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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1909
Page
12
The past week centered on the Steel Corporation quarterly report, dividends, and a projected 5 to 6 percent earnings trend for the common stock. Copper prospects look brighter with reduced market fears and robust electric and industrial expansion expected to lift prices and stocks in the coming year.
John B. Charlesworth issues a call signed by 50 free thinkers for a November 14 meeting in St. Louis to study the religion propounded by Dr. Charles W. Eliot and Professor Ernst Haeckel of Jena Germany for American free thinkers.
A large First National Copper holder presents a cautionary notice to stockholders. He warns against selling in the next thirty days unless at least double the present price and states no personal trading interest. He pledges to disclose all information affecting the company’s value when it arises.
The Barretto sisters Anita and Gertie, two Spanish dancers in Three Twins at the Boston Theatre, captivated patrons with their beauty and mystery of nationality. Born in Seville they escaped school in London and pursued stage training in Italy Paris and New York before joining the current company.
Campaign for awakening religious zeal among Boston and suburban church members opens at noon in Tremont Temple. Daily noon services run through November with Rev. Dr. George F. Pentecost leading and Everett R. Naftzger directing singing. Evening meetings planned in Brookline Malden and Roxbury.
A photograph of a woman missing her head was taken in the shopping district on Temple Place at 11 oclock Saturday. A $5 reward is offered for the woman to identify herself by visiting the City Editor's room at the Post between 3 and 5 pm in the same costume.
The Massachusetts Prison Association was commended by Rev. Fred B. Fisher at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Prison Sunday was observed in Boston churches with addresses and prayers. The Rev. E. B. Barber resigned as pastor of the Universalist Church of North Orange to take a Rumford Falls assignment.
A 1909 verse by Walt Mason imagines weary workers who look forward to reunion after death. The speaker recalls friends lost to time and notes daily duties like paying the butcher, yet believes they will be welcomed ashore by those already departed when the grind ends.
The Boston Gaelic School Society at Franklin School 1151 Washington St hosts a Hallowe en party in St Stephen's Hall Wells Memorial Tonight. The program features dancing and plays from Irish festival traditions led by organizers Mrs M E Curley Miss B Carr and others.
Readable financial calendar listing numerous stocks bonds and dividends with varied percentages and prices for American Glue Campbell Cambridge Electric Light Central of New Jersey Commonwealth Edison Edison Boston Brockton etc. Includes utilities railroads mining and manufacturing firms with common and preferred shares and several bonds.
Roy Spybuck 19, Indian football player for Haskell School second eleven, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City at 3 30 p m from injuries in a Buckner Missouri game. He dived into a pile and fell on his head after a ball carrier was tackled. he remained unconscious and was treated on site before transfer to hospital. He is survived by his father Henry Spybuck of Wyandotte Oklahoma.
Captain Hamilton Fish Jr of Harvard football visited West Point to express personal sympathy and that of his team for the Military Academy's loss from cadet Byrne's death. It was noted this is the first cadet death on the reservation since 1891.
Princeton officials expressed deep shock at the death of Cadet Byrne at West Point. Professor Howard McClenahan said Princeton athletics remain unaffected in football, offering condolences to Byrne's family and West Point cadets.
President Faunce of Brown calls for changes to football safety after a fatal Harvard West Point game accident. He argues for removing brutality while keeping the sport, noting Brown had only two serious injuries in seven years and that risk remains a concern. He compares to riding horses, which isn't abolished.
Harvard Athletic Association graduate treasurer William F. Garcelon says the cause of the mishap is unclear as players collide in an ordinary play. He stresses the accident was unfortunate but not the fault of any Harvard team member.
Frederick D. Huntington, substitute left end, says he could not see how the Byrne injury occurred and calls it purely accidental. He believes the matter should pass quietly and that everyone regrets it deeply.
Monday features Baldwin, Riley, Burdock, Shevlin, Furey and Foley with McDougall versus Rothwell plus Morris versus Sullivan. Tuesday lists Langford, Kliondike, Nelson, Lezotte, Mantell, West, Myers, Limerick and Stinger plus Bonner in Boston and Allentown bouts. Wednesday covers B A A amateur prelims and Saturday finals at the National A C in Philadelphia.
Boston fans witness a top bout as Packey McFarland faces Cyclone Johnny Thompson in Kansas City refereed by Jack McGuigan. Local action centers on South Boston’s opening of the National A C, with Matty Baldwin vs Willie Riley headlining a strong card.
Princeton headlines report Frantz, the Tigers end, withdrew with a jaw injury and will miss the rest of the season. Coaches say the team is hopeful for Dartmouth and Yale matchups despite the setback.
The Amateur Boston Pin League begins its season this week with games on Tuesday featuring Winthrop Yacht at Newtowne and Calumet at Central. On Wednesday Arlington Boat plays at B A A Dudley with Dudley at Colonial.
The Commercial League schedules two games for Monday and two for Tuesday. On Monday Boston Post faces Beacon and Emerson meets Tremont. Tuesday features Federal against Roslindale and Fanelli versus North Shore.
Albany reported that State Comptroller Charles H. Gaus died early today at a hunting lodge in the Bourbinnais Kiamika Club preserve in the Lorentian Mountains of Quebec Canada. The death occurred during a hunting trip with details unavailable.
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