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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1902

Page

10

Sharp Break in Stocks Delivers Heaviest Loss Since Break

The market fell Friday with heavy liquidation unseen since the prior downturn. Copper stock weakness, Amalgamated Copper and United Metals control speculation dominated trading as over 1.3 million shares changed hands in New York while several blue chips plunged and rallied late. Expectations of a bottom and “fixing up” in Morgan’s office circulated amid continued volatility and warnings from observers about broader losses.

Central National Bank Boston Wall Street London Mr. Morgan Amalgamated James Lewissohn United Metals Selling Company Amalgamated Copper Company New York Standard Oil Harriman-Kuhn Loeb Mr. Lawson Arry Gates Bears New York Central St. Paul Colorado Baltimore & Ohio Louisville & Nashville Norfolk & Western Canadian Pacific Northwest Delaware & Hudson Illinois Central Missouri Pacific Manhattan Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island Common Southern Pacific Steel Union Pacific Calumet Centennial Mohawk Quincy Tamarack Utah Wolverine Dominion Iron United Fruit American Agricultural Chemical Dominion Coal Massachusetts Gas Massachusetts Electric Common

Boston Stock Sales: Marketwide Highs Lows and Closing Quotes

Boston reports today a snapshot of stock activity with the highest and lowest sales, plus the closing bid and asked prices. The list captures intraday ranges and the final market mood for investors on November 14.

Boston

Sailor Sacrifices Life Saving Flag Aboard Sumner

Swedish sailor John Nystrom on the US Army transport Sumner gave his life diving for an American flag torn from the steam launch stern. He recovered the banner but was swept away by the tide and drowned.

San Francisco John Nystrom United States Army Sumner

Henry J Hosmer Dead in Concord Home

Henry Joseph Hosmer died at his home this morning after his heart stopped while he sat in his chair. A longtime figure in Concord, he served in the House in 1886-87 and the Senate in 1889-90, and was a three-year Selectman. He married Laura A. Whiting in 1874. she has died. He leaves a son, Henry J. Hosmer Jr., and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles I. Brown. Born February 2, 1882 in Northfield, Massachusetts.

Concord Henry Joseph Hosmer Mr. Hosmer House of Representatives Senate Laura A. Whiting Henry J. Hosmer, Jr Charles I. Brown Northfield Mass

Warner Nominated for Mayor in Northampton

Northampton November 14 Seth S Warner was nominated for Mayor by the Democrats under the Luce caucus act tonight without a contest. Henry C Hallett the present Mayor received a nomination by the Republicans last night.

Northampton Seth Warner Henry C. Hallett

Trade Needs Cold Weather Boost Ahead of Winter

Bradstreet's notes ongoing activity in trade industry and transportation despite fuel and power shortages. Demand shifts to heavy winter goods and holiday items, with strong spring orders signaling confidence for next year. Fuel woes persist for iron and steel, while business failures rise to 205 for the week ending Nov 13.

New York Bradstreet’s

Public to see Mrs Jack Gardner's Italian palace in January

The Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum on the Fens plans a January public opening under tight control. The Gardner corporation will vote on access hours and possible admission fees, with government duties offset by the exhibition proviso and a pledge that the palace will open after the January meeting.

Isabella Stuart Gardner Fens Mrs. Jack Lyman United States Jack Boston Mrs. Gardner

Imposing Mausoleum for Cecil Rhodes in South Africa

Cecil Rhodes's tomb in the Matoppo Hills Matabeleland awaits a grand mausoleum of black granite to cost about 100000 dollars. The planned structure will feature copper doors on four sides and large panels Rhodes designed to honor Major Allan Wilson and his doomed expedition.

Cecil Rhodes South Africa Matoppo Hills Matabeleland Cecil John Rhodes Rhodes Matoppos M’lima Mr. Rhodes Allan Wilson Lobengula

Fisherman Rescued After Overboard Fall At South Boston Wharf

Carey a South Boston fisherman fell from a near end of the pier while attempting to board the Blanche. A young man jumped in, secured a rope, and pulled him aboard as onlookers watched. The life saver arrived to witness the rescue. Vessel arrivals included Mary A. Whalen and Rob Roy with hundreds of pounds of fish. Several ships and captains are noted, with cargo details and nearby maritime movements.

T Wharf Carey Boston Blanche Mary A. Whalen Rob Roy Flavilla Oliver Kitham Mary Edith Whalen Christopher S. Crosby Philadelphia Major Barrett Hatteras New York Texas Tromp Chatfield Shields Ing Pensacola Holland United Kingdom Cape Colonna Java Delaware Manila Cebu Gibraltar Needles Calcutta Malta Mires M. Merry Fickett Barkentine Allanwilde Norfolk Arthur McArdle Savannah S. B. Marts Crowley Henry W. Cramp Baltimore Bangor R. F. Pettigrew Portland Cramp Quebec Howard Cassard Marshal Essington Cuba Key West Bean Camden John C. Crowley T. Charlton Henry Taurus Lone Star Boston Towboat Company Pittsburg Morgan Line Con

Tug Old Dominion towed by Honeybrook under new captain

The Honeybrook owned by the Central Railroad of New Jersey will assist with the Nottingham and Plymouth in towing coal barges from Port Johnson to this port. Captain Durkee supervises the minor details in Philadelphia for the new tug launched for use on the route. Captain Swatridge of steamer Cheronea was fined $500 in Cardiff for overloading on the journey from St John New Brunswick. the Plimsoll mark was submerged over four inches. The three masted schooner Annie L Henderson of this port, built in 1880 at Camden Maine and rated 428 tons, is reported sold to parties in St John New Brunswick.

Old Dominion Honeybrook Central Railroad of New Jersey Durkee Philadelphia Nottingham Plymouth Port Johnson Swatridge Cheronea Cardiff St. John N. B Plimsoll Annie L. Henderson Camden

Shipping News Miniature Almanac

Shipping news brief lists 250 sunrises and nautical timings with arrived and cleared steamers and schooners. Indicates ships such as Tivonian Hilfax Britannic Kershaw Howes and others sailing to and from Halifax Gloucester Baltimore and Philadelphia with barges, cargoes, and tugs. Also notes departures from Nantasket Roads and various harbor movements along the Atlantic coast.

Tivonian Hamilton Glasgow Hilfax Pye Charlottetown Hawkesbury C. B Halifax N. S Philadelphia Lotus St. John N. B Jennie Co Levose Belleveau Cove Ellen M. Golder St. Andrews Gloucester Mass S. W Bostonian London Boston Yarmouth Baltimore Norfolk Mark Strathisla Buenos Aires Neva Bear River Southern Cross Clementsport Miles M. Merry Oliver Ames Cape Ann Fall River Willie L. Maxwell Sullivan Harry Messer Savannah Theolene Vineyard Haven Alice Dora Nantasket Roads Katahdin Georgetown S. C Edward W. Perry Annie B. Mitchell St. George Plymouth M As Laura L. Sprague

Fraudulent collector exposed by wager at North End

A young woman aged 22 to 30, light complexioned, posing as a collector for West End Nursery and Infants Hospital at 387 Blossom Street, was found collecting money without authority. Several employees contributed and one man bet $10 on the claim, then verified at the hospital that she had no official role.

North End West End Blossom Street Commercial Street

Sunday Church Services Across Boston Churches Schedule

A listing of morning and evening worship services across Baptist, Congregational, and Methodist churches. Highlights include Tremont Temple and Rugggles Street programs with Dr. Dixon and Dr. Hall, Florida Jubilee Singers, various Sunday schools, Bible classes, and free seats. Also notes public meetings at YMCA and religious lectures, with multiple pastors and visiting speakers to this week’s schedule.

Ruggles Street Tremont Washington Streets A. C Dixon D. C Jonah and the City Professor Case Tremont Temple Baptist Church Hector Hall D. D Troy N. Y Hall Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square J. D. Herr Bible School Young People's Meeting First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Francis H. Rowley Tremont Temple A. C. Dixon Florida Jubilee Singers Ruggles Street Baptist Church Howard Taylor The China Inland Mission Harris Toronto Chorus Enoir Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets Association Orient Colonel Evans Salvation Army S. M. Landis Dartmouth Street John Hamilton Harvard Christian Missionary Alliance Gilbert Hall A. E. Funk New York Ira B H. David Brockton Mary B. Mullen Africa Park Street Dudley Street Opera House A. €. Dixon Florida Jubilee Social Science Club Boylaton Place

Chicago Cafe Wedding Says Woman Married by Vow

In Chicago on November 14 a woman testified she and a man were married by mutual nuptial vows spoken in a public cafe rather than by an officiant. Miss Josephine G Moffitt claims the ceremony made her Mrs William W Pike and is suing for separate maintenance. The betrothal and ceremony occurred before a trip to Milwaukee with the couple holding hands and repeating vows. The courtroom audience watched the testimony as proceedings paused.

Chicago Masonic Temple Josephine G. Moffitt William W. Pike Pike Milwaukee

Religious meetings and occult programs fill Boston venues

A crowded schedule across Paine Memorial Hall Arcade Hall and multiple venues features Rev Harlan P Smith on Roman Catholicism, Rev J P Bland on religion evolution, and the Boston Psychic Conference with astrology and psychic experiments. Additional events include the Chicago Martyrs memorial, Christadelphians lecture, Presbyterian services, Annie Banks Scott tests, healing sessions, and spirit messages at America Hall and Boston Spiritual Temple.

Harlan P. Smith Paine Memorial Appleton Street J. P. Bland Boston Psychic Conference Massachusetts Avenue Northampton F. J. Miller Mme. Zara Davis Horton Littlefield Miss Wells Gray Henry Carbee Millen L. L. Whitlock Chicago Martyrs Paine Memorial Hall J. Fox Chicago Christadelphians Arcade Hall Park Square

Spiritualist and Unitarian services and talents listed

Smith chairman announces special talent lineup including Jo sephine Webster Julia E. Davis Myra Lewis Fagan and Dickey plus Mrs Carbee. Weekly services Tuesday Thursday 3 pm Thanksgiving afternoon solo by C Lena Ruth. Lynn Spiritualists Association Cadet Hall Roxbury Highland Hall E W Parker medium Mrs E Mack Gospel of Spirit Return Society 200 Huntington Ave Legion of Honor 448 Tremont Street meetings 11 am 2:30 pm 7 pm. Undenominational Y M C H union vesper 4% Boylston St Rev Paul Revere Frothingham Arlington St. Church. Universalist Every Day Church 897 Shawmut Ave 10:30 am sermon Dr George L Perin 7:15 pm concert by Boston Philharmonic Orchestra

Annie Banks Scott Boston Red Men’s Hall Tremont Street E. Cobb P. McKenna Chickerifig Hall Huntington Avenue F. A. Wiggin Schubert Quartet Magoon Whitcombe Bertram Harriott Minnie C. Butler Arthur Sullivan Harriott Barri Hanley Highland Hall Warren Street Walnut Avenue Dudley Street E. W. Parker E. Mack Gospel OF Spirit-Return Society M. Soule Legion of Honor Appleton Street Wood Hessy Sherley Wilde Gutierrez Bennett Scott Holden George Mendall Taylor H. Nelson Raymond Dr. Perin

Tremont Temple Noon Meetings Attract Growing Attendance

Special noontime gatherings in Tremont Temple draw large crowds with daily sermons. H M Moore led yesterday and Dr Dixon delivered the sermon. Next week features speakers F E Clark A H Plumb J J Dunlop C L Jackson Whitman and W N Hartshorn with Dr Dixon preaching daily at 12 30.

Tremont Temple H. M. Moore Dixon F. E. Clark United Society of Christian Endeavor A. H. Plumb J. J. Dunlop C.L. Jackson Whitman W. N. Hartshorn

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