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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1904

Page

8

Prices Higher on Short Covering in Copper Markets

Wall Street notes a morning stock surge amid bets on a Northern Securities ruling. Markets global and at home showed volatility as delays in the decision dampened optimism, with copper stocks like Amalgamated and Copper Range rallying late. Exchange officials refused listing for Greene Consolidated, cited sworn statements as required. Projections include Lake Superior copper output and expectations of lake navigation reopening.

Wall Street Supreme Court London Northern Securities Paris Gulf Boston New York Earing House New York Funds Discane J State Street Utah Houghton, Mich Financial News Osceola Copper Range Mohawk Centennial Wolverine Ahmeek Allouez Amalgamated Paine Daly-West Elm River Mass JV. S Old Dominion Victoria American Telephone The Stock Exchange Greene Consolidated Reaoson Colonel Greene Baltic Mining Company Old Colony Railroad Company Hayden, Stone & Co Lake Superior District Bigelow W. J. Ladd Norman J. Haire Heath

Chickering Production Concerts at Chickering Hall

The third Chickering & Sons concert at Chickering Hall presents unfamiliar works. Harvard’s Professor John K Paine conducts his Birds preludes, first hearing here. Pianist Ernest Hutcheson debuts his concerto in B major, with B J Lang’s orchestra performing MacDowell pieces and a Parker rhapsodie for baritone and orchestra.

Chickering & Sons Chickering Hall John K. Paine Harvard University Aristophanes the Birds Ernest Hutcheson Baltimore B. J. Lang E. A. MacDowell

Nance O'Neil Sings Hedda Gabler at Tremont Theatre

This afternoon Nance O'Neil reappears at Tremont Theatre offering her impersonation of Hedda Gabler by Ibsen. By request she will also perform Camille on Thursday and Magda on Friday for the last time this season, in Sudermann's drama.

Tremont Nance O'Neil Tremont Theatre Hedda Gabler Ibsen Miss O’neil Camille Dumas Magda Sudermann

Legislators Clash Over Semicolon Law Reform at Hearing

Ex Senator William A Morse urged repealing the eleven oclock hotel closure rule and proposed shifting liquor regulation to local authorities. The lively State House hearing drew many women, with Judge Emmons cited amid applause. Speakers ranged from hotel leaders to temperance groups, noting economic harm and urging regulation to replace the current law.

William A. Morse Committee On State House Judge Emmons Senator Lane M. J. Fanning C. FE. Hutchinson Fred D. Stanley W. A. Morse Amos FH. Whipple Massachusetts Hotel Association Nottingham Edward F. Hollis Massachusetts Wine and Spirit Dealers’ Association Aquor Mr. Johnson Massachusetts Commonwealth Massachusetts Women’s Christian Temperance Union Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Henry H. Faxon Lane Morse Faxon Johnson Boston Mr. Morse Fanning New York Susan M. Stevens Robert Greene North End Greene

Death by Own Action Ends Wager on Boston Lodging House

Charles A. Bide alias Charles Kent shot himself at the Public Garden after draining his and a woman believed to be his wife’s funds on a Tremont Street lodging house. The couple, now destitute, had spent nearly all on the $600 purchase. Mrs Kent, tearful, says she is penniless and unable to pay for his burial. Bide, a shipper with Stuart Howland & Co., died instantly. The woman’s maiden name was Elizabeth Townsend.

Tremont Street England Charles A. Bide Charles Kent America New York Elizabeth Townsend Kent Eide Jones’s Undertaking Rooms Lagrange Street Elizabeth Kent Stuart, Howland & Co

Crane Guest of Roosevelt

Former Massachusetts Governor W Murray Crane, a close adviser to President Roosevelt, was a luncheon guest. The meeting touched on the political situation and Crane’s potential role in the campaign, with no national chairman chosen yet and no decision expected soon.

Washington W. Murray Crane Massachusetts Roosevelt Crane

Palma Tablets Nerve Tonic Promises Quick Sleep Relief

Need a nerve tonic Only one is best Palma Tablets soothe the fretful induce natural sleep and quickly dispel nervous debility symptoms like failing memory weak back and dreams. 650 cents per box 12 boxes with guarantee $5. Book free. Sold by Walker-Rintell Drug Co. Dewey Sq Boston BraDbury Beach St Harrison Ave H Putnam School St Washington St etc.

Palma Palmo Walker-Rintell Drug CO Dewey Sq B. , Bradbury Beach St Harrison Ave H. Putnam School St Washington St C. F. Batn Friend St Klein's Tremont Boylston Sts Knight's, Court and Hanover Sts Sawyer Hollis Sts

Gardner Raps Reciprocity in Lynn Speech

Congressman A. P. Gardner addressed the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Association arguing against a Canada reciprocity treaty. He called Cuba reciprocity unsound economically and said Newfoundland gained more from the Hay Bond agreement than the United States. He warned Canadian cheap labor could lure shoe makers across the border, then the meeting debated reciprocity and shoe trade implications.

Lynn A. P. Gardner Lynn Shoe Manufacturers’ Association Canada Eugene N. Foss

Gardiner G Deering Sunk in Chesapeake Bay Collision

Gardiner G Deering owner received a telegram from Captain John B Ross of the fire masted schooner reporting the vessel sunk near Old Point Comfort after a collision with the Essex in thick fog. Crew saved. Vessel built 1908 cost 90000 and measures 251.6 by 44.4 by 36.1. second loss for Deering in 10 days following the David P Davis.

Bath Gardiner G. Deering Newport News John EB. Ross Old Point Comfort Essex Chesapeake Bay Ross Boston Baltimore Deering David P. Davis

New Haven Blacksmiths Push Seven Hour Saturday

The Blacksmiths' Union 209 reports a request to New York New Haven Hartford management proposing a seven hour workday on Saturdays with eight hours pay, and an eight hour closing time at 8 p m. The union notes Boston shops use a shorter Saturday schedule without pay loss and awaits a reply.

Union 209 New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Boston

Banker Bigelow Elected Selectman in Cohasset

Cohasset, March 7. Joseph Bigelow vice-president of the Atlas Bank defeated Thomas Mannix 320 to 222 to win the Selectman seat. Bigelow, elected in 1897, previously served two terms and ran again after an 1901 defeat. He drew support from summer residents and opponents of a town street railway, with backers praising his town affairs work.

Cohasset Joseph 9. Bigelow Atlas Bank Thomas Mannix

Travelling Shield Returns to Somerville Knights of Pythias

The travelling shield started five years ago by Winter Hill Lodge is returned to Somerville after a procession at Odd Fellows Hall attended by over 1600 Pythians from 44 lodges. It has travelled more than 2000 miles. Damocles of Brockton last held it before Grand Chancellor L Myron Edmands received it back for Winter Hill Lodge.

Somerville Knights of Pythias Winter Hill Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Damocles Brockton Charles Waterman L. Myron Edmands

Ovation for Dr Richard Strauss in Boston Debut

In Symphony Hall Boston last evening Dr Richard Strauss made his first appearance here with Mme Strauss de Ahna and the Philadelphia Orchestra under Fritz Scheel. The program featured Brahms Symphony No 2 and Strauss songs, with the composer conducting Till Eulenspiegel. The audience and local notables gave a tumultuous ovation, and a second concert was announced for today with further Strauss works and Liszt Faust.

Boston Symphony Hall Richard Strauss Mme. Strauss de Ahna Symphony Orchestra of Philadelphia Fritz Scheel Brahms Enlenspiegel Scheel Philadelphia Orchestra Strauss Mme. Strauss Till Eulenspiegel Hismil Paul B. J. Lang Gericke Thomas Tapper Peter Goetschius A. G. Thayer J. Foster White Frank E. Morse Carl Faelten W. S. Howell Richard Newman Felix Fox William Armes Fisher H. M. Whitney Miss Stowell Louis Kelterborn H. C. Lahee Mr. Scheel Liszt

Schell Takes Stand In $50,000 Libel Suit

Dr. Edmund A. Schell of Chicago testified in the $50,000 libel case against Zion's Herald editor Charles H. Parkhurst. He described editorial remarks about him and his book, the 1899 Indiana conference impact, and his resignation as Epworth League secretary. The judge adjourned court to 10 a.m. today.

Edmund A. Schell Chicago Charles H. Parkhurst Zion’s Herald Zion's Herald E Schell Dr. Schell Indiana Northwestern University Indianapolis Ind Methodist Episcopal Church South Bend Epworth League Parkhurst Croker New York Quay Pennsylvania Board of Control Zion's Herald

Cambridge Police Seek to Halt Illicit Liquor Sales

Cambridge police announce intensified efforts to curb illegal liquor sales, focusing on kitchen barrooms. Officials say political factors influence the heightened vigilance amid ongoing enforcement.

Cambridge

Labor Unions Pass Resolutions and Strike Support in Boston

A Boston Central Labor Union committee prepares a commendation of Frank K Foster's recent ex position. Secretary McDonald reports bogus advertising scams and urges verifying credentials. Multiple unions announce wage gains, six especially for nine hour days, and funds for the Frank S Pickett memorial. Large turnout and 62 dollars donated to members in need.

Boston Central Labor Union Frank K. Foster Faneuil Hall Daniel J. McDonald Boston Allied Printing Trades Council Union Label McDonald Frank S. Pickett Pants Makers’ Union 173 Eilberg & Perman Union Street Boston Tailoring Company Custom Tailors’ Union Boston Rubber Garment Workers’ Union Union Rubber Company United Garment Workers’ Union Philip H. Harris Stablemen’s Union Bricklayers’ Union 3 Gardner Knight John J. Gartland

Jefferson Club Fetes McNamee at Cambridge banquet

Ex-Mayor McNamee of Cambridge was feted by the Jefferson Democratic Club at Rhodes Hall as 3800+ Democrats packed the event. Ex-Chief Henry J. Cunningham hosted, with speakers including Rep. James F. Aylward and a closing address from McNamee urging unity and hard work for the next campaign.

McNamee Cambridge Jefferson Democratic Club Rhodes Hall Henry J. Cunningham Cunningham Democratic City Committee James F. Aylward Massachusetts General Court William A. Gaston Maine John E. Hannigan Democratic Party City Hall

Ladies Night Held by Railroad and Steamboat Agents

The Boston Association of Railroad and Steamboat Agents met at the Hotel Vendome last evening with over 100 attendees. A banquet preceded readings by Mrs. H. Fletcher and an exhibition of fancy dancing by Miss Hattie G Porter.

Association of Railroad and Steamboat Agents of Boston Hotel Vendome

The Sic k est Woman Blood Wine Ad Claims

An advertising block promotes Blood Wine claiming it cures womb trouble and many women report benefits. Testimonies from Mrs Bertha Sanborn and Mrs W C Sanborn praise results after using the product. It lists a price of fifty cents per bottle and urges samples from The Blood Wine Co Worcester Mass with drugstore availability.

Bertha Sanborn Germaine St Boston Mass

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