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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1901

Page

8

Market Dims Again As Industrials Suffer Losses

Monday trading extended losses in industrial shares with railroad stocks unsettled amid London market weakness from German industry concerns. Amalgamated Copper rose over 2 percent and sugar recovered. Brooklyn Rapid Transit gained 2 percent after a dull close. United Fruit earnings show yearly net of 1,308,517 with dividends totaling 9 percent. Directors elected for United Fruit include Baker and Bartlett. Local market traded heavy until late rally led by Amalgamated.

London Brooklyn Atchison Common Amalgamated Copper Sugar Brooklyn Rapid Transit St. Paul Standard Oil Wisconsin Central Chicago Terminal Transfer Company Northern Pacific Railway Company United States Express Company Worcester Traction Company Burr United Fruit Company Boston New York Tao Wees SS Amalgamated Tamarack Copper Bingham Asie Royale Baltic Mass Consolidated Smerter Isle Royale Boston Financial News Guandjuato Erteriyaiige New England Gas & Coke Company

Better Protection On Ferry Boats Near East Boston

An East Boston drowning near the North Ferry prompts scrutiny of ferry safety. Investigators note lifeboats and dinghies are insufficient for rapid rescue. authorities consider placing self righting life rafts along upper decks and closer access to jackets.

East Beston North Ferry Ferry Department Boston Bonney Sumner New York Harbor Moran Dennison United Tes Post Super Lou Iiness Denniston Testa Wheeler

Anglo Americans Club Discusses Stance for Upcoming Campaign

A society committee met last night to plan a special gathering within about a week. The session focused on agenda items for the event and the society’s future political stance.

Stranded Sloop Found at Manomet Point

Residents at Manomet Point report a white sloop ashore with no name. Inside were clothing and a gripsack printed with the name P. H. Powers of Boston, who says the valise is not his and he has no idea who owns the ship.

Plymouth Manomet Point P. H. Powers Boston

Farn Myer Teutonia Sails In Port After Shoreline Alert

A terse message reports Farn Myer Teutonia warning from med regard last Saturday and anchoring before Rae Desonee. The vessel then came ashore and data on Ee sores was shared with port authorities.

Teutonia Rae Desonee Ostsa

Mayor Rejects All Bids for Deer Island House of Correction

Bids to build a new House of Correction at Deer Island were all rejected by the mayor as the Boston project faced a failed bid round. Officials announce plans to rebid and review specifications for the prison facility.

House of Correction Deer Island Cere Boston Sactun

Armenian Question Draws Massive Public Interest

The article notes widespread attention to a major Armenian question, with thousands convinced by ongoing demonstrations. Rail services between Albany and Buffalo are highlighted, along with ticket classes and prices for several daily expresses.

Albany England Buffalo Lagara

Stranger on Central Track After 4 O'clock Train

A stranger wearing clothing marked bead filled fled after an incident on the central track this afternoon near the 4 o'clock train. Police investigated but details remain unclear as witnesses reported a brief disturbance.

Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Relief and Cure

It claims ten ing piles cannot be cured yet promises permanent relief with Dean's Ointment. The ad text mentions club pricing at BO cents and a casual tone suggesting a medical remedy claim.

Dean

Aldrich Family in Sorrow Over Illness of Charles Frost Aldrich

Mr and Mrs Thomas Bailey Aldrich arrive from Europe to find their son Charles Frost Aldrich gravely ill, sent to Adirondacks for recovery. The family, including twins and relatives, gathers at a Saranac Lake cottage as doctors urge urgent medical care and hopeful letters circulate among anxious friends.

Thomas Bailey Aldrich Aldrich Europe Charles Frost Aldrich Adirondacks Aple Algonquin Club Lake Eer Talbot Aldrich Canton Place Mt. Vernon Street Mrs. Aldrich

Fales Nominated for Third Term at Republican Convention

At the second old Republican senatorial convention, Frank A. Fales of Norwood was nominated for a third Massachusetts Senate term after resolutions condemning a third term were debated. The 2% vote carried the condemnations before a ballot motion to proceed was adopted and the convention moved to a vote.

Frank A. Fales Norwood Fales Massachusetts Senate Borden Foxboro

Massachusetts Republican convention ballots for Fales and Whitaker

Delegates at a Massachusetts Republican convention debated ballot order with a push to back Fales and Whitaker. Debate touched on party strength in Wrentham and the fate of expunging prior condemnations from the record. Joseph Walker of Brookline was reelected to the State committee as sessions ended at the Parker House lunch.

Cole Wrentham Hibbige J. Whitr O. C. Livermore Livermore Eaves Gallison Fe Gales Tole Stone Sharon Man Ales Joseph Walker Brookline Joseph H. Walker Worcester Republican State Committee Baker Urtis Fales Divermore Senator Fates Parker House

Regret Gaston’s Move at Boston Elevated Railway

The Boston Elevated Railway Company informs Mr. William A Gaston of the directors’ appreciation as he resigns as chairman. They credit his four years of service with founding the corporation and guiding management, noting harmonious relations and benefits to the city. The letter is signed by President William A Bancroft.

Boston Hailway William A. Gaston Boston Elevate Fition Svarem Willaam A Bancroft Ae N Sr

Train thefts and private guards surge after recent robberies

A Boston report details a jewelry watch loss valued at 900 dollars and 40 dollars plus a Chicago ticket from a Rich ardson at South Terminal station. Police deny repeat pickpocket activity while private watchmen are hired near Dewey square amid rising thefts.

South Terminal Chicago Richardson Quinty Boston Watts

Sacrificed Horses to Save Life

Driver Tague of Charlestown Combination 7 hurled himself and his team through Keeffes grocery window to save a woman as a fire apparatus neared the scene. One horse was fatally injured, and the officer remarked the life of the woman outweighed the animal. The unidentified woman escaped, and Tague credited his team with saving a life.

Tague Combination 7 Charlestown Monument Bunker Hill Keeffe Bill

Lawrence Washington Visits Boston on 15th Fall Trip

Lawrence Washington a descendant of John Washington and relative of George Washington travels to Boston yearly for antiquities study. The 70 year old, six foot figure with white hair expects to witness Arthur Pue Gorman’s presidential bid and returns to Baltimore for seasonal duties.

Lawrence Washington Boston John Washington George Washington Mr. Washington Houdon Arthu Pue Gorman Maryland

Boston and Albany Route Through Massachusetts and Berkshires

A fragmented forecast of travel routes along the Boston and Albany line through Massachusetts and the Berkshires toward New York, mentioning arrival in Boston and a future schedule unclear due to garbled OCR.

Boston & Albany Massachusetts Berkshires Hudson Pee Boeton

The Columbia Sunk After Striking Graves in Lighthouse Channel

The fishing schooner Columbia of Bose ton, Captain Jesse Thomas, from the fishing grounds off Cape Elizabeth, struck on the Graves at 1 AM and sank within an hour in six fathoms of water. The crew of 100 were saved. Owned by Captain Jesse L. Scott and valued at about $150, she was 38 tons net and insured.

Columbia Boseton Jesse Thomas Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse Channel Nash's Rock Jesse L. Scott

Service Held In Memory Of Rev Henry M Vorbert

At St Stephen's Church Florence street a Sunday memorial service honored Rev Henry M Vorbert former rector. Actors' Church Alliance members attended in force and Vorbert's choir stall was draped in black and purple with a rose wreath. Rev C H Brent and Rev F R Talbot led the service with Brent delivering the sermon.

St. Stephen’s Church Florence Street Henry M. Vorbert Besdes St. Stephen’s Actors’ Church Alliance Torbert C.H. Brent F. R. Talbot Brent

Assumption Catholic Association Elects Boston Leaders

At a meeting of the Assumption Catholic Association of Boston on Sunday October 3 election was held Edward J Breslin was unanimously reelected president Peter J Kieran was reelected treasurer and vice president London was chosen financial secretary Lawrence Hennesay recording secretary and a board of directors including Thomas Burke Martin Dui Robert Bland Thomas Duane Joseph Foley George Fierling Alexander Lambert Timothy F Le Gallo and Michael S Brophy was named sergeant at arms.

Assumption Catholc Association of Boston Edward J. Breslin Peter J. Kieranar Trease Pep Aa N ' Eridan B@mo London Lawrence Hennesay Thomas Burke Martin Dui Robert Bland Thomas Duane Joseph Foley Gorge Fierling Alexander Lambert Timothy F. le Gallo Michael S. Brophy

Memorial plans for McKinley in Fishkill skip to verge

Fragmentary notes from Fishkill Landing New York indicate memorial makers intend a Chapel dedication to President McKinley. The incomplete text mentions a memorial event and Christ church in the projected plan, with no clear dates or full names available.

Fishkill Landing N. Y Wepingers

Untitled verse fragment from Smart Set collection

Fragmentary poem lines describe love and sleep for children, proximity of death, and a ghostly image of Gabriel. The piece appears in Smart Set, dated 4 November, credited to W. Gilliten.

Golden Gate Gabriel Wood W. Gillitén

Boston Merchants at Harbors Congress in Baltimore

The Hon. John W. Candler led a Boston Merchants Association delegation to the National Harbors Congress in Baltimore to be held on Oct 8 and 9, with the Chamber of Commerce also sending representatives.

Bostow Harbors Johh W. Candler Balti Boston Merchants Association Baltimore Chamber of Commerce

Ny the Dentist Marks a Century of Service at Weymouth

In Weymouth on Oct 7 Dr. Alexander G Ny celebrated a long career as a leading dentist. The piece notes he was once the only dentist able to work tinam for patients and highlights his advancement into an aged era at 80.

Teoantry Weymouth Alexander G. Ny

Seth Low Resigns as New York Master and Leaves Columbia

Seth Low resigns as master of Columbia University effective today. The action comes amid internal disagreements and shifting governance at the university. Butler and other trustees are involved in the transition as Columbia names an interim leadership.

New York Columbia University Treat Low Efrey Butler

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