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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1902

Page

8

Sailor revolt on schooner Anna Murray ends with arrest

The four-masted schooner Anna Murray from Newport News with 2587 tons of coal faced mutiny as five sailors refused to sail and were ironed. Captain Queen later used a revolver for defense after threats. he was fined 22 for carrying concealed weapons, paid by the captain and Shipowners' Association. Five sailors returned to replacements and the voyage continued with moderate weather.

Anna Murray D. K. Queen Newport News Ariel Vesta Queen United States Shipping Commissioner

Active Trading Stocks Slip Amid Copper Bearishness

In New York trading Tuesday investors stayed near the million share mark with modest gains and losses. Copper stocks attracted few buyers as Amalgamated and copper outlooks weighed on sentiment. Reading 2d preferred led volume, while Morgan's box rumored gains drew attention. Ohio and Texas Pacific moved, and Southern Pacific drifted. the market otherwise showed a flat close and a holiday in New York and Boston the next day.

New York Amalgamated Brooklyn Rapid Transit Bears Manhattan Securities Company Reading 2d Mr. Morgan Tennessee Coal and Iron Texas Pacific St. Paul Southern Pacific Union Pacific Keene Board of Directors Boston Dominion Coal Massachusetts Electric Common Quincy Atchison Ohio Canadan Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Alton An. Am. Ind & Louie Chicago & Great Western Chicago & Northwestern Santiatans Chicago Ter & Trans St Louis Southern Delaware & Hudson Sovsasteer Vees Great Northern Hocking Illinois Town Central Lakecoat & Western Lonieville& Nashville Ann Manhattan Minneapolis & St Louis Missouri Pacific New Jersey Central Ontario Wes Pennsylvania St Louis Southwestern St Paul Southern Railway Bos Bog Wilsconsin Central United States Tee O Lig Am Car & Foundry Baeeene Anaconda Mining Co Tide Brooklyn Rapid Transit Colorado Fuel & Iron Consolidated Gas General Electric National Biscuit Pacific Mail People's Gee Pullman Palace Republic Steel Tennessee Coal & Iron Union Bag & Pane Co

New England Telephone declares 1.50 dividend per share

New England Telephone and Telegraph Company announces a dividend of 1.50 per share to stockholders of record at close of business January 31, 1902. Transfer books close February 1 to February 14, 1902. Treasurer William Br. Driver signs January 24, 1902.

William BR. Driver

Memorial Mass for Columbus Knights in Dorchester

Columbus Knights of Columbus near completion of arrangements for their annual memorial service for deceased members. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church on Washington's Birthday at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. William A. Ryan and Rev. Francis S. Hart serve the church and council. A large chorus from sister councils will join St. Augustine Glee Club and South Boston's Young Ladies' Choral Union, with soloists Dr Lon Brine and Miss Margaret E Roche from St. Ann's Neponset.

Mt. Vernon Knights of Columbus St. Margaret's Church Columbia Road Dorchester Washington William A. Ryan Francis S. Hart St. Augustine

Pickpocket Held. Multiple City Court Fines Reported

In municipal court Jacob Davis was held for grand jury on $800 after being identified as a professional pickpocket for stealing a watch from Harold Jenkins. Fifteen people were fined for milk oleo and vinegar law violations. Clara Irving paid $50 for keeping a house of ill repute. Mabel Powell jailed two months for walking the streets, appealed, held $200 for Superior Court. Three women were convicted idle and disorderly. Michael Connors jailed two months for stealing rope from the schooner Early Dawn at the wharf. Charles Kelley fined $106 for loaning money without a license.

Jacob Davis Harold EH Jenkins Clara Irving Mabel Powell House of Correction Gertrude Riley Frances Cobb Edith Dickey Miss Tuttle Michael Connors T Wharf Charles Kelley Tremont Street

Sunday fishing bill adverse in Massachusetts House

The Massachusetts House debated Sunday fishing with humor and tension, voting 76 to 92 against substituting the bill favoring regulation of Sunday fishing. Rep. I.F. MacCartney led the repeal move, arguing Sunday rest and recreation, while opponents warned of opening Sunday violations.

Speaker Nantasket Beach Mr. MacCartney Theentleman Somerville Myers MacCartney Donahue Fall River Committee On Ways and Means Foxboro Messrs. Adams Melrose Dean Brookline Ways and Means Committee O'Neill New Bedford State Board of Agriculture William J. Breslin

Legislation Hearing Probes Gas and Electric Control

The mercantile affairs committee held a hearing on Edward B Callender’s bill to place all electric transmission firms under Gas and Electric Light Commissioners. Callender alone supported it. F Dickerman and Arthur Lord spoke for telephone and telegraph interests.

Committee On Mercantile Affairs Edward B. Callender Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Callender F Dickerman Arthur Lord Manning Worcester Sweden Albree Bell Company Western Union Brockton Lowell Lawrence Haverhill George F. Mead Lexington

Labor hearing on child work permit for vacations in 14 under

The committee on labor held a hearing on A K Whitcomb and others petition to allow children under 14 to be employed in manufacturing or mercantile establishments during school vacations. Petitions from Lowell Chelsea Everett and Lynn superintendents were joined by school officials and labor representatives for and against the measure. the petition was taken under advisement.

Committee On Labor A. K. Whitcomb Lowell W. H. Small Chelsea R. J. Condon Everett F. J. Peaslee Lynn Agent Hubbard Cambridge School Board IF. A. Hill State Board of Education Frank K. Foster American Federation of Labor Joseph Jackson Fall River James Tansy United Textiles Workers of America Albert Hibbard

Improve Herring River Entrance Endorsed by Harbors Committees

In Harwich, Bordman Hall of Boston Caleb Chase and Robert Clement with ex Representative Nickerson backed a resolve to direct the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners to improve the Herring River entrance. The plan proposes expenditures not exceeding 46 000 dollars. No opposition was voiced.

Bordman Hall Boston Caleb Chase Chase & Sanborn Robert Clement Nickerson Harwich Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners Herring River

Hearing on Constitution preservation attracts few supporters

Due to short notice, only a small audience attended the joint Ways and Means hearing at the State House yesterday. After several advocates spoke in favor of allocating the $300,000 appropriation to rebuild the frigate Constitution, the hearing was continued for two weeks.

Joint Committee On Ways and Means State House Havin

Novel Oratorical Push for Widow and Orphans Aid

The Legislature used novel tactics to draw out Representative W. H. Lewis of Cambridge as he defended a measure to compensate the widow and three children of Jeremiah Ford, a workman who died at Memorial Hall. He argued contractors were not liable and urged state aid, telling of Ford meeting his wife weekly at Bowdoin Square before his death. The House applauded as it adopted a five year annual appropriation for the widow and children.

W. H. Lewis Cambridge Har Dean Brookline Hayes Lowell Brigham Marlboro Sleeper Revere Mr. Lewis Jeremiah Ford Memorial Hall State House Massachusetts Jeremiah Ord

Cambridge oration wows legislature amid raised debating heat

The Cambridge figure drew sustained applause as he delivered a remarkable speech in the state House under the gilded dome. After the address, Speaker Myers and lawmakers from both chambers congratulated him while a postponement vote on Ellen Ford’s $590 annual payment for five years sparked a tense exchange.

Cambridge Ward Myers Hayes Lowell Ellen Ford

Greatly Reduced Rates West March and April

Western travel special from Chicago to Anaconda Butte Helena Montana Grand Junction Glenwood Leadville Colorado Salt Lake Ogden Utah and from Boston to these Western points. Information and tickets at Chicago and Northwestern Railway office 368 Washington Street Boston.

Chicago Anaconda Butte Helena Montana Grand Junction Glenwood Leadville Colorado Salt Lake Ogden Utah Boston Chicago & Northwestern Railway Washington Street

Olneyville Lockout Ends as Mills Reopen in Providence

The American Woollen Company partially capitulates. 6500 mill operatives in Olneyville will resume work Wednesday morning at National Providence Riverside Weybosset and Manton mills. Union officials deny any agreement on the double loom plan and say the weavers will press the issue.

Boston New York Cali Canoe House William W. Wood American Woolen Company Rhode Island Riverside Werybasset National Providence Mantor Mills Standard Oil Hst Yankee Consolidated Mining Company of Salt Lake City Tintic Utah Mass Consolidated Mining Company F. H. Begole C. H. Bennet JB Ff. Cable T. F. Cole Sydney Harwood A. Matthews Shawmut Mining Company Copper Range Boston Stock Exchange Baltic Quincy Mining Company Heath American Woollen Company Olneyville Wood National Providence Weybosset Manton Mills O'Connor The Textile Union

Tailer and Lorillard Gossip Stir Sioux Falls Society

Mrs Tailer and Miss Maude Lorillard figure in Dakota gossip as Sioux Falls becomes a stop for New Yorkers seeking to break marriages. Tailer, clubman and society favorite, is in New York. his wife reportedly arrived in Sioux Falls after disputes over the Lorillard family troubles last summer following Pierre Lorillard’s death.

New York T. Suffern ‘Tailer Maude Lorillard Sioux Falls Lorillard Pierre Lorillard Lillian Barnes Allien

Old Bucksins Magic Shrine Promise Wealth And Luck

A self same advertisement extols a cedar relic called the Magic Shrine. It claims to locate hidden treasures, ward off evil, and bring prosperity through departed spirits and occult powers. Readers in multiple cities report sudden job success and financial luck after purchasing the shrine for $1, with ordering details in Tremont Street, Boston.

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