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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1901

Page

8

Market Notes Turn Dull After Early Rail Rally

The market closed weak after an uneven session with rails leading the gains in New York. Pennsylvania rose on dividend expectations while St Paul weakened from intra day highs. Copper and mining shares fluctuated, with Amalgamated slipping as other names traded mixed. The writer warns of a fragile market amid large new security issuances and a wary credit backdrop.

New York Metropolitan Street Railway St. Paul Pennsylvania Atchison Gould and Huntington Vanderbilt Baltimore & Ohio Northern Pacific Union Pacific Atchison Systems United States Northern Pacific West New York Associated Banks Boston Amalgamated Atlantic Michigan Old Colony Adventure Arcadian Baltic Isle Royale Wilcox Mass Mines Knowlton Lode United States of Company Eat Bell Tel Se Central Vtinton Gas & Coke Am Ag Chem Tel & Tel Yy A Arcadian Mining Baltic Mining I . Bingham Boston & Albany Boston & Lowell Boston & Me British Col Mining al & Hecla Centennial Ee I A & Stk Cochitt Mining Eee Daly-West Dom Coal Mining Dom Iron & Steel Edison Ne Ee Erle Tel Fitchburg Cae Guanajuato Isle Royale Mining Mars Electric Masa Minin Mayflower Mining Bt Mergenthaler Lin Michigan Ae Mohawka Old Colony Mining Old Colony RR Old Domin Mining Osceola Mining Parrot Mining Phenix Mining Pullman Co Quincey Mining Rhode Island Santa Fe Mining Tamarack Mineee Trinity Mining Union Pacific Sae ORIG United Fruit Ene United Shoe M Utah Mining Victoria Minin West End St Wia Central Wolverine Minee

Wall Street Operator Seeks Buyers for Stock Deal

A city financier in town for a few days invites interested persons to contact him about a single stock opportunity promising substantial profit. He seeks buyers willing to engage promptly for a potentially lucrative arrangement.

Wall Street

Five killed by brigands in Vienna kidnapping case

London dispatch reports pastors Dimikroft and Zirkoff with three female mission workers killed by the band that kidnapped Miss Stone. The blaze of violence follows the abduction, signaling a violent turn in the high profile case.

London Dimikroft Zirkoff Vienna Daily Express Miss Stone

Russians Offer Aid in Reaching Miss Stone

Constantinople reports the Russian government repeats its wish to help the United States in securing Miss Stone by all practicable means. Other powers are eager too, but Russia can bring the needed pressure. Missionaries Baird and Haskell have not yet contacted the brigands or begun negotiations.

Constantinople United States Miss Stone Russia Messrs. Baird and Haskell

Bulgaria Blame Shifts to London Over Miss Stone Case

From Constantinople a Standard despatch says Bulgarians now claim responsibility for Miss Stone's retention, not the Turkish government, alleging Macedonian agitators and possibly higher authorities connived. The stance toward brigand bands appears more suspicious and different from Stambuloff era.

London Constantinople Miss Stone Stambuloff

Brigands Withdraw Into Macedonian Interior, Telegraph Says

A Sofia despatch to the Daily Telegraph reports that the brigands who captured Stone have retreated into the interior of Macedonia toward Nevrokop. Former members of the Macedonian committee, arrested on suspicion, deny any knowledge of the affair.

London Stone Macedonia Nevrokop Gays Daily Telegraph Sofia Macaionian Committee Oal

Wellesley Seeks Funds for Stone Ransom Unity

Wellesley College reports efforts to rally national support among women’s colleges for a fund to ransom Miss Stone. A French department professor appeals to fellow educators and mothers, urging action to prevent further suffering and honor American missionary work.

Wellesley Wellesley College Miss Stone Boston Press

Editorial questions ransom in Miss Stone case

The Daily News condemns high ransoms as a questionable practice while sympathizing with Miss Stone’s plight. It argues Turkish authorities could stop brigandage, and warns that foreign donations empower brigands, undermining stability in eastern Europe.

London The Daily News Miss Stone Turkey Europe

Thieves Assault Two Elderly Women in Rochester Robbery

In Rochester New York two women aged about sixty were robbed of more than 300 dollars. Three beardless young men aged 22 to 25 posed as gas company agents to gain entry, beat the women into unconsciousness, ransacked the home, cut telephone wires, and locked the victims in a cellar before leaving after nearly two hours.

Rochester N. Y L. M. French A. A. Gardiner

Grove Must Take Chances on Crowe Surrender

Omaha police chief Donahue advances plans to meet Pat Crowe's surrender terms and has most conditions in place. The city council considered withdrawing its reward, while County Judge Wosenhaller would not commit to releasing Crowe on bond.

Omaha Neb Donahue Pat Crowe Wosenhaller County Court Crowe

Foster-Dodge Wedding in Charlestown Church

Miss Helen Leavitt Dodge and aulle Foster wed last evening at Green Street Charlestown with Rev B R Harris of the Bunker Hill Baptist Church officiating. Relatives and friends attended the ceremony. Miss Pauline M Dodge served as maid of honor with three flower girls Ruth Ilisley Doris Smith and Marion Foster leading the procession at Mrs James Smiths home. A well attended informal reception followed.

Helen Leavitt Dodge Aulle Foster Green Street Charlestown B. R. Harris Bunker Hill Baptist Church Pauline M. Dodge Ruth Ilisley Doris Smith James Smith Marion Foster

Temperance Reform Talk and City Ministry Spoke at Union

At the Christian Endeavor Union in the Methodist Church North Adams tonight Rev Emory W Hunt of Boston spoke on Sense and Nonsense in Temperance Reform. Rev A C Dixon of Boston spoke on God in the City and favored outdoor preaching to reach those in need.

North Adams Christian Endeavor Union Emory W. Hunt D. D Boston A. C. Dixon

Somerville G A R post marks 30th anniversary

Willard C. Kinsley poet of Somerville and G A R chapter observed the 30th anniversary of its organization last evening at the old G A R hall in Citizen building Gilman Square Somerville. About 20 post members and friends plus Company M Infantry veterans, Major John A. Cummings Camp 2 8 V, gathered for a turkey supper at 8 oclock.

Willard C. Kinsley Somerville G. A. R. Hall Gilman Square Post and Friends Ithth Infantry M. V John A. Cummings

Grimes Nominated for Democratic Representative Seat

Medford reports Mark M. Grimes was named the Democratic candidate for Representative in the 12th Middlesex district during tonight's nomination event.

Medford Mark M. Grimes Middlesex

Ill police officers Nee and McCormack gravely ill after perjury case

Patrolmen Nee and McCormack, accused of perjury by Judge Dewey, are dangerously ill. Nee, with diphtheria, is in Carneg Hospital. McCormack, at home, suffers nervous prostration. Family and officials note public contempt and worry over court proceedings.

Nee MecCormack Dewey George H. Nee Carneg Hospital Joseph A. McCormack Bowdoin Street Patrolman McCormack Chinatown Cain Carney Hospital Judge Dewey Board of Police

Jury Chosen for Hayes Murder Trial in Winsted

In Litchfield County Connecticut on October 1 1901 jurors were selected for the trial of John T Hayes of Winsted charged with murdering his sweetheart Miss Winfred Cooke at the Gilbert Home for Children in Winsted on February 11 The proceedings include testimonies from George L Cook father of the dead girl and others who describe the broken engagement and Hayes alleged jealous rage with plans to elope. The trial is expected to last about two weeks with more witnesses to come.

Litchfield, Conn John T. Hayes Winsted Winfred Cooke Litchfield County Gilbert Home Hayes Miss Cooke First Congregational Church George L. Cook Norton Miss Cook Livenyman James Hayes

Tradesmen Insure King Edward's Life

London report says a syndicate of tradesmen and others who would lose families if the coronation fails has formed to insure King Edward's life offering protection against potential royal ceremony disruption.

King Edward London The Daily Chronicle

Rockefeller Donates 200000 to Barnard College

John D. Rockefeller gives 200000 to Barnard College for the endowment with the condition that by January first trustees must raise another 200000. The information comes from The Times. The donation reflects Rockefeller's continued support for women’s higher education in New York.

New York John D. Rockefeller Barnard College Jemuery

Newton Patrolman Receives Hearing on Alleged Fraud Plot

Newton Patrolman Jeffrey N Marchant of the Newton fire department was suspended last Saturday amid allegations of a scheme to defraud the Newton Roxton Street Railway Company in connection with former conductor Samuel Clarke. A hearing before Mayor Edward J Pickard and Chief Ward A Tarbox was held this afternoon and adjourned to tomorrow at 6 pm when Clarke is expected to testify.

Newton Jeffrey N. Marchant Newton Lire Department Newton & Roxton Street Railway Company Samuel Clarke Edward JL. Pickard Wred A. Tarbox Tarbox Clarke

Social Dem address in Brockton by Rev Thomas McGrady

The Rev. Thomas McGrady of Bellevue Kentucky spoke on socialism at Hibernian Hall Brockton tonight under Branch 9 Social-Democratic party. Father Lenny was given a reception after the meeting.

Brockton Thomas McGrady Bellevue Hibernian Hall Social-Democratic Party Lenny

Autopsy Links Woman Found At 1A Hudson Street to Alcoholism

An autopsy on the unidentified woman found on the steps of 1A Hudson Street Monday morning concludes death resulted from alcoholism and exposure. Poisoning was suspected but no clues to the woman’s identity were found.

Hudson Street

Independent telephone firm to challenge Bell in East

The Telegraph Telephone and Cable Company of America plans aggressive expansion from New York into Massachusetts and beyond. Wires already in State and Federal streets will be connected, with a Boston line to be completed, and rates to New York to Boston will be lower than Bell’s. Oakes Ames serves on the Boston board.

Peoregninel Telegraph, Telephone and Cable Company of America New York Bell Coe Frank Atting New York & Boston Telephone Company Telephone, Teleaph and Cable Company of America Congress Morse Thomas Telegraph, Telephone and Cable Company of America Boston White Plains Ees Massachusetts New York State Bell Company Oakes Ames

Duke of Alba Dies in New York at 53

The Duke of Alba died of heart failure in his Holland House apartments after entertaining friends. He had arrived Sept. 21 to witness the international yacht races as Sir Thomas Lipton’s guest and had contracted influenza after a severe cold. His death closes a long era in Spanish aristocracy with extensive private estates and a social life in Madrid and London.

New York Duke of Alba Spain Holland House Thomas Lipton Duke of Alba Alva Madrid London Newport

Lipton Moved by Death Of Duke de Alba

Chicago report describes Sir Thomas Lipton reacting to the death of the Duke de Alba in New York. Lipton notes the duke planned to sail to Erin for Europe, references upcoming yacht races, and recalls the duke as a Spanish nobleman and last of the Stuarts. He expresses deep regret at the loss.

Chicago Duke de Alba New Pee Thomas Lipton Europe

Divorces Split Episcopalians at San Francisco Convention

The Episcopal Church delegates in San Francisco reject both Canon 36 section 4 and Canon 37 on divorce and remarriage, keeping marriage guidance unsettled for three years. The house of deputies also approves a constitutional amendment for modified worship forms, pending bishops action, while both houses appoint a capital and labor committee to study worker disputes for peaceful settlement.

San Francisco House of Deputies Episcopal Convention House of Bishops House McKim Washington Huntington

Quiet Quincy Wedding Joins Miss Emery to Joseph Mills

A quiet ceremony was held at Rev. EN. Mardy's Bethany Congregational Church residence in Quincy. Grace Edythe Emery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Emery, married Joseph Belcher Mills of Boston. Mills works for a large Boston publishing house and formerly lived in Paterson, NJ. They left by 6 o'clock train for a month long trip to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, planning to reside in Boston's Back Bay after returning.

Quincy EN. Mardy Bethany Congregational Church Grace Edythe Emery B. H. Emery Washington Street Joseph Belcher Mills Boston Mills New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Back Bay

Hart’s debt claim sparks Boston finance debate

City officials clash over Mayor Hart’s debt figures claiming a $1.36 million drop since last December while critics say the payment for the Boston water works by the State accounts for any reduction. They argue real debt rose $442,240.30 this year due to loans inside the limit and transfers from public works.

Hart Boston Crane Boston Common Tinkham Quincy South Union Station Stony Brook Blue Hill Avenue Parks

Lawyers Cause The Delay In Boston Courts

Attorney General Knowlton says court congestion stems from conflicting engagements of counsel. Proposes remedies include a new city court or expanded jury jurisdiction for Boston Municipal Court, but notes more courts may worsen delays. Suggests clients retain multiple barristers to prevent idle time.

Knowlton Boston Municipal Court of England

Yorks Bound for St John Cornwall Duke and Duchess Visit Kingston

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York spend a day in Kingston as they head to St John New Brunswick. Governor General Countess Minto Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Mayor Kenton greet them. The duke receives an LL P degree and visits Queen's University. Cornerstone laid for new arts building. Royal Military College also visited.

Cornwall Ont Duke Duchess of Cornwall York Thousand Islands Sst John N. B Kingston Countess Minto Wilfrid Laurier Lady Laurier Kenton South Africa Sanford Fleming Queen's University Cm. G Aveena University Aes Royal Military College

Family in Connecticut Sees Another Suicide Reported

In Fair field New Sherman Conn Oct 15 the body of B Jay Driggs a long time family crisis figure was found hanging from a tree by a halter near his home in Sherman The Driggs family has a history of self inflicted deaths totaling fifteen over four generations including E J Briggs paternal ancestors who also died by their own action in earlier times

New Fairfield Conn B. Jay Driggs Sherman E. J. Briggs

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