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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
8
William G. Rockefeller reports to stockholders of the Butte & Boston Consolidated Mining Company that Kidder Peabody & Co has sent a letter to the directors. Directors recommend deposit of shares per the bankers letter, with the largest holders having agreed to deposit.
Boston April 18 1901 letter to the directors of the Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company proposes depositing 135000 shares to back a share exchange with Amalgamated Copper. Deposit deadline April 25 deposits received by Kidder Peabody & Co at 117 Devonshire Street.
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company invites deposits of at least 100000 shares with Kidder Peabody and Co to negotiate an exchange plan with Amalgamated Copper Company. Depositors may choose Amalgamated shares, $375 cash per Boston share, or withdraw with no cost. Eligible deposits accepted until April 25 1901 with officers and directors supporting the plan.
Concord N H April 23 The Board of Railroad Commissioners says in its annual report that of 1174 miles of steam rail in New Hampshire all but 52 miles in the far north are within the Boston and Maine system. Consolidation is complete as the Grand Trunk likely never parts with Portland access. Nine electric railways exist totaling 124 miles with stock and debts around 2 612 735.
President grants clemency to Joseph N. Wolfson once convicted in 1996 of colluding in embezzlement at Union National Bank of New Orleans. Wolfson, a prominent attorney, served in both the volunteer army and regular army in the Philippines before seeking executive mercy.
London April 23 Subscriptions to the new war loan continue to flow into the Bank of England. Most applicants are small investors though totals show the loan subscribed six to seven times over. Officials expect the list to close tomorrow to avoid locking up too much money.
Engineers lay a short rail link in Warrenton street to allow Tremont street and Shawmut avenue cars to avoid reversing after boarding at Pleasant street. The loop forms a sharp curved path, connecting Tremont Shawmut and Pleasant streets to access the subway and eventually Roxbury.
In the House of Commons MPs denounce the income tax increase while Chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach argues higher revenue will teach the country the value of economy. The income tax resolution passes 363 to 88 in favor.
Algonquin's "Front" new employees hosted a grand ball in Paul Revere Hall last night with 100 couples and many invited guests. Notables included B. J. Mead D. H. R. McDonald James McDonald B. Risteen J. V. Merio Charles Simons S Hil Le &y Cartes W. Crosby Namval Mu John Sherlock William Hopkins G. H. Kiullion C. A. ler and C. Soners. grand march led by Joho.
The Franklin Council hosts a banquet for Chief Joseph C Pelletier of the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus tonight at the United States Hotel. Prominent knights from across the state attend with toastmaster William A Murphy and speakers including Edward L Hearn Rev James N Supple and others. Music by Rocketts Orchestra and Mt I Peasant Council Quartet provided.
A fragmented social page item lists attendees including Altwell and Miss Edith Atwell, W H Taylor, Annie Fox, J E Boyle, Robert Griffin and Miss Griffin, Cleark, Lone Griffin, Lottie McElroy, Catherine Nee, Edna Monahan, Sue Monahan, Mrs Wilzabeth A Knox and Mary O Mara among others, with several names partially obscured.
A volatile trading day features mixed results for major equities. Chicago Burlington and Quincy peaks then slips. St Paul, Rock Island, Northern Pacific and Union Pacific rise but close near lows. Copper stocks sag with Amalgamated and Boston and Montana down, while consolidations and dividends touch headlines from General Electric to Westinghouse and Edison Electric.
The article notes weekly production of 600 000 to 800 000 pounds with potential rise to about 900 000. One insider doubts the Bingham Copper and Gold Mining Company will endure three days. Trade activity includes a $10 000 put on 10 000 Bingham stock and a refused offer to buy 10 000 at 29. Only Tesora and Dalton-Lark may be taken over by Bingham management. Grand Central and Mammoth fall short. A new United States Mining smelter is planned within nine months using improved designs. Cecil t Baring of Baring Magoun says consols to the United States are oversubscribed, with five to ten times coverage from Boston and Philadelphia.
A list of civil cases across four sessions with juries and verdicts. Names include Cunan vs Hotel Reynolds, Moran vs Boston Elevated Railway, Cameron vs West End Railway, Crowley vs Boston Elevated Railway, plus Janessa vs O'Brien and Olsen vs Derring ton. Attorneys like Sullivan, Barry, Saltonstall, Allin, Piper, Reynolds, and others appear. Verdicts noted range from modest damages to substantial sums, with dates spanning 1897 to 1900 and injuries from transportation and labor disputes.
Washington April 2 official notice announces Colonel Henry M. Robert and Colonel Thomas F. Barr along with Lieutenant Colonel John W. Clous will be promoted to brigadier general before retiring. Robert is the longest serving active officer. Wilson may retire early to allow the promotion. General Lieber retires May 21. Barr retires November. Claus on June 9.
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