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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
8
The document reports Harford Conn life company figures for 1900 with total assets 62 840 022.29 and net assets balance 62 840 022.29 after disbursements. It lists premiums interest and rents 5 086 064 36 2 960 678 97 and total expenditures 8 084 599 97, plus schedule of assets and liabilities and officers' names.
New York reports from R G Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade say Eastern and North Atlantic markets show better activity after stock clearance. Builders hardware and grocery jobbing gain, dry goods improve, cotton goods lag. interior regions see strong general merchandise movement and wool sales at major markets total 8.53 million pounds last week. Mills cut output, some will stop spindles March 1 as prices slip. Iron and steel demand remains steady with brisk contracts and bridge work in progress. Failures in the week: 253 in the U S, 39 in Canada.
The article chronicles Alonzo J. Whiteman, famed forger and conman, arrested in New York and held on $1600 bail for past checks in Boston. It details his history as ex-millionaire, ex mayor, former state senator, and prolific fraudster linked to banks, hotels, and numerous forged instruments across cities from Detroit to Paris.
Alonzo J White and Edward Meyers alias Clark Were Arrested at Waldorf Astoria and arraigned in police court They are held in $1000 bail for examination next Tuesday The police say they are wanted in Boston on charges of embezzlement forgery and obtaining money under false pretences
A Brooklyn barber of forty five credits Ripans Tabules with curing a decade of bilious headaches dizziness and sleepless nights. After a stranger gifted a box the patient took two tabs nightly and slept well, reporting renewed energy and relief. He praises the inventor and notes affordable pricing and availability from druggists.
Governor Crane greeted 1880 citizens in Doric Hall during a one hour reception stretching from Beacon Street steps to the street. General Dalton and a large military display accompanied the event with many officials and dignitaries present.
Washington reports warn that a European tariff counterattack may follow U S high duties. Russia leads retaliation plans as France Germany and Austria consider measures to curb American exports. Kasson urges reciprocity pacts to avert a global commercial crisis threatening mills prices and jobs.
The Russian and American governments remain in cordial contact as negotiations over tariff issues continue. United States Ambassador Teewer asserts the dispute will be resolved by proper authorities and has not damaged overall U S Russian relations.
Brookline filing for preliminary suggestion papers closed with Edward Baker as Town Clerk. Eighteen new candidates filed for municipal offices, mostly incumbents seeking re election. Notable changes include Horace James withdrawing from Selectmen and two new candidates for the Water Board Frank Carroll and Charles H Pearson.
Rear Admiral Sampson remains fatigued rather than gravely ill per Dr Beyer. He is not confined to his home and was seen at the navy yard yesterday afternoon. He has not fully regained strength after recent tropical service near Santiago and his illnesses are viewed as fatigue spells.
James R. Tolbert former McCormick postmaster was wounded in a noon shooting by masked assailants in McCormick Abbeville county. He reported the attack to Governor McSweeney and asked for protection for his family. A bystander Martin was possibly fatally wounded. Governor McSweeney ordered sheriffs to protect Tolbert.
A large group of children posed and danced at the Mechanics' building during Memorial performances. Under Mrs Lilla Wiles Wyman a ballet of youngsters performed rounds and the Washington March as a grand march with each participant receiving an American flag. Read lists name participants in each dance number including In Sunny Italy Spanish Love Making In Merry Sweden In Poppy Land and Ould Ireland Forever with many named girls and boys.
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