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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1902

Page

9

King-Crowther Oil Shares Pick Up Steam

King-Crowther Corporation owner of a 142 square mile luminant oil field offers stock at 1 per share par value. Analysts point to dividends from Standard Oil and a bright future as small blocks, bought for a few hundred dollars, could yield a comfortable fortune. Interesting contact points listed: Boston New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Antonio for details.

Finance Standard Oil Company King- Crowther Corporation King-Crowther Corporation State Street Boston Wall Street New York la Salle Street Chicago Fourth Avenue Pittsburg Betz Building Philadelphia St. Mary Street San Antonio Union Securities CO

Half a Million Pounds of Fresh Fish Landed at Wharves

The fleet that arrived since Saturday closed piled about five hundred thousand pounds of fresh cod and other fish. Vessels included Lucinda I. Lowell, Navahoe, Speculator, Vera, Joseph P. Johnson, and others with assorted catches. Prices ranged from 1-2 to 3 1/4 per pound for haddock. A mischiefly lad raised the union jack to half mast on the steamer Boston, later corrected. Various ship movements, arrivals, illnesses, and salvage actions noted along with import and export totals for the week compared to last year. The A. E. Why land sale, Eleanor A. Percy watch, and a wreck at Baker’s Island figure in ongoing harbor activity.

Lucinda I. Lowell Navahoe Speculator Vera Benjamin IF. Phillips Effie M. Morrissey Joseph P. Johnson Emerald Venture Dorcas Samoset Rose Standish Allen H. Jones Sylph Mary Cabral Haddock Boston Long Wharf Johnson Lewis Wharf Roxbury New York Ongel Charleston Rockwell West Indies Admiral Schley Jamaica Philadelphia A. E. Whyland Canso Massachusetts Duxbury John Carroll Eleanor A. Percy Red Star Gladiator John H. Paul, Jr Rebecca Palmer Sargent’s Wharf Elsie Governor Andrew Hingham Atlantic Works George A. Carlisle Marie Palmer Southport N. C Prescott Palmer Baltimore Sumner Monumental Bath Roderick McNeill T Wharf Georges Alfred Sorensen Clara Clarita Trilby Sears Long Island Mystic Louisburg C. B Everett Wintringham Central Railroad of New Jersey Samuel Bernard Honeybrook Baker's Island

Razor Used in Domestic Assault Arrests

Alfonso Franco 35 was arrested by Division 1 officers on assault with a razor against Ventura Franco 45 at 419 Hanover Street where Alfonso had lodged. Gabrielle Franco, Alfonso’s brother, was cut on the thumb while trying to pacify the incident. Ventura keeps a board in the house, and Alfonso, said to be a heavy drinker, had been asked to move out.

Alfonso Franco Division 1 Ventura Franco Franco Gabrielle Alfonso Ventura Hanover Street

Boston School Holiday Likely Endorsed by Officials

Dr Harkins of the school committee spent the day canvassing members in support of a Thursday holiday for Boston school children. Seven members assented, Superintendent Renver approved, and President Cushing was impressed. If he approves the move he can order the holiday today.

Boston Harkins Wha Renver Cushing

Speculators Bid Up Prices In Stock Market Roundup

A brisk day in New York and Boston markets saw copper and mining shares rise while some high priced coppers weakened. Dominion Iron and Steel faced a new ten million dollar common stock issue, and plans for a large dividend or payout were outlined by Hayden, Stone. Market action highlighted heavy buying in Arcadian and Dominion Coal with traders eyeing potential reorganizations and long term value.

New York Boston Dominion Securities and Planters Compress Trinity Arcadian Supreme Court Chase & Barstow Old Colony Mayflower Rhode Island Victoria Montreal Amalgamated Osceola Copper Range Consolidated Dominion Coal Towle & Fitzgerald Shorts Dominion Iron and Steel Hayden, Stone & Co Newfoundland Sydney Rompers Dominion Coal Company Iron Company Chicago & Northwestern St. Paul Rock Island Baltimore & Ohio Illinois Central Chicago & Eastern Illinois Evansville Terre Haute Minneapolis & St. Louis Iowa Central Missouri Pacific

Ex-dividend and security turnover report

Ex dividend noted with total sales across listed stocks 64 163 shares and bonds 89 200 dollars. Unlisted stocks 13 878 shares and bonds 53 000 dollars, indicating market activity and asset classes involved.

Dean's Ointment Cure Claim Pitches Instant Relief

An ad claims itch ing piles can be cured with Dean's Ointment offering instant relief and a permanent cure at any drug store for 50 cents.

Dean

Prince Henry Visit Stirs Reichstag Debate in Germany

March 3 Reichstag session features Hasse praising Prince Henry’s US visit as strengthening German American ties while Gradnauer mocks imagined gains. Count Von Buelow defends aims as nonpolitical and urges peaceful, reciprocal relations between Germany and the United States. Remarks touch on South Africa Armenia Philippines Finland policy fears.

Emorlin Reichstag Herr Hasse Prince Henry United States Great Britain Herr Gradnauer Gradnauer Count von Buelow Prussia Germany Frederick Washington Thare South Africa Err Gradnauer Armenia Philippine Islands Finland

Spiritual Retreat for Men at St Patrick's Roxbury

The Holy Name Society of St Patrick's Church Roxbury offers a men’s spiritual retreat from Passion Sunday March 16 to Palm Sunday March 23. Preachers include Rev James Anthony Walsh Rev Francis X Dolan D D Rev D T O Sullivan S J Rev F L Kenzel C SS R Rev P J Supple D D and Rev James F Stanton with confessions Saturday and Holy Communion for retreatants on Palm Sunday.

Holy Name Society of St. Patrick's Church Roxbury God James Anthony Walsh Jesus Christ Francis X. Dolan D. D Satan D. T. O'Sullivan S. J F.L. Kenzel C. SS. R P. J. Supple James F. Stanton

Shipping News Miniature Almanac

Shipping items list arrivals and sailings with many ship names, ports, and cargos. Vessels include New England James Pocahontas Richards and Co., City of Macon United Fruit Company, Ivernia Kansas, Mystic, Estelle Phinney, and many others with freight passengers wool and coal notes.

New England James Alexandria Naples Gibraltar Richards, Mills & Co Pocahontas Palermo Phelps Bros. & Co Admiral Schley Jangen Port Fallas M. B. Stetson Cavens Rockport Nottingham Tingle Salem Triton Beonjamin Kennebec James Woolley Guilmet Lynn Preston Philadelphia Slearnd Ivernia Kansas Liverpool Estelle Phinney Clark's Cove Norfolk Charlotte M. Miller Stonington New York West Northwest Mystic Louisburg C. B Navahoe St. Croix Portland Penobscot Winterport Gloucester Baltimore H. F. Dimock Mary Sanford Charleaton D. C Cordelia KH Waltham

Mysterious Injured Man Placed At Haymarket Relief Station

Officials seek to identify a man brought from Ket terer's Hotel on Canal Street after a fall left him with a fractured skull. On the dangerous list and dying, he is 45 to 60 years old, 5 feet 11 inches, about 170 pounds, with gray hair and mustache, hazel eyes, one missing upper tooth, a broken nose, and tar-stained fingers from rigging work.

Haymarket Square Ketterer Canal Street

Banquet and Ball for Prince Henry in Chicago

Chicago welcomed Prince Henry of Prussia with torches electric lights and cheering crowds as his train arrived. Mayor Harrison greeted him at the depot and the prince attended a banquet at the Auditorium with leaders including Admiral Evans and Governor Yates. A German choral festival followed at the armory and a grand ball at the Auditorium capped the day with decorations blending German and American colors and a procession through packed streets.

Chicago Prince Henry of Prussia Chicago & Alton Railroad Harrison Auditorium Hotel Prince Jackson Boulevard Bridge Michigan Avenue Alton Station Walter Wever Prince Henry Common Council Mayor Harrison Admiral Evans Auditorium Major Harrison Secretary Hill Franklin MacVeagh von Tirpitz Robert T. Lincoln von Plessen Otis Cowles Eddy Germany United States Ilinois Abraham Lincoln Illinois Bob’ ‘Evans First Infantry Chicago Ladies’ Choral Society T. J. Lefens E. F. L. Gauss Ladies Auditorum Carter Harrison Richard Yates Roosevelt

Society Guesswork Grows Over Prince Henry Reception Guest List

Cambridge and Boston society circles speculate on who will attend the Germanic Museum Association event honoring Prince Henry at Professor Hugo Munsterberg's home. The Post reports Mrs. Jack Gardner as the only woman attendee aside from official wives and presidents of Radcliffe and Wellesley. About 150 invitations have been accepted, with many more expected among university officers and museum supporters. Governors, adjutant general, Boston and Cambridge mayors, and notable benefactors are among the invited.

Radcliffe Agassiz Hazard Wellesley Miss Irwin Morgan Prince Henry Harvard Barrett Wendell A. C. Coolidge Dr. Skinner W. M. Trawrence W. H. Reed L. J. Demeter Co. J. Kullmer G.H. Chase V. L. Kennedy J. G. Hart R. O.von Mach P. la Rose C. H. Ashton University Wall Capen Tufts Warren Boston University Radcliffe College Pritchett Cambridge Boston Germanic Museum Association Hugo ‘Munsterberg University Sach Museum

Prince Henry Visit Prompts State House Security Plan

The State House will close to the public next Thursday for Prince Henry's visit. Only lawmakers, reporters covering proceedings, and state department staff with special tickets may enter. Police from Station 3 will guard inside while the naval militia guards the front. Governor Crane will host in the executive chamber with Lt. Governor Bates. About 272 tickets will be issued to legislators and guests, with galleries reserved for the Governor, reporters, and the Speaker.

Prince Henry State House Naval Crane Bates City Hall Soule Senate Myers

Prince Henry to Visit Boston Amid Sunny Forecast

Weather officials predicted warm, sunny conditions for Prince Henry's Boston visit with no storm in sight. Washington forecasts aligned, stating clear weather through Thursday when the prince is due to arrive.

Prince Henry Boston Weather Bureau Post State House Weather Office Washington

Changes in Prince Henry banquet guest list

Secretary Curran announced replacements and additions for Prince Henry’s banquet. New presiding figures include Robert B. Edes as Old Guard president and Dr. Francis H. Brown as Sons of the American Revolution head. Adds include Melvin O. Adams and Charles B. Amory plus several notable guests from Harvard and New York.

Curran Prince Henry's Robert 8. Peabody State Street Charles A. Cummings Boston Society of Architects Robert B. Edes Solomon A. Bolster Old Guard of Massachusetts Francis H. Brown Francis H. Appleton Sons of the American Revolution William N. Young Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association Massachusetts Builders’ Association Horace H. Watson Frederick B. Carpenter Edward D. Blake Melvin O. Adams Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Charles B. Amory The Loyal Legion Fitzhugh Lee Charlotteville

Police detail for Prince Henry visit outlined

The police detail for Prince Henry's visit will include four captains thirty sergeants two mounted men and about seven hundred patrolmen. Officers from divisions 1 3 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 and Dorchester will assemble at specified times to escort the prince from the Cambridge line to Hotel Somerset and to the depot with mounted units led by Captain Hall and Sergeant Stone coordinating at Dewey square.

Prince Henry Deweyequere Summer Street Pierce Mapok Cambridge Boston Harvard Bridge Foster Court Square Gaskin State House Gain Hall Stone Dewey Square Dorchester

Laundry Club Banquet Held at United States Hotel

The New England Laundry Club banquet was held last evening at the United States Hotel with 60 members present. Officers elected prior to the dinner were President Lewis K. Speare Vice-President J B Morton Treasurer James H Connolly and Secretary KB B Barney. Alderman Miller of Dorchester spoke briefly followed by vaudeville entertainment.

Boston New York Soare The Baltic Mining Company Trimountain James Lewis & Jo London United States Europe England France Hancock (Michigan) Journal Mohawk F. L. Dabney & Co Exchange Place Exchange Building A. 8. Leland Co New England Laundry Club United States Hotel Lewis K. Speare J. B. Morton James H. Connolly KB. B. Barney Alderman Miller Dorchester

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