderman.

Roxbury Gurney Hall Conant Hall P. A. Colin Salem WD. Charles Thomas H. Dowd

Big Wager on Collins at Clarendon Hotel

Last night at the Clarendon James W H Myrick of Ward 9 challenged Mayor Hart’s re election. Andrew Anderson owner offered to bet 1000 dollars that General Collins would become Boston’s next mayor. Myrick counted 300 but left shy to accept the wager.

the Clarendon James W. H. Myrick Ward 9 Hart Andrew Anderson General Collins Boston Myrick

Democratic Leaders Warn Of Mass Repeating On Election Day

Democratic leaders say they have definite information that wholesale repeating and illegal voting will be attempted on Tuesday by Republicans. They allege organized repeaters from Cambridge Somerville and Everett have colonized in South Boston and other wards and warn principals and accessories will be made examples of. Evidence cites past large scale repeating in Dorchester and downtown wards and notes sightings of a professional repeater near a Republican office.

Cambridge Somerville Everett Boston Ward 21 Sev Eral Dorchester LeClair Hart

Firemen Oppose Mayor Hart Over Boston Fire Dept

The Boston Firemen's Protective League led by Charles E. Phenix and Scott oppose Mayor Hart. They attack Fire Commissioner Russell over relief fund handling, gratuities, pay vetoes, and alleged misconduct. They recount a 1900 incident with Engine 2 where a lieutenant was briefly suspended, later cleared, and discuss pensions, relief fund allocations, and alleged improper purchases outside the city. The letter questions Hart's home rule rhetoric and cites distrust in Russell's governance.

Boston Firemen's Protective League Charles E. Phenix Scott Hart Henry S. Russell Collins City of Boston Messrs Phenix Russell Boston Firemen’s Relief Fund Boston Firemen's Relief Fund Martinet Olice Engine Company 2 Leutenant Liaquor Department Robert E. Bartlett Albert E. Hawkins Gannet Milton

Ward 15 Rally for General Collins Held Tonight

The Creed Reidy wing of Ward 15 Democracy hosts a Court House rally on Dorchester street for General P A Collins for Mayor. Timothy J Sullivan presides. Addressers include Congressman Naphen Hon John A Sullivan Charles H Slattery John J Mansfield David W Creed James F Creed Michael J Reidy John H Giblin and Michael J Sullivan. Reidy to deny disloyalty charges and pledge full effort for a large Ward 15 majority.

Creed-Reidy P. A. Collins Court House Dorchester Street Timothy J. Sullivan Naphen John A. Sullivan Charles H. Slattery John J. Mansfield David W. Creed James F. Creed Michael J. Reidy John H. Giblin Michael J. Sullivan Creed Reidy General Collins Collins

New Mammoth Cave Found in Jefferson Canon Near Butte

A Butte report describes a vast natural cave on the Jefferson canon near the Northern Pacific line about 60 miles east of Butte. An exploration party spent days in the cave covering 10 miles and reaching nearly 1000 feet depth. They found a river with a 100 foot cataract, stones copper implements and bones thought to be human in a large chamber.

Denver Col Butte Jefferson Northern Pacific Railway

Hoy Knocked Out by Siddons in Richmond Fight

Painesville Ohio December 8. A scheduled bout between Jimmy Hoy and Genrie Siddons was halted by authorities earlier but held in Richmond. Siddons knocked Hoy out in the ninth round with no arrests reported and officials expect none.

Painesville, C Jimmy Hoy Genrie S77 Nash Vasgul Richmond Hoy

Senator Berry Replies to Public School Association

Dorchester letter defends Mr. Merritt and Dr. Miller in Dorchester school board race. Berry accuses the association of misrepresentation aimed at swaying voters and urges voting for both candidates to meet Dorchester’s growing needs. He cites Merritt’s qualifications and recent high school projects as proof of his fitness. The letter urges unity among voters for better district schools.

John K. Berry Dorchester The Public School Association J. Adam Brown Edmund Billings Russell B. Miller William F. Merritt Merritt Miller Dr. Miller Independent Women A. Warren Gould Field Harkins Roxbury Ward 11 Ward Ll Boston

Melrose Aldermen Race Sparks Lively City Election

Melrose voters prepare for a brisk election Tuesday with no mayoral contest. Seven candidates vie for Alderman at Large including Charles Barton Clarence Fernald Charles Frederick and Chester Shepard with incumbents Folger Foster and Perry. Republican and Municipal League nominations are noted along with two candidates running on nomination papers.

Melrose John Larrabee Charles J. Barton Clarence E. Fernald Charles W. H. Fredericks Chester Shepard Arthur H. Folger Frank Foster Georg E. Perry C. E. Fernald W. H. Fredericks C. J. Barton C. E. Fernard Municipal League Chester Bhen George B. Berry

Rally in Ward 20 rallies for General Collins vote

A Ward 20 Democratic Club rally at Music Hall Dorchester drew over 600 voters. Speakers included James P. Kelley John Shea and Joseph F. O Connell who urged a large Collins vote, criticizing Mayor Hart and praising the Democratic ticket.

Democratic Club General Collins Music Hall Dorchester James P. Kelley John Shea Common Council Joseph F. O'Connell Hart Ward Collins O'Connell Gallivan Club James Shield Murphy James FP Kelley H. M. Pakulski W. W. Clarke Ward 19 William L. Grady

International six day bicycle race opens in New York

At Madison Square Garden the annual six day team race began at midnight with 17 teams from around the world. Prize money totals 1500 to the winner and 250 to the sixth place, teams ride two men apiece for 12 hours daily, and a tire puncture rule allows continued scoring. Hall Gougoltz Freeman led early. Walthour Gougoltz and Hall faltered as Munro ran in third.

New York Madison Square Garden William C. Rothwell Elkes and MacFarland Gougoltz Hall Chevalier Muller Fredericks de Roeck Mannstadt Lawson McLean Monro Walthour Jimmy’ Michael Freeman Kerff Munro

Reply by E Mertain Hatch on Hart nomination for assessor

In Boston on December 7 1901 E Mertain Hatch declares under oath that Mayor Thomas N Hart nominated him for the city board of assessors in April 1900, the board tabled the nomination leaving Hatch to withdraw. Hatch recounts consultations with Republican leaders and Alderman Gerry over alleged mayoral opposition and his eventual plea to avoid political trouble.

F. Mertain Hatch Ward 13 Republican Committee Hart Collins Hatch Board of Aldermen Thomas N. Hart Board of Assessors George N. Swallow Republican City Committee Charles R. Saunders Board of Election Commissioners Gerry E. Mertain Hatch Suffolk Boston Sabo FE. Mertain Hatch Liswis W Leary Justice of Peace

Goodearl Quits Hart for Collins Endorsement

George W. Goodearl, a longtime Orient Heights Republican in East Boston, declares he will vote for General Collins and Alderman John Kelley and will urge friends to follow. He faults Mayor Hart for neglecting Orient Heights and says the switch is for the best interests of voters and property owners in the area.

George W. Goodearl Orient Heights East Boston Improvement Association of Collins John Kelley Goodearl Hart Republican Organization Goodear The Post Orient

East Boston Residents Seek $2 for Orient Heights Firehouse

Alderman Kelley advocated a bill to allocate $2 for an engine house in Orient Heights East Boston amid reports of poor fire protection. Residents recount a yacht club house destroyed due to delay and a dwelling burned, stressing fear for homes and churches in the 20 dwellings area.

Dr Tuckerman founders ministry at large anniversary service

The tenth anniversary of the ministry at large in Boston was observed at Bulfinch Place Church with the Rev. Thomas Van Ness presiding. Organist George Mendall Taylor and the choir directed by Mrs Anna Clifford Breed performed. Speakers traced the group’s origins in 1820s Boston, its work among North End families, and Dr. Tuckerman’s lasting impact on philanthropy and urban ministry. The service included addresses by Rev. H Winkley, Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, Rev. E A Horton, and Rev. Francis G. Peabody, ending with benediction by Van Ness.

Joseph Tuckerman Bulfinch Place Thomas van Ness Benevolent Fraternity of Churches George Mendall Taylor Anna Clifford Breed Howard N. Brown Christopher R. Eliot Tuckerman North End Dr. Tuckerman H. Winkley Boston Samuel A. Eliot E. A. Horton Ireece Francis G. Peabody

Marshall Wins Manhattan Chess Club Championship

Marshall captured first prize as the Manhattan Chess Club championship concluded in New York. Simonson finished second, Roething third, Finn last. The third annual interclub tournament with Brown, Cornell and Pennsylvania runs Dec 30 through Jan 2 at the Manhattan club. Cornell currently holds the Rice trophy with Penn the previous year's winner.

New York Manhattan Chess Club Marshall Simonson Roething Finn Brown Cornell Pennsylvania Rice University of Pennsylvania

Ward 14 Republican denies Hart endorsement paper

Charles P. Anderson, a leading Ward 14 Republican, repudiates the endorsement of Mayor Hart published in the papers Saturday. He states he never signed any paper and would refuse if asked.

Charles P. Anderson Ward 14 Hart Anderson

Bostock Hosts Jungle Dinner For Boston Press

Fifty Boston newspaper men attended a Jungle dinner at the Animal Arena hosted by Frank C. Bostock. The event featured Chiquita the Cuban Wilputian, lions and a polar bear among diners, with toasts from Beck and Bostock. Guests including press reps from the Post, Globe, Journal and Herald toured the arena as speeches followed the meal.

Boston Bostock Animal Arena Frank C. Bostock Chiquita Wilputian Mr. Postock J. Tonavita Mme. Pianka M.r. Morelli Mme. Beaufort Herman Weadon Dana McCann Edward [J. Robinson Louis J. Week Beck Toaatmaster Mr. Bostock Press Captain Bonavita Hichard McCann the Post Little Chiquita A. P. Hull John H. Berrows The Journal William L. Ford J. W. Reardon Traveler J. J. Mora J. . McNally Herald J. A. Currier George H. Yea Transcript Mark Sullivan C., H. Corbett, Jr

Lomasney Rally Backs A Collins for Mayor in Boston

Independence Hall hosts a rally supporting P A Collins and council nominees Martin M Lomasney and others. Thomas F Keenan chairs. Taft praises A Collins as a staunch Democrat. Lomasney closes urging votes to elect Collins for Mayor to ensure an Irish American mayor in the future.

Independence Hall Causeway Lowell Streets P. A. Collins Martin M. Lomasney Thomas F. Keenan Taft A. Collins Hyman Weinberg Joseph A. Maynaray

Buntin Stars In Newton Club Bowling Record Night

Newton Club bowler R. W. Buntin led a record breaking effort last Friday evening. He posted a three string total of 264 and a third string total of 1033 for the night while his teammates also delivered high scores. Buntin’s strings ranged 214 186 and 245 guiding Newton to the standout performance.

Buntin Newton Bunt'n’s R. W. Buntin

Massachusetts Basketball Standings and Transfers

The Massachusetts Basketball League standings show South Framingham leading with 3 wins, 1 loss, and Burkes of Lowell and Maynard near the top. Framingham has signed Joe Kynock, and Maynard has secured Cullen of Worcester, adding speed to both teams. This week’s games include Maynard at Cambridge, Framingham at Lowell, and P A C at Framingham. In Rome, D Annunzio plans a U S tour with Salvini and Duse for Francesco da Rimini. a separate court case between Harvey Steel and Terri Steel over counterfeiting Harvey plates is set for December 20 at the Spoleto tribunal.

Hasty South Framingham Burkes Lowell Corin SUD Institute of Cambridge Maynard Pawtucketvilles Joe Kynock Cullen Worcester Cambridge Framingham Rome Italy Gabriele D’annunzio Francesco da Rimini United States Tommasso Salvini Eleonora Duse Harvey Steel Company Terri Steel Company Harvey Spoleto

Harvard Joins Intercollegiate Hockey League for First Time

Harvard agrees to join the Intercollegiate Hockey League marking its return to top college hockey. The six-team league will include Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown and likely Pennsylvania alongside Harvard, a longtime hockey powerhouse.

Harvard Yale Princeton Columbia Brown Pennsylvania

Harvard four students start rich men auto fad

Clark Fosdick George C Cannon P A Proa and R A Hammond, all science students, lead Harvard automobile interest. They own five cars and build another, operate a workshop on Relnington street, and repair machines for fellow students. They deny university representation though called the Harvard Automobile Club.

Harvard Clark Fosdick George C. Cannon P. A. Proa R. A. Hammond Relmington Street University Harvard Automobile Club

Brockton Wrestler Parker Becomes Benedict Parker

Brockton wrestler Parker has entered matrimony in New York City Hall where he wed Miss Madge Mayo of the Mayo sisters vaudeville troupe. Parker met his bride while touring with the burlesque company and the ceremony took place on Wednesday with details emerging yesterday.

Harvey Parker Brockton Parker Benedict Par Ker City Hall New York Madge Mayo Mayo Aristers

25 000 Girls Will Be in This Athletic League

A new organization for girls physical development formed in Brooklyn schools aims to cover the entire metropolitan district. By next vacation the league may reach about 25 000 members, with a large basketball tournament planned as a double round series among teams. An advisory committee from each school's faculty will govern the league.

New York Brooklyn Maual Training High School

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