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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1902

Page

11

Market News Shows Copper Strength Amid Irregular Trading

The Boston and New York markets closed unevenly with copper stocks leading gains and drops in others. Amalgamated climbed early then eased, while Centennial and Daly-West moved on copper dividends and Utah demand. Isle Royale fell on poor outlook, zinc shares rose, and East Boston Land advanced on rising turnover. New York shares were mixed with Rock Island, Colorado Fuel, and General Electric volatile. money rates steadied as investors weighed securing copper and bank dividends.

Boston New York Amalgamated Heinze Centennial Daly-West Utah Copper Range Consolidated Isle Royale Continental Joplin Rock Island Colorado Gates General Electric Washington Am_ Tel & Tel As & Hi Seattle Ethan Resereene Allouez Tenet Ee Ag Chem Fereee Apey AG Pcoss Svies el & Tel Trace Woollen Geet Chatinestal Dom Coal Dom Iron & Steel Boston Land Omne Edison el Iisarees Elm River Fitchburg Franklin Gen Guanajuato Ectric Baeree Michigan Mont & Bos Gas & Coke Tel & Tel NY H&h Old Colony Old Dom Pers Marquett A Planters Comp Bo Reece Butterhole Rhode Island Tamarack Elec Trimountaine Oan Victoria Winona Min Seeee Toi Oe i Wyandotte Minie

Income Bond Terms for Kansas City Line Holders

The Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham Railroad Company announces a new interest arrangement with The Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railway Company. Interest starts March 1, 1902 at 6 1/2 percent, semi annual on March 1 and September 1. Holders may accept by depositing bonds with Old Colony Trust Company by April 18, 1902. New coupon sheets will be issued. interim receipts issued until engraving completed.

Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis OLD Colony Trust Company The Trust Company Ames Kinston Nath’l Thayer Chas. Merriam

Dividend notice from American Woolen Company continues

The American Woolen Company declares a dividend of 1 three quarters percent on its Preferred Capital Stock to stockholders of record at the close of business April 2 1902. Transfer books close April 24 1902 and reopen April 16 1902. WM M Wood treasurer Boston Mass March 20 1902.

American Woolen Company WM. M. Wood Boston Mass

McCartney Lashes Railway Committee in Boston House

Socialist Rep. MacCartney railed at the street railways committee and the West End Boston Elevated Company, accusing over capitalization and legislative favoritism. He cited dinners, carriages, and lobbying costs to illustrate corruption and urged public ownership of street railways. The debate featured sharp exchanges, a roll call vote, and adjournment with further committee actions noted.

Committee On MacCartney Boston Elevated Company West End Street Railway Company Carey Haverhill Webster Calhoun Wilson Creeley Belmont House Friends of the Street Railway Committee Donahue Fail River Railway Commission West End Company Boston Elevated Algonquin Club Raiilroad Commission Brookline General Street Railway Mr. MacCartney Massachusettts West End Land Company William C. Whitney West End Street Railroad Company Land Company Committee On Street Railways Whitney Railroad Commission Joe’ Meigs Meigs Whitney, Kidder, Peabody & Co J. P. Morgan Pocket Corporation Elevated Company Legisature E Elevated Street Railway Committee Senate Massachusetts Algonquin Veedele Glasgow London Europe House of Commons House of Representatives Indiana Minnesota Utah Washington California Greeley Fall River

Mine Leaders Agree To Trace In Strike

New York March 27 Mine workers and mine owners of the anthracite fields debated differences for four hours at a conference arranged by the National Civic Federation conciliation committee. Workers agreed not to strike on April 1, while requests for wage increases and an eight hour day were rejected. Operators maintained no wage rise or shorter day, offered grievance meetings, and insisted no union versus non union distinction. A second conference to be called within 30 days.

New York National Civic Federation Hanna Industrial Department of the Federation Oscar Straus Frank Duncan Church Mission House W. H. Truesdale Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad E. B. Thames Erie Railroad George S. Baer Reading Railroad Robert Olyphant Delaware & Hudson Company John Mitchell United Mine Workers’ Aseoclation Thomas Nicholls John Fahy Thomas Duffy Mitchell Straus Mr. Mitchell

Curley Pleads for 12 Hours for Firemen in City Hearing

Representative James M. Curley of Moxbury urged the Cities Committee to adopt a 12 hour standard for firemen. He argued for better staffing and safety measures, stressing the need for improved municipal fire service.

Curley Pushes 12-Hour Day Firemen Bill in Boston

Representative James M. Curley of Roxbury seeks a 12 hour workday for Boston firemen arguing unfairness to keep firemen on duty two hours while others work shorter shifts. The city committee on cities heard Curley and other pension bills for firemen and policemen in Boston and other towns, with some objections noted.

Metherney Boston Committee On Public Lighting Cheney Lowell Messrs. Collins Avon and Carey Haverhill Messrs. Bemis Foxboro James M. Curley Roxbury Committee On Cities Curley

City Associates deny role in Bowdoin Square purchase

Announcement on behalf of the City Associates states they had nothing to do with the Bowdoin Square property purchase tied to the Shaw estate. Sixty to seventy five percent of the Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham income bonds have assented to the offer of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railway Company as advertised by Nathaniel Sayer and Charles Arriam dated February 26, 142. The deposit period under the offer expires on April 1.

City Associates Bowdoin Square Shaw Kansas City, Memphis & Birringham Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railway Company Nathaniel Sayer Charles Arriam

Twin Sisters Pensioners of Civil War Celebrate 86th Birthday

Haverhill March 27 Mrs Fidelia M Barrows and Mrs Susan R Barrows twin sisters celebrated their 86th birthday Wednesday at the granddaughter’s home Mrs N S Osgood on Vine street. The informal dinner honored two women who were born in Camden Missouri and each draw a Civil War pension after losing a son.

Haverhill Fidelia M. Barrows Susan R. Barrows N. S. Osgood Vine Street Camden

Jerry Watson A Sick Man A Tuberculosis Arm Operation

Former representative Jerry Watson is gravely ill and faces a serious operation for tuberculosis of his left arm. An eminent surgeon says life would be in danger within a year or two without the procedure. Watson plans to enter Massachusetts General Hospital soon, weather permitting a vacancy. A past fall on the arm, once dismissed, now threatens his health.

United States Globe National Bank Montana Ore Purchasing Company Montana Bingham Curb Stock Exchange Congress Street Milk Street HEATH Jerry’’ Watson Watson Massachusetts General Hospital

Trial update on Major Waller court martial at Manila

Testimony from native scout Smoke describes a planned murder plot against Major Waller and Lieutenant Williams within the Samar expedition. General Smith reports a three hour talk with insurgent leader Guevarra, who agrees to surrender his force and 260 serviceable rifles on April 16, while expressing readiness and resolve.

Manila L. J. T. Waller Marine Corps Samar Island Smoke Waller Williams Smith Samar Guevarra Lukban

Low Rates to the Pacific Coast Delivers March-April Fares

The Daily advertises low round trip rates of 33 dollars for Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Sacramento Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver and other Pacific Northwest and British Columbia points during March and April. Inquiries and tickets offered by Northwestern Line at 368 Washington Street Boston.

Pacific Coast Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Sacramento Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver California Oregon Washington British Columbia Washington Street Boston

Centre Street Widening Hearing in West Roxbury

West Roxbury residents push for five cent fares and fast transit. A hearing is set today at 11 o clock in Room 35 Old Court House on widening Centre street from Walter to Spring to 100 feet. Proponents say widening enables Boston Elevated tracks and rapid transit to the upper end. Judge Henry Austin leads the committee backing the fare reduction.

West Roxbury Old Court House Centre Street Walter Spring Streets Boston Elevated Company Henry Austin

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