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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1901
Page
6
The Arizona incorporated company develops copper lead gold and silver properties in Taos County New Mexico. It plans a 500 ton daily reduction plant on its Rio Hondo district holdings and seeks public subscriptions for 50 009 shares of capital stock.
Subscriptions received at the Company's office 45 Milk St until February 15 inclusive at ten dollars each. Proceeds fund the erection of the plant. Applications require a check payable to The Rio Hondo Copper Company for 20 percent of such balance, due within twenty days after allotment notice. The company may reject any subscription in whole or in part.
A dense roster lists William Brandreth as president and John A. Mapes as vice president alongside officers and prominent figures. It includes mine managers, hotel proprietors, lawyers, a printer, and executives linked to oil, biscuit, ammonia firms, and an international trust company across New York, Philadelphia, Santa Fe, Minneapolis, and Boston.
The Rio Hondo Copper Company reveals a capitalization of 10 million dollars with 1,000,000 shares at ten dollars par. It describes extensive claims over 2000 acres, including the Fraser Mountain Group with ore promising 29.41 percent copper and overall annual net profits claimed above 870,000 dollars. The firm touts water power and a projected 10 percent annual dividend for the current year, inviting rigid investigation by investors.
The original mine owners, company directors, and their friends pool 5,160,000 in Rio Hondo stock under an untransferable voting trust for five years from October 12 1900, deposited with West End Trust and Safe Deposit Co Philadelphia. They hold the stock as an investment with profits expected from honest operation, not stock speculation.
In a Superior Criminal Court verdict Della McLean received seven years in the Woman's Reformatory and William Drinkall was sentenced to eight to ten years in State prison. McLean collapsed after sentencing and was revived by Deputy Sheriff Michael J. McDonough. Both were taken to their respective institutions that night.
Paterson New Jersey January 28 George J Kerr pleads not guilty to assault as the sole charge and is remanded for sentence. Court records show the defendant entered a non vait plea while awaiting further proceedings in the case.
Father Luke Evers of St. Andrew's Church plans a Sunday 2 50 mass for printers and post office night workers in New York.
The stock market opened tepidly after a strong showing from Saturday bank results with expectations of an active session. Trading swung as a big seller block emerged and the anticipated American Steel and Wire dividend failed to appear, leaving, by day’s end, slight recoveries for most issues amid ongoing turbulence.
Mrs. Wmn P Clough of 9 Harley Ave Boston testifies that January 1896 statements about Dean's Widney Pills curing her backache were true and remain strongly believed. The ads note the pills treat backache and kidney complaints, sold 50 cents a box by all dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents, with Donan's as the advised brand.
Newton faces a serious water supply problem as Water Commissioner Whitney urges immediate construction of an additional section to the city reservoir for emergencies. Recent low surplus levels threaten a complete cut off if mains break or a large fire occurs at night.
The Twiffler Club, thirty employees of the late Norcross Mellen & Co., dined together at the United States Hotel last evening to mark their annual gathering.
Mrs. Julia B. French seeks to overturn the 1900 probate guardian law by appealing to the Legislature. Her attorney, Robert M. Morse, plans a bill to restore independence from guardian Judge B. F. C. Bum pus after discussions with Senators Butler and Innes at the State House.
Chicago preachers Potter and Billhorn spoke at Bromfield Street M E Church during the first anniversary of noon meetings. Rev John Galbraith praised the year’s work, noted diverse audiences and said no conversions were reported while the treasurer showed a deficit of $185.95.
In a West Thirty sixth street flat Mrs Anna Terry widow of Dr C M Terry a famed New England surgeon died yesterday from illuminating gas inhalation. Police call it apparent death by own action.
Legislators statewide received by mail an anonymous circular alleging improper influence and urging action against specific policy figures. The missive accuses unnamed individuals of improper conduct and threatens repercussions if requests are ignored. Authorities noted the circular lacks signatures or verifiable sources.
A circulated memorandum accusing the Boston Police Commissioners of coercion and favoritism provokes strong reactions in the legislature. Representatives condemn the unauthorized document as an outrage while the Police Board seeks a full investigation into its origins and intent.
A petition by Merril and McDonald, Moses Williams and others requests a new thoroughfare from Boylston Street to Warren and Dudley streets, then through Williams and Gardner land to Clyde street and Brookline lands toward the Country Club. The plan envisions a ninety foot wide boulevard with car tracks, two roadways and sidewalks, with compensation for Country Club impacts.
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