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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
10
Friday trading showed a weak stock scene with copper shares leading the dull tone. Osceola and Tamarack fluctuated amid copper price debates, while Bigelow and Lawson faced scrutiny over their roles in management and stockholding. Newswire notes a Rio Tinto dividend rise and Planters' reorganization talks, with O.C. Knowlton and Moran involved in proxy matters.
Boston reports the day’s high and low bond prices with closing bids and asks. Am Tel Tel 4% shows 19,006 units at 103.4 closing 108.5 bid 102. iF BU Gas 24 Oe with 1,000 units at 61 69 62.
The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of one and one half percent on the Preferred Stock, payable April 1, 1902, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 1902. Transfer books close from that date until morning April 1, 1902. MOLSON D BOGUE secretary March 11 1902.
The Gold Coin Mining Co of Victor Colorado Cripple Creek District markets shares in the famed Gold Coin mine. It has averaged over one hundred thousand dollars monthly in the last three years and paid 3 percent monthly dividends for over two years. The Woods family manages the mine which is said to be richer today than ever. Shares offered at four dollars and twenty five cents each. inquiries and payments to be sent by check.
A listing of Sunday worship and activities from multiple Boston churches and spiritual groups. Services at Tremont Temple, First Baptist, Old South, and others cover sermons on failure, sacrifice, and virtue, with Sunday schools, prayer meetings, choirs, and special lectures. Includes spiritualist and reform organizations with lectures, tests, and concerts.
Frank J. Batcheller, chair of the national committee, says the American Minute Men exist only to influence politics. He asserts no social or religious interference, welcomes all citizens, supports immigration restriction, nonsectarian schools, and loyalty to the Constitution. He criticizes the A P A and claims 2,000,000 members may be overstated.
Capt Fousso of the Italian bark Gesu and Maria was not alone aboard as previously claimed. Most of his crew deserted, four including the mates remained. Eight crewmen landed at Allerton saying they fled due to ten months without pay and ill treatment, prompting a tug tow back to port.
Harvard Boys appear as pretty girls in the Deutscher Verein production Der Herr Senator a German comedy well known for lively dialogue. Cast list includes J. P. Hoguet and Colburn with stage roles while Harvard Mandolin Club provides incidental music. Rehearsals run nightly. August Vatter coaches.
R G Dun reports Boston freight handlers and teamsters strike paralyzed trade affecting about 30 000 workers directly and many more indirectly as raw materials were held up. Outside Massachusetts the labor scene is calmer with rapid spring merchandise distribution and rising cotton goods prices. Weather slows rail earnings but February shows gains. industry expects ample deliveries after July 1. Leather dull, shoe shipments up but weak forwardings. cotton fluctuates with Fall River strike risks. rail stocks steady. commercial failures light. Bradstreet notes improved weather and industrial conditions, hopeful for iron ore movement with early lake navigation. Southern trade improves. print cloths stronger. London wool prices up. Boston and Tehran markets show activity before a spring standstill.
A brick apartment on Massachusetts Avenue between Norway and Falmouth streets was gutted by fire yesterday afternoon. The blaze started in the second floor kitchen. delayed response allowed the fire to gain headway. Tenants evacuated. furniture and belongings were lost. A Boston terrier owned by a third floor occupant was rescued, but the pocketbook containing $50 was left behind. A cat on the window sill caused a brief distraction as flames raged, and two hose lines burst during suppression.
A London rumor claims Sir Thomas Lipton wooed Elfie Fay after seeing her performance at the Empire. The tale places Fay in his box and suggests Lipton’s Riviera trip as a response. No official confirmation. Fay, once a chorus dancer with a notable Atlantic City and Long Branch presence, later faced arrest for alleged diamond theft involving jockey Lem Jenkins.
John T. Stover was shot and killed this morning by his wife at 61 East One Hundred and Sixth Street. Mrs. Stover, jealous of her husband who allegedly squandered her money, was arrested and held without bail after a quarrel. She claimed she found a revolver and fired twice as he moved toward it.
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