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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1902

Page

6

Market Review and Outlook on Coal Strike and Copper

The piece notes the coal strike as the main drag on a bull market with some workers returning to work but settlement unlikely soon. If settled and crops stay fair, better prices for securities may follow. money should loosen, easing any renewed speculative demand. Local copper stocks could rise despite New York dulness, with easier credit helping a rally. Copper production export share rose four months in 1901, leaving little for home use as European demand absorbs most output, signaling tighter copper markets and higher prices ahead.

New York Europe

Pentecost Sunday Observed at Cathedral Church

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross marked Pentecost Sunday with a 10 o'clock Pontifical High Mass celebrated by Most Rev Archbishop Williams. Father Nicholas Walsh aided, two St Johns Seminary seminarians served, and Fathers Mullen and Doty were deacons. Father McCoy preached on Pentecost. The day featured a solemn vespers and a special musical program.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Archbishop Williams Williams Nicholas Walsh St. John

Owl Cycle Club Run Seventy Finish Acton Route

Seventy riders entered the Owl Cycle Club half century run to Acton and back yesterday with a large finish list. Notable finishers include E Didware J Powell W Bean G W Harris EB Avorn B Blake Charles Blake and many others.

Owl Cycle Club Acton E. Didware J. Powell W. Bean G. W. Harris EB. Avorn B.B. Blake Charles Blake W. Ansell J. Fitzgerald D. Gray H. Goodwin J. H. Ramsey H. Leslie W. Shoals H. Davison H. Shoals C. Parker Walton

Country Club Races Set Three Day Meet

Promising turf action awaits as the Country Club hosts racing on June 14 16 and 17 The final closing May 15 brought 324 entries a record including the top steeplechasers from the United States and Canada.

United States Canada

Race Problem Discussed in Boston Pulpit and Platform

Boston reports detail discussions yesterday on uplifting the negro and equal rights. Mrs. William Scott of Missouri led a mass meeting at Ebenezer Baptist Church with delegates from 60 colored organizations. Rev A C Dixon at Ruggles Street Baptist Church framed the issue as national, political, and educational, noting past blunders and the need for broader enfranchisement and literacy.

Boston South Ebenezer Baptist Church Springfield Street William Scott Missouri T. J. Montague A. H. Grimke Scott Shaw Singers Shaw University Raleigh, N. C Dr. Dixon Ruggles Street Baptist Church A. C. Dixon New England

Bishop Hamilton Preaches Dedication Sermon at Baker Memorial Church

A large Baker Memorial Church dedication drew Rev William T Perrin and Rev Joel M Leonard to the morning and afternoon services. Leonard praised mortgage payoff progress and thanked the heirs of Major Chadwick while Bishop John W Hamilton delivered the sermon urging Christianity to prevail worldwide and citing Protestant England Germany and America.

Hamilton Baker Memorial Church William T. Perrin Joel M. Leonard Major Chadwick Leonard John W. Hamilton California Europe Monte Carlo Monaco Rome God Paul

Kneeland Pleads for Veto of Anti Blue Laws Bill

The Rev M D Kneeland urged Roxbury Congregation to protest House bill 1368 seeking to limit Sunday sales to drug stores. He urged Governor Crane to veto or modify the bill, warning against broad Sunday restrictions while advocating a new pragmatism in Sabbath observance.

M. D. Kneeland Roxbury Presbyterian Church House Hill Crane Kneeland Beacon Hill

Ideal Whist Club Officers Installed in East Boston

The Ideal Whist Club of East Boston installed its officers-elect last evening. Retiring secretary Benjamin Kufferman, who departs for the West soon, was presented with a diamond ring by fellow members.

Ideal Whist Club Boston Benjamin Kufferman West

Sermons at Boston Churches Tie Martinique Disaster to Morality

The Rev William T McElveen and others denounce the Martinique tragedy as neither world ender nor divine punishment. They urge scientific insight and moral reflection, noting volcanic warnings and solidarity of humanity. Sermons cover West Indies life, Catholic and Protestant history, and calls to escape to Christ amid catastrophe.

William T. McElveen Martinique Shawimnut Congregational Church McElveen Jaggar Harvard Mt. Vesuvius Vollcano Christ Church Dorchester H. Astley Parris West Indies St. Pierre Franklin Hamilton First Methodist Church Walter Calley Tabernacle Baptist Church Bowdoin Square Calley

Reverend Hershey Denounces Philippine Atrocities in Sermon

The Rev Dr Scott F Hershey at First Presbyterian Church denounces atrocities in the Philippines calling the natives tortured and killed as barbarous while affirming no partisan church stance. He claims to possess a letter supporting his statements and urges investigation of the campaign.

Scott F. Hershey Philippines First Presbyterian Church Hershey Post

Seventh Chapter of Pulpit Novel Read at Tremont Street Church

Rev Charles B Davis read chapter seven of his religious novel Paul Leonard's Sacrifice last night drawing larger crowds each Sunday. The tale explores suffering linked to goodness and features a moving dialogue where Paul confronts a father who opposed his ministry offering five years of suffering as a test. The narrative promises further revelations as mysteries mount.

Tremont Street M. B Charles B. Davis Paul Leonard Paul

Drowning Accidents Reported Yesterday in Several Maine Towns

Two Campobello youths Arthur Porter and Henry Williams both 16 drowned when their sailboat was struck by a squall while en route to Lubec sardine factory work. In Willimantic a canoe overturn killed Edward Chute 30, and a 12 year old boy narrowly survived. Sabatis Francis of Point Pleasant Indian drowned after his canoe capsized. George Gaudette 12 drowned in Cushing's Pond after a boat upset. Lorenzo Poole and Emily Poole helped rescue others. Near Neche North Dakota William Synington and four sons and a nephew were thrown from a boat by a sunken log collision. three sons drowned.

Lubec Campobello N. B Arthur Porter Henry Williams Porter Williams Willimiaintic Wilson Stream Edward Chute Wilson Eastport Sabatis Francis Point Pleasant Rockland George Gaudette Cushing's Pond Lorenzo Poole Gaudette Robert McIntosh Mr. Poole Emily Poole McIntosh Neche N. D William Synington Pembina River

Bishop Kenny consecrated at old cathedral with Cardinal Gibbons

In St Augustine on May 18 Bishop W J Kenny was consecrated at the ancient cathedral in a ceremony marked by the presence of Cardinal Gibbons officiating. The event reflected the solemn ritual typical of high church occasions.

ST. Augustine, Fla W. J. Kenny Cardinal Gibbons

Hobson Speaks in Chelsea for YMCA Building Fund

Over $8000 was raised at Lincoln Hall Chelsea for the YMCA building fund as Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson spoke on the association’s work and the drive to complete the building. Ernest L Mogge urged further pledges to reach the $45,000 goal with gifts from Judge Fitz and several local churches and individuals.

Chelsea Young Men’s Christian Association Building Fund Lincoln Hall Chelsea Richmond Pearson Hobson Merrimac Captain Hobson Young Men's Christian Association Ernest L. Mogge Frank B. Fitz Eustace Cy. Fitz Association Friend Arthur C. Stone Waldo E. Pratt First Baptist Church Central Congregational Church Womans’ Auxiliary Wasa Mitchell Ernest L. May

Veteran Shipbuilder Nickerson Dies in Medford At 89

William Jacob Nickerson longtime Mystic River shipbuilder and Medford resident of 80 George Street died early yesterday after months of illness. Born in Littlefield Maine, he was 89 years old. He helped build ships over six decades ago and remained a fixture of the local shipbuilding community.

William Jacob Nickerson Mystic River Medford George Street Littlefield

Day of gayety in Havana marks change of government

May 18 Havana observed a broad celebration of the government change with church services in the morning led by the archbishop and a festive afternoon. A Madrid exhibition of the Basque jaialai drew crowds, Governor-General Wood attended, and Havana lit up with colored globes, bands and two large masquerade balls drawing thousands.

Havana Christopher Columbus Spain Madrid Palma Wood

Cambridge Women Burned In Two Weekend Accidents

Two serious fires occurred in Cambridge over the weekend. Mrs. Hawkins of 4 Jordin Brock was severely burned when kerosene soaked clothing ignited during lamp lighting and remains at Cambridge Hospital. Mrs. Minnie Hoey of 107 Amory Street suffered a severe explosion while starting a kitchen fire and is listed on the dangerous list at the same hospital. Mrs. Hoey, 33 years old, is the wife of William J Hoey.

Cambridge Hawkins Jordin Brock Cambridge Hospital Minnie Hoey Amory Street Hoey

Thousands Visit Revere Beach on Sunny Day

Thousands flocked to Revere Beach as sunny skies and warm air sparked a beachy mood. Open cars on the Boston and Northern Street Railway and crowds on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn line ferried visitors, signaling what could be one of the busiest seasons yet.

Boston New York Bay Revere Beach Boston & Northern Street Railway

Along the Water Front A Busy East Boston Ferry Fleet

Superintendent Dennigan manages East Boston ferries as towboat men secure berths. Engineers Holloway and Pierce earn praise for skill on various vessels. Captains Chase Ritson and Folger shift posts. The echooner Gladiator returns with 30,000 pounds halibut. several steamers dock with fish and cargo. Notable arrivals include Roanoke on Pacific routes and the yacht Idalia preparing for summer service at Quincy.

Dennigan East Boston Ferries Joseph H. Holloway Tobe Chase Taunton Tacony Philadelphia Ritson Reading Pottsville Staples Coal Company Paoli Chase A. H. Folger Lockwood Boston Great Lakes Cleveland Atlantic John Smith Joseph P. Johnson Western Bank Dorothy Columbia Rose Standish Phelomena Manter William A. Morse Jennie Agnes James R. Clark Sarah C. Whorf Pierce Old Dominion Atlas Roanoke Chester Esquimault Seattle Chicago Pacific Coast Baltimore Alaska Cape Horn Eugene ‘Tompkins Idalia Quincy Treworgy Emery Chelsea Great River Nicaragua Admiral Dewey Long Wharf Jamaica Iberia Lewis Pier Baracoa Cuba Taurus Joseph Leiter Sherlock Highland Light Newport

Shipping News Miniature Almanac

Sun rises at 4 20 a m and sets at 7 02 p m with day length 14 42. Moon sets 2 47. High water 9 15 a m and 9 30 p m. Arrived ships include Cambroman Mendus Genoa Naples and Gibraltar with 23 saloon 42 second cabin and 1106 steerage to Richards Mills Co. weather reported fine.

Cambroman Mendus Genoa Naples Gibraltar Richards, Mills & Co Mancunia Wattley Great River Nic George D. Emery Prince George McKinnon Yarmouth N. C J. F. Masters Juniata Bond Baltimore Norfolk A. M. Graham Parthian Briggs Philadelphia B. Sampson Orion Smith Newport News City of

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