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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1904

Page

6

Copper Range Stock Advice Sparks Market Friction

A former broker declares he will turn over Copper Range orders to stock exchanges after receiving overwhelming buyer interest. He urges estates widows and orphans to buy Copper Range below 100 per share, warns of margin risks, and criticizes manipulation while noting Amalgamated stock remains untouchable.

Stock Exchange Houses Boston Commission Lawson, Arnold & Co Standard Oil Amalgamated City Bank Stock Exchange Calumet & Hecla Amalgamated Boston Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange

Heat Kills 3 in Chicago on Extreme Summer Day

Chicago records a 94 degree high marking its hottest day in three years and causing three deaths along with numerous prostrations. The heat exceeded previous records, with a peak not seen since July 21, 1901 when 103 degrees was recorded, underscoring the severity of the heat spell.

Chicago

Postmaster General Payne Visits Gloucester

Gloucester July 17 The revenue cutter Mohawk with Postmaster General Payne aboard moored here in the afternoon Payne came ashore and was entertained by Charles D Brown the last postmaster He will likely resume his eastward journey tomorrow morning

Gloucester Payne Bar Harbor Charles D. Brown

Clairvoyant clue helps locate missing wife in pond tragedy

Milford N H July 17 The body of Mrs Benjamin Butterfield was found in a shallow pond after a clairvoyant message led her husband and 40 searchers into Mt Vernon woods. Butterfield’s 6 year old son died July 4 from a cannon cracker explosion. The husband, distraught, may be losing his mind.

Milford N. H Benjamin Butterfield Mt. Vernon Woods Nashua Butterfield

Another Busy Day on Boston and Worcester Line

The South Framingham military encampment drew many Boston and Worcester visitors. Street cars were crowded with an 11 minute schedule, and Boston and Worcester Railway officials estimate about 70 000 passengers carried yesterday.

South Framingham Boston and Worcester Boston & Worcester Street Railway

Sabbath Day of Accidents

An unusual number of accidents filled the blotter yesterday with several injuries requiring hospital care. Edward McDougall 84 of Waltham was thrown to the ground boarding a Waltham bound car near North Beacon and Vineland streets injuring his scalp. Mrs Ruggiero and her 3 year old daughter of Phipps Place North End were hit by an East Boston Brookline car on Hanover near Prince street with minor injuries. A 2 year old John B Murphy fell from a shed roof at 24 East Canton street to the yard sustaining only a shock. James Minger 33 of North Russell street fainted on the Common and was taken to MGH. Leo Pini 14 fell on Columbus Avenue breaking an ankle and was treated at City Hospital.

Waltham North Beacon Vineland Streets Edward McDougall North Prospect Street McColey Mapleton Street McDougall Hanover Street Prince Street Rosina Tuggierro Phipps Place North End Brookline City Hospital James Minger Russell Street Massachusetts General H Hospital Columbus Avenue Leo Pini St. Alphonsus Street

Talked to the Electrical Workers at Union 103 Meeting

Business Agent Peter W. Collins spoke at Union 103 headquarters last evening about organized labor and its role in community progress. He argued unorganized workers should seek fair compensation through conference, not intimidation, to secure just pay for daily toil.

Union Peter W. Collins Collins

Tube Works Strike Likely Settled This Week

A conference is planned for Thursday between Boston labor leaders and American Tube Works Somerville officials as a potential agreement ends the strike. Negotiations aim to resolve the labor dispute and avoid further disruption.

American Tube Works Somerville Boston

New Haven Railroad Towermen Not Striking

The general chairman of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers denied any strike by New York New Haven Hartford towermen last evening. He said there has been no strike, no schedule submitted, and no foundation for rumors.

New York, New Haven & Hartford

Twins Born Aboard A Streetcar In New York

Mrs. Anna Steinmetz, forty, left East Fourth Street for Lying-in Hospital and rode a crosstown streetcar. She fainted and gave birth to twin boys after crowds fled to the doors. Ambulances arrived and doctors confirmed the birth. both babies and mother were reported doing nicely at the hospital.

New York Anna Steinmetz East Fourth Street Eighteenth Street Second Avenue Fourteenth Street Bellevue Dr. Prentice Fitzgerald Honest Fitz

Russia's Empress Prays for a Son

A representative of the Quarterly Review notes the Czarina at Peterhof awaiting accouchement in ten days. Greek priests influence her, she adheres to the Greek church, and may renounce her former faith. A son would strengthen priestly sway during this birth.

Russia London The Quarterly Review Peterhof Palace

Triplicate weddings unite Roy and Charland families

In Manchester New Hampshire on July 17 three sisters and two brothers with one intimate friend wed in a single ceremony before two witnesses. The brides are daughters of Mr and Mrs Honore Roy and two grooms are sons of Mr and Mrs Solyme Charland. The witnesses were the fathers of the two brothers and the three brides.

Manchester N. H Honore Roy Solyme Charland

Berkshire Lad Swaps Girl for Coon Dog

In New Boston Massachusetts Arthur Fuller, son of Carlos Fuller, traded his girlfriend for a trained coon dog named Sport. Wellington Fuller, 26, and Arthur vied for Miss Iva White, daughter of Walter White. Wellington offered his dog to Arthur if he withdrew his suit. Arthur accepted the deal, and Wellington and Miss White wed last Friday. Arthur attended the wedding and remains satisfied with the swap.

New Boston Mass Arthur Fuller Carlos Fuller Arthur Wellington Fuller Iva White Walter White Miss White Wellington

C L U Begins War on Open Shop Movement

The Boston Central Labor Union challenged the new employers group backing the open shop. Delegates debated the issue with union leaders predicting strengthened craft unions and widespread organization as a response, while bosses warned against coercion and noted expansion could raise employment. Local activists, including Anna Bowen and D D Driscoll, defended trade labels and union membership amid calls for early speeches on the closed shop.

Boston Central Labor Union McCarthy Central Labor Union Trades Union Henry Abrahams Great Britain Philip H. Sweet R. H. Bradford The Structural Building Trades Alliance Boston P. J. Sheehan Boston- Cambridge Firemen’s Union F. K. Foster Anna Bowen Cigar Strippers’ Union

Labor union appeal urged to organize Italian workers

Representative George Scigliano appealed to the Central Labor Union yesterday asking delegates to organize Italian workmen in every craft they hold. New delegations joined from Engineers Unions 16 and 74 Brewery Workers Union 14 Carpenters Union 218 Trip Printers Union 4 Electrical Workers Union 193 Painters Union 11 Woodworkers Union 24 and Custom Tailors Union 223. Joy Pollard of Cripple Creek Col addressed the delegates on the strike situation of the Western Federation of Min.

Central Labor Union George Scigliano Engineers Brewery Workers Carpenters Trip Printers Electrical Workers’ Union Painters’ Union Woodworkers’ Union Custom Tailors Joy Pollard Cripple Creek Col Western Federation of Miners

Cambridge Painters Union Receives International Aid

Cambridge Mayor Daly and Superintendent Tracy vowed city painting work go to union men only. The Cambridge Painters Union seeks a $2.80 daily minimum wage. The union received $500 from International Brotherhood headquarters, with Malden sending $300. One hundred eighty one firms have signed the union agreement.

Daly Tracy Cambridge Cambridge Painters’ Union Cambridge City International Brotherhood Malden International

Labor unrest and meetings sweep New England shops

Local labor notes report boilermakers of the New York New Haven and Hartford quit 12 weeks into a dispute rejecting a nine hour day and 10 cent daily wage rise. A capmaker strike at Meyer Rosenfield’s Devonshire Street shop nears settlement as a conference is held today. Somerville tubeworkers met in Bacon Hall pledging victory with aid from labor groups. Union 17 busi ness agents clash prompts tonight Swartz Hall meeting at Leverett Street. Daniel Leonard installed as treasurer of Ken Franklin Assembly 5465 K of L for the second time. Oak Island picnic set for July 26.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Mellen Meyer Rosenfield Devonshire Street Somerville Bacon Hall Sheet Metal Workers of Union 17 Swartz Hall Leverett Street Daniel Leonard Ken Franklin Assembly K. of L Oak Island

Quiet Sunday at Sagamore Hill with Butler visiting

Oyster Bay July 17 reports a calm day at Sagamore Hill. President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt hosted two or three house guests including Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University. The family attended morning service at Christ Episcopal Church, with Quentin Roosevelt absent.

Oyster Bay Ft. S Sagamore Hill Roosevelt Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Quentin Christ Episcopal Church

Young Roosevelt Teaches Sunday School in Oyster Bay

Theodore Roosevelt Jr the President's eldest son resumes teaching a Christ Church Sunday school class in Oyster Bay after Groton. He and a cousin each lead a class, with ten boys aged about nine in his group.

Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Christ Church Groton Mass Roosevelt

Moran Faces Supreme Test In Open Bicycle Race

Jimmy Moran declares he will win the open paced race at Charles River Park and then enter the world paced championship in St Louis. He faces rivals Harry Caldwell Nat Butler Louis Mettling Bill Stinson and Hugh MacLean behind four horse power motors as the field competes for the cup and Moran’s claim to national and world titles.

Charles River Park Jimmy Moran St. Louis Moran Harry Caldwell Nat Butler Louis Mettling Bill Stinson Hugh MacLean Chelsea Butler Billy Saunders Cambridge Mettling Manchester

Peddock's Island Outing Hosted by Local Societies

About 250 people joined a day trip to Peddock's Island organized by Mrs. Patrick O'Riordan of the Holy Ghost Hospital Aid Society and Charles McDevitt of the Colony Outing Club. Mr. O'Riordan lent a towboat named Dolphin and lighter, with the Bunker Hill Cadet Band providing music for the excursion. многочисленные ladies assisted, including Mrs. O'Riordan and Mrs. Jeremiah O'Riordan.

Peddock's Island Patrick O'Riordan Holy Ghost Hospital

Buddhist Lectures on Thibet in Roxbury

Charles Smith, an Americanized Thibetan, spoke at Walnut Avenue Congregational Church Roxbury about his homeland in Central Asia. Son of a Buddhist priest and educated as a Buddhist he escaped last fall and adopted an American name after arriving in the United States and converting at Merrimac Street Mission.

Walnut Avenue Congregational Church Roxbury Charles Smith Central Asia Merrimac Street Mission

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