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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1899

Page

5

Massachusetts Copper Boom and Electric Securities Rally

The market shows strong activity in United States Mining and copper stocks with a broad upturn in Massachusetts Electric Railway securities. Analysts note increasing money in the West, rising bank reserves, and consolidation talks among Arcadian and Royale properties.

United States Massachusetts Electric Securities General Street New York Éasié Walleatreet William Rockefeller Pacifics Brooklyn Rapid Transit Ignia Comptroller of Curréncy Otside Chicago St. Louis Boston Financial News Lake Superior Tote Royale Tote Royale Copper Company New Jersey Arcadian Casinot Royale Boston Electric Light Company Bingham O. EB. Weller Hornblower & Weeks Wall Street United States Treasury Newne Robert Codman W. Gerard Webb New York Central Fitchburg Fitchburg Railroad Pitchburg Rai United States Mining Eee Centennial-Eureka Utah United States Company United States Mining Company Centennial-Eureka Mining Company Opn Holteng United Richard A. Pareng

Copper smelter case sparks state inquiry

Officials open a state inquiry after copper industry irregularities surface in a sporadic report. The investigation targets several firms and seeks to determine whether compliance failures occurred.

Monday Angst Lith 1 William RB

The fragment mentions entities including Monday Angst Lith and 1 William RB with a date-like label 1806. No clear event or outcome is given, leaving the item as a brief, non-specific archival note.

William RB Daiy

Slip Fault at Mt. Desert Ferry Causes 20 Deaths

The coroner's jury in Bar Harbor Maine ruled the twenty 1899 Mt. Desert Ferry victims drowned due to a defective slip at the Maine Central Wharf. They found the drowning caused by the slip's breaking, following the Sunday accident in Hancock County.

Bar Harbor Mt. Desert Ferry Maine Central Company Hancock Hancock County State of Maine Eaid Wharf

Inquest Opens on Bridgeport Trolley Tragedy at Stratford

The coroner's jury begins an insistent inquest into the Shelton extension trolley catastrophe near Stratford. Witnesses describe a troubled bridge approach and a speeding car swaying wildly as it neared the trestle. Engineer Starr testifies the line appeared in first class condition hours earlier.

Bridgeport Conn Shelton Stratford William E. Peck Peck Cable Frances E. Peck Peck House Miss Kittle Taylor Miss Taylor Mrs. Webb W. W. Starr Shelton Steet Railway Company

Pink Tea Campaign Opinions From Federal Officials

A reporter questions officials including Collector Lyman and Postmaster Henderson about Bates vs Guild in state politics. They dodge politics, cite weather and Beverly visits, and stress federal employees cannot take part while noting public event chatter and campaign themes.

Lyman Custom Sam Bates General Guild Columbia Shamrock Dewey Boston McCarthy Messrs Guild Athens Federal Building Henderson Gill Internal Revenue Office Springfield Beverly Mr. Gill

Sousa Must Settle Over Loss to Blakely Estate

Philadelphia August 8 The case of Ada P Blakely administratrix of David Blakely deceased against John Philip Sousa was closed by the common pleas court The referee recommended Sousa account to Blakely for all proceeds of his musical works surrender the Sousa musical library and account for its use from May 23 1897 The decision ends the suit and directs final settlements with the estate

Philadelphia Ada P. Blakely David Blakely John Philip Sousa Common Pleas Court Sousa

Germany and Our Exposition at Philadelphia

The Cologne Gazette urges German commercial circles to attend the Philadelphia exposition. It argues that despite unsatisfactory Germany America trade, participation could enlighten American merchants and improve relations for mutual advantage.

Germany Berlin Cologne Gazette Today America Philadelphia

Fragmentary OCR Brief Mentions Names and Places

Unclear OCR fragment references individuals and locations with partial words. No coherent event or context emerges to identify a specific news item, outcome, or date.

Messengers Form Union Under Labor Federation

Messenger boys employed by the Boston District Company met at 4 Eliot street and voted to stand by their demands in a conference with the State Board of Arbitration. If refused, another strike is threatened alongside a newly formed Messenger Boys' Protective Union under the American Federation of Labor with officers Lyons Hines Walsh King Carroll.

York Everee Ainsigainaves Copper Bay State Gas New Heingland Gas and Coke Fremington Coal and Coke Montana Coal River London Burrage The Arcadian Boston Sea King Lanyon New 7 Waldorf Ben” "Palmer Cape Cod Ben Thomas Hooper Victoria Mine Massachusetts Electric Railway Combine Anulated Boston District Company Postal Telegraph Company Eliot Street State Board of Arbitration Boston Press New York Sun Patrick Hines State Board Yetman Postal and Western Union Mutual District Messenger Boys Mutual District Mutual District Company Boston District Messenger Company Arthur Zachular Maurice Lyons George Murray James Murphy Messenger Boys Cincinnati Messenger Boys’ Protective Union American Federation of Labor John Walsh W. King William Carroll

Yaqui uprising blamed on Santa Teresa figure in Mexico border area

El Paso reports Yaqui tribes rally behind a frail healer called Santa Teresa, famed for miracles and divination. Authorities across Chihuahua and Sonora fear her influence sparks rebellions, with Mexican troops massing to quell unrest as Ranger George Harold names her as ringleader.

EL Paso Santa Teresa Chihuahua Sonora George Harold Texas Mexico

Cars in a Ditch After Los Angeles Express Crash

An express train near Dos Palos derailed after a broken wheel flange. The accident left engineer Ford and fireman Wood dead, Mrs. J. Niswonger of Bresno and H. Moser of San Diego seriously injured, with several others lightly hurt.

Los Angeles Express Dos Palos Ford Wood J. Niswonger Bresno H. Moser San Diego

Darling Stricken with Paralysis in Waltham

Elijah H. Darling, former turnkey at Charlestown State Prison, is nearly helpless at his Main Street home in Waltham after a paralysis spell that began last Sunday. He was shot two years ago during the Willis brothers crime to aid Herbert Willis's escape and never fully recovered.

Darling Waltham Elijah Charlestown Main Street Mr. Darling Willis Brothers Herbert Willis

Woman in Acid Tragedy In New York

Annie Bloom a 22 year old immigrant from Russia lies dying at Gouverneur Hospital after swallowing carbolic acid in despair because her fiancé married another woman. She declared it is all over and collapsed in the street as surgeons report at least an ounce was ingested.

New York Annie Bloom Gouverneur Hospital Abraham Goldberg

Mrs Perot Loses Custody Bid In Gladys Case

A writ of habeas corpus for Gladys Perot, daughter of Mrs. William Y. Perot, was granted to Newton Crane for W. H. Perot. Extradition proceedings may be dropped if Maryland custody judgment stands. Crane warned of possible sensational evidence. attorney Charles Matthews resigns.

London Gladys Perot William Y. Perot Baltimore Newton Crane W. H. Perot Maryland

Mrs J J Astor to Enter Newport Ladies Golf Match

Mrs John Jacob Astor will join the first revival of the ladies golf matches at Newport Golf Club links on August 19. Miss Maude Wetmore and Miss Anna Sands also compete. Reginald Brooks offers a cup for the winner.

Newport John Jacob Astor Newport Golf Club Links Maude Wetmore Anna Sands Reginald Brooks

Noble heiress dies in peorian hut

Betsy Griffin, a woman of noble blood whose great grandfather was the Earl of Charnock, died in a hut near Farmington Illinois. Papers found in the dwelling show her lineage and potential claim to a third of an estate valued at about 1,000,000 dollars. She refused all favors to the end.

Chicago The Tribune Peoria Ill Betsy Griffin Earl of Charnock Farmington

Mrs Kronman Dies After Hatchet Wounds in New York

Mrs Annie Kronman died at Roosevelt Hospital after being found unconscious at her home with two hatchet wounds. Her husband Nathan Kronman, first taken as a suspect, was remanded in West Side Court by Magistrate Meade as police investigations continue.

New York Aus Annie Kronman Roosevelt Hospital Nathan Kronman West Side Court Meade

Missing jewelry from Kronman flat investigated

Report notes a gold watch and six pieces of jewelry missing after search of Kronman's flat and contact with Kron. No clues yet to the whereabouts of the jewelry.

Kronman Kron Diane Ieee Wien Tnt Leer Ea. A

Asphalt Trust Gains Control of Western Paving and Supply

The asphalt paving trust gains full control of Western Paving and Supply, with Volney W. Foster retiring. Backers include Barber Asphalt Paving Co of Chicago and New York and General Greene. Capital is placed between 10 and 15 million dollars. The plan aims to form one central company directing all major asphalt paving nationwide through city branches.

Chicago Paving Trust Western Paving and Supply Company Volney W. Foster Foster Asphalt Trust Mr. Barber Er Asphalt Paving Company New York General Greene T Barber Company United States Standard Oil Company

Dominican import duties under new government bill

In Santo Domingo on August 6 the government sent a bill to Congress allowing duties to be paid in gold silver or paper money with 20 percent in paper to a port commission that will burn the receipts publicly each month. The policy aims to exhaust paper money. A prior export due law supports the effort. Interior reports say the country remains quiet.

Santo Domingo Buin Congress

Captain Nibbs Dies of Fever in Havana Voyage

The British steamer Sutherland carrying Captain Percy Nibbs and two cases of yellow fever reached Santiago de Cuba from Havana via Philadelphia. Nibbs is dying after two days illness. two other cases suspected aboard. The ship will be quarantined and disinfected with a full health inspection pending.

Santiago Deh Cuba Sutherland Percy Nibbs Philadelphia Havana Nibbs

Enlistment Totals Rise as Regiments Hit Quotas

On August 6 in Washington 442 enlistments were recorded, bringing the total to 10 769. The Twenty sixth Regiment under Colonel Rice reaches 1312 volunteers, exceeding its quota, while the Thirtieth Regiment under Colonel Gardner counts 1905 men, four short of its demand.

Washington Rice Gardner

Change in inspector general duties approved by Alger

Notice from Washington dated Aug 8 states a revision to an army order on inspector-general duties. The second paragraph now omits the phrase directing officers to be under the commanding general of the army, leaving the order approved solely by Secretary of War James G. Alger.

Washington Army Secretary of War Alger

Warship San Pareil Sinks British Vessel East Lothian

Off Torquay England on August 8 the British warship San Pareil sank the full rigged ship East Lothian after maneuvers. One man drowned. The fleet was informed by wireless messages. East Lothian, 188 tons, Capt McParlane, left Mayla February 9 for Nantes arriving July 21.

Torquay Eng Igsard East Lothian McParlane Mayla Nantes France

Accident on St Boston Staging Injures Two

A singular accident occurred yesterday when a man fell from a staging about fifteen feet onto a pedestrian named Glaze on the left side injuring a rib. Glaze was taken to the Emergency Hospital for treatment, while the fallen man received immediate care.

St Boston Glaze Charles Byron Street

Royal House of Stuart Letter Replies and Challenge

Richard Park defends his claims on Royal House of Stuart topics in a Post letter. He dismisses unnamed critics, thanks Mr Rodwaye, and says he will debate Mr Cram with historical argument at any time and place. He names 123 South Street as his contact.

the Post Rodwaye von Cram Black Rose South Street Richard Park

No Trouble With Cuban Soldiers In Santiago

Americans report smooth control over Cuban soldiers in Santiago de Cuba as merchants thrive. Restrictions on drinking curb disorder while a regiment of Cuban Cavalry under American officers is planned as a substitute for part of U S troops.

Santiago DE Cuba United States

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