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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1901

Page

8

Copper market rally and consolidation talks in copper stocks

Market closed stronger after early liquidation as Erie issues led gains in mid session. Copper shares Trimountain Baltic Copper Range Mohawk surged amid Standard Oil control speculation. Amalgamated Copper declared a 1.5 percent quarterly dividend payable April 29.

Erie Minneapolis & St. Louis Illinois Central Peoria & Eastern Chicago Burlington & Quincy James R. Keene United States Steel Corporation Henry C. Frick Erie Telephone Company New England Audit Company J. L. Greatsinger Brooklyn Rapid Transit Brooklyn Heights Clinton L. Rossiter Greatsinger Duluth & Iron Range H. H. Porter Federal Steel Company Messrs. S. D. Loring & Son Boston New York Errceeseeses Trimountain Brown, Riley & Co Standard Oil Copper Range Baltic Baltic-Trimountain Amalgamated Copper Company Adventure Consolidated Mining Company Adventure Adventure Mills Portage Lake Bridge Calumet United States Evans Mance E Company American Smelting and Refining Company Helena Mont Clancy Supreme Court of Montana Laeger Gs Ogga Anaconda Company Nipper Allougsz Amalgamated N Ag Chemical A Eereneseese “Am Sugar Seneeeee Ae Tel & Tewavee Am Woollen Anaconda Arnold Bingham Bos Bos On British Cola Utta & Bos Hecla Cen-Eureka Ae Chiu & Stk Yds Eee Cochiti Mineserves Domin Eeereese Dom 'R & Tel Bim River Boston Land Erie Tel Tel Tr Franklin Eesee Gen Electric Isle Royale Manchester & Eee Ese Mass Electric Michigan Mont C & C Phenix Teccccvos Planters Pewee Pullman Co Eees Quincy Rhode Island Rutland Neesee Tecumseh Min Torrington Pref T Trimountain Ae Acti Eees Ae United Fruit Pevin Me Shoe M Tr Ctfs Eesee Rubber P Victoria Weat St Ry West Bloc Winona Wolverine Wyandot

Boston Stock Sales Report Highlights March 21

Boston report lists highest and lowest sales and closing bids and asks for March 21. Ex dividend details show assessments and installments paid with totals across listed beds and stocks, rights and bonds, and unlisted shares.

Boston Ani Lees

Motive Emerges in Best Murder Trial Daily Drama

The fourth day of the Best trial centers on establishing motive in George Bailey’s killing. Susie Young is expected to testify as the principal female figure, while John Best remains the silent focal point. Court notes details such as Bailey’s coat stains and Best’s antipathy toward Bailey, with witnesses recounting statements and farm gun plans amid a somber, rain-darkened courtroom atmosphere.

Susie Yours Saleim John Best George Bailey John C. Best Susie Young Best Bailey Fied Bailey Mitchell Mr. Sisk Johnnie Charles Deary

Unveiling the Motive. First Day of Spring Revealed

The article notes the calendar marks the first day of spring but raises questions about timing or location, hinting at a broader motive or hidden context behind the seasonal start.

Spring Mortality and Hope in Salem Courtroom

In a Salem courtroom on a gloomy spring day, John Best displays nerve under pressure as trial proceedings loom. District Attorney Peters flirts with reporters, yielding cigars to the Lynn paper and eliciting a shy smile from Best. Spectators fill the gallery, including Charles E. Bailey, who bears a striking resemblance to Best.

Salem Court Room John Best Peters Lynn Charles E. Bailey George Bailey Charles ‘Bailey Best

Courtroom Tense as John Best Faces Murder Trial

In a somber Salem courtroom spectators whispered as John Best sat at the dock while Mrs. Annie E. Dwyer testified about Bailey's disappearance from Breakheart Farm. Witnesses including Winfred Rowe and John Mitchell connected Best to the case and possible motive amid a grim, rainbound day.

John Best Annie E. Dwyer Peters Henry O. Mitchell John Main Street Saugus Breakheart Farm George Bailey Mitchell House Susie Young Dwyer Bailey Best Sarah Rowe Howard Street Winfred Rowe Winnie’’ Rowe Mr. Sisk Mrs. Rowe Salem John W. Mitchell Mitchell John Mitchell Brockton Mr. Peters Simon McKenna

Prosecution Claims Motive in Murder Case Over $120

The prosecution argues the defendant killed to obtain allegedly held by Bailey the $120 he believed Bailey possessed. The case centers on the accused’s alleged greed and the fatal confrontation.

Bailey

Mrs Ora E Breede Testifies On Night Wagon Hearing

The first witness, Mrs Ora E Breede of 16 Fay Street near Floating Bridge Pond, described a peculiar wagon sound heard at 1 30 AM on Oct 9 as it rolled up Western Avenue toward the floating bridge. She noted the wagon crossed part of the span before turning back and the horse later trotted away. cross examination followed.

Ora E. Breede Fay Street Western Avenue Floating Bridge Best Mr. Sisk

Dearys Testify In Bailey Case Sparks Motive Talk

Charles Deary testifies he knew Bailey and saw John Best after Bailey disappeared. He describes Best’s movements from Pleasant Hill Saugus and notes Best’s claim that Bailey had gone to Maine and would not return, possibly to join Susie Young.

Charles Deary George Bailey John Best Bailey Floating Bridge Pond Pleasant Hill Saugus Bailey Place Neal Deary Best John Mitchell Batley Maine Susie Young Silk

Dis mal drive ends gloomy day to jail

John Best’s day ended with a rain soaked drive to the jail as he prepared to appear on the witness stand.

John Best

Nine Hour Day Push Sweeps Boston Machinists

The International Association of Machinists led a drive toward a universal nine hour day with a May 20 1901 target. Boston shops including East Boston and marine engine works are adopting similar hours as unions and non members plan open meetings to coordinate efforts and share strategy.

International Association of Machinists National Metal Trades’ Association United States Boston

Second Assessment Paid in Peabody Bank Stock

March 21 report shows the second 10 percent assessment on the Danvers National Bank stock paid or promptly settled. The receiver has forwarded enough funds to meet the first 2 percent dividend to depositors.

Peabody Uth Danvers National Bank

Worcester institute meet and class officers elected in 1880s era

Forty two members of Worcester Polytechnic Institute held a regular monthly meeting and elected officers including President Dr F A Higgins and secretary W W Ball. A separate meeting of Roxbury High School graduates elected a Republican committee and toastmaster Walter Leighton. Westboro residents in Boston area marked their thirteenth reunion with talks on Westboro’s 20th century prospects and new officers and committees were named.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Quincy Aye Yelliam H. Oakes F. A. Higgins WwWres Ball Roxbury High School Young’s B. C. Walden Westboro West Neregeent. Biscoe Poneetary Pied 'Ddon Prudential

Carnegie Tas Ait In Trusts Carnegie Tas Ait In Trusts

Andrew Carnegie speaks in London about trusts consolidations and their global impact. He downplays fears of anti trust legislation and notes his gifts to New York libraries and Pittsburg workers. He urges New Yorkers to follow their own use of opened libraries and avoids mayoral speculation.

London Andrew Carnegie New York Steel England Mr. Carnegie Great Britain America Carnegie Pittsburg China Robert Hart Hart Southampton

Whalen Disapproves Carnegie Library Bequest Bills

Corporation Counsel Whalen of New York reportedly disapproves of two bills to permit New York City to accept Andrew Carnegie’s 200 000 dollar library bequest. He plans to present alternative bills in Albany next Monday representing city wishes for proper acceptance.

Albany N. Y Whalen New York New York City Andrew Carnegie Carnegie

Pearl gift from Sultan of Sulu to Miss Marie Sweet

Miss Marie Sweet receives two valuable pearls and a parchment letter from Hadji Moelamed Jamalul Kiram of the Sulu archipelago. The note, dated January 30, 1901, expresses friendship and respect from the Sultan to the Governor Major Owen J. Sweet’s daughter in the United States.

Denver Col Matie Sweet Owen J. Sweet Sulu Archipelago Sultan of Sulu Jolo Mathun Salug Archipelago P. I Marie Sweet United States America Major Sweet Sula Archipelago Hadji Moelamed Jamalul Kiram

Mrs Palmer Discusses Son Honore Palmer Entering Politics

Mrs Potter Palmer hosted editors at her Chicago home to explain her son Honore Palmer's candidacy for Alderman. She says the Mayor asked him to run to learn practical politics, not to seek office, and notes Honore's energy, education, and travel advantages.

Chicago Potter Palmer Honore

Lyons Petitions Return of Excess Fine in Case

At Uincy on March 21 John F Lyons sought the return of 11 dollars from Clerk J P S Churchill. He said a three year old profanity case carried a 10 dollar fine and he paid more than the maximum. The clerk refused to alter records. Lyons said he would file a petition to recover the extra amount.

John F. Lyons J. P. S. Churchill Lyo Churchill Lyons

Easter Trade Spark at Bernard M Wolf Store

Bernard M Wolf’s establishment shows a fresh spring goods supply across departments as Easter shoppers anticipate a busy season. The colorful stock aims to meet demand with bright merchandise attracting patrons.

Bernard M. Wolf

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