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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1901

Page

10

Rockefeller Letter Urges Stockholders to Deposit Shares of Butte & Boston Mining

William G. Rockefeller announces that Kidder Peabody & Co. of Boston sent a letter to the Directors of the Butte & Boston Consolidated Mining Company. The Directors recommend stockholders deposit their shares per the bankers letter, noting that the largest shareholders consulted have decided to deposit.

Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston William G. Rockefeller New York

Exchange of Butte and Boston shares for Amalgamated Copper stock

Letter from Kidder, Peabody proposing deposit of 135000 shares of the Butte and Boston Company to exchange for Amalgamated Copper Company stock. Deposits accepted at their Devonshire Street office until April 25. holders get 10 day decision window with cash option at 92.50 or withdrawal. pro rata exchange possible if underwriting occurs. if no suitable basis found, all stock returned. Conference offered to discuss terms.

Amalgamated Copper Company Butte and Boston Company Butte Boston Kidder, Peabody & Co Devonshire Street Kidder, Peabody

Boston and Montana Copper Exchange Offer Details Notice

Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company informs stockholders via Kidder Peabody that at least 100000 shares must be deposited to consider an exchange plan with Amalgamated Copper. Depositors may receive Amalgamated shares, $375 cash per share, or withdraw with no cost. Deposits run to April 25, 1901, with officers and major holders participating.

Kidder, Peabody &Co Amalgamated Copper Company Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company Boston and Montana Messrs

Prices Reach New Highs as Records Fall on Wall Street

New York April 19. All records broken with 2,193,900 shares traded in big blocks. Gains spread across steel and railroad stocks led by Union Pacific and Burlington. Market buoyant at close, despite a midday dip from a Morgan health rumor. Amalgamated Copper and other names posted notable advances.

New York Stock Exchange Southern Railway Union Pacific Burlington Wall Street Pennsylvania Great Northern Northern Pacific Atchisons United States Steel J. P. Morgan

Trade conditions brighten as crop progress improves

Bradstreet's reports overall trade favorable despite bad roads from rain. Wheat crops look good and Hessian fly damage declines. Iron and steel demand remains active with strong prices. Record bank clearings, heavy railway earnings, and large exports of breadstuffs and cotton drive the economy, while manufactured goods move abroad.

New York Bradstreet Central West Northwest Iron and Steel R. G. Dun & Co

Financial Pulse and Textile Markets Slightly Improve

Wall street shows cautious optimism as money markets turn a corner and cotton woolen goods hold gains. Boots shoes shipments from the East fall but remain above last year, while leather and cotton prospects steadier amid labor tensions. Southern planting runs ahead two weeks, mills busy, port receipts steady with foreign demand for a record crow.

Wall Street East R. G. Dun & Co

Bond Paid to Aid Bank Depositors in Vermont Case

Verghennes story notes Charles E. Holliday of the American Survey Company delivered a 10000 bond indemnity to Receiver Sullivan for Farmers National Bank directors. The bank’s 25000 turned over by Lewis plus Holliday’s bond and the cashier’s personal property may cover full depositor payment and cap stockholder assessments near 60 percent. The missing 90000 of bank funds remains unexplained amid accusations against Cashier Lewis.

Vergennes Charles E. Holliday American Survey Company Sullivan Farmers’ National Bank Lewis

Miss Frances Spillane Weds Daniel Carmody at Holy Cross Cathedral

Miss Frances G Spillane daughter of Mr and Mrs James Spillane and Daniel Carmody were married by Rev Father O Down at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross assisted by Rev Father McCoy The bride wore white organdie and duchess lace with orange blossoms attended by her sister Miss Helen E B Spillane Frank D Carmody of Boston was best man A reception followed at 213 West Printer Field Street hosted by the bride’s parents.

Frances G. Spillane James Spillane Daniel Carmody Father O’down Portla E Father McCoy Cathedral of the Holy Cross Helen EB. Spillane Frank D. Carmody Boston West Printer Field Street

McKinley to Shape Foraker Bill on Puerto Rico Tariffs

Porto Rico hears from Washington that Governor Allen will guide McKinley to interpret the Foraker bill so that if the Porto Rican tariff is removed next July, duties on foreign imports into Porto Rico go to Porto Rico instead of the U S treasury. Local merchants gain from the shift in customs receipts.

San Juan P. R Associated Press Allen Washington McKinley Porto Rico Treasury United States

Steamer Olinda Fire In East River Berth

The Munson line steamer Olinda caught fire in her berth at Pier 14 East River New York while being reloaded for a Cuban voyage. Fireboats pumped water for about 45 minutes before the blaze was controlled. The ship arrived from Cuba via Newport News on Wednesday and is not believed seriously damaged.

New York Munson Line Olinda Pier 14 East River Cuba Newport News

Boston Loses Checker Match After All New England Rally

Yesterday at the American House a Boston vs All New England checker meet ended with Boston losing narrowly by one game in the main afternoon match. The event featured experts A J Heffner George W Dearborn and Sam Grover guiding simulated play and exhibitions. In first team play Boston went 15 to 21 with 3 draws, while in second team play Boston led 30 to 25 with 32 draws, totaling 45 Boston wins to 46 All New England and 67 draws.

Checker Boston New Engl Washington All New England A. J. Heffner Post Checker George W. Dearborn Lowell Sam Grover Heffner Yuarborn New England W. Lawson J Heftner G. W. Dearborn Sweeney A. J. Richardson H. L. Pigeon Wallace la Poin Bolton J. L. Laing H . H. Blanchard Shannon Kybert Johnson W. G. Denniston Irwin Oo St. Newton Dearborn Grover Liawson Lawson Dears Born Blacks Messrs Heffner, Dealbor Eee

Little Hope for Mrs Maybrick

Washington April 19 Henry White secretary of the U S embassy in London met the President today on his annual visit. He discussed Mrs Maybrick's case noting agitation in the U S would harm her prospects and expressing belief King Edward will not intervene. White says she is in Aylesbury prison treated kindly and in reasonable health with a decent record.

Washington Henry White United States London White England Maybrick

Evangelist Ministers Union Meeting At Dartmouth Street

A union meeting of evangelist ministers and workers will be held at 14 Dartmouth Street on Monday evening April 22 to organize an evangelist union. Members of all denominations are invited. The call is issued under the auspices of Rev. James H. Humphrey Rev. William H. H. Rousseau Rev. Dr. T. H. Johnson and Rev. James H. Stinsil.

Dartmouth Street James H. Humphrey William H. H. Rousseau T. H. Johnson James H. Stinsil

Danvers Fire Fails to Damage Moroccco Factory Building

In Tapleyville the Danvers Co operative Bank Morrocco factory building saw a waste fire discovered at 12:40 PM and re sparked at 6:00 PM in four locations. Despite alarms, little damage occurred as the shop had been unoccupied for some time.

Danvers Tapleyville Danvers Co-operative Bank

Chess Championship Draws and Wins Reported at Grand Totals

The article details games among champions Heffner Dearborn Grover Lawson and Liaw son with draws and a win by Grover in a two game set between Grover and Lawson. Heffner Dearborn drew with each other in two long contests. An evening session saw 38 players, with two wins and twelve draws among experts. Large crowd attended, following each move.

Doan's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

An advertisement urges parents to treat child skin troubles with Doan's Ointment. Claiming to ease eczema and other skin disorders, it notes the product is safe for most skin and available at drug stores for 50 cents.

Doan

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