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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1901

Page

8

Sharp Start in Copper Market Yields to Profit Taking

A brisk start in New York copper trading gave way to heavy profit taking as the market cooled. Steel and Wire led declines while Federal Steel held up, with Southern Railway issues active among rail stocks. Osceola, Amalgamated, Franklin, and Wolverine cited as notable iron and copper movers amid updates on Central Oil, Osceola Consolidated, and Bingham mining activities.

New York Southern Railway Manhattan H. B. Hollins H. B. Hollins & Co Trust Company of North American Trust Company Central Oil Company Central Oil Stephen M. Weld Planten Compress Company Boston Eas Peo Colesacee Soka N. Y Bingham Franklin Osceola Wolverine Osceola Consolidated Mining Company Lake Advices Phoenix St. Clair Robbins Bingham Company Charles Head & Co Trinity Boston News Bureau Heinze Montana Lawson, Arnold & Co Am Bell Tel U Gas Bur & Mo Ex J & Stk Es Erie Ee Gen Electric Ill Steel ST KC M & B Inc E Gas & Coke Etna Minin Allouez Mining Ats Amalgamated Am Ag Chemical Eee Ene Prey Service Am Steel & Co Am Tel & Tel Arcadian Mining Arnold Mining T&s Baltic Mining Bingham Mining Orr Boston & Albany Boston & Maine Bos & Mon Mining Boston & Prov Ee Bos Quicks'r Bos British Colu Butte & Bos Cal & Heela Cen-Eureka Central Mass Eee FC B& Q Oe Ch Ju & Stk Yds Ee Cc Rt& See Cochiti Mining Dom Tron & Steel Elm River Eric Tel Tr Federal Steel Mass Electric Mergenthaler Lin Mexican Central Michigan Mining TyMohawk Mining Napa Mining Nat Tuba de Presse Nap Gas & Coke Oo Eng Tel NH & H Northern Pacific Old Colony RR Old Domin Mining Osceola Mining Parrot Mining Pere Marquette Phenix Mining Pullman Co Quincy Mining Reece Rhode Island Anta Fa Mining Tr Southern Ry Tamarack Mining Tecumseh Min tTr Mountain Union C LL Mit NY United Fruit United Shoe M Utah Mining Victoria Mining West End St Ry Westinghouse el Winona Mining Wolverine Min Wyandot Mining Illinois Central Iowa Central Louisville Washville Manhattan L Minn & St Louis Missouri Pacific Mobile & Ohio New Jersey New York Central Norfolk & Western Ontario Western Pennsylvania Cies St Louis San Fran St Louis S St Paul E Southern Pacific Southern Railway Ee Texas Ww Union Pacific Wheeling & L B PYOL Cic Wisconsin Central Amalgamated Copper Am Smelting & Ref Am Steel Eae Cease Anaconda Mining Co Brooklyn Rapid Tranalt Tg Colorado Fuel & Tron Continental Tobace General Electric Svat Steel North American Pacific Coast Pacific Mail Rep Iron & Steel Western Union Tee

Boston Trading Summary Reveals Daily Market Prices

From Boston on February 25, the report lists the highest and lowest sales along with the closing bid and asked prices for today. The data captures day’s trading range and the end-of-session figures for key securities.

Boston

Theatre deal funds new Tremont street project and circuit growth

Papers signed with E D Jordan secure 550 000 for a Tremont street and Van Rensselaer place theatre for Ed Stair and A L Wilbur. The project aims for a grand playhouse by next September opposite the Touraine Hotel near transit hubs. The Stair circuit expands with 48 theatres across major cities under a five year contract.

E. D. Jordan ED. Stair A. L. Wilbur Wilbur Opera Company Tremont Street van Rensselaer Place Touraine Hotel Subway Central Station New Colonial Hollis Street Messrs Stair Wilbur Mr. Wilbur America com+munion Circle Broadway Fifty-ninth Street Central Park West New York City Wilburown Lyceum Burt's Theatre Toledo Ocean Brooklyn Philadelphia Stair and Harlin Holland Building New York George H. Nicolai Mr. Stair

Belleville Man Dies by Own Hand in New York

Louis Waller of Belleville New Jersey shot himself with a revolver after leaving his father's home months ago. He left a note requesting burial beside his mother and asked that his body be interred in that grave.

New York Louis Waller Belleville N. J

Morill of Ipswich House of Correction Dies at 64

Charles W. Morrill longtime keeper of the Ipswich House of Correction died at the institution this afternoon from pneumonia. He leaves a widow and one son.

Amesbury Charles W. Morrill Ipswich House of Correction

Escaped Boer Soldier Freed After Five Months Jail Time

Samuel Frederick Reinle, once a Boer soldier, was discharged in Kingston New York after five months for breach of the peace. Captured at Johannesburg he was sent to St Helena and twice escaped before and after recapture. He escaped from Kingston jail but was recaptured.

Kingston N. Y Samuel Frederick Reinle Johannesburg St. Helena Southampton

Senate plan on Cuba governance and U S rights in 1898

Foreign relations committee proposes a Cuba governance framework tied to independence, US intervention rights, debt limits, and sanitation. The amendment outlines prohibitions on treaties, US rights to coaling and naval stations, and inclusion of a permanent treaty with the United States to ensure continued protection and orderly relations.

Washington Foreign Relations Committee The Senate Cuba Spain Cuban United States Isle of Pines

Cuba Amendment Aims for Quick Cuban Independence

Washington reports the administration Senators propose an amendment to the army appropriation bill outlining eight clauses to govern Cuba. The plan grants independence with U S oversight, allows intervention, and seeks to avoid an extra session. Cubans may resist provisions on naval bases and treaties.

Washington Cuba

Doan's Kidney Fills Endorsed by Local Resident

Mrs A T Kelly of 247 Columbus Avenue urges other women to use Doan's Kidney Fills for dull aching in the loins and back. She claims the remedy relieves symptoms and cites widespread use among women. Sold for 50 cents by all druggists. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents in the United States. Remember the name Doan's.

A. T. Kelly Columbus Avenue

Neilson on Trial in Worcester Murder Case

The Oscar William Neilson case, also known as Ludwig Widergren and Carl Widergren, enters trial in Worcester Superior Court for the murder of Gustaf Adolph Erickson. Judge and jurors seated as Assistant District Attorney Taft outlines prosecution strategy.

Worcester Oscar William Neilson Ludwig Widergren Carl Widergren Gustaf Adolph Erickson Henry H. Cook Northboro Taft Gustaf Erickson

Attorney vows charges to governor over police board dispute

Attorney William H. Baker threatens to send specific charges to Governor Crane unless he is allowed to present evidence and summon witnesses. He denies involving Inspector Cogan and says more witnesses may be called. Senator Parry notes no fixed date for Boston Police Board appearance and suggests possible executive session. He adds the Governor and council decide matters eight or nine years ago. Representative McNary comments on Governor's role.

William H. Baker Crane Parry Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Boston Police Board William McNary

Contention Nielsen Murder Burglary Evidence Presented

The defense argues Nielsen committed the homicide during a burglary. Harvard professor Wood testified eight blood spots on Nielsen's right shoe and two on the left, with stains on the coat. Architect Nourse discussed Erickson house plans, while Dr. Baker described the body and autopsy findings. Court adjourned after a view of the house.

Neilson E. S. Wood Harvard University Walter B. Nourse Erickson House F. H. Baker H Erickson Erickson

Bull Kills Hope for recovery for Hudson farmer

John Finch aged 60, a Rayville farmer in Columbia County, was attacked by a normally tame bull in the barnyard. He is alive but in a critical condition after the mauling, with little chance of recovery despite early assistance.

Hudson N. Y John Finch Columbia County Rayville Finch

Carey at Charlestown Socialists Meeting

A public meeting under the Charlestown branch of the Social Democratic party will be held in Monument Hall this evening. Representative James F. Carey will discuss the principles of Socialism to local attendees.

The Social Democratic Pers Monument Hall Charlestown James F. Carey

Wayne Circuit Court voids Detroit tribune board reform act

Judge Frazer for the full bench invalidates the Legislature action abolishing Detroit's tribune board of public works and establishing a one man board. The ruling affects city governance and control of public works decisions in Detroit.

Detroit Mich Frazer Wayne Tribune Board of Public Works

Chicago and Northwestern Railway Advertisement

To Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Titah, Nevada, Idaho, California, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia on Tuesdays February 10 to April 30 through cars on fast trains. For information and tickets call or write Chicago and Northwestern railway 368 Washington Street Boston.

Colorado Wyoming Montana Titah Nevada Idaho California Washington Oregon British Columbia Chicago & Northwestern Railway Washington Street Boston

Water Department Union Sets Easter Ball Date

At a regular meeting of Boston Water Department Union 635 A S of L held in Wells Memorial Hall it was decided to hold the annual ball in Paine Memorial Hall Easter Monday night April 8.

Boston Water Department Union 635 S. of L Wells Memorial Hall Paine Memorial Hall

Wages Cut At Central Falls Cotton Mills

A ten percent wage reduction took effect at the Central Falls United States cotton mills today. Wages drop to levels before December 18. The plant, producing print cloths, employs 650 workers.

Central Falls R. L United States

Venice and Its Palaces Illustrated Lecture

One hundred Sons of the Revolution attended the Youngs Hotel parlors last evening to hear Des mond FitzGerald give an illustrated talk on Venice and Its Palaces.

Sons of the Revolution Young’s Hotel Desmond FitzGerald Venice

Committee Hearing On Police Board Reform In Met Affairs

The Metropolitan Affairs committee heard bills and debated abolishing the police board. Lawyer Baker pressed for witnesses including Bangs of Bangs & Wells but was blocked by Senator Varry. Ex-Inspector Cogan described internal affairs and hinted Inspector Houghton had ties to the 1892 Brighton Bank robbery, with further remarks planned.

Committee On Baker Bangs Bangs & Wells Varry Willam H. Cogan Mr. Cogan Houghton Brighton

Canton Company's Machinery Sold at Auction

Canton Milling and Bleaching Company assets were sold leaving the real estate sale postponed for one week. The machinery was bid in by the town of Canton to recover back taxes totaling nearly eight thousand dollars.

Canton Canton Manufacturing and Bleaching Company

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