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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1904
Page
10
The Jessie, a fishing schooner from Provincetown, became trapped by thick Cape ice after fog and a NW wind drove it toward South Truro. With bergs and open water ahead, the crew abandoned ship in a small dory and planks, crossing about a mile of hazardous ice for safety.
Wall Street faces dual shock from the Baltimore fire and Russia Japan war tensions. Stocks fall sharply then rally, with heavy losses in Amalgamated and copper shares, while insurance losses loom. The market eyes railways and money rates as a broader pullback risks a prolonged slump.
In Me Feb 8 worse ice than 30 years snarls Penobscot river and bay. Navigation suspended above Belfast as the steamers Merry Coneag and Golden Rod are tied up. Castine Isggemoggin Reach and eastern Penobscot Bay closed.
The Texas & Pacific Railway Company directors announced they would skip interest on the second income bonds. The floating debt stood around 1.6 million dollars, not increased during the last year. They plan to use surplus earnings to retire this debt.
The corps of medical examiners of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters numbering 65 were treated to a complimentary banquet last evening at the Hotel Brunswick by the high standing committee of the order. Dr. Franz Pfaff, assistant professor at Harvard University, was the special guest speaker.
This evening in Lyceum Hall Woburn the St Charles Catholic Society will present an entertainment followed by a dance for members and attendees.
Ex Governor Long resists being forced out as delegate at large to the Republican national convention. Eugene N Foss aims to be Boston’s choice and has thwarted city committee interference. Foss followers claim they will defeat the organization in the convention fight and point to last municipal election results. Long defends loyalty and free speech, and supports updating tariffs with reciprocity ideas.
The Newspaper Mailers' Union 1 of Boston held its annual ball at Roughan Hall in Charlestown drawing about 600 members and friends. From 8 to 9 p.m. a concert filled the event while officers and a long list of aides managed the evening.
Brookline races show three fresh names for selectman with John F Perry emerging as a major potential candidate. Perry, a Boston businessman from Babcock Hill, may join John F Berry and John B Griffin in a contest against Charles A Bowditch and Charles B Riley, Philip H Parker, Jacob C Morse, and William Craig. Perry’s possible bid draws strong support from residents across town.
Boston public schools may replace Edwin P. Seaver with John J. Burke of Lawrence as superintendent. The Democratic school board majority seeks a leader aligned with their ideas, viewing Burke as a compatible successor amid talks of Seaver's removal and a summer board vote.
Senator Clark plans a new mining corporation to amalgamate his Butte mines with $10,000,000 capitalization under Washington law. Judge Clancy rules change of venue law unconstitutional, delaying mining litigation until the Supreme Court rules. Heath.
A porter on the Continental Limited bound for New York was taken from the West Shore train in Syracuse with smallpox. Five passengers in his car bound for Boston were quarantined in a tourist car and will be held here for a few days.
Dorchester resident P J Mullaney held a birthday party at 21 Leedsville Street with speeches by P J Tivnan and musical numbers led by organist P J Malley. Attendees included Senator Daniel V McIsaac Congressman William McNary and several Mullaney family members.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Aiken sentenced Frank Budd to three to five years in State prison after guilty pleas on three counts of breaking and entering and noted prior prison time. Anthony Brasso received three years at the House of Correction for a prior record, while James Barrett was held for probation inquiry.
Ad touts Palmo Tablets as a cure for morning debility with promises of restored stomach tone, soothed nerves, elated kidneys, and a youthful boost. Sold by multiple local druggists including Walker-Rintels Drug Co and Klein's in Boston and surrounding streets.
Captain Farrington reports a 14 day voyage aboard the Georgian arriving at Hoosac docks with 1309 tons of cargo after fog and gales from London. The Glenwood from Cuba brings 18 300 bags of sugar while other ships face navigation hazards near Cape Hatteras and Nantucket.
The document lists premiums and disbursements for 1903, including For premiums 5,325,082.06 and For Interest and Rents 2,936,543.85. Surplus returned to policy holders 1,859,811.44 and Total to Policy holders 7,296,646,345.47. Assets include real estate loans 24,836,415.06 and bonds 25,077,384.69. Officials named: Jacob L. Greene President, John M. Taylor Vice President, Herbert H. White Secretary.
One third of a mile east of her station, the Landsman was carried away by ice. The vessel will be replaced as soon as possible.
Shipping items list arrivals and sailings with multiple vessels and itineraries. Steamers Georgian Farrington etc arrive from London and Cienfuegos, with sugar merchandise and passengers. Cleared, sailed, and towed barges are recorded for several vessels including Sardinian St. Croix and James 8. Whitney. The notice compiles a snapshot of port movements and nautical activity.
The Boston Duck Company schedules its stockholders meeting at 100 Summer Street Boston on February 10 1904 at 2 PM. The session includes election of officers and any legal business, with a special meeting to convey real estate. Also notice for State Street Exchange annual meeting in Boston on January 17 1904 at 11 AM to elect officers and handle other business.
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