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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
6
The annual banquet of the college class was held at Incy House. The hall was beautifully decorated with class flags. Mr Francis P Ross was named master of ceremonies while Mr Barrett and Professor Brien were introduced and Mr James Nolly responded in remarks.
Senator Chandler announced the privileges and elections committee will begin its formal inquiry into Montana Senator Clark’s contested seat on Friday January six. About twenty benefitting witnesses for the complaint will testify, with defense rebuttal to follow.
Samuel B. Capen, president of the American Board, urges churches to boost giving. He notes only 1171 of 5620 churches contributed to all six societies, and that funds rely on a minority. He urges a 10 cent weekly pledge and a new catechism for Sunday schools, as the board aims to reduce its year end debt with legacies over $100,000.
Assignee H W Chaplin plans a creditors circular asking whether they want a meeting now. The circular notes complexity across the Squire firms, lacking a practical asset and liability statement. It cites a $2,000,000 Cambridge and Somerville plant value and mentions an advisory creditors' committee including Horatio Curtis and Moorfield Storey.
Sidney A. Paget racing partner of William C. Whitney sails on the Teutonic to England to join Lord Cheshire's regiment and then proceed to the Cape. He hopes for a commission, believes a lieutenant’s post may come, and says he aims to help England win the war in Transvaal.
E C Lowry and Frederick Swift, gentlemen on the Boston and exchanges and the Chi rade, state it is premature to form conclusions about the firm’s condition. The observers emphasize caution in judging current finances.
Boston & Albany stockholders voted overwhelmingly 186,652 to 15,971 in favor of amended lease terms with New York Central. The deal raises the payment to stockholders to 5.5 million, plus 8 percent dividends, using 312 percent New York Central bonds, and shortens the term to 99 years.
Harbor and land commissioners held hearings on modified Mystic River temporary bridge plans during Malden bridge rebuild and Cambridge support for the new West Boston bridge. Mystic plan changes address sewer objections with 19 and 16 foot spans over sewer pipes and a pipeline. Cambridge draws not provided. action postponed.
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