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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

8

Copper Prices Climb Amid Copper Rally Markets

A Boston market steadying after Monday’s drop features a copper rally with gains across copper stocks. Dominion Coal and Dominion Iron and Steel show strong moves, Colorado Fuel surges, Sugar advances, and Osceola and Copper Range rise. The market mood turns bullish as investors focus on real progress and potential leverage from Canadian properties.

Dominion Securities Boston Coppers New York Colorado Amalgamated Dominion Coal Messrs. Hayden, Stone & Co Iron and Steel Company Dominion Iron and Steel Canadian Pacific Coopers Centennial Bingham Arcadian Trinity Old Dominion Colorado Fuel & Iron Steel Trust Gates Osgood General Electric Westinghouse Friends of Sugar Congress Western Railroad Atchison Chicago Indiana Louisville St. Louis San Francisco BF ‘Sesercee Ae N. Y F. H. Wells Henson Creek Lead Mines Company Hinsdale County Wells Alvin Phillips & Co Denver Kidder, Peabody & Co Mayflower Mining Company H. F. Fay Manning Emery John C. Watson W. B. Mosman R. Dow James Chynoweth Boston Stook Am Bell T Am Tel & Es At&s B&q KC .M & bin M Ry & Br N_E Gas & Coke West End 1 & T Ss Amalgamated Min Am Ag Tel & Tel Wees Arcadian Mining Arnold Minis Atlantic Mining Bingham Con Boston & Maine British Col Mining al & da Cochith Mining Mercur Mining Daly-West Dom Dom Iron & Steel Edison el I Fitchburg Guanajuato Mass Electric Royale Mining Des Mass Mining Mayflower Michigan Mining Wty Mohawk Mining Mont & Bos Mining BMN B& Cot Yarn Pont B Gas & Coke BE Tel & Tel Ny, Nh& H Old Domin Mining SOG Osceola Mining Parrot Mining Phenix Mining Oly Ae Planters’ Co Pullman Co Reece Buttonhole Oe - SY Rutland Seattle Eberts Swift & Co Tamarack Mining Tecumseh Mining Tennessee Mining Torrington Pref Trinity Mining Aoe Union Pacific United Fruit United Shoes S Steel Utah Mining Victoria Mining West End St Ry Western T & T Westing Flee Oo Wyandot Mining Tock

Rivalry for Prizes at the Flower Show

Opening of the Spring Flower Show at Horticultural Hall yesterday drew a small afternoon crowd despite a fierce storm outside. Inside Flora reigned as a riot of color and fragrance, with prizes awarded to John Pritchard of Newtonville for the cream and pink bride roses, and a wide display of roses, orchids, winter pears and apples, strawberries, onions, artichokes, cucumbers, spinach, rhubarb, and other glasshouse vegetables.

Horticultural Hall John Pritchard Newtonville Converse Malden

Exhibit Showcases Spring Blooms Across Florist Displays

A crowded exhibition highlights Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Cheney with striking vinera displays from lavender to crimson, plus hyacinths and daffodils. R. & J. Farquhar present ferns and shrubs in a circular terrace. Dr. Weld shows hardy greenhouse plants while Ewell and Son feature tulips and hyacinths. H. H. Rogers from Taunhaven contributes notable blooms.

John “. Gardner B. P. Cheney R. & J. Farquhar Brookline William 5S Ewell & Son Dorchester H. H. Rogers Tairhaven

Boston flower show showcases rare cyclamen and orchids

The Boston horticultural display features tall yellow blooms and multiple tables from Harvard Botanical Gardens and Jamaica Plain, with notable exhibits by Charles H. Souther and George Fabyan. Orchids win top medals for variety, while ferns, camellias, and cinearia also draw attention as judges prepare for Friday and Saturday prize awards.

Harvard Botanical Gardens Bussey Jamaica Plain Charles H. Souther George Fabyan Brookline John ©. Whitin Whitinsville Mass Boston J. &. Rothwell Walter P. Windsor Fairhaven Charles Pfaff South Framingham Jason H. Bailey West Roxbury F. R. Pierson Tarrytown N. Y Norris F. Comley Lexington

Palmo Tablets Claim Youthful Benefit for Weak Back

A dubious ad touts Palmo Tablets as quick relief for tiredness headaches and mood with kidney and nervous system effects claiming safety and a decade younger look. It lists price 50 cents per box and bulk packs 12 boxes for five dollars plus free book and multiple distributors across Washington and Tremont Boylston streets.

B. Fr. Brad.bury Washington Iw. H. Putnam School St Washington St C. F. Baton Friend St Klein's Tremont Boylston Sts

Altercation Ends With Alleged Pistol Draw In City Restaurant

Frank Murray 20 and Francis X Murphy 2 of 6 Tyler Street South End were arrested after a restaurant fight near Kreeland Street and Harrison Avenue on Wednesday night. It is alleged Murphy drew a pistol from his pocket and attempted to shoot Murray, who reportedly broke free. Both men charged with assault.

Frank Murray Francis X. Murphy Tyler Street South End Kreeland Street Harrison Avenue Murphy Murray

Storm blockade on Manitoba railways raised

A storm blockade on the Manitoba branch railways has been raised. A. L. Davis of Boston was froze to death in the recent storm.

Winnipes Man Manitoba A. L. Davis Boston

House Passes Automobile Bill Limiting City Speeds

The House approved engrossment of a bill setting speed limits of 10 mph in cities and 15 mph in the countryside to curb frightening horses. Amendments to lower limits and protect saddle horses failed, while one to include mules drew attention. Debates covered enforcement, signage near parks, and pensions for life-saving service families. Senate reports included taxation, pharmacy action reviews, smallpox care, and a ban on certain innholder wine service pending further action.

House of Representatives Collins Kiley Boston Hayes Lowell Mr. Hayes Russell Monomoy Newcomb of Ware Garfield Brockton Committee On Agriculture

Convention Opposed as Petition to Call Constitutional Convention Withdrawn

The committee on constitutional amendments reported leave to withdraw on H. R. Drinkwater’s petition to submit to voters the question of holding a constitutional convention. Senator M. J. Sullivan and Jackson of Fall River Young of Boston and Barrington of North Adams dissented.

Committee On Constitutional Amendments H. R. Drinkwater M. J. Sullivan Messrs. Jackson Fall River Young Boston Barrington North Adams

Fallon Raps Police Board At State House Hearing

The Boston Police Board comes under fire from Judge Fallon of South Boston during an episode on the local option bill. Fallon denounces the board as unjust while critics argue over liquor saloons and local option lines. Supporters from the Boston Brewers' Association oppose the bill as hearings close. Chairman Clark refused to respond to Fallon’s remarks.

A. A. Berle Police Commission State House Fallon South Boston Board of Police of Boston Thomas F. Doherty Dorchester William E. Weld Boston Brewers' Association Clark

McNary Blocked From Withdrawing Water Gas Bill

Representative W. H. McNary failed to withdraw his water gas bill after yesterday's decision by the executive session committee on public lighting. McNary claimed the panel followed gas interests and accused the committee of tricks, stirring partisan tension with remarks about a long standing stench around the panel. Wallace Wilson faced orders to leave during the executive session as Moseley warned a messenger would eject him if he stayed.

Mr. Moseley

Governor's reception set for April 2 at Hotel Somerset

The Governor will tender a reception to General Court members at the Hotel Somerset on April 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event invites legislators to mingle with state leaders in a formal reception setting.

General Court Hotel Somerset

Committee Reports and County Registry Proposals

In yesterday’s House, committee reports were received. Counties: leave to withraw on the petition of N A Jones for a new registry of deeds at Salem. Ought to pass: bills for a new writ of probate at Taunton and compensation of special justices at five dollars per day for Dukes County district courts. Insurance: leave to withdraw on Joseph G Jackson’s petition to amend life policy forms so referee decisions are not final. Mr Mille of Fall River dissents.

N. A. Jones Salem Taunton Dukes County Joseph G. Jackson Mille Fall River

Robert Johnson dies at Soldiers' Home aged 7 years

Bath New York reports the death of Robert Johnson one of America’s oldest actors, passing away today at the Soldiers' Home at age 7 years.

Bath N. Y Robert Johnson America Soldiers’ Home

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