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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1903

Page

5

Copper value surge boosts mine earnings and stock value

An rise in copper price from 12 to 14 cents a pound could lift US copper receipts by about 13 million dollars this year and add roughly 2.76 dollars per share in mine earnings. The analysis excludes some smaller producers and notes partial effects for Amalgamated and Michigan mines with production data and period adjustments.

Boston Calumet & Hecla Michigan Amalgamated South Range Group Centennial Bingham Daly-West Heath

Symphony Pension Fund Benefit Concert Noted For Generosity

A Symphony Hall benefit evening for the Symphony Pension Fund featured an acclaimed program arranged by Mr. Gericke. Performances included the Leonore overture, Saint Saens septet, Tschaikowsky Pathetique, and scenes from Siegfried and Gotterdammerung. Mme Szumowska lent piano and assisted, with proceeds boosting the fund.

Symphony Hall Gericke Leonore

Drowning of Biddeford Youth in Saco River

Saco Maine March 1 Arthur Armstrong the young son of Joseph Armstrong of Biddeford drowned in the Saco River this afternoon.

Saco River Saco, Me Arthur Armstrong Joseph Armstrong Biddeford

Flanders Seeks Full Pay for City Mayor Office

Flanders asks for full two months pay as chief magistrate while council committee only approves half. Former Mayor Poor served Jan 1 to 23, 1903 during a contested mayoralty case and received $104.10. Flanders contends he is entitled to full salary.

Haverhile Flanders City Council Committee On Accounts Poor

Princess of Saxony at her mother's chateau

The former crown princess of Saxony arrived at her mother's chateau at Lindau and will remain there until the birth of her child.

Princess OF Saxony Vienna Lindau

Outcry as Damrell is Forced Out of Building Dept

Captain John S. Damrell has been forced to resign as building commissioner amid a reform push. Montague, now acting commissioner, faces a Mayor seeking sweeping changes. The scandal hints at long entrenched conflicts of interest and proposals to merge the building department with public buildings.

John S. Damrell Montague Public Buildings Department Buildings Department Roxbury Tavo Sons Camrell Frank W. Wells Building Department

Young Thieves Arrested After Salem Street Chase

Five youths aged 16 to 22 were arrested after a lively chase on Salem street. They face breaking and entering charges tied to Hancock Tavern theft of 100 cigars 500 cigarettes and three bottles of whiskey. Suspects named Merton Canon Murphy Flynn and Ahearn. Captain Wadsworth identified the loot.

Salem Street Lamb McCauley Station 1 Hancock Tavern Peter Merton Bolton Street James Canon John Murphy Fourth Street Joseph Flynn D Street James Ahearn Third Street Wadsworth

Officer And Boys Play Tag In City Streets

About 20 boys from the North End were chased by a policeman for nearly two hours yesterday. The crowd scattered through multiple streets to Scollay square subway station and Corn Hill. The officer followed down Court street and Franklin avenue but the boys outmaneuvered him, ending with the boys taking the lead in a game of tag.

North End Washington and Water Streets School Street City Hall Avenue Court Street Scollay Square Cornhill Franklin Avenue

Nina Larre Duryea Seeks Divorce After Florida Romance

The article notes Nina Larre Duryea, author of Among the Palms, whose verse reflects crushed love, as she and Boston heiress seeks a divorce from Chester B. Duryea, a Florida coast romance involving a society man and heir to a multi million fortune.

Nina Larre Duryea Florida Boston Chester B. Duryea

Car Coupler Bill Passed With 650000 Interested

Washington March 1 650000 railroad men in the United States will be interested as the conference report on automatic coupler legislation was adopted by both houses. The bill shifts the requirement from interstate cars to interstate railroads so all equipment must meet the original law.

Washington United States Congress

War in the Cotton Pit Pushes Prices to New Highs

In New York on March 1 spot cotton rose to 1034 cents a pound as Theodore H. Price of Rockefeller banks reportedly commands 25 million dollars in spot cash with wide privileges on the combined Rockefeller funds. Daniel J. Sully countered by buying all offerings, lifting March futures to 10.11 before noon close. About 100,000 bales traded amid a brief 10 point dip from 10.16.

New York Sully Wall Street Theodore H. Price Rockefeller Daniel J. Sully Liverpool

Granite workers reach wage agreement averting strike

In Barre Vermont an agreement between the Granite Manufacturers' Association and workers ends the threat of a strike. A new wage scale goes into effect immediately. Cutters and sharpeners will earn 3 dollars per eight hour day with a half holiday on Saturdays during June July and August. About 2400 men receive higher pay under the plan.

Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association

Steamer Canada Due At Noon Today

Dominion line steamer Canada is due here at noon today, bringing passengers and cargo. The arrival is awaited by local merchants and travelers looking for connections to other ports.

Steamer Canada Dominion Line Steamer

Great Copper Secret Found in Pittsburg

Thomas Fitzgerald of Mt. Washington a policeman claims to have invented a copper welding process after years of attempts. He says he has mastered a method that makes welds nearly invisible and has written to the patent office seeking a patent application.

Pittsburg Thomas Fitzgerald Mt. Washington Fitzgerald Patent Office

Pierian Sodality Files for Clubhouse at Harvard

Incorporation papers filed by the Pierian Sodality of Harvard to enable the erection of a new clubhouse during the coming year.

Pierian Sodality Harvard

Potter Wins in Schenectady

Potter case settled as Painters Union backs down. William Potter may return to work as a union painter while remaining a militia member.

Potter Schenectady Schenectady, N. Y Painters’ Union William Potter

Stage and theater notes promise a busy Boston week

The Storks at Majestic starts a long run as King Dodo closes at Tremont and goes on tour. Josephine Hall debuts The Knickerbocker Girl at the Columbia. A Desperate Chance opens at Grand Opera House. Way Down East ends at Boston Theatre. Road to Ruin at Music Hall warns of city dangers with Jack Munroe in cast. In Peril at Bowdoin Square. Mabelle Gilman in The Mocking Bird at Park. Mrs. Jack at Museum. Mme. Mantelli headlines Keith program. Charmion stars at Howard's. Korean twins at Austin Stace's for second week. Barnett’s colored comedy at Nickelodeon.

Majestic Theatre Dodo Tremont New England Columbia Josephine Hall Grand Opera House Boston Boston Theatre Music Hall Jack Munroe Pugilist Bowdoin Square Mabelle Gilman Mocking Bird the Park

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