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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1900

Page

8

Sugar War Settled As Market Turns Strong On Open

The New York market opened fractionally lower then rallied with London selling. Sugar led gains lifting prices to 71 1 2 near noon and closing near highs as New York Central and Pennsylvania stocks supported the advance. Other items include cash dividends from Tremont Bank and United States Rubber, railroad acquisitions, and ore discoveries in Michigan and Colorado.

New York London New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad Boston Richard H. Higgins, Jr Harvey Fisk & Sons Tremont National Bank Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Saginaw Swift & Co Consolidated Zine and Lead Company United States Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Canada Chicago & Northwestern Rp & Pacific Colorado Delaware & Hudeo Del Lack & Western Denver Rio G Erie Valley Iowa Central Lake Erie Louisville Nashvill Aly Titty Missouri Vacine Mobile Ohio Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific Wes Eeeses Ontario & Western Aye Pennnsylvania St Louis San Prifan St Paul & Ominha Odfic Ee Southern Railway Texas & Pacifi Lely Union Acine Emery Iso Wheeling & L E Wisconsin Central Zoo Steel & Wire Justil Salmir Anaconda Mining Agty Olsay Breookm Rapid Pransit Colorado Fuel & Tren Continental Tobacco Loto ST E Federal Steel General Electric ASOD Rey International National Biscuit Etter Seeeer Pullman Palace Republic Tron & Steel Mal & Tre Vogue Western Union

Cripple Creek Gold Stocks Rally Pushes Value Up

Independence Extension G M L Co stock in Cripple Creek shows gains as precious metals markets rise in COLORADO. The report notes a $10,000,000 increase in value across gold stocks while a property shrinks by $20,000,000 in months. Promotion offers treasury shares at a discount asking readers to invest immediately.

Independence Extension Cripple Creek Colorado Treasury

Boston Stock Exchange Bond Prices Today

At Boston Stock Exchange on Friday, the highest and lowest bond sales were reported with the closing bid and asked prices noted.

Boston Stock Exchange Boston Jan

Sales Reported by Wilson Fay Co. with Various Commodities

A listing from Wilson W. Fay & Co at No 7 State Street records diverse commodity sales with entries for gold copper and turbine motors. The fragment mentions Phenix Copper National Maumee Fortuna Republica Pioneer Gold Copper King of Arizona and Turbine Motor among others with varied quantities and prices.

Wilson W. Fay & Co Joseph Ladue Gold C.ce National Maumee Scresetecas Boston & British Col Gopper Fortuna-Republica Nelimind

Wheat markets ease as London Paris and Chicago turn bearish

Wheat opened quietly near last night’s close with limited foreign demand. Liverpool and Paris slipped several pence, while local traders held wheat for sale. Winter wheat shows little covering after the cold spell. Chicago pits remained bearish with major houses active sellers and few buyers. Primary receipts fell to 501 cars from 745.

Messrs. Howard Crosby & Co Liverpool Tod Paris Anittle Chicago London Antwerp

Melrose man arrested for shoplifting on Washington Street

Inspector Knox yesterday afternoon arrested Tillian I. Reed of 18 Adams Street Melrose for shoplifting in a large Washington Street store.

Knox Tillian I. Reed Adams Street Melrose Washington Street

Textile unions press case against overtime law violations

The Textile Council of Fall River plans to push its case alleging overtime law violations by local corporations. A five secretary committee led by President James Tansey will seek favorable labor legislation and urge a clearer 58 hour law with penalties. The sliding scale committee will report next meeting.

Pall River Textile Council James Tansey Jater

Two Young Runaways Arrested for Arson and Jail Break

Joseph Messer three and Philip Degon fifteen, cousins from Haverhill, ran away with bicycles six weeks ago to become hunters in Adirondack country. They were jailed in Malone for arson and burglary but broke out New Year’s Eve. Joseph was recaptured at Malone Junction while Philip remains at large. Fathers in Boston seek return to Haverhill for bicycle theft charges.

Joseph Philip Messer Malone N. Y New York Haverhill Marsa Joseph Messer Philip Degon Adirondack Malone Junction Philip Antonz Degon Boston

Paroled Felon Otis Returned on Burglary Charge

George E. Otis of Everett, a parolee from Kimbra State Reformatory New York, was brought back to the city from Newport in custody. He is charged with stealing 179 dollars from Carlton A. Gifford who runs the cigar stand at the Chamber of Commerce after Otis was sent to buy stamps on December 6, 1899.

George E. Otis Everett Newport McGarr Otis Carlton A. Gifford Chamber of Commerce Gifford Kimbra State Reformatory of New York

Freeman Somerby Iron Hall leader dies at Baltimore home

Freeman Somerby supreme president of the Iron Hall of Baltimore City dies in Philadelphia at age 66 from pneumonia contracted last Saturday. Born in Boston, he helped organize the Iron Hall which later passed to a receiver and was wound up. He leaves a widow and three children.

Philadelphia Freeman Somerby Iron Hall Baltimore City Somerby Boston

Wonderful California Winter Tour Planned by Raymond and Whitcomb

Boston travelers can join a deluxe midwinter tour leaving February 8 by Southern route through New Orleans and San Antonio to El Paso with time to visit Juarez. Return visits Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Denver and Manitou. Guided with experienced conductors and travel in enclosed Pullman or Wagner cars for $350.

California Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb Boston New Orleans San Antonio Wagner Washington Street School Street Loxton

Aldrich Speaks as Senate Opens Debate on Gold Standard Bill

In a manuscript speech Senator Aldrich opened the Senate discussion of a financial bill. The measure upholds gold as the U S monetary standard and sets a gold dollar unit with a 150 million dollar gold reserve and bond sales to replenish it. The Treasury may convert debt to 2 percent bonds as needed.

Washington Aldrich Senate House United States Secretary of the Treasury Rhode Island Beveridge

Roberts and polygamy debate stirs Roberts hearing

In Washington on January 4 the Roberts case hearing touched polygamy when Senator Rawlins of Utah corrected a detail about testimony before a congressional committee. Chairman Lawler questioned whether polygamy would end with Mormon church rulings, while Mrs Rawlins said sporadic violations might occur but the practice would gradually cease.

Washington Roberts Senator Rawlins Utah Schroeder Rawlins Congressional Lawler Ulah Sr. Rawlins Congress Tavier

Hoar Defends Governor's Right to Fill Senate Vacancies

Senator Hoar addressed the Quay case in the Senate, arguing the governor has the right to appoint a replacement when a vacancy occurs. He cited past work and speeches supporting gubernatorial appointment power and warned against voting to deny a seat to a Pennsylvanian candidate. He described the Senate as the judge of elections and rejected attempts to misrepresent the process.

Washington Senator Hoar Senate Quay Massachusetts Afr Hoar Pennsylvania

Boston & Maine Considering Fitchburg Lease

The Boston & Maine may lease the Fitchburg with terms unsettled. Presidents Codman and Tuttie favor leasing while Fitchburg directors push a 66 percent dividend basis. Officials expect a 5 percent guaranteed stockholder dividend if a lease is approved. An executive committee meeting occurred Wednesday to discuss action.

Boston & Maine Fitchburg Codman Tuttle Tuttie Boston & Main The

Mystery suit filed for 100000 damages in Chicago

In Chicago on January 4 a suit for 100000 damages is filed in the United States Circuit Court. William Coakley appears as defendant against U S Attorney General John W. Griggs and others including District U S Attorney John C Black and United States Commissioner W E Humphrey. Coakley, once Western agent for the Pittsburgh railroad, is not in Chicago and his lawyers decline comment.

Chicago United States Circuit Court Wiliam Coakley United States John W. Griggs John C Black W. KE. Humphrey Conakley Iitehburg Railroad

Raster Printers Meet in Gaston for Mutual Protection

A small group of master printers met last night in Tremont Temple basement to discuss organizing for mutual protection. Temporary chair I J Sweeney opened, Harrington was chosen chair, no officers or actions taken, a committee was appointed to work up the plan. The meeting was called by Louis F. Kreenan, with attendees from Spring Line Press and Washington Press among others.

Gaston Tremont Temple I. J. Sweenan Bb. Harrington Wis Wen of Combination Louis EF. Kreenan Washington Street A. FE. Mitchell Spring Line Press I. H. Feinberg Hanover Street D. IF. O'Connor Washington Press Essex Street Murpose: & Co

Revere’s Schoolhouse Build Blocked by Court Ruling

The Supreme Judicial Court denied a motion to modify an injunction on Revere’s ten room schoolhouse project. Justice Knowlton ruled the town voted only for a schoolhouse at 45000 dollars and could not obligate itself beyond the debt limit, limiting the foundation work.

Revere Supreme Judicial Court Knowlton Cotinsel

Socialist Labor party calls meeting in Boston January

Worcester January 4 The Massachusetts State committee of the Socialist Labor party issues a call to state committeemen elected to assemble for organization at Homestead Hall 724 Washington Street Boston January 8 This is the first formation of their committee since recent election results and polling totals are noted as a turning point.

Worcester Massachutesetts Socialist Labor Party Homestead Wall Washington Street Boston

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