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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1908

Page

10

Man Arrested For Fake Death Notice In Newspaper

LeRoy B. Staples, 18, was arrested in Providence Rhode Island on a charge of publishing a fraudulent death notice about himself. The offense carries a maximum fine of 100 dollars.

Providence R. I LeRoy B. Staples

Man Charged After Fake Death Certificates Placed

Staples allegedly secured two blank death certificates at an undertaker and filled them for notices in local papers. He directed charges to the undertaker. Parents’ discovery spurred a police inquiry during which Staples was found at the fish market. He claimed the notices were to test his sweetheart’s feelings.

Staples

Army racer faces New York Paris lead in cross country run

A special car carrying Gen Frederick D Grant’s message from New York to Fort Leavenworth is attempting to pass the leading auto in the New York to Paris race.

LA Porte Ind Frederick D. Grant New York Fort Leavenworth Kas Paris

Market Recap Shows Dull Narrow Operations in Wall Street

The market opened with heavy prices in London influenced sales but readings and Harriman issues sparked a moderate uptick. Copper shares buoyed sentiment as reports of reduced copper stocks and new smelter activity emerged. Amalgamated rose slightly. Smelting fell. Readings gained. Union Pacific slipped. Steel dropped slightly.

State Street Feb London Reading Harriman Rockefeller Amalgamated Louisville & Nashville United States Supreme Court Brooklyn Rapid Transit St. Paul Northern Pacific Union Pacific New York New York Stock Exchange Telephone Boston Consolidated Centennial Copper Range North Butte Old Dominion Utah Consolidated Cindic Ycaden SRO Sevcois Asveeestives Ccscccasves Boston Clearings Boston Sub-treasury New York Clearings Treasury Balankers Reichamarks

Boston Curb Market Trades Narrow Range Amid Activity

Trading on the Boston curb market was fairly active with prices fluctuating in a narrow range. Bay State Gas led with 45 to 50 cents, Nevada Utah traded around 4, Superior & Pittsburg opened 13, rose to 13 7/8, closed 13 1/8. Southwestern Development weakened from 21 1/2 to 11 1/2, closing 13 4. Full market details follow.

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Feis Remice at Mechanics Building Hosts Irish Dance

Knights and Ladies of St Brendan announce a Gaelic festival and dance at Mechanics Building tomorrow evening. A dedicated hall will host Irish dancing with native musicians, while a full orchestra plays modern dances. A jaunting car will convey officers to the event, with Elevated railroad extra cars from noon to 2 am.

Knights and Ladies OF ST. Brendan Mechanics’ Building Knights and Ladies of St. Brendan Mechanics P. J. Sullivan Jere Carroll Mary Taylor James A. Gallivan Margaret Egan Julia Welch Jere Connors

British Premier Has Not Yet Resigned

London February 24 There is no truth in reports that Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman offered to resign If the premier’s health does not improve within a period he will vacate his post and Herbert Asquith, the chancellor of the exchequer, is assured cabinet support as his successor

Paine, Webber & Co Permar Thompson-Starrett Company International Trust Company Warner Miller Dominion Copper Company Co. J. Cull New York Miller H. H. Melville Europe Great Britain R. M. Stuart Wortley New York Stock Exchange United Metals Selling Company Butte Coalition Mining Company Frasier Red Metals Company Butte Coalition Company Colgate Hoyt British Columbia Copper Company, Ltd F. L. Underwood Newman Erb Mr. Hoyt Boston Stock Exchange B. Rollins Morse Henry C. Wiley Richardson, Hill & Co Atlantic Coast Line Company Connecticut Boston & Albany Railroad Company Erie H. E. Hmerson Boston & Corbin Company Boston Supreme Court Washington, D. C C. H. Venner J. J. Hill Burlington Great Northern Bond & Goodwin Federal Mining & Smelting Company Essex County Gloucester National Bank J. H. Wainwright Hornblower & Weeks National Mining & Exploration Company East Drift No. 2 Iron Cap Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada Dr. L. L. Hubbard A. G. Stanwood St. Mary’s Mineral Land Company New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company American Sugar Refining Company Osceola Local Stock Exchange William E. Soule London Henry Campbell-Bannerman Herbert H. Asquith Exchequer

New Record in Railroad Building on Pacific Coast Extension

The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway extends service to Terry Montana crossing the Yellowstone River for the first time. Trains run to Marmarth North Dakota, 191 miles beyond the Missouri River, with track laying at five miles daily and forces expected to meet near Miles City.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Pacific Coast Terry Montana Yellowstone River Marmarth North Dakota Missouri River Miles City

Fire damages Swift residence in Milton over $800

A fire at Benjamin Swift’s Maple street home in Milton caused more than $800 in damage. The blaze was traced to hot ashes.

Milton Benjamin Swift Maple Street

Brannan May Go 10 Holbrook Rumor In Parish Transfer

Rumor spread yesterday that Rev. Thomas F. Brannan of Gate of Heaven South Boston may become pastor of St. Josephs Holbrook to replace Rev. T. J. Whelan. Brannan declined to discuss the report as reporters questioned him.

Brannan Holbrook Thomas F. Brannan Gate of Heaven Church South Boston St. Joseph’s Church T. J. Whelan Father Brannan Post Marceau Thomas YP

Priest’s Potential Departure Casts Shadow Over Gate of Heaven

If the change occurs, Gate of Heaven parish risks losing a highly active priest. Born in Dorchester, he studied in local schools and graduated from St John's Seminary in Brighton. He has served the Gate of Heaven parish for nearly fourteen years.

Gate of Heaven Dorchester St. John’s Seminary Brighton

Edison Shows Improvement After Operation

Thomas A. Edison, who underwent surgery for an abscess in the ear last night, was reported today to be resting easily and improving.

New York Thomas A. Edison

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