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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1902

Page

8

Market Outlook Slips as Copper and Stocks Retreat

Stocks weaken again with New York trading dull and narrow. Copper shares like Trimountain and Osceola show limited gains amid copper market optimism. Atchison debentures and other railway and mining firm activity hinge on rumors and new orders. US currency and bank news accompany an ongoing push for new capital ventures in Boston and Silverton mining shipments.

New York Manhattan New York Central Atchison J. P. Morgan & Co Morgan Union Pacific Lst St. Louis San Francisco Trimountain Osceola Calumet Baltic Stock Exchange Mr. Lawson London United Metals Selling Company Boston Bees Ain Ort Egeae United States Mining Company United States Centennial Eureka Ridgely National Suffolk Bank of Boston A. Lawrence Edmunds Joseph J. Prendergast C. Minot Weld Ezra H. Baker Robert Winsor Richard H. Saltonstall Atchison Debentures Boston & Maine Railroad Company Cowper Independant Consolidated Mining Company Silverton Wash

Heath Ex-Dividend and Ex-Rights on Stock Listings

Ex-dividend and ex-rights notices show 18 percent on par value for Heath. Total sales report lists listed stocks 21,497 shares and bonds $82,465, unlisted stocks 75,390 shares, bonds $36,000.

Heath United States Amalgamated Copper Am Car & Foundry NOD Am Smelting Anaconda Min Co Brooklyn Rapid Transit Clorado Fue & Iron Sve Consolidated Gas Continental Tobacco Eee Serene International Power National Biscuit Pacific Mail Republic Steel Ikea Ecu Tenn Coal & Iron Union Bag & Paper Co U S Steel Western Union

Mrs Henessey Dead and Husband Charged with Manslaughter

The death of Mrs Constantine Henessey at City Hospital on Wednesday leads to a manslaughter charge against her husband Stephen Henessey. He had been held on an alleged assault at their Oneida street home dated December 30.

Constantine Henessey City Hospital Stephen Oneida Street

Adjutant Newman Welcomed by Boston Military Post

Adjutant Thomas J. Newman of San Francisco was welcomed in Boston by Post No. 3 of the Volunteers of America. The ceremony at Armory Fall on Pleasant Street included a banquet and a service with Colonel Gardner receiving Newman and Newman recounting his cross country journey and the work's prosperity in major cities.

Newman Thomas J. Newman San Francisco Armory Pleasant Street Volunteers of America Pacific Coast Regiment Boston Robert Gardner New England Regiment Gardner F. C. Fegley Alt Lake City Denver Omaha Chicago Baltimore Washington Philadelphia

Portsmouth faces uncertain path as prohibition stiffens

In Portsmouth New Hampshire debates surge over liquor. Merchants saloonkeepers and brewery interests weigh plans as doors close and drives for change spread from nearby towns. Rumors point to a brewing led campaign with Frank Jones possibly leading the first move.

Portsmouth N. H Frank Jones New Hampshire Maine Kansas Owa Caliifornia Newburyport Nquor Messrs. Harrington Portsmouth Brewing Company Manchester

How Money Went in Havana Trial Highlights Rathbone Testimony

At the Cuban post office fraud trial Estes G. Rathbone testified that his El Cerro Havana residence was funded from government funds. He said generals Brooke and Ludlow had furnished their official residences similarly and that the charges concerned house furnishings, not personal funds. An NY store bill for fifty hose was read as fifty feet of hose. no clear criminal intent emerged.

Havana Estes G. Rathbone Posts of Cuba Rathbone el Cerro John R. Brooke William Ludlow New York

Hottentot Minstrels Stir Roxbury Audiences With New Carnival

At St. Alphonsus Hall Roxbury the All Saints Y M C A presented its third annual minstrel show titled A Hottentot Carnival. About 800 attended as performers wore fresh Hottentot makeup and staged jungle dances and parodies of local politics with original jokes.

St. Alphonsus Hall Roxbury All Saints Jarvis Joslyn Philippines Norman Lawrence Wallula John Dolan Alabama William J. Brooks Coen Hottentots Castle On the Nile Rennie A. Septon Millie Frank Flynn Coon T. A. Kelly Harold Lawrence M. W. Dailey J. A. Downey

Thief chase ends in failed butter theft in city street

Two youths borrowed a wagon and attempted to steal a tub of butter and other items from Willis's express wagon outside 167 Washington street. The owners with a passing car and a police driver pursued for about ten minutes, causing a road race feel on Washington street. Both thieves fled. one jumped off near Northampton street, the other abandoned the rig farther along. Patrolman Underhill recovered the horse and wagon, returning them to the station with Willis reclaiming his goods.

Portsmouth Dover Keene Salmon Falls Rochester Great Falls Manchester Supreme Court Peaslee Exeter Rockingham County Willis Washington Street Readville Worcester Street Concord Street Harrison Avenue Northampton Street Underhill

Mary E Murphy Missing From Allston Home

Mary E Murphy is a 12 year old girl missing from 13 Hane Street Allston since January 8. She spent the first night at a Charlestown friend’s home and was seen on Charles Street Boston the following day. Mrs Murphy fears for her daughter as two weeks have passed with no word. She wore a navy blue dress a red woollen jacket and a blue felt hat trimmed with black velvet when she left.

Mary E. Murphy Geoffrey Murphy Hane Street Allston Charlestown Charles Street Boston Mrs. Murphy Mary Murphy Mary

Ancients Hold Smoke Talk With Vaudeville Cast

The Ancients hosted a smoke talk at their headquarters with vaudeville acts from city theatres. Ida Harris impressed the audience with songs dances and jokes. Performers included the American Trumpeters Marie Sawtelle Broadway Trio Lilian Beach the Rossi sisters and more.

Ida Harris Marie Sawtelle Lilian Beach Bronson and Arlington Cooper and Bailey Mitchell and Love Rossi Sisters

Bricklayers Union Endorses Carroll for Deputy Superintendent

Michael J. Carroll was endorsed for the deputy superintendent of sewers position at Bricklayers' and Masons' Union No. 9 meeting last night, signaling union support for his candidacy.

Michael J. Carroll Bricklayers’ and Masons’ Union No. 9

Marguerite Bark Reaches La Poile After 30 Day Voyage

The French bark Marguerite from the West Indies for St Pierre Miquelon put into La Poile N F after 30 days at sea. The captain was struck blind three days out and the mate took command steering north in fine weather. Fishermen guided the ship to harbor and a new captain was secured to sail on.

John's N. F Marguerite West Indies St. Pierre Miquelon la Poile la Pelle

Engineers to form marine firemen mutual benefit group

Striking Red Star tugs and the towboat dispute prompt marine firemen from port vessels to discuss organization for mutual benefit. A meeting is planned at Richie Hall East Boston tonight at 7 30 with officers expected. The column notes ship movements including Caledonian and Philadelphia departures and local fishery activity at the hub.

Red Star Lre Richie Hall Boston Marine Engineers Ape Caledonian East Boston London Tranter Phiadelphian Liverpool Trant South Channel Long Wharf United Fruit Company Wellfleet L. D. Baker Porgie Warwick Providence Newport Atlantic Works Nantasket Montgomery & Howard’s Chelsea Warren Line Kansas Charlestown Arthur P. Nazro Collier’s Ledge Centreville Harbor Nantucket Sound Houghton Georgetown New York Harbor George M. Thorson Maccamaw J. D. Chisholm J. W. Frye Everett Waccamaw

Shipping News Miniature Log of Arrivals and Sailings

The record lists arrivals and sailings from January 14 to 17, noting steamers including Turcoman Southampton Liverpool and Caledonian London, with vessels carrying merchandise and passengers to firms like Richards Mills Co and Frederick Leyland Co. Also listed are numerous schooners tugs and barges moving between Boston Philadelphia New York Halifax and other ports, with crews and destinations.

Turcoman Howell Liverpool Richards, Mills & Co Philadelphia Grant Frederick Leyland & Co Bonavista Patoine Halifax N. S Eri. H. Down Boston Stanwood Yarmouth N.s J. F. Masters Herman Winter Grove New York Bay State Oliver Portland Lyra Hillary Newport News Hector Keene City of Gloucester Godfrey Gloucester Helen N. Martin Ross Baltimore Young Brothers Snow Katherine D. Perry Garfield Scranton Pierce Hoboxen Pohatcong Canisteo Tobyhanna Luzerne McGoldrick Salem Bustle F. E. Richards O’ Brien Rockland Blanche Dicane William H. Gallison Swim Lynn Lykens Taylor Beechwood Kimberton Saucon Caledonian Columpian London Barkentine Arlington Rufisque Valdare Bear River N.C Percy Birdsall Delaware J. C Wellfleet Ponce P. R Cave Breton Louisburg C. B Lancaster Enterprise Howard Norfolk Parthian and Berks Richardson H. F. Dimock Marion Edward Luckenbach Shawanese Passaic Bath Buffalo Tuzarne Vineyard Haven Blue Bird Joshua Levett Weehawken Edith Doreea Pallas Baltic Portsmouth Gladiator Allanwilde Wilmington Del Hampshire Camden Norfsk Nantasket Roads Peter W. French Concord Demozelle Port Greville H. S. Boynton Rockport

Two Authors and Their Guests at Wo men’s Union Afternoon

Harriet Prescott Spofford and Louise Chandler Moulton spoke at the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union on Boylston Street. The Thursday program, part of the “afternoons with authors” series, drew a large audience with tea served from 4 to 6.

Women's Educational and Industrial Union Boylston Street Harriet Prescott Spofford Louise Chandler Moulton Union

Special envoy to Spain named for King's coming of age

Washington January 16 Dr J L M Curry named special envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to represent the President at the coming of age of the King of Spain Curry a Virginia native and former minister to Spain is appointed to the post

Spain Washington J. L. M. Curry Curry Virginia

Dancing Evangelists hold two day Boston session at Berkeley Hall

Portsmouth Campmeeting Association moved its two day event to Berkeley Hall Boston with the Hallelujah Twins and Brother Noberry leading morning afternoon and night services. Rev Arthur Green preached sanctification and audience participation rose with cries of Hallelujah and handkerchief waving. The convention continues today with multiple meetings scheduled.

Boston Portsmouth Mechanics’ Building Dancing Evangelists Berkeley Hall Berkeley Street Mechanics’ Hall Brother Noberry Arthur Green North Attleboro Speaker Green Mr. Green Evangelist Noberry

World's Records Thief Captured After Six Day Race

In Philadelphia police arrest William Young after a daring clash at 214 Atlantic Avenue. Young, 27, from North Chelmsford Massachusetts, battered Patrolman Ferris during the night shift as he attempted to loot a liquor store, ending with Young in custody at Station 2.

Thief Young Stoke Philadelphia Second Regiment Armory McEachern Monroe Freeman Mayo Gongoltz Wilson Leander Ruiz Gougoltz Ferris Station 2 Atlantic Avenue William Young M. J. Driscoll & Co Young Chelmsford Mass

Marden Stars as 999th Artillery Top Arlington in Charlestown Shows

In Charlestown Amateur League action the 999th Artillery swept Arlington 2–0 while Charlestown beat Newtowne 2–1. Marden led 999th with 200 and 208 singles totaling 592 as a pivotal light in the win. The rubber game in Charlestown was decided by five pins. Newtowne led early but faded. Charlestown adjusted in game two to gain the edge.

Charlestown 999Th Artillery Arlington Newtowne Marden

Dudley Narrowly Edges Dorchester in Bowling Tie

Dudley won the first game easily and, despite a nine pin loss in the second, tied the match as both teams struggled in the third. Dudley finished with a higher total as Old Dorchester baunched crucial strikes and Dudley made one more spare.

Dudley Club Brewlers Old Dorchester Dudley

Indian on a Rampage at Dowagiac Bank

Three hundred Pottawattomie Indians besieged Lee Bros. Bank in Dowagiac Michigan as they demanded $38,000 they were promised by a Chicago syndicate agent for signing over power of attorney in a lake front land case. Armed men guarded the scene as authorities feared violence if funds were refused.

Dowagiac Mich Pottawattomie Chicago Lake Front

Death of Nehemiah Murphy From Cold and Hunger

Old Nehemiah Murphy aged 60 died last night at City Hospital after being found in an old Hampden street barn in Roxbury where he spent most of the winter. He died shortly after admission.

Nehemiah Murphy City Hospital Hampden Street Roxbury

Baltimore Taxpayers Ban Textbooks Omitting Admiral Victory

The Baltimore County Taxpayers Convention adopts a resolution to ban textbooks that omit credit to Rear Admiral V. S. Senioy for the naval victory at Santiago. They urge the county delegation to push a law prohibiting such omissions in public schools.

Baltimore Baltimste County Taxpayers’ Convention S. Senioy Santiago Baltimore County

Jeffords Quits Ring After Short Bout With Wetnig

Jim Jeffords of California quits tonight in three rounds to Al Wetnig of Buffalo. Jeffords gives no reason for leaving the ring.

Philadelphia Jim Jeffords California al Wetnig Buffalo Jeffords

Padden Defeats Lowrey In 20 Round Bout

Hugh McPadden of Brooklyn won on points over Jack Lowrey of New York in a 20 round boxing match held in New Britain. The January 16 bout ended with McPadden securing a decision.

New Britain Conn Hugh McPadden Brooklyn Jack Lowrey New York

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