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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1902

Page

6

Stocks Show Spotty Gains Across Major Issues

The New York market was irregular and spotty with dull overall activity yet some gains appeared. Dominion Coal and Dominion Iron and Steel led local strength, while Erie common held firm on its 1 1/2 percent dividend. Copper stocks remained quiet though some fractional gains occurred.

New York Chicago & Northwestern Delaware Lackawana & Western Henry M. Whitney Ross Montreal Whitney Baltic Copper Range Centennial Elm River Victoria Trimountain Osceola Old Dominion

Dividend Details From Ex-Rights Reported Totals

Ex-rights figures show total sales across listed stocks with 19,128 shares and bonds valued at 86,000 dollars. Unlisted stocks account for 9,174 shares and bonds totaling 20,060 dollars.

Bell Tel Am Tel & Tel Wa Central Vt Ist Erie Gas & Coke Amalgamated Miln Am Ag Chemical Seee Telseas Am Woollen Anaconda Mining Arcadian Mining Seeeeee Essevee Atlantic Mining Bonanza Mining Boston Elevated Ist Ion Boston & Albany Centennial Mining Olin Cocheco Mfg Co Cochitt Mining Daly-West Dom Iron & Steel Boston Elm River Erle Tel & Tel Franklin Mining General Electric Guanajuato Isle Royale Mining Ft S & M Mass Electric Sseence Mass Pullman Co Ssere United Sears United Shoes US Steel Acces Anu Utah Mining Victoria Minin West End St Ry Wolverine

Trade reciprocity push from Boston chamber to Congress

Secretary Preston of the Boston Chamber of Commerce went to Washington on Tuesday evening to urge Senator Hoar to negotiate and ratify a reciprocal trade pact with Canada. Petitions backing the move have been endorsed by the boards of trade of about 40 cities and manufacturing towns and signed by leading business men.

Preston Boston Chamber of Commerce Washington Senator Hoar United States Canada Boards of Trade

Manfra Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Nicoll Meoll Death

In Superior Criminal Court before Judge Fessenden yesterday the jury found Michele Manfra guilty of manslaughter in the death on Prines street Nicv 29. Manfra was remanded for sentence.

Superior Criminal Court Fessenden Michele Manfra Nicoll Meoll Prines Street Manfra

Merchants and Traders Oil Co Sells Ground Flom Stock

Merchants and Traders Oil Co lists 2000 acres in the oil belts of Ohio and West Virginia and is selling organization stock.

Merchants’ and Traders’ Oil Co Ohio West Virginia

Twelve Chosen Nine Try Patrick for Murder Trial

New York prosecutors opened the murder trial of Albert T. Patrick in which a jury of twelve was chosen, with Gustave Schirmer replacing a excused juror George Carpenter. Assistant DA Osborne outlined the Rice case, and Patrick's keen courtroom presence drew attention as juror selection continued.

New York Albert T. Patrick William Marsh Rice William M. Bradford John H. Meyer John P. Burggreuf George H. Carpenter Gustave Schirmer Osborne William Rice Valet Jones Patrick Sphinx Talesman Nctian

Randall's Birthday Gift Marks 50th Birthday

Albert Randall of Hunt street Newton foreman for Gale Lumber Company at Cambridgeport celebrated his 50th birthday on Tuesday evening. Last evening friends visited his residence and presented him with a large painting of himself.

Albert Randall Hunt Street Newton Gale Lumber Company Cambridgeport Horner Himself

Shoe Men at Dinner Elect Officers in City Hotel

The United Shoe Manufacturers and Salesmen Association held its annual dinner and officer election at the United States Hotel with about 80 attendees. Speeches were given by A. L. Chase, George T. Chase, and leaders from related groups, followed by musical selections. Elected for the year: President George T. Chase, Vice President George W. Dwinell, Secretary William Noll, Treasurer A. L. Chase, Executive Committee A. W. Gage, William Henry Dudley, Fred Whelden. Reception committee included Edward J. Pierce, A. W. Gage, George S. Dwinell, Frederick Whelden, Clarence P. Waide.

United Shoe Manufacturers’ and Salesmen’s Association United States Hotel A. L. Chase George ’, Chase Richardson Southern Shoe Salesmen’s Association Harry G. Wells Chicago Boston G. A. Pier Buffalo Shehan Clifford George T. Chase George W. Dwinell William Noll A. W. Gage Wiliam Henry Dudley Fred Whelden Edward J. Pierce George S. Dwinell Frederick Whelden Clarence P. Waide

Mitchell discharged as Henderson fails to appear

In Municipal Criminal Court Miss Bessie Mitchell of 25 West Newton street was discharged after Henderson did not appear to press charges for larceny of 40 dollars. Charles Taylor and John Patrick of Walker Pratt & Co were held on 1200 bond for breaking and entering their employer’s store and stealing copper. Cobb of Stamford street faced examination for breaking into 3 Chambers street and stealing a gold watch chain and money. Rail set at 2000 and Inman of Providence kept for examination on forging orders to obtain books. Annie Brown of Phillips street fined 5 dollars for assault with an iron.

Municipal Criminal Court Bessie Mitchell West Newton Street Fred Henderson Henderson Charles Taylor John Patrick Walker, Pratt & Co Non Street Judge Wentworth Cobb Stamford Street Chambers Street Bernice L. Whittemore Frederick M. Inman Providence Boston George Townsend Charles Stebbins Charles & Tibbetts Summer Street Annie Brown Phillips Street Philiam Simmons

Milliken rejects bribe to influence Patrick murder case

John T. Milliken, a wealthy chemist and Patrick in-law, told the Associated Press he was offered 50,000 to have Patrick compromise the 1900 will but declined. He said negotiations ceased after a second offer of 250,000 was proffered and stressed belief in Patrick's innocence while offering to cover his defense costs.

ST. Louis John T. Milliken Albert T. Patrick New York William Marsh Rice Associated Press Today Patrick Mr. Patrick

Fred J. Davis Surprised At Chelsea Party

A surprise party for Fred J. Davis of Davis & Farnum Waltham attracted about 60 Boston area business men at C M Coburn residence 61 Shurtleff Chelsea. Davis received a silver trimmed travelling bag as a gift. presentation by William A. Wood Boston Gas Light. ex Mayor Plunkett of Marlboro attended. Mary Haskell Nettle Bigelow and B R Bigelow provided entertainment. Davis known as papa Fred spoke briefly.

Papa Fred Mary Haskell Nettle C. Bigelow B. R. Bigelow

Mrs. Julia B. French Vows Vacation of Malicious Prosecution Verdict

Mrs. Julia B. French seeks vacation of a $2584.02 judgment plus $86.17 costs won by Frank Hig lister after he was charged with stealing three rings and money from her while in her employ. She asserts new evidence shows Higlister admitted theft, with an order of notice issued for him to appear on the return date to show cause.

Julia B. French Frank Higster Higlister French

Southern Railway Boston Office Promotes Winter Resorts

The Boston office at 228 Washington Street offers complete information on winter resorts in the South Mexico and California.

Southern Railway Boston Washington Street Pore Mexico Caliornia

Shipping Delayed by Thick Fog Hurts Harbor Traffic

Weather caused strong southeast winds and heavy fog halting outward vessels. City of Gloucester diverted to Marblehead, several steamers including Penobscot and Bay State stuck at berths, Fortuna and tugs held in harbor, and Juniata arrived eight hours late.

City of Gloucester Godfrey Gloucester Central Pier Marblehead Penobscot Pierce Bay State Oliver Fortuna Louisburg Thomas H. Lawrence Stonington New York Laura M. Lunt Brunswick Willie H. Childs Apalachicola R. S. Graham Norfolk Juniata Bond Baltimore

Fog delays and tide of ships on Boston waterfront

The Lan casterlan steamer Lan caster from Liverpool reaches East Boston after a fogbound harbor passage. Six stowaways are held. four natives are allowed ashore. The Altonia and Mira navigate the fog, while Captain Watson of Cunard dies in Liverpool. Fishermen and water-toting boats stay grounded. Admiral Farragut sails for Jamaica with a long passenger list. A schooner Alice McDonald faces an uncertain fate off Newcastle. New collision rules and towing light specifics are noted, and Captain McKown camps a fast Jacob M Haskell in Boston.

Leyland Line Lancastrian Ridley Liverpool East Boston New England Altonia Cunard Queenstown Potter South Ferry Mira Dominion Coal Company Louisburg C. B Admiral Farragut Jamaica M. Sawyer J. Hamlen M. P. Hamlen L. M. Keeler C. C. Benson C. E. Smith William Taylor J. Bruce C. F Scott Alice McDonald Newcastle S. W Pacific Klondiken Bath New York McKown Jacob M. Haskell Wells Percy Haskell

Briardale Steamer Damaged Near Newport News

The Briardale steaming from St Michaels to Newport News suffered minor damage to deck fittings after westerly gales in a 52 hour passage with cargo of fruit from the Mediterranean Sea. The Landsman reports the incident occurred yesterday at the harbor.

Newport News Briardale St. Michaels Mediterranean Sea

Shipping News Mini Almanac Highlights Arrivals and Departures

Arrived steamers Lancastrian Ridley with merchandise and passengers to multiple destinations including Frederick Leyland Co and A M Graham. Cleared steamers Altonia Mira and Herman Winter with cargo to New York and Louisburg. Sail wind southeast for Philadelphian and Admiral Farragut sailing toward Jamaican ports with various vessels towing a barge.

Lancastrian Ridley Liverpool Frederick Leyland & Co Juniata Bend Baltimore Norfolk A. M. Graham Baker New York Parthian Thatcher Philadelphia B. B. Sampson Altonia Mira Louisburg C. B Herman Winter Old Dominion Stephen G. Loud Apalachicola Philadelphian Admiral Farragut Herman Wedel Jarlsberg Nor Plymouth Salem

Automatic Signalling on the Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley railroad has completed automatic electric signals on its Jersey City to Buffalo main line, creating a full automatic block system. The Hall system uses disc and semaphore signals with switch-related protections. The line comprises 745 blocks, with 616 disc and 228 semaphore blocks, plus 34 branch blocks. Automatic signaling covers 264 miles double track and 11 miles single track on the main line, plus 62 branch discs.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Jersey City Buffalo

Mutual Aid Ball for Standa Shirtwaist Employees Held

The Mutual Aid Association of Standa Shirtwaist female staff hosted a benefit ball at Paine Memorial Hall last night. Attending were company manager J P Morse and his wife. Officers include President Miss Julia C Corcoran, Vice President Miss Katherina Watson, Secretary Mr Aaron Green, Treasurer J P Morse.

Mutual Aid Association Standa Shirtwaist Company Paine Memorial Hall J. P. Morse Julia C.corcoran Katherina Watson Aaron Green

Lecture by Captain Hobson Corrects Telegram Error

At Lorimer Hall Tuesday night Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson U S N received a telegram of congratulations from Mrs Donald McLean a personal friend and honorary member of Paul Jones Chapter DAR instead of Mr E S Maclay as previously reported Hobson praised both Sampson and Schley in reference to the Battle of Santiago in complimentary terms.

Richmond Pearson Hobson Lorimer Hall Donald McLean Hobson Paul Jones E. 8. Maclay Santiago Sampson Schley

Old Buckskin's Magic Shrine Promises Quick Healing Luck

An advertising item touts OLD BUCKSKIN'S MAGIC SHRINE as cure and good fortune for rheumatism kidney bladder trouble dyspepsia and catarrh. It cites testimonials from Boston Milford Everett and other towns, urging readers to buy the $1 shrine and test its powers at various addresses.

Tremont St Lebanon Holy Land Spindel Pleasant St Milford Mass Capt. Adams Oakes St Everett Mrs. Gray Berkeley St Boston Conl C. McManus Howard Sr

Probate Notice of Administration in Cambridge

Middlesex ss Private Court to the heirs at law next of kin creditors and all other persons interested in the estate of Elisha W Haynes late of Cambridge deceased in testate. Petition to grant a letter of administration to Sarah Fe Haynes of Cambridge without surety on bond. Appear at Probate Court Cambridge on February 4 1902 at nine oclock to show cause why grant should not be made. Public notice to be printed weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post last publication to be at least one day before court. Witness Charles J Melnilve First Judge of said court January 21 1902 8 H Folsom Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Elisha W. Haynes Cambridge Sarah FE. Haynes Boston Post Boston Charles J. Melnilve Esquire H. Folsom Register

Proposals for Granite Stock and Food Supplies to Prisons

Sealed proposals to supply granite dimension stock to the House of Correction Deer Island will be received until January 29 at 12 30 PM and opened publicly. Proposals to supply beef natton fresh fish and salt fish to Deer Island and South Boston houses of correction will be received until January 29 at 12 50 PM and opened publicly.

House of Correction Deer Island Penal Institutions Commissioner Tremont Street Alpheus Sanford Houses of Correction South Boston Natton Penal Institutions

Everett Moore holdings to be sold in Cleveland

The Everett Moore syndicate faces likely sale of all properties. Chairman H R Newcomb said negotiations are underway to dispose of the telephone and railway assets, and once bankers committees are operative they will negotiate sale of all properties.

Cleveland Everett-Moore Syndicate H. R. Newcomb Bankers’ Committees Bankers’ Committee

Dean's Ointment Promises Relief for Itching Piles

A wartime style ad declares constant itching piles can be cured by Dean's Ointment with a guaranteed result. It claims the remedy works day or night and is available at any drug store for 50 cents.

Dean

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