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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1903

Page

8

Bears Have An Inning In Wall Street Trading News

Bears push prices down on a slow morning in New York stocks with limited pool support, then some shorts cover late causing a rebound though close remains below intraday highs. Copper and related shares dominate activity with Amalgamated and Copper Range showing notable moves as banking strength and dividend expectations shape sentiment. The day features mixed outcomes across major issues, with the market forecasting potential lift from a forthcoming bank statement and dividend updates.

New York Bears Wolverine Amalgamated State Street St. Mary’s Champion Dominion Iron and Steel Ageregatine Erle Reading Manhattan Ontario & Western National City Bank Boston United Metals Selling Company England Germany France State Street Trust Company State Street Exchange Exchange National Bank of Commerce Bay State Rotary Ring International Rotary Heath

Boston stock sales highest and lowest prices today

Boston January 13 Following are the highest and lowest sales and the closing bid and asked prices today in the stock market. The report lists figures for leading securities with quoted bids and asks and notable price ranges observed during the session.

Boston

65 Per Cent Dividend for Cer Central National Bank Depositors

Frank D. Allen receiver recommends a first dividend of six percent to depositors of Cer Central National Bank. About 200k to 300k of bank paper deemed worthless and 930k in doubtful claims. Allen avoids detailing bank failures but notes violations of the national bank act and aims to protect depositors.

Allen Central National Hoh Frank D. Allen Cer al National Bank National Bank Act

Dividend Declared by Greene Conamlidated Corper Co

The New York company at 377 379 Broadway declares a dividend of 2 percent on capital stock payable February 2. Transfer books close January 20 and reopen February 3. Signed by secretary Geo S Robbins.

Greene Conamlidated Corper Co Broadway N. Y New York Geo Robbins

Mr Sweetsers Unfortunate Investment

A Boston letter to the editor by W B French dated Jan 12 1903 requests correction of a Jan 9 1903 Boston Post report about Arthur L Sweetser pledging 100 shares of United States Steel stock with Somerville National Bank. French says Sweetser was swindled by Burrowes and paid 9600 dollars for stolen stock, urging a correction in tomorrow’s issue.

Atchison DYER Antonie Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago & Alton Chi & Great Western Chicago C & St Louis Colorado Delaware & Hudson del, Lack & West Great Northern Hocking Valley Iowa Central el Louisville & Nashville Manhattan Leasee Oeves Mexico Missouri Pacific Missan & Texas New York Rock Island Coevecese St Louis & San Fran St Louis St Pauler Wheeling & Lake Erie Wisconsin Central Natea Am Car & Foundry American Am Smelting & Refining NASA Hax Anaconda Mining Brooklyn Rapid Transit Colorado Fuel & Iron Consolidated Gas Pacific Mail Puilman Palace Republic Steel Tenn Coal & Iron Oe United States Leather Boston Post Arthur L. Sweetser United States Steel Somerville National Bank Sweetser Burrowes Somerville Bank W. B. French

Frederick W Knight Nominated to Head Everett Police

Everett January 13. Frederick W Knight nominated by Mayor Bruce to succeed Chief Pendergast as head of Everett police. Knight, Civil War veteran born February 24, 1846 in Boston, served three years in Company A Forty second Massachusetts Volunteers. Former Boston fire department member and prominent Dahlgren Post G A R member. Also in Talestine Lodge Masons and Everett Veteran Firemen. Has been police training instructor at State School for the Feeble Minded in Waltham for 19 years, resigned December 1.

Everett Frederick W Knight Bruce Pendergast Mr. Knight Boston Forty-second Massachusetts Volunteers Boston Fire Department Dahlgren Post South Talestine Lodge of Masons

Countess Lonyay Denies Husband Desertion Rumors

Vienna dispatch notes Countess Lonyay formerly Crown Princess Stephanie denies rumors of being deserted by Count Blemer Lonyay. The message from Cap Martin calls reports untrue and impertinent. Background on Stephanie and marriage to Count de Lon gay, with royal tensions and later estrangements.

Vienna Lonyay Stephanie Austria-Hungary Blemer Lonyay Neues Wiener Journal Cap Martin Mentone France Archduke Rudolph Leopold Belgium Count de Longay Countess Sonyay

Arrest of Roxbury Burglar Clears Up Several Robberies

Roxbury jewelry thief George A. La Mothe also known as Jordan was captured by Patrolman M R Hurley after tossing a paving block through Pickard & Co at 624 Dudley street Roxbury. He admitted intent to raise funds for dances and board. Jewelry from multiple stores was recovered and linked to a spree. La Mothe, released from Concord reformatory last year, faces Roxbury court arraignment.

George A. la Mothe Boston Lynn la Mothe M. R. Hurley Station 9 Jordan Pickard & Co Dudley Street Roxbury Hurley George T. Greer Simon Robinson Washington Street South End Vorenberg & Hecht Winter Street J. Green Geneva Avenue H. Green Dorchester Avenue Ia Mothe Concord Reformatory Roxbury Court

New Era for Ireland Sees Irish Leader Arrive in New York

Captain Shane-Taylor, son of an Irish landlord and organizer of the Dublin land conference, arrives aboard the Cunard Line Ivernia with introductions to Roosevelt, Gibbons, and Cochran. He says a March land purchase bill will be presented, proposing government aid to tenants at low interest in a cooperative plan. If passed, costs drop and Irish emigration may reverse.

New York Shane- Taylor Irish Land Conference Committee Dublin Cunard Ivernia Roosevelt Cardinal Gibbons W. Bourke Cochran Shane-Taylor America Ireland

Meyer Webb Syndicate Settles Creditors After Collapse

Arthur L Meyer says he has settled with creditors for 40 to 70 cents on the dollar and two obligations remain. Dr Webb will not join upon resumption. Dominion Securities, Hackensack Meadows, and North American Lumber tied to Meyer group. Sprague and Muhlemann named. Hackensack pays coupons. taxes provided. Henry Bros & Co and Lockwood Hurd & Co resume. Offenbach & Moore negotiating for reinstatement.

New York Arthur L. Meyer W. Seward Webb Webb-Meyer Syndicate Mr. Meyer Dr. Webb Dominion Securities Combe Hackensack Meadows Company Pany North American Lumber

Unknown man found frozen to death in shed

Children discovered the body of an unknown elderly man in a shed off Farren Street. He had died from cold exposure, with no identification found at the scene. Local authorities are investigating to determine the man's identity and origin.

Lynn Farren Street

Peary May Try Again for North Pole Expedition

In St John s Newfoundland Lieutenant Robert E Peary plans another attempt toward the North Pole. Captain Samuel Bartlett of Brigus is arranging charter for a large sealing steamer to sail north next summer. Peary s Windward is deemed insufficient for the projected voyage.

ST John's N. F Robert E. Peary North Pole Samuel Bartlett Brigus Newfoundland Peary St. John’s Windward

Liquor Bills in Granite State House

Concord N H January 13 The House saw several bills introduced including Remich Littleton on sales of spirituous and malt liquors and Jones Franklin on local option in liquor sales Both measures were referred and tabled or printed Other bills discussed regulated automobile speed authorized rail connections and new tax apportionment while notices covered forests travelling libraries and city charter amendments

Concord, N. H Remich Littleton Jones Franklin Concord Manchester Street Railway Winston Churchill White Mountains City of Dover Board of Police Commissioners

Burlington Gives Bonus to Move Rutland Offices

Burlington Vermont January 13 A $50,000 bonus is to be paid to the Rutland railroad for moving its general offices from Rutland to Burlington The plan was approved at a special citizens meeting and the city government is authorized to issue bonds for the amount The relocation will provide work for at least 100 clerks and staff

Burlington, Vt Rutland Railroad Rutland

Lost in New York with 2500 and checks

The Brooklyn police were asked to issue a general alarm for Frederick Abbey of 164 Vine Street Waterbury Conn who arrived in New York on December 31 with 2500 dollars and several checks and has not been heard of since.

New York Brooklyn Frederick Abbey Vine Street Waterbury Conn

Priest Opens New England Supreme Court Session in Portland

In an historic step for Maine, the state's Supreme Court began a session with a Catholic priest offering prayer. Very Rev. Edward Hurley, V. G., led the invocation, with memories for Governor Hill, the Legislature, and Maine courts.

Portland Supreme Court Peabody Edward Hurley V. G Father Hurley Governor Hill

Help for Miss Richardson in New Hampshire

In Littleton New Hampshire Miss Katherine Richardson is bound over to the grand jury amid surprise as the case against her seems weak to locals. Dr T E Sanger a defense witness candidate notes the family suffers repeated stomach symptoms possibly from nervous hyperacidity rather than arsenic. Hearing on guardian appointment for Miss Richardson postponed to January 23.

Littleton N. H Katherine Richardson T. E. Sanger Richardson Kate Revere Dr. Kinney

Schilling Hopes To Regain Wife

Victoria Morosini eloped with Riverdale coachman Ernest Schilling-Huelscamp in 1884. Now living as Miss Baldwin in Rutland Vermont, she has not contacted Schilling, who serves as conductor in New York and waits for reunion. He remains under detective scrutiny amid divorce rumors.

New York Victoria Morosini Riverdale Ernest Schilling-Huelscamp Rutland Miss Baldwin Schilling John Jacob Kindred Rivercrest Sanitarium Astoria Victoria Miss Morosini Elurope Second Avenue Ernest Paris Vancouver DB. C Sisters of St. Joseph G. P. Morosini Daugher Victoria West Street Bridge United States Marine Corps Steinway

Mower Named Measurer as NYYC Election Ticket Is Set

Names announced for the New York Yacht Club election to be held Thursday February 12 with Charles D Mower identified as measurer and listed among officers and committees including Commodore Frederick G Bourne Vice Commodore Henry Walters Rear Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt Secretary George Cormack Treasurer Tarrak Putnam Measurer J M Woodbury Fleet Surgeon S D Kane Newbury D Lawton Edward H Wales and others on admis sion house and library committees plus club stations and yacht staff assignments.

Charles D. Mower Measurer New York Yacht Club Lynn Frederick G. Bourne Cornelius Vanderbilt Delaware Henry Walters Narada Sioop Rainbow George Cormack Tarrak Putnam J. M Woodbury M. D S. D. Kane Newbury D. Lawton Edward H. Wales Henry C. Ward Frederick Gallatin Henry 8. Redmond James A. Wright Thomas A. Bronson J. D. Jerrold Kelley Henry Sampson, Jr Lewis A. Stimson Albert B

Call Witnesses in Craig Case in Pittsfield

In Pittsfield on January 13 witnesses in the manslaughter case against Euclide Madden and James T. Kelley were called before the grand jury. They testified about the collision between the Madden Kelley electric car and the carriage with President Roosevelt and Governor Crane last August. Passengers and bystanders were summoned. it was unclear if Governor Crane was called.

Pittsfield Euclide Madden James T. Kelley Secret Service Craig Grand Madden Kelley Roosevelt Governor Crane Crane

Baller Quinn Convalesces After City Hospital Care

Baller Quinn, famed Pi alley king and newsboy, is expected to recover after a difficult illness. Physicians report rest and care should restore him, as crowds visit the hospital to see the resilient boy who has long faced hardship selling papers to support his younger brother.

Baller Quinn Pilley City Hospital Baller Quinn Pi Alley Board of Aldermen City Hall

Appointment of Lewis as Assistant District Attorney

William H. Lewis, a noted Black lawyer, was named assistant United States district attorney, drawing broad commendation in Boston. Leaders from James J. Myers to E. B. Callender praised his ability, leadership, and legislative record, saying he is a capable, deserving choice who reflects government service and progress.

William H. Lewis United States Boston James J. Myers A. S. Apsey Lewis H. P. Moseley Westfield Lewis H. Warner Northampton William H. Brigham Marlboro E. B. Callender Roosevelt United States Attorney's Office Melvin O. Adams United States Attorney

Woman on Sea Voyage and Couldn't Appear in Divorce Case

In Boston court yesterday Chief Justice Mason heard continuance requests in multiple divorce actions. Cora B. Clark cited wife illness and sea travel. alimony of 40 dollars monthly was noted. Other cases covered desertion, long-ago separations, and suspicious liaisons with witnesses testifying to varied durations of absence and loyalty.

Mason EE. H. Pierce Cora B. Clark Edmond R E. R. Champlin Abellant Boylston Street New York Howard Street Schreber Willie de Bena Wille C. Franke Libellant William C. Franke Light John H. Crump Gertrude Bertha Beall Edward J Milford Blanche FE. Smith Henry C Suffolk Chicago Boston Beacon Chambers Bernice A. Irving William W House of Correction Deer Island Judgs Schofield Grand Jury W. J Ella L. Beckford Lynn Ella

Richardson gold mine sold to Boston syndicate

The Richardson gold mine at Isaac Harbor Guysboro county one hundred miles east of Halifax was sold yesterday to a Boston capitalists syndicate. The deal closed on the arrival in Halifax of Ira Miller from Westfield Massachusetts and Charles M Donohue of Lynn Massachusetts. The Richardson mine is among the best known gold properties in the province.

Halifax Richardson Isaac Harbor Guysboro County Boston Ira Miller Westfield Mass Charles M. Donohue Lynn

Two Civil War Veterans Die at Chelsea Soldiers Home

Two Civil War veterans, Charles Nelson and Charles H. Adams, died yesterday at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea. Authorities have scant records for Adams and cannot confirm his origins from available files.

Soldiers’ Home Chelsea Charles Nelson Charles H. Adams Mr. Adams

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