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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

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Terrific drive drags stock market to new lows

The stock market closed weak with new low records in both New York and Boston as bears dominated the final hour aided by forced liquidation. Amalgamated, Colorado Fuel, Mexican Central and others hit new lows while United States Realty suffered heavy selling due to Norcross Bros. and loan financing concerns. James Stillman and Charles M. Schwab held directorate roles amid large daily volumes.

New York Boston Bears Colorado Mexican Central Rock Island Common Tennessee Coal and Iron Southern Pacific Copper Range Tamarack United States Realty Company Norcross Bros. Company James Stillman National City Bank Charles M. Schwab Amalgamated

Administration of Bates Arraigned in Massachusetts

Congressman McNary led a Democratic attack on Governor Bates over vetoes and appointments, criticizing labor vetoes and the gas and police commissions. Speakers urged unity and aggressive action to win back seats, with claims of rising taxes and debt under Republican rule and optimism for a Democratic victory in Massachusetts. About 300 attendees heard calls for organization, loyalty, and a new administration.

McNary Bates S. W. George Heverhill Gas and Judge Emmons Dean Gaston Arthur Lyman Walsh Clinton Daniel B. Beard Lynn Massachusetts Senate Congress Canada Henry Cabot Lodge Union Boston A. W. Moore Essex Charles L. Dean Wakefield Walter L. Ramsdell W. P. Connery

Body of East Boston tunnel victim recovered after 34 days

After 34 days buried by earth from the June 19 tunnel accident described as a compressed air explosion, Peter Carline’s body was found last evening. The corpse, little decomposed, surfaced about 12 feet above the blast and will be interred at 40 Howard Street. Annie Carline, his daughter, expressed mixed joy and grief upon confirmation.

Peter Carline East Boston Carline East Drift Briggs Howard Street Annie Carline Post Mary

Lowell Child Scalded in Cotton Machinery

Lowell July 2 Lillian OHare 14 years old in Appleton mill card room hair caught in frame scalp torn off part forehead and eyebrows. Taken to corporation hospital where scalp was stitched and she will probably recover.

Lowell Lillian O’hare Appleton Mill Corporation Hospital

Miss Cossaboon Recovers After 13 Days in Dorchester Woods

Miss Luella Cossaboon, found in the Dorchester woods near Oak Ridge Street after a 13 day absence, is weak but improving and not deemed insane. She says she survived on water and berries, and authorities doubt she remained unseen in the busy area. Her brother, nurse, and Rev. Swett are allowed at her side as hospital nourishment continues.

Luella Cossaboon Oak Ridge Street Dorchester A. L. Draper

War on West End Gaming War on West End Gaming

Captain Peabody of the Joy Street station raided a West End gambling den, capturing seven men. Three officers found two men dice shaking at 7 Strong Place and five others present. Arrested men include Albert Crawford Charles Bay Andrews Nichols Horace Ward Harvey Blake William Smith and John Jordan. The first two face gaming charges while others are charged with presence where gaming implements were found. All arrestees are Black.

Captain Peabody Joy Street West End Strong Place Albert Crawford Charles Bay Andrews Nichols Horace Ward Harvey Blake William Smith John Jordan

Weather Outlook for Boston Area Weekend

Fair skies expected in Boston and vicinity with warmer temperatures. Friday and Saturday will see light to fresh westerly winds across New England with generally pleasant conditions.

Boston Vicinity New England

Boston and Worcester Trolley Line Schedule Update

On Saturday afternoon and Sunday all day cars depart Chestnut Hill Brookline every 15 minutes toward Worcester and Framingham. From Park Square Boston service to South Framingham connects for Worcester every 30 minutes. Fast time and low fares stated.

Chestnut Hill Brookline Worcester Framingham Park Square Boston South Framingham

Death by own action of A W Phinney

Abel W. Phinney a 47 year old real estate dealer with an office on Dorchester avenue ended his life yesterday afternoon by jumping into the Neponset river from Granite avenue bridge. He placed his business card in his cap and left it on the bridge as his body disappeared in the swift current. Police and friends searched the water into the night. his son Francis aged 19 aided the effort. Phinney had been in poor health after a cancer operation two years ago and his wife mourns, unsure if suicide or illness caused the act.

Abel W. Phinney Dorchester Avenue Neponset Granite Avenue Phinney George H. Pike Prezell Pike A. W. Phinney Lonsdale Street Dorchester

Cleveland Signs Pearson from Homestead Pitcher

July 23. Alex Pearson of Homestead Penn was signed by Cleveland in the American league at 400 dollars per month after yesterday holding Pittsburg champions to two hits in nine innings. Pearson had stints with St Louis Toronto and the National and Eastern leagues prior to this deal.

Pittsburg Alex Pearson Homestead Penn Cleveland Pearson St. Louis Toronto

Beating May Prove Fatal in Charlestown Assault

Charles C. Canning, 83 Harding street Cambridge, lay in a relief station with a fractured skull and brain concussion after an 8 PM assault on Chelsea street Charlestown near the Navy yard gate. He was found unconscious by an unknown man who took him to hospital. Police believe robbery sparked the attack and seek suspects seen near the navy yard soliciting for coins.

Charles C. Canning Harding Street Cambridge Chelsea Street Charlestown Navy Yard Gate Division 15 Canning Navy Yard

Police nab two bunco men in Chambers Street store

Thomas Graham and John Braslin, young men, ran a confidence game on Mark Daysh operator of a clothing shop at 2 Chambers Street yesterday afternoon. They entered about 5 pm, one feigned a purchase while the other appropriated samples. Goods valued at 23 dollars 60 cents were later found being disposed of in a pawnshop. both men are locked up at Station 3.

Thomas Graham John Braslin Mark Daysh Daysh Chambers Street

Revere Beach Rescue Saves Medford Boy From Drowning

Nelson Caulkner a 12 year old from Medford nearly drowned at Revere Beach yesterday at 4 45 pm when he stepped into a deep hole. Metropolitan Police Officer Albert Chapman saw him, dived in with no coat or hat, and pulled him from the water. The boy was revived at the bathhouse emergency ward and sent home.

Revere Beach Nelson Caulkner George Street Medford Metropolitan Albert Chapman

Saxonia Reaches Harbor After Atlantic Crossing

The Cunard Line steamship Saxonia, sailing from Liverpool via Queenstown, passed Boston Light at 7 30 p m last evening en route to Boston, signaling arrival in the harbor.

Saxonia Harbor Cunard Line Saxonfla Liverpool Queenstown Boston

Patrick Hanlon Held by State Police as Proprietor of Bay View House

State police arrested Patrick Hanlon a Lynn resident and reputed king of Revere Beach gamblers over a raid on a Revere Street gambling joint. He was jailed briefly on bail posted by John McGuinness as surety. The article notes local officials discuss Chief Oakes's possible removal amid indictments and citizen indignation meetings, with Selectmen Segee and Nevins named as opponents. Continuous coverage mentions prior arrests, the raid’s scope, and political tensions in Lynn government.

Patrick Hanlon Bay View House Revere Beach Lynn Dick Canfield Grand Army Hall Edward H. Oakes S. A. Segee Simon J. Nevins Oakes Segee Nevins Revere Street Revere Frank P. Hardiman Boulevard Park John McGuinness Flying Horses Han Neal William J. Arnold Walter F. Hall John Callahan Jority Post Sackett Michael Sullivan Police

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Wade Blackstone Lyman Nahant Miss Cossaboon WAR ON West End Gaming Thompson's Spa Washington Street Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line C. C. Canning BUNCO Qakes
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