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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

8

Land Potent Claim near Thunder Mountain Idaho

The Liberty Bell Gold Mintz Co offers stock in the Agnes group near Thunder Mountain Idaho with over 20 acres of proven gold lands near the Dewey mine. The vein mirrors the Agnes Claim and echoes Homestake profits with a 40 stamp mill forecast of $2400 daily income. Stock offered at ground floor price for development and machinery install.

To & Cenis Liberty Bell Gold Mintz O Agnes Group Thunder Mountain Idaho Dewey Agnes Homestake Deadwood

Investment scheme offers shares with instalment plan

A Boston based prospectus promotes Union Securities Co offering TM capitalized at 1 million dollars with 25 cent par value shares. Investors pay 10 percent down and 10 percent per month for nine months with 6 percent interest on instalments. Officers include Wells, Bacon, Abbott, McNally, Toward Barss and Thin.

Treasury State of Washington Stoe Oseph Wells Boston Edward T. Bacon Winchesle Y Mars Leom D. Abbott William McNally Marlborp Mass Rev. J Barss Wolfville N. S Dr. George Brockton Stass Union Securities Co Suite B. P Winthrop

American Woolen Company Announces 174 Percent Dividend

The American Woolen Company will pay a dividend of 174 percent on preferred capital stock on October 1902 to stockholders of record at close of business October 2 1902. Transfer books close October 2 and reopen October 16 1902. WM M Wood treasurer Boston September 25 1902. Also American Telephone & Telegraph Co declares 1.5 dollar per new share dividend to stockholders of record September 30 1902. Transfer books close October 1 to October 15 1902. William R Diver treasurer Boston September 17 1902.

Boston Safeside Investment Company (Incorporated Devonshire St American Woolen Company WM. M. Wood Mass William R. Diver New York Cielle Temes” Pte Time Mons i Ccseec Ees Iy Nowmeditalg i Cee Tonaer Seo Creeseere Merced Gold Mining Company A. S. Bigelow W. J. Ladd Joseph 8. Bigelow Frank Klepetko Boston Elevated Heath

Reciprocity era debate on Canada tariff impacts

Prominent merchants discussed reciprocity with Canada after the Foss victory. Leonard of the Chamber of Commerce urged closer Canada ties to boost New England’s economy, especially wood and iron handling, while Gloucester fishermen warned against harming their trade. others noted a Republican shift toward tariff revision and education of voters on potential benefits.

Canada Post Moorene Canaan New England United States Boston Gloucester Glouucester Tropics Samuel B. Capen Torrey, Bright & Capen Capen Mth Foss

Weinschenk loses in Supreme Court insurance case

In Lauronta Ohio Judge Knowlton presided as the jury returned a verdict for Mitna Life Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut. Mary Weinschenk sought to recover 5000 on two accident policies for her husband Frederick W Weinschenk who was killed when run over by the White Mountain express on August 10 1901. The policies barred coverage if death occurred while walking on railroad bridges or roadbeds except at established crossings with public highways.

Supreme Court Knowlton Mitna Life Insurance Company Hartford

Seaman Brown Drowned Near Bust Boston Wharf

Alexander Brown, nine years old, a seaman on the lighthouse steamer Lilac, fell overboard yesterday near Bervel yon and Petersen's wharf, Bust Boston, and was drowned. The body was recovered by the crew of the police boat Watchman.

Alexander Brown Lilac Bervelyon & Petersen Boston

Barrett Beats Chamberlain In Londoner Bout Here

American fighter Billy Barrett defeated Harry Chamberlain of London on points in a 15 round contest here for a purse of $750.

Liverpool Billy Barrett Harry Chamberlain London

Stocks Rebound as Shaw Offer Eases Market Tension

The market steadied after three volatile days with Secretary Shaw proposing to advance 20.65 million dollars at a rate just over 2 percent, easing lending pressure. Traders note big interests may have manipulated prices, while unions of buyers and sellers pushed prices up on steady demand. Union Pacific led gains among rails, Amalgamated surged late, while copper stocks remained dull and Swift Packing fell on merger delays.

New York Shaw Stillery Illinois Central Western Pool Louisville & Nashville Union Pacific Baltimore & Ohio St. Paul Atchisons Amalgamated Dominion Tron and Steel Boston Swift Packing Chicago New Jersey Packing House

Boston Stock Sales Summary Sept 25 1925

Boston report lists highest and lowest sales and closing bid and asked prices. Totals show 12,108 shares of listed stocks, 10,544 shares of unlisted stocks, with bonds and rights accounting for $54,000 and $31,000 respectively. rights are noted at 192. Unclear items include iix-dividend and tEx-rights.

Boston Iix tEx Am Bell Teles Top & SF Eae NE Gas & Coke Adventure Mining Amalgamated Mae Ag Chemilal Tel Arcadian Mining al OF Bingham Con Bonanza Mining Boston & Alban Boston & Lowell Boston & Maine Cal & Heela Centennial Mining Con Meteur Mining Dom Coal Mining Dom Iron & Steel Fast Boston Land Edison Cuanajuato Mass Electric Maes Mining Mexican Central Michigan Mining Mohawk Mining Mont C&c Gas & Coke Nh&h Old Dam Pere Marquette Rhode Island Swiftt & Co Rutland Trinity Union Paelfic Coal & Olman U &S Utah Vermont & Mass Victoria Western Tel & Tel Ile Leo Io Winona Mining Peeee Wolverine Mining Wyandotte Mining

Robert Sturn Celebrates 50th Birthday and 25th Anniversary

Robert Sturn observed his 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary with a reception at the Boylston Schul Verein in Jamaica Plain. Mr and Mrs Sturn were presented a valuable gift after a collation. Earlier a Boston Turn Verein delegation visited their home bearing a gift.

Robert Sturn Boylston Schul Verein Jamaica Plain Mr. Sturn Mrs. Sturn Sturn Boston Turn Verein

Will contest ends freeing Cecilia Tully's bequests

Hon J W Cummings told Judge Knowlton in the Supreme Court equity session that the contestants waived their appeal on Cecilia Tully's will. About 60000 to Catholic institutions becomes available. Bequests included Woodstock College 80900, St John's Seminary 10000, Apostolic College Limerick 5000, Boston College scholarships 4000, Working Boys Home 2000, and 500 each to several Dublin Roxbury and Tremont institutions.

J. W. Cummings Fall River Cecilia Tully Knowlton Supreme Court Woodstock College Woodstock Archbishop Williams St. John's Seminary Brighton Apostolic College of Limerick Irc Boston College Working Boys Novitiate of Oblate Fathers Still Organ Dublin Sisters of Mt. Carmel Mt. Pleasant Avenue Roxbury Little Sisters of the Poor Dudley Street Harrison Avenue

Chaplain McKinnon Dead In Manila Hospital

The Rev. William D. McKinnon chaplain of the Third Cavalry volunteers died of dysentery in a Manila military hospital on Wednesday. A prominent Philippine clergyman, he entered Manila under Spanish fire and influenced Archbishop Nozaleda to modify hostility. He organized public schools and worked through cholera and smallpox epidemics, visiting hospitals daily. The Spanish bishop has offered the cathedral for his funeral services.

William D. McKinnon Third Cavalry Manila Philippines Nozaleda

Plan New Bridges for Waltham Bridges

Boston and Maine railroad officials visited Waltham to inspect the Bleachery and Elm Street bridges over the Charles River on the Watertown branch of the Fitchburg Division. They favor replacing the current structures with new bridges.

Boston & Maine Railroad Waltham Elm Street Charles River Watertown Fitchburg

Northwestern Line Travel Rates Advertising Train Tickets

Daily during September and October, tickets cost 33 dollars for travel from Chicago to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, and other California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia points. For information rates and tickets from the East contact Northwestern Line, 368 Washington Street, Boston.

Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Sacramento Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver California Oregon Washington British Columbia Washington Street Boston

Burnham Dies Quietly at Essex Home

Lamont G. Burnham died suddenly at his Essex home at 2 yesterday morning. Former second vice president of United Fruit Company and head of its steamship department, he held offices with Metropolitan Coal and Burnham Coal. Born 1844 in Essex, he built a major coal and shipping business, later retiring. He served on the Boston City Hospital trustees and married May A. Wood of Lowell in 1881. Colleagues recall his steadfast public spirit and counsel.

Lamont G. Burnham Essex United Fruit Company Metropolitan Coal Company Burnham Coal Company Newburyport Boston Quincy Burnham Boston City Hospital May A. Wood Lowell A. Shuman City Hospital

Germany Will Not Act on Roumania Jewish Policy

Berlin reports Germany will not formally join American and British protests over Roumania's treatment of Jews. The government acts independently, citing no continental accord and concern over Romanian securities losses. Germany sympathizes but refuses international interference at this time.

Berlin Germany Roumania Russia

A Church Row and a Stage Comedy at Boston Theatre

Obadiah Strout the Mason's Corner organist threatened Abner Stiles who pumps the organ to quit over attention to Widow Crowley at Pettengill farm. Stiles prefers Mrs Crowley over organ pumping, sparking a church row. the scene leads to the New England stage comedy Quincy Adams Sawyer at the Boston Theatre tonight through next week.

Obadiah Strout Mason’s Corner Abner Stiles Stiles Crowley Pettengill Strout New England Quincy Adams Sawyer Boston

Washington Note Cheer ed Hebrews in Roumania

Berlin Sept 25 The Tageblatt prints a Bucharest letter dated Sept 22 showing Jewish workers welcomed the American note as a rescue. Emigration passports are reportedly limited with a 4 tax, and the Roumanian government claims mastery while remaining polite toward the United States. England's similar action stirs irritation.

Berlin Tageblatt Bucharest Roumana Washington America United States England

Note on Roumania's treatment of Jews attracts attention

Paris reports Secretary of State Hay's note to the powers on Roumania's Jewish treatment, once thought negligible, now drawing increased attention in French press and official circles.

Paris Hay Roumania

Opera stars and marriages in early New York theater notes

A private New York despatch states Pietro Mascagni may appear in the city on November 3 as debut plans hinge on Majestic Theatre completion with Music Hall as alternative. Reports cover Hattie Bell Ladd and George Howard Crowninshield wed in Belmore, Sept 2, and various casting notes from Atlantic City and ongoing Broadway engagements including Ezra Kendall in The Vinegar Buyer and a roster featuring Lottie Alter, Robert Rogers, Louise Macintosh, Mabelle Gilman, Crystal Herne, Amelia Bingham, and Edna Wallace Hopper among others. rumores touch A H Chamberlyn’s recovery and return to Allston, with others tied to The Mocking Bird and The Silver Slipper productions.

New York Pietro Mascagni Majestic Theatre Music Hall Hattie Bell Ladd George Howard Crowninshield Providence Belmore L. T Miss Ladd Crowninshield George Shields Murray-Lane Ezra Kendall Atlantic City N. J Lottie Alter Henrietta Crosman Robert Rogers Louise Macintosh Brookline Mabelle Gilman A. H. Chamberlyn Allston Crystal Herne James A. Herne BB. H

Pembroke Role Created For Pembroke Play

The Captain Molly company will create the role of Pembroke in Mrs. LeMoyne's new play Among Those Present. The production marks a notable collaboration as LeMoyne unveils the dramatic piece.

Captain Molly Pembroke

The Boston Theatre Busy Week of Shows and Debuts

A packed Boston theatre calendar features Quincy Adams Sawyer extended, Around the World in Eighty Days on Oct 6, Tom Moore with Andrew Mack, a Theodore Burt Sayre illustrated novel for ladies, Faust at Tremont, Il Trovatore, Happy Hooligan at Grand Opera House, Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott rehearsing The Altar of Friendship, When We Were Twenty-one continuing, The Guilty Mother at Bowdoin Square, Northern Lights, Florodora in final Colonial week, Joseph Jefferson Sept 29, Robert Edeson Oct 6 Boston debut in Soldiers of Fortune, The Runaway Wife leaving PAI, Alone in London next week, Williams and Walker in In Dahomey, The Sign of the Cross next Monday, and For Her Children's Sake among the listed titles.

Faust Tremont Theatre Henry Savage Ross Snow Grand Opera House Nat Goodwin Maxine Elliott Boston Bowdoin Square Theatre Colonial Joseph Jefferson Robert Edeson Paii London Williams Walker Dahomey Music Hall Wilson Barrett

Gillespie Sentenced for Illicit Caucus Voting Case

Alexander Gillespie, arrested September 10 at the Ward 5 Democratic caucus for violating caucus law by attempting to vote illegally, was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction in Charlestown District Court. He was rearrested Wednesday on a default warrant, says he was drawn in by the crowd, misled by a young man, and later paid $2 by a secretary connected to a political activist. He claims he did not know the act was wrongful and cites his mother’s dependence and a promise of support during imprisonment.

Alexander Gillespie House of Correction Charlestown West End Gillispie

Boston & Maine Excursion to New York City Oct 2

Travel offer to New York City by rail to Albany and steamer down the Hudson River on Oct 2 for 65 dollars. Route passes Hoosac country and Deerfield Valley with a day in Albany and return by Fall River steamers. Contact general passenger department for leaflet.

Hudson Adirondack New York City Albany New York Boston Fall River Line Washington Street Union Station Hudson River Boston & Maine Railroad Hoosac Country Deerfield Valley General Passenger Department Troy

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