Stockholders urged to deposit shares in 1901 letter
A letter from Kidder, Peabody & Co. to the Butte & Boston Consolidated Mining Company Directors requests stockholder deposits and states the largest holders have agreed to comply. William G. Rockefeller signs the notice as secretary from New York, dated April 15, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
William G. Rogkefeller
New York
J.P. Morgan &Co
Baring, Magoun &Co
Drexel & CO
Philadelphia
Kidder, Peabody & CO
Boston Directors Message Dated April 13 1901
A formal note addressed to the directors of Boston dated April 13 1901 discusses governance and administrative directions. The fragment emphasizes official oversight and procedural guidance affecting municipal matters.
Butte and Boston seeks share deposit plan with Amalgamated Copper
A letter from Butte and Boston Mining requests depositing 135 000 shares to exchange for Amalgamated Copper stock. Deposits accepted at Kidder Peabody 117 Devonshire St until April 25 with seven day basis offer window. Cash alternative of 92 50 per share if not exchanging, with pro rata rights for underwriters.
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Amalgamated Copper Company
Butte and Boston Company
Butte
Boston
Boston and Montana Copper and Silver Mining Offers Stock Exchange Plan
Kidder Peabody seeks to arrange an exchange with Amalgamated Copper for Boston and Montana stock. Deposits of at least 100000 shares are requested by April 25 1901 with options for receipts in Amalgamated shares cash at 375 per share or withdrawal. Officers and large stockholders endorse the plan and deposits may be pro rated if underwriting occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Amalgamated Copper Company
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
Mon
H. M. Treasury
Bank of England
Dr Lorimer condemns large bequests and indiscriminate charity
Dr Lorimer argues wealth should not be hoarded or pass to untrained heirs. He cites Carnegie's stance against large family bequests and warns that charity can breed dependence and reduce effort. He claims many so called benevolent groups are bogus and pins much crime on the saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Andrew Carnegie
Wall Street
Carnegie
New York
Emma Goldman Sounds Alarm for Anarchy at Appleton Hall
Emma Goldman denounced reformers and urged pure individualist revolt. She praised defying authorities and highlighted how action, not words, spreads anarchist ideas, citing Philadelphia and Tolstoi as contrasts. Boston anarchists plan John Most visit with large reception and rally.
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Emma Goldman
Appleton Hall
Paine Memorial Building
A. H. Simpson
Ople
Philadelphia
Russia
Tolstoi
Miss Goldman
Simpson
Goldfein
Emma
Ferguson
Geemead
Boston
John
Die Freiheit
Plan to Reform China Moves Forward
Washington April 21 The Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang plans a far reaching memorial to the Chinese government outlining conservative reforms for China. The document covers twenty heads on administration economy and finance and argues for modern progressive changes inspired by Japan's example. The memorial argues for sanctions on old regime members and outlines concrete reform lines and is nearly complete for presentation to the imperial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wu Ting Fang
China
Japan
Cabot Burial Follows Mass General Death
Charles B. Cabot died at Massachusetts General Hospital from brain trouble. He was buried from his Putnam Avenue home with Company B escort to Cambridge Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. C W Hutchinson with mixed choir. Major R B Edes and Captains Meredith Warren Smith Dougan served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Cabot
Massachusetts General Hospital
Putnam Avenue
William H. Smith
James E. Dougan
Leslie F
Cambridge Cemetery
Davis Charged in Lottery Ticket Case at 114 Dartmouth Street
John Davis, aged 63 with an unspecified residence, was arrested Sunday on a charge of disposing of lottery tickets at 114 Dartmouth Street. He stated he has a wife and family.
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John
Davis
Dartmouth Street
Benefit at the Boston Theatre for North End Dispensary
A successful benefit concert last evening at the Boston Theatre supported the North End Dispensary and Hospital. The Salem Cadet Band led the patriotic program with solos by J N Proctor on trombone. Celia Marie Hawley sang and impersonated. Howard Garfield Seldominge, a young tenor, and Lawrence Francis Smith the boy soprano earned encores.
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Boston
North End
Salem Cadet Band
J. N. Proctor
Celia Marie Hawley
Howard Garfield Seldominge
Lawrence Francis Smith
Frank W. Hollis
Herbert Bidder
Lilla Nash
Irmatchelder
D. Moyer Staley
I. B. O'Connor
Esterhazy Leaves Town With Mystery On His Visit
Count Nicolas Maurice Esterhazy of Budapest, famed as a Dreyfus case figure, visited Boston’s Young’s Hotel briefly with a valet and friend. He registered, stayed in a costly suite, then left by train toward New York. The hotel and press noted striking resemblances to Esterhazy but the motive remained unclear.
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Nicolas Maurice —Esterhazy
Budapest
Hungary
Lsterhazy
Dreyfus
Boston
Young
Eesterhazy
Alfred Dreyfus
Europe
Weterhazy
South Terminal
New York
Major Esterhazy
Ferdinand Esterhazgy
Young’s
Indictment in Eastman Case in Lowell Superior Court
Commonwealth of Massachusetts files charges against Charles R. Eastman of Cambridge for felonious assault with a pistol resulting in the mortal wound to Richard H. Grogan. The Oct court session in Middlesex County proceeds with Grand Jury verdicts and proceeding by District Attorney F N Wier.
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Middlesex
Lowell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Charles R. Eastman
Cambridge
Richard’ H. Grogan
Richard H. Grogan
Richard H. ‘Grogan
Charles R. Postman
Commonwealth
Eastman case continues as jurors prepare for trial day
The court room is set for the Eastman case with fourteen beds for jurors and deputies, new carpet and exhibits ready. Judges and attorneys await the start of the legal battle over Charles R Eastman's life or liberty as rain slicked yesterday.
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Cray
Charles R. Eastman
Courtroom drama as jurors drawn for Essex county case
The scene unfolds in a crowded court house with a packed courtroom and a four-seat dock for Eastman. Sheriff Fairbairn ensures jury comfort while gunnery experts review bullet photographs. Impanelling is expected to be lengthy as spectators await the trial opening.
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Congressman Moody
Essex County
Sheriff Fairbairn
Eastman
Waldemar F. Rhode
Medford
Harry Proctor
Maynard
Springfield
District Attorney Wier to Miss Trial in Cambridge Case
District Attorney F N Wier will be unable to appear as prosecuting attorney in the trial of Charles R PastMan which opens at Cambridge tomorrow due to illness.
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Lowell
F. N. Wier
Charlies R. Bpastman
Cambridge
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims rapid relief, improved digestion, stronger nerves, better sleep, and healthier skin, with no diet or habit changes needed. Sold by druggists for 50 cents. order a free booklet from F A Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Illness Briefs Spirits Brighten Then Worsen
A report notes a patient was urged by his physician to stay home. He felt brighter in the morning, but by late tonight he had worsened slightly. It is confidently expected he will resume duties by week’s end.
New York Women Gain Vote Rights Under Taxpaying Bill
Four hundred thousand women in New York State would gain voting rights on tax and appropriation questions under a Kelsey bill now before Governor Odell. The measure, championed by Senator Humphrey, extends suffrage to women who own and pay taxes on property in towns and villages, affecting 900 municipalities. The law would let taxpaying women vote in local elections to approve levies and assessments.
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New York
Odell
Humphrey
New York State
Man Rescues Himself From Drowning in Charles River
Augustus W. Prichard aged 42 of 99 Clark Street walked into the Charles River from Back Street and emerged dripping wet. Officer Lynch of Station 16 picked him up and sent him home citing no heroic action as required.
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Augustus W. Prichard
Clark Street
Lynch
Station 16
Charles River
Prichard
Back Street
Levy Finkelstein I Kevy Annie Finkelstein Marriage
Isaac Kevy and Annie Finkelstein wed at Dwin Place Synagogue Friday with Rabbi Moses Margolis officiating. Best man Solomon Finkelstein and bridesmaids Rose Finkelstein Rose Wax Sarah Siskind Fanny Sisonsky attended. Reception at 42 Lynde Street. couple to reside at 24 Poplar Street after honeymoon.
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Isaac Kevy
Annie Finkelstein
Dwin Place
Moses Margolis
Mandelson
Solomon Finkelstein
Rose Finkelstein
Rose Wax
Sarah Siskind
Fanny Sisonsky
Messie Samuel Finkelstein
G. Holyman
Samuel Morton
Ray Finkelstein
Mendelssohn
King Solomon Lodge
Lynde Street
Poplar Street
Colored Democrats Open Campaign in Ward 18 Club
The Ward 18 Colored Democratic Club met to launch the 1901 campaign with eight speakers including B. Hoyt Banks Floyd Kountze Shepherd. The group reported higher membership, formed a canvassing committee, and endorsed unity among Democrats citywide. Officers elected: President Stewart Hoyt. Vice President William King. Secretary Asa Kountze. Corresponding Secretary John Hoyt. Treasurer John Hoyt. Executive committee Merrick Bembury Walter Dodge Cross. Weekly meetings planned until election day and permanent headquarters to be opened soon.
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Ward 18
Colored Democratic Club
B. Hoyt
John H. Banks
F. H. Floyd
A. B. Kountze
William Shepherd
Pao Rt Ls
Hon
Indorse
Demoetiei 'Antares
E Club
Stewart FE. Hoyt
William ©. King
Asa B. Kounize
John R. Hoyt
Jol H
Merric W. Bembury
Walter T. Vote
Dotgon
George W. Cross
William Robbins Found Dead Near Pittsfield
Pittsfield reporting a tragic incident as William Robbins, a 72-year-old retired individual, was discovered deceased under unclear circumstances in the area. Authorities are assessing the scene and continuing investigations.
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Pittsfield
William Robbins
Beast
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Equitable Boais
Devonshire Street
Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Montana
Consoli
Tana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Messrs. Kidder
Bigelow
W. J. Ladd
ED. C. Perkins
Grew
Joseph 8. Bigelow
Leonard Lewisohn
Frank Klepetko
Kidder, Peabody
Anti: Poverty Trust
Peirce Slee
C. B. Cabot
H.W. Pattee & CO
Bankers State Street
Maia
Esterhazy
Theodore ‘C. Hurd
James P. Ramsey
Grand Jurg
Superior Court
John A. Aiken
D. W. Butterfield
Iassistant
Saunderson
FN. Weir
Wier Sick
Charles
Levy —Finkelstein
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