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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
8
Towle and Fitzgerald announce the fifth edition of their investor guide on dividend paying stocks covering railroad, telephone, mining, and industrial companies. The book is now ready for distribution to investors on application.
The New York market advanced modestly amid strong sugar names and copper stock leadership led by Amalgamated Copper. Ex-dividends weighed Missouri Pacific while Colorado Fuel and Iron and United Gas showed notable moves amid optimism on gas sector reform. The Quincy Franklin Atlantic Mass mines reported June outputs and Massachusetts Supreme Court action on gas company officer elections under a deed of trust.
In Boston on July 2 the market posted the day's highest and lowest sales along with the closing bid and asked prices. No company names or figures are provided in the brief excerpt.
At Combination Park last night a special pacing race with three half mile heats saw H R B win two heats before Drousella claimed the final. In the 2:18 class Checo led in straight heats while Lipbie P and Bessie Goddard battled for positions and Suste B. and Impudence followed in the field.
President Roosevelt selected Major Micah Jenkins, a trusted army comrade, to serve as collector of internal revenue for the district of South Carolina. He replaces George E. Koester who failed to gain confirmation.
Helen McSweeney of St. Augustine's South Boston earned the first prize in the archdiocese parochial schools ninth grade scholarship. She receives a four year Notre Dame Academy Roxbury program. The exam at St Mary's Church Endicott Street was overseen by Rev Louis Walsh.
Mrs. Mary B. Green aged 43 committed death by own action at her home No 10 Worcester square. Lodger William Mackin found gas jets full on and Mrs Green in pain claiming to wish to die. Dr Kennedy treated her after she took Roachsault poison. an inquest may be held.
Two young women and a man fought on Tremont Street after bar hours. The druggist Harry claimed Molly grabbed his pocketbook while Molly said he forced her into a doorway. Officers detained them. both left seeking warrants.
Twenty five people were injured when an ex press train derailed at a switch west of White Creek New York. Two passengers Allen Huckensiuls and John Provenchi were in critical condition. Names of several other injured were learned. The Rutland railroad train left Troy at 6 55 am and, traveling about 40 miles per hour, derailed after a flange broke on a locomotive tender wheel. A crew worked to reopen the line and move trains on schedule.
In Chicago on July 2 a 12 year old boy and six other children tried to imitate an Egyptian fire swallower. The boy and another child are likely to die. A girl escaped injury by leaping from a burning porch. The mother was burned attempting to strip burning clothing from her son.
Allene O Malley 2 percent wife of Notre Dame English professor Austin O Malley and William Hearin of New York were arrested in Philadelphia on charges of stealing jewelry worth 300 dollars. The case stems from a missing set at the brother in law Dr Joseph O Malley of the city. The husband is hospitalized paralyzed, suspected from ptomaine poisoning, and the couple had married recently. Pawn tickets were found on Mrs O Malley.
Wrinkles and crowfeet fade by rebuilding the nervous system and regulating the kidneys, Palmo Tablets claim to smooth the complexion and rejuvenate. Sold by multiple Boston and Dewey drug firms at 50 cents per box, 12 boxes for $5 with guarantee. book free.
Announcement of the coming marriage of Miss Marion G. Cullen of Dorchester to Mr. Percival Jones of Toledo Ohio. The piece lists local entertainments for the Fourth including vaudeville acts, theatres, Crescent Gardens, Bass Point and Cape Cod trips, with bands, fireworks and special concerts.
Photo by Horner shows Miss Marson G Cullen as Helen Barry in Shore Acres. Miss Sadie Cullen, sister of the bride, also in the Shore Acres company as bridesmaid. Mr Percival Jones, son of Toledo mayor, slated for Aug 19 ceremony at St Peter's Church at 3 o clock.
Charles Mackay will leave the Castle Square company next season and return later this season after a short vacation. Tremont Theatre’s John B. Schoeffel and family relocate to the Masconomo Beverly for the season. Vincent Featherstone of Hollis Street Theatre spends summer at Kennebunkport Maine. Samuel McKee reports Bijou Opera doing strong summer business at Peter McCourt's Broadway Theatre Denver. Col Fred R. Comee of the Boston Symphony Orchestra tours the Great Lakes in July. William Averhsam from New YorkSid England voyage rumored not to return. Maurice Campbell and wife Henrietta Crosman vacation at Sconset Nantucket.
Tremont audiences applauded Miss Morton’s return after a three hour rest. The Castle Square Theatre company presented The Corsican Brothers at Music Hall drawing large crowds. The Keith show added Professor G. G. Marten noted as a top sleight of hand performer. Joe Hood showcased his pool prowess before packed houses.
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad runs an extra train with parlor car from Boston Terminal Station at 2 p.m. to West Barnstable Provincetown Hyannis and Chatham branch stations to accommodate travel.
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