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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1899

Page

6

Contempt ruling in Scollans Mulvey trial heads to Monday decision

The Scollans Mulvey trial halted when Judge Bond removed the jury after the Boston Herald headlined Guilt Is Evident. The contempt case against the Herald was heard, with Judge Bond reserving his decision for Monday at 9 30. A new jury panel will be seated for a fresh start.

Scollans-Mulvey Bond Boston Herald Moran Richardson John W. Adams Boston Herald Corporation Herald Mr. Richardson J. R. Mulrey Thomas J. Scollans McLaughlin Adams Melvin O. Adams Manning Scollans- Mulvey Young Tobin Foreman Tobin South Yard The

Dr Agnew’s Ointment Promises Rapid Cure for Piles

Advert reads a medical ointment claiming instant relief after one application and a cure for piles itching bleeding and various skin diseases. Sold by Woodward & Co Bromfield Street Hunt & Co Washington Street and W D Wheel AR Massachusetts Ave.

Agnew Woodward & CO Bromfield St Hunt & CO Washington St

City Officials Salaries Under Fresh Boston Pressure

Citizens in Boston consider petitioning for salary cuts across city officials and workers, debating whether to seek 10 percent reductions this year or 20 percent in 1900. Proponents claim savings could top $1 million annually and hope scrutiny spurs broader expenditure cuts.

Boston

Separate Decree Awarded Mrs Zinsser Alimony and Custody

Mrs Frida Zinsser wins a separation decree against William Zinsser in New York Supreme Court Justice Truax orders $1000 counsel fee and $3000 yearly alimony plus custody of two children. She alleges cruelty and neglect since the birth of their second child though she denies alleged improper intimacy with another woman.

New York Frida Zinsser William Zinsser Truax Supreme Court

Fire destroys Lewis Batting Co. main buildings

The main buildings of the Lewis Batting Company in Walpole were destroyed by fire today, along with machinery and a large stock of cotton batting. Loss is about 15000 dollars, partially insured.

Walpoles Lewis Batting Company Insuran

Outburst of Speculative Interest in Staples

Bradstreet’s reports a surge of speculative interest in staples like cotton and wheat, with large transactions and rising prices. Industrial activity, especially iron and steel, shows price gains driven by consumer demand. spring orders and lumber reports are improving, while coal mining and shipbuilding stay active. Bank clearings hit a record weekly total, signaling broad market speculation.

New York Bradstreet Philadelphia Boston New_York

Dun's View of Trade Sees Wool Weakness and Broad Demand

R G Dun & Co forecasts a wobbling wool market due to speculative pricing last year, with Western banks urging sales. Wool sales to date total 6,403,400 pounds versus 30 million last year, while cotton prices rise and goods demand strengthens. Pig iron and steel contracts surge, rail and bar shipments expand, and wheat and corn exports push higher amid overall robust trade.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Philadelphia Boston Chicago Pittsburg Bessemer and Gray Forge Baltimore & Ohio Canada Atlantic Pacific

John Holmes Dead Brother of Oliver Wendell Holmes

John Holmes aged 87 died at his home 5 Appianway Cambridge after a long illness. Born in 1812 he lived a quiet life near Harvard Yard, cherished by friends and students. He never married, kept scholarly interests, and was noted for wit, music, and a deep link to Cambridge’s historic past.

John Holmes Oliver Wendell Holmes Appianway Cambridge Cambridge Common Harvard Law School Gymnasium Appian Way Cambridge Street Garden Brattle Harvard Yard Mr. Holmes Abiel Holmes New England Harvard W. W. Wellington M. D J. T. Morse William Cushing Noah Webster Charles T. Brooks George Ticknor Curtis James Russell Lowell Estes Howe John Bartlett

Edwin Brown Missing in Groton After Ice/Water Crossing Suspected

Edwin Brown, visiting Groton with his wife and brother, has been missing since last Saturday. He was last seen walking toward a pond where his father in law was cutting ice. it is believed he may have fallen through thin ice. He carried about seven dollars and some fear foul play. Brown, a 6 foot man with dark hair, worked at a Leominster shirt shop and had a troubled mood recently, though friends doubt suicide.

Groton Edwin Brown Leominster Enoch Small Brown Snirt

A Veteran's Story Prompts Catarrh Cure Testimonial

George Lewis of Shamokin Texas reports life-long catarrh relief after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He claims a single box cured him completely and notes the product is sold by Sold & Co in Washington Street and W D Wheeler on Massachusetts Avenue.

George Lewis Shamokin T’a Dr. Agnew Woodward & Co Bromfield St Hunt & CO Washington St W. D. Wheeler Massachusetts Ave

Obituary Notes for Reverend R B Fairbairn and Local Notables

The Rev. R. B. Fairbairn D D LL D warden emeritus of St Stephens College Anndale NY died at his Brooklyn residence yesterday. P T Frain aged 42 labor advocate died suddenly in New York yesterday formerly of Stoneham later Chelsea. Joshua Atwood died Wellfleet Thursday night born December 31 1799 one of Wellfleets top oystermen opened an oyster house in Boston later returned to Wellfleet. A fall dislocated his ankle followed by a paralytic shock hastening death leaving a son aged over 70.

R. B. Fairbairn St. Stephens College Anndale N. Y Brooklyn P. T. Frain New York Frain Stoneham Chelsea Joshua Atwood Wellfleet Virginia Hanover Street Boston

Oratorio at Shawmut Church Enchants with Mors et Vita

The oratorio Mors et Vita by Gounod will be performed at Shawmut Church at Tremont and Brookline streets tomorrow evening. The 30 voice choir is directed by Henry M. Dunham, with services starting at 7 20.

Shawmut Church Tremont and Brookline Streets Henry M. Dunham

Lady Foresters Install Officers at St Rose Hall

The St. Clare Court No 106 Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters held its annual public installation of officers at St. Rose Hall Worcester Street. The event drew a large attendance and included a social reception for members and guests.

St. Clare Court Massachusetts

Catholic Foresters Install New Officers After Meeting

A gathering of Catholic Foresters featured an evening of socializing, a collation, and dancing. Deputy High Chief Ranger Michael Leonard and Marshal John W. Brown installed officers including Alice O Keeffe as chief ranger and Margaret Lennon as vice-chief, with a ten-conductor staff and several key roles filled by members such as Alice M. Donahue and Ellen F. Brown. The Rev. Francis X. Dolan served as chaplain.

Michael Leonard John W. Brown Alice O’keeffe Margaret Lennon Alice M. Donahue Dora L. Connell Annie F. O'Keeffe Ellen F. Brown Mary Callanan Katherine Flynn Inside Sentinel Elizabeth Arsenault Outside Sentinel Francis X. Dolan Ellen F. Colter

English pheasants case heard in Municipal Court

In the Municipal Court Judge Burke heard F. H. Johnson of White and Johnson at 219 Eliot street charged with possessing four English pheasants. The judge fined Johnson eighty dollars under the law penalizing possession of an English pheasant. Johnson appealed and a new case will go to the Superior Court.

Burke F. H. Johnson White & Johnson Eliot Street Johnson

Santa Fe Copper stockholders offered new issue in 1890 plan

All New Mexico properties claimed by Santa Fe Copper Company were acquired by Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company, a New Jersey corporation. Old stockholders may buy new stock at five dollars per share by surrendering five old shares and delivering their stock to Globe National Bank Boston by February 15, 1890, with receipts issued for the new shares to be delivered by March 1, 1899. No fractional shares. Youth Committee secretary Charles Arso le, Jr. 8 Congress Street.

New Mexico Santa Fe Copper Company Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company New Jersey Globe National Bank Boston Charles AR Sole, JR Congress Street

Life and Endowment Policy Payments Advertised

Policyholders receive cash surrender and paid up values on all life and endowment policies. Massachusetts ompai pamphlets, rates, and values by age available from the company's office. BENS. & Coe EAS, President PD. FOSTER, Vice President. or ae F.TRULL, Secretary. 'WM, B. TUNER, Asst. Secry.

Massachusetts Alliention Bens. & Coe Eas PD. Foster Ae F.trull B. Tuner

Irregular Good Buying of Atlantic and Mining News

The market was irregular with a sharp late bear raid amid Aguinaldo rumors. Atlantic mine activity rose as copper prices hovered near high projections, with no winter dividend due to low ore quality. Flint Pere Marquette declares 1 percent preferred stock dividend payable Feb 15. Oregon Short Line and Wheeling & Lake Erie earnings reported, while consolidation talk of New York Central and public notices from Mercantile Trust dominate. Pawnee litigation and London prom extracts discussed, with Cochiti and Bingham mining updates and bond considerations.

London W. K. Vanderbilt New York Central Aguinaldo Mercantile Trust Company Oregon Short Line Railroad Company Union Pacific Railroad Company Mercantile Trust Compe United States Internal Revenue Law New York Stock Exchange Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Company Flint Preferred Atlantic Osceola Wolverine Quincy Mass Consolidated Mining Company Cleveland, Canton & Southern Wheeling Lake Erie Oregon Bingham Santa Fe Victoria Rhode Island Trimountain Wyandotte Erie Telegraph & Telephone Old Dominion Smekers Boston News Bureau Sears F. Aug. Heinge Boston & Montana Mr. Heinge Heinge Boston Bloody Bureau Fortuna Pawnee Copper Company Henchette Dunston Pawnee London Prom Henwood England Keweenaw County Michigan Jaques Pioneer Mining Company O. P. Posey Cochiti Schofield Whicher & Co Chicago, Burlington & Quincy

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Offered in Ad

An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming radical relief in 1 to 3 days. It states the remedy removes the cause and the disease disappears after the first dose, with prices 75 cents and 1.00. Sold by George UV. Goodwin & Co. Hanover street.

George UV. Goodwin & Co Hanover St

Bond Refunding Promises 4.71 Percent Saving to Stockholders

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy refunding will save stockholders about 4.71 percent, implying roughly 12 percent earnings at current rates. Norfolk & Western preferred is viewed as a semi speculative buy around 68 to 69, per Pinkham.

Burlington & Quincy Norfolk & Western Preferred Pinkham

Official daily sales report with highs lows and closing prices

The document presents the official report of sales for January 27 showing the highest and lowest figures of the day, along with the closing prices, and bid and asked prices. It records market activity, reflecting daily fluctuations and investor pricing behavior.

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