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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1901

Page

6

Copper market holds steady as insiders trade cheap stock

Insiders traded copper stocks on a buysome price of 17 cents while the public watched Utah and Baltic moves. Market remains strong with declining floating stock and anticipated price rises once the public enters, as banks accept copper as collateral and brokerages borrow less. Rumors involve New Haven lease, smelting plant notes, Amalgamated legislation hopes, and exchange hours adjustments.

Utah Baltic Boston New York Pennsylvania New York Central New Haven Engineering and Mining Journal British Columbia Canadian Pacific Montana Messrs. Hayden, Stone & Co Helena Heinzeits Supreme Court Amalgamated Butte Senate Westinghouse Boston Stock Exchuve Trinity Copper Company Ord Boston Stock Exchange Trinity Mining Company Dunstan and Dunstan and Richardson, Hill & Co Phenix St. Clair St. Clair 'S Pinkham

Boston Stock Markets Close With Wide Price Gaps

Boston reports the day’s trading showing highest and lowest sales alongside the closing bid and asked prices. The brief summary notes market activity without naming specific stocks or figures.

Boston

A. B. C. of Wall Street Advertisement Notice

An ad from A Nelson of the Wall Street staff at the New York Evening Sun offers rice for $1 and invites readers to post to P O Box 2061 Boston to receive a volume by mark.

A. B.C Wall St A. Nelson New York Evening Sun P. O. Box Boston Mark

United States Steal Co Plans Sale of 10000 Shares

The United States Steal Co sole owner of Jupiter Steel patents reports 3 250 000 square feet of land near Boston and Malden River Everett within 34 miles of City Hall. The firm cites 12 percent dividends since 1899 and plans to sell 10 000 treasury shares to raise working capital for the Neal Duplex Brake.

Saugus Boston & Maine R. R Malden River Everett Boston City Hall Boston Herald Jupiter Steel Navy Department Boston Elevated R. R. Co Westinghouse Neal Duplex Dom Dom Iron & Steel East Bosto Land Elm River Erie Tel Tree Franklin Mining Gen Electric Isle Royale FIS & M Mem & iPss Mass Electric Bee Aig tMass Mintnge Mayflower Mining Mexican Centre Michigan Mining Kan & Tex tMohawk Mining Mont C & C Nat Tube Oeteee Cot Yarn NY Gas & Coke New Eng Old Colony Mining Old Domin Mining Ani, T Osceola Mining Parrot Mining Pere Marquette Ae Ee de Servi Ee Phenix Mining Pullman Co Quincy Mining Reece Buttenhole Rhode Island Rutland Enta We Shawmut Oil Swift & Co Tamarack O Tecumseh Mining Tenn Coal & Iron Torrington United Shoes Utah Mining Victor Mining Victoria Mining West End West Find St Ry Westinghous el Winona Mining Wollaston Land Wolverine Wyandot Mining Ees Eeesees Esce Increasse Anucorne Mining Co Brooklyn Rapid Transit Nat Biscuit Ereseesense Nat Delanskeseeetewns Laag Ceceewsseeedeen Nat Steelee Nat O Pref. Sewleessea Vanes Tube Rep Iron & Steel Western Union Ewes

United States Steel Co Dividend and Security Totals

The company reports ix dividend second instalment paid and tAs assessment paid. Total sales include QListed stocks 30383 shares rights 6525 shares bonds 107715 unlisted stocks 6061 shares bonds 33000.

Little Italy Fiesta Shrove Tuesday in Boston North End

The second and greatest day of Fiesta d Italie drew masqued crowds through Boston's North End streets. Groups wore devils and columbines and danced to tambourines and sarabands recalling Rome and Florence while candles burned in homes and Lent preparations began.

Italia Boston Little Italy Italy North End Rome Florence Campagna Fiesole Christ

Jollity Crew Stirs St Francis Parish with Minstrel Show

The United States cruiser Jollity crew staged a minstrel show last evening in St. Francis de Sales School hall Charlestown. Led by Captain Joseph H. King the cast included John H. Killilea first lieutenant and John P. Green second lieutenant with en signs Charles Cadigan and John L. Flanagan. The program closed with Snobson's Stag Party.

United States John L. Flanagan Snobson

MacArthur reception at Malacanang Palace dazzles Manila crowd

General MacArthur's reception at Malacañang Palace in Manila drew thousands as the palace was decorated and illuminated. The Filipino population attended, with General MacArthur and the ladies of the United States Commission greeting guests as dancing followed the formalities.

Manila General MacArthur Malaenan United States Commission

Edwin Gould Served With Chancery Summons in Texas Case

Edwin Gould was served today with a summons in chancery in NEW OPLEPANS. An amended bill was filed in the United States Circuit Court in the suit United States v. Texas & Pacific Railroad Company and all Gould family members including Countess de Castellane. The filing adds railroad land settlers who learned of Gould's presence and papers were served this week. Gould will stay in the city until a hearing is fixed.

New Oplepans Edwin Gould United States Circuit Court United States Texas & Pacific Railroad Company Gould Countess de Castellane

International Company of the Far East to Control China Trade

Brussels and European American financiers form a trust led by Colonel Thys to dominate China's commerce. The King of Belgium is named as secret promoter of the International Company of the Far East. M. Francqui, ex-consul at Shanghai, to serve as agent general at $20 000 yearly with engineers and officials.

China London Brussels The Daily Mail Europe United States Thys International Company of Shanghai

Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Aids Consumption Victims

Advert explains Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as a mild, tissue building remedy for wasting diseases like consumption anemia and emaciation. It claims physicians prescribe it for its concentrated malt extract quality and tolerable taste, with licensed dealers and Eastern Drug Company Boston supplying the trade.

Graves Maryland Eastern Drug Company Boston

Milwood saloon raid leaves widow dead as arrests rise

Four farmers John Wilburn William Thornbury Andy Wilson and Turner were arrested on murder charges in the Milwood Kansas saloon raid that killed Mrs Rose Hudson wife of bartender Hudson during an armed assault. Additional arrests expected as tensions flare between farmers and saloonkeepers.

Milwood Kan John Wilburn William Thornbury Andy Wilson Turner Rose Hudson William Webb Hudson Michael Lochner

Brookline Wheelmen Minstrel Show Delights Brookline Hall Crowd

The Brookline Wheelmen annual minstrel at Uniton Hall on High Street featured 33 members in khaki fatigues with black face all but one interlocutor T J Burke. The Philippines themed act included monologues and musical numbers by John O Quinn Carl Rump Foley Crowley and others. After the show club members and guests gathered at Village Square where Vice-President Costello presented President Joseph W Cook with a gold watch chain and charm.

Uniton Hall High Street Brookline Brookline Wheelmen United States T. J. Burke Mim Philippines John O. Quinn Carl Rump Cornet Foley Crowley George O. McKenna Callahan Troy Sandy’" Chapman J. J. Lynch J. E. Wallace T. J. Crannan Jones J.T. Dr Thomas E. Costello Joseph W. Cook Cook

Pocahontas Ladies Elect Massachusetts Officers

The Pocahontas Association of Massachusetts met at the United States Hotel and elected officers led by President Mrs Adelaide Cady of Springfield and First Vice President Mrs E Walker of East Boston who is next in line for the presidency. Secretary Miss Mary G Cloutman of Marblehead and Treasurer Miss Flora J Searle of Chelsea also named.

Ladies’ Pocahontas Association of Massachusetts United States Hotel Adelaide Cady Springfield E. Walker East Boston Annie Mae Allen Natick Mary G. Cloutman Marblehead Flora J. Searle Chelsea Walker

Rex Pageant Graces Comus Parade With Opera Themes

New Orleans February 19 report notes clearing skies for Rex pageant. Comus parade showcases elaborate costumes and tableaux inspired by Alda Samson and Delilah Parsifal Huguenots and other music master works.

New Orleans Rex Alda Samson Delah

Aldermen Favor O'Neill After Hearing

Cambridge Aldermen rejected Mayor Dickinson's discharge recommendation for fireman O'Neill. The vote was 8 to 2 with Davis and Long voting for discharge. City officers Edward J. Brandon Albert M. Pear William W. Dallinger Harry T. Upham were unanimously reelected.

Cambridge Edward J. Brandon Albert M. Pear William W. Dallinger Harry T. Upham

Malden Appropriations Set at 386 200 in Budget

Malden’s early government gathered to elect sinking fund commissioners and approve the annual budget. Key items include fire department 34000 health 14500 police 33000 poor 28000 schools buildings 8900 schools salaries 141100 street department 19000 street lights 30000. Total appropriation 386200.

Malden Sinking Fund Charles H. Wise James O. Otis Forestdale Cemetery William B. Buckminster George H. Graves

Salvation Army colonization scheme discussed by Boston merchants

At the Merchants' Club of Boston meeting at the New Algonquin Club, Salvation Army officers described a land colonization plan to curb city poverty. Colonists receive 10 to 20 acre plots with mortgages, schooling, clubs, and guidance, with emphasis on sobriety and family. Senator Hanna and others praised the program's potential to reduce charity reliance.

Merchants’ Club of Boston New Algonquin Club E. J. Higgins Hollkend Brewer Salvation Army John Oat Brooks John Mason Little Shallelujah Bonnet Higgins Tucker Booth Tucker Holland Hanna John Graham Brooks B. C. Clark

Aldermen Approve $500 for Liquor Law Enforcement

The Chelsea Board of Aldermen voted 8 to 6 to appropriate 500 dollars for the Mayor to enforce the liquor law, amid objections to funding at the Mayor's discretion. The Mayor’s health board choice, Seth J. Littlefield, was confirmed 14 to 1 with Alderman Young in opposition.

Chelsea Gould Seth J. Littlefield Board of Health Young

Girl Shot Father In Fort Wayne Tragedy

Besstie Slater, 15, shot her father last night to save her mother from him in Fort Wayne Indiana. She was taken to the police station after an inquiry and remained in custody as the investigation continued.

Fort Wayne Ind Besstie Slater Olice Station

Navajo Indians Take Land Strips Water Rights Clash

Santa Fe New Mexico February 19 The Navajo Indians are leaving their reservation and have taken possession of a land strip fifty miles wide and two hundred miles long They bar stock owners who do not pay for water privileges in the strip as tensions rise over water rights.

Santa Fe, N. M

Civic League Moves for Perpetual Injunctions Against Liquor Sellers

Bath Maine February 19 The Civic League of Bath has decided to pursue perpetual injunctions against alleged liquor sellers as a new city action to curb liquor activity.

Bath Civic League

Fog at London causes traffic chaos and rail crash

Dense fog blanketed London during the morning, halting traffic and triggering a series of accidents. The most serious incident was a rear end collision on the underground railway.

London Underground

Government opts not to change coronation oath wording

The Daily Telegraph reports the government has decided there is no need to legislate to alter the coronation oath wording regarding Roman Catholicism.

London The Daily Telegraph

Mrs Michael D Collins Dies At Dorchester Home

Mrs. Michael D Collins wife of the former sealer of weights and measures died yesterday at 445 Washington street Dorchester. Her husband a longtime political figure received condolence messages as the family mourns. Surviving sons Dennis Charles James William Walter and Albert and daughter Mrs John E Galvin of Dorchester.

Michael D. Collins Washington Street Dorchester Collins City Dennis Charles James &G William F Walter L Albert S William Collins Buffolk Harvard University Harvard John E. Galvin

City Briefs: Arrest for Burglary and Bankruptcy Filing

Inspector Wolf arrested a man calling himself James Brown for breaking and entering a tailor shop at 19 Bow street Somerville and stealing two pieces of cloth valued at 40 dollars. Herman Drake East Boston builder filed voluntary bankruptcy citing 12 481 01 liabilities and 700 assets. A debate next Sunday evening at Commercial Hall features Rev J P Blend former Uni tarian pastor and Boston Socialist leader David Goldstein.

Inspector Wolf James Brown Bow Street Somerville J. P. Blend David Goldstein Boston

Boxing Draw Ends Fifteen Round St Patrick's Fight

Austin Rice of New London and Hughey Murphy of New York fought fifteen rounds to a draw before the St Patrick's A B N. Y. audience in New Haven Conn. Rice landed the more aggressive blows.

New Haven Conn Austin Rice New London Hughey Murphy New York St. Patrick’s Rice

When the Power Is Off What Happens

A reflective piece likens bodily vitality to factory power. It explains nutrition as the body’s power source, urges stomach health, and cites testimonials for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. It promotes Hygienic treatment and a medical adviser book offered free with stamps.

Willis Seaman Washingtonville Ee County N.Y Dr. Pierce Pierce E. F. Dingmars Minneapolis Mina

Lincoln on Trial for Shooting Trevarthen at Baldwin Hotel

Helena Lincoln also known as Lena Lampson faced assault charges after shooting William Trevarthen in Dorchester at the Baldwin Hotel on Northampton Street. Testimony suggested a claimed conspiracy to kill Trevarthen for life insurance while defense contends the gun discharged accidentally during a quarrel. The case was continued for sentence.

Helena F. Lincoln Lena Lampson William R. Trevarthen Dorchester Baldwin Northampton Street Trevarthen Lincoln Ely Trevar Trevartien

Tears in Court Mark Kennedy Murder Trial

In New York the Kennedy murder case sees emotional testimony as Mrs. Kennedy testifies she found her son asleep and insists on his alibi while jurors and the defendant’s wife show evident distress. Several Staten Island witnesses dispute the alibi and a cadman places another man at the Grand Hotel.

New York Kennedy Dollie Reynolds Staten Island Grand Hotel Justice Fursman Dr. Kennedy Daniel §. Melville New Corp Florida Furman

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