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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
6
The article reports a strong copper market with a notable ore strike at the Bingham mine showing 9 percent copper, boosting confidence in a lode extending 360 feet. Victoria mining activity shifts focus to water power potential, new listings, insid er buying, and a pending U S Circuit Court case related to Central Massachusetts.
A brief item notes a company named Howard Crosby and Go or its hoster Siass. No additional context or dates are provided, leaving the activity and location unclear.
Boston reports the day’s top and bottom sales figures with closing bid and asked prices. Market participants watched price levels across commodities and securities as the session concluded.
The Pi Eta Society of Harvard staged its first production at Winthrop square. The musical comedy The Belles of Bellesley delighted a crowded graduates night audience of prominent alumni. W Heilman wrote the music with Dowst Holmes and Parker crafting the lines. The grind on Wellesley College centers on a campus president election and a comical dean reception.
John A McLaughlin formerly connected with the Smith American Organ Company of this city died at his home 61 Appleton street of paralysis. He leaves three daughters including a Cambridge Savings Bank cashier and a Sister of the Sacred Heart in Philadelphia. He was 68.
The directors of Central Massachusetts voted to notify Messrs. Dunbar and Whipple that it was not expedient for the preferred stockholders or officers to begin legal action against the Boston & Maine road. They had asked the directors to demand the Boston & Maine road to respond.
In Philadelphia on April 12, Judge Biddle signals the red book may not be admitted as evidence against Senator Quay. The ledger item connects to Hopkins's bank accounts and stock dealings. Prosecution cites entries linking state deposits to Quay, while defense contests relevance and chain of custody amidst ongoing evidence rulings.
Three Watertown families report sickness after eating cream cakes, including the Ford and McNally households and Howard McLaughlin’s family. The illness follows meals at home and an oyster supper. officials consider health board or police action, with Dr Davenport checked for updates.
War Department issues order mustering out prominent officers to accept commissions as volunteers under the 1899 act. Major Generals Wilson Fitzhugh Lee Joseph Wheeler Bates Young Chaffee Ludlow Leonard Wood and Brigadier Generals Davis Schwan Wheaton King Frederick D. Grant Hughes Ovenshine Irving Hale Hall mustered out to become generals of volunteers. Others resume former commands including Wade Anderson Henry Frank Williston Carpenter Sanger Hasbrouck Gilmore Ernst Harrison Otis and Humphrey.
Gov. Govelcott granted requisition papers for the Philadelphia return of Lazarus Pinkofsky sought for alleged embezzlement of $200 from H. U. Rosenthal. The order follows Pinkofsky's elusion from the city after a warrant.
Canton Ohio April 12 The day centers on ex Policeman Dickerhoff's testimony in Mrs George trial suggesting she had no murderous design toward Saxton despite claims of deceit and ill treatment. William F Cook formerly of Canton testified seeing Mrs George in the Saxton block after 11 pm once in 189% with a revolver which she hurriedly hid when spotted.
On the grand jury report Joseph A. Fogg Jr of Bucksport was discharged without bail as no indictment was found. William T. Treworgy of Bucksport was bound over on murder charges in the Sarah Ware case, with no further action planned for now.
The Somerville City Council approved a $60 appropriation to restore armory fixtures and furniture after the Somerville Light Infantry returned to the city. The fund covers items stored during the unit's absence and ensures the armory is prepared for its members.
Mayor Quincy sent nominations for city department heads to the Aldermen for confirmation. Newsboys must cease work by 9 PM nightly. The board approved the 475000 expenditure for new primary and grammar schools and confirmed principal assessors.
Liquor squad raid last night captured a complete policy layout with books and slips. Henry Brown 40 of 80 Phillips Street charged as proprietor of the rooms and promoter of the lottery. Others arrested include Joseph Barkin 26 of 41 North Anderson Street Edward Thompson 30 of 6 Bridge Court William Kelly 30 of 46 Anderson Street James Mack 35 of Cambridge James Morton 34 of 11 Grove Street.
In the city Mrs Annie Richardson and Mrs Bessie V Mason were fined five dollars each in Municipal Court for shoplifting. Martin Kelly faces a manslaughter hearing in East Boston District Court for the death of John Maguire, driver of a two horse dray. Thomas Gaffney, earlier convicted of forgery, was placed on probation. A New Haven railroad yard accident killed Henry Cann. Richard A Simms was arrested for pawning a bicycle under a mortgage. Woodbury Decrow has been missing since April 5. A horse runaway on Columbus avenue killed Mrs Charles McLellan, and fisherman Thomas Troy fell from a vessel suffering injuries. John J Donovan died suddenly in his store. A small fire at 93 Appleton street caused $25 damage due to a curtain touching a gas jet.
Colonel Thomas P. Lovell of Lovell Arms Co. died in Jacksonville Florida on Saturday. Services were at his Brookline home 146 Naples Road conducted by Rev Daniel E Evans. Siblings and colleagues attended as pallbearers included John Nowell Henry Austin James Burr Nelson Landers Henry Perkins and F S Glover. Burial followed at East Weymouth with Rev Daniel W Waldron officiating.
Malden holds a city banquet for Company L Fifth Regiment with a 6:30 to 7:00 reception hosted by Major Dean and city officials. Mayor Charles L. Dean and Congressman E. W. Roberts spoke as toastmaster William Schofield introduced speakers, including George E. K. Smith and J. H. Whitney among others.
At the beef inquiry General Arnold noted occasional complaints of tainted meat. General Chaffee described condemnation of canned roast beef at Santiago and that 18 to 100 percent of 800000 rations were bad. Witnesses testified refrigeration limits and chemical preservation used on meat.
The case of H F Naphen et al versus Theresa Rocks et al arose over the will of Edward Rocks who died in December 1896. A copy of the lost instrument was admitted in Probate Court, with relatives objecting to the decree. The copy indicates the bulk of the $12,000 estate was left to Ellen McNally, the testator’s sister.
The National Piano Manufacturers Association held its annual meeting in Washington. Elected officers include President A. H. Fischer of New York and Treasurer F. H. Owne of Boston.
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