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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
6
St Marys Canal Mineral Land Company plans reorganization to consolidate holdings and streamline operations. The move aims to revitalize assets and clarify ownership during this regional corporate restructuring.
The market started weak with selling by commission houses and steel stock declines amid rumors of consolidation. Prices recovered in afternoon trading as large buy orders emerged, creating an apparent holiday strength. Major moves included Sugar stock manipulation and a strong finish in copper as investors awaited Montana legislature adjournment and Amalgamated Copper plans.
Boston market figures list highest and lowest sales and closing bid and asked prices for the day. Ex dividend notes show total sales with listed bonds and stocks, unlisted bonds and stocks, and shares traded across sections.
Miss Bessie Fisher of 67 Halsey Street Brooklyn recovers from severe burns suffered at the Hotel Pierrepont on February 1. Doctor Wiggin reports daily oxygen spray treatment, with a touch of water, nourishes tissue and promotes new skin growth. Her fiancé Z D Berry of 638 Gates Avenue offers to donate skin for grafts if needed.
In Superior Court Judge Fox yesterday vacated a five year prison sentence for Elizabeth Vetoile who had been convicted of throwing vitriol at her children and sentenced to Sherborn women's prison. The action revokes the prior term.
The vitriol thrower will serve a five year term at Cambridge instead of Sherborn to allow her children more visits. Her transfer aims to improve family access during incarceration.
A Lowell woman facing a sentence in place of imprisonment at the East Cambridge House of Correction requested a comparable term to enable her three children to visit more regularly than if she were sent to Sherborn. The judge imposed another sentence of similar duration at East Cambridge.
Josef Hofmann, set to appear in America in March and April, has achieved his greatest success in Russia. He draws audiences that include men with a strong passion for music yet a distrust of soap and a sensitive atmosphere, a dynamic perhaps linked to Hofmanns Polish background and their near-sin gaze.
A Dominion Iron and Steel Co plan touts Cape Breton as a cheaper steel producer. The second furnace will start next month with thirds and fourths by May 1 and June, boosting capacity to 1000–1500 tons daily. The Sydney outfit claims lower assembling costs and shorter ocean distance to markets versus Pittsburg, plus successful coke and coal processing at Wabana ore. The firm cites substantial capital of 10 million dollars from American and Canadian backers and forecasts major steel output including billets rails and plates by 1902.
Washington reports Lieutenant John Edie questioned Senator Depew’s gift plan for his niece Annie Depew Paulding. Depew reportedly offered 18000 for a house, 4000 for alterations, and 10000 for pin money, with no extra provisions. Edie’s dissatisfaction prompted a reconsideration of the engagement and the niece’s future.
The government steamer Ingraham returned to St John s Newfoundland with minor wreckage and two spars. One spar is thought crucial for identifying the Lucerne wreckage, while the other shows nothing linking to the Lucerne. The Lucerne crew’s friends hope for a Azores arrival, but owners have halted payments.
President Magid recalled Milford factory employing 140 hands closes tonight until March 18. Agent Griswold Stowe says several changes planned before work resumes. Magid sailed to Europe and is believed to return by tomorrow. Overseers to be retained during shutdown.
William H. Farmilee, William H. Hayes and Arthur Hayes were sentenced by Judge Sheldon in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon. Each man received eighteen months in the House of Correction for breaking and entering the Jeffries Point Club house with Farmilee pleading guilty to two counts and the Hayes brothers to one count.
An assembly of 500 witnessed Cambridgeport gymnasium team defeat Holy Cross 86 to 7 last night at Cambridge gym.
About 200 men attended a carnival style party in Turnverein Hall to celebrate Washington's Birthday. A humorous program amused attendees, though the young talent presented it with some resistance.
The Rev William Hanson Pulsford pastor of the First Unitarian Church in Waltham has received a unanimous call to lead the Unitarian Church of the Messiah in Chicago, the Midwest's largest Unitarian church. His departure follows Rev William Wallace Fenn's move to Harvard Divinity School on March 1. Pulsford, born in Edinburgh in 1859, is famed as a lecturer and cyclist, often seen riding in New England and beyond, and laments leaving the city he serves.
A long crank with a slow deliberate stroke and a high gear keeps the wheel moving at a steady pace, illustrating the rider’s technique and cadence in a pressed and careful motion.
In London on February 21 the government approved suppressing pro Boer papers including Truth. Debate on an Irish land purchase amendment ended with supporters led by Mr. Redmond and Mr. Russell losing 236 to 140 after a 251 to 132 closure vote.
North End youths and Italian Hebrew families starred in a patriotic program at the Eliot School in Washington. Highlights included recitations and musical numbers such as Myer Aaronson and Medley patriotic airs. Performers listed include Myer Aaronson David Kaplin Frank Milano Abram Penzanski and more among friends celebrating Washington.
Travel offer leaving Boston Friday evening February 22 for a five day stay in the national capital with a stop in Philadelphia and New York. All expenses included for $25 with additional tours on March 15 29 April 12 26 May 10 24. Illustrated pamphlet on applying to A J Simmons BEA 21 Washington street Boston.
To Colorado Wyoming Montana Utah Nevada Idaho California Washington Oregon and British Columbia travel by car or fast trains. For information and tickets sell or write Chicago and Northwestern Railway 363 Washington Street Boston.
The article promotes Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as safe aids for women suffering from sex-specific diseases. It claims confidential consultation by letter, praises the author’s experience, and cites letters from patients who report relief and renewed vitality. It also offers a free Common Sense Medical Adviser with purchase of stamps.
New York mayor Van Wyck has ten days to decide the head of the police department replacing the bipartisan board. John B. Sexton is favored by friends and Tammany leaders, with William S. Devery expected as first deputy upon Sexton’s qualification. Acting chief Moses W. Cortright, a 62 year old Civil War veteran, currently leads the force.
The article lists multiple reunions and banquets held last night in Boston hotels. Groups include the Veteran United States Engineer Association at United States Hotel, the class of 99 at Brunswick, the New England Association of Beta Theta Pi at Hotel Lenox, Meet ing House Hill Dorchester at United States Hotel, Amherst College class of 98 at United States Hotel, Salem Normal School class of 88 at Vendome, and the Boston Caithness Association at Hotel Westminster.
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