Keene Leads Leather Common Upward in Mining Market
The stock market saw Leather common bid up by James R. Keene amid a broad New York advance. Reports note continued mine development at the Bingham and related ventures, with Utah Consolidated and United States Mining also active.
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Keene
Renee
Thest
Sand Dollars
O.B Weller
F. M. Johnson
Bingham
Johnson
Wein
Utah Consolidated
Utah
Amalgamated Copper
City National Bank of New York
Cloverdale Zinc Company
Capital
Portland
Jersey City
New England Gas and Coke
Rim River
Bay State
Mayflower
Boston Consolidated
Flemington Coal and Coke
Fortuna
British Columbia
Butte
Fish
Columbia
Ig Company
P. A. O'Farrell
Greenwood
Jpoad
Ind
Mother Lode
Houghton
Mich
Boston
Fay
Chynoweth
Elm River
Tri-Mountain
Gwest
Old Colony
Allouez
Osceola Lode
Arcadian
New York
Seston
N. Y
Central Oil Company
Dominion Coal
United States Mining
Chicago & Great Western
Wall Street
A. S
H. I
Pinkham
Miners Association Sets Six Month Ore Prices
The Missouri Kansas Zinc Miners Association declares price levels for all ore grades fixed for six months, marking a win over the Smelter and sustaining high zinc and lead prices. The note includes references to prices and market terms as reported by contemporaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri-Kansas Zinc Miners’ Association
Boston Globe
Gand
Joshua Brown & CO
Bankers
Wall St
State St
Boston
Senator Platt in Washington on exoneration bid
Senator Platt of New York arrives in Washington on business linked to a minor arrest and a shooting case. He hopes to obtain evidence to identify robbers while asserting little is missing from the market, and to clear his name amid the investigation.
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Washington
Platt
New York
Judge Hardy Denies Visitor Rights in Contempt Case
James Gauley of Cambridge appeared before Judge Hardy in Superior Court charged with contempt for allegedly violating an injunction restraining him from visiting his former wife Ellen at her Parker Street home. Gauley argued he contributed much of the funds for the house and described hardship since the divorce. The judge expressed sympathy but upheld the court order, noting it was broader than Gauley’s wishes and prevented him from going to the house.
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James Gauley
Cambridge
Hardy
H . From
Ellen
Parker
Gauley
Boston Boy Killed by Freight Train in Roxbury
Police traced the death of 18 year old Alex Marcella of Roxbury after he was struck by a moving freight train near New London. He had left home to find work with four companions from Boston and had prior troubles including time in reform schools. His body was brought to Boston as authorities seek his parents and next of kin.
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New London
Alex Marcella Street
Macdonal O
Alexander
London
Bosil
New Lexander
Palmer
Roxbury
Young
Concord Reform School
Pierce
New York Senator Defends Lieutenant Copp Over Manila Incident
A New York Senator defended Lieutenant William M. Copp regarding reports that he ordered the gun boat Napidan to fire on a friendly village in Paente, Laguna de Bay, Luzon. The Senator praised Copp as well educated and suited for his role and expressed belief he acted under orders, calling for any investigation to exonerate him.
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William M. Copp
New York
Platt
Copp
Manila
Napidan
Paente
Laguna de Bay
Luzon
Lawton
Burglars Shoot Sheriff in Bourne Ambush
Deputy Sheriff Edward H. Burgess of Monument Beach and watchman Stillman Smalley were shot during an early morning burglary in Bourne Massachusetts. Burgess was wounded in the right side and back while Smalley sustained a throat wound but both men survived. A suspect confrontation ensued near the Bourne market and a fleeing robber fired at Smalley as he pursued on a bicycle. Burgess was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and State Detective Letteny was notified.
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Bourne
Edward H. Burgess
Monument Beach
Stillman
Smalley
Burgard’s Bay
Burgess
Stillman Smalley
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Letteny
Judge Dictates Contempt Proceedings Postponed
Judge Hardy ordered Gauley to seek legal counsel before acting on contempt charges. A lawyer in the courtroom advised no immediate action, suggesting Gauley arrange guidance with George A. Sanderson. The case is adjourned to next Thursday.
Massachusetts Guarantee Company Receivership Sought
In equity court Judge Hardy considered appointing a receiver for the Massachusetts Guarantee Company amid conflicting interests among fee holders. Counsel favored a single receiver. the court ordered the papers filed. Reported assets around 1500 with liabilities near 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Guarantee Company
Superior Court
Hardy
Counse Company
Algo
Bolan Held in $2000 Bail After Robbery Hearing
In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Dewey ordered Michael Bolan held in $2000 for the grand jury after a hearing on a robbery charge. He is alleged to be one of three men who robbed Bernard Deitrichs on Corning Street Wednesday morning, taking his watch.
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Municipal Criminal Court
Dewey
Michael Bolan
Robery
Bernard Deitrichs
Corning Street
Court appoints guardian ad litem in equity case
In Superior Court Judge Hardy appoints J B Parmenter guardian ad litem for William J Conklin amid a dispute involving Orsamus and Henry O Nute over a building at Columbus avenue and Dartmouth street. The case seeks to restrain foreclosure of a 6000 mortgage on the drug store stock and fixtures, with the Nutes seeking a receiver via a cross bill.
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Superior Court
Hardy
J. B. Parmenter
William J. Conklin
R. A. Jordan
Orsamus
Henry O. Nute
Columbus Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Equity
Nutes
Northeast Federation of Women's Clubs Elects Officers
At the Northeast Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention in Norwich officers were chosen. President is Mrs. L C Potter of New Bedford. vice presidents include Mrs. Agnes Adams of Boston and Mrs. T Thomas Fortune of New York. Clara Burr of Norwich and Miss Roberta Dunbar of Providence named vice presidents. General secretary is Mrs. Hannah Smith of Boston with assistant Mrs. Olivia Bush of Providence. treasurer is Mrs. Dora Miller of New York. Next convention set for Providence.
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Norwich
Conn
Northeast Federation of Women's Clubs
L. C. Potter
New Bedford
Agnes Adams
Boston
T. Thomas Fortune
New York
Clara Burr
Roberta Dunbar
Providence
Hannah Smith
Olivia Bush
Dora Miller
Japan to buy tobacco through agents in United States
Minister Buck reports to the State Department that Japan will obtain tobacco supplies from the United States through agents after conferences with Secretary Hay and Virginia lawmakers. The talks aimed to shield tobacco interests from discrimination if Japan forms a government monopoly in tobacco.
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Washington
Buck
State Department
United States
Hay
Virginia
Congress
Japan
Captain Carter Defrauded Government in Harbor Scandal
Captain Oberlin H. Carter of the engineers is described as a jailed figure living in New York City while court martial findings place him under dishonorable dismissal for forging National Treasury warrants tied to Savannah harbor work. Despite a 1.5 million dollar fraud verdict, he remains active at the New York Athletic Club and believes influential allies can overturn his sentence as Attorney General Griggs delays action awaiting his counsel Wayne MacVeagh's return from Europe.
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New York
United States
Army
New York City
Carter
National Treasury
Favannah
Asf
Timle
Bek Iby
Griggs
Europe
Wayne
MacVeagh
Will
New York Athletic Club
Pelea
Epicures
Albort Astoria
Gerard Family Sport House
West Forty-fourth Street
Savarin
Delmonico's
Sarah Harbor
Ente
New
York
York Athletic
Remarkable Boston Infant Weighing Two Pounds Eight Ounces
Martin Lawrence Walsh born June twenty first to Thomas B Walsh and wife in Roslindale weighs two pounds ten ounces now. The incubator support was temporary as summer closed it, leaving parents too poor to provide necessary care and nourishment for the frail child.
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Boston
Martin Lawrence Walsh
Thomas B. Walsh
Bratstreet Avenue
Roslindale
Blossom Street
Thomas Waler
Laundry robbery suspects named in Decatur street case
Yue Tan, owner of a Decatur street laundry, identified Joseph Heyer of Al Dover street and John Harris of 2 Dartmouth street as two of four alleged assailants who robbed him of $36 last Tuesday night. Police say two others watched for officers while the remaining pair carried out the assault.
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Yue Tan
Decatur Street
Harrison Avenue
Joseph Heyer
al Dover Street
John Harris
Dartmouth Street
Miles Seeks Change in Inspector General Control
Washington dispatch notes a conference between Major General Miles and Secretary of War Root lasting over thirty minutes. Miles challenged a recent order placing the inspector general’s bureau under the War Secretary instead of the army commander, a shift he finds unsatisfactory.
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Washington
Miles
Root
Alger
Secretary of War
Profitable Nightmare Shocks New York Cloak Maker
Frank Thorpe of Cincinnati woke in fear during a dream in Room 12 at the Vendome Hotel. He saw his sister in danger and then a burglar creeping to his bedside. Thorpe tackled the intruder, who claimed the name Herrison Minck, and the suspect was taken to a police station.
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New York
Aus
Frank Thorpe
Cincinnati
Thorpe
Herrison Minck
Annapolis Examinations Open for Naval Academy Candidates
About ninety candidates are in Annapolis seeking admission to the naval academy. Eighty seek September exams, the rest aim for May 1900. Report date is September 1 and exams begin September 4 with alternates examined on September 15.
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Annapolis
Faval Academy
International Wood Company organized in Portland Maine
Augusta August 10 The International Wood Company has been organized at Portland to conduct a general manufacturing enterpris e and edit what business In the official notice Sige with Z pala i P. pt ry Mr president and JB Wilts of Monte in The ienetual Patent Promoting Com pos Its of B H. Warren is president and Co treasurer. C. Sevenae the Incorporator.
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Augusta
International Wood Company
Portland
Sige
Horseback Incident Throws Driver in Clinton
In Clinton a horse bolted as a wagon toppled, throwing the driver. Nearby witnesses reported the animal reared and then collapsed, with bystanders summoning aid as the driver sustained minor injuries.
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Clitton
Moxbury Za Wurtig Haren Uron & Oat T Ko
Sailed Without License Sparks Port Case
A deckhand aboard a portside cargo vessel was found sailing without a valid license signaling a regulatory breach. Investigators noted the incident endangered safe operations and prompted formal enforcement action.
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James R. Keene
Diffence
Howard, Crosby & Go
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O & Western
Louis
Webu
Ae &Ohio
Seavsees Neeees
Norfolk & Weatern
Lesi
Southern Railway
Napletan
Boston Stock Exchange
Wisconsin
Brooklyn
Entel
Eeeere Steel Eas
Essoateos
Ohio Junction
Ebeiane En Oisessis
Brooklyn Rap
Ea Ilyee
Union Seeeceternes Evegeree
Estenbarg
Toy
Atlantic
Bonan
Bias Nm & Mont Jr
Colum
N . Gold
Wolverine Asneeske
Wyate Eeevbheene
Dominica Eeve
Federal
Stee Ooneeervee
Chicago
Eaeres
Alexander Macdonald
Bolan
Federation OF Women’s Clubs
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Geyser Mining
Eaette
Colorado
SFA Ewerd
NEW York Stock
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Lexington
Mass
Parker Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Garou
Fairbank
N. K. Fairbank
Lowe
Swell Club
Martin L. Walsh
South End
WEW
Tnam
Gloucester
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