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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1903

Page

8

Dull Trading and Slipping Prices on Wall Street

Market activity was unusually dull with broad losses in many active issues. Southern Pacific and Canadian Pacific led declines while Missouri Pacific and Wabash showed support. copper shares were steady to strong amid mixed news on the Cuban reciprocity treaty and a fire at Dominion Coal.

Wall Street Lees New York London Southern Pacific Union Pacific Rock Island St. Louis San Francisco New York Central Park Avenue Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio Louisville & Nashville Illinois Central Reading Missouri Pacific Mexican Central Senate Brooklyn State Street Dominion Iron and Steel Dominion Coal Houghton Mich Boston Arizona Lake Coppers Dominion Coal Company Dominion Utah Centennial Wolverine New Haven Boston Mining and Stock Exchange Bay State Gas United Gold Lake United Metals Morrison, Kakewich &Co New York Engineering and Mining Journal Europe Bonanza Development Company United States Mining Company Boston Stock Exchange Board of Trade Building Heathl

Mysterious Unknown Woman at Fall River Not Dying

At Union Hospital an unidentified woman patient has puzzled doctors for three weeks. She remains conscious and mobile, enjoys reading with nurses, and shows no pain as staff seek her identity and cause of illness.

Fall River Union Hospital Inveman

Boston Stock Sales Report March 23

Boston reports list the highest and lowest sales of the day and the closing bid prices for today and Saturday. The data covers market activity in Boston stocks.

Boston

MIT Student Earns Silver Life Saving Medal

Ernest F. Jenkins, MIT student of 35 Glenarm Street Dorchester, receives Massachusetts Humane Society Silver life saving medal for autumn rescue at Marblehead Harbor. A heavy squall capsized a small tender, five occupants fell overboard, including Robert Brown who later died after Brown helped another rescuer. Jenkins flipped the craft, swam to the drowning men, and pulled them to safety.

Ernest F. Jenkins Massachusetts Institute of Technology Glenarm Street Dorchester Massachusetts Humane Society Young Jenkins Marblehead Harbor Robert Brown Brown Jenkins

Bangor elects Moriarty as fire chief after nine ballots

Bangor's new City Council elected its subordinate officers. Democrats, after nine ballots, chose Matthew Moriarty to lead the fire department, defeating incumbent John Mason, a Republican, by a vote of 14 to 18. No other major changes noted.

Bangor Matthew Moriarty John Mason

Ex-dividend and rights data for listed securities

Ex-dividend noted. Tax assessment paid and ex-rights. Total sales include listed stocks 16 846 shares bonds 37000 rights 214 uplisted stocks 10734 shares. The fragment records market activity and security movements with emphasis on share and bond totals.

Canfield Case Prompts Crescent Lodge Scrutiny

March 2 report from Canfield New York notes Crescent Lodge 402 will seek Grand Lodge guidance on how Richard Canfield became a member. The lodge may pursue action independently as Grand Master Crandall declines outside input, amid accusations of admitting questionable members years ago and possible prior gambling arrests in Providence.

New York Crescent Lodge IA. M Grand Lodge Richard Canfield Crescent Canfield Providence Crandall Mr. Crandall Frank Farrell

Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Sold Only in Sealed Bottles

Precaution for the sick room requires Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey to be sold in sealed bottles bearing the Graves & Sons signature on neck labels. The label assures pure mild uncolored unsweetened malt whiskey free from adulteration, with chemically treated whiskies to be avoided. Available at licensed dealers, druggists and grocers at reasonable prices.

Graves Maryland Chester HH. Graves & Sons

Charles G Roberts Named to Chelsea Water Board

Charles G. Roberts was appointed last night by Mayor Willard of Chelsea to the Board of Water Commissioners, succeeding the late ex mayor.

Charles G. Roberts Willard Chelsea Board of Water Commissioners Purdy

Tenney Roberts Leader in Boston Produce Trade Dies

Tenney Roberts of Patch & Roberts, wholesale produce dealers, longtime Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange charter member and 1892 president, served as treasurer of Robert Lash Lodge of Freemasons and Palestine Commandery Knights Templars.

Tenney Roberts Patch & Roberts North Market Street Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Robert Lash Lodge Freemasons and Palestine Commandery Knights Templars

Lehigh Valley Easter Tour to Gettysburg and Washington

Leaves Boston April 3. Rate, $30 covers all expenses for seven days' trip. Transportation, hotels, carriages at Gettysburg, transfers included. Delightful excursion through historic and picturesque region. Itinerary by A J. Simmons, N. H. P. A., 26 School Street, Boston.

Boston Gettysburg A J. Simmons School Street

Tamarack Mining Company reports 1902 profits and costs

The Tamarack Mining Company's annual report shows 1902 copper production of 16,061,628 pounds at 11.87 cents per pound, gross income of 1,604,820, other income 47,586, total 1,041,007, expenses 1,744,608 plus construction 154,877, leaving a profit of 42,430. It notes lower stamp costs and ongoing development at shaft No. 6, with optimism for reserves and future production potential.

Tamarack Mining Company Bigelow Management Uttle

Alley explains Salem abduction case custody dispute

Alonzo Alley, jailed for contempt after refusing to answer Probate Court questions about his 6 year old daughter's location, says the child is with the Shakers in Enfield New Hampshire. He claims no impertinence and that he misunderstood the court. Mrs. Alley seeks custody alleging abduction. The court may acknowledge his offer to reveal the child's whereabouts.

Salem Alonzo Alley Probate Court Alley Enfield N. H

Man Dies After Apparent Workplace Suicide Attempt in Factory

In Woburn today Michael Gamley, 89, attacked himself with a knife in the glassing room of William B. Fox & Son's leather factory. Employee William Bolster tried to intervene but Gamley cut his windpipe and arteries, dying en route to hospital amid reports of recent drinking.

Bolster Gamley

Barbour Decision Delayed Until Sunday for Tremont Temple Call

The Rev. Dr. Clarence A. Barbour met Tremont Temple’s executive committee to discuss a call but will not reveal his decision until Sunday. He indicated he likes Boston and Tremont Temple, weighing Tremont, Rochester church ties, and personal considerations. He will return to Rochester today, with plans to resume as Tremont’s pastor around May 10 if not surprised.

Clarence A. Barbour Tremont Temple The Temple Barbour Rochester Boston Post Post Reporter Dr. Barbour

Myers Non-committal On Re-election Bid

Speaker Myers avoids denial or confirmation of a bid for re-election as speaker. He previously suggested last year’s run would be his final term, but now his plans remain uncertain and debatable as he contemplates his future course.

Myers

General Law Debate on Trust Company Charters Continues

The Massachusetts legislature debates a proposed general law for trust company incorporation with 18 trust charter bills this year. Old Colony Trust seeks a capital rise to 3 million, Gov Bates favored, North Adams and Boston interests push, and a general bill would shift charter power to the Savings Bank Commission. A stalled commission report delays final action.

Legislative Committee On Banking Old Colony Trust Company Senate Crane North Adams Trust Company Martin M. Lomasney State Street Savings Bank Commission North Adams Old Colony Bates

Carpathia to sail Liverpool Boston route not New York

The Cunard liner Carpathia will depart Liverpool May 5 on its first voyage to Boston, skipping New York. At 18 000 tons and 15 knots, she will serve Liverpool Boston after a stop in New York later, with Captain Potter slated to command. The Ivernia will still run to New York before resuming local service.

Cunard Line Carpathia Liverpool Queenstown New York Boston Saxonia Ivernia Thomas Potter Ultonia Greyhound Lucania Degen Elsie Haddock Massachusetts Bob Corey Thomas McManus Juniata, Oxner & Story of Essex Thomas W. Lawson Nobska Newport News Lowenburg P. Pfeffer Calcutta Colombo Fastern Railway Grand Junction Docks Lascar Great Britain Norden Cardiff Duranrges Tyne Petersen Oscar NI Newcastle Eng Cape Race N. F Louisburg

Shipping News March 24 Mini Almanac and Arrivals

Maritime briefs list arrivals and departures with steamers from Britain and Germany, ships to Calcutta and Sydney, and barges tied to multiple Philadelphia and New York coastal movements. It notes sun and moon timings and high waters for the day.

Lowenburg Ger Pfeffer Calcutta Colombo Louisburg Gould Sydney C. B Pydna Crossley Barry Wales James S. Whitney Grove New York Old Dominion Burton Pottsville Townsend Philadelphia Salem Monitor Catawissa Hansen Lorberry Merriam Shenandoah Carlisle Robinson Knickerbocker Burnside Manheim Newburyport Spartan Chandler Alburtis Saucon Portland Paxtang Bangor Standard Johnson O. Co Dudley Pray Coffin Drifter Eckley Perth Amboy Esnoones Jennie R

Death of Mary Durocher Found in Turne Street Home

Mary Durocher wife of Charles Durocher was found dead on the floor of their Turne Street tenement, Brockton. She likely died around March 5, and neighbors believed she was in Boston until her body was discovered by landlord H W Loukess today. Her husband, formerly a street car conductor, had left for Slot Springs late February after she signaled plans to visit friends there.

Brockton Mary Charles Durocher Turne Street H. W Slot Springs

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