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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1897

Page

6

Dull stock market day seeing Old Dominion drop on mine news

Wednesday April 14 closes with bears pressing values after a dull session. Old Dominion mine faces closure with equity nearly exhausted, while Centennial mine shows copper indications. Pullman earnings top $100,000 ytd. United States Oil directors see resignations and new directors from Boston and Fitchburg.

Bears New York Central Chicago Old Dominion Houghton, Mich Boston Pullman Company United States Oil Henry D. Hyde William A. French Edward A. Clark Albert C. Burrage William A. Paine James Phillips, Jr Fitchburg Burrage Standard Oil Company Treasury Michael Davitt Butte & Boston Standard Oil Aoe Pinkham Atchison BU Gases Boston & Eer Cineesy M & Cant Nh&e Old Colony W& B Port Sac & P West End Atlantic Boston & Mont American Bell Erie New England Eee Elee Lamson Pullman Er U S West el Bay State Gas Merced Dom

Boston Boys of 97 Appeal for Rights on the Common

The Boston boys of 1897 win their grievance on the Common as they appeal to the city CEO, following the 1774 precedent with General Gage. The piece contrasts the 1897 victory with the older struggle, noting the Post as ally and champion of rights.

Boston Boys Gage Boston General Gage Jage Doogue Public Grounds Department Warren Quincy Post Park Square Transit Commission Beacon Street Frog Pond Public Good Department

Flood Fights Across Delta As Mississippi Rises

Memphis report April 14 notes the Mississippi river rising toward the Louisiana levee system with thousands of workers battling to hold embankments. Planters fear flood may not recede before planting time and several cabins are submerged or swept away. A colored family of seven drowned near Helena and two others die near Greenville during the flood.

Memphis Tenn Vicksburg Louisiana Mississippi Helena Sylvester Sanders Greenville

Naval yard changes announced in Washington April 14

Rear-Admiral J. N. Miller moves from Boston to command the Pacific station on May 5. Commodore H. S. Howison assumes command at the Boston Navy Yard. Rear-Admiral George Brown leaves Norfolk on June 1 for waiting orders. Captain M. H. Farquhar to command Norfolk Navy Yard. Rear-Admiral Bunce to New York Navy Yard commandant. Commodore Sicard shifts to North Atlantic station. Rear-Admiral R. A. Beardsley to head the navy yard board in Washington, D. C.

Washington J. N. Miller Boston Navy Pacific H. S. Howison Boston Navy Yard George Brown Norfolk Navy Yard M. H. Farquhar Navy Examining Board Bunce

Julia Marlowe in Beatrice at Hollis

Last evening at the Hollis Julia Marlowe and Robert Taber presented Much Ado About Nothing with Marlowe as Beatrice and Taber in the role of Benedick.

Julia Marlowe Robert Taber Beatrice Hollis Benedick Miss Marlowe Shakspere Boston Mr. Taber Romola George Eliot

Scannell and Martin Tie Up Legal and Business Deals

Testimony covers lease disputes with Mr Scannell, his daughters in a store, and the plan to form a water company with Scannell and liquor dealers. General Martin refused a license due to his son Charlie Martin’s involvement. A rugby land deal and brewery purchase were discussed with a seven member group and $60,000 options.

Sullivan Cunniff John A. Galvin Mr. Galvin Martin Charlie Clark Curtis General Martin Galvin Scannell Rugby Station Roger Mr. Scannell Maine Virginia School Street City Hall Avenue Thomas Casey Charles McGrath Waldburg William H. Flannigan Parker Cobb, Bates & Yerxa W. H. Filan James EB. Welsh Charles A. Martin GC. Niles Frederick McGrath J. F. Tierney

Chelsea Bridge Horse Crash Injures Two Women

Mrs Flora Bernard 38 of 71 Fourth Street Chelsea and Mrs Sarah Endler 3 of 84 Salem Street Boston were thrown as their carriage upset on Chelsea bridge Bostons Mystic Wharf a body was found floating in the water at 8 PM with decomposed flesh making identification doubtful.

Flora Bernard Fourth Street Chelsea Sarah Endler Salem Street Boston Chelsea Bridge Mystic Wharf

Counterfeit Ring Suspects Held in Boston

Amelia Labodessa and Joseph Finish, a South Boston woman and man, were brought before U S Commissioner Fiske in the Federal building yesterday on counterfeiting charges. They pleaded not guilty and were held on $100 bonds each for further examination on Thursday April 15.

Amelia Labodessa Joseph Finish South Boston United States Fiske

Daly Silver Mines Owner Recovering After Burst Appendix

John J. Daly owner of the Daly silver mines has been a private patient at Roosevelt Hospital since March 41. He underwent a surgical appearance for a life threatening case after his inflamed vermiform appendix burst. He is said to be the only man to recover from that complication. His wife and daughter arrived from Utah and stay at the Park Avenue Hotel.

New York John J. Daly Daly Silver Mines Roosevelt Hospital Utah Park Avenue Hotel

Channing Home names new officers at annual meeting

At the annual meeting of the Channing Home the following officers were elected President Samuel A. Green treasurer James P. Parmenter clerk Charles P. Curtis directors Sarah G. Cary Charles P. Curtis Mrs H F Bigelow Samuel A Green Mary V Neal James P Parmenter and Sarah Eead.

Channing Home Samuel A. Green James P. Parmenter Charles P. Curtis Sarah G. Cary Charles. P. Curtis H. F. Bigelow Mary V. Neal Sarah E. Ead

Salvation Army welcomes new recruit Herbert Lincoln Booth Tucker

New York reports Commander Booth Tucker announces the arrival of the Salvation Army's latest recruit named Herbert Lincoln Booth-Tucker. The brief notice confirms the addition to the organization and notes the family linkage to the commander.

New York Booth-Tucker Salvation Army Herbert Lincoln Booth-Tucker

Shots End Family Quarrel as Stepfather Kills Son

In Chicago, Matthias Juster, 22, was shot dead at the breakfast table by his stepfather John Formiller. Formiller killed himself minutes later at the scene, dying en route to St. Elizabeth's Hospital. The motive was a weeklong dispute over the son leaving home.

Chicago Matthias Juster John Formiller Formiller St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Explosion on Leverett Street Causes Minor Fire

A kerosene oil stove misfire caused a slight explosion on the second floor of a three and a half story brick building at 18 Leverett Street. The structure, owned by Rachael Weiff and occupied by Louis Gordon, sustained trifling damage.

Leverett Street Rachael Weiff Louis Gordon

Shipping News and Almanac for April 15

Arrivals include the steamers Catalonia Stephens to Alexander Martin of Michigan and others from Liverpool Glasgow and Philadelphia with merchandise and passengers. Cleared vessels include British Crown Columbian Cestrian Indian and several schooners and tugs bound for Baltimore New York Philadelphia and St John New Brunswick.

Catalonia Stephens Liverpool Queenstown Alexander Martin Michigan Stubbs Warren & Co Roman Roberts Siberian Main Glasgow Halifax N. S H. & A. Allan Cumberland Thompson St. John Qatawissa Taylor Philadelphia Brookside Henry Clay Gilbarton Winthrop Hand Radnor Josemont Storm King Howes New York Escort Monarch Wesley A. Gove Parker Beverly Chemung Hoboken Standard Snow Cebu Mannie Swan Higgins Cienfuegos Glenafton Mundy Porto Rico Venturer Broo Kemp Ponce P. St Congo McKinnon Rhoda Bros Inness Williams C. Wickham Ewan Wilmington N. C Jennie Lockwood Hathorn Satilia River Massasoit Babbitt Newport News British Crown Williams London Columbian Masters Cestrian Muir Matthews Baltimore Ndian Nickerson H. Fr Dimock Learse Benjamin FE. Poole Varlow Marguerite Tripp Samuel Dillaway Smith Keonebee Washington Hattie Martel Saturn Chatham Linciuden Lebanon Salem H. W. Hills Excelsior Lynn Benjamin F. Poole Theodore Dean Sullivan York Gladstone St. John’s N. B

Separate offices for ladies and guaranteed wheat margin plan

A. A. Metcalf & Co outlines separate offices for ladies and a guaranteed margin of 50 dollars on 1000 bushels of wheat held until May 1. They state no additional funds are required in any event and reference their Tremont address and office numbers.

Chicago A. A. Metcalf & Co Tremont

William Close Held on Fraud Charge in Police Court

April 14 in Lawrence William Close brought from Lowell to be arraigned before Judge Stone in Police Court charged with obtaining money under false pretences He pleaded not guilty and conducted his own defense After hearing evidence Judge Stone ordered Close held in 500 bonds for the grand jury.

Lawrench William Close Lowell Tudge Stone

Notice of estate admins in Boston records

Notice is given that Peter O Neill Larkin is administrator of Julia A Shea late of Boston Suffolk County deceased intestate with bond filed. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay to Admr Herald building Boston February 15 1807. Notice also given that Charles E Hatfield is administrator with will annexed of Mary H Cutts late of Boston Suffolk County deceased testate with bond filed. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay at 9 Tremont Street Boston April 14 1897.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Daniel W. Frazier Everett Cambridge Charles Manser Suffo Kk Boston Suffolk John M. Peck Norman McDonald Peck & CO Court House Pemberton Square Robert E. Maguire Leon W. Ham Albert GC. Tilden Herbert L. Vroom Lewis B. Noyes Julia A. Shea Peter O'Neill Larkin Admr Herald Building Mary H. Cutts County of Suffolk Charles E. Hatfield Admmr Tremont Street Walter Jenkins Sal William P. Frothingham

Boston Probate Notice for Anne Killilea Estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites next of kin and interested parties in the estate of Anne Killilea of Boston to appear April 29, 1897, for proof of will and codicil. Executor James J. Killilea seeks letters testamentary without bond. publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and mailing notices seven days before court.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suligik Provate Court Lelseuteau Anne Killilea Bosto James J. Killiler Boston Biton Suffolk Boston Post Beton Les John W. Kim Esquire Elijah George

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