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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1901

Page

7

King Crowther stock sale ends Friday 50 cents a share

A public notice touts the King Crowther Corporation offering treasury stock at 50 cents per share through Friday November 22. It claims 91,040 acres of oil lands in Texas, rapid development plans, and potential dividends, urging subscriptions of 100 shares or more and payments by certified check or money order.

King- Crowther Corporation King-Crowther Corporation Atascosa McMullen Live Oak Texas Austin John PD. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana King-Crowther ¢ Corporation Boston Treasury

Boston Pastor Brent Named Bishop for the Philippines

At the San Francisco triennial Episcopal conference Rev Charles H Brent of St Stephen's Boston was elected bishop for the Philippines. The election was wholehearted and unanimous, though Boston Episcopalians mourn the coming loss. Brent will remain in Boston until early spring and will make a public statement tomorrow morning.

The Episcopal Church San Francisco Charles H. Brent St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Boston Philippines Stokes Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Two Years Live For Edward King’s Ilness Reported

London reports from unnamed doctors that King Edward II will not live more than two years. It is stated his disease is not cancer of the throat but remains in the lower tongue, a condition deemed fatal within the period. The king, aware of his prognosis, continues to smoke despite advice, trusting no improvement would occur.

London King Kedward Lfe

Rioting in Galway during parliamentary contest

In Galway county a violent contest for the local seat pits Horace Plunkett against Colonel Arthur Lynch. Daily clashes involve sticks and bricks as police struggle to keep order. Plunkett’s committee rooms were damaged and numerous injuries are reported amid chaotic confrontations.

Dublin County Galway Horace Plunkett South Arthur Lynch South Africa

Ransom Report on Miss Stone Unconfirmed by State Dept

At the American board offices no telegrams from Washington confirming Miss Stone's ransom had arrived by closing hour. Doara officials remain incredulous while Dr. Judson Smith and colleagues express cautious optimism, insisting brigands seek money and noting Consul-General Dickinson's diplomacy puzzled them.

American Board State Department Washington Miss Stone Doara Judson Smith Dickinson Bulgaria

Miss Stone Suffering In German Despatch Near Salonika

A Lokal Anzeiger despatch from Setia says the husband of Mime Tsilka received a letter from his wife stating Miss Stone and she are alive but suffering great weariness. Mme Tsilka believes they will soon be released near Salonika. The letter is undated.

Berlin Lokal Anzeiger Setia Tsilka Miss Stone Mme Salonika

Warner Nominated for Taunton Mayor by Republicans

Taunton Massachusetts on November 15 Richard E Warner a State Board of Arbitration member under Governor Russell was nominated for mayor by the local Republican party tonight.

Taunton Mass Richard E. Warner State Board of Arbitration Russell

Harvard Graduates Hewlett and Terrell Named as Justices

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt appointed two African American men, Emanuel M. Hewlett and Robert N. Terrell, as justices of the peace. Hewlett, a veteran official dating to 1890, is the son of Harvard Professor A. M. Hewlett and trained in Boston schools before earning a Boston University law degree. Terrell, born in Orange County, Virginia in 1857, graduated cum laude from Harvard in 1881 and had no prior public office except a Treasury post under Harrison.

Washington Emanuel M. Hewlett Robert N. Terrell Roosevelt Harvard Hewlett Harrison A. M. Hewlett Old Cambridge High School Old Chauncy Hall Boston Boston University Law School Treasury Department Terrell Orange County Virginia

Locomotor Ataxia Patient Praises Pink Pills

Eli Potts of Waverly Ohio recounts recovery from locomotor ataxia after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He details nerve, muscle and sleep improvements and recommends the remedy. Notary W R A Hays certifies the affidavit dated November 4 1900. Available at druggists or direct from Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY priced 50 cents per box, six for 2.50.

Eli Potts Waverly Ohio Fourteenth Tennessee Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Defalcations at Williamsburg Savings Bank Probe

Williamsburg Savings Bank in Brooklyn suburbs uncovers alleged defalcations totaling about 960000. Harry E Corbett a longtime teller who died November 2 and George Zollinhofer a receiving teller are implicated. Zollinhofer confessed to president Meserole and cashier Burns that he and Corbett stole funds for two to three years for stock gambling, with losses estimated between 50000 and 60000. Zollinhofer cooperates with trust companies, while Corbett died in a Brooklyn hotel.

New York Williamsburg Savings Bank Williamsburg Brooklyn Harry E. Corbett George Zollinhofer Merchants’ National Bank of Lowell Mass Harry BE. Corbett Meserele Zollinhofer William Burns Corbett Burns Meserole

Rathbun May Be Pat Crowe in Killer Plot

Louisville dispatch says Chief McMahon identifies Newell C. Rathbun as Pat Crowe, famed Omaha kidnapper, in a possible graveyard insurance scam. Rathbun describes plans involving a fake corpse, insurance, and desertion, while coroner Coots of Jeffersonville admits no autopsy was performed on the deceased tramp Good man, noting laudanum odor.

Louisville Little Rock Ark McMahon Newell C. Rathbun Pat’ Crowe Edward Cudshy Omaha Rathbun Sullivan Coots Jeffersonville Goodman

Brockton Man Fatally Wounded in Hunting Accident

In Brockton on Nov 15 Leroy Thorpe 23 of Campello was shot in the head when Perley Ashley 16 of Brockton discharged a gun after Ashley stumbled near Avon railroad station during a hunting trip. Thorpe died soon after despite hospital care. Ashley surrendered and was later freed as the shooting was ruled accidental.

Brockton Leroy Thorpe Campello Perley Ashley Avon Ashley Thorpe

Clan Mackintosh Ball Opens North Scottish Event

Clan Mackintosh No 13 O. 8 c. hosts a grand gathering with many Scottish friends and the flower of beauties of the north. The fragment hints at a festive ball celebrating Scottish heritage and social ties.

Clan Mackintosh

17th Annual Scottish Concert and Ball in Cambridgeport

A crowd gathered last night in Prospect Hall Cambridgeport for the 17th annual concert and ball of the clan. The event featured a fully Scottish program with traditional music dances and attire.

Prospect Hall Cambridgeport

Delineator Magazine A Guide For Women’s Home Life

The Delineator is described as a indispensable magazine for women with instruction in needlework fiction and entertaining meals. It is said to be the most used magazine in homes with over 650000 households owning it monthly. A year of its issues forms a complete reference library for women.

Drunkenness a Disease Judge Sherman Defines

In Taitnton on November 15 Judge Sherman in Superior Court called drunkenness a disease and said it arises when liquor impairs a person’s faculties. The ruling affirmed a six month House of Correction sentence for William Sullivan of Fall River, his tenth conviction in a year.

Tatinton Sherman Superior Court William Sullivan Fall River House of Correction Sullivan

Lost spars in the gale near Vineyard Haven

The schooner Exaeline G. Sawyer from Sand River to New York lost main jib mainsail and split foresail in a northwest gale in Boston bay. She reached Chatham anchorage and was towed here by Gladiator. Crescent from Norfolk to Newburyport lost mainsail and fore boom and gaff off Stonington but arrived for temporary repairs. M. B. K. Rawley from Perth Amboy to Boston lost mainsail in Long Island Sound and obtained a new sail for continued voyage.

Vineyard Haven Exaeline G. Sawyer Jonesport Rogers Sand River N. S New York Boston Bay Chatham Gladiator Schooter Crescent Meharty Norfolk Newburyport Stonington Conn M. BK. Rawley Perth Amboy Boston Long Island Sound Sne

Virginia Harned Aiis Fund for Vassar Scholarship

Miss Virginia Harned the actress drew crowds at a fair hosted by Miss Heloise Hersey's School Students' Association at the Vendome. Proceeds support a Vassar scholarship begun last year. Harned aided the art table before her Colonial engagement. Committee includes Helen Cobb Pauline Howard Eleanor S Warner Elizabeth Stone. Tonight the fair closes with Miss Hersey addressing attendees.

Virginia Harned Students’ Association Heloise Hersey Vendome Vassar Harned Colonial Helen Cobb Pauline Howard Eleanor S. Warner Elizabeth Stone Miss Hersey

CAUCUS CASES IN COURT AT WARD 21 FRAUD FIGHT

Defendants in the Ward 21 Republican alleged caucus fraud case argued in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Stevens. The motion sought a bill of particulars on the conspiracy charge while the government, via Assistant District Attorney Sughrue, contended no such details are required under common law. Lawyers for Lord Kane Rogers Newmarch Winsloe and others also pressed for later trial assignment. The court took the issues under advisement.

Stevens Superior Criminal Court Sughrue Francis Kittredge Lord Philip J. Doherty Rogers Julius Codman Kane Mr. Dickerman Hale & Dickerman Newmarch James F. Sweeney Winsloe

McCarthy Wins Murray and Irwin Roll-Off Finish

McCarthy won the weekly Murray and Irwin roll-off last night with 22 dollars. Lane placed second with 298, Hanop third with 208, and Joy fourth with 285. McCarthy secured victory in the tie with Hanop.

Murray & Irwin McCarthy Lane Hanop Joy Ane

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