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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1901

Page

8

Market Ends Downtrodden on Copper Woes and Pool Rumors

A dull September close sees prices sliding with copper concerns spreading unease. Insider activity and pool leaks hit Isle Royale and Osceola while Amalgamated tied stocks to dividend cuts. Boston notes a banking shakeup and a crowded stock exchange ticket for today’s annual meeting.

Boston Gearinsh Aeldiec Cape Isle Royale Old Dominion I. R O. D

Delighful Boston to New York Excursion by Rail and Steamers

Next Thursday October 3 a big Boston to New York excursion via Hoosac Tunnel and Hudson River steamers is on. Round trip tickets cost 5 dollars and are sold at 322 Washington Street city office and Boston Union Station. Special train departs Boston Union Station at 8 55 a m.

New York City Boston & Maine Railroad Hudson River Boston Hoosac Tunnel Fall River City Ticket Office Washington Street Boston Union Station

Parker Harris nomination battle tightens as convention nears

The Republican attorney general race in Massachusetts narrows to Parker versus Harris with bar endorsements and party leaders aligning. Delegates flood in from Worcester and Old Colony as Parker backers claim Suffolk County gains and Harris counters with records and judiciary service. The convention at the Boston Theatre Friday looms with premeetings at Young's Hotel and American House.

Republican Party Robert O. Harris Plymouth County Herbert L. Parker Worcester County Harris Parker Boston Judiciary Committee Norfolk Plymouth J. H. Benton New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad George A. Torrey Fitchburg M. D. Adams Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Samuel Hoar Boston & Albany J. Otis Wardwell E. W. Burdett Charles F. Choate, Jr Charles T. Gallagher John W. Corcoran Clinton John R. Thayer Worcester Charles A. DeCourcey Lawrence Feeney Lowell David F. O’'Connell John B. Ratigan Roger Wolcott Blaine Benjamin Harrison Fred C. Gilpatric Old Colony Young's Hotel Republican State Committee Suffolk County

Death of Abbe Hogan Former St John’s seminary head

The Very Rev Abbe Hogan S S D D longtime head of St John’s Seminary at Brighton and noted in Boston’s Catholic community died. He taught dogmatic and moral theology at St Sulpice before 1884 and later led the seminary project at Brighton under Archbishop Williams.

Abbe Hogan S. S D. D St. John’s Seminary Brighton Boston

Death of Abbe Hogan Shocks Clergy in France and Ireland

Abbe John B Hogan, born June 24 1829 in Bodyke Ireland died suddenly near Paris yesterday after years of poor health. A former rector and educator at St John’s Brighton seminary he led a strict but effective program influencing seminaries nationwide. He served at Catholic University Ashington and later returned to Brighton to direct the seminary.

France Paris Father Maher St. John’s Abbe Hogan John B. Hogan Bodyke County Clare Irc St. Sulpice Coin Alrectar Boston Asar Pacific Coast Catholic University Ashington University Brighton

Miss Mary E Corbett Nominated For First Assistant Teacher

Superintendent Seaver nominates Miss Mary E Corbett for the new Warren district primary school first assistant teacher post. The Second Division committees will consider the nomination and present it to the School Board. Corbett teaches third grade at Frothingham Primary and has earned endorsements from two supervising colleagues. She is also known as a successful member of the legal profession.

Seaver Mary E. Corbett Warren Miss Corbett Frothingham

Irish Are Enemies Declared by The Times

An editorial in The Times denounces the Irish question and the South African war stance, arguing the Irish Nationalists cannot be trusted to govern the British empire. It asserts the Irish party have shown themselves persistent enemies of the empire during the war.

London the Times British Empire

Travel offer to Washington Philadelphia and New York

Leaving Boston on Thursday evening October 17 and 31, a week trip with five days in the national capital and visits to Philadelphia and New York costs 27 dollars covering all expenses. Longer stops permitted. For illustrated pamphlet and itinerary contact Joseph P. Taggart N E A 211 Washington Street Boston.

Boston National Capital Philadelphia New York Joseph P. Taggart Washington Street

Boston Trip Descriptive Leaf Offer

Descriptive leaflet promotes a Boston round trip via Boston and Albany Railroad to Albany and Hudson River boat to New York with return by Fall River Line for five dollars. The offer is attributed to A. B. Hanson General Passenger Agent Boston.

Boston & Albany R. R Albany Hludson New York Fall River Boston Hanson Gen. Pass

Two Men Fall Six Stories in Brookline Hotel Elevator

George H. Connor of Boston died after a six story fall from a freight elevator at the Hotel Bon Aire on Beacon Street Brookline. A second man, unnamed, sustained only minor injuries and was treated for shock and a slight eye contusion. The car plummeted when a counterweight failed and the heavy fall injuring Connor.

Bon Air Beacon Street Brookline George H. Connor Charles Street Boston Fanacio Boston City Hospital Post City Hospital Connor

Death of P. J. Flatley Noted by United Irish League

The United Irish League executive committee in Boston mourns the sudden apoplexy death of P. J. Flatley a longtime president and staunch advocate. A special meeting was held to absorb the loss with a formal resolution praising his devotion to Irish causes religion and charity. Members will meet at the Catholic Union rooms on Washington Street at 9 15 Wednesday to attend funeral services.

Charles Coleman League United Irish League Catholic Union Rooms Washington Street

Quick Route to Boston Proposed Four-Track Electric Line

The New York and Portchester Railroad seeks a certification of necessity to build a 20 mile four-track electric line from Willis Avenue in the Bronx to Port Chester via Mt. Vernon. Intended to enable fast service up to 80 miles per hour to Boston, it would run parallel to the NY New Haven Hartford line and cross roads by grade separation. The company already secured rights of way and material plans await the commission's approval.

New York State Railroad Commission Fifth Avenue Boston New York & Portchester Company Portchester New York, New Haven & Hartford Road

Royal Arcanum Banquet Delegation Heads to Lowell

About 600 members from Boston Council No. 4 travel by special train to Lowell for a grand initiation and banquet hosted by Lowell Council No. 8. A street parade from 730 Washington Street to the depot, led by Wollaston Brass Band, precedes the trip with a return parade in Lowell escorted by local groups. Boston Council No. 4, organized July 12, 1877, is among the oldest councils.

Royal Arcanum Boston Council Lowll Lowell Council No. 8 R. A Washington Street Wollaston Brass Band Washington Boylston Tremont Brattle Lowell Boston

Tufts Professor Jerome Schneider Celebrates 77th Birthday

Jerome Schneider Ph D longtime Tufts College professor of Greek marks his 77th birthday with friends at College Hill Medford. He has served 45 years on the Tufts faculty and 41 years as Greek professor continuing to teach nine hours weekly of advanced junior and senior work.

Professor Schneider Tufts College Jerome Schneider College of Letters Tufts College Hill Schneider Medford College Hosea Ballou Benjamin F. Tweed William P

King Philip Sails Daily From Boston Harbor With Fishing Contest

The steamer King Philip departs daily at 10 a m from Commercial wharf for haddock and codfishing trips. A $150 prize awaits the two men and two women who catch the season's largest fish. Clubs eagerly join, free chowder and lines provided, and the closing days promise peak patronage.

King Philip Boston Harbor Philin

Hanna and Roosevelt in Same Machine

Senator Hanna of Ohio arrives in the city with Ruth Hanna and James Ford Rhodes for a short visit. He defends Roosevelt as the next president, discusses protection for the president, and notes his continued Republican loyalty and hope for strong national leadership.

Hanna Roosevelt Senator Hanna Ohio Post James Ford Rhodes Beacon Street Ruth Hanna Bath Cleveland Back Bay Sam McKinley Catana William McKinley Alking Republican Party Congress Lincoln Garfield

Truth Leaves Denver After Auction of Healer’s Props

Francis Truth, once a Boston linked divine healer, is leaving Denver. An auctioneer removed camp stools, iron beds, and crockery from the former hospital home as townspeople watched. Truth, crushed but plotting a return, may head back to Boston after this business closing.

Denver Francis Truth Boston Truth

Imhof Held for Grand Jury in Brockton Assault Cases

John Imhof of 217 Sawtelle Avenue was arraigned in Police Court on four complaints including assault with intent to murder with an axe, assault on his wife Sophia, assault on his son Joan Jr., and a June 22 assault on his daughter Helena. The grand jury will review the last case after Judge Reed ordered the four to be held. Imhof is held in 1900 bail.

Brockton John Imhof Sawtelle Avenue Jerome Kirby Sophia Joan, Jr Helena Imhof Reed Grand Jury

Brainard in Portland murder trial opens with insanity defense

George R. Brainard arrives from Augusta to face murder charges in the April killing of Chief Electrician Isaiah H. Farnham at the Portland telephone central. Superior Court session starts tomorrow with four insanity experts summoned by the defense from Maine and Massachusetts.

Portland George R. Brainard Isaiah H. Farnham Telephone Central Augusta State Insane Hospital Addison S. Thayer Edward B. Lane Boston Insane Hospital George F. Jelly McLean Insane Hospital Waverley Mass B. T. Sanborn Maine Insane Hospital

Judge Dismisses Contempt Petition in Hotel Reynolds Case

In the Hotel Reynolds receivership, Judge Colt of the U S Circuit Court yesterday dismissed Adams Taylor & Co. contempt petition over alleged disobedience of a court decree regarding a hotel sale and liquor licenses. The dismissal came with the condition that respondents withdraw their letter objecting to reissue of licenses, which they did.

Hotel Reynolds Company

Lynn players jailed for assault in Police Court

Lynn Sept 30 John T. Deering pitcher for the Lynn Baseball Club received five months in the House of Corrections and Timothy J. O’Donnell four months for assault on several citizens and an officer yesterday evening in the Police Court.

Lynn John T. Deering House of Correction Timothy J. O'Donnell

Leonard Abraham Committed as Insane by Probate Court

Leonard Abraham son of the late Ferdinand Abraham manufacturer of cigars and pipes on Court Street was committed to the Pierce farm as an insane person by Judge Grant of the Probate Court yesterday. This action has been expected for some time.

Leonold Abraham Ferdinand Abraham Court Street Pierce Farm Grant

Solicitor or bill collector tried for larceny in Chelsea Court

Percy J. H. Lear claimed to be a solicitor at law while opponents called him a bill collector. He was tried in Chelsea Police Court yesterday morning on a charge of larceny of 25 and was found not guilty and discharged.

Percy J. H. Lear Chelsea

Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Relief and Cure

Itch ing piles can be cured and relief is instant with Dean's Ointment. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.

Dean

Massachusetts Opens Shooting Season for Birds and Small Game

The annual game laws begin today with early permits for certain birds and small game, while the full hunting season starts October 1. Reports from various sources indicate abundant game this year with notably higher quail and ruffed grouse numbers, plus plentiful rabbits hares and gray squirrels.

Massachusetts

Harvard Street Baptist Church Names New Pastor

The Harvard Street Baptist Church selects a replacement for Rev. Charles C. Earle as its new pastor, with the Rev. Mr. Stewart accepting the position. The local congregation plans a formal installation and service to welcome the pastor and begin his ministry.

Rev W J Stewart Accepts Harvard Street Church Call

The Rev W J Stewart, born in St George New Brunswick and earlier stationed in St John for ten years, has accepted a call after considering it for some time. He has preached at Harvard Street Church and currently resides in Medford. He comes from the Provinces and is set to take the position.

W. J. Stewart Provinces Mr.Stewart St. George New Brunswick St. John Canton Medford Harvard Street

White Mountains Autumn Excursion Extended

Nature in New England shines in the White Mountains with Mt. Washington Mt. Pleasant Crawford Notch and the Flume highlighted. Boston and Maine railroad extends autumn excursion limits to White Mountain points until Oct 10 for travel and Oct 12 for return with certain route exceptions.

New England White Mountains Mt. Washington Mt. Pleasant Crawford Notch Boston & Maine Railroad White Mountain Fitchburg Connecticut River Bethlehem Junction Profile House North Woodstock

Ball in Honor of Father Mathew Sets Oct Ball

The St Josephs T A Society of the West End marks Fathers Mathews birthday with a ball at Paine Hall Appleton Street on October 10. The committee aims for a grand social and financial success as the third sidest in the archdiocese of Boston abstinence movement. Notable past members span professional and civic fields.

Father Mathew St. Joseph's T. A. Society West End Paine Hall Appleton Street Boston

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Canada Southern Mr. Pinkham Amalgamated Amalgamated Cripples Adam Cripple Mr. Cripple Adam Osceola New York Journal Messrs Lawson Heinze Reed Anthony Tucker, Anthony & Co Washington National Bank Boston Stock Exchange John Parkinson Charles C. Jackson Sidney Chase Charles W. Tewks Anaconda Parrot Copper Boston & Montana Consolidated and Butte & Heston Copper Companies Colorado Smelt & Mining Company Diamond Coal & Coke Company Fig Blackfoot Milling Company Hennessey Mercantile Company Pinkham Boston Stock Sales Am Bell Tel Central B&q Pmich Gas & Coke Bs Adventure Allouez Mining Ag Chem Am Tel & Tel A, T Boston & Maine Boston & Prov Cal & Hecla Centennial Central of Mining RL Cochiti Mining Con Mercur Dom Coal Erie Tel & Tel Fitchbu Pref Franklin Mining Gen Electric Mass Electric tMass Mining Eee Mayflower Mergenthaler Lin Mexican Tel Michigan Mining Mohawk Mining National Mining N_ E Gak & Coke Oes NH & H Old Colony Mining Ony Old Domin Min Osceola Mining Parrot Mining Eee United Shoe U S Utah Mining Victoria Mining West End St Ry Westing Rel Vail Svtm Wall St Haicut & Established Freese Bway N.Y State ST American Woolen Company Preferred WM. M. Wood U. S. Copper Mining CO Beldac *T Portsmouth NEW York Stock Exchange Railroads Jos- Sales Atchison Baleimore& Ohio Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Ee & Alton Chicago, Ind & Louis Chicago & Great Western Ri&p Chicago Ter & Trans Peete Weaver Ennes Colorado Southern C & St Louis Delatare & Hudson Weaver & Rio Grande Iowa V'S Minneapolis & St Louis Missouri Pacific Ee Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific Ontario & Western Pennsylvania St Louis & San Eoab Union Pacific Wabash Wheeling & Lake’ Erie Wisconsin Central Brooklyn Colorado Fuel & Iron Consolidated Gas International Power Ational Biscuit Sence Ational Lead Republic Steel Ee Ea Oe Tenn & Tren Ee Union Bag & Paper Co Western Union Conlin Abbh London Times Royal Blue Line Flatley Hotel Reynolds Leopold Abraham P. J. H. Lear MR. Stewart Harvard Street Baptist Church Charles C. Earle Ww. J. Stewart The
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