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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1901

Page

10

Market Buoyancy Sparks Rail and Copper Shares Surge

Frantic activity in the New York market fueled by rail stock gains led by St. Paul and Rock Island with Union Pacific and Southern Pacific rising over 2 percent. Rumors of major railroad deals swirled, while Copper Range and Calumet and Hecla posted notable advances in Boston. Experts noted potential consolidations and a brighter earnings outlook amid broader industrial strength.

New York St. Paul Rock Island Union Pacific Southern Pacific United Fruit Company Andrew W. Preston Minor C. Keith Charles A. Hubbard Bradley W. Palmer Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Copper Range Railroad Copper Range W. A. Paine Commonwealth Avenue Newton & Boston Lexington & Boston Boston Southern New England Telephone Company E. R. Williams Grain Department of Paine, Webber & Co Morris A. Peters Lionel Norman Norman Peters

Copper Prices and New Directors at Greene Consolidated Copper

London markets show spot copper up to 65 pounds per ton and futures at 64 pounds 10 shillings. Greene Consolidated Copper Co. elects new directors including A C Latimer, Governor Merriam, Edward Rice, General Seagongood, J Meidmann, and Henry Ollesheimer. Total assets listed at 9.133 million and P L surplus of 2.965 million. Pinkham.

London Greene Consolidated Copper Company A. C. Latimer William R. Merriam Edward C. Rice Lewis Seagongood J. Meidmann Henry Ollesheimer

Hannah Sedgwick Committed to Danvers Asylum

Hannah Sedgwick, who pointed a loaded revolver at William Furey in Central Square yesterday, was declared insane this morning and committed to Danvers. Reports that she fired shots or held tenants at bay are described as gross exaggerations with no gunfire occurring.

Hannah Sedgwick Asylum Lynn William Furey Central Square Danvers Furey

Ward 10 election officers rejected by commission

The election commission refused to reappoint any Precinct 7 Ward 10 officers who served last December after 20 ballots showing a double X against Ambrose Wood were found.

Ward 10 Election Commission Ambrose Wood

Framingham Church Nears 200th Anniversary

Framingham honors the 200th anniversary of the First Parish Church with historical sermons and speeches by Rev. Calvin Stebbins and notable Unitarians including Edward Everett Hale and George F. Hoar. The history recalls Rev. John Swift, the town’s early church, and evolving Unitarian influence.

Framingham Calvin Stebbins Edward Everett Hale George F. Hoar Horatio Stebbins California Henry G. Spaulding Newton Charles A. Humphreys Church Hill Cemetery First Unitarian Church

Millionaire Thomas Scott Seeks Poor Debtor Oath

Thomas Scott, once a millionaire, appeared in the Municipal Criminal Court for possible admission to the poor debtor's oath. The hearing was postponed to Oct 17. He has been jailed since February at creditors' expense, seeking release via the oath by proving net worth under $20.

Thomas A. Scott Thomas Scott Municipal Criminal Court Dewey Scott

Sullivan Held in 800 For Larceny Case

Michael T. Sullivan, contractor, jailed in 800 bail for larceny of 10 000 bricks, set for October 18 in Municipal Court. Court heard 22 men and two women charged with intoxication. many claimed never to have been drunk. Dwyer woman charged with larceny of Joe Murray's clothes, Murray a tailor in Ayer, absent. She claimed she wore Joe's suit for fun. Maroney Held for Grand Jury in stabbing case. West Roxbury District Court bound him over for Suffolk Superior Grand Jury in November. bail 300 posted by employer John A. Whittemore. Witness John R. Stewart stabbed. Doonan testified he received three stabs as the two men argued with Maroney.

Michael T. Sullivan Adams Dwyer Joe Murray Murray Ayer Joe John R. Stewart James Doonan Roslindale Meehan Neponset Avenue Mt. Hope West Roxbury District Court Howard Maroney Suffolk Superior Criminal Court John A. Whittemore Doonan

Vigorous nationwide trade upturn reports from Dun and Bradstreet

R G Dun and Co weekly review cites broad, vigorous constructive activity across sectors from lumber and steel to footwear and dry goods. Labor earning power remains strong, with living costs up about 4.6 percent from a year ago and bank exchange volumes rising.

Suffolk County civil cases heard in First to Fourth Sessions

Civil docket from Suffolk County Superior Court listing actions across sessions under Judges Hopkins Richardson Bond Hardy and Sherman. Cases include Elisabeth Crowe v Crilley for $1000 removal of goods. suit against Welch Grape Juice Co. for $193.51. Lonergan v Cobb for $8710.60. Brown v Boston Lumber Co. for $108.20. Green v Meyers for horse guarantee. Jennings v Roo ney for $400 commissions. Bristol v Norcross for $59.08. D Arcy v Sullivan for $65.25. Sanborn v Dinsmore for $141.85. Duncan v Boston Elevated R R Co. for $2000. Bail et al v Shea for $12. All trials and verdicts noted.

Suffolk County Hopkins Elisabeth Crowe Patrick Crilley Pembroke Street Chelsea P. B. Kiernan W. J. Miller G. T. Suill Hayes & Burr W. D. Turner H. M. Hutchings John M. Brown Boston Lumber Company B. & M. R. BR. Company Asa P. French W. W. Jenness Bates & Halliday A. C. Green Joseph Meyers F. H. Jackson V. W. Risk Charles F. Jennings John B. Rooney Walpole Sherman L. Whipple Harvey H. Pratt Hardy D. M. Bristol Eliza Norcross C. R. Morse C. B. Loud M. J. D' Arcy J. H. Sullivan Thomas B. Hughes Francis Burke Oscar E. Sanborn Sewell A. Dinsmore J. E. Benton O. C. Boothbay Spaulding & Hunter Florence Duncan Boston Elevated R. R. Company Massachusetts and Huntington Avenues M. D. Flattery RE. P. Saltonstall Sherman George W. Bail John Shea

Headon Collision Kills Motorman Nagle in Methuen

A head-on collision on the Lowell division of the Boston and Northern street railway at 6:50 this morning killed Motorman James E. Nagle of Lawrence and injured conductors James Loftus and Frank Lacourse, motorman Henry Hart, and several passengers. The crash occurred just above Glen Forest near the Willows turnout. one car telescoped the other, pinning Nagle and severing his legs. He died shortly after at the general hospital.

Borden dismisses cotton market rumors and wage speech

New York dispatch reports Matthew C. D. Borden denying any alliance of cotton cloth manufacturers against him and denying market manipulation. He cites the small share of manufacturers' consumption, urges a wage increase for operatives, notes a market rise, and expresses hope for broad cooperation among Fall River mills.

New York Matthew C. D. Borden M. C. D. Borden Fall River

Sunday Religious Meetings and Sermons Across Boston

A long list of Sunday services and events at many churches and spiritual societies across Boston. Included are times and locations for Bethany Mission Haymarket, Twelfth Baptist, Staniford Street Mission, First Baptist, Tremont Temple, Berkley Temple, Old South Church, People’s Temple, Cadet Hall, Commercial Hall, Fannie Marriner circles, and numerous Unitarian and Universalist gatherings. Special speakers include Rev. George Lorimer, Rev. A. C. Dixon, Dr. Hyde, and Rev. S. M. Landis among others.

Christian Prohibition Union Bethany Mission Haymarket Square Merrimac Street Sp. m Twelfth Baptist Church Phillips Street Ph. m Staniford Street Dudley Street Baptist Church Bustard N Day School First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Francis H. Rowley Welcome Ruggles &Street Baptist Church Tremont Street A. C. Dixon D. D Soule Tremont Temple Baptist Church The Tor George C. Lorimer Lorimer Christ Tife Berkhley Albert Marion Hyde Toledo George H. Remele Marie Kayla Stone Hyde Stone George A. Gordon Hope Chapel Shawmut Street Park Square O. Hannum People's Temple Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street F. H. Albee W. W. Adams A. M. Thatcher Ella Morse O. S. Carter Rome Tremocnt Street M. BE West Concord Street EB Davis Miss Covell CADET Lynn Free Seach Roxbury N. J. Willis B. Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street A. D. Mayo Boston Mary Manley Eorge li Brainard Daniel Cameron Henry Donion Howard Snelling Glover Cirillo Gray George Mendall Taylor MDPN S Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets John W. Butler Mexico Butler Berkley_ Temple Rupzies Street M. Landis Hia Dedham Street A. T. Eldy James R. Small Christian Missionary Alliance Park Street Bromfield Treat Church K. C. Russell Bowdein Hall Washington Street Dorchester Lincoln Hall Concord Street Dea Universal Britherhood Organization Tophical Society Katherine Tingley Mt. Vernon Street Hospitaller Sunday Institute Unity Hall

Record Cloth Sales Hit Seasonal High In Fall River Market

The print cloth market in Fall River reports sales of about 400000 pieces for the week, with regulars around 00000. Market improves on settled conditions. labor strike threats over a 5 percent rise have been postponed to Oct 21 and may be indefinite. Matthew Horden of New York drives spot regulars at 3 cents and bids for future delivery into the new year.

Fall River Oncay Matthew Horden New York

Doan's Ointment Promises Relief for Skin Ailments

A vintage ad-style claim urges parents not to let children suffer eczema and other skin conditions. Doan's Ointment is pitched as a harmless cure available at any drug store, with confident assurances of relief.

Doan

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