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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1902

Page

8

Prices Move of Another Peg In New York Stock Market

The New York market was strong and broad though not highly active. News of a coal strike settlement arrived late and did little to move prices. Amalgamated led copper stocks with a high of 70 5 8 and close at 70 1 8, while Canadian Pacific surged in activity. United Fruit, Dominion Iron and Steel, and other names advanced amid varied trading. Officials discussed copper supply, demand, and potential price rises toward 14 cents, with exports and production data anchoring the market.

New York Boston Commission Amalgamated Canadian Pacific Lake Copper Standard Oil Copper Range Consolidated Shannon Atlantic Dominion Iron and Steel Dominion Coal United Fruit Mass Electric New Haven Dulness Rutland Pere Merquette Telephone Canada London Wall Street Onc American Metal Company Germany Amalgamated Copper Company Amalgamated Copper Houghton, Mich Tamarack Osceola Isle Royale Kearsarge Anaconda Copper Mining Company Corbett’s Herald Company of Providence Parrot Butte Green Mountain Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Canada Southern Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago & Alton Chicago Ind & Louis Chicago &East Tilmois Chicago & Great Western Eee & Eee Chicago Ter & Trans St Louis Colorado Southern Se Delaware & Hudson. Ay Denver Rio Grande Erie Great Northern Hocking Valley Illinois Central Iowa Central Kansas City Southern Lake Erie & Western Toulaville Missouri Pacific New York Central Norfolk & Western Ontario & Western Pennsylvania Eester Eading Ee Ee Kate St Louis & San Fran Iin St Louis Southwestern St Paul Southern Pacific Southern Pen Eter Ari Lo Pref Texas & Pacl E. Ene IM Rae. Ae Touls . Wert Do P . Ee Bet Union Pacific O Press Cress American Am Car & Foundry Iin Gmelting Anaconda Mining Co Brooklyn Rapid Traint Colorado Fuel & Iron Consolidated Gas General Electric Hocking Coal National Biscuit A Republic Steel Tennessee Coal & Tron Western Union

San Antonio Crowther Railroad And Pipe Line Charter Granted

King-Crowther Corporation directors, after a 10 day San Antonio conference, applied for a charter to build the San Antonio and Crowther railroad from San Antonio to the new oil city Crowther, 60 miles southwest. Half the construction funds are subscribed and trains may run by October 1. A charter was also granted for the King-Crowther Pipe Line Company to lay pipelines to tide water and other profitable points.

Austin Tex King-Crowther Corporation San Antonio Crowther San Antonio & Crowther Railroad King-Crowther Pipe Line Company King-Crowther

Crowther treasury stock to be sold at once

Conservative investors are urged to seize the opportunity to buy Crowther treasury stock now. With more than 60,000 shares available and the current price, the issue promises potential gains and a strong investment prospect.

Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars Tender Reception at Hotel Somerset

The Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars hosted a reception for general officers delegates and members at Hotel Somerset with many ladies in elegant attire. Officers were elected in Faneuil Hall naming F J De Peyster as Governor General and Howland Pell as Vice Governor General. key attendees included Barrett Wendell Jerome Jones Bishop Lawrence and Admiral Belknap. Delegates toured the Sargent estate in Brookline after a Governor Crane visit.

Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars Hotel Somerset Society of Colonial Wars Massachusetts Society F. J. de Peyster New York C. G. Saunders Barrett Wendell F. J. Stimson Jerome Jones Bishop Lawrence Francis Appleton N. J. Rust Belknap William Lee Crane Society Faneuil Hall Howland Pell S. V. Hoffman W. B. Seaman E H. Shippen 8. Morris G. H. McKenzie G. E B. Stevens William Lawrence W. M. Francis T. S. Woolsey Suydam Rhinelander Sargent Brookline Hotel Somerset

Woollen Company Wins Suit in New Bedford Court

The American Woollen Company defeated Walter J. D. Bullock in Superior Court. The jury, directed by the court, returned a verdict for the defendant. The full bench of the Supreme Court will be asked to rule on several points of law involved.

New Bedford The American Woollen Company Walter J. D. Bullock Supreme Court

Melrose Board of Trade Dinner Highlights Speaker

The Melrose Board of Trade held its third annual banquet in the Y M C A Hall with President E S Small presiding. C Howard Walker of Boston spoke on opportunities for municipal improvements in Melrose.

Melrose Board OF Trade Melrose E. S. Small C. Howard Walker Boston

Thompson Square Station to Open This Morning

The Boston Elevator Railway Company announces Thompson Square station will open this morning, now ready for business after delays. Aimed at easing Charles Town riders, the new station mirrors the lavish interior and similar exterior styling of nearby stops amid reduced surface car service.

Thompson Square Boston Elevator Railway Company

Painters Nearly Drown Maiden In Fall At House

Albert Welsh and Joseph A Willett painters were nearly drowned after a staging hook slipped causing a fall into a small creek while painting a house. They were rescued and taken to their homes after doctors assessed internal injuries.

Maiden Albert Welsh Joseph A. Willett Highland Court

Boer War May Be Over Circuits Hint Peace Return

Bennet Burleigh, Pretoria correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, cables London that he is about to return home. The Telegraph reads this as a signal that peace has been arranged in South Africa, noting censorship prevented direct dispatches to his paper.

London Bennet Burleigh Pretoria Daily Telegraph the Telegraph South Africa

Knox rules Porto Rican goods may enter duty free

Attorney General Knox decides that all Porto Rican origin articles exported after the Foraker act may be imported into the United States without duty. The ruling covers a Boston firm’s 1901 shipment of molasses to Nova Scotia, now treated as imported, confirming duty free status upon entry.

Washington Knox Porto Rico United States Boston Nova Scotia

Two Charged With Theft In Department Store Larcenies

Bernard Corbett aged 18 of Norwood was arrested by Officer Putnam for stealing $0 from the department store cash drawer where he worked. Reynald D. Lidstone aged 21 of 19 Myrtle street was arrested for stealing $10 from the firm's safe. Police say no connection between the two cases and coincidence in arrests.

Bernard Corbett Norwood Putnam Division 2 Reynald D. Lidstone Myrtle Street

Dramatic Disturbance at Gospel Meeting In Dover Street

James Dolan caused a scene at a mission gathering on 64A Dover Street last night. He claimed to be three years old to Lieutenant Garland and refused housing, then swore at the service and began smashing furniture. Police took him to the station after officers intervened. a bottle of rum was found on him.

James Dolan Garland Dover Street Dolan

School Graduation Dates Set Across City Highs

Graduation exercises begin June 21 in city schools with a detailed list by the School Board. High and grammar schools schedule ceremonies from June 20 to June 28, naming numerous institutions and specific times for each graduation.

Normal Boston Latin Brighton High Charlestown High Dorchester High East Boston High English High Girls’ High Roxbury High South Boston High West Roxbury High

Sailor Michael Linskey Injured on Atlantic Avenue

Michael Linskey, 61, a sailor aboard the schooner Sarah C. Waff, was rushed to City Hospital yesterday afternoon with a broken thigh after being knocked down by a trip on Atlantic avenue at about 4 o clock. He attributed the fall to an accidental trip.

Michael Linskey Sarah C. Waff Atlantic Avenue

Dougherty and Goodman Boxed To A 15 Round Draw

Danny Dougherty of Philadelphia boxed Iz1a Goodman of this city to a draw after 15 rounds at the Criterion Athletic Club. The contest impressed as scientific and fast, Dougherty using clever speed while Goodman pressed. Beverly Kid defeated George Dart in one round, Billy Ryan beat Jim Warner in one round, and John Sheehan drew with Paddy McKenna after six brisk rounds.

Danny” Dougherty Philadelphia Iz1a Goodman Criterion Athletic Club Dougherty Beverly Kid George Dart Billy Ryan Jim Warner John Sheehan Paddy McKenna B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Women golfers contest for May cup at Newton Golf Club

The third round of Newtons women's May cup tournament concluded this afternoon at the Newton Golf Club. Mrs. A. B. Cobb led with 3 points, followed by Miss Margaret Cobb with 2 and Mrs. A. T. Clark with 1. Mrs. Cobb also won the golf ball sweepstakes with a gross 101.

Newton Newton Golf Club A. B. Cobb Margaret Cobb A. T. Clark

Mixed foursomes stroke win at Oakley Country Club

At Oakley Country Club on a May afternoon a handicap mixed foursomes stroke event crowned Miss F. Osgood and P. Hubbar champions with a net score of 93.

Watertown Oakley Country Club

Woman’s handicap stroke win at Newton links

Newton May 21 A women’s handicap stroke competition played nine holes on the Newton Centre Golf Club course. Mrs. W. B. Merrill won with a net score of 4 percent.

Newton Newton Entre W. B. Merrill

Tammany Names Triumvirate To Lead New York City Hall

Charles F. Murphy Daniel T. McMahon and Louis F. Haffen chosen to head Tammany Hall after a secret session. They replace Lewis Nixon who resigned and reportedly vote to abolish the finance committee.

Charles F. Murphy Daniel T. McMahon Louis F. Haffen New York Tammany Hal Croker Forces Charlies F. Murphy Bronx Lewis Nixon

Welcome to the Gaulois Annapolis May 21 Monuments ceremony prep

Representatives of the French republic arrived aboard the battleship Gaulois in Annapolis Roads to participate in unveiling the Rochambeau monument in Washington. U S commissioners Colonel Theodore F. Bingham, HW Pierce, and Commander B R Rodgers joined French officials for a welcome ceremony aboard the Dolphin and on Gaulois with Admiral Fournier and General Brugere. Assistant Secretary Pierce and General Brugere gave brief cordial responses.

Annapolis Washington Annapolis Roads United States Theodore F. Bingham J. Pierce B. R. Rodgers Olympia Alabama Kearsarge Brugere Admiral Fournier H. H. D. Pierce General Brugere Pierce

Le Carbet Destroyed in Martinique Fire Disaster

A Times despatch from Fort de France reports Le Carbet on Martinique’s west coast was destroyed by a jet of fire. Troops detached on a special mission to the town are feared safe but unconfirmed.

London The Times Fort de France Martinique le Carbet

Fire At Faneuil Watch and Spool Company Brighton

A blaze at 10 54 last night struck the Faneuil Watch and Spool Company storehouse on Brooks street Brighton. Flames damaged the building at one corner and ruined stock valued around 2500 dollars, with total losses estimated near 4500 dollars including the storehouse.

Faneuil Watch and Spool Company Brooks Street Brighton

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