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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1902

Page

9

Bears Control Stock Market Amid Dull Tuesday Trading

Market notes show dull conditions at the local exchange with New York active but irregular. Amalgamated dipped to 61 from 62 before closing at open, Dominion Iron and Steel rose on dividend talk, and Massachusetts Electric common fell to 37 3 8. Osceola and Centennial debates fuelled broker chatter while Evansville Terre Haute slid on rumored trouble. Copper outlook cited with Isle Royale prospects, and several mining firms reported earnings and dividends amid a broad market mix.

New York Anaconda Bears Amalgamated Dominion Iron and Steel Massachusetts Electric Companies Lawson Friends of the Centennial Osceola Chicago Junction Colorado Evansville Terre Haute

American Telephone dividend payment notice

A dividend of one and a half dollars per share will be paid on Thursday April 15 1902 to stockholders of record at the close of business on Monday March 31 1902. The transfer books will be closed from April 1 to April 14 1902 both days included. William Re Driver treasurer March 19 1902.

Tunsday William RE. Driver Maren

Boston Druggists Meet at Young’s Dinner

The Boston Druggists Association held a dinner last night at Young's. President F A Hubbard introduced Rev. George R W Scott of Newton who spoke on The Three R's.

Boston Druggists' Association Young's F.A. Hubbard George R. W. Scott D. D Newton

Milk prices rise for season in Boston area

Boston milk price set higher for 1902 after joint meeting of New England Milk Producers Union and Boston milk contractors. Final schedule: 36 cents April, 35 cents May and June, 26 cents July through September, with a 2 cent surplus allowance. Net prices exclude surplus discounts.

Boston American House New England Milk Producers’ Union Boston Milk Contractors R. M. Scammon Producers’ Union A. B. Ward Ward Post Whitney

Boston School Board drama over teachers college and Bolster chair

A heated Boston School Board clash centers on the proposed teachers college. Mrs. Duff accuses Bolster of political manipulation while critics demand the chair resignations. Mayor Collins opposes a large 1901 appropriation for new school buildings, urging current revenue funding and long term borrowing to spread costs.

Collins Messese School House Commission Peter Paul Patrick A. Collins

School board weighs supervisor choice and reports

The special committee on selecting a supervisor to succeed Miss Arnold largely backs Miss Eller EB Carlisle of Wellesley College. A minority dissent questions bias in the majority and asks reexamination with audience rights for all candidates. The board also approves paying Charles A. Brown $360 for extra work and votes to require union-labeled textbooks only.

Arnold Eller EB. Carlisle Wellesley College Carlisle Gallivan Boston New England Whittier Charles A.own Brown Mark B. Mulvey

Rhodes Failing health worsens in Cape Town

Cape Town March 26 Cecil Rhodes suffered a severe heart attack yesterday evening and did not rally as in prior illnesses. After midnight he grew weaker despite daily oxygen. Friends express little hope for recovery.

Cape Town Cecil Rhodes

Coghlan to be Rear Admiral under presidential pardon

President Roosevelt will pardon Captain J B Coghlan of Hoch der Kalter fame and remit part of his sentence from a naval court for writing an abusive letter. The action will advance Coghlan to the rank of rear admiral next month in the Navy.

Washington Roosevelt J. B. Coghlan Naval Navy Department

Patrolman Rubens summoned on assault charge in South Boston

Patrolman Frank Rubens of Division 12 South Boston was served with a summons to appear next Saturday to answer an assault and battery charge brought by William Duffy of 648 East Seventh Street. The warrant request by Rubens was not granted by Judge Fallon after a Saturday night meeting at Duffy’s home following a disturbance.

Frank Rubens Division South Boston Wasterday William Duffy East Seventh Street Duffy Fallon

BALFOUR RAPS BULLER IN PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE

Acrimonious exchanges between A J Balfour and General Buller surface as Balfour claims Buller was in chief command at Spion Kop. Buller hopes despatches published without manipulation. Balfour says only excision of one sentence criticizing Sir Charles Warren occurred, and notes Roberts's despatches were edited to spare Buller's feelings.

London A. J. Balfour General Buller

Transvaal officials travel with British staff heading to Kroonstad

Yesterday afternoon a train carrying Acting President Schalk Burger and his party passed Wolve Hoek on its way to Kroonstad. Transvaal officials were joined by Captain Marker and five other aides to Lord Kitchener. The local impression is that Transvaalers favor a general Boer surrender.

Wolve Hoek Orange River Colony Schalkburger Kroonstadt Transvaal Marker Lord Kitchener

Victorian smoke talk at American House draws 150 guests

About 150 attended a smoke talk at the American House hosted by the Victorian and other English cities. Captain T. T. Stokes outlined a plan to fund a free bed at Massachusetts General Hospital for natives of Great Britain, with contributions collected. Harry Paine of Brockton presided as toastmaster. The Cambridge Cadet Band performed along with David Martin, W. Hamilton McDonald, Burton H. Macurdy, William Moulton, Thomas Hannan, George T. Martin, Alph Cartoof, J. Sayer and W. J. Nunn as entertainment.

T. T. Stokes Massachusetts General Hospital Great Britain Harry Paine Brockton Cambridge Cadet David Martin W. Hamilton McDonald Burton H. Macurdy William Moulton Thomas Hannan Jeorge T. Martin Alph Cartoof J. Sayer W. J. Nunn

Funeral Ride Collision Injures Two In Boston Streets

While returning from a funeral yesterday afternoon a hack owned by Richard Baxter ran away after the horses bolted. It collided at Hyde Park Avenue and Walk Hill Street with a hack owned by Andrew Badaracco of 11 North Bennet Street. Joseph Zign of 199 Balem Street and another unidentified rider were thrown out. Zign suffered a severe cut on the right leg treated at Station 13. the other rider was slightly injured. The drivers fled after the horses were stopped.

Richard Baxter Hyde Park Avenue Walk Hill Street Andrew Badaracco North Bennet Street Joseph Zign Balem Street Badaracco Station 13

Miners in 24 States May Be Called Out

The United Mine Workers of America based in Indianapolis prepare for possible strikes in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. A 10 cent monthly strike assessment per member was approved, potentially raising about $25,000 to $30,000 monthly for strike funds. Officials warn a critical period for the union, the largest in size, as negotiations unfold. A strike in the anthracite region could mobilize all 24 states under the union. West Virginia trouble is deemed imminent, with concerns also in Indiana.

High- Low Inc Atchison Arene Renee Baltimore & Ohlo Canadian Pacific Canada Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago Alt Louis East Illinois Gt Estern Chicago & Northwestern Colorado Great Northern Iowa Minneapolis St Louis Missouri Pacific New Jersey Central New York Central Norfolk & Western Ontario & Western Pennsylvania St Louis Amalgamated Mopper Consolidated Gas General Electric National Biscuit Wee Ale People's Gas Pullman Palace Republic Steel Tennessee Coal “& Iron Union Western Union Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America West Virginia National National Organization Virginias Cers Wilson Altoona Penn Indiana

Federation to Hear Miners in Shamokin

Secretar y Ralph M Easley of the Civic Federation has notified President Mitchell that the committee will meet tomorrow to receive the mine workers representatives and consider intervention. If a strike is needed, the order will come from President Mitchell via district presidents. Mitchell will focus on the anthracite region until a settlement is reached as National President Mitchell and District Presidents Nicholls Fahy Irene depart for New York.

Shamokin Penn Ralph M. Easley The Civic Federation Mitchell Nicholls Fahy Irene New York

William H. Baker Attacks the Boston Police Board

William H. Baker of Newton assails the Boston Police Board during a Metropolitan Affairs Committee hearing at the State House. He accuses the board of corrupt ties with liquor interests, asserts public funds misused, and calls for cross examination to unseat the board.

William H. Baker Police Newton Committee On Metropolitan Affairs State House Boston Board of Police Commonwealth Boston Board of Police Lcenses Boston Board

Cassels to be brought to Charlestown for execution

Springfield dispatch says John D. Cassels, condemned for the Mary J. Lane murder, is in good health at York Street Jail with a May 4 to May 14 execution window set by order. He will be moved to Charlestown State Prison within ten days before the scheduled week of electrocution. Authorities note no exact transfer or execution date yet.

Springfield Charlestown Mary J. Lane East Longmeadow John D. Cassels York Street Cassels New York England

Team Drivers' Union Withdraws From Allied Freight Council

The Team Drivers Union 191 withdrew from the Allied Freight Transportation Council and adopted a higher wage scale to take effect May 1. Over 1000 teamsters on tip carts haul building materials and joiners expect settlement. drivers on single, double, three and four horse teams would earn 11, 12, 13, and 14 dollars weekly. Building trades unions back the wage rise, raising prospects of rapid acceptance by Master Teamsters and employers to avert trouble.

Allied Freight Council Allied Freight Transportation Council Building Trades

Tsilka Charged With Complicity in Miss Stone Abduction

London reports from Salonica that Turkish authorities have arrested Pastor Tsilka on suspicion of complicity in the abduction of Miss Stone. The Daily Telegraph correspondent notes the arrest stems from the ongoing case and hints at further investigations by authorities in Salonica and Istanbul.

Tsilka Miss Stone London Salonica Daily Telegraph The Ish Pastor Tsilka

Politician Isaac Allen Linked to Ministry Rumor

Circulating reports claim Hon. Isaac B. Allen may leave politics for the ministry, based on a statement attributed to Rev. Dr. Johnson J. Hill, president of the Baptist ministers conference. Allen offered no clear answer when asked. Also announced is the death of Professor Al Gallatin in New York after a long illness.

Isaac. B. Allen Johnson J. Hill Baptist Ministers’ Conference Allen New York al Gallatin

Battleship Wisconsin Reaches Callao After Pacific voyage

The Wisconsin arrived at Callao after sailing from Puget Sound on Oct 14. She steamed 20,200 miles via Honolulu, the Samoan Islands, Acapulco, Valparaiso and Callao.

San Diego Call Perch Wisconsin Puget Honolulu Samoan Talinds Acapulco Valparaiso Callao

Albany Excise Report Shows Large Tax Totals

Albany March 25 The state excise report to the Legislature shows 1901 year end total of 12 467 674 and liquor tax collections 1896 to 1901 of 73 604 425. It notes that over 78 500 000 handled under department supervision since its organization and not a cent was lost.

Albany State Commissioner of Excise

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