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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1902

Page

9

Journalists Weigh In On King Crowther Oil Fields

A 17 journalist party from major American publications departs New York Feb 15 for Crowther Texas to tour the King Crowther oil fields. The trip, in two chartered private cars, aims to report on surface formations strikes and boom development, transforming Crowther into a literary hub for several days.

New York Texas United States America King-Crowther Corporation Sam Crowther Pubacust New York ‘‘World New York “‘Sun New York ‘“Press Boston ‘‘Journal Boston ‘‘Traveler Boston “Evening Record Chicago ‘Tribune Chicago «Inter-Ocean Chicago ‘Record Herald Philadelphia “North American Philadelphia ‘‘Inquirer Pittsburg “Press Pittsburg ‘‘Dispatch Baltimore “Herald Leslie Ainsley King- Crowther Corporation San Antonio McMullen County Crowther

King Crowther to Sell Treasury Stock for Oil Field Development

The King Crowther Corporation will offer a limited allotment of treasury stock at par one dollar per share for public subscription to fund rapid development of its oil fields in the Crowther delta. Fifteen thousand shares are allocated to Boston. subscriptions may postmark later and prices may rise to 1.25 dollars per share. Ho for the oil fields.

King-Crowther Corporation Boston Treasury King Crowther Corporation United States Crowther Eldorado King- Crowther Corporation Rhode Island Kin@ Mihov State Street Wall Street New York New York Life Chicago Betz Ldg Philadelphia Shannon Pittsburg Continental Baltimore St. Mary Street San Antonio Texas

New England Sabbath Protect League Plans Fight on Saloon Bill

The New England Sabbath Protective League vows to oppose a Massachusetts bill to keep saloons open seven days a week. At Tremont Temple the annual meeting heard sermons on Joseph Cook and BE Byington and reports claim nearly one million addressed on Sunday issues and over 20 anti Sunday laws defeated. The group cites Sunday study and fashion as threats to the Lord’s Day and urges Christian women to resist secular entertainments.

New England Sabbath Protective League Massachusetts Martin D. Kneeland League Tremont Temple Reven Thomas Brookline A. H. Plumb Joseph Cook W. H. Allbright BE. H. Byington D. C New England R. 8. MacArthur New York

Church service draws large crowd for health talk

At South Congregational Church yesterday a second service followed the morning mass as the Citizenship Class gathered. Dr. Samuel H. Durgin, chairman of the Board of Health, spoke on Some Present Aspects of the Work of the Board of Health, praising physicians for rapid reporting of suspected smallpox cases and addressing anti vaccination views.

South Congregational Samuel H. Durgin Board of Health

Smallpox scare hits Dedham Street station patrolmen

Patrolmen at Station 5, No. 6 on Albany street faced a smallpox scare after Officer Dennessey encountered Charles Kerr. The squad, two drunks, and the station were quarantined and fumigated with carbolic acid and corrosive sublimate. Kerr was sent to the pest house while others were disinfected and held overnight. Dr. Durgin ordered continued quarantine for the two drunks at Gallupe's Island.

Dedham Street Dennessey Albany Street Dauntless Bluecoats Station 6 Southampton Street Gallupe’s Island Teamsters Washington Street Dover Charles Kerr Brett Kerr McCarthy Mahoney Keane James Murphy East Milton Daniel Ferguson Tremont Street Wescott Pest House O'Rourke North Grove Street Board of Health Morrissey Gallupe Durgin Wayfarers' Lodge Hotel Palace Fillot Street

Legislature hearing omits Pfeiffer name in attack remark

The speaker did not mention Dr. Pfeiffer during the ongoing legislative hearing despite reports of his attack on Dr. Durgin and his assistants last week, as quoted by newspapers.

Pfeiffer

Australian prize fighter Youn Griffo found near death

Alfred Siimins known as Youn Griffo was found today nearly frozen to death in a vacant lot within half a block of the Bridewell. Local authorities and medical personnel rushed to assist as rescue units attended the scene. The incident highlights concerns about the fighter's welfare after recent bouts and travel pressures.

Oricago Alfred Siimins Youn Griffo

Nourse Led Freight Robbery Syndicate In Boston & Maine Theft

Police recovered most stolen goods worth about $10,000 from a Boston & Maine freight theft ring led by Walter E Nourse. Five men including Nourse Ward Alpine Paterson and White were arrested after a six month scheme yielded losses shipped from Marlboro Lynn and Watertown. Despite good reputations police say Nourse planned the operation with three married men and their wives to suffer the consequences. No further goods or arrests were announced by Saturday night.

Boston & Maine Walter BP Nourse Tremont Street Marlboro John Ward East Highland Street Lynn Boston & Maine Railroad Edward P. Alpine Church Street Ward John Paterson Hurson Street Watertown Henry A. White Hartman Chambers Street Martin I. Hall South Market Street Alpine

German Workingmen's Association Concert Showcased Amateur Talent

A sacred concert at Webster Hall by the German Working men's Association featured strong amateur talent. Highlights included Vienna duets by Jacob Milch and John Wolff in Austrian dialect, renditions of The Prison by A Krause, A Recknagel, John Wolff, and selections from Kreutzer and The Oath. The audience cried for encores as the Pfaelzer Orchestra played multiple pieces.

Webster Hall Messrs Jacob Milch John Wolff Vienna A. Krause A. Recknagel C. Simon C. Noll C. Rauch A. Stegemann EB. Shlefeldt A. Garthe Shlefeldt Noll C. Meier Kreutzer Pfaelzer Orchestra

Assumption Association Ball In East Boston This Evening

In Lyceum Hall East Boston the Assumption Catholic Association hosts its first annual ball. The grand march will be led by President Edward T Breslin with many couples following. Advance ticket sales are strong and Gilman's Orchestra will provide music directed by Mr Gilman.

Assumption Association Lyceum Hall Boston Assumption Catholic Association Presi

Hurley Leads Salem Police Day of Sharp Arrests

Mayor Hurley presided over a busy day in Salem as officers Tivnan Pollock and Marshal Hurley arrested several intoxicated men, including James Tracey and James White. The crowd watched from storefronts and streetcars as police posted reports and the mayor praised the department’s renewed vigor.

Offiser Tivnan T. A. Devine Company Pollock Brace John James Tracey James White Marshal Hurley John Fox Batman Hurley North Street Edward H. Knight Mansfield Ernest Howard Proctor Howard Theophile Gauthier Congress Street Gauthier John Thibodeau Joseph Chatiguy Contess Street William Chatiguy Post Salem City Hall Cashman City Council Committee On Police and Licenses E. H. Knight Knight Jamaica Decer Pollock Wrent Street John B. Skinner Hart Marshal Marley Mr. Knight

Installation at St. Pauls Universalist Church Jamaica Plain

The ceremony installs Rev. Chester Gove Miller as pastor of St. Pauls Universalist Church in Jamaica Plain. Clergy including Rev. George L. Perin and several others delivered sermons and addresses, with an official charge and benediction concluding the service.

Chester Gove Miller Universalist Church George L. Perin St. Paul's Universalist Church Rockview Street Jamaica Plain St. Paul's Christian Church Perin Frederick A. Bisbee The Leader Elmer H W. Capen Tufts College Charles F. Dole Charles L. Morgan Howard B. Grose Jerome Woods Charles H. Teonard William R. Libby

Explosion Lifts Manhole Cover On Washington Street

A gas explosion blew the iron manhole cover on Washington Street in front of Hotel Woodcock Shortly after 7 20 last night The cover rose about 20 feet and wrecked a wall then landed beside the main pipe A second explosion followed Workers soon repaired the rusting gas pipes No cause of ignition stated

Washington Street Woodcock

City Briefs: Fire on Sagamore Street and More

A second floor fire at 5 Sagamore street Dorchester caused $5 damage from a lace curtain against a gas jet. A second blaze at 502 Tremont street, a ladies tailoring shop, caused $100 damage. Mrs Sarah Coy was found dead in bed at 22 North Russell street, death natural. A fire at the old Providence depot caused minor damage. Nellie Barry alias Margaret Barlow 19 of 23 Oak street was arrested for allegedly stealing a watch valued at $25 from Margaret L. Boier at 18% Pleasant street. Volunteers of America have HQ on Pleasant street. theft possibly occurred there. The Grocery and Provision Clerks met to plan a ball Feb 4 at Odd Fellows Hall with delegates from multiple cities attending.

Sagamore Street Dorchester Charles Proctor H. Griffin Tremont Street Galen & Woodbury J. Perliss Sarah Coy North Russell Street Shea Board of Health Briggs Chemical 2 Old Providence Nellie Barry Margaret Barlow Oak Street Division 4 Margaret L. Boiner Pleasant Street Volunteers of America Barry Demate

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