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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1901

Page

8

Sharp Sugar Decline Dominates Market Session

The market tumbled as Sugar led losses with a 7 point drop to around 300 4, closing weak after a sharp afternoon break. Other equities including Baltimore & Ohio Illinois Central Metropolitan Rock Island and Tennessee Coal suffered sizable declines while Amalgamated stayed rangebound. New York mood slid with Sugar, cash money rates spiked briefly, and traders warned of manipulation while insiders remained bullish on select issues.

Wee Sugar New York Alchison Brook- Ivo Rapids Transit Reading Common First Preferred Calomei &Fecha Quiness Tamarack Arcadian Lawson Everage Clos High Law Ing Atchison Baltimore & Whio Canada Southern Serene Ray Chesapeake & Ohio A Roy Chicago Tad Toute Great Western Colorado Howking Valley Louisville & Nashv Manhattan L Penserenee F Metropolitan Si Ry Minneapolis & St Louis Missouri Pacific New Jersey Central New York Central Norfolk & Western Ontario & Wester Meee Ral Pennsylvania Reading Owees Billy St Louis San Fran Paul Southern Pacific Southern Railway Texas & Pacific Baty Toledo Louis & Weat Union Pacific Wisconsin Central HN Press United States AG S Am Car & Founders Am Smelting & Her Peer Anaconda Minin Brooklyn General Electric Awe Ead Tees Ve Senerewee Republic Steel Tennessee Coal & Iron Union Pay & Faget Co

Three steamships in port arrive with passengers

Leyland line steamer Devonian from Liverpool docks at the port with passengers Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dewitte and others. Dominion line steamer Irishman from Liverpool also arrived after a rough two day snowbound crossing. Steamer Admiral Farragut from Jamaican ports brought cabin passengers including Mrs. J. I. Drew and Miss I. Anson.

Leyland Line Devonian Liverpool Louis Dewitte Sophia Ann B. Dewitte Sarah D. Gilbert Joseph Hellewell William Herriot R. A. Murray Sheila Murray P. J. Repelaer Dominion Line Irishman Grand Banks Admiral Farragut Jamaican J. I. Drew J. Drew Stanley Murphy Henry Peterson T.H. M. Bonell I. Anson

Brimmer School's 26th Reunion Planned at Young's Hotel

Brimmer School Association votes to hold its 26th annual reunion and banquet at Young's Hotel on Wednesday evening January s. Rear Admiral Wildes, recently honored with a gold sword by Boston citizens, will be guest of honor and Brimmer boy. Mayor-elect Collins is expected to attend.

Brimmer School Association Young's Hotel Jan. S Wildes Chamber of Commerce

Miss Ryans Shopping Bag Found After Assault

The shopping bag taken from Miss Margaret Ryan of 57 Charlotte street Dorchester district during an assault by an unknown man on Esmond street last Friday night was found yesterday morning in the rear of 26 Wales street. Contents intact except for the penny.

Margaret Ryan Charlotte Street Dorchester District Esmond Street Wales Street

Record-Breaking Day in Boston Markets and Stores

Boston markets faced unprecedented crowds described as the largest in history. Over 400000 pounds of fowl were received for distribution to surrounding towns, with high demand for game and produce. Dealers reported receipts far above prior years, noting crowded streets, jammed aisles, and a festive, busy atmosphere across poultry, game, vegetables, fruit, and Christmas tree sales.

Boston Turkey

Aldermen hear harbor bridge actions urged by merchants

The Boston Board of Aldermen received a mayoral message and letters from the Boston Merchants Association and the Boston Associated Board of Trade urging immediate action on the Northern Avenue bridge project. The communications were referred to the finance committee for consideration and a commission was named to study harbor improvements and possible funding. Also noted is the decision to appoint Rev E Bishop to head St Stephen's Episcopal Mission in Manila, with supporting comments from Rev John S Lindsay. Bishop will leave St Stephen's after Bishop Brent, staying until January 12.

Hart Northern Avenue City Council Boston Merchants’ Association Associated Hoard of Trade Common Council Thomas N. Part Boston Merchants’ Association Thomas N. Hart Amory A. Lawrence Boston Associated Board of Trade Boston Arbor Commonwealth New York, New Slaven & Hartford Railroad Richard Carter Committee On Finance Custom House Mckinley Square J. Richard Carter Lucius Tuttle William T. Lincoln John Mason Little JH. Peabody Gerry Brent Philippines St. Stephen's Episcopal Mission Emms St. Paul's Church John S. Lindsay Post Mr. Lindsay Bishop Florence Street Manila

Motions to Quash Indictments in Fisher and Betts Case

Attorneys for J. M. Fisher and F. J. Betts filed additional motions to quash the recently returned indictments accusing them of using the mail in a scheme to defraud. The filings specify more explicit objections to the indictments in the United States District Court clerk's office.

J. M. Fisher F. J. Betts United States District Court

Man Burned to Death Lighting Quarry Fire

In Manchester Vermont on December 23 Warerick Hoogers lit a fire at Freedy's marble quarry in Dorset. He accidentally spilled oil on his overalls and his clothing caught fire. No one was nearby to help and he was fatally burned.

Manchester Dorset Warerick Hoogers

Design for Banks Statue Moves Toward Kitson Choice

A state committee meets at 10 p m to decide the design for a General Banks statue. The Kitson design leads with Banks family backing and art lovers’ praise, though Cobb’s design has supporters. The council will be told later of the decision as to whether the bronze statue will feature a stone chair.

State House General Banks Kitson Cobb Thaddinon

Industrial Home Christmas Evening at Boston Facility

The Boston Industrial Home at Davis street and Harrison avenue will hold a Christmas program this evening. It features vocal and instrumental performances with readings and addresses, plus distribution of gifts to inmates. Participants include Laura Marion Belden, Alice Kimball, Frederik G. Roberts, Eby, and Margaret M. Roberts.

Boston Davis Street Harrison Avenue Laura Marion Belden Alice Kimball Frederik G. Roberts Eby Margaret M. Roberts

Bank stockholders approve liquidation plan in Boston

A dozen stockholders of the Third National Bank of Boston met yesterday at State and Kilby streets and accepted the directors proposal to liquidate as a prelude to absorption by Shawmut National Bank. Moses Williams Francis BR Sears and Frederick KE Snow were chosen liquidating agents.

Boston New York Time Money Data Ab Baimncor c Csce Csc Wall Street General Electric Cata Hy Lawson St. Louis Chicago International Trust Company Stock Exchange American Woolen Company Houghton Arcadian Douglas Butte Anaconda Amalgamated Company Third National Bank Moses Williams Francis P. Sears Frederick FE. Snow United States Oil Company London Menning House Third National Bank of Boston State and Kilby Streets Shawmut National Bank Francis BR. Sears Frederick KE. Snow

Parker to serve as Senate messenger with $1100 salary

Washington December 23 James Parker the neve giant credited as the first man to seize Cadgosz the ass sin of President McKintey is to be given a place as messenger to one of the Senate committees with a salary of 1100 dollars a year

Washington James Parker Cadgosz McKintey Senate

Mrs Paul seeks to ransom Miss Stone for Bulgarian release

Mrs. S. E. Paul of North Broad street plans to sell property to fund releasing Miss Ellen M. Stone. She will seek a Roosevelt audience and argues a capable woman should negotiate with brigands at the frontier. If none is found she volunteers to go, saying the brigands want money and promising to produce the ransom.

Philaduehta Penn S. EK. Paul North Broad Street Bulgaria Ellen M. Stone Roosevelt Paul Woodbury N. J Miss Stone

Tremont Temple Dynamo Damage After Pipe Burst

The Tremont Temple electric light plant was knocked out about dawn by a frozen three inch water pipe burst flooding the dynamo room to two feet. Lights extinguished, machinery submerged, with heavy losses anticipated. The night watchman noted normal operations at 8, then water intrusion appeared. superintendent offered no firm loss estimate.

Tremont Temple

Steamers Racing Here For Xmas

Steamers Saxon King and Peconic may reach Boston today if conditions permit as crews race to ports before Christmas candles are lit. The Bostonian aims for a timely port call to join Christmas supper ashore, while 400 passengers aboard Commonwealth may miss the holiday if delayed. Other inbound ships include Sylvania Martello Adria Cestrian and Storm King, with outbound routes set for Altonia Anglian Kansas Georgios I Pomeranian and Lancastrian.

Boston Gibraltar Mediterranean London Genoa Naples Sylvania Liverpool Martello Hull Eng Adria Hamburg Cestrian Storm King Antwerp Cunarder Altonia Queenstown Anglian Copenhagen Glasgow Santa Claus

Parrot Copper suit defense claims conspiracy against Amalgamated

In Butte Montana the Parrot Copper Company answers the Mac Ginnis and Lamma suit, denying mismanagement and alleging a broad conspiracy by Amalgamated Copper, Montana Ore Purchasing, and Heinze interests to control Parrot stock, divert earnings, and appoint a receiver. It contends books were promptly available and that Parrot administration benefited stockholders.

Butte Mont Parrot Copper Company MacGinniss Amalgamated Copper Company Amalgamated Company Parrot Company Augustus Heinze Arthur P. Heinze John MacGinnis Daniel Lamma Montana Ore MacGinnis Parrot Pareot Montana Ore Purchasing Company Heinze

Cathedral Xmas Services Blessing Ceremony at 10:36

Archbishop Williams will give the papal blessing to the cathedral congregation during a special service at 10 36 a.m. The ceremony occurs only three times a year and marks a rare liturgical event for attendees.

Williams

Crane declines Treasury post as Governor Crane chooses to stay

Governor Crane of Massachusetts declines President Roosevelts offer to become Secretary of the Treasury citing family illness and business duties. He notes his preference for ordinary work and his term as governor, while party leaders foresee potential Cabinet reshuffles and a postponed contest for lieutenant governor pending warmer weather.

Winthrop Murray Traes Massaenseits Secreta Treasury Laian Gaee Whien Roosevelt Crani Warhinetea Teavelt T State House Washington Ana Velt Uni States Senate Crane Treasury Department Long Navy Massachusetts New York Pennsylva Ave Sears Happer

Noted French Trial Ends Chartrhs

After a trial that drew nationwide attention, Briere, a farmer, was found guilty of murdering four daughters aged 14, 11, 4, and a seven year old son by stabbing and beating them in bed. He was condemned to be decapitated by the guillotine, while his surviving daughter testified sobbing that he was innocent. A theory linked the killings to his desire to marry a widow who rejected him due to his large family.

France Briere

W C Loftus Honored With Portrait Presentation

W C Loftus head of a major clothing firm was surprised with a life size portrait presented by John J Sullivan after managers and employees gathered upon his return home. Louis Kronberg painted the portrait which drew strong applause and Loftus thanked the crowd for the tribute.

W. C. &Tus W. C. Loftus Loftus D. J. Welch

Strike negotiations off Lynn factory strike ends talks

Thomas A Welly of T A Kelly & Co morocco makers said negotiations to settle the Lynn strike are off and he will not confer again with strikers or manufacturers. Yesterday two non union workers from the Kelly factory were assaulted near Reading station. Strikers await threats of a general lockout but so far no action has been taken.

Lynn Thomas A. Welly T. A Kelly & Co Morocco

Renovations Boost Castle Square Hotel Under New Management

Habitues note extensive upgrades at Castle Square Hotel with plumbers painters and upholsterers hard at work. Offices and cafes transformed into palaces while chambers are refurnished. New managers Joseph J. Marlow and Charles H. Sleeper bring prior experience from Parker House Adams House Rockingham and other New England hotels. Cuisine and service to receive renewed focus and high attention for patrons.

Castle Square Joseph J. Mariow Charles H. Sleeper Marlow Parker House Adams House White Mountain Sleeper New England Frank Jones Rockingham

Bernstein Discharged After Counterfeiting Arrest

In a U S District Court yesterday Max Bernstein, recently arrested on counterfeiting charges, was discharged by Commissioner Fiske. Attorney B H Greenhood appeared as Bernstein's counsel.

United States District Court Max Bernstein Fiske B. H. Greenhood Bernstein

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