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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1899

Page

6

Trimountain Officers Elected and Copper Stock Rally

A busy trading session opened with light broker attendance and storm delays, then Bell Telephone surged and later sold off, while Trimountain Copper Mining elected H. F. Fay as president and six directors. Developments include Lake copper prices, outside securities movement, and plans to invest a $400,000 treasury into development as the market shows renewed vigor.

Bell Telephone Bell Stockserican Telegraph &Telephone Erie Trimountain Copper Mining Company H. F. Fay W. B. Mosman Stephen R. Dow John C. Watson Edwards. Clark William Howell Reed James Chy Trimountain Treasury Financial Review William B. Dana Company New York J. G.martin State Street Boston London Boston News Bureau West End Land Company Brookline T.and Company Standard Oil Coppers Arcadian Butte & Boston Boston & Montana Santa Fe Copper Company Victoria Richardson, Fill & Co A. B Runner & Bro North American Gold Dredging Company Baltic Mining Company William Streets Mortana Ontonagon Wahalla Plutus Parnell Tamarack Hubbell Ontonagon County James Irwin Merryweather Lake Gogebic Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad Utah Bingham Mohawk Paine, Riley, Hornblower Lawson Bonanza Santa Rita Hearst Chicago Burlington & Quincy St. Paul Rock Island Pinkham

Boston Stock Exchange Gales and Closing Bids Summary

Boston market report lists daily gales with closing bids from Friday and today. Entries include Atchizeun with 48 and 1000 shares, C B&O con bs with 2000 shares, and Estr. 6,000 shares. Values show high low estimates and percent figures. data appears fragmentary and may reflect ticker-like abbreviations.

Atchizeun C, B&o

Port Exports Rise While Imports Fall Amid Shipping Shifts

The port's exports last week valued at 3 236 139 dollars, up from 2 970 011 a year ago, while imports fell to 378 402 dollars. European grain imports surged since July 1, with 156 597 500 bushels of wheat and flour entering this year, versus a higher previous shortfall. Ships faced light burden despite needs, and local vessels reported incidents including the Mary A Hall breaking from anchorage and assistance by tug A W Cheeserton.

Custom House Henry Sutton Greetlands Couillard New York Cuba Haddock Mary A. Hall Jacksonville Bird Island Flats A. W.cheesterton HD Landsman

Santa Fe Copper Stockholders Offered New Venture

Santa Fe Copper Company declares all New Mexico properties sold to Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company of New Jersey with a capital of 2.5 million dollars. Old stockholders may, by February 15, 1909, swap five old shares for one new share at five dollars cash, delivering old stock endorsed to Globe National Bank, Boston. No fractional shares issued. Secretary Charles H. Cole Jr. announces the offer.

New Mexico Santa Fe Copper Company Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company New Jersey Globe National Bank Coston Charles H. Cole, JR Congress Street

WAHNITA COPPER MINING CO Subscription Books Opened

The subscription books for 100000 shares of par $10 stock, offered at $5 per share, will open at the Boston offices 60 State Street at 10 a m on Thursday Feb 16 and close by 2 p m that day. Subscriptions via New York and Boston banks or Boston Stock Exchange members should be presented at 10 a m. By order of the Board of Directors Henry I Whitney Secretary Boston Mass Feb 11 1899.

Wahnita Copper Mining CO Boston State Street New York Boston Stock Exchange Board of Directors Henry I. Whitney Mass

Gas leaks cause two deaths and eleven near misses citywide

A leaky illuminating gas main caused two deaths and eleven narrow escapes. One death occurred at 19 Gray Street South End where residents including Rev Clarence C Lyons and Miss Cecelia McDonald faced gas exposure. A second death followed at Brighton with Miss May Sherman found dead at 6 Parsons Street. At Brookline, George Bray and family narrowly escaped as gas filled a cellar. Police, medical examiners, and doctors treated survivors at city hospitals.

Gray Street South End Brighton Brookline Harriet Bonway Clarence C. Lyons Concord Cecelia McDonald Albert Danforth Danforth Miss May Sherman John J. Hall Parsons Street Miss Sherman George Bray

Fire in Malden home causes roof loss and flood

Malden on February 14 reports a fire at the J. E. McCurdy residence tracing to a defective flue. The blaze burned off the roof and flooded the interior with a total loss of 19 dollars for the house and 300 dollars for furniture, with both items fully insured.

Malden J. E. McCurdy

Trial notes recount girl witness in Russell murder case

In Russell drug store homicide proceedings, a 10 year old girl testifies about a suspect in a dramatic session. The government rests after cross examination of the witness who identifies the jury foreman as resembling the man she saw.

Commonwealth Arthur Hagan John AH Chanel Russell G. R. Swasey Hagan Harriman Swasey South Street Charles H. Russell Chapin Mr. Harriman Harry E. Brown

Police Use Inducement Question in Chance Case

Testimony in the Chance case at Charles Street Jail included a disputed inducement question by Captain Dugan. The judge ruled part of the conversation inadmissible, while Chance’s counsel allowed the rest to be read. Dugan denied asking the questioned prompt, contradicting stenographer Brown’s report, and testified about Chance showing his injured leg. Sergeant ONeil recalled testifying on his Chicago trip and Hagan arrest, aligning with Inspector Shields’s prior statements.

Witnes Chane Captain Dugan Chance Charles Street Mr. Knowlton Bishop Dugan Brown O'Neil Chicago Hagan Shields

Notice Issued Against Worcester Street Prostitute? No, Bradford

Judge Fessenden issues an order of notice returnable Monday directing Cora Bradford alias Cora Crown to appear in Superior Court and show cause why she should not be enjoined from operating at 145 Worcester Street. Petition alleges illegal liquor sales making the premises a common nuisance. G L Kilgore owner of the building served with summons.

Fessenden Superior Court Cora Bradford Cora Crown Worcester Street Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts G. L. Kilgore Wakefield

East Boston and Charlestown Seek Millions in District Improvements

Representatives for East Boston and Charlestown urged the Board of Apportionment to approve multiple projects. They sought 100000 for a new East Boston branch library, 25000 for a Jeffries Point playground, street work on Princeton and Putnam streets, gym renovations, a dam, ferry area lighting, sidewalks, and summer band concerts at Wood Island Park. Various officials supported the library, playground, gym, and Rutherford Avenue widening, with other improvements tied to Ward 3 and Ward 5 playgrounds and Mead Street steps.

East Boston Charlestown Board of Apportionment Jeffries Point Princeton Street Putnam Square Trenton Putnam Streets Alderman Day Bagley W. H. Ainsworth Simpson Battis Rice Donovan Hickey Boston Wood Island Park W. J. Donovan Alderman Presho Rutherford Avenue Chelsea Street Mead Street Ward 5 Toomey Frank 8. Mason

Hayes discharged as trustee and Bowditch named receiver

W A Hayes who was appointed trustee by James Stevenson before his death was yesterday discharged by Judge Hammond. Bowditch was appointed receiver with full authority to sell and dispose of the property under court direction. In the Superior Civil Court Judge Lilley presided as National Construction Company recovered 4877.57 from Travelers Insurance in a suit to recover unjudgment and costs. Manuel Silva convicted in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge Bond of assault on Maury Silva, a 14 year old child, awaiting sentence.

W. A. Hayes James Stevenson Hammond Hayes I Superior Criminal Court Bond Manuel Silva Maury Silva

Cambridge Council Veto Of Licenses And Public Hearing

The Cambridge City Council met in City Hall last evening. The Mayor vetoed the weekly victuallers license granted to Jane J Frakes of 762 Cambridge Street. He argued the conduct conflicts with New England Sunday observance. The matter was tabled. A public hearing was scheduled for next Tuesday on skating at Fresh Pond.

Cambridge Jane J. Frakes Cambridge Street New England

Wolf Tone May Party in South Boston May 4

The Wolf Tone Association of the Clan-na-Gael will hold a May party at Bethesda Hall in South Boston on Thursday evening May 4. The event invites members and friends to join in a social gathering with music and arrangements.

Wolf Tone Wolf Tone Association Clan-na-Gael Bethesda Hall South Boston

President McKinley to Attend Boston Banquet in Stormy Weather

Guests in order seating for Home Market Club banquet are arranged with President McKinley and Cabinet officers to attend. A despatch from McKinley’s secretary reassures arrival despite storm. Seating includes notable figures like Lowell Mallalieu Castle and Long. A committee plans reception by Boston officials and a meeting is set for this afternoon.

Albert Clarke Home Market Club McKinley Washington Francis C. Lowell United States District Court William F. Mallalieu M. E. Church William R. Castle Washington, D. C United States H. A. Thomas Boston Josiah Quincy Navy John D. Long Russell A. Alger Wolcott William B. Plunkett William McKinley Mr. Plunkett the Treasury Gage Smith Interior Bliss Lyman Rollins New Hampshire Massachusetts Murray Crane Strong New York City George A. Marden Sub-Treasury New Zngland Touraine Mechanics’ Building Alger Plunkett Long Walcott Quincy Board of Aldermen Barry, Codman, Colby, Dixey Presho Daniel J. Kiley Joseph F. Hickey Frank S. Atwood George R. Miller Arthur K. Peck Edward L. Logan Samuel Kasanoff Andrew A. Badaracevo P. m Aldermanic Chamber

Davidson Gronin marriage at St Peter's Roxbury

Miss Cecelia Agnes Cronin of Roxbury married Charles Henry Davidson of Boston in a private ceremony at St. Peter's rectory officiated by Rev. Father Ronan. A wedding supper followed at the bride's parents' home, 14 Dean Street, before the couple departed for a brief wedding tour.

Cecelia Agnes Cronin Roxbury Charles Henry Davidson Boston Father Ronan St. Peter's Church Dean Street Eeter

Carey on Legislation at Franklin Schoolhouse

Representative James I. Carey of Havreville will discuss Socialistic Legislation at the old Franklin schoolhouse on Washington street Thursday evening.

James IF. Carey Haverhill Franklin Washington Street

Bail for Palmer in Providence Supreme Court

Providence February 14 bail will be set in the Supreme Court tomorrow for Amos D Palmer the millionaire charged with wife murder Bonds will be furnished in any amount by prominent citizens The bond is very likely to be set at once

Providence R. I Supreme Court Amos D. Palmer Cipacne

Funeral for Brookline's Harrison Gardner Held at Home

The funeral for Harrison Gardner, a prominent Brookline resident, occurred at his Colchester street home in Longwood at noon yesterday. Rev. Reginald H. Howe, D. D., conducted the service and the interment followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

Harrison Gardner Brookline Colchester Street Longwood Reginald H. Howe Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Nature’s cures set by cod liver oil emulsion remedy

Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with hypophosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves, feeds famished tissues, and makes rich blood. Price one dollar. Buckwheat and BOWNE, Chemists, New York.

Scott

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