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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
8
Irregular start gave way to steady gains as Mobile & Ohio and Southern Pacific led in trading. Union Pacific showed strength amid dividend hopes, Chicago & Louisville rebounded, and a Southern lease tied Mobile & Ohio to the Southern system with guaranteed returns.
The copartnership existing under Rolston and Bass is dissolved by mutual consent. Each partner will sign in liquidation. Names listed are William H. Rolston Walter A. Bass Dowin S. Hooley. New York February 1, 1900.
In Michigan reports from Houghton indicate Mohawkite output rising with stockpiles ready for spring lake navigation. Copper Range and Adventure Mining officials discuss a near term mill site swap and joint venture while Rhode Island treasury and other firms hint at a market surge. A broker predicts a copper boom and urges buys in Amalgamated, Butte, and related stakes.
Boston report records highest and lowest sales and the closing bid and asked prices. It lists ex-dividend and total sales by category including listed bonds and stocks, unlisted bonds and stocks, and overall total shares traded. The figures show 41,700 listed bonds, 27,788 listed stocks, 11,000 unlisted bonds, 42,738 unlisted stocks, ex-dividend totals and total sales 1,078,100 shares.
Personally conducted tours via Pennsylvania railroad will depart Boston on February 11 and 25 March 11 and 25 and April 8 and 23. The pamphlet by D N Bell Tourist Agent lists 2 Washington street Boston and states price as 23 dollars.
John VI. O'Brien, staying at the Adams residence, reported to police that about 10 pm on Clarendon street a colored girl robbed him of 96 dollars from his hip pocket after he spent half an hour with her.
Two bodies were found among the ruins of M. Saxe & Son wholesale clothing, the building where a January 28 fire caused a loss of 2.5 million dollars.
The Coates Opera House in Kansas City was totally destroyed by fire. The audience had been dismissed before the blaze began. Estimated loss at least 109000 pounds.
An 18th or 19th century price list offering specials on whiskey rum gin rock and rye port sherry and liqueurs in various bottle and quart sizes. It notes payment by cash postal money orders or American Express orders and directs readers to Hotel Manhattan Boston for price lists and address details.
The Portuguese Union of Boston held a celebration last evening in Webster Hall to mark a community gathering with music, food, and fellowship.
A large crowd attended a Boston event hosted by Manuel Acores chairman of the celebration committee of the Portuguese Union. The banquet and ball drew many named attendees including M J De Arcella A V Bizarra J R De Carvallo Rev A P Pimental Rev Mr Flores Dr I P Silva M R Serpa president of the A P B of Massachusetts Antonio Zefferino and numerous couples and families.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe addressed a large audience in South Boston at Phillips Congregational Church last evening. Her talk centered on Patriotism in Literature with emphasis on American works and broader literary ties.
Frederick Maryland reports that under the will of Miss Maria K Wrestling which was probated today five thousand dollars is given to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions of Massachusetts.
South Boston Republican Club held a lively meeting at G Street club room with 35 members debating a resolution on voting the entire Republican ticket to be a good Republican. The vote passed 20 to 0% in favor, with speakers John H. Means Stephen M. Marshall C. P. Anderson and Frank H. Fitzgerald arguing for strict party line adherence.
Tom Ryan easily defeats Jim Judge at the Minneapolis A. C. in a purse of 80 dollars. This is the first such match here in six years. Judge is knocked out in the fourth round.
A Rome despatch reports Lord N— admits British position is difficult and powers seek European intervention. He states it is not true that British have committed cruelties despite the tense situation surrounding Archbishop Sogaro.
Testimony in the House of Correction inquiry exposed filthy cells and unfit meals. Witnesses described bread with vermin, nauseating soup, and morphine and tobacco use despite rules. A fight between Walter Hennessey and an instructor was detailed, with ongoing fear of retaliation for complainants.
Lloyds Agency figures show Great Britain built more vessels in 1900 than all other nations combined, with 692 ships totaling 1,442,771 tons excluding warships. The United States ranked second with 249 vessels and 858,557 tons. Warship counts list Britain first with 29, Germany 28, France 19, and the United States 14.
Captain William A. Andrews guides Miss Albena Carpenter from Atlantic City into a transatlantic race in a twelve foot folding boat. She competes against Howard Blackburn starting from Gloucester in a twenty five foot craft toward Lisbon with a $100 a side prize.
About 800 people attended a first whist party and dance at Catholic Union Hall Worcester and Washington streets hosted by the Prince Edward Island ers Association. Prizes went to Miss Minnie Kelly and Mr John A Carr, and to Mrs Forest Goodwin and Joseph Bradley. Attendance included President and Mrs James McMahen and numerous local residents and doctors.
Portsmouth residents react to the decision to land the body at Gosport. The King favored a public landing at the dockyard but local authorities pressed for a quieter Gosport landing, aiming to ease the strain after his duties.
Beauseant Commandery of Malden held a fashionable ladies night in the Masonic Asylum. The event featured a reception for Winthrop Messenger of Melrose and grand officers, an entertainment, a banquet, and a dance. Sir Knight Harvey N. Shepard presented the Passion Play with stereopticon views, followed by vocal selections by Miss Florence Nickerson. About 200 guests attended the 9:30 banquet.
In Halena Montana on January 31 the U S Senate election results list Mantel as Republican with 31 votes Frank and Cooper Democrats with 24 and 9 respectively and 27 scattering votes.
An advertisement touts Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as a tonic for wasting diseases and malnutrition. It claims the whiskey is pure and concentrated, strengthens the stomach, and aids tissue formation. Sold in full quart sealed bottles and distributed by Eastern Drug Company in Boston.
Steve Brodie famed for the East River jump and six day walks died in San Antonio Texas from consumption. Born Christmas Day 1861 in New York he rose from Newsboys lodging to fame as a bridge jumper and stage performer.
The Strollers' Social Club debuted at 66 Union Park Street with 109 guests until 1 AM. The Hebrew youth group from the North End and Roxbury featured decorated rooms, entertainment by local performers, and plans for monthly socials led by President Lewis H.
Photo by Green features Miss Ollimw Abrams entertaining members of the Strollers' Social Club on Union Park Street during a community gathering.
Berman vice-president Mark Abrams treasurer Morris Wymans secretary Benjamin J Segool presided. Present were Miss 8S Task the Misses Jacobson Pinkofsky Vauline Abrams Samuel Wyman Ollie Wyman W R Rogers Richmond Ottie Wyansky Bessie Segool Stone M Sheinfield A Levey and many others.
A massive explosion at the William Wicke company cigar box factory at 401 to 419 East Thirty‑first Street in New York caused a tower to collapse and the engine house roof to fail. Fire gutted the Wicke buildings and nearby structures, with about one city block burned and 800 workers present, 350 of them women. Two seriously injured and many more lightly hurt. Fire, claimed at least $1,500 in damage, followed quickly as flames spread to adjacent eight structures and lumber yard. Firefighter Peter Coyle injured after ladder wall collapse. The event described as New York’s most spectacular fire in years.
Theodore Hall of 96% Gilman street chased and subdued an unknown man who assaulted his wife near Walnut Street. Hall pursued across fences, over yards, into a grocery wagon, and down a hill before knocking the assailant unconscious and returning home. Hall faces civil service exam for police appointment. Mrs. Hall described as bright eyed and plucky.
Pittsfield Jan 81 Tonight Mr Schofield says May Fosburg body found in her room not the hall. Shoe evidence includes a ready made Hanan black cloth top size 8 1 2 priced 7 dollars. Fosburg family provided shoes to officials. Robert wore size 7, James 7 1 2.
Windsor ceremony proceeds in St George's Chapel with only royal family present. Wreaths flood the dean's cloisters and guests dine in Windsor Castle halls while ambassadors and Irish officials travel to London for the royal funeral.
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