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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1903
Page
5
57th annual financial statement summary shows net assets as of January 1 1902 with totals for premiums 5 271 681 42 dollars interest and rents 2 889 893 08 dollars and overall assets 8 161 574 50 dollars. The figures reflect received amounts for 1902.
The record details 1902 financials for an insurance firm with claims by death maturities and annuities totaling 4.38 million. Surplus returned to policyholders 1.81 million, lapsed policies 0.50 million, total to policyholders 6.19 million. Expenses and commissions approach 0.98 million. Net profit 0.058 million from a 7.63 million combination.
The document lists admitted assets as of Dec 31 1902 totaling 65 634 605 12 including real estate loans 24 256 739 50 stocks and bonds 2 300 00 cash in banks 7 627 55 and other items. Liabilities show reserves 57 516 501 00 and other liabilities 1 678 221 69 with surplus 6 379 992 43. Names signing: Jacob L. Greene president John M Taylor vice president Herbert H White secretary Daniel H Wells actuary George E Williams Gen Agt 53 Devonshire St Boston Mass.
Mary A Livermore told a large audience at the Unitarian Church parlors on Emerson Street that power defines aristocracy in different nations and that in America wealth alone buys entry into the upper class. She warned that the rich liken the nonrich to cranks and endorsed competing self interest.
Roy Clements and Edwin Denshy were arrested by police near the Peabody line on a breaking and entering charge. Camps near the area had been broken into with considerable property loss, and a wagon in their possession contained camp property valued at $500.
New York officials announce a warrant will be sought for midwife Lena Rickert on charges of falsifying health records. The case centers on a birth certificate tied to Mrs Elizabeth Lukbert and Dr John McLeod Martin amid ongoing disputes over a so called spurious child.
John Dineen, a laborer for the Metropolitan Contracting Company, nearly had his left leg amputated yesterday morning after the axe he was using to chop a plank in a sewer on North Beacon Street Brighton missed its mark. The injury occurred at 86 Endicott Street.
At Tremont Temple last Monday a meeting of ministers and laymen adopted a resolution introduced by A. C. Dixon by a rising vote.
The piece argues meat eating nations like the Ameri cans English French Russians and Germans propel progress while rice eating peoples are deemed inferior. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia and Catarrh Tablets as a cure for indigestion and related ailments.
Washington February 8 The Senate passed the Elkins bill to regulate railroad transportation without objection. The army appropriations bill was passed after revisions removing a general staff provision. An independent measure mirroring the staff provisions was approved with Berry’s amendment placing the chief of staff under the President. The Senate also amended Revised Statutes to let national banks hold reserves in cities of 30 000 population. The omnibus statehood bill faced hours of debate as Mr Quarles opposed it. The Senate adjourned after executive session.
William B. Rice, shoe manufacturer, urged Southern Shoe Salesmen's Association to oppose scarcity laws and combinations. He warned that strong, reliable men are needed year round and stressed labor capital harmony against monopolies. John R. Murphy commented on political commercialism and a veteran speaker Myers also spoke briefly.
The first annual convention of the National Shoe Wholesalers' Association of the United States met at the Hotel Somerset with about 120 members from 30 states and four branches. Speakers included George Hutchinson and Henry E. Hagan, who urged retailer education and questioned guarantees on shiny leather and worn-out shoes.
A venerable pastor is described as cured by Pe-ru-na, a catarrhal tonic claimed to aid the declining powers of old age. The article presents the tonic as essential for elderly vitality.
Isaac Brock of McLennan county Nexas ages 114 and credits Peruna with his health and long life. Major Frank O Mahoney, Rev J N Parker, and Mrs F E Little testify Peruna helps catarrh and stomach issues. Letters note weight loss, hearing restoration, and renewed energy, with Dr Hartman offering free advice from Columbus Ohio.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills as a complete skin remedy. It claims rapid relief for red rough chapped hands eczema and other humours, promoting local cleansing and internal blood cleansing for all ages at one dollar.
An unoccupied two and a half story wooden building at 138 Fifth street East Cambridge collapsed yesterday afternoon. Dust filled the air and nearby property was damaged. Several boys playing inside had a narrow escape. residents faced a fright as the wreck weakened by earlier depredations for wood fuel. Adjacent occupants Edward Keefe and Cornelius Ryan experienced disturbances as dishes broke and pots and kettles toppled.
Hoke Smith of Atlanta corrects a World editor’s Washington quote. He says a reporter misattributed statements about Mr. Olney and Judge Parker. Smith recalls a 1902 Boston talk on Olney’s possible nomination but says Olney did not refuse or discuss Parker.
Phillips Exeter lists February 14 entries for the B A A meet including relay vs Andover with Leavell Buswell Runyon Cook Johnson McCormick Peyton Marshall McCormick OBrien Elliott and Moore in events such as high jump shot put 690 yard run 80 yard run mile run and 45 game hosh.
Haverhill moves to import turned workers and cutters to fill factory vacancies as 107 strikers remain out. Lynn and Boston suppliers report sufficient cutters, while police prepare for possible trouble and independent union efforts consolidate at Goodyear machine operators meeting.
Gloucester reports that rejection of the Hay-Bond treaty could trigger trouble and riots as Newfoundland pledges to close shore rights to Americans with British naval backing if it joins the Canadian Union.
Testimonial asserts rapid relief and cure of chronic catarrh after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. The ad cites James Heamy of Dende and notes sale by Walter-Rintels Drug Co in Dewey Square.
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