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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1902

Page

8

Market Turbulence Hits Stocks In Mixed Session

Tuesday trading saw a broad turn lower in New York and a softer local market. Reading common declined despite miner operator talks. Amalgamated fell as copper stocks wobbled and several rail and industrials posted losses. Evidence of support for Copper Range appeared weak as profit-taking surfaced amid cautious money conditions.

Boston Post New York Reading Common Union Pacific Gould Atchison Common Sugar Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Rapid Transit St. Paul Illinois Central New York Central Missouri Pacific Pennsylvania Southern Pacific Amalgamated Wall Street Paine-Webber Calumet & Hecla

Heath Purchases Confirm Ownership Rights

Fragmentary text notes chases and a decision affirming Heath's ownership rights under those purchases as stated in the source.

Heath

Boston trading roundup shows daily high and low prices

Boston markets reported today the highest and lowest sale levels with the closing bid and asked prices. Data reflect intraday movements across major commodities and securities traded in the session.

Boston

Rhode Island red fowl case ends in acquittal in Brockton court

In Brockton police court Edward I Morey was tried on breaking and entering and theft linked to feet and feathers of Rhode Island red fowl found at his home. Neighbor George McCabe testified to the birds he sold Morey. Morey was acquitted.

Brockton Rhode Island Saunders Edward I. Morey George McCabe Morey

Postoffice Clerks to Resign Upon Marriage

Washington November 25. Postmaster General Payne issues an order requiring female clerks to resign if they marry. Division chiefs are asked to report married employees, with expectations that many will be removed from service. The policy notes one male employee earns 1600 dollars while his wife earns 1500.

Washington Postoffice Department Payne Post Office Department

Washington directives not yet binding for local women clerks

Postmaster Hibbard stated no instructions from Washington have been received regarding women clerks. He expects the order will not apply outside Washington. The central office and nearby stations employ 35 to 40 women as stenographers and general clerks.

Hibbard Washington

Deer causes greenhouse destruction near City Hall

A deer from the Middlesex Fells damaged Mrs. Eben M. Gill’s Ashland street greenhouse in Medford this morning, breaking 200 panes of glass and destroying beds of violets, chrysanthemums, and pinks. The animal fled along Water street and into the Fells after being discovered.

Medford Eben M. Gill Ashland Street City Hall Middlesex Fells Water Street

Mrs Gardner to Erect Monument for Pet Dog Tim

Mrs Augustus P Gardner plans a small monument to honor her pet dog Tim who died several months ago. The notice appears in Hamilton dated November 2.

A. P. Gardner Hamilton Augustus P. Gardner Menry Tim

Lurrey Arrested in Goffs Falls Express Robbery

James M. Lurrey, postmaster at Goffs Falls New Hampshire, is under arrest on suspicion of robbing an express package there on August 27. The package held 2710 dollars. American Express detectives led to the arrest of John H. McDermott, who was not indicted by the grand jury and has sued Express for 10000 dollars for false arrest.

New York Stock Exchange Boston Manchstier N. H James M. Lurrey Goffs Falls American Express Company John H. McDermott McDermott Express People

Jury verdict awards record $16,000 in rail injury case

A two week trial in FAL RIVER concluded with a verdict for $16,000 in favor of James H. Benson against the New Haven Hartford Railroad Company. Benson, who lost a leg, secured the largest award ever for this type of injury.

New James H. B York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Benson

May Contest Father McClure's Will Case

Brockton November 26. It is believed an appeal was allowed to go to probate yesterday in the case of the will of the Rev. Father Edward L. McClure.

Brockton Edward L. McClure

Father Phelan Asks Children To Skip Sunday Candy

The Rev John P Phelan curate at St Marys RC Church urges children to refrain from buying candy on Sundays. Report states several girls promised to comply while three boys among 200 plus attendees refused the advice.

Milford John P. Phelan St. Mary’s

Birthday Celebrants Fete Mrs Miner at Home

Mrs. Mary H. Miner entertained at her home in a celebration for her List birthday. Guests included Mrs. M. H. Lane aged 1 year, Mrs. Jane C. Demon aged 87, and Mrs. H. S. Hayden aged 2 years.

Jewell Storage Battery to be absorbed by Boston firm

Pittsfield report states the Jewell Storage Battery Company will be taken over by a new Boston corporation with a $1,000,000 capitalization. The new company plans to locate its works in Lowell, marking a regional shift in ownership and industrial activity.

Pittsfield Jewell Storage Battery Company Boston Lowell

Exhumation Reveals Casket Mix Up in Warhem Case

Freeman W Arnold was buried by Undertaker George E Cornwell. A $60 bill was issued with $0 for the casket expenses, suggesting the casket was not used. The body was exhumed, revealing a pinch box, and the undertaker says $20 should have been charged, admitting a bookkeeping mistake. Mrs Arnold contemplates a lawsuit.

Wareham Freeman W. Arnold George E. Cornwell

Italian Catholic Hospital Secures Boston Land At Orient Heights

Boston Italians complete land purchase to establish a dedicated Italian Catholic Hospital on a 60,000 foot site atop Orient Heights with a brick dwelling. The project, aided by Italian leaders and Governor-elect Bates, aims to open March and later add an orphanage. Ursuline nuns from Rome may join the staff.

Boston North End Orient Heights Roberto Roterto Benjamin Piscopo A. A. Badaracco J. Rennison Bates Ursuline Sisterhood Rome

West End Street Railway Reelects Board at Annual Meeting

At yesterday's West End Street Railway Company annual meeting the old board of directors was re elected. Vacancies from the deaths of G. T. W. Braman and William Skinner were not filled. The balance sheet shows assets of 30 925 882 for Sept 30 1902 up about 2 million from 1901 while liabilities also rise by about 2 million.

West End Street Railway Company G. T. W. Braman William Skinner

Reinecke and Schoenlein Draw In Pittsburg Bout

Charles Reinecke of Pittsburg and August Schoenlein of Baltimore wrestled one hour in catch-as-catch-can for a draw. Reinecke, once amateur world champion, now holds professional titles for Pennsylvania and Ohio at welterweight.

Baltimore Charles Reinecke Pittsburg August Schoenlein Reinecke Pennsylvania Ohio

Has Chelsea a Slugger in Chelsea District?

Chelsea police report a string of robberies and a Monday assault on Mrs Royal Fifield at 22 Shurtleff Street Chelsea. In both incidents no clues were found and authorities fear a visiting assailant nicknamed Jack the Slugger is at large.

Royal Fifield Shurtleff Street Chelsea Jack the Slugger Putnam, Chelsea

Glimpse of Robber Heads to Local Assault Case

Mrs Fifield described the suspect as about 5 feet 6 inches, dark clothes and slouch hat, slim with a smooth face. Two special officers probe the case as neighbors report lurking characters and visiting tramps. Mrs Fifield, bruised from a fall during the assault, remains agitated as investigations continue.

Fifield Post Briggs

Carpenters Hold Dance at Paine Memorial Hall

Beed he Carpenters and Joiners Local &%3 hosted the 20th annual ball at Paine Memorial Hall last night with over 200 attendees. A Granada match was led by President Mrs. McPher o and D H Deegon with Miss in attendance.

Paine Memorial Hall Granada McPhero D. H. Deegon

Salem City Collector Wins Back Taxes Crackdown

City Collector John Quinn, sworn to enforce back poll taxes, has issued warrants for over 900 residents in Salem. Arrests occurred as deputies served warrants, yielding higher collections and public warnings. Quinn defends measures as lawful and necessary to reduce overdue taxes.

Salem John Quinn Bousley Marcus N. Miller Cedar Street Miller Quinn Turkey John T. Quinn Boasley

Boston Warmer Each Year By Recurrent Heat Record

Boston is growing warmer year after year with a measurable rise in temperatures and a concurrent drop in rainfall. Observations show a decade of heat accumulation since 1893 with this November showing exceptional conditions and rainfall deficiency about 12 inches.

Boston

Charlestown Veteran Dead Remembered Medal of Honor Recipient

Jeremiah slahoney aged 62 of 3 Concord street Charlestown died at home after a long service in the 29th Massachusetts and the regular army. He earned the Medal of Honor for capturing battle flags at Knoxville and fought in 15 battles with six wounds. He lived 28 years in Charlestown, was a Medal of Honor Legion member, and his funeral was held at St Catherine’s Church with widow survivor.

Jeremiah Slahoney Knoxville Concord Street Charlestown Fall River Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Infantry M Medal of Honor Legion St. Catherine’s Church

Signers pledge honesty for written promises only

The Post emphasizes nonmonetary pledges, urging readers to rely on the honor of signers to keep their written promises and avoid accepting payment or funds in any form.

Reception for Rev John F Keliher in Brockton

A group of friends of Rev John F Keliher former curate at St Josephs West End will host a reception in his honor after his appointment as pastor of St Margaret s Brockton at the Catholic Union rooms Washington Street Worcester Square on Thanksgiving Eve from 8 to 9 o clock Matrons listed are Mrs John B Fitzpatrick Mrs Maurice Cummings Mrs Thomas O Callaghan Mrs Thomas F Duffly and Mrs Bartholomew J Connolly Floor director is Dr Charles A McGinley.

John F. Keliher St. Joseph’s Church West End St. Margaret's Church Brockton Catholic Union Washington Street Worcester Square John B. Fitzpatrick Maurice Cummings Thomas O’callaghan Thomas F. ‘Duffly Bartholomew J. Connolly Charles A. McGinley

Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Endorsed by Actors and Singers

The ad features AL. EMMETT FOSTER of New York praising Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder for relief from hoarseness, tonsillitis, and catarrh. It claims rapid action and suitability for actors, singers, and public speakers, with Walker-Rintels Drug Co. in Dewey Square selling it.

Agnew Emmett Foster New York City Walker-Rintels Drug Co Dewey Square

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