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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1902

Page

8

Market Review Sees Shakedown Waves In Stock Markets

The piece describes a week of market tension with overvalued stocks, a planned readjustment by banks, and renewed support for solid names. It notes a strong local outlook for United States Oil and hints at potential gains in United Fruit, Massachusetts Electric, and United Copper amid an overall cautious tone.

Stock Exchange Webb- Meyer Syndicate United States Heinze Amalgamated United Copper New York United Fruit Massachusetts Electric Common Tennessee Coal and Iron American Locomotive New York Central American Atchison and Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel Union Pacific Reading Manhattan Railway Baltimore & Ohio and Erie Chicago & Alton Erie Metropolitan Street Railway Southern Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio and Ontario & Western Reading and Missouri Pacific Norfolk & Western Ama Ated Copper Southern Railway Louisville & Nashville American Sugar Refining Rock Island Pennsylvania Railroad Boston United States Oil Inecees Calumet & Hecla Rutland Preferred New Haven Dominion Coal Arcadian Boston Elevated Adventure Centennial Mohawk Bingham Mass Mining Parrot Trinity Utah Osceola American Agricultural Chemical Dominion Iron and Steel Copper Range Old Dominion United States Mining Heath

Duggleby Leaves Phillies for National League Club

Pitcher Duggleby announced he departed the Philadelphia American League team and will join the local National League club, planning to leave in the morning with the manager.

Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Penn Duggleby

McGraw suspended five days after Baltimore incident

Chicago news reports John J. McGraw manager of the American League team suspended for five days by President Johnson following the Baltimore row that injured a policeman. Detroit catcher Buelow also suspended five days for an offense at St Louis during the same episode.

Chicago John J. McGraw Johnson McGraw Baltimore Buelow Detroit St. Louis

Death of Syracuse Team Manager From Electric Grand Stand Accident

George Schultz, manager of the Erminie baseball team, was killed at Athletic Field in Syracuse when he touched a grand stand screen charged by crossed electric wires. The incident occurred on May 4 in the Syracuse City Baseball season.

Syracuse N. Y George Schultz Erminie Athletic Field

King to Receive Meyer in Rome for clemency gesture

May 4 in Rome the King will receive United States ambassador George von L. Meyer who will convey U S thanks for the monarch’s clemency in freeing officers of the cruiser Chicago recently arrested and imprisoned at Venice.

Rome George von L. Meyer United States Tomorow Mr. Meyer Chicago Venice

Dominican capital Surrenders as President Flees

Reports from Jacmel Haiti say Santo Domingo the capital of the Dominican Republic surrendered yesterday to insurgent forces. President Jiminez is said to have taken refuge in the French consulate as telegraphic communication remains cut and news comes with difficulty.

Barto Domingo Jacmel Haiti Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Jiminez

Levy Ritter Held Up by White Robed Dentist

A near midnight incident at Lagrange Street station ends with Lt. Ritter unhurt after a gunman in white robes robs him of attention and is subdued by officers. The dentist from Tremont Street, alleged to have used knockout drops, is taken for sanity evaluation at the Tombs.

Ritter Division 4 Lagrange Street Tremont Street Station 4 Cemand Wiliams Jelly

Legislative Smoke Investigators Return to Abate Nuisance

The city legislative committee on cities returned from New York after a trip by 11 members who paid their own expenses. They found New York not free from smoke but reasonably clean and concluded that introducing patent devices for coal furnaces in Boston could curb the nuisance. The group plans to push the New York law as a model for local legislation.

Legislative Committee On New York Committee On Boston Rose Beecham Thousan Thomas Beecham St. Palens Ens Canal &T

President hosts four-hour Philippines talks at White House

President conferred for four hours with Secretary Root and Governor Taft on Philippine affairs. Root and Miss Root and Taft dined at the White House and remained until 11:30 PM. Root declined to say if new instructions were given to General Chaffee.

Washington Root Taft Philippines Miss Root White House Chaffee

Board of inquiry probes Gardener allegations in Lucana province

In Tayabas, Manila, a board of inquiry led by Colonel Theodore J. Wint is examining charges by Major Cornelius Gardener, governor of Lucana. Several witnesses remain. Major Edwin F. Glenn heads to Catbalogan for court martial. Brigadier General Frederick D. Grant to preside. Lieutenant Cook to be tried by the same court as Waller and Day.

Manila Lucana Tayabas Cornelius Gardener Theodore J. Wint Sixth Cavalry Gardener Edwin F. Glenn Fifthnfantry Catbalogan Samar Frederick D. Grant Lieutenant Cook Scouts Waller Lieutenant Day Marines Glenn

Roosevelt Congratulates Chaffee on Manila Victory

President Theodore Roosevelt sends a May 4 1902 telegram from Washington DC to General Chaffee in Manila praising his army for courage and fidelity that carried the flag to victory. He also thanks General Davis and Colonel Baldwin and honors the fallen and the survivors who remained faithful to the country.

Washington Chaffee Washington, D. C Manila Davis Baldwin

Army Losses Reported in Fort Engagement

May 4 The American loss at Mantla includes Lieutenant Bonvars of the Twenty seventh Infantry killed and Captain Moore mortally wounded. Surgeon Porter Lieutenant Henry S Wagner and Lieutenant Joss man all of the Twenty seventh or Fourteenth Infantry suffer severe wounds.

Mantla Bonvars Twenty-seventh Infantry Moore Porter Henrys. Wagner Fourteenth Infantry Jossman

Kentucky Derby Winner May Never Race Again

Louisville report details Alan-a-Dale, the Kentucky Derby winner, possibly ruined for racing. A tendon gave way in the colt's foreleg while attempting to protect his left knee, which has troubled him previously, leaving his racing future uncertain.

Louisville Alan-a-Dale

Fire destroys 300 cottages at Felts Mills camp meeting

Watertown New York May 4 the Riverside Campmeeting Association of the Methodist Church loses the tabernacle two chapels and 300 cottages at Felts Mills ten miles from Watertown after a six hour fire. The tabernacle seating 10000 was wrecked and the total loss is estimated at thousands of dollars.

Methodist Camp Meeting Association Watertown WN. Y Riverside Campmeeting Association Methodist Church Felts Mills Tabernacle

Fall River Girl May Die of Peculiar Trolley Accident

Miss Margaret Rourke an 18 year old girl from Fall River suffered internal injuries when a trolley pole fell onto the street after a trolley spring broke as the streetcar passed at a corner. Doctors fear the injuries may prove fatal.

Fall River Margaret Rourke

Englishmen Gather to Challenge Tobacco Trust in U S

Three Imperial Tobacco Company figures W R Clarke J D Player and E H M Gunn travel aboard the Cunard steamer Saxonia from Queenstown to New York. They plan to manufacture tobacco and confront J B Duke, head of American Tobacco, by mobilizing opposition to trade combinations in the United States and Canada.

London Cunard Line Saxonia Queenstown New York Imperial Tobacco Company W. R. Clarke Liverpool J. D. Player Nottingham E. H. M. Gunn Bristol United States J. B. Duke American Tobacco Company Canada

Two Killed In Train Collision Near Rockwood

Two Italian immigrants died and 45 people were injured in a head on collision between an immigrant train and a fast freight near Rockwood on the Connellsville division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. A newsboy and another Italian immigrant were among the injured, with two fatalities likely to be confirmed.

Connellsville Penn Rockwood Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Reverend MacFadden Silent at Chelsea Church

The Rev. Robert MacFadden, pastor of the Central Congregational Church in Chelsea, conducted Sunday services as usual with a large congregation present. A church meeting Friday night passed a vote requesting his withdrawal amid ongoing trouble within the church.

Robert MacFadden Central Congregational Church Chelsea MacFadden Mr. MacFadden

Unclear Resignation Led to Pastor’s Silence

The article notes a resignation with an expected reply from the pastor, but Rev. Mr. MacFadden gave no reference to the matter. The report focuses on the absence of a response rather than the resignation details.

Mr. MacFadden

Hurley in Cambridge Lecture Caps City Fight for Mayoral Seat

Mayor John F. Hurley of Salem spoke in Institute Hall Cambridge on his political rise. Divison 15, A. O. H. organized the event to aid the Sacred Heart School East Cambridge. Mayor McNamee introduced Hurley, who recalled battles with rival elites and press and praised Cambridge audiences. A concert followed the talk.

Institute Hall John F. Hurley Salem Divison 15 School of the Sacred Heart East Cambridge McNamee Cambridge Hurley Boston Post Beverly Times

Most and McQueen Arrested as New York Anarchist Rally Turns Riot

About five thousand people gathered at a Broome Street hall to bid farewell to Johann Most. Detectives arrested Most and William McQueen during a German speech, prompting a riot that required police reserves to control the crowd.

New York Broome Street Johann Most Herr Most William McQueen Most McQueen

Cableton man stabbed in brewery quarrel improves

The Cableton, N. S. worker stabbed Friday in a South Boston brewery row has improved. Initial fears of a severely wounded right lung eased as doctors report only a scratch to the lung and expect recovery.

Cableton, N. S South Boston

City of Haverhill Launch In East Boston Set For Tomorrow

The City of Haverhill, a 400 ton screw passenger freight steamer, will be launched from Atlantic Works in East Boston tomorrow morning at high water for the Boston Haverhill line. Built by Richard Keough, the vessel measures 136 feet long with a 36 foot beam and 11 feet depth, and will carry 500 passengers once ready for business on June 15. Captain George F. Woodman will command with backing from Henry B. Little, George W. Piper, John B. McCusker, and others.

Atlantic Works East Boston Boston Haverhill City of Haverhill Richard Keough Army Bertelaen & Petersen Henry B. Little George W. Piper John BE. McCusker George F. Woodman

Waterfront Notes On Steamers And Harbor Activity

The Dominion-Atlantic Prince George arrives from Yarmouth for annual overhaul at Atlantic Works to begin duties on the Long Wharf to Yarmouth route. Captain McKinnon, with Captain Kinney of Prince Arthur, oversees tuning at Long Wharf. The Prince Edward nears spring cleaning completion as other fleet steamers idle in port.

Dominion-Atlantic Line Prince George Yarmouth McKinnon Atlantic Works Long Wharf Kinney Prince Arthur Prince Edward Game Company Boston Porter Stoddard Gloucester James A. Garfield United States T Wharf Frances Whalen Lucy E Mortis H. Perry Almeida Thomas Brunda Bangor Rockland Lewis Wharf Amos J. Cummings Congress Clara Clarita King Philip Isaak Walton James Howes Storm King New York Washington Erskine M. Phelps Sewall Norfolk San Francisco Harry Westring Varuna Malcolm Forbes Naushon Harry

May 5 Shipping News Miniature Almanago

Reading of shipping news with arrivals, sailings, and cargo routes. Lists multiple steamers, vessels and destinations from Boston, Gloucester, Portland, and other ports with cargoes, passengers, and pilots noted. wind northeast, fresh, daylight hours given.

Andover Beats Dartmouth and Amherst in Varsity Games

Andover posted an 11 to 5 win over Dartmouth and a 4 to 2 victory against Amherst this season. The Tigers defeated the school boys 5 to 1 in a tough match. Clarkson will join Harvard in the box.

Andover Dartmouth Amherst Tigers Clarkson Harvard

Reception to P G Mullaney in Dorchester on Linden Street

Dorchester resident P G Mullaney recently retired from business hosted a reception at his Linden Street home. Guests included Ex-Senator Baldwin and Ex-Representative McIsaacs plus Rep Timothy Sullivan and others. Speeches by Sullivan of Natick and William McNary highlighted the event as Mullaney plans a Europe trip and a future bride upon return.

P. G. Mullaney Dorchester Linden Street Mullaney Europe Bex Sullivan Natick William McNary Democratic State Committee Philip McMorrow Daniel C. McIsaacs P. J. Piznan Fred 8. Gore William H. Dinsmore Harvard Baldwin South Boston Daniel McIisaacs John Francis Thomas Connolly Parker House P. J. Mulley Mulley Timothy Sullivan Winnifred Mullaney P. J. Corcoran Kelley Daniel 3. Sullivan John J. Flatley Harold Hinclay

Denial by Dr Webb on Meyer stock affair

Dr W Seward Webb issued a statement via secretary denying any interest in the Meyer dealings and disavowing involvement with the Webb Meyer syndicate. He said he cannot account for his name being used and called the coverage unfounded and disgusting. He left Shelburne on his private car for New York.

New York the Tribune Burlington, Vt W. Seward Webb Shelburne Webb-Meyer Meyer

Dean Terrett Dead at Clifton New York

Dean William Rogers Terrett, D D, Hamilton College dean of American history and constitutional law, died in Clifton New York. Born July 19 149 in New York City he graduated from Williams College 1871 and Princeton Theological Seminary 1874. He served as pastor in Amenia New York Dalton Massachusetts and Saratoga Springs before joining Hamilton in 1889.

Malden Church Marks 11th Anniversary of Private Chapel

The Rev. Mrs. Re. M. Bruce, Malden's only woman minister, celebrated the 11th anniversary of her private chapel with a 5 PM Sunday service attended by overflow crowds. The ceremony included a prayer service and an anniversary sermon in the chapel seating about 150.

Malden RE. M. Bruce

Daly Industrial Home Benefit Garden Party Planned

The Daly Industrial Home at Pope's Hill Dorchester will host a garden party on June 21 after a meeting of about 100 supporters. Hon Herbert Carruth was chosen chairman and Richard Lynch secretary. another meeting is set for May 1.

Daly Pope’s Hill Dorchester Society of Men Herbert & Carruth Richard Lynch

Steamship Schedules for Bangor Portland and International Divisions

Timetables for Eastern Steamship lines from Bangor and Portland divisions. Daily departures from Pier 368 Atlantic Ave Boston and India Wharf for Rockland Camden Belfast Bucksport Winterport Hampden Bangor Stonington Bar Harbor and more. International division details include Portland Eastport Lubec Calais St John and Bath Gardiner Augusta connections.

Atlantic Avenue Boston Rockland Camden Belfast Bucksport Winterport Hampden Bangor Stonington West Harbor East Harbor Seal Harbor Bar Harbor Benger India Wharf Portland Interior Enstport Lubec Calais St. John Eastport Union Wharf Bath Richmond Gardiner Hallowell Augusta Boothbay Boothbay Harbor Tee Arder Portland Divisione Portlanvision Wharf C. KF. Laechler International Division Sombre Kehnebet Union Aynes Kennebec Calvin Austin Atlantic Ave

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