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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1900

Page

6

Market Moves On Copper and Miners in Early 1900s Trading

The New York market opened lower then steadied led by Sugar lifting from 116 1 4 to 117 1 2. Mass Consolidated rose on good buying with a new stamp mill due July and ventures into multiple lodes. Copper shares softened yet remained firm as traders hold cash, with talk of a Trimountain Copper Range mill-site exchange and a planned Santa Fe smelter start mid November.

New York America Paris London Centennial-Hureka Mining Company Bocks Evans Mass Consolidated Mass Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad Breece Mining Company Santa Fe Denver & Rio Grande Albuquerque Cerillos Calumet & Hecla Copper Range Trimountain Keweenaw Point Trimountain Company Copper Range Company Copper Range Railroad Exchange Mutual R Mountain Bay State Gas Aog Berens Laas United States Wee Nes U. S. Oil Central Oil Shawmut Oil U. S. Oil Company VA. 8 Old Dominion P. O. Square House

Boston market report shows closing prices and totals

Boston records today list highest and lowest sales and closing bid and asked prices. Total activity includes bonds worth 42 500 dollars, stocks 9230 shares, unlisted stocks 6924 shares, and bonds 8000 dollars.

Boston

Six in One Grave at Lake View Cemetery

The bodies of Captain James Corrigan and his family were buried in a single large grave at Lake View Cemetery after the Idler yacht wreck off Cleveland. Mrs Corrigan, Ida Corrigan, Jeane Corrigan, Mrs Rieley, her daughter, and baby Rieley were drowned when the yacht capsized on July 7. Miss Mabelle Hall, a niece, was buried with the victims after dying last week.

Cleveland, O James Corrigan Lake View Cemetery Sprecher Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church Idler Corrigan Ida Corrigan Jeane Corrigan Rieley Baby Rieley Mabelle Hall

Photographer Litchfield seeks jail transfer from state prison

George Hf. Litchfield, veteran city photographer and prior convict in the Winthrop counterfeiters case, withdrew his writ of error and asked Judge Lowell to convert his two year sentence from State Prison to East Cambridge jail. The request was granted and he was taken away.

George Hf. Litchfield Winthrop United States Circuit Court Lowell East Cambridge State Prison

Warrant Requests In Ward 6 Caucus Interference

Alderman Dixon seeks warrants for Congressman Fitzgerald and three caucus officers for alleged voter interference at the Ward 6 Democratic caucus. Hearing delayed a week as counsel for Fitzgerald and others is tied up in the Superior Court.

Fitzgerald Charles Ballem Thomas J. McMackin Edward E. Moran Judge Forsaith Edward J. Flynn Mtzgerald Joseph Lundy Edward W. Dixon Dixon the Post Kane Congressman Fitzgerald Ballem Mr. Lundy

Ward 28 Democratic rally attacks Gerry in St Louis speech

Loyal Democrats at a Ward 28 rally criticize Alderman Gerry for neglecting the ward and demand organization. Speakers include T. F. J. Curley and John J. Cronin urging change and faulting loan bills. Also Roosevelt in St Louis parade and dinner with remarks contrasting Bryan’s prophecies with wartime economic trends.

Democratic Club John J. Cronin William P. Glennon Gerry

Hennessey the Choice Unanimous for Suffolk Senate

W J Hennessey was the unanimous choice of the seventh Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention held in Jefferson Hall Dorchester last night Twenty eight delegates represented Wards 16 20 and 24 M J Mahoney called the convention to order Dr E J McGovern named chairman Secretaries were K K Hart and F A Brown Committee on credentials included M I Jennings J J Flannagan and T F Campbell M L Jennings chosen for the Democratic State committee and M J Collins Ward 16 W J Power Ward 20 and M J Mahoney Ward 24 selected for the district committee J McDermott delivered the nominating speech for Mr Hennessey.

W. J. Hennessey Suffolk Jefferson Hall Dorchester M. J. Mahoney E. J. McGovern K. K. Hart F. A. Brown M. I. Jennings J. J. Flannagan T. F. Campbell M. L. Jennings M. J. Collins W. J. Power J. ¥. McDermott Mr. Hennessey

Cambridge Officials Rally Against Clerk Hubbard

The Cambridge Common Council condemned Clerk Sanford B Hubbard of the School Board for taking part in legislative affairs. A city ordinance bans city officers from influencing lawmaking. a council committee found he violated its spirit by acting as a paid city official, though not technically one. No further action will be taken.

Cambridge Common Council

Anthony Coe daughter wed Russell Talbot Anthony

Miss Mabel Louise Coe daughter of Mr and Mrs Coe married Russell Talbot Anthony at the Church of the New Jerusalem Roxbury last evening at 8 o clock The Rev T F Wright of Cambridge officiated The Swedenborgian service was used The bride was given away by her father Miss Bessie Coe was bridesmaid Mr Olney Potter Anthony acted as best man Ushers included A Warren Child Edward O Woodward J Damon Elms Jr and Charles Call The bride wore white muslin over white silk The church boquets featured autumn leaves plumes of southern semilax and chrysanthemum backgrounds After a tour the couple will reside at 12 Moultrie Avenue Dorchester

Mabel Louise Coe A. Warren Child Edward O. Woodward J. Damon Elms, Jr Charles Call

England Disbands Militia After South African War

London October 9. The British War Office ordered the bulk of militia regiments called out for service during the South African war to be disbanded. The measure affects about 60 000 men.

London British War Office

Roberts Sentenced to House of Correction for Two Years

In Superior Criminal Court Judge Stevens jailed Samuel D. Roberts for two and a half years after he assaulted Trowbridge with a razor over a woman. James B. Kelley received six months for assault and battery. Alphonso Gardner and Mildra Matthias also faced terms for related crimes.

Superior Criminal Court Stevens Samuel D. Roberts House of Correction Roberts Trowbridge James B. Kelley Edward Penny West End Alphonso Gardner Mildra Matthias Bomed

Codman backs Bryan in open letter from Cotuit 1900

Charles R. Codman declares in an open letter that two main reasons compel voting for Bryan: to halt McKinley’s policies and defend the nation’s character and republican ideals. He argues Aguinaldo’s role and U S officials’ actions in Spain–Philippines war show the need for Bryan and a Democratic Congress to restore liberty and justice. Cotuit, Oct 8 1900.

Charles R. Codman Bryan Willis J. Abbott Democratic National Committee Mr. Bryan Mr. McKinley Aguinaldo Spain United States Manila Philippine Islands Cotuit

Richardson reports Gorman illness including heart disease

Congressmen Richardson says ex Senator Gorman is suffering from throat trouble and heart disease after returning to New York from Washington. The report notes the health issues affecting the former senator and his public duties.

New York Richardson Democratic National Committee Washington Gorman

Gun Experiment Confirms Jackson Statement in Fatal Shooting

Fall River reports that Medical Examiner Buck and officers tested the gun used by Ruel Jackson in the South Somerset fatal shooting of George A. Thompson. The gun's discharge during the test matched Jackson's account, reinforcing his testimony.

Jackson Fall River Ruel Jackson South Somerset George A. Thompson Augustus W. Buck C. A. Gordon William H. Medley Donahue Somerset Police Department Buck

Army urged to modernize and reorganize forces

Major-General John R. Brooke, commanding the Department of the East, calls for a modern reorganization of the army in his annual report. He urges increases to place the force on an efficient basis and enable it to perform duties creditably. He also commends wireless telegraphy and urges immediate plans for full communication within each fortress.

Washington John R. Brooke Department of the East New York War Department Brooke Signal Service

Anemia tale from Frances Harris of Syracuse

Frances E Harris describes suffering from anemia at 17 with weakness nervousness and pale face. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for restoring appetite strength weight and color after a dozen boxes bought from Schenectady based company 50 cents per box or 6 for 2 50.

Frances H. Harris Onondaga Street Syracuse N. Y Miss Harris Frances E. Harris Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Deadlock at Ninth District convention stalls on ballots

The Ninth District convention faced a deadlock with 130 delegates present as multiple ballots failed to yield a nominee. Ex-Senator Shaw lauded ex-Senator Corbett, while Fitzgerald backed Kelcher and further ballots split Ward 6 among Kelcher Conry and Corbett. The roll call method was debated before a recess was set for 8 PM.

Joseph F. Hickey South End North End South Boston Great East Boston David B. Shaw Joseph J. Corbett Corbett Shaw William T. A. Fitzgerald John A. Kelther Fitzgerald Senate Democratic Party Ward 7 Kelcher Ward 8 Daniel J. Kiley Common Council Ward 13 Monahan Gallivan National Congress Kansas City Ward 6 Conry Riley James Donovan Ward Ward 3 Congressman Fitzgerald Kiley

Baker A Candidate Nominated For Congress

The Democrats of the eleventh district meet at 3 PM at the American House to nominate a candidate. Ex Collector Winslow Warren has informed Moorfield Storey of independent voters’ support. William H. Baker of Newton seeks renomination despite opposition from some legislators.

Eleventh Congress Winslow Warren Moorfield Storey William H. Baker Newton

Hanson Renominated By Acclamation At Mid­dlesex Meet

In Lowell on October 9, at the seventh Middlesex Republican senatorial convention, Senator Charles H. Hanson was renominated by acclamation. The event crowned Hanson again as the party’s candidate.

Lowell Middlesex Charles H. Hanson

Valet Foils Burglar at Ambassador's Secretary’s Room

London dispatch reports a valet saved William Bayard Cutting, private secretary to the U S ambassador Joseph H. Choate, from a burglar who entered Cutting’s room through a window. The thief was captured with jewelry valued at 1600 dollars and was remanded at a police court.

London William Bayard Cutting United States Joseph H. Choate

Miners hear President Mitchell urge convention to end strike

In Shamokin Penn ninth Oct President Mitchell addressed a large miners meeting urging delegates be sent to a convention to decide the operators' offer. He warned the strike may not end immediately but progress will come as miners judge concessions while operators maintain the 10 percent increase and powder cost adjustments.

Shamokin Penn Mitchell Ecutive John ‘Mitchell

Coal Firms in Hazleton Area Offer 10% Wage Hike

The A. S. Van Wyckle estate operating Colerain and Milnesville collieries and Calvin Pardee & Co owners of Lattimer mines posted notices offering a 10 percent wage increase to mine workers. Four other operators have not yet offered the raise, including G B Markle, with expected concessions anticipated in the coming days.

Hazleton Penn A. S. van Wyckle Coleraine Milnesville Calvin Pardee & Co Lattimer G, B. Markle

Men Leaving Collins as Collieries Shut Down Likely

Harrisburg dispatch reports Williamstown and nearby collieries facing shutdown due to labor shortages. An all night parade of about 2350 workers occurred last night, with 150 more missing today, signaling a looming cessation of operations across the mines.

Harrisburg Penn Williamstown

Terre Haute Striker Shuts Street Cars and Lights

Terre Haute Indiana October 9 no street cars are moving today and no electric lights or power are in service due to a strike by the Terre Haute electrical railway employees. The men demand shorter hours and higher pay.

Terre Haute Ind Terre Haute Electrical Railway

Newsboys on Street Cars May Lose Paper Sales

Judge Bragg in Charlestown district court yesterday ruled newsboys under 16 cannot sell newspapers on street cars. The decision, if upheld by the Supreme Court, will force sales to sidewalks or require hotels and rail lines to hire men to sell papers on cars. James Fitzgerald, 15, faced the charge of selling where not allowed. pleaded not guilty with several continuances. Fitzgerald was fined and held in $100 bond for appeal.

ST. Louis Exposition Coliseum Roosevelt St. Louis Club Planters’ Hotel Ziegenheim Kerns Missouri Mounted Regiment Colise Union Station Chicago Indiana Bryan Mr. Bryan McKinley Republican Party Providence Judge Bragg Charlestown Supreme Court Joseph J. Corbett Olds Bragg Fitzgerald

Tufts Faculty Changes Announce New Appointments

Tufts College announces new appointments filling vacancies in mathematics astronomy and modern languages. William R. Ransom becomes Walker special instructor in mathematics and will lead the first astronomy course. Dr F Ess fills the vacancy in modern languages after Dr Ludwig Demeter's resignation, joining from the Princeton faculty.

Tufts College William R. Ransom Walker Fannom Tufts Ludwig Demeter F. Ess Princeton

Cabot Club Candidacy Fund Allocated for Ward 18 Nominees

The Cabot Independent Club of Ward 18 approved 500 to support John Buckley James Bunch and Thomas Milford in seeking Common Council nomination from Ward 138. The club also enjoyed an entertainment and will occupy rooms at 221 Cabot Street from Oct 12. Rox-

Cabot Independent Club Ward 18 John Buckley James Bunch Thomas Milford Common Council Cabot Street Rox

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted By Surgeon Letter

A prominent surgeon endorses avoiding pile operations when possible and promoting the Pyramid Pile Cure sold by druggists. The ad claims a 50 cent package can cure long-standing piles using a suppository with acids, astringents and oils, avoiding pain and daily disruption. A free book on causes and cures is offered by Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall, Michigan.

Pyramid Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

School Board Wrangle Over Music and Marital Policy Rejected

Boston school board debates music adoption in primary schools and a marriage resignation rule for women teachers. Voted 11 to 9 to rescind the aoe 15 order amid clashes, with Anderson opposing married teachers. George H. Martin re elected to finish the Board of Supervisors after a lengthy ballot process.

George H. Martin Board of Supervisors Alice T. Lee Campbell Mecessary John Jo. Bradlee Alice T. T John I. Bradlee

Milks price rise sparks consumer protest plan

Farmers have raised milk prices by seven eighths of a cent per quart while the Milk Trust has increased consumer prices by two cents per quart. The piece argues a fair price is six to seven cents and urges consumers to refuse the extra cent as extortion to win the fight.

Milk Trust

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