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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
8
A promotional note urges investment in a thriving oil company with 65000 acres of California oil lands and wells in constant profitability. It claims 30 percent current earnings with 15 percent paid as dividends and the rest reinvested as working capital. The next dividend is due March 1 for registered investors.
Pilot Ned McField sailed the Olympia to quarantine for compass checks then Newport News to secure bunker coal. A fleet of 12 four masted schooners and two fivers in port will grow with the sixer George W Wells from Newport News. Reports cover cargo from the Mediterranean, passenger flow, and upcoming ship repairs at the navy yard along with various sailings, wrecks, and local market prices for fish and coal.
Shipping items report arrivals of steamers Pocasset Mystic and others with passengers for United Fruit Company and various ports. Cleared schooner Alice M Colburn. sailed steamers Olympia and Sylvania, with listed ports and tug assistance for stranded vessels. High and low tides, moon phases noted for the day.
The market rallied for most stocks while copper shares lagged, Amalgamated dipping to 716-8 and closing at 717-8. Southern Pacific led gains, St Paul rose, and General Electric climbed on copper and consolidation rumors amid mixed bank news and looming reorganizations in gas and mining sectors.
In Montreal a Sic German chrome picture of Christ in the Pel l.etier home is said to have eyes that moved at 9 oclock as Mrs Pelletier prayed. Father Adams sent two priests who advised against removing the image and the case will be reviewed by Archbishop Bruchesi.
In Pilgrim Hall yesterday forenoon Congregational ministers heard President Pritchett of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology speak on "The Student Problem in the Great Cities" and firmly deny any suggestion that MIT officials favored introducing German Kammers in the United States. He said no sane person would consider such a plan.
The United States Trust Company of New York offered its presidency to Hon Lyman J Gage. It is stated he will accept the role.
Harvey S. Chase reports Boston is the most extravagant city by population. He urges immediate retrenchment across departments to halt rising operation and maintenance costs, minimize use of bonds, and address per capita spending gaps versus New York and peer cities.
In Washington the Senate opened a long session on the Philippine tariff bill with Mr. Turner arguing a rightless claim under international law after an independent Filipinos government formed before Manila's fall. Mr. Teller planned to continue tomorrow. In the House the oleomargarine bill debate closes with an amendment to set a 10 cent tax on imitation butter.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Fort Leavenworth warden must release nearly 200 men imprisoned under a court martial. The panel held the court martial, composed of nine regular army officers, acted illegally and that regular officers cannot judge men from other forces.
The railroad adds two Worcester to Boston express trips starting February 10 with departures at 9:20 a.m. arriving 10:20 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. A Boston to Worcester express splits at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and another 5:20 p.m. service to Natick then Worcester, arriving 6:37 p.m.
Natick court plans to commit ex-town treasurer Albert Jennings after a medical panel reported general paresis. The district attorney and Jennings counsel will present evidence to the Suffolio Court at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The judge may order commitment to a state hospital or Worcester asylum amid family opposition.
Michael J Kilroy appeared in Suffolk Superior Criminal Court yesterday charged with murder of his wife. He pleaded not guilty and requested counsel. The court took the matter under advisement and remanded him to await further action.
Itch ing piles can be cured and relief is instant with Dean's Ointment. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.
Suffolk Probate Court requires heirs and interested parties to appear February 27 1902 to show cause why Charles T Stumcke s will should not be admitted and letters testamentary issued to Charles Edward Stumcke with no bond. Notice published in Boston Post for three weeks. Pierre P Chapon administrator cites demands and debts to be presented by Portland 1902. (Note: OCR punctuation adjusted)
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