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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1899

Page

6

Strong Market Boosts Central Mass Stocks And Calumet & Hecla Dividend

A brisk market opens the week with gains across issues led by Central Massachusetts preferred, expected to cross 100 soon. Calumet & Hecla declares 10 and 30 cent dividends totaling 4 million dollars, while insiders push Rhode Island and Wyoming Copper prospects amid rising New York buying.

Louisville & Nashville Southern Pacific Massachusetts New York Vanderbilt Boston & Maine New England Central Massachusetts Rutland Central Massachusetts Preferred Fortuna Howard San Francisco Rhode Island Assur Cooper Mines Lake Superior State Street Wyoming Copper Company Calumet & Hecla Boston American Copper Company Santa Fe Gold & Copper Company Miners Copper Allouez John Stanton Heaven and Earth Old Dominion

Copper inheritance and Baltic lode spark mining talk

The piece notes an inheritance of copper stock valued at three hundred thousand dollars and a floating debt of $465,000 alongside new leadership and events at Old Dominion. It mentions Trimountain certificates, Hubbard locating the Baltic lode near Section 29, and plans for active development. It cites market quotes and financing activity, plus J. H. Foley recalling early Plutus work in 1853 and optimistic plans to develop Wahalla with railroad transport.

Simpson O. D Hyams Old Dominion Hubbard Sante Fe Bingham Victoria Michigan Trimountain New York J. H. Foley Negaunee Marquette Mining Journal Plutus Wahalla Foley Merryweather Copper Pinkham

New York Stock Market Railroads Official Report

Official report of February 20 details the day’s highest and lowest prices and the closing figures for railroads. Includes bids and asked prices across the sector with emphasis on top performers and notable shifts in the market.

Clean Streets Sun and Wells in City Plight

Editorial notes that Superintendent of Streets Wells faces widespread citizen complaints over dirty avenues. The piece imagines ideal aid from a cooperative sun to clear the streets, acknowledging residents’ frustration with persistent grime and the desire for better municipal efforts.

Mayor Quincy Opens Wells Memorial Institute Lecture

Boston Mayor Quincy spoke at Wells Memorial Hall to open the Wells Memorial Institute course on "The Municipality as an Employer of Labor." He urged public philanthropy, direct city employment, and expansion of summer schools and baths, noting budget limits but optimism for citywide recreation facilities.

Quincy Wells Memorial Institute Wells Memorial Hall Robert Treat Paine Institute Paine Boston America

Merced Mining Stock and Bond Sale Figures

Merced Mining reports total sales bonds 139900 and listed stock 142193 with unlisted shares 484387. Presence of 46 to 49 percent figures and 47144 appear as part numbers or percentages in the filing.

Merced Mining Ol Dome Svat Ies

Fragmented Mining Stock Listings Report

A partial sales report shows numerous mining stocks with fractional figures and quantities such as 50, 100, or 200 shares. Companies include Talpa Mining Crescent Mining National Mining Dunkin Mining Maverick Land Santa Rita Mining Copper King of Arizona and Fortuna Gold with varied values and lots of unreadable text.

Adventure Calumet & Hecla She Osceola Napa Ewe Old Colony Teeter Parrot Pioneer Quincy Hode Island Santa Ysabel Erereee Atalpa Mining Crescent Mining National Mining Dunkin Mining Asa Con & McKay Lasting ScheerescoRae Maverick Land Saachagy A Santa Rita Mining Cecesceecee Copper King of Arizona Wake Boston Water Power Asst Central Mass

Maine Mystery Hits Bradford With Murder in Yard

Bradford residents wake to a grim scene after Edward Ellingwood is found dead in his yard with a head wound. His house is burning, a knife and rifle nearby, and authorities suspect foul play to conceal a murder.

Bradford Maine Bangor Edward Ellingwood

Palmer murder case to be prosecuted by Attorney General

Providence Feb 20 Amos D Palmer is charged with killing his wife Addie Mandelle Nutter of Rochester New Hampshire. Attorney General Tanner returned from Florida to take charge and said the defense would likely argue insanity. He plans a very careful inquiry into jealousy as a possible motive.

Providence Tanner Florida Amos D. Palmer Addie Mandelle Nutter Rochester N. H

Pleas For Life In Trial Of Hagan And Chance

Yesterday opened the final phase of the case against Arthur Hagan and John H. Chance with defense counsel Swasey and Harriman presenting lengthy arguments. Swasey spoke over two hours and a half. Harriman followed for about four hours. The judge adjourned to allow the attorney general to close later, with jurors expected to hear closing remarks after noon. A large crowd filled the corridor while extra seats were placed, including many reserved for women.

Arthur Hagan John H. Chance Mr. Swasey Mr. Harriman Hagan George O'Brien

Yukon Trading Mining and Exploration Co annual report surprised shares

The Yukon Trading Mining and Exploration Co limited releases its annual report showing capital stock issued at 801,503 with a realized profit of 562,628. Dividends totaling 88,606 have been paid leaving a cash balance of 470,522, about 55 percent of outstanding capital stock.

Yukon Trading, Mining and Exploration Co., Limited Yukon

Citizens urge action against city street department failure

In the wake of a storm citizens condemn Superintendent Wells for inaction and wasted time. They cite idle crews, halted dumping, and mud filled crossings as proof of poor leadership. Suburban taxpayers demand clean streets and accountability, noting equal tax burdens.

Bancroft Wells

City street crews slow as blizzard hampers cleanup efforts

A Post reporter finds slow, minimal effort by street cleaning gangs amid snow and slush. A physician warns that dirty, slushy streets foster disease as garbage mixes with meltwater in tenement districts. The city’s public works pace and indifference strain credibility as contractors claim to fulfill public duties.

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My Clothier Installs Modern Cash and Bundle Carrier System

Bernard M. Wolf introduces a new cash and bundle carrier network linking the furnishing goods and shoe departments to the cashier and the bundle counter. The system aims to speed service and improve checkout efficiency for customers.

Bernard M. Wolf My Clothier

Muster out orders for Fifth Massachusetts troops

War Department orders muster out all volunteer troops remaining in the United States. The Fifth Massachusetts, then at Greenville, South Carolina, is included in the action and will return home as part of the demobilization.

Washington, D. C War Department United States Massachusetts Greenville S, C

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