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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1902

Page

10

Market Holds in Check Amid Copper Stock Turbulence

Thursday evening trading showed heavy selling in Amalgamated, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, St. Paul, Missouri Pacific and Reading common. Amalgamated opened higher but closed weak as Quincys slid on unverified dividend rumors. Copper prices and mine economics spark debate on future supply and prices, with Amalgamated and Calumet & Hecla under pressure while others face possible price wars and reduced consumer benefits.

Wall Street Amalgamated Brooklyn Rapid Transit St. Paul Missouri Pacific Reading Common Lewissohn Brothers Boston Quincy Calumet Calumet & Hecla Boston & Montana Copper Range United Verde

Boston Stock Sales Highest and Lowest Prices Reported

Boston stock market figures show the day’s highest and lowest sales, with closing bid and asked prices stated for today. The report lists specific figures by security and notes market activity the same day in Boston.

Boston

Heiress Seeking Baron Von Danckelmann Plans Conferring Title

Baron Eberhard von Danckelmann of Moritz Mecklenberg seeks a 200000 fortune to crown a woman baroness with a $10000 fee paid to Captain Ladislaus de Pokorny. Mrs Langtry declined the proposal saying she would not become Baroness von Danckelmann. The broker, aided by Fitzgerald Lucius O'Brien, pursued English heiresses before the elder Danckelmann recalled him.

San Francisco San Francisco Chronicle Ladislaus de Pokorny London Eberhard von Danckelmann Moritz Mecklenburg Langtry Baron Danckelmann Captain Pokorny Fitzgerald Lucius O’brien Baroness von Danckelmann

War is kill and burn says General Young at Washington banquet

A Washington banquet at the Arlington Hotel honored foreign commercial delegations visiting for the New York Chamber of Commerce building dedication. Speakers included General S. M. B. Young, Secretary Shaw, and Postmaster General Payne, with diplomats and business leaders present. Young condemned war cruelties and defended American soldiers in the Philippines, while Shaw praised international commerce and its role in peace.

Washington Arlington Hotel America New York A. Barton Hepburn New York Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Cambon France Herbert Great Britain Prince Henry of Pless Count Quadt Hepburn M. B. Young Philippines General Young Young United States Samar China Pekin Shaw Chamber of Commerce Empire State

Her Choice Fred and Minnie Debate Suitor Size

Fred questions Minnie about marrying a man shorter than her. Minnie explains the choice between a small man with a big salary and a tall man with a small salary, revealing her pragmatic reasoning in a witty exchange.

Fred Minnie

Jogging Jake and Tired Tim Banter Featured by Philadelphia Record

A light exchange quotes Jogging Jake remarking a man looks gay after a bulldog bite and Tired Tim responding he would yield his seat to a lady, reflecting period humor in a Philadelphia Record item.

Jake Tim Philadelphia

Likely Child Mrs Slumkin Sparks A Family Quip

The Werthey baby is described as "the picture of her father" by Mrs Slumkin while Mr Slumkin jokes the child will later resemble her mother as a phonograph. The exchange portrays a light domestic moment with playful gendered humor.

Foreign visitors call on Hay at State Department

Secretary Hay received foreign guests from chamber of commerce groups including Prince Henry of Pless Count Raoul Chandon and Paris and Rheims delegates. He praised the New York Chamber of Commerce and affirmed the world shares its qualities of probity integrity and commercial honor.

Washington Navy New York Chamber of Commerce Hay State Department Prince Henry of Pless Albert K. Rollit M. P J. W. Laurie H. O Richards K. C James Dixon W. P. Wood Arthur Zorena F. Faithful Begg John Hume J. Y. Henderson Kenrich B. Murray Raoul Chandon W. Hugot Chamber of Commerce of Rheims Paris Joseph Guinet Lyons Chamber of Commerce Francis Kibal American Chamber of Commerce of Heckmann Berlin New York

I Need Money Raises and a Double Burden

A humorous exchange from the Ohio State Journal features a worker asking for a salary raise after learning his mother has remarried, creating a new financial burden. The employer recalls a recent raise given to help support the first mother, highlighting the comic tension of growing expenses.

Ohio State Journal

Composite Success Sidney Comic Dialogue

Rodney quips about living by his wits and others lack of wits in a brief Detroit Free Press dialogue item.

Sidney Rodney Detroit Free Press

'TIS BETTER SO Mae Ideals and Marriage Reflections

Mae and Ethel discuss marriage and ideals. They suggest no woman can marry her perfect partner, noting ideals rarely align with good results and acknowledging limitations in matching expectations. The exchange highlights practical view of love and choice.

Mae Ethel

Tonight's Democratic caucuses feature numerous ward contests

The Democratic caucuses will be held tonight with many ward contests for aldermen across the city. Candidates include Francis Lally Michael J Leary James F Nolan John L Kelly Edward L Quigley ex Alderman Philip O'Brien and others. Ward battles reflect factional fights with Harrington vs Corbett in Charlestown and O Connell vs Donovan in Ward 20. Street commissioner is chosen by popular vote, while school board names remain the delegates' task.

Board of Aldermen Francis Lally Michael J. Leary James F. Nolan John L. Kelly Charlestown Edward L. Quigley Philip O’brien Martin M. Lomasney Patrick Bowen Daniel M. Driscoll Hugh W. Bresnahan Harrington Corbett Benjamin W. Wells D. J. McGillicuddy Gaston Hamlin MecGillicuddy O’connell Donovan Common Council Duane McVey Kneeland Fitzgerald Democratic Party

Flood on Appropriations Critiques South Boston Leader

Thomas W. Floyd of South Boston files a pointed Open Letter to Alderman Slattery, reaffirming claims of unequal district appropriations and praising his own record. He cites $1,000,000 in five years, a $160,000 L Street bridge grant, and argues for patronage to aid the unemployed. Floyd urges public guidance from aldermen and recalls legislative steps with McNary on the bridge.

Alderman Slattery Slattery L Street Bridge Dorchester Street South Boston Columbia Avenue City Point William S. McNary McNary South Boston Back Bay Dorchester Thomas W. Floyd

Stromboli Volcano Erupts With Fire and Stones

The Stromboli volcano off Sicily’s north coast erupts violently, a colossal column of fire rising and incandescent rocks being ejected. Many homes on the island are destroyed. Similar activity was seen in September, with lava flowing to the sea and rocks hurled high. Population about 500, island area eight square miles. Also a Samoa eruption reported on Savai'i with six craters emitting smoke and ash covering a village two inches deep.

Rome Stromboli Island Sicily Stromboli Strombeli Lipari Islands Mediterranean Auckland N. Z Apia Samoa Tonga Savaii

Builders Meet the Carpenters

The conference of the joint committee of the Master Builders Association and the Carpenters Trade Council was postponed until Monday. Twenty seven carpenters unions were represented by Potts Shields McDonald and Medland. Builders were represented by Whitcomb Morris Gerry Mainland and Hersey. Whitcomb was elected chairman and Potts secretary. An informal talk outlined plans for the next meeting to draft a constitution and by laws. The meeting adjourned to 2 p m Monday.

Master Builders’ Association Carpenters’ Trade Council Carpenters’ Unions Carpenters’ District Council J. E. Potts William J. Shields C. A. McDonald John F. Medland E.noyes Whitcomb Freeland Morris Walter Gerry John G. Mainland Ira G. Hersey E. Noyes Whitcomb J. E B. Potts

Fraterio Moto Charged After Battery Street Chase

Fraterio Moto was arrested last night on assault and battery charges. Police say he chased Angelo Tucci through Battery street armed with a shotgun and overtook him near the North ferry, clubbing him over the head and causing severe scalp wounds. Both men reside at 48 Battery street, with the dispute stemming from money matters.

Fraterio Moto Moto Angelo Tucci Battery Street North Ferry

Germany Adopts Tariff Retaliation Meant Against U S

In Berlin on November 13 the Reichstag passed by 192 to 71 a tariff bill clause authorizing retaliation against nations discriminating against German goods. Agrarians push to arm the state for reprisal against U S trade practices, citing a New York order altered by American officials and trust influence.

Berlin Reichstag Agrarians United States Brumer Germany New York India Dr Brumer Herr Gothein Count Posadowsky Baron von Richthofen Ambassador White Herr Fischback Herr Broemel Herr Richter Herr Bebel Richter Herr Heine Heine

Electric car strike injures John Ryan in city

John Ryan aged 41 of 2 Sherwin Street was struck by an outward bound Forest Hill line electric car on Washington Street opposite the Cathedral at eight this evening. He was dragged beneath the fender before the motorman stopped the vehicle. Patrolman Wright freed him, saving possible fatal injuries, and Ryan was taken to City Hospital with a severe scalp wound.

John Ryan Sherwin Street Washington Street Forest Hill Ryan Wright Division 5 City Hospital

Bangor athlete dies during YMCA basketball game

John F. Walker of Bangor, a prominent athlete and star on the basketball team, collapsed on the gym floor tonight during a YMCA game. Doctors attributed heart failure from overexertion as the suspected cause.

Bangor John F. Walker Walker

Speare Taken in Custody After Series of Lootings

David Speare, an 18 year old resident of 57 Melrose Street, was arrested while leaving an East Brookline Street property. Police say he admits visiting the Kimball estate houses last Sunday and is linked to multiple gas and water fixture thefts in Division 6. Patrolmen were alerted by a citizen near the rear fence and Sgt Garland coordinated the stakeout.

David Speare Melrose Street Division 6 Speare East Brookline Street Tangney Washington Street Caroline S. Kimball Garland McMullin Magee P. J. Morrissey

Alderman Kelly Courts Ward 2 Support In East Boston

Two rallies at Colbert and North Side Social clubs in East Boston drew large crowds for Alderman Kelly of Ward 2. Kelly denied withdrawing from the race and clarified that Nolan’s candidacy had not been endorsed by Ward 2. He affirmed his re election bid and noted endorsement by the Byron Associates of Ward 1.

Alderman Kelly Ward 2 Colbert North Side East Boston Kelly Nolan Byron Associates

Vaudeville in Politics Boosts Newton Council Bid

In Clan-na-Gael Hall Ward 13 a vaudeville rally supported William L. Newton for city council. Managed by Thomas Bradley, Charles MacDonoghue, William N. Carroll and Michael L. Hughes, about 2000 voters attended and applauded Newton after a brief speech.

Clan-na-Gael William L. Newton Thomas Bradley Charles MacDonoghue William N. Carroll Michael L. Hughes Newton

Lawrence Socialist Nominations Reported in caucuses

The Socialist party caucuses in Lawrence nominated municipal candidates for aldermen and common council. Aldermen picks include Richard Petzold in Ward 1 and Louis E. Talbot in Ward 2, with others named for Wards 3 through 6. Common Council nominees cover Wards 1 through 6 with multiple selections, listing Christian Koehler, Jeremiah O Connor, Ernest Witzman, Emil Beck, Louis Gens, Richard Reissman, John Henry, Fred Topper, Louis Beches, Jacob Lanton, Edward O. Garnau, Theophile Dumars, Charles Maguire, William Morrissette, John P. Fleming, and Arthur W. Phippen.

John Henry Fred Topper Louis Beches Jacob Lanton Edward O. Garnau Theophile Dumars Charles Maguire William Morrissette Arthur W. Phippen

Say Proctor Stole For His Sweetheart

Charles Proctor age 20 of Bowdoin Street admitted stealing 90 dollars from a Court Street restaurant cash register to help his girlfriend. He was arrested at Station 3 after being traced by Patrolman Sheehan from Bowdoin Street to Columbus Avenue. Proctor allegedly confessed and returned 71 dollars.

Charles Proctor Bowdoin Street Court Street Station 3 Proctor Sheehan Columbus Avenue

D Delta Kappa Epsilon elects officers at MIT meeting

Delta Kappa Epsilon frater nity held a large meeting in Memphis with attendance rising from yesterday. Officers elected for the year include President W C Brush MIT first vice president M P Brown Ole Miss second vice president Clarence Bumstead Brown University secretaries R H Murray U Chicago and C B Rich College of the City of New York. Final adjournment is scheduled for tomorrow night.

Memphis Tenn Delta Kappa Epsilon W. C. Brush Massachusetts Institute of Technology M. P. Brown University of Mississippi Clarence Bumstead Brown University R. H. Murray University of Chicago C. B Rich College of the City of New York

Man Falls From State House Steps In Injury

Warren Scott, 63, of 21 Windsor Street, fell down the State House stairs yesterday and suffered severe head bruises and possible concussion. He was taken to the Relief station for treatment.

Warren Scott Windsor Street State House

Mt Sinai Hospital Officers Elected

Mt Sinai Hospital, Mt Small, elected officers last night with Joseph L. Bergman as president, Dr P S Sumner as vice president, and E J Bromberg as secretary.

Mt. Small Hospital Joseph L. Bergman P. S. Sumner E. J. Bromberg

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