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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
6
The report notes further market liquidation with selling intensifying across exchanges. Chicago Burlington and Quincy announces a new president stepping into leadership as financial downturns press on.
Mixed trading in New York shows heaviness as investors await details of a steel combination. Major names like General Electric and Minneapolis & St. Louis hold firm, while talks on mining and smelting expansion drive activity. Key notes include Lawrence Manufacturing stock increase proposal and Copper Range interest amid Belt Consolidated Copper plans.
Boston stock report shows mixed activity with high and low quotes listed. Closing prices and bid and asked ranges appear for several securities, though the legibility is limited by OCR errors.
A prospectus offers a rare investment chance in a worming venture to operate copper and gold mines. Details mention easy payments and a contact at 7 Water Street Room 61 percent.
The two masted schooner Clara Jane of Calais Maine bound for Boothbay with coal from New York was driven ashore in a squall off Race Point. Captain Charles of the life saving station boarded the vessel and a tug towed her to Boston.
An advertised health claim promises lively liver pure blood clean skin bright eyes and perfect health from Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Genuine tablets stamped C C C never sold in bulk and available from all druggists for 10 cents.
A vintage health ad claims indigestion can be cured by keeping bowels open and the stomach healthy. It condemns harsh medicines as violent and irritating, promising a rapid, permanent relief and cure from a natural remedy.
This liquid tonic laxative claims to differ from cathartics by avoiding discomfort and building up the body. It purifies the blood cleanses the system and is especially suitable for babies. Available at druggists or via free sample from The Laxanola Co. in New York. Trade supplied by several distributors.
The termination of Hon. John F. Fitzgerald's term as a member of Congress will be marked by a complimentary testimonial. Faneuil Hall is secured for March 12 for a reception and banquet in his honor upon retirement from Congress.
A Boston banquet with about 3850 covers is planned after an event featuring oratory and tributes to Congressman Fitzgerald. Edward J. Flynn chairs the committee, assisted by Representative Borofsky and a forty member group from across Boston. Senators Hoar and Lodge and the Massachusetts delegation may be invited. dinner starts at 6:30 with tickets at 3 dollars. Flynn denies political aims, though some see mayoral implications.
About seventy five members of the Forty second Massachusetts Regiment dined at the Quincy House with G W Fiske presiding. Department Commander S A Barton and other officials attended. The four western counties lawmakers gathered at the Bellevue with Senator Corser presiding and I H Lowen of Wales among guests. The Boys of '61 and '6 dined at the American House with Hon William M Olin presiding and a discourse by Joseph E Shaw on Is there a hell and the duties of the fire marshal.
A Minneapolis jury returns a verdict of manslaughter in the first degree against Frank Hamilton a newspaper reporter for the killing of Leonard R May a young millionaire in the billiard rooms of the West Hotel on November 2 last The trial took place in Minneapolis Minnesota on February 20.
A retired physician praises internal treatment for catarrh and endorses Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe effective tablet form. He cites cures for headaches deafness hay fever asthma and throat and stomach catarrh and notes the tablet’s convenience over inhalers douches salves and powders.
Havana Feb 20 The Cuban constitutional convention faced a secret two day session with no settlement on U S naval bases. A majority favors leaving the issue open until the constitution is signed. Delegates oppose bases at Havana Cienfuegos or Santiago and consider options to place stations on the Isle of Pines or smaller islands.
Austin W. Dalton of Portland Missouri, about 40, arraigned on charges of passing plugged coins. He pleaded not guilty and was held in 1000 bail for the March term. Prosecutors say he passed three plugged coins in a local restaurant within a week or two. Dalton denied malice and claimed innocence if he possessed the coins.
New York February 20 the Board of Police Commissioners dismissed charges against Police Captain Herlihy, ending a dispute over alleged misconduct. The decision brings to a close a high profile case involving the city police leadership.
Martin T. Glynn aged 52 marries Mary Devine aged 20 with family opposition and parish priest disapproval. The couple, described as wealthy South Boston residents, wed at SS Peter and Pauls Church amid scandal and are honeymooning in the Carolinas before returning after winter.
The annual club banquet at 12 Somerset Street drew 100 attendees from BU Liberal Arts. Toaster remarks honored seniors and juniors, with signals to Y M C A, The Beacon, The Coeds, and the debating club, presented by Walter I. Chapman Webster Chandier Herbert F Whartwell Azariah Reimer H Lawton Francis Hemenway Robert A Coan and Joseph Carter.
Thirteen year old Walter S r Adams of 83 Spear Street Melrose saved two people in a perilous incident. Local authorities praised his quick brave action and the community honored him with a citation.
A 97 year old man reports revived vigor after a three week course of Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic and stimulant. Abram Elmer, claimed to be 119, credits Duffy’s for health over twenty five years with no other medicine. The ad boasts government taxation as medicine status and offers bottles for sale with a free medical booklet from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.
Walter Adams was awarded a medal by the Massachusetts Life Saving Association for Inland Waters for a rescue in September. Mayor John Larrabee presented the honor at a Board of Aldermen meeting after a brief review of the incident. Walter, the second son of George Adams, stood proud with his family as he accepted the recognition.
Advertisement urges readers to request a free trial of the Foso treatment for baldness. It cites testimonials, promises hair restoration, cures itching and dandruff, and claims to restore color and thick eyelashes. Readers are told to mail a 2 cent stamp to Altenheim Medina Dispensary in Cincinnati Ohio with name and address.
In Washington the House passed the sundry civil appropriation bill and moved to general deficiency work. Ohio Democrat Lentz charged corruption in Hanna's election, sparking a rebuke from Cannon. The clash centered on deserter payments and alleged mistreatment of Philippines troops, with Strong words from Cannon, Grosvenor, Mahon, and Moody. The session adjourned with an amendment by Sherman on Naval Academy hazing pending.
The trial of Witl Ham T. Stevens a Fall River station agent and Fred K. Parks a Warren Division conductor began in Taunton Superior Court on a charge of defrauding the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad by ticket manipulation. Detectives testified they bought tickets from Stevens then passed them to Parks who allegedly resold un punched tickets sharing the proceeds. Four more witnesses are to testify for the government.
Despatches report a man calling himself John Howard of Boston found in the city with injuries and taken to a hospital. He claimed residence at 2012 Tremont Avenue with a wife and children, but no such street exists in Boston. Later messages say he moved to 18 Washington Street in Chelsea, a city with no such address. Police doubt his identity and note he may be an ex convict in Washington.
In New York on February 20, the trial of Dr Kennedy for Dolly Reynolds murder nears its end. The defense has finished its summing up and tomorrow the prosecution closes, followed by the judge’s charge and a probable verdict. The people’s case is weaker than two years ago, while the defense asserts a strong alibi.
Portland Maine February 20 members of the builders' exchange vote to deny the eight hour day request from building unions. The decision preserves current work hours and avoids a union push for shorter shifts.
Dr Felix Adler of New York addressed a large distinguished audience at the Fogg Museum lecture room in Cambridge last evening. He spoke on The Rise of Monotheism Among the Hebrews.
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