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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1900

Page

8

Market rally in sugar buoys wide price list

New York opened steady and rose, led by Sugar which climbed from 1901-2 to 1348-4 and closed at 1333-4, with 690000 shares traded including 80000 Sugar. Refinery stocks and Arbuckle rose on a rumored 112 percent quarterly dividend. debate over a mass steel consolidation and a sharp rise in American Woollen Company stock dominated the day.

New York Arbuckle Thut American Steel and Wire Arena Company Gates Rutland Rairoad Company Rutland Railroad Bennington & Rutland Railway Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railway Dominion Coal Company Hocking Valley Railway Company American Woollen Company Boston Stock Exchange New Jersey Frederick Ayer William M. Wood Oseph T. Shaw James Phillips, Jr Francis W. Kittredge Frank Jones Samuel P. Colt Edward P. Chapin Edwin C. Swift Charles R. Flint J. Clifford Woodhull The Theoston Stock Exchange New York Exchange Boston Gall Loans Old Dominion Boston & Montana P. O. Square Isle Royale Butte & Boston British Columbia Atlantic Mass Consolidated Mass Iake Superior Keweenaw Bay Comany Biel NS Ae Amarack Mack Ae Simpire Copper Cochit Gold Mining Taree City Trinity Lawson Icke Andard Oil Sana Amalgamated O. D Pinkham

Boston Stock Sales Peak in Early December Trade

In Boston on December 8 the market provided a glimpse of strength as the highest bids and seeks moved with notable activity. Traders reported brisk turnover across sectors with bankers noting solid demand from institutional buyers and persistent interest from private investors.

Aldermen reject plan to move garbage plant to Long Island

The Franklin Square Board of Aldermen defeated a proposal to shift the Cow Pas ture garbage plant to Long Island amid debate over nuisance status and a $200,000 loan for removal. Reconsideration is set for the next meeting as committees probe eight hour law violations at Austin Farm and Franklin Institute site questions.

Long Island Board of Aldermen Ard Committee of Public Improvement Norris Lant Tong Long Rainsford Islands Supreme Court Codman Gar’ Company Adams Doyle Gerry M. J. O’brien Bowen Dixon Norton P. O'Brien Tinkham Jordan Norris and Austin Farm Central Labor Union Franklin Square Franklin Institute O’brien Franklin Fund

Charles H Grimes Arrested for Larceny in Dorchester

Police inspectors seized Charles H Grimes of Charlestown on larceny charges. A former employee of Eldridge and Peabody furniture dealers at 116 Tremont Street, he allegedly collected funds in Dorchester and failed to remit them to his employers.

Charles H. Grimes Charlestown Grimes Eldridge & Peabody Tremont Street Dorchester

Trolley Line Dream Linked to Washington Connection

Boston Street Railway Syndicate gains control of Washington Traction Company through Stone & Webster. A. Stone travels to London and E S Webster heads to New York to push interurban link from Boston to Washington. Managers say consolidation completed, future plans uncertain but line between cities remains a near-term possibility.

Boston Washington Washington Traction Company Boston Street Railway Syndicate Stone & Webster A. Stone London E.S. Webster New York Washington Traction Companies Robb Stone & Webster Company Here

Temperance Women Meet at Lafayette Theatre

Washington December 3 The national convention of the W C T U was called to order this morning at the Lafayette Theatre President Mrs Lillian Stevens delivered her annual address Nearly fifty delegates were assembled Committees on credentials courtesies and publications were appointed A cablegram was sent to Lady Henry Somerset president of the Worlds W C T U expressing the love and loyalty of her American constituency

Washington Lafayette Theatre Lillian Stevens Enry Somerset

Farmer Statesman Returns to Brighton Farm in Farewell

In a nostalgic verse style the aging public figure hints he will leave City Hall and public campaigns to return to his Brighton farm. He recalls cattle, "cow" and "bulls" metaphors, praises past work aiding Josiah's mayoral bid, and ends with an advertisement for Dean's Ointment at 50 cents.

Presidential Message Highlights Philippine and Cuba Governance

President McKinley outlines military needs for Cuba and the Philippines, calls for authority to raise about 60,000 troops with native Filipino units, and notes extended postal service and navy expansion. He details Cuba and Porto Rico conditions, and urges Alaska school expansion.

Cuba Porto Rico Philippine Islands Philippines Taft Commission

Census results show Hawaii population at 154001

Hawaii's population totals 154001, up from 1896's 109020, marking a 41.2 percent rise. The census notes progress in education, agriculture, and railroads, and urges Congress to consider secretary of the interior recommendations. The director cites insufficient trained statistical staff and proposes retaining experts to aid organization and field and office work for the twelfth census.

Hawaii Congress Yeece Bureau

McKinley outlines agricultural progress and centennial events

In a December 2 1900 address from the Executive Mansion President William McKinley highlights Department of Agriculture efforts over the past year including seed variety expansion and meteorological work. He urges Congress to improve public records facilities and supports prudent government spending while noting plans for the District of Columbia centennial celebration on December 12 1990.

Department of Agriculture Congress District of Columbia William M'Kinley

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted As Cure All Forms Of Catarrh

An advertised cure claims to treat catarrh of the nose throat bronchial tubes and stomach by cleansing the blood and mucous membranes. The tablet remedy is sold by druggists for 50 cents and is praised as convenient and effective where sprays and powders fail.

Stuart

North End Sanitation Debate Highlights Filth and Enforcement

At a Twentieth Century Club meeting Samuel H Hubbard defended the North End against universal blame for dirt and disease. Sanitary expert Hartwell described foul streets, air pollution, and a high death rate, while Sedgwick urged asphalt paving and public education. Hubbard challenged death-rate claims and urged strict enforcement of existing laws, with a follow up meeting planned in a month to publish cost estimates and progress reports.

Willliam T. Sedgwick Boston University E. M. Hartwell Rollin Lynde Hart North End Samuel H. Hubbard North End Union Civic Department of the Twentieth Century Club Asdburton Place Mr. Hartwell Street Department Stephen Crane Sedgwick Hartwell Bostes P Lic Hubbard

Free Delivery Extends to Entire Dedham District

Free delivery system to be extended to cover all Dedham territory. East Dedham Oakdale Ashcroft and Endicott will gain advantages now held by Dedham Centre. The districts being numbered as the candidates pose in the area with the new plan.

Dedham Oakdale Ashcroft Endicott

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