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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
12
A local figure named Harriet received checks while other residents reported receiving affectionate messages. The fragmentary report notes community reactions and contrasts between financial support and personal correspondence.
The New York Journal reports a proposed huge bank formed by a consolidation of National City Bank of New York, Hanover National Bank of New York, and a smaller local concern. It would become central money power mirroring Bank of England and others, with Secretary Lyman J. Gage to head it after leaving the Cabinet. The bank recently bought the Custom House building and plans remodels at $3,000,000 plus a new edifice. Stockholders may decide on capital expansion from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 at an upcoming meeting with loans about $100,000,000 and a peak value near $500 for goodwill and earnings.
Rival claimants to the estate of Elbridge G Allen met in court with Harriet E B Allen of Portland petitioning to be appointed administratrix while Flora F E Allen of Uxbridge challenges the debts and the life policy. Details reveal family tensions and an ongoing probate dispute.
Charlton T. Lewis, president of the New York Prison Association, reports to the War Department about Cuba’s penal institutions. He contends the U S government bears responsibility and urges action to end inhumane conditions and disease spread.
John T. Keating national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians says no invasion plans against Canada. He notes many Irishmen would back ambulance corps or cash for Boers and plans a national meeting to consider an assessment. He warns India would be vulnerable if Irish reach were as easy as Canada.
Charles Fuller, 22, without a home, was arrested last night on larceny charges for stealing $14 and a $27 watch from Andrew Hanson of 2 Auburn Place on December 24.
A large terrace building housing several manufacturers was badly damaged by a fire. Loss exceeds 130000. Montgomery Desr and Box Company suffered about 100000, while Dutcher Manufacturing Company sustained around 20000. The incident occurred tonight.
George O'Brien aged 3 was found dead in his room at 4 yesterday by Mrs Hannah Carey. He had lived at 3 Utica Place for four years and had a history of heavy drinking. authorities believe alcohol poisoning caused his death.
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