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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
8
A dull market gives way in late trading as high quality issues rise. Van derbilt shares and Northwest railroad stocks spark gains while overall activity remains weak and traders await clarity on Northwest railroad developments and the Northern Pacific situation involving Morgan and Vanderbilt.
Rotors stock auction notes list the day’s top and lowest sale figures. Closing bids show prices asked by sellers and recorded trades, reflecting market demand as traders adjust positions.
The Massachusetts Single Tax League hosted a banquet at Hotel Brunswick for the Boston Merchants Association with five members and guests attending. Fillebrown outlined aims of widening wage channels and taxing land value, followed by a long discussion with figures on land value, building depreciation, and potential tax reforms.
Petitions for 5 cent Chelsea fares presented to railroad commissioners by Poston & Northern. Chelsea Aldermen pressed for transfer stations at Broadway square and Bellingham, with fare proposals of 5 cents to Maplewood and Orient Heights via Revere Beach, and 6 cents to Lynn. Hearing to be adjourned for interparty talks.
Mr. Booker Washington, visiting New Haven for Yale’s bi centennial, says he has given no interview and has not discussed the Washington events. He adds that reports are circulating with his alleged quotes and denies authorizing any such remarks.
Tomorrow offers a grand Pan American excursion to Buffalo via Boston and Maine. Round trip fare is 7.00 with tickets valid on regular trains October 2% to October 29. Tickets available at Boston city ticket office and select points including Worcester and Springfield.
Thomas Little, age unknown, died in the afternoon at the home of his son P. G. Little in Barclay. He was a native of Ireland.
Ladderman Martin E. Dolan of the Bristol street fire house leaped from a trolley car to seize two runaway horses pulling an ice wagon on a Washington street near Decatur. A sheet of white paper and an approaching elevated train had spooked them, sending the team toward noon traffic. Dolan clung to the harness, was carried two feet before stopping the frightened animals, averting likely injury or damage.
Miss Rodd of 2 Andrews street Malden faced a masked intruder who demanded deeds. She knocked him unconscious with a flatiron then fled the room and reported the incident to police as neighbors disputed awareness of the event. The case remains unresolved with authorities pursuing leads.
A Quincy House reunion of Company B Fifth Massachusetts Infantry drew about 20 members with Elisha N. Pierce as guest. Officers were elected including President Joseph A. White and Secretary George F Mitchell. Other dinners included the Boston Credit Men's Association at Young's with John R. Ainsley presiding, and the New England Iron and Hardware Association with Allan J. Chase as host. The Arcanum Club annual meeting at Parker House elected officers led by Dr. Herbert C. Dean. Knights of Columbus state officers met at Parker House with Joseph C. Pelletier presiding alongside Rev. Joseph Supple and William S. Meary as guests. A Memorial Hall reception for teachers and pupils was led by Superintendent Edmund Billings. Troop D rifle team members dined at Thorndike with Captain John Perrins presiding. The Order of Fraternal Helpers met at American House.
James J. Callanan a 23 year old Springfield Post Office clerk admitted stealing registered letters on June 2. After a Atlantic crossing and voluntary surrender he received leniency from Judge Lowell with assurance of reform. Witnesses included his wife mother and local pastor plus others who testified to his good reputation. Assistant DA Casey urged leniency while the court stressed seriousness of the offense and gave Callanan a chance to amend without punishment.
Vienna report to the Daily Mail says US Consul-General Dickingon has intelligence from shepherds that Miss Stone was seen at Jakobuda on Turkish territory about two hours from the Bulgarian frontier.
Frank Jay Gould, son of the late financier, becomes engaged to Miss Helen Kelly, daughter of the late Edward Kelly. The match ends a long public feud between two famous banking families. Miss Kelly, about 17, comes from a wealthy line tied to banker Eugene Kelly. Edward Kelly, former commodore of the New York Yacht Club, died recently at Lyndhurst. Gould holds a notable horse and dog collection at his Fifth Avenue home.
Walter Malley, a wealthy bachelor tied to the Jennie Cramer murder case, marries a woman rumored to have figured in the 1881 trial. His father disclosed the wedding as Walter introduced a woman as Mrs Malley, while both men refused to identify her. The case remains a noted New Haven legend with prior acquittals.
In Washington on October 22 M. Eugene Thiebaut former secretary of the French embassy here and in Berne Switzerland married Mme. Rengifo widow of the late Argentine minister to the United States. The ceremony occurred in the private chapel of Cardinal Martinelli.
The Suffolk Superior Court sessions list multiple civil actions with verdicts for defendants in several cases. Notable matters include housekeeper services claims, stock margin disputes, estates promissory notes, injuries from premises accidents, and brick sales disputes. Verdicts and counsel are noted for each case.
The Pan-American Exposition board of directors fixes the final closing as Saturday November 8 at midnight marking the end of the fair in Buffalo New York.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court cites all interested in Lucy J. McMurphy of Hanover New Hampshire to respond by November 7 1901. Executor Thomas W Worthen seeks authority to receive or dispose of stock in the Second National Bank of Boston and transfer the estate by private sale or otherwise. Publication required for three weeks in the Boston Post with copies to the Treasurer and Receiver-General fourteen days before court.
Notice declares James F. O'Donnell appointed administrator of the estate of John J. McSweeney late of Bas Suffolk deceased intestate. All persons having claims against the estate must present them as directed by law. Administrator address 204 W Broadway South Boston Boston October 17 1901.
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