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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1899

Page

9

Man Found Unconscious on Tremont Street After Suspected Knockout

An unidentified man about 35, 5 feet 6 inches, 160 pounds, brown hair, was found in a Tremont Street doorway near Pleasant Street shortly after 6 pm. He was unconscious, later diagnosed as likely drugged, and taken to City Hospital in a serious condition with no ID or valuables on him. Police search the neighborhood for clues and possible site of being dosed.

Tremont Street Pleasant Street Station 4 H. C. Williams City

Princess Salm Salm Rides Chicago On Bicycle Tour

The Princess Salm Salm explores Chicago by bicycle noting the air and squat buildings. She logged thirty miles on her first day along Wa bash avenue and State street. Her week will include more city rides before heading to Davenport Iowa and then New York to present flags to the Eighth Volunteer Regiment.

Chicago Davenport New York Eighth Volunteer Regiment

Eighth Massachusetts Muster Out Today at Beacon Hill

The Eighth Massachusetts honors the war with Spain as it returns to civil life. Lieutenant-Colonel EB Weaver oversees muster-out with Captain W P Newcomb assisting. Major Houston handles pay, totaling about $30,000 for roughly 500 men averaging $60 each. Colonel Pew will leave U S service with his unit today, while friends pursue a brigadier generalship if volunteers are called.

Massachusetts Spain Beacon Hill Commonwealth EB. M. Weaver W. P. Newcomb Houston Pew United States

Plan to Oust Van Wyck in New York City

Albany reports that no chance for new police laws exists. The Mazer committee’s majority report calls for broader powers, including ad hoc sessions during vacation, to probe city and county offices. The governor is urged to consider extraordinary measures if mass corruption is found.

Albany New York City Roosevelt Mazer van Wyck Mazet

Croker and Platt Reach Understanding Over Departure

New York reports that Richard Croker and Platt have formed an understanding for mutual protection as Croker plans to depart for England. Pratt resented ongoing committee summons while the Maze track controversy subsides and Croker faces no further questions about his private affairs.

New York Richard Croker England Croker Platt Pratt

Society Girls in Vaudeville Benefits Vincent Memorial Hospital

Boston society women staged a vaudeville show in Copley Hall with dances recitations and skits to raise funds for the Vincent Memorial Hospital. Notable acts included Miss Isabel Florence directed dances Miss Yvette Violette and Miss Delia Tudor and a cake walk by four girls. proceeds go to charity.

Boston Copley Hall Isabel Florence Margaret Chadwick Marjorie Cochrane Grace Dabney Caroline Withgerald Marion Mason Andrew Robeson Mademoiselle Yvette Violette Kittie Fay Miss Fay Delia Tudor Miss Tudor Carmencita Eleanor Whitney Hannah Stevenson Rita Gray Darkey Elsa Tudor Montgomery Sears Jackies Katherine Fay Ethel Cochrane Wilson Mary Lindsay Fifiie Griffith Laura Wilson Eleanor Emmons Jackie Columbias Elizabeth Wells Mary Hooper Nancy Whiteside Alice Parks Elsie Fay Edith Lawrence Edith Luce Adelaide Moors Edith Stackpole Gertrude C. Parker Ethel Purden Marion Peabody Gertrude Rice Bryce Allan M. IL. Ames George Db. Howe George von L. Meyer Charles S. Sargent Clarakk Sears Nathaniel Thayer Henry Whitman James T. Field Mery J. Erie Bradlee William Sally Lawrence A. A. Pope Robins Griffith Lindsay Cunningham Caleb Loring Webb

Trial Deliberations Continue in Mrs. Georges Murder Case

Canton Ohio April 27 jury of twelve deliberates on murder charge against Mrs. George in the death of George D. Saxton. Judge Taylor’s charge emphasizes presumption of innocence and that lack of alibi or defendant’s testimony should not sway verdicts.

Canton Imegraer Vaytor Nerous George Taylor George LD. Saxton Saxton

Amalgamated Copper Company Formed With Billions in Capital

Trenton and New York indicate the Amalgamated Copper Company chartering with 75 million capital and unlimited issuance. Marcus Daly named president alongside Rockefeller group, with spokespeople from J P Morgan, Flower, and National City Bank joining a vast, multi-billion dollar corporate coalition. Claims of a major industrial upheaval loom as Standard Oil figures assume leadership.

Marcus Daly Daily Press Copperdam Trenton N. J New York City Amalgamated Copper Company Standard Oil Henry H. Rogers William G. Rockefeller William Rockefeller A. C. Burrage Henry H The Central Trust Company James Stilliean National City Bank Ioverner Flower Wall Bireat

Public company moves announced, no further comment

The statement says announcements will be made publicly about the company s moves and intentions. Outside of those announcements, the company declines to talk.

Lawson on Copper Stocks Postures for High Demand

Thomas W. Lawson predicts the first 75 million dollars of newly offered copper stock will be oversubscribed and rise in price. He urges current holders of Butte Montana Arcadian and Isle Royale stock not to sell soon, arguing copper is the safest high returning investment with strong long term profits.

New Jersey Thomas W. Lawson Boston Butte Montana Arcadian Isle Royales Consolidated Company Isle Royale

Liquid Air Demonstration Shocks Tremont Temple Crowd

Mr. Charles Tripler of New York showcased liquid air experiments at Tremont Temple, freezing objects to atoms and making an ice tumbler. He demonstrated the gas under extreme cold, its expansive power, and potential as motive force, coolant, and safe explosive alternative.

Tremont Temeple Charles Tripler New York Mr. Tripler Triplés Klondike Tripler

Obituary notes flag three notable figures in transit

Sheridan Shook a well known political and theatrical figure died yesterday at Red Hook New York He was 77 and former proprietor of the Union Square Theatre and Morton House He was formerly married to Mrs A M Palmer The Rev Dr Allen H Clapp editor secretary of the Congregational Home Missionary Society died in New York yesterday Born Worthington Massachusetts 1818 Yale graduate 1842 Also Yale Andover ordained William O Sides postmaster of Portsmouth New Hampshire died yesterday morning after a long illness He was 78 and a native of Exeter later moved to Portsmouth involved in business there

Sheridan Shook Red Hook Unio. Square Morton House Shook A. M. Palmer Allen H. Ci.app Congregational Lome Missionary Society New York Clepp Worthington Mass Yale Andover William O. Sides Portsmouth N. H Mr. Sides Exeter

Deal for Sturtevant House hotel in New York

A premier New York hotel property the Sturtevant House at Broadway and Twenty-ninth Street is under negotiation through broker Alex S Porter of Baeston. The agreed price is about 1 400 000 dollars.

New York New York City Alex. S. Porter Baeston Brazer Building Sturtevant House Broadway Twenty-ninth

Taylor and McDuffee Pace Bike Race at Woodside Park

Major Taylor, renowned cyclist from this city, has been matched with Eddie McDuffee of Boston for a 1 2 mile paced race at Woodside Park in Philadelphia on May 2 for a purse of 1000 dollars and a side bet. The pace will be set by motor cycles guaranteed to cover a mile in record time.

Patrick J. Fitzgerald Killed in Railroad Accident

A man struck by the 6 01 train from Boston near Wilmington died shortly after in Lowell. He gave the name Patrick J Fitzgerald before dying but could not provide his address due to weakness. The body went to the morgue in Lowell for identification.

Lowell Wilmington Boston Patrick J. Fitzgerald

Burlington voters grant tax exemptions for new mills

Burlington citizens voted to exempt the Queen City Cotton Company's proposed new mill from taxation for ten years if a building and equipment cost at least 203000 and provide 150 jobs. Construction will begin at once. The Lakeside Shoe Company also receives a ten year tax exemption if its plant costs at least 23000.

Burlington, Vt Burlington Queen City Cotton Company Lakeside Shoe Company

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Samoules Washington Street Vincent Club Mrs. George Anni BE. George Bigelow-Lewissohn Wall Street Guost Tom Lawson Butte Arcadian Tremont Temple P. J. Fitzgerald
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