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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
8
In a 1901 NY notice William G Rockefeller, secretary, informs Butte & Boston Consolidated Mining Co stockholders of a banker led share deposit plan. Kidder, Peabody & Co of Boston sent a letter to the Directors, who advise deposits. Largest holders have agreed to participate.
Boston April 13 1901 letter to Butte and Boston directors outlines depositing 135000 shares with Kidder Peabody to exchange for Amalgamated Copper stock. Deposits accepted until April 25 with 10 day decision window. option to cash out 9250 or withdraw. Conference requested to discuss terms. certificates must be blank endorsed and signed. no revenue stamps needed if receipts issued in same name.
Antonio Gunter bought misfitting trousers from Hyman Levenson and wife Ida at 59 Cross street. Israel Segel pressured him to enter and the fit proved impossible. A fight erupted involving Borofsky. he was discharged after testimony on shop conduct.
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company proposes a share exchange with Amalgamated Copper via Kidder, Peabody & Co. Depositors may choose Amalgamated shares, $375 cash per share, or withdraw deposits within seven days after notice. Deposits accepted until April 25, 1901.
New York City councilman Stewart Brice to serve ten days at Ludlow Street jail after contempt of court for not voting for hall of records bonds. His cell is lavishly furnished with rugs, paintings, and a crimson robe, while meals and visits from privileged friends are arranged despite jail rules.
A May 2 week long flower show marks the opening of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society halls at Huntington and Massachusetts avenues Boston. Professor Charles B Sargent of Brookline directs the event with Arnold Arboretum ties and features pe largoniums gloxinias standard wistarias and June bloom plants. The committee promises a surpassing display unseen in America.
An incomplete notice from Brookline references the board and attending physician setting hours for roborating and reporting illness. The fragment implies officials will report when all tro lmen are out, outlining a governance action plan.
Seven new plague cases were reported in Cape Town. Three are European and death toll remains low with one European fatality recorded.
The four act military drama The Midnight Charge was staged to an large audience at St Alphonsus Hall Roxbury last evening under Joseph F. McKenney. Robert Noonan as Dr Gordon and Thomas J Gargan as Major General Geary drew praise with the orchestra under St Alphonsus Association. Cast members included Langean Clarke McKorser O Regan aes Costello Dawalker Steele Kelley Connors and others. Next Monday The Confidential Clerk will be presented with a different cast.
An Amalgamated Copper Company move to absorb Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston stocks sparks a volatile trading day. Copper and related stocks rise on hopes the Chicago Burlington & Quincy deal will close soon, with notable gains in Trinity Tri Mountain Baltic and Copper Range as the market digests collateral and refinery plans.
Washington reports War Department officials will push trials after cables from Manila. General MacArthur is to receive further information on alleged frauds linked to Evans & Co. Major George B. Davis faces questions in Washington while in sick leave.
The will of the late Dickson was proved in the Supreme Court without contest. He died May 8, 1900, leaving an estate valued at about 560000. About 25000 was bequeathed to hospitals libraries and other institutions in Salem and Lynn, and 50400 to Tufts College.
Solicitor General Richards filed with the Supreme Court a brief opposing bail for former Captain Oberli M. Carter, currently confined in the United States Penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth. The case concerns the application for bail while awaiting further action.
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